Blog Posts - Amplifying Muslim American voices in Congress

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

February 12, 2021

2/24/2021

Hill Happenings

Senate moves forth with bipartisan support, agreeing that former President Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial is constitutional
Lawmakers push for an increased minimum wage in President Biden’s stimulus package
Congressional Black Caucus brings attention to mass deportations of Black flyers
117th Congress prioritizes response to climate change & creating more jobs in doing so
Due to rising concerns of racial disparities in maternal death rates, Congress Members introduce the "Black Maternal Health "Momnibus" Act of 2021

February 05th, 2021

2/5/2021

House Passes H.R. 72 to Remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from Select Committees Over Racist Remarks
Senate Confirms its First Black Secretary of Senate
Senate Favors COVID Relief Checks with Bipartisan Support
Senate Considers $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package During Last Thursday’s Budget “Vote-a-Rama”
Congress & White House Lacks Clear Plan to Address $1.9 Trillion Federal Student Loan Debt, Disproportionately Affecting Black and Brown Students

January 29, 2021

2/5/2021

Hill Happenings

President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security Nominee Confirmation Delayed by GOP
House Democrats Push for Regular Stimulus Checks
For the People Act Makes it to the Senate
With Sen. Patrick Leahy’s Sudden Hospitalization, Questions of the Fragility of Democratic Majority in the Senate Arise
Budget Resolution Expected to Move in Congress Next Week