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STATEMENTS

Tulsa Race Massacre 100th Anniversary

President Joe Biden traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 1 to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Read what he said
[1]here, and read statements from members of Congress [2]here.

George Floyd Anniversary

May 25 marked one year since George Floyd was killed. Read what President
Biden and Vice President Harris had to say about this anniversary [3]here.
Read statements from your representatives [4]here.

Liz Cheney

On May 12, Representative [5]Liz Cheney was removed from her position as
House Republican Conference Chair. Read Cheney’s speech from the U.S. House
floor [6]here, and responses to the leadership change [7]here.

Israel and Palestine

May saw increased conflict between Israel and Palestine. Read statements
from your representatives [8]here.

Pride Month

June 1 was the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month. Read President Joe Biden’s
proclamation [9]here.

VOTES

January 6 Congressional Commission

On May 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to form a
commission to investigate the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. See
how your representatives voted [10]here. The U.S. Senate also voted on this
bill on May 28th, see how your Senators voted [11]here.

For the People Act

The Senate continues to debate amendments to the For the People Act,
legislation that would change America's election system, which was passed
by the House of Representatives in March. Click [12]here to read what’s in
the House’s version of the bill.

Voting Rights Legislation

New bills impacting voting rights are being introduced across the country.
Filter by state to learn which pieces of legislation may affect
you [13]here.

ELECTION RESULTS

Gubernatorial Elections

[14]Virginia and [15]New Jersey are holding gubernatorial elections this
year.
State Legislative Elections

June 8 saw state legislative primary elections in [16]Virginia and [17]New
Jersey.

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