Lawmakers have been talking about possible gun safety legislation for weeks. Many call this bill the most sweeping update to gun reform in the U.S. in decades.
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The new map puts both Representatives Bost and Rep. Mary Miller in the 12th district. The mostly southern Illinois district will grow from 12 to 32 counties.Â
The Democratic speaker of the Oregon House has rescinded a deal she made with Republicans to share power as lawmakers redraw political boundaries and add an additional U.S. House seat for the state. The now defunct agreement made earlier this year had drawn national attention because Democrats, who have overwhelming majorities in the Legislature, had
The once-a-decade battle over redistricting is set to be a showdown over the suburbs, as new census data showed rapid growth around some of the nation’s largest cities and shrinking population in many rural counties. From Texas to Florida, some of the biggest gains reported Thursday came in states where Republicans will control the redistricting
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced she won’t be seeking another term in Congress.
Representative Mike Bost crossed party lines to vote for the Violence Against Women Act, which strengthens protections for abuse survivors.
A group of lawmakers are echoing Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s call to pass a bill to combat domestic terrorism.
Presidential primaries may top the ballot June 23, but there are several others races to be decided in Kentucky including party nominations for a U.S. Senate seat.
The U.S. House has voted to send two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the “Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act,� or TRACED Act, to crack down on those who spam Americans with automated calls.