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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 here. Read statements from members of Congress 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 here.

Infrastructure Deal

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

Jovenel Moïse Assassination

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

UPCOMING ELECTIONS

 

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