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Housing & Economic ProsperityHousing affordability, homeownership, rental assistance, appraisal equity and wealth building.Jobs & WorkforceEmployment, wages, labor standards, apprenticeships and workforce training.HealthcareHealth coverage, hospital access, maternal health, mental health and prescription costs.EducationK-12 schools, HBCUs, higher education access and student loan policy.Civil Rights & JusticeCivil rights enforcement, criminal justice policy, courts and equal protection.Voting & DemocracyVoting rights, election administration, redistricting and ballot access.Public SafetyPolicing policy, gun violence prevention, community safety and emergency response.Environment & ClimateClean air and water, environmental justice, climate resilience and pollution.Energy & InfrastructureEnergy costs, the grid, water systems, roads, bridges and public works.Technology & BroadbandBroadband access and affordability, digital equity, privacy and AI policy.Small Business & CapitalAccess to capital, lending, contracting opportunity and entrepreneurship.Agriculture & FoodFarm policy, Black farmers, nutrition assistance and food access.Women & FamiliesChild care, family leave, maternal health and family economic security.YouthYouth programs, juvenile justice, school safety and opportunity pipelines.Black Men & BoysPolicy and programs focused on outcomes for Black men and boys.Foreign AffairsDiplomacy, global development, Africa and diaspora policy.ImmigrationImmigration policy, Black immigrant communities, asylum and enforcement.Veterans & MilitaryVeterans benefits and care, service members and military families.Government & OversightFederal oversight, ethics, appropriations and government accountability.TransportationTransit, aviation, rail, road safety and mobility access.Community DevelopmentNeighborhood investment, local grants, disaster recovery and revitalization.

Legislation

Bills that affect your community

Ranked by the issues you follow and the work your own delegation does. Every bill links to the official record.

H.R. 14
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Would restore federal review of state and local election law changes in places with a record of discrimination.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Voting Civil Rights
Official record
H.R. 3305
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
A package of bills on maternal mortality data, community birth workers, postpartum coverage and maternal mental health.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Healthcare Families
Official record
H.R. 1280
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Would change federal standards on use of force, qualified immunity, misconduct records and pattern-or-practice investigations.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Public Safety Civil Rights
Official record
H.R. 68
Housing Fairness Act
Would fund fair housing testing and enforcement to detect discrimination in rentals, sales and lending.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Housing
Official record
S. 1180
HBCU Research Capacity Legislation
Would expand federal research infrastructure grants for HBCUs.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Education
Official record
H.R. 2500
Broadband Affordability Legislation
Would create a replacement monthly internet discount for qualifying households.
Why this is here: Tracked nationally
Broadband
Official record

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What is happening

news

Housing costs return to the top of the congressional agenda

Rent, insurance and appraisal gaps are driving a new round of housing bills and oversight letters on Capitol Hill.

Legislation

Bills being tracked

H.R. 14
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Would restore federal review of state and local election law changes in places with a record of discrimination.
H.R. 3305
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
A package of bills on maternal mortality data, community birth workers, postpartum coverage and maternal mental health.
H.R. 1280
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Would change federal standards on use of force, qualified immunity, misconduct records and pattern-or-practice investigations.
H.R. 68
Housing Fairness Act
Would fund fair housing testing and enforcement to detect discrimination in rentals, sales and lending.

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539 current members of the House and Senate, including 60 Congressional Black Caucus members, with committees, offices and contact details.