The COVID Relief Bill is an enormous piece of legislation that does many things. Here are 5 great provisions in it that you’ve probably haven’t heard about yet.
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What’s in the Coronavirus Relief Bill that Congress Just Passed?
Last night, Congress passed the second coronavirus relief bill and Trump signed it into law. Although there were several delays (looking at YOU, Mitch McConnell) in getting this bill passed, it is now law. This is what’s in it: guarantees… Read More ›
Congress Returns: Now What?
Congress has been in recess for two weeks but returns now, and the question everyone is asking is, what will they do now? Yes, there are a variety of proposals that we expect them to discuss and perhaps take action… Read More ›
6 Resources to Track What Bills Your Legislators are Considering
You can have an impact on how your government functions, but first, you need to know what they’re up to. Most of the work any of us will be doing with our legislators–whether in your home state or in Congress–will… Read More ›
The Senate Democrats Blocked McConnell Last Night
Did you see that the Democrats in the Senate thwarted Mitch McConnell last night? I would understand if you didn’t–most everyone was focused on Trump’s Oval Office address, whether they were watching it or not. Since the 116th Congress opened… Read More ›
The Gun Reform Bill the Democrats Want to Pass in the Next Congress
We know what legislation the Democrats will tackle first when they take over the House on January 3. But what else do they want to tackle in their first 100 days? Earlier this month, we learned that the first bill… Read More ›
Why is Mitch McConnell blocking a bill backed by his own caucus?
Mitch McConnell has always been a thorn in the Democrats’ side, but now he’s blocking a bill that the Republican House has already passed, and a majority of his Senate Republicans want to pass. The First Step Act is a… Read More ›