Highlights from the Week
1. This week the Senate failed to advance the Paycheck Fairness Act; click here to see how they voted. Click here to read statements from your representatives about equal pay legislation.
2. The U.S. Senate passed the Endless Frontier Act, a bill that would develop a strategy for the federal government to improve national competitiveness in science, research, and innovation to support the national security strategy. Click here to read what’s in the bill.
3. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Mexico and Guatemala this week as part of her intentions to address undocumented immigration. Click here to read statements from members of Congress about immigration policy and the situation at the Southern border.
4. This week the Biden Administration announced that the United States would purchase 500 million COVID-19 vaccines to donate to developing nations. Click here to read the latest statements from your representatives about vaccine developments.
Elections
By Makala and the Elections Research team
Primary elections took place in New Jersey and Virginia this week. Click the links below to see the results.
Election Results:
Officials
By Chelsea and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 2,000 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States: 41 bills added
Congress: 1 bill added
