The White House and Capitol take on immigration, budgets, and taxes as we approach crucial off-year elections in November. Read on for a glimpse at some of our most recent key research.
Notable Public Statements:
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) views the National Anthem protests as Un-American. Read full statement➤
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) statement after the Trump administration declared their intentions to end the DACA program. Read full statement➤
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter to President Trump urging for additional federal assistance to Puerto Rico. Read full statement➤
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) on the resignation of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price Read full statement➤
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) following the Tax Policy Center’s analysis of the GOP tax reform framework. Read full statement➤
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) following the Tax Policy Center’s analysis of the GOP tax reform framework. Read full statement➤
President Donald Trump discussed tax reform at a recent event. Read full statement➤
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) pitched tax reform for middle class families in a recent interview with Face the Nation. Read full statement➤
Recent Legislation:
HR 3697: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that authorizes the deportation of any immigrant suspected of gang membership. It is currently awaiting a vote from the Senate.
HR 3354: This bill appropriates $1.2 trillion in government funds to the Department of Interior, environment and related agencies for the 2018 fiscal year. It is currently awaiting a vote from the Senate.
HR 601: This bill provides $15 billion in emergency disaster relief and a temporary extension of the debt ceiling that will end on December 9, 2017. President Trump signed the bill on September 8, 2017.
OH HB 170: This Ohio bill authorizes high school students to take a computer science course in lieu of Algebra II to meet graduation requirements. It is currently awaiting a vote from the Ohio State Senate.
CA SB 328: This California bill requires middle schools and high schools to start their school days no earlier than 8:30 a.m. It passed the CA Senate, but failed in the Assembly.
CA AB 291: This California bill prohibits landlords from disclosing the immigration status or threatening to do so in retaliation or for the purpose of eviction. The bill is currently awaiting the Governor’s approval.
WI SB 15: Commonly known as the REINS Act, this Wisconsin bill expands the regulatory review powers of the legislature. It was signed by Gov. Scott Walker on August 9, 2017.
Election Results:
Roy Moore (R) won the primary runoff against Luther Strange for the Republican nomination in the AL Senate Race. He will face Doug Jones in the general election in December.
Missy Warren McGee (R) won her race for Mississippi State House District 102
Charlie Saint Clair (D) won his race for New Hampshire State House Belknap 9.
Jacob Rosecrants (D) won his race for Oklahoma State House District 46.
Daniel Perez (R) won his race for Florida State House District 116.
Annette Taddeo (D) won her race for Florida State Senate District 40.
Kari Lerner (D) won her race for New Hampshire Rockingham 4.
Upcoming Elections & Ballot Measures:
Louisiana State House District 58, 77, & State Treasurer- Oct. 14, 2017
Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk - Oct. 17, 2017
New Hampshire State House Strafford 13 - Oct. 24, 2017
South Carolina State House District 56 (Primary)- Oct. 24, 2017
Virginia will hold statewide elections for the House of Delegates, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General - Nov. 7, 2017
New Jersey will also hold statewide elections for State Assembly, State Senate, and Governor - Nov. 7, 2017
Utah U.S. House District 3 - Nov. 7, 2017
Pennsylvania Supreme Court - Nov. 7, 2017
On November 7, 2017, Georgia, New Hampshire, Washington, Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan, South Carolina, and Maine will hold elections for some State Legislative seats.
On November 7, 2017, several states will vote on statewide ballot measures. Click here for the full list➤
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