More on Congressional Issues
Jan 17, 2013
Rokita, other Hoosier lawmakers not impressed with president's gun proposals
Most Indiana lawmakers Wednesday criticized the president’s proposals to prevent mass shootings and reduce gun violence. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, called the plan a “radical overreach by a power-hungry executive branch.”
Jan 17, 2013
President calls for stricter gun control
President Barack Obama gave a speech today calling for background checks on all gun sales, whether in stores or at auctions and conventions, as part of efforts to prevent gun violence.
Jan 17, 2013
Howey Politics Indiana - Rokita sees ‘morality’ in fiscal dilemma
When U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita talks about “morality” as it pertains to his job, it isn’t about gay marriage or some of the other social issues that tend to define the term.
Jan 16, 2013
Release - Rokita: Obama Gun Control Proposals are “Radical Overreach”
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today released the following statement in response to the gun control agenda announced by the Obama administration:
Jan 3, 2013
Release - Rokita Takes Oath of Office for Second House Term
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today took the oath of office for his second term representing Indiana’s Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the 113th Congress, which begins today, Rokita will serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, part of the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
Dec 28, 2012
Rokita has 'an open mind' about fiscal cliff legislation; he preferred abandoned plan
In some ways, U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita wishes the House of Representatives hadn’t adjourned for Christmas. He said he and a few other House Republicans wanted to stay in Washington, D.C., and work out a compromise to avoid automatic across-the-board tax increases and government spending cuts.
Dec 17, 2012
Release: Tim Scott is an Outstanding Choice as South Carolina’s Next Senator
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita issued the following statement after Gov. Nikki Haley announced her appointment of U.S. Rep. Tim Scott to serve as the next U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
Dec 4, 2012
‘Fiscal cliff’ ahead: Indiana’s members of Congress hopeful agreement will be made
Between partisan bickering and political posturing, it is doubtful Democrats and Republicans will reach a quick agreement to head off the “fiscal cliff” year-end tax increases and spending cuts that could hit millions of middle class taxpayers. Yet some U.S. representatives and senators from Indiana in the 112th Congress say an agreement will be reached by year’s end.
Sep 12, 2012
Rokita, Miller Introduce Voter Registration Integrity Act
U.S. Reps. Todd Rokita (IN-04) and Candice Miller (MI-10) today introduced the Voter Registration Integrity Act to direct states to implement a voter registration check and verification when individuals move.
Aug 25, 2012
Rokita: Purdue Alumnus Neil Armstrong was an American Legend, Hero to Fellow Aviators
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today issued the following statement on the death of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
