Highlights from the Week
1. Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated this week. Click here to read the latest statements from your representatives about the assassination. Click here to read statements by the Biden Administration.
2. Last week the US House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, which authorizes federal funding for various infrastructure improvements. Click here to see how they voted. Click here to read the latest statements from your representatives on infrastructure.
3. The Olympic Games in Japan will be held without spectators at most venues after a spike in coronavirus infections. Click here to read the latest statements from your representatives about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Elections
By Makala and the Elections Research team
Alabama, Georgia and Wisconsin all have special elections scheduled for next week! Click here to see the candidates.
Officials
By Chelsea and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 1,200 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States: 25 bills added
Voting rights legislation so far this year
The Wisconsin state legislature passed a bill that would authorize only voters to correct absentee ballot defects.
The Ohio state legislature passed a bill that would require certain judicial candidates to have party ballot designations.
Congress: 1 bill added
HR 3684 - Vote to pass a bill that addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
