Many Republicans consider the income tax system to be inherently inefficient and oppose graduated tax rates, which they believe are unfairly targeted at those who create jobs and wealth. They also believe private spending is usually more efficient than government spending. Republicans generally oppose the estate tax. (Wikipedia) See More»
Democrats support a more progressive tax structure to provide more services and reduce economic inequality by making sure that the wealthiest Americans pay the highest amount in taxes. They also support more government spending on social services while spending less on the military. (Wikipedia) See More»
Many Republicans consider the income tax system to be inherently inefficient and oppose graduated tax rates, which they believe are unfairly targeted at those who create jobs and wealth. They also believe private spending is usually more efficient than government spending. Republicans generally oppose the estate tax. (Wikipedia) See More»
Democrats support a more progressive tax structure to provide more services and reduce economic inequality by making sure that the wealthiest Americans pay the highest amount in taxes. They also support more government spending on social services while spending less on the military. (Wikipedia) See More»
• A bill to provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require a DNA test to determine the familial relationship between an alien and an accompanying minor, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Health Service Corps Rural Provider Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a rural health center innovation awards program and a rural health department enhancement program, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national telehealth program, and for other purposes.
• A bill to prove that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President, and for other purposes.
• A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, to revise section 91.145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, such that the term "sporting" does not limit the types of major events described in such section.
• A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.
• A bill to ban the Federal procurement of certain drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims, and for other purposes.
• A bill to direct the National Science Foundation to support STEM education research focused on early childhood.
• A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its kwan-li-so political prison labor camp system, and for other purposes.
• A resolution concurring with the decision to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty, and for other purposes.
• A resolution designating August 16, 2019, as "National Airborne Day".
• A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in the European Theater.
• A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the Honor and Remember Flag created by Honor and Remember Inc., as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the United States, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for accreditation reform, to require institutions of higher education to publish information regarding student success, to provide for fiscal accountability, and to provide for school accountability for student loans.
• A bill to improve the management of information technology projects and investments of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
• A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity.
• A bill to intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes.
• A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes.
• A resolution designating September 2019 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.
• A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Turkey, and for other purposes.
• A bill to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
• A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to accurately report identity theft transactions in the credit histories of criminal defendants.
• A bill to provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers.
• A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey's unprovoked incursion into Syria.
• A bill to require that the headquarters of certain Federal agencies and permanent duty stations of employees of certain Federal agencies be relocated in order to provide an opportunity to build needed infrastructure in certain areas and to share the benefits of Federal employment with economically distressed regions.
• A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with long-standing practice and precedent, prior to proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Donald J. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with fundamental constitutional protections.
• A resolution designating October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
• A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices.
• A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.
• A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Senator Kay Hagan.
• A bill to provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety.
• A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
• A bill to require that internet platforms give users the option to engage with a platform without being manipulated by algorithms driver by user-specific data.
• A resolution recognizing October 2019 as "National Women's Small Business Month".
• A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Services Act to revise and extend nursing workforce development programs.
• A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to improve the transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes.