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Policing reform legislation gets renewed push on Capitol Hill

Friday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One day after President Joe Biden called for Congress to deliver compromise legislation on policing reform to his desk by May 25 -- the anniversary of George Floyd’s death -- the families of victims of police violence, including Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd,... Read More.

‘This can’t happen anymore’: A year after Vanessa Guillen’s death, family demands legislation

Thursday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It has been one year since Army specialist Vanessa Guillen was last seen alive at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. On the anniversary of her death, her family gathered in Washington, D.C., to push members of Congress to pass a bill... Read More.

Jon Stewart, lawmakers announce legislation to help veterans impacted by burn pits

Tuesday, April 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Comedian Jon Stewart joined lawmakers on Tuesday to announce legislation that would make it easier for veterans with diseases linked to burn pits to access Veterans Affairs benefits. "For those that have fought and defended and served this country, for them to come... Read More.

Girl’s letter to lawmaker leads to legislation for people with hearing loss

Thursday, February 11 by ABC News

By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Legislation being considered in Congress that would require insurance providers to cover hearing aid devices is the brainchild of a now 11-year-old girl.Ally Tumblin, now a fifth-grade student in Colorado, was 9 years... Read More.

Voting rights legislation across country looks to both restrict, expand access

Wednesday, January 27 by ABC News

By IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- It's been less than three months since the U.S. saw a record-breaking election turnout, and state leaders across the country are introducing legislation that changes how their localities would operate future elections.But... Read More.

Senate passes legislation aimed at protecting Olympic athletes from assault

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

By ALLISON PECORIN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- On the day the 2020 games were scheduled to begin before the pandemic, a look at what the games would have looked like and historic precedent for canceling or pausing the games.Legislation... Read More.

Senate Dems block GOP policing reform bill, dimming chances of legislation

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

By ALLISON PECORIN and TRISH TURNER, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Democrats voted almost unanimously on Wednesday against a Republican policing reform proposal, effectively ending congressional efforts to rein in law enforcement as thousands of protesters continue to flood streets across... Read More.

Stories tagged with: legislation

Policing reform legislation gets renewed push on Capitol Hill

‘This can’t happen anymore’: A year after Vanessa Guillen’s death, family demands legislation

Jon Stewart, lawmakers announce legislation to help veterans impacted by burn pits

Girl’s letter to lawmaker leads to legislation for people with hearing loss

Voting rights legislation across country looks to both restrict, expand access

Senate passes legislation aimed at protecting Olympic athletes from assault

Senate Dems block GOP policing reform bill, dimming chances of legislation

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