In the House, members such as Jim Jordan (R-OH), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Thomas Massie (R-KY) were awarded the Award for Conservative Excellence.
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) and Republican committee members introduced the Border Reinforcement Acts of 2023, a bill Republicans spent two years reviewing.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas defended luxury trips funded by a Republican donor, stating he sought guidance and was advised that such "personal hospitality" was not reportable under federal rules.
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act targets smart appliances that can record conversations and track people, and aims to safeguard the privacy and security of American homes.