Highlights from the Week
This week the Senate approved the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, which would extend government funding and delivery of emergency assistance and thereby averting a government shutdown through December of 2021. Click here to see how they voted.
This week the House of Representatives voted to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would establish a statutory right for health-care professionals to provide abortions. Click here to see how they voted.
Last week the House of Representatives voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which establishes funding for military activities and programs within the Department of Defense. Click here to see how they voted.
This week President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. 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 plenty of elections just around the corner! To see the next election in your state, check out our 50-state elections calendar here. To check the voter registration requirements in your state, click here.
Election Results:
Officials
By Chelsea and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 900 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
Congress: 4 votes added