Category Archives: U.S. Congress

Ilhan Omar

Posted on May 1, 2021 by mekorganic

Representative Ilhan Omar | Representing the 5th District (MN) Ilhan Abdullahi Omar (born October 4, 1982) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Before her election to Congress, Omar served … Continue reading →

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H.Res. 356 117th Congress (2021-2022) Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by mekorganic

Ms. Omar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as … Continue reading →

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H.R. 1259 REMAIN in Mexico Act 117th Congress (2021-2022)

Posted on April 30, 2021 by mekorganic

REMAIN in Mexico Act would keep Department of Homeland Security’s Trump-era “remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers. President Joe Biden suspended the policy on his first day in office. Context In December 2018, the Donald Trump administration announced a new immigration … Continue reading →

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H.R. 1693 The Equal Act 117th Congress (2021-2022) (Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law)

Posted on April 30, 2021 by mekorganic

The EQUAL (Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law) Act would eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine entirely. The Senate version was introduced on January 28 as S. 79, by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). The House version was … Continue reading →

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H.R.40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Posted on February 26, 2021 by mekorganic

H.R.40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act . House of Representatives 116 Congress Legislation from Creating Better World

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H.R.530 – Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019

Posted on February 26, 2021 by mekorganic

H.R.530 – Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 Introduced in House (01/14/2019) Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 This bill nullifies rules issued by the Federal Communications Commission that revoke state and … Continue reading →

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S.Res.171 – A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza

Posted on February 26, 2021 by mekorganic

S.Res.171 – A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Introduced in Senate (04/11/2019) This resolution calls on the United States to expend all assistance appropriated in FY2018 to the … Continue reading →

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H.R.2354 – Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019

Posted on February 25, 2021 by mekorganic

H.R.2354 – Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019 Introduced in House (04/25/2019) Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019 This bill prohibits funds from being used for kinetic military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes … Continue reading →

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H.R.1004 – Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act

Posted on February 25, 2021 by mekorganic

H.R.1004 – Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act . House of Representatives 116 Congress Legislation from Creating Better World

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H.R.810 – To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States

Posted on February 25, 2021 by mekorganic

H.R.810 – To block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering the United States — aka the Muslim ban. Introduced in House (01/28/2019) This bill prohibits making funds, resources, or fees available to … Continue reading →

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