Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer lays out ambitious spring, early summer agenda
[jwp-video n=”1″] Schumer’s “Dear Colleague” was just one of three communication tools he used Thursday to talk about the upcoming legislative agenda.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Senators turn to Democrats’ overhaul of elections and ethics
The bill would reshape how congressional candidates may fund their campaigns by instituting an optional public financing system that would match $6 in government money for every $1 raised in small
Congress · 117th Congress
As deadline nears, Senate Democrats pick up GOP support to extend PPP
[jwp-video n=”1″] The PPP program issued 7.5 million loans totaling $687 billion to small businesses during the last year, according to SBA data.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats pushing to weaken the filibuster say it enables racism
Foremost among those is HR 1, the elections, campaign finance and ethics bill that is subject to the 60-vote threshold, along with measures to overhaul police practices, expand background checks for gun
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 19, 2021
Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during the news conference outside the Capitol to announce the introduction of S 1, the “For the People” Act, on Wednesday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden support for ‘talking’ filibuster adds to debate among Senate Democrats
The bill will be designated as S 1 to highlight its importance; the House-passed companion is HR 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
Guzman receives Senate confirmation to lead SBA
“The Small Business Administration has overseen two pandemic-related programs that will dole out more than $1 trillion to our nation’s small businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions,” Senate
Policy · 117th Congress
Yes, the pandemic crushed carbon emissions. Now they’re back
accomplishment is pretty remarkable,” said Ethan Zindler, head of Americas at BloombergNEF, of emissions cuts and renewables growth, adding that lowering emissions from the transportation sector, the No. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats set the bar high for COVID-19 relief law’s success
Bush stood on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003, beneath a banner proclaiming as much about the war in Iraq.
Congress · 117th Congress
Top Democratic tax writers differ on clean energy breaks
The transportation credit would apply to fuel sources averaging at least 25 percent cleaner than other fuels and scale up to $1 per gallon for zero-emission fuels and eliminate the per-manufacturer
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats want fast repeal of 2002 Iraq War authorization
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Todd Young, R-Ind., have a similar measure that would repeal both the 2002 AUMF as well as the 1991 military authorization for the Gulf War.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 12, 2021
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Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer, Gillibrand join House Democrats from New York in urging Cuomo to resign
Kathleen Rice was the first congressional Democrat to call on Cuomo to step down, tweeting, “The time has come,” on March 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer puts gun control on Senate agenda
Lawmakers provided $1 billion over 10 years in federal grant funding for school design and teacher training to bolster student safety — the only federal law to address mass shootings at schools.
Congress · 117th Congress
Variety of last-minute changes made to Senate aid package
In addition, the final amendment would create a $1 billion annual program, championed by Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., for communities and tribal governments that have historically been
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate passes massive COVID-19 relief bill, sending changes back to House
veterans time to adjust to the new policy and allow for potential further bipartisan legislation, the Moran-Carper amendment would postpone the change to allow for a rulemaking process to begin Oct. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
Dueling unemployment proposals delay Senate votes on aid bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday morning he believes just 9 percent of the package addresses “the fight against the virus itself” and only 1 percent is geared toward vaccine research
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Democrats ready to field House-passed bills but expect obstacles
The bills the House is considering over a four-week stretch that started last week include a massive overhaul of campaign finance, voting and ethics laws dubbed HR 1; policing accountability, gun
Congress · 117th Congress
Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms in wake of Capitol attack
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Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping climate bill aims for zero carbon emissions by 2050
While China emits the most greenhouse gases of any nation now, the U.S. remains the No. 1 historical emitter.