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Last month we added 4,840 new statements, 155 new bills & resolutions, and
tracked new endorsements for the 2020 presidential race! Want to follow the
news without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up
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HOT TOPICS
Disaster Relief Funds
In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, find out what your representatives have to
say about the diversion of disaster relief funds [4]here.
Gun Policy
Even over the August recess, Congress is still in the thick of gun policy
debates. Find out what they're saying [5]here.
"Red flag" gun control bills are a big part of the discussion -- did you
see our in-depth explainer email? If not, check it out [6]here.
Hong Kong Protests
The massive protests in Hong Kong haven't ceased since they began in June.
Find out what Congress thinks about the protests [7]here.
VOTES
Defense Funding and Policy
The Senate voted on a bill appropriating funds and setting policy for the
Department of Defense, military construction, and the Department of
Energy's national security programs. Learn about the vote [8]here.
House Resolution 246
The US House voted on a resolution disapproving the Global Boycott,
Divestment, and Sanctions Movement, and urging Israel to exist alongside
Palestine. See more of our coverage [9]here.
House Resolution 3239
The House voted 233-195 to pass a bill requiring health and hygiene
standards for undocumented immigrants in US Customs and Border Protection
custody. Do you know how your representatives voted? Find out [10]here.
Endorsements
We cover the ratings and endorsements of over 1,500 special interest groups
- a sampling is below. Check out all of the special interests [11]here.
The United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers
Find out more about [12]The United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of
America, who endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential race last
week, then [13]check out the rest of his ratings and endorsements.
The Asian and Latino Coalition
The [14]Asian and Latino Coalition, an Iowa-based interest group, has
endorsed Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Click
[15]here to learn more about her endorsements.
Firefighters' Associations
Both the [16]International Association of Firefighters and the [17]Iowa
Professional Firefighters have endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential
election. Click [18]here to see all of his ratings and endorsements.
The Log Cabin Republicans
Learn about [19]The Log Cabin Republicans, who recently endorsed President
Trump for reelection in 2020, then see the rest of his ratings [20]here.
Thanks for following along with us this month. We'll be back with more
updates soon. Until then, keep up with the latest information on the
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