Highlights from the Week
Following months of negotiations, on Tuesday the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill by a vote of 69-30. Click here to see the breakdown of how they voted. Click here to read statements from your representatives about the negotiation process.
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation from office following last week’s news that the New York attorney general’s investigation found the governor to have sexually harassed multiple women. Click here to read his resignation speech. Click here to read about Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, who will be filling his seat.
This week the U.S. Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget plan that would expand Medicare, tax credits, and climate initiatives. Click here to see how your senators voted.
Earlier this week a United Nations climate panel released a report saying that the rising temperatures seen across the globe are due to climate change and that humans are “unequivocally” to blame. Click here to read reactions from your representatives.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for immunocompromised individuals within the next few days. Click here to read the latest from your representatives about the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
Elections
By Makala and the Elections Research team
There are 46 candidates running to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom in the recall election scheduled for September 14. Find out which candidates have passed the Political Courage Test here.
Officials
By Chelsea and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 1,900 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States: 57 bills added
Voting rights legislation so far this year
The governor of Indiana signed a bill into law that establishes it is a crime for someone to refuse to leave a polling place after they've been asked to leave for causing a disruption.
The governor of Virginia signed a bill into law that prohibits the possession of firearms within 40 feet of a polling place or electoral board meeting to certify the results of an election.
Congress: 2 bills added