Government will be out of money on October 18, Secretary Yellen says. As a potential shutdown approaches, a procedural vote to advance Senate consideration of a continuing resolution…
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National Defense Authorization Act Passes House
Includes formation of UFO study office and the registration of women for Selective Service. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)…
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House Bill Seeks to Ban State Abortion Restrictions
Legislation would undo Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas law. A bill was passed in the House of Representatives on Friday by a 218-211 vote that would prohibit many…
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House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Federal funding will otherwise cease at the end of September. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to avoid a government shutdown at the end of this month,…
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Budget Reconciliation Cannot Include Immigration Reform
Alternatives must be proposed after Senate Parliamentarian determination. On Sunday, Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate’s Parliamentarian determined that the Senate majority would not be able to pass any immigration…
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Senators Introduce Election Reform Bill
The legislation would enact major reforms to America’s voting system. On Tuesday, a group of senators led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota introduced new election reform legislation…
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Senate Returns from Summer Recess
Majority party members seek to pass $3.5 trillion spending bill. Senators returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, marking the end of its month-long summer recess and the restart…
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House Committee to Debate $3.5 Trillion Budget
Work sessions are scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Representative Richard Neal of Massachusetts, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said they will attempt to advance the…
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Bill to Award Slain Soldiers Congressional Medals
Senator Steve Daines proposes to honor Afghanistan bombing victims. On Friday, Senator Steve Daines of Montana announced that he will introduce a bill proposing that the 13 American…
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Speaker Pelosi Intends to Codify Roe v. Wade
The measure could face an uphill battle. After the Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision Wednesday rejecting a challenge to a Texas law that prohibits the abortion of…
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