Amplifying Muslim American voices in Congress - Hill Happenings

May 7, 2021

5/7/2021

Hill Happenings

Congress remains in recess while holding committee hearings until next week
President Biden signs the revised refugee admissions goal of 62,500 for fiscal year 2021
House Elections Subcommittee held a hearing on the impact of voter list purges on ballot access
Police reform legislation may see bipartisan support in Congress
Senate considers reconciliation for immigration reform

April 30, 2021

5/3/2021

Hill Happenings

President Biden delivers his first address to a joint session in Congress
Congress uses the Congressional Review Act to reverse Trump-era environmental policy on methane emissions
The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on the crisis of unaccompanied children at the U.S.- Mexico border
The Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on creating a fair tax system
The Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act (S. 914), a unanimous win for disadvantaged communities

April 19, 2021

4/21/2021

Hill Happenings

House Launches Commission to Develop Reparations Proposal, Long-Awaited for by African Americans
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (S.937) Reaches the Senate Floor
Rep. Omar (MN-5) Critical of the Biden Administration’s Potential Reduction of Previously Promised Refugee Admissions
Senate Budget Committee Holds a Hearing on the Cost of Inaction on Climate Change
Senate Majority Leader Schumer (NY) Calls for $50K Student Debt Elimination

April 9, 2021

4/21/2021

Hill Happenings

Congress to return from recess on April 13th, 2021
New Census data suggests Congressional delay in distribution of stimulus payments has contributed to racial inequality
The For the People Act (S.1) will be one of the Senate’s first orders of business upon Congressional reconvention
Senator Pat Toomey (PA) remains adamant to reach bipartisan agreement on long-term gun measures
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (VT) concerned about proposed $12.3 billion increase in defense spending

April 2, 2021

4/21/2021

Hill Happenings

Congress scheduled to recess until April 13, 2021
President Biden plans to work with Congress to implement the American Jobs Plan while addressing racial inequality
House Subcommittee on Election Administration holds hearing on free and fair voting access
American Rescue Plan has gone into effect nationwide
Sen. Warren’s (MA) tax policy proposal on millionaires excluded from the Build Back Better Initiative

March 26, 2021

3/26/2021

Hill Happenings

American Rescue Plan makes the most significant one-time investment in K-12 education in American history
House may soon consider the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (H.R. 1177), among other immigration reform bills
Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) urges for diversity and inclusion in the foreign policy workforce
House Appropriations holds a hearing on equitable transportation and housing
Senate confirms Katherine Tai as the first Asian American U.S. Trade Representative

March 19, 2021

3/19/2021

Hill Happenings

The Dream & Promise Act provides a pathway to citizenship for nearly 4.5 million people in America
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans
Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-1) Sworn in as First Native American to be sworn in as a Cabinet Secretary
The House Passes H.R. 1620 the Violence Against Women Act Following 2 Years of Expiration
The Super PAC known as the Congressional Leadership Fund may be able to endorse and contribute directly to members of Congress

March 5, 2021

3/4/2021

Hill Happenings

Congressional Black Caucus Reveals their '100 Day Plan'
For the People Act (H.R.1) Set for a House Vote Next Week
Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) Calls for COVID-19 Language Access Act
Rep. Velázquez (D-NY) Introduces the “Building COVID–19 Vaccine Confidence Act
House of Representatives Considers H.R. 1319 the “American Rescue Plan” Act for COVID-19 Relief

February 26, 2021

2/26/2021

Hill Happenings

Congressional Black Caucus Reveals their '100 Day Plan'
For the People Act (H.R.1) Set for a House Vote Next Week
Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) Calls for COVID-19 Language Access Act
Rep. Velázquez (D-NY) Introduces the “Building COVID–19 Vaccine Confidence Act
House of Representatives Considers H.R. 1319 the “American Rescue Plan” Act for COVID-19 Relief

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

2/24/2021

House Committee Hearing Considers H.R. 40 “Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice in America"
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Plans to Hold a Hearing on Electric Grid Reliability Following The Devastating Texas Snow Storm
House Financial Services Committee Met Thursday to Question Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev for Unfair Market Practices
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Expected to Reach Rules Committee Next Week
House Reconciliation Bill Includes Multiple Education and Labor Advances in Policy including Opening Schools and Providing Childcare Support