Legislation
California's Prop 22 Sparks Outrage as Albertsons, Vons Lay Off Drivers
Several public figures have expressed outrage against the latest law, which allows workers fewer protections and other benefits they'd be entitled to as employees.
'Goddamn Disgrace': Cornered McConnell Turns $2000 Stimulus Cudgel on Dems
"Senator [Mitch] McConnell knows how to make $2,000 survival checks reality and he knows how to kill them," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Most White House Staffers Unaware of Trump's $2,000 Stimulus Video: Report
"I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple," President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
AOC Says Lawmakers Not Able to Review $2.5T Spending Bill Before Voting
"Members of Congress need to see & read the bills we are expected to vote on," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Manchin Says AOC Tweets More Than Legislates, but He's Missed More Votes
"I never met her. I'm understanding she's not that active with her bills or in committee. She's more active on Twitter than anything else," Manchin told the Times.
2 Senators Introduce National Face Mask Legislation
The legislation would provide $5 billion to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for states that implement mask requirments.
Reps. Tlaib and AOC Call For Public Banks to Avoid Fees and Minimum Balance
"Public banks are uniquely able to address the economic inequality and structural racism exacerbated by the banking industry's discriminatory policies and predatory practices," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said while introducing the Public Banking Act with Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Friday.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Introduces Bill to Ban Camouflage for Federal Agents
Senator Tammy Duckworth said that the camouflage uniforms worn by both federal agents and members of the military caused "fear and division" in cities where protests occurred.
New California Bill Allows Former Inmates to Become Firefighters
Around 3,700 inmates are reported to be working at conservation camps under the California Conservation Camp program.
GOP Bill Strips 'Jobless Rioters' of Unemployment Benefits, Must Pay Police
Indiana GOP Rep. Jim Banks' bill would block "jobless rioters" from receiving federal unemployment benefits and force those convicted to pay restitution to arresting police officers.
House Bill Would Replace Confederate Monuments Across the U.S.
Illinois Democratic Representative Bobby Rush referred to the monuments as "the false idols of the confederacy."
Bernie Sanders Proposes 60% Tax on Billionaires' Gains During Pandemic
"At a time of enormous economic pain and suffering, we have a fundamental choice to make," Senator Bernie Sanders wrote.
The Abortion Industry Versus a Woman's Right to Know
Pro-lifers have suffered another loss at the Supreme Court, but now is the time to fight back harder than ever.
Bill Proposes Creation of Committee To Rename Confederacy-Tied Army Bases
"Military leaders, active duty troops, veterans, civil rights organizations and every day Americans have long called for changing the names of these installations and acknowledging that the cause for which they fought was wrong," Reps. Anthony Brown and Don Bacon said in a joint statement.
What is Qualified Immunity for Police Officers? Supreme Court to Consider
Justices on both sides of the political spectrum expressed concerns about the doctrine and a bill proposed by Senator Cory Booker would eliminate it.
Police to Be Held Liable for Not Providing Medical Help to Suspects: Bill
Federal officers risk up to one year in prison and fines if they fail to help any individual in custody who suffers unnecessary pain, injury, or death as a result of the failure to obtain or provide immediate medical attention.
After George Floyd's Death 400 Groups Sign Letter Urging Police Reforms Now
400 organizations across the U.S., ranging from the National Bar Association to the National Association of Realtors, co-signed a letter to Congress demanding immediate police reform legislation in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Georgia Lieutenant Governor Says He Supports State Hate Crime Law
Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan says he backs a proposed hate crime law that would give sentencing guidelines for those convicted on bias-motivated violence.
Stimulus Checks Update: How Much Could You Get in Second Round
Under the HEROES Act, a second round of stimulus checks would be sent out, but the amount could be more—or less—this time under a new set of criteria.
What's Next for the Newest Stimulus Bill? Who is Eligible for Another Check
Americans could see another round of economic impact payments, but the House bill first has to clear the Senate and President Donald Trump.
Montana Rep. Proposes Bill to Protect Meatpacking Plants From Liability
"Meat processing facilities must have the ability to safely fulfill the federal government's reopening mandate with fear of frivolous litigation that will cripple their operations," Hartzler said.
Pennsylvania and Minnesota Take Legislative Action Against Child Marriage
"Setting the minimum age to obtain a marriage license will help prevent child exploitation," Governor Wolf said Friday.
New Coronavirus Stimulus Proposal Would Extend $600 Unemployment Checks
Congressman Don Beyer released a report last week arguing that unemployment insurance should be automatically tied to economic conditions.
Cruz Co-Authors Bill to Keep U.S. Officials Off Chinese Telecom Products
Cruz said some Chinese companies like Huawei and Tencent were "espionage operations for the Chinese Communist party" in a Thursday statement.
Armed Michigan Protesters Storm Capitol During Stay-at-Home Order Debate
"This kind of activity will put more people at risk, and it could mean that more people will die," said a spokesperson for Governor Whitmer Thursday.
Pennsylvania State Rep Calls for Day of Fasting, Prayer About Coronavirus
Coronavirus may be a "punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins," according to the proposed legislation.
AOC to Co-Sponsor Bill Banning Stock Trading by Members of Congress
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) also plan to co-sponsor the bill, which comes in the wake of allegations that multiple senators profited off the COVID-19 pandemic by selling their stocks after attending closed-door briefings shortly before markets crashed.
Sanders and Khanna Resubmit Legislation to Block Funding for War With Iran
Friday, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna reintroduced legislation to block federal funding for a war with Iran. The legislation was originally an amendment to the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that was omitted before the final vote in Congress.
Democrats to McConnell: 'Do Your Job Instead of Emulating Trump'
The Senate majority leader said "impeachment obsession" was paralyzing Congress with just weeks of the year remaining.
Hong Kong Activists Celebrate Trump for Signing Pro-Democracy Legislation
The bill will allow the U.S. to sanction Hong Kong and Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses and undermining the autonomy of the territory.