Blog Posts - Amplifying Muslim American voices in Congress

August 7, 2020

8/11/2020

Hill Headlines:

Negotiations on the Next COVID-19 Bill
House Committee Announced Hearing with Postmaster General
Oversight Committee Chair Denounced Shortening 2020 Census Timeline
Bill to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission
GOP Senator Recommended Agencies Extend COVID-19 Relief

July 31, 2020

7/31/2020

Hill Headlines:

Senate GOP Unveils COVID-19 Relief Package
Bill to Create Commission on Examining Social Disparities for Black Males
Bill Introduced to Distribute Reusable Masks to All
House Approves Proposal to Rename Voting Rights Bill after John Lewis
Bill to Protect Consumers from Utility Shut-offs

July 24, 2020

7/24/2020

Hill Headlines:

House Voted to Pass the NO BAN Act
Senate GOP to Unveil COVID-19 Relief Package Next Week
Senate Committee Hearing on 2020 General Elections
Amendment to Protect International Students in FY2021 NDAA
Lawmakers Called for HHS Report on COVID-19 Impact on Minority Communities

July 17, 2020

7/21/2020

Hill Headlines:

House to Vote on NO BAN Act
Senate Democrats Called for $25B for Vaccine Production
House Panel Advances Funding Bill Mandating Police Reform
Senators Send a Letter to DHS to Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA
Lawmakers Called for HHS Report on COVID-19 Impact on Minority Communities

July 10, 2020

7/10/2020

Hill Headlines:

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

Hill Headlines:

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

Hill Headlines:

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

Hill Headlines:

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

Hill Headlines:

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

Hill Headlines:

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