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politics8 days ago

Capitol Hill Sprint: Bipartisan Bills Face Midterm Pressure

With the Memorial Day recess looming, lawmakers from both parties are racing to advance a package of bipartisan bills—ranging from affordable housing and college athletics to cryptocurrency taxation, energy-permitting reform, AI governance, manufacturing, and a reauthorized public lands package—before the midterms. Trump’s push to attach the SAVE Act to these measures threatens their passage, and GOP hard-liners or ballroom-security funding disputes add further obstacles. Yet several lawmakers say they want to make real progress, signaling a concerted push to demonstrate productivity on Capitol Hill.

via Politico|
#bipartisan-legislation#capitol-hill#cryptocurrency-regulation
politics1 month ago

Raskin Pushes Bipartisan Commission to Assess Presidential Fitness Under the 25th Amendment

Ranking Member Jamie Raskin introduced a bipartisan bill to create the Commission on Presidential Capacity to discharge the powers of the presidency under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. The independent body would work with the Vice President, with 16 members (four retired executive-branch officials from each side and four physicians and four psychiatrists from each party) selecting a 17th chair. It could be activated by Congress through a concurrent resolution, and if incapacity is found, the Vice President would become Acting President. The proposal aims to ensure continuity of government amid concerns about the President’s cognitive fitness and volatile public remarks, and follows Raskin’s call for a formal evaluation.”,

via U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov)|
#25th-amendment#bipartisan-legislation#continuity-of-government
House Approves Defense Bill Amid Transgender Care Controversy
politics1 year ago

House Approves Defense Bill Amid Transgender Care Controversy

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an $895.2 billion defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a controversial provision that restricts the military's healthcare system from providing specialized treatments to transgender children of service members. The bill passed with a vote of 281-140, with less than half of the Democrats supporting it, highlighting the contentious nature of the provision introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson.

via The Washington Post|
#bipartisan-legislation#defense-policy#house-of-representatives
politics1 year ago

Trump Urges GOP to Block Bipartisan Press Freedom Bill

Donald Trump has urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting journalists from federal surveillance and safeguarding their sources. Despite previously advocating for a "free, fair, and open media," Trump's recent statements and actions suggest a desire to limit press freedom, particularly against media outlets critical of him. The PRESS Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support, has stalled in the Senate. Trump's rhetoric includes threats against media licenses and promises of retaliation against liberal media if he returns to power.

via Rolling Stone|
#bipartisan-legislation#donald-trump#first-amendment
Biden's Infrastructure Push: Mixed Results and Regional Impacts
politics1 year ago

Biden's Infrastructure Push: Mixed Results and Regional Impacts

Despite the Biden administration's significant investment in infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law, the political benefits have been minimal. Factors such as the long-term nature of projects, overshadowing concerns about inflation, and insufficient communication about the law's achievements have contributed to this lack of voter recognition. While the law has funded over 66,000 projects, the political credit has been limited, with some Republicans who opposed the law later celebrating its local benefits.

via NPR|
#biden-administration#bipartisan-legislation#inflation
Senate Democrats Push Border Bill, Challenge GOP to Act
politics2 years ago

Senate Democrats Push Border Bill, Challenge GOP to Act

The Senate failed for a second time to advance a bipartisan border security bill, falling short of the 60 votes needed. Democrats are attempting to shift public opinion against Republicans, accusing them of blocking the measure due to former President Trump's influence. The bill, which aimed to overhaul border security policies, faced opposition from both parties, with some Republicans arguing existing laws are sufficient and some Democrats criticizing the bill's provisions. The vote highlights ongoing partisan divisions over immigration policy.

via CBS News|
#bipartisan-legislation#border-security#donald-trump
Senate Faces Contentious Vote on Bipartisan Border Security Bill
politics2 years ago

Senate Faces Contentious Vote on Bipartisan Border Security Bill

The Biden administration is challenging Senate Republicans to support a revived bipartisan border security bill, which they previously abandoned under pressure from former President Trump. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans a second vote, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated Republicans will oppose it. The bill, criticized by immigrant rights activists, remains unchanged and includes provisions similar to Trump's border policies. Democrats aim to highlight Republican obstructionism, while Republicans dismiss the vote as a political maneuver.

via The Hill|
#biden-administration#bipartisan-legislation#border-security
"House Advances Foreign Aid Bills Despite GOP Defections and Push to Oust Speaker"
politics2 years ago

"House Advances Foreign Aid Bills Despite GOP Defections and Push to Oust Speaker"

The House advanced foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, totaling $95 billion, despite significant Republican defections. Democrats helped push the legislation forward after Republican hard-liners opposed the measure. The bills also include conservative priorities such as a TikTok ban bill, sanctions on Iran, and legislation to seize Russian assets to help fund Ukraine. Pressure increased on lawmakers to pass aid after Iran's attacks on Israel. The White House backed the bills, calling them "long overdue" and actions that would "send a powerful message about the strength of American leadership at a pivotal moment."

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-legislation#foreign-aid#house-of-representatives
"House Democrats Secure Passage of $95B Foreign Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Despite GOP Opposition"
politics2 years ago

"House Democrats Secure Passage of $95B Foreign Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Despite GOP Opposition"

House Democrats broke ranks to support Republican speaker Mike Johnson in advancing a $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which has stalled in the House. The aid package includes $61bn for Ukraine, $26bn for Israel, and $8.12bn for the Indo-Pacific. Johnson faces opposition from hardline Republicans but has garnered praise for his efforts to push the legislation forward, with the House expected to vote on it as early as Saturday.

via The Guardian US|
#bipartisan-legislation#house-democrats#mike-johnson
"Biden Administration's Successful Effort to Close Gun Show Loophole Praised by Rep. Pingree"
politics2 years ago

"Biden Administration's Successful Effort to Close Gun Show Loophole Praised by Rep. Pingree"

The Biden administration has announced plans to close the "gun show loophole" by expanding background check requirements to include anyone selling guns for profit, regardless of location. This move aims to bring an estimated 23,000 unlicensed gun dealers under federal regulation. The bipartisan Safe Communities Act of 2022 facilitated this rule expansion, which does not target personal collectors or gift-givers. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree praised the White House for the effort, emphasizing the need for stricter gun ownership laws in the face of rising firearm-related deaths. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the final rule, which is expected to become law in about a month.

via WGME|
#background-checks#bipartisan-legislation#congress
"Republican Criticism Mounts as Mayorkas Grapples with Border Crisis and Deportation Plans"
politics2 years ago

"Republican Criticism Mounts as Mayorkas Grapples with Border Crisis and Deportation Plans"

Republican Rep. David Joyce grilled Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration's plan for mass deportations, expressing some level of impressed with Mayorkas's response but pressing for more details on the plan for removing migrants still in the country. Mayorkas highlighted the administration's efforts in removing over 630,000 people in the past 11 months and emphasized the need for additional resources, referencing bipartisan legislation that was killed by former President Trump. The House recently impeached Mayorkas, and the impeachment is expected to advance to the U.S. Senate.

via Mediaite|
#biden-administration#bipartisan-legislation#deportations
"TikTok's Political Influence: Democrats' Dilemma and Latest Arguments Against Ban"
politics2 years ago

"TikTok's Political Influence: Democrats' Dilemma and Latest Arguments Against Ban"

Democratic lawmakers are facing criticism from Republican experts for opposing bipartisan legislation targeting TikTok over fears of alienating young voters, with former Vice President Mike Pence accusing them of prioritizing voter demographics over national security. The bill, which passed the House with a large bipartisan majority, would require TikTok to divest itself of Chinese Communist Party control or face a ban in the U.S. Critics have long raised concerns about the app being a national security threat, while a spokesperson for TikTok argued that the bill is effectively a ban. Despite some Democratic opposition, a slim majority of Americans support the legislation, with younger Americans being more likely to defend TikTok.

via Fox News|
#bipartisan-legislation#democrats#national-security