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STATEMENTS

Biden Administration's First 6 Months

July 20 marked the six month anniversary of Joe Biden's presidency. Read
President Biden's summary of his first six months[1] here. Read statements
from members of Congress [2]here.

January 6 Select Committee

On June 30 the House voted to form a select committee to investigate the
events of January 6. Read statements from members of Congress [3]here.

Infrastructure Deal

On June 24, a bipartisan congressional group unveiled an infrastructure
plan. Read President Biden's speech about the deal [4]here, and responses
from members of Congress [5]here.

Jovenel Moïse Assassination

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on July 7. Read President
Biden's statement about the assassination [6]here, and responses from
members of Congress [7]here.

Cuba

July has seen thousands taking to the streets in Cuba to protest their
government’s handling of chronic shortages of basic goods. Read President
Biden's statement about the protests [8]here, and responses from members of
Congress [9]here.

VOTES

January 6 Select Committee

On June 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to form a
select committee to investigate the events at the U.S. Capitol on January
6. See how your representatives voted [10]here.

Confederate Statues in Capitol

On June 29 the House voted to remove all statues of Confederate veterans
and a bust of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney.
Click [11]here to see how your representatives voted.

Voting Rights Legislation

New bills impacting voting rights are being voted on across the country.
Filter by state to learn which pieces of legislation may affect
you [12]here.

UPCOMING ELECTIONS

Recall Election

California will be holding a gubernatorial recall election on September 14.
See who the candidate are [13]here.

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