#H.R. 2882

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Senator Lee's Amendment to the House message of concurrence to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2882

Senator Lee (R-UT) is trying to block an app used to schedule immigration court appointments. Vote now underway.

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Upcoming: H.R. 2882 Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 as amended

H.R. 2882 Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023, as amended, sponsored by , is scheduled for a vote by the House of Representatives on the week of February 5th, 2024.

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Upcoming: H.R. 2882 Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023 as amended

H.R. 2882 Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023, as amended, sponsored by , is scheduled for a vote by the House of Representatives on the week of February 5th, 2024. https://ift.tt/egCvX8x

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This is regarding H.R. 2882, the budget bill that was forced through at the threat of a government shutdown. Literally every democrat voted for it except for Michael Bennet from Colorado. Bernie also voted against specifically because of the UNRWA provision.

The screenshots are from this tweet by Arnaud Bertrand: https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1771588041855111515

Here's an article about it that shows how each senator voted: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/03/23/senate-vote-government-shutdown-bill-results/

I think these are the house votes, though the vote distribution is different from how it was reported in the tweet:

Finally, a white house press release about it:

[cathrynstreich]

NAGLREP Calls on NAR to Publicly Support Equality Act

The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) has called on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to publicly support the bipartisan Equality Act (H.R. 2882/S. 1006), which would amend civil rights law—including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act—to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity. NAGLREP Founder Jeff Berger sent a letter to NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall and NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, as well as NAGLREP’s corporate partners. NAGLREP is also urging REALTORS® to contact their Congressperson and Senators to support.

“NAGLREP and NAR have enjoyed a great working relationship over the years, including our work back in 2010 which amended NAR’s Code of Ethics to prohibit members from discriminating based on sexual orientation and gender identity,” says Berger. “NAR has been way out in front of the federal government and 28 states, which offer no protection. We must continue to do more. Discrimination in the workplace, education, credit, housing and elsewhere has a lifelong effect on LGBT’s careers and earning potential, along with the desire and ability to afford a home.”

The Equality Act was introduced in May 2017 by Congressman David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). The bill was discussed at NAGLREP’s second annual LGBT Housing Policy Summit, held recently in Washington, D.C.

“NAGLREP has taken a leading role in making certain the real estate industry understands the implications of discrimination,” said Roddy Flynn, executive director of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. “The Equality Act is a sweeping bill that would provide the LGBT community with the protections all people should enjoy. This year especially, with the backdrop of the 50th commemoration of the Fair Housing Act, we need to continue to bring awareness to the importance of protecting LGBT rights.”

“GLADD, AARP and our own LGBT Real Estate Report have shown that discrimination is on the rise,” says John Graff, chair of NAGLREP’s Policy Committee. “Housing is such a critical part of our lives and the American economy. Our industry greatly benefits from the nearly $1 trillion in LGBT buying power and we believe the real estate industry has the clout to enact change. There is no need to have any barriers for homeownership.”

NAGLREP has approximately 2,000 members, and its corporate partners include Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Housing Policy Summit sponsor, and Realogy, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, RE/MAX, Engel & Vӧlkers, and Real Living Real Estate.

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I don't follow American politics, but this sounds like one hell of a nice bill! But wow, imagine American politics actually being so left-wing and evil to the right as this video describes them lol.... A man can dream.....

Ok, let me go on a little rant;

This reminds me of a paper I had to write about the Leopold I statue in Antwerp, Belgium.

Not everyone in Antwerp was a fan of King Leopold I. So when the statue was planned to be placed, 1868, accusations about being "anti-Antwerp" or "anti-patriotic" where thrown to both sides of the debate. One newspaper even wrote that "bloody incidentes" may happen were the statue to be placed. (The discussion was mostly fought in newspapers.)

This TikTok really reminds me of those articles. If people want to, I can absolutely post a translation of one of them. They're really funny! They really put into perspective about what strange little things people can get upset. (E.g. being upset about LGBT rights, ya know, just in general being made about that.)

It's not a perfect comparison of course, but I was reminded of it.

Also, I love finding sources, here's the bill if you wanna read it yourself;

Also, sorry last thing, I love how he says "Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund" like its a bad thing. It's literally an organisation meant to increase sex equality. As in, it's specifically meant to "advance economic security for women and girls by increasing their access to resources, services, and leadership opportunities and by addressing the barriers that limit their ability to participate fully in the economy" according to the US gouvernment themselves.

Like, unless you want women to live in poverty and you want girls not to go to school, you should be all for giving money to the GEEAF.

And I don't know this guy nor do I care to know him, but it he doesn't even want girls to recieve education...... I'm just done.....

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Reset the clock! Wake me up when September ends

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Here's the final roll call vote on the motion to approve the House message to concur to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Final tally: 74-24, with two not voting.

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https://www.wsj.com/politics/house-senate-government-shutdown-vote-fccc16e6?mod=djemalertNEWS

Passed at 2:13 am, two hours after the deadline. It now goes to President Biden to sign, which will most likely happen later today, as it will take some time to print and deliver the signing copy. You can't use email for legislation.

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Senator Budd's amendment fails

Motion fails 47-51. Now finally moving to final passage. I'm going to bed and will post the roll call in the morning.

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Senator Budd has another amendment

Senator Budd (R-NC) takes another run at "illegal" immigrants committing violent crime. Roll call vote called.

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Senator Haggerty's amendment

Senator Haggerty (R-TN) wants to ban taxpayer money being used to fund charter planes from foreign countries bringing immigrants to the U.S.

Motion fails 47 to 51.

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Senator Budd's amendment fails

Motion fails 47-51, now to amendment from Senator Haggerty (R-TN).

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Senator Budd's amendment

Senator Budd (R-NC) proposes an amendment to block any "illegal" immigrant that commits a crime from ever being granted citizenship. Roll call vote underway.

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Senator Johnson's amendment fails, now to Senator Lankford's amendments

Motion is tabled, 51-47, amendment by Senator Johnson (R-WI) that would cut funding to sanctuary cities.

Next amendment by Senator Lankford (R-OK) to cut funding to a hospital that performs "late-term" abortions. Voice vote fails.

Next amendment by Senator Lankford (R-OK) , calling for detention of immigrants that are considered a national security threat. Voice vote fails.

Yes, I'm cutting down on the posts. I'm exhausted and this is all a waste of time.

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Senator Johnson's amendment

Senator Johnson (R-WI) wants to cut funding to sanctuary cities due to crimes committed by "illegal" immigrants. Motion to table vote is now underway.