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 here, and read statements from members of Congress 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 here. Read statements from your representatives here.

Liz Cheney

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

Israel and Palestine

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

Pride Month

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

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 here. The U.S. Senate also voted on this bill on May 28th, see how your Senators voted 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 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 here.

Gubernatorial Elections

Virginia and New Jersey are holding gubernatorial elections this year.

June 8 saw state legislative primary elections in Virginia and New Jersey.