Welcome to Wednesday, June 22nd, Causes friends...

The Senate voted Tuesday night to officially start debate on the bipartisan gun reform package, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. 

The package was drafted by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX) with an additional 18 senators evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. The Senate will begin a process of considering the bill that may last several days depending. 

How do you feel about the Senate’s vote?

President Biden Plans Middle East Trip Amid High Energy Prices, Iran Tensions

The White House announced that President Joe Biden is planning to travel to the Middle East for four days in July with visits scheduled for Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. 

The trip represents an effort to reassure allies in the region and also repair the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has been frayed due to human rights concerns and the energy crisis.  

How do you feel about Biden’s upcoming Middle East trip?

Recess Looms as Senate Nears Final Gun Reform Package, House Takes Up Bipartisan VA Toxics Bill

Senate committees will hold hearings on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy; best practices for students to get back to school; and the proposed accession of Finland and Sweden into NATO.

House committees will hold hearings on the January 6th attack on the Capitol (Tuesday and Thursday); the annual defense authorization bill; and the COVID-19 response with testimony from Dr. Deborah Birx.

How do you feel about this week’s congressional schedule?

#WomenInPeacekeeping

Peace is on everyone’s mind, now more than ever. Stronger Together: #WomenInPeacekeeping is a campaign to promote and empower women at the forefront of peace operations.

By getting involved with this campaign, you'll help shine a spotlight on the women of peacekeeping, support their work on the ground, and help recruit more women into the field of peacekeeping.

Donate now to support women in peacekeeping, and you’ll be entered to win one of five exclusive NFTs. 

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Happy World Rainforest Day! Will you be splashing around in the great outdoors today?

—Jamie Epstein

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