Our Government

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House begins debate on a major voting rights bill, a Presidential cabinet nominee withdraws her nomination, the President makes a major COVID-19 vaccine announcement, and the Supreme Court hears a case challenging two Arizona voting laws.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House votes to move forward with debate on a bill expanding voting access and a bill to reform policing, President Biden meets with Mexico’s President, and the Supreme Court hears a case concerning the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House passes the American Rescue Plan, the President informs the Legislature on his military action in Syria, and the Supreme Court allows indoor church services to resume in California.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House passes the Equality Act, the Senate Parliamentarian throws a wrench in the $15 minimum wage plan, the President commemorates the 50 millionth vaccine shot, and the Supreme Court issues an opinion regarding an individual’s right to sue the federal government for injuries or harm caused by a federal employee.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House proceeds with consideration of the Equality Act, the President announces delivery of millions of masks to support low-income communities, and the Supreme Court hears arguments on a Fourth Amendment issue. We end with a recap of Tuesday’s introduced bills and resolutions.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: A Joint Senate Committee examines the Jan. 6th attack, the Senate confirms a new UN Ambassador and Secretary of Agriculture, and the Supreme Court hears arguments on an asylum issue and denies former President Trump’s attempt to keep his financial records a secret.

The day’s action in our three branches of government. Highlights include: The House Budget Committee begins markup on the American Rescue Plan, the White House announces changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Supreme Court issues an opinion on two cases concerning the 2020 Presidential election.

Keeping it brief today to catch up on a few things in government (been mostly quiet) and share a link to mutual aid organizations that are helping people in need across Texas.

Highlights include the President’s announcement on the Special Enrollment period on Healthcare.gov for those seeking health insurance and Vice President Harris’s call with President Macron of France. We end with a recap of the bills and resolutions introduced by the Senate on Friday.