See the military as integral to security. They support growing and funding military branches and operations as well as improving the care of veterins. source
Democrats support the military and call for more robust support programs for veterans. They want to cut back on large scale military maneuvers, finding them dangerous and costly.
Republicans generally favor the border wall for national security. Limiting access through the borders is believed to be an effective way to combat drug and human trafficking, terrorist movements, and illegal entry. source
Democrats support border security but oppose the wall as an ineffective means of regulating issues along the border. They also oppose the wall due to concerns over eminent domain, funding, and damage to local ecosystems. source
The Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that the U.S. government cannot add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
The Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that the U.S. government cannot add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Republicans focus on the rights and safety of the unborn. Goals focus on restrictions and bans of induced abortions to advocate for the life of the fetus.
Democrats focus on the rights and safety of the woman. Goals focus on the woman’s right and ability to choose whether they should carry a fetus to term.
Republicans primarily protest diversity propositions because they feel the measures would force businesses to hire and give promotions based on race, gender, and other factors instead of skills and accomplishments. They also feel the focus on diversity creates divisive labels rather than an inclusive atmosphere. source
Democrats back the bill to repeal wealthy business tax cuts to fund proactive measures like education and a diverse resume pool that businesses can use to find qualified and diversified candidates. source
Republicans focus on the rights and safety of the unborn. Goals focus on restrictions and bans of induced abortions to advocate for the life of the fetus.
Democrats focus on the rights and safety of the woman. Goals focus on the woman’s right and ability to choose whether they should carry a fetus to term.
See the military as integral to security. They support growing and funding military branches and operations as well as improving the care of veterins. source
Democrats support the military and call for more robust support programs for veterans. They want to cut back on large scale military maneuvers, finding them dangerous and costly.
Republicans generally favor the border wall for national security. Limiting access through the borders is believed to be an effective way to combat drug and human trafficking, terrorist movements, and illegal entry. source
Democrats support border security but oppose the wall as an ineffective means of regulating issues along the border. They also oppose the wall due to concerns over eminent domain, funding, and damage to local ecosystems. source
The Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that the U.S. government cannot add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
The Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that the U.S. government cannot add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Republicans primarily protest diversity propositions because they feel the measures would force businesses to hire and give promotions based on race, gender, and other factors instead of skills and accomplishments. They also feel the focus on diversity creates divisive labels rather than an inclusive atmosphere. source
Democrats back the bill to repeal wealthy business tax cuts to fund proactive measures like education and a diverse resume pool that businesses can use to find qualified and diversified candidates. source
• An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
• A bill to coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools.
• A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for, and make determinations regarding, roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program, and for other purposes.
• A resolution designating the month of September 2019 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".
• A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research.
• A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
• A bill to amend the United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems, and for other purposes.
• A resolution proclaiming the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as "National Clean Energy Week".
• A resolution supporting Lights on Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.
• A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reduce drug storages, and for other purposes.
• A bill to support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world, and other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals filing jointly can deduct for certain State and local taxes.
• A bill to provide assistance to combat the escalating burden of Lyme disease and other tick and vector-borne diseases and disorders.
• A bill to amend title XXIX of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program under such title relating to lifespan respite care.
• A bill to establish within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services a special task force on ensuring Medicare beneficiary access to innovative diabetes technologies and services.
• A resolution expressing the gratitude of the Senate for the people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities.
• A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe.
• A resolution designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
• A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".
• A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
• A bill to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China.
• A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to establish a program to incentivize innovation and to enhance the industrial competitiveness of the United States by developing technologies to reduce emissions of nonpower industrial sectors, and for other purposes.
• A bill to promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
• A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
• A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the weatherization assistance program, and for other purposes.
• A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish or designate the Distributed Energy Opportunity Board to carry out a program to facilitate a voluntary streamlined process for local permitting of distributed renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging systems, and for other purposes.
• A bill to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to identify security vulnerabilities of certain entities in the energy sector.
• A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 21, 2019, as "National Estuaries Week".
• A bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.
• A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish the CHP Technical Assistance Partnership Program, and for other purposes.
• A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
• 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 the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
• A bill to restore administrative law judges to the competitive service, and for other purposes.
• A bill to enhance domestic marine debris response, and for other purposes.
• A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on best practices to protect them from exposure to PFAS and to limit and prevent the release of PFAS into the environment, and for other purposes.
• A bill to enhance global engagement to combat marine debris, and for other purposes.
• A bill to increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
• A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".
• A bill to establish a task force to review policies and measures to promote, and to develop best practices for, reduction of short-lived climate pollutants, and for other purposes.
• 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 bill to support the peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen, to address the resulting humanitarian crisis, and to hold the perpetrators responsible for murdering a Saudi dissident.
• A bill to allow United States citizens and legal residents to travel between the United States and Cuba.
• A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps.
• A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the conference on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 630A of the House amendment (relating to the repeal of a requirement of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amounts of dependency and indemnity compensation).
• A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.
• A bill to amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime, and for other purposes.
• A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
• A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
• 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 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and update the credit for nonbusiness energy property.
• 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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and update the new energy efficient home credit.
• A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes.
• A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Turkey, and for other purposes.
• A bill to establish a grant program for wind energy research, development, and demonstration, and for other purposes.
• 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 resolution supporting the goal and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.
• A resolution recognizing the month of October 2019 as "National Principals Month".
• A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Senator Kay Hagan.
• A bill to create jobs and drive innovation and economic growth in the United States by supporting and promoting the manufacture of next-generation technologies, including refrigerants, solvents, fire suppressants, foam blowing agents, aerosols, and propellants.
• A resolution recognizing October 2019 as "National Women's Small Business Month".
• A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work in cooperation with the international community and continue to exercise global leadership to address the causes and effects of climate change, and for other purposes.
• A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".
• A bill to modify the procedures for issuing special recreation permits for certain public land units, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Services Act to revise and extend nursing workforce development programs.
• A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program.
• A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
• A resolution designating the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".
• A bill to improve transit-oriented development financing, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to provide for congressional oversight of the board of directors of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and to protect amateur athletes from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
• A bill to establish the Office of Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
• A resolution recognizing November 2019 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
• A bill to improve efforts to combat marine debris, and for other purposes.
• A bill to provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry, and for other purposes.
• A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
• A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis.
• A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
• A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.