Amplifying Muslim American voices in Congress - Hill Happenings

July 10, 2020

7/10/2020

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House Subcommittee Advances Spending Bill
House Democrats 2021 Appropriations Bill includes funding for Election Security
House Democratic Caucus Approves Diversity Rule
2021 Appropriations Bill to Remove Confederate Statues from Capitol
The Senate On Recess

July 3, 2020

7/3/2020

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Democratic Congressional Leaders Call for Immediate COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Congress Passed Extension of PPP Deadline
Bill Introduced to Extend Unemployment Benefits
Bill to Support Homeowners, Renters Struggling Amid Pandemic
Democratic Senators Call to Protect Americans’ Right to Vote

June 26, 2020

6/26/2020

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House Passes Police Reform Bill
Senate Democrats Blocked GOP Police Reform Bill
Website Created to Engage Americans on Policing Reform Legislation
Bill to Fund Green Infrastructure Plan
Coronavirus Task Force Members Testified on Federal Response to Pandemic

June 19, 2020

6/19/2020

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House Committee Advances Police Reform Bill
Senate GOP Introduced Police Reform Bill
House Amendments for Stronger Provisions in Police Reform Bill
Rep. Pocan Announced RALLIES Act
Bill Introduced to Expand Diversity in Military, Support HBCUs

June 12, 2020

6/12/2020

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House Introduced the Justice in Policing Act
House Speaker Called for Removal of Confederate Statues from the Capitol Speaker
Resolution Introduced Condemning Acts of Violence Against the Press
Bill Introduced to Demilitarize Police
House Democrats Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests

June 5, 2020

6/5/2020

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Senate Resolution to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement
Framework for Police Reform Legislation
House Judiciary to Hold Police Brutality Hearing
Bill to Create Commission Addressing Legacy of Slavery
Lawmakers to End Police Access to Military-Style Gear

May 29, 2020

5/29/2020

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House Delayed Vote on FISA bill
Senate on Recess
House Held First Proxy Vote
Bill Introduced to Protect Food Supply
Committee Held Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

May 22, 2020

5/21/2020

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HEROES Act Stalled in the Senate
House Speaker Authorized Remote Voting
Lawmakers Pressed Administration to Protect Workers
House to Vote on Small-Business Loan Program Fixes
Lawmakers Urged Congress to Protect Farmworkers in Next Relief Bill

May 15, 2020

5/15/2020

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House to Vote on HEROES Act
Bill Introduced to Allow Remote Voting
COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Low-Income Utility Aid
Senate Committee Held Hearing on COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Relief Package Includes State, Local Funding

May 8, 2020

5/8/2020

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Congressional Democratic Leaders will Unveil Another COVID-19 Relief Package,
Bill Senate Rules Chairman Called for Rapid COVID-19 Testing for Congress
Introduced for Forgiving Student Loans for Frontline Health Workers
House Democrats Push for Funding for Postal Service
Bill Introduced to Allow States Flexibility in Using COVID-19 Aid Funds