Highlights from the Week
This week officially marks the end of our nation’s longest war, as the last US military personnel in Afghanistan were evacuated Monday. See President Biden's remarks on the end of the war here. Track what your representatives are saying here.
Tropical Storm Ida left the state of Louisiana without power for over a million residents earlier this week. Click here to read statements from your representatives.
This week Moderna announced that it had filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance of a third-dose booster of its Covid-19 vaccine. Click here to read the latest from your representatives about the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
Elections
By Makala and the Elections Research team
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Officials
By Chelsea and the Officials Research team
Public Statements: 700 statements were added this week
Key Votes:
States:
Voting rights legislation so far this year
The Texas legislature passed a bill that would restrict mail-in voting, drive-thru voting, and 24-hour voting.
The Michigan House passed a bill that would prohibit third parties from accessing the qualified voter file.
Congress: 0 bills added