Congress is back in session this week, and policymakers will confront many issues that are important to our community.
Washington Policy Outlook – Week of April 12, 2021
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VIDEO: What’s happening in Congress this week
Here’s what we’re following in Congress this week, including our reaction to President Trump’s proposed 2021 budget that would inflict significant damage to Latino communities.
Trump’s budget would drastically slash investments that educate, empower, and promote the health of hardworking Americans, including Latinos. Find out more here and in the video below.
VIDEO: What’s happening in Washington this week
This week is a busy one on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you need to know.
VIDEO: What’s happening in Congress this week
This week, the House will send the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate, officially calling for an impeachment trial. This makes Trump only the third U.S. president since this country’s founding to be impeached in office.
Find out more below:
VIDEO: What’s happening in Congress this week
As the year begins, there are several key events taking place this week on Capitol Hill to be aware of.
The aftermath of the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is dominating Capitol Hill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised to introduce a vote on a war powers resolution that would limit Trump administration actions in Iran by the end of the week.
And the impeachment drama continues. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restated his demand that senators agree to basic terms to get a trial underway—at the same time, he hopes to delay the decisions about new witnesses. In the meantime, normal business will continue in the chamber.
VIDEO: What’s happening in Congress this week
Here’s our Washington policy outlook for this week.