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STATEMENTS

Presidential Address

On the eve of his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden addressed his
first joint session of Congress. Read what he said [1]here, and read
reactions to those remarks [2]here.

[3]Read Statements Here

Derek Chauvin Trial

On April 20, a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
guilty for the death of George Floyd in May of 2020. Click [4]here to read
the reactions from your representatives.

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Afghanistan

Last month, President Joe Biden announced plans to withdraw troops from
Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Click [6]here to read reactions from
your representatives.

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Gun Control

On April 8, President Joe Biden called gun violence in the United States an
“epidemic,” and announced his intention to establish increased gun control
measures. Click [8]here to read his statement. Click [9]here to read Vice
President Kamala Harris’ remarks.

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Sanctions

In response to cyber attacks, the Treasury Department announced
wide-ranging sanctions against Russia. Click [11]here to read statements
from members of Congress.

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VOTES

Paycheck Fairness Act

On April 15, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, which addresses
wage discrimination on the basis of sex. Click [13]here to see how your
representatives voted and read our summary of the bill [14]here.

[15]See Our Summary Here

Voting Rights Legislation

New voting rights bills are being introduced across the country. Filter by
state to learn which pieces of legislation may affect you [16]here.

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COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which would require the
Department of Justice to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate
crimes. Click [18]here to see how they voted.

[19]Read More

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

On April 22, the House passed The Washington, D.C. Admission Act, a bill
that would admit Washington, D.C. as the 51st state. See how your
representatives voted[20] [21]here.

[22]Read More

NO BAN Act

On April 21, the House voted to pass a bill that establishes limitations on
the president's authority to suspend or restrict undocumented individuals
from entering the United States. Click [23]here to see what's in the bill

[24]Read More

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