Catch up on the facts.

Get the facts on the unfolding crisis.

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STATEMENTS

CARES 2

CARES 2, the new economic stimulus package, has been debated in Congress
this month. See what your congressperson has to say about it [2]here.

Back to School

As schools around the country prepare to reopen this fall, click [3]here to
make sure you know what your representatives are saying on the topic of
education.

Passing of Congressman John Lewis

On July 17th, Georgia Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights leader, passed away.
Click [4]here to read what members of Congress had to say about his life
and legacy.

VOTES

Moving Forward Act

On July 1st, the House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act to
reauthorize funding for highways, transit, motor vehicle safety, research,
hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation
(DOT). Click [5]here to see the vote breakdown of the bill.

Great American Outdoors Act

With bipartisan support, on July 17th the House passed the Great American
Outdoors Act. Click [6]here to read Vote Smart's synopsis and highlights of
the bill.

National Defense Authorization Act

On July 23rd, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 with a vote of 86-14. See how your senators voted [7]here
and read Vote Smart's synopsis of the bill [8]here.

ONLY 78 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!

Democratic National Convention & Republican National Convention

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This week, from August 17-20th, the Democratic National Convention will be
held virtually, after originally being scheduled to take place in
Milwaukee, WI. The party's prospective nominees are former Vice President,
Joe Biden, and current California Senator, Kamala Harris. Read all the
information Vote Smart has on Vice President Biden [10]here and all the
information on Senator Harris [11]here.

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From August 24-27th, the Republican National Convention will take place in
Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention will formally nominate President
Trump and Vice President Pence for a second term. Read all the information
Vote Smart has on President Trump [13]here.

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The Green Party also selected a presidential nominee during their
convention in early July. Click [15]here to learn more about the nominee,
Howie Hawkins.

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The Libertarian Party selected a presidential nominee in May. Click
[17]here to learn more about the nominee, Jo Jorgensen.

Thanks for following along with us, we'll be back with more updates soon.
Until then, keep up with the latest information at [18]VoteSmart.org

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