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Episode Synopsis
Bills expected on the Floor of the House this week:H.R. 7109: Equal Representation Act – OPPOSETo require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote NO on HR 7109 hereH.R. 2925: Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 – OPPOSEThis bill sets forth a process to allow mine operations to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote NO on HR 2925Bipartisan Support hereS. 2073: Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2023 – SUPPORTA bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in annual budget justifications, and for other purposes.Call Your Representative: tell them to vote YES on S 2073Has already passed through the SenateBipartisan Support hereSenate Hearings Scheduled:JudiciaryHearings to examine the urgent need to protect immigrant youth.Tune in at 10:00am ET, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (or watch after!)Indian AffairsTo receive a briefing on the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission's Report on Native Children.Tune in at 2:30pm ET, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (or watch after!)Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsHearings to examine consumer protection, focusing on examining fees in financial services and rental housing.Tune in at 10:00am ET, Thursday, May 9, 2024 (or watch after!)Where to find other Senate hearings!https://www.senate.gov/committees/hearings_meetings.htmDrop us a line: [email protected]
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