:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/275bcf2c67729227dd202327e69442ea/US%20Capitol%20REUTERS%20TT%2077.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Bipartisan Group Of Texans In The U.S. House Support Ending President’s Authority To Use Military Force In Iraq")
All Texas Democratic members backed the bill, along with five Republicans: U.S. House Reps. Michael Burgess of Lewisville, Michael Cloud of Victoria, Lance Gooden of Terrell, Louie Gohmert of Tyler and Chip Roy of Austin.
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A federal bill was recently reintroduced, proposing sweeping changes to the way the military investigates sexual assault and harassment allegations. Texas lawmakers are urging Congress to make it law.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2e24eed9c97c2ddd89dc73e08530bfda/VP%20Harris%20Texas%20Dems%20REUTERS%20TT.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Vice President Kamala Harris Says Texas Is Key Example Of Why A New Federal Elections Law Is Needed")
After their walkout to derail a priority GOP voting bill, Harris met with Texas Democrats at the White House as lawmakers call on Congress to pass legislation to restore federal oversight of elections.
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More than a dozen states have passed or advanced legislation to place new checks on the powers of public health agencies in the wake of the pandemic.
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The meeting will take place Wednesday, according to Harris’ office.
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