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 redesignate the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Plum Brook Station, Ohio, as the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility.
• A bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
• A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish an annual report on the use of deepfake technology, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.
• A bill to prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Health Coverage Tax Credit.
• A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions.
• A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.
• A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
• A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances.
• A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care furnished by hospice programs under the Medicare program.
• A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools.
• A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe.
• A bill to establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States, and for other purposes.
• A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to issue guidance to clarify that Federal agencies may pay by charge card for the charging of Federal electric motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for engagements with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and for other purposes.
• A bill to require the disclosure of ownership of high-security space leased to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.
• A bill to authorize the Department of Energy to conduct collaborative research with the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to improve healthcare services for veterans in the United States, and for other purposes.
• 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 designating the week of September 14 through September 21, 2019, as "National Estuaries Week".
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify nondiscrimination rules to protect older, longer service participants in retirement plans.
• A bill to streamline the employer reporting process and strengthen the eligibility verification process for the premium assistance tax credit and cost-sharing subsidy.
• A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize The American Legion to determine the requirements for membership in The American Legion, and for other purposes.
• A resolution celebrating 50 years of environmental progress in the Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie.
• A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridge crossings, and for other purposes.
• A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to improve Federal energy and water performance requirements for Federal buildings and establish a Federal Energy Management Program.
• A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
• A resolution designating October 8, 2019, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
• A bill to reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strike the provision of the American Opportunity Tax Credit that denies the credit to students with felony drug convictions.
• A bill to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the budget justifications and appropriation requests of agencies be made publicly available.
• A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Turkey, and for other purposes.
• A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government.
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry.
• A bill to promote United States national security and prevent the resurgence of ISIS, and for other purposes.
• 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 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 honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Senator Kay Hagan.
• A resolution designating November 2, 2019, as "National Bison Day".
• A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison.
• A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer certain funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan, and for other purposes.
• A bill to authorize an AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration, and for other purposes.
• A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, as "National Family Service Learning Week".
• A bill to assist States, tribes, territories, counties, and cities in implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act, and for other purposes.