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WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Republican lawmaker in the House of Representatives introduced legislation on Thursday to make federal resources for fighting illegal immigration available to local authorities — even as Democrats unveiled their own language that would restrict partnerships between the two.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chinese students and researchers could be among those barred from U.S. labs working on sensitive national security topics under a new bill to be introduced later on Thursday.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A House Republican is moving to crack down on states where he says judges are able to release repeat, violent offenders with little transparency or explanation.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), a member of the For Country Caucus, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the House voting on a Senate-backed funding bill that would reopen the government after the longest shutdown in American history. Plus, he discuss his legislation that would increase domestic drone production.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require all commercial truck drivers in the United States to pass a standardized English proficiency test before receiving a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is spearheading an effort to make English proficiency an enforceable prerequisite for commercial drivers in the wake of fatal crashes caused by illegal immigrants who skirted language requirements.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum chats with Congressman Pat Harrigan.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The government shutdown has entered its fifth day as negotiations over healthcare and other issues are underway. Rep. Pat Harrigan tells “NewsNation Live” Republicans want Democrats to pass a “clean continuing resolution.” “Let’s have these policy negotiations when the government is open, not when it’s closed,” he says.