Highlights from the Week
1. This week fighting continued within the borders of Ukraine between Russian and Ukrainian military forces. View statements from members of the U.S. House and Senate reacting to the conflict here.
2. This week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, a bill that will prohibit all energy products of the Russian Federation from importation into the United States 45 days after its enactment. View how members of the U.S. House voted here.
3.This week the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time starting November 5, 2023. View what members of the U.S. Congress have to say about Daylight Savings Time here.
Elections
By the Elections Research team Elections: Want to learn more about the candidates running for Congressional offices in the North Carolina primary election? You can see the candidates here.
Want to learn more about the candidates running for State Legislative offices in the North Carolina primary election? You can see the candidates here.
Want to learn more about the candidates running for State Judicial offices in the North Carolina primary election? You can see the candidates here.
Want to learn more about the results from Florida’s State Senate special primary election in district 33? You can see the results of the election here.
Want to learn more about the results from Florida’s State House of Representatives special primary election for District 88 and 94? You can see the results for District 88 here and the results for District 94 here. Want to learn more about the results from South Carolina’s State House special primary election in District 97? You can see the results of the election here.
Biographies: If you want to learn more about a candidate click on a candidate and go to their ‘Bio’ tab to learn more. Want to learn more about the candidates running in Nebraska’s State Legislative primary election? You can see the full list of candidates running here. Want to learn more about the candidates running in Arkansas’s State Legislative primary election? You can see the full list of candidates running here.
Issue Positions/Political Courage Test:
No updates this week!
Officials
By the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 612 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States:
Legislation related to the issue of Guns passed so far this year.
The Michigan state legislature passed a bill limiting the governor’s emergency powers when it comes to gun restrictions.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed a bill that authorizes permitless carriage of pistols and revolvers on certain off-highway vehicles.
Congress: 2 bills were added
