Who Should Replace John Boehner as the next Speaker of the House?
Weigh in with your pick for Speaker. Results will be shared every Monday in the POPVOX Weekly Update.
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Discharge Petition
Bill status: stuck in committee If you have paid attention to the “bill status” tab on POPVOX bills pages, you know that many have the same not-very-encouraging status: This bill or resolution was...
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The Real “Monuments Men” Recognized by Congress
Advocates used the POPVOX Write Congress widget to request that Congress honor these brave men. The ceremony will take place on October 22, 2015. photo: The Monuments Men Foundation On Thursday,...
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Transportation Funding — The #HighwayBill
The Highway Trust Fund authorization is set to expire on October 29th. Without an agreement on a highway funding bill, the Department of Transportation will begin cutting back on payments to states...
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Attempts to Invalidate the Clean Power Plan rule with the Congressional...
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) is a legislative Loch Ness monster, much discussed and rarely seen. Members of Congress will use the CRA to seek to override the Obama Administration’s “Clean Power...
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#GOPDebate Recap: 5 bills to know
Photo source: US News POPVOX is back with a #GOPDebate Recap to help you understand how to take action on political themes mentioned last night. A Bipartisan Budget Candidates were asked about the...
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Gavel Down: Closing Out the Week in Congress — 11.06.15
This Week on POPVOX: Top Search: “firearms” Most Active Bill or Proposal: Proposal for Full and dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF) #Highway Bill goes to conference The...
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The Week Ahead: Oct. 19 – Oct. 24
The House returns from recess on Tuesday to consider reauthorizing the District of Columbia’s school voucher program, and bills related to reforming homeland security programs, the federal budget and...
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The Week Ahead: Oct. 26 – Oct. 30
The Highway Trust Fund authorization is set to expire on October 29th. Without an agreement on a highway funding bill, the Department of Transportation will begin cutting back on payments to states and...
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The Week Ahead in Congress: Nov. 1 – Nov. 6
One step closer to a long-term highway bill; a possible vote to override Defense bill veto; challenges to the Administration’s water rules, renewed discussion about military authorization and action...
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The Week Ahead in Congress: Nov. 9 – Nov. 13, 2015
This week, the House is in recess and the Senate will work on a Veterans Affairs funding bill. Before leaving town, 35 lawmakers—from across the political spectrum—sent a letter urging a vote on...
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Gavel Down: Nov. 16 – 20
Repercussions of the attacks in Paris ruled headlines this week as the House voted to restrict U.S. refugee policy – a bill that the White House threatened to veto. Congress received a high-level...
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Issue Spotlight: Replacing No Child Left Behind
Last week, the House and Senate conference committee reached agreement on a proposal to replace No Child Left Behind. The legislation is expected to be on the floor of both chambers shortly after the...
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Gavel Down: Nov. 21 – 27
This week Congress was out for Thanksgiving. The President pardoned a turkey and signed six bills into law — including one he previously vetoed. A corporate merger strategically designed for tax...
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The Real “Monuments Men” Recognized by Congress
Advocates used the POPVOX Write Congress widget to request that Congress honor these brave men. The ceremony will take place on October 22, 2015. photo: The Monuments Men Foundation On Thursday,...
View ArticleIssue Spotlight: Weigh in on the President’s Executive Actions to Combat Gun...
This week, President Obama announced that his administration will undertake a series of executive actions to “keep guns out of the wrong hands.” POPVOX has created a special page where you can find out...
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The Week Ahead in Congress: Feb. 8-13, 2016
It’s Budget Week in Washington, with the President’s proposal to be released on Tuesday. In a break with tradition, neither House or Senate Budget Committees will hold hearings. This week the Senate...
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The Week Ahead: Oct. 26 – Oct. 30
The Highway Trust Fund authorization is set to expire on October 29th. Without an agreement on a highway funding bill, the Department of Transportation will begin cutting back on payments to states and...
View ArticleWEEKLY UPDATE: The Week Ahead in Congress
Bills up for a vote in Congress this week With a long list of bills, Congress is working to finish up its business before heading into the "August recess" (which begins next week). Of note: the House...
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