The Big Idea

The Big Idea April 16, 2021

Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Big Idea: Create permanent monthly child allowance payments to parents

The Big Idea is a series that asks top lawmakers and figures to discuss their moonshot — what’s the one proposal, if politics and polls and even price tag were not an issue, they’d implement to change the country for the better?  

The Big Idea March 12, 2021

Rep. Andrew Clyde's Big Idea: Restore Second Amendment and eliminate all taxes on firearms

Georgia GOP Rep. Andrew Clyde brings to Congress a deep understanding of federal firearms laws, as a licensed gun store owner for the last 30 years. 

The Big Idea March 10, 2021

Tom Cotton's Big Idea: Raise the minimum wage while keeping American jobs

Sen. Tom Cotton introduced a bill last month that would do something Republicans have been resisting for years -- raise the minimum wage. 

Virginia March 5, 2021

Kirk Cox's 'Big Idea': Former teacher says states must combat coronavirus learning loss

A major component of Kirk Cox's campaign is his plan to not only reopen schools but also combat learning loss.

The Big Idea February 26, 2021

Sen. Marsha Blackburn's Big Idea: Review US-China sister city partnerships to protect against malign influence

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn will roll out legislation to require oversight of sister city partnerships between U.S. and Chinese communities to determine whether they leave American communities vulnerable to “foreign espionage and ideological coercion.”

The Big Idea January 29, 2021

Sen. Jim Inhofe's Big Idea: 'Make China play by the same rules as everyone else'

Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe this week rolled out legislation that would make China "play by the same rules as everyone else," and would protect the United States from intellectual property theft.

The Big Idea January 15, 2021

Former Biden adviser Moe Vela's Big Idea: Republicans 'need to feel heard' by new administration

Moe Vela, who is the former director of management and senior advisor to then-Vice President Biden, told Fox News that among other things, moderate Republicans with whom Biden shares values will "need to feel heard" by the new administration. 

The Big Idea January 8, 2021

Rep. Warren Davidson's Big Idea: Keep the Hyde Amendment and prevent taxpayer money from funding abortion

With narrow margins in both the House and the Senate, and President-elect Biden set to take office on Jan. 20, Democrats in Congress are setting their sights on the Hyde Amendment, a federal ban on taxpayer money directly financing abortion. 

The Big Idea December 11, 2020

Rep. Fleischmann's Big Idea: How the US can stay ahead of China on nuclear energy

The U.S. must invest in its "nuclear renaissance" to stay ahead of global competitors like China, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., told Fox News.

The Big Idea November 20, 2020

Ken Buck's Big Idea: Protect American political system by toughening federal penalties against rioters

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has been vocal this year against riots and politically-motivated violence and looting as the country has weathered unrest related to racism, police violence and the presidential election.