Individuals would serve maximum 18 years on the high bench. A group of House legislators introduced a bill to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices titled the…
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House Committee Moves Data Privacy Bill Forward
Legislation intended to increase Americans’ ability to protect their online information. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to go to…
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Senators Look to Reform Counting of Electors
Current governing law was passed in 1887. A bipartisan group of 16 senators introduced legislation Wednesday to reform and modernize the Electoral Count Act of 1887, including by…
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Senators Move to Restore “Net Neutrality” Laws
Two senators are drafting a bill proposal. Senator Edward Markey stated on Monday that he and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon are drafting a proposal to restore “net…
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Speaker’s Planned Taiwan Visit Elicits Warning from China
Beijing threatens “resolute and strong measures.” House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is due to visit Taiwan in August. She was originally scheduled to visit the island nation…
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Judicial Act to Expand Court Introduced in House
A group of representatives cite prayer, gun control, and abortion as reasons for the legislation. A group of eight members of the House of Representatives called for legislation…
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Legislation Would Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court had already declared it unconstitutional in 2013. The Respect for Marriage Act has been introduced in Congress that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act…
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House Passes $839 Billion Defense Spending Package
The amount is greater than the president’s request. The House of Representatives voted in favor of an $839 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is $37 billion…
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Some Legislators Still Trying to Close Guantanamo Bay
Efforts to shut down the facility have failed to gain adequate support. Last month, majority members of the House advanced legislation with the intent to close the Guantanamo…
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Speaker Pelosi Seeking Support for Abortion Legislation
Writes letter to colleagues in response to Justice Thomas’ references to landmark rulings. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California on Monday said she is preparing votes…
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