Capitol hill news
Here are some recent news stories and updates from Capitol Hill:
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
- The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, which includes funding for roads, bridges, public transportation, and broadband internet. The deal is expected to be voted on in the coming weeks. (Source: The New York Times)
- The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the infrastructure bill later this month, with Democrats and Republicans working to finalize the details. (Source: CNN)
COVID-19 Relief
- The Senate has passed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes funding for vaccines, testing, and economic stimulus. The bill is expected to be voted on in the House of Representatives later this month. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The White House has announced that it will provide an additional 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to states and territories, bringing the total number of doses distributed to over 300 million. (Source: NPR)
Immigration Reform
- The Senate has introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill, which includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased funding for border security. The bill is expected to be debated in the coming weeks. (Source: The Hill)
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to provide temporary protections for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the US as children, known as Dreamers. The bill is expected to be voted on in the Senate later this year. (Source: CNN)
Gun Control
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to expand background checks for gun purchases, which is expected to be voted on in the Senate later this year. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Senate has introduced a bill to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, which is expected to be debated in the coming weeks. (Source: The Hill)
Other News
- The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, which is expected to be voted on in the Senate later this year. (Source: CNN)
- The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, making her the first African American woman to serve on the court. (Source: The Washington Post)
These are just a few of the latest news stories and updates from Capitol Hill. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to know more about, feel free to ask!