This Week in Research: January 10-January 13

Highlights from the Week

1. This week the President of the United States highlighted the issue of voting rights during a speech in Georgia. View remarks from President Biden on protecting the right to vote here.

2. This week members of the U.S. Senate debated potential rule changes to the Senate filibuster. View statements from members of the U.S. Senate here.

3. This week the January 6th Committee continued its investigation of the events surrounding January 6th. View statements from members of the House and Senate on the anniversary of January 6th here.

Officials

By John and the Officials Research team

Public Statements: 700 statements were added this week

Key Votes:

• States:

• Concealed carry legislation so far this year.

• The Pennsylvania state legislature passed a bill that expands concealed carry laws.

• Energy assistance legislation so far this year.

• The Nebraska state legislature passed a bill that establishes eligibility requirements for low-income home energy assistance programs.

• Congress: 0 bills added