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The Vote Smart Research team has been hard at work this past month. Check out some key highlights below! |
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2022 Midterm Elections
The 2022 midterm primary elections wrapped up this month with the last four primaries in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Click each state to see its primary election results. Once on the state you would like to view, use the drop-down menus to filter through the various offices that were on the ballot.
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Voter Registration
To learn more about the regulations and deadlines for voter registration in your state, click here and use the drop-down menu to select your state.
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Invest to Protect Act of 2022
On September 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Invest to Protect Act of 2022, which will direct the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants to local governments that employ fewer than 200 law enforcement officers for the purchase of body cameras, de-escalation training, and to improve recruitment and retention. Click here to see how your representatives voted on the bill.
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Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Jount Consolidation Loan Separation Act on September 21 to allow two borrowers, who previously acquired a joint consolidation loan for their federal student loan debt, to submit a joint application to the Department of Education to divide their consolidated loan into two distinct loans. Click here to see how your representatives voted on the bill.
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Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 on September 15 to expand protections for federal employees who keep the government accountable by sharing information about wrongdoings with Congress. Click here to see how your representatives voted on the bill.
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On September 6, Liz Truss was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away two days later. The queen's oldest son immediately ascended the throne as King Charles III after his mother's death. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended her funeral on September 19 along with other world leaders. View their statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II here, and remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Liz Truss before their bilateral meeting on September 21 here. |
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Several natural disasters received national attention this month. Flooding has affected Pakistan and contributed to the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. Western states including California have been experiencing wildfires and heat waves. Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on September 18, and Hurricane Ian hit Cuba and Florida this week. View statements from President Biden and Vice-President Harris on the hurricanes here and statements from members of Congress here.
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Vote Smart is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides accurate information about candidates, elected officials, and key pieces of legislation. By providing information in an easy and accessible manner, Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the questionable rhetoric and misrepresentation that characterizes present-day political campaigns. |
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