NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Bennet Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
create economic mobility for workers of every background.” Programs that upskill workers support long-term economic mobility
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Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Underserved Communities
Every American—no matter their race or socioeconomic background—deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care,” said
Kelly’s Bill to Designate Lunar Landing Day Honoring Apollo 11 Passes Senate Unanimously
program and bolstering U.S. leadership in space exploration.” Background: On July 20 th , 1969, American astronauts, scientists
Kelly, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Iran War Casualty Reporting, Demand Transparency on Human Cost
Rosen (D-NV), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Background: Kelly has been outspoken about the war in Iran
Kelly, Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. Elections, Crack Down on Corrupt Influence of Foreign Money
Hassan (D-NH), and Alex Padilla (D-CA). Background: Foreign nationals are buying stock in American companies
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
deter against AI-enabled coercion to further TNR. Background: Transnational repression includes actions by officials and agents
Kaine, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to End Legacy Admissions
this bipartisan bill to provide Americans of all backgrounds the same chance to pursue higher education and help
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act
real but was actually a Meta AI chatbot. Background: The Senior Chatbot Protection Act ensures that transparency
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Pushes Anti-Corruption Measures to Prevent Malign Influences in Executive Branch, Close Bribery Loopholes
during both his first and second term. Additional Background: Other provisions of the package include bills to: Reinforce
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Urges FAA to Deploy Funds to Update Aging Infrastructure at California Airports, Prioritize Critical Safety Upgrades
these failing physical structures,” the Senator continued. Background: As a champion of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senator Schiff
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and Workforce
generation of AI talent includes voices from every background. BPC Action applauds Sens. Blunt Rochester and Sheehy
Kelly, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide American Cities with Better Public Transportation Access
demonstrate the future value of transit investments.” Background: This legislation continues Senator Kelly’s push to provide Americans
Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill
Every American—no matter their race or socioeconomic background—deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care,” said … United States regardless of income or background. Full text of the bill is available here . A one-pager
Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
create economic mobility for workers of every background.” “As we address a changing economy and the widespread adoption
Kelly, EPW Committee Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
penalize states taking proactive mitigation steps,” said Boozman. Background: This builds on Kelly’s efforts to keeping Americans
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Luján, Slotkin, and Warnock Urge Agriculture Committee Leadership to Support Specialty Crop Farmers in Farm Bill
healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts,” the Senators continued. Background: Schiff is the first senator from California to serve
Padilla, Kim Introduce “MediKids” to Guarantee Healthcare for Every Child in America
United States regardless of income or background. Padilla and Booker introduced the Equal Health Care
NEWS: Schiff, Takano Fight Trump Administration Weaponization of Higher Education Accreditation Process with New Bill
students or taxpayers to evade accountability or sanctions. Background: Senator Schiff has prioritized holding the administration accountable
Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All
travel easier for Americans of all abilities and backgrounds. Companion legislation is being led in the House
Whitehouse & Reed Push to Get Graham’s Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill to Trump’s Desk
Armstrong (R-OK) and Steve Daines (R-MT). BACKGROUND The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia
Warren Renews Push to Overhaul Accreditation System and Higher Education Accountability
student loan report at the CFPB and his background as a lobbyist for lenders. The senators also asked
Senator Hassan Recognizes Matthew Ives of Peterborough as July’s Granite Stater of the Month
nurse in Ukraine. As a nurse with a background in emergency medical services and a graduate of Nashua
Reed & Whitehouse Push to Get Graham’s Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill to Trump’s Desk
Armstrong (R-OK), and Steve Daines (R-MT). BACKGROUND The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia
ICYMI: Kelly Sits Down with Rev. Al Sharpton to Highlight Legislative Push to Get More Men into Teaching and Mentorship
morning, but he did not have the background for this. And he got all kinds of personal problems
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Launches Push for Judicial Reforms, Increased Transparency Amid Historic Democratic Rollbacks by Supreme Court
profits. Americans deserve nothing less,” said Senator Schiff. Background: A steady stream of alarming revelations in recent years