[1]Here's what we added in July; wrapped-up and easy to read.

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This month we added 6,508 new statements, 117 new bills & resolutions, and
tracked elections happening around the country! Want to follow the news
without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for
the month of July.

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HOT TOPICS

Immigration

Immigration has been much-discussed lately. See statements from officials
[4]here.

Did you know you can also see what 2020 presidential candidates have said?
[5]See that on the Vote Smart website as well.

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

This week, Trump signed the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization
Bill into law. See what your representatives said about the issue [6]here.

Mueller Report

Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence
committees was discussed by many. See statements on the issue [7]here.

VOTES

Border Funding

Congress voted on a bill appropriating funds for humanitarian assistance
and security at the southern border. Did you see our in-depth explainer
email? Check it out [8]here if not.

Election Security

The US House voted on election security. The legislation establishes
election security grant programs and requirements for voting systems and
paper ballots. See more of our coverage [9]here.

National Defense Authorization Act

The House has voted on the National Defense Authorization Act,
appropriating defense funding and setting policies for the Department of
Defense. See how your representative voted [10]here.

House Resolution 489

The House voted 240-187 on a resolution disapproving of [11]President
Donald Trump's comments from July 14th. See how your representatives
voted [12]here.

ADMINISTRATION CHANGES

Department of Labor

Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta announced his resignation due to his
involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal See what your representatives
are saying about this right [13]here.

Department of Defense

The Senate voted 90-8 to confirm Mark Esper as the Secretary of Defense.
Click [14]here to find out more about him, then [15]see how your senators
voted.

ELECTIONS

2020 Presidential

Now that we've passed the second quarter FEC filing deadline, Vote Smart
has even more financial data! [16]Check out the 2020 presidential
candidates, then go to their page and select "funding" to see their
information.

Kentucky

The candidate list for the Kentucky General Election has been released. You
can see the Gubernatorial candidates [17]here and other Statewide
candidates, including Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor and
Treasurer, [18]here.

Thanks for following along with us this month. We'll be back with more
updates soon.

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legislation. By providing information in an easy and accessible manner,
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political campaigns.

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