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Legislative Calls to Action -- June 23, 2026
Federal News Clarity Act The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act (H.R. 3633) is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to regulate the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry in the United States. It establishes clear legal rules, divides regulatory authority, and creates consumer protections by formalizing how different types of digital assets are classified. Myth vs. Fact: The CLARITY Act | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs For
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Legislative Calls to Action -- June 10, 2026
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) reauthorization due June 12, when a temporary 45-day patch runs out, remains a focus in Congress. Negotiators are close to a bipartisan deal that would reauthorize FISA Section 702 for three years, according to multiple sources involved in the talks. This is a Senate-driven process, with Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) seeking to maximize Democratic support. There’s been close coordination with the Hous
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Legislative Calls to Action -- June 3, 2026
Update on the ICE/DHS Reconciliation Vote The reconciliation bill in question is a ~$72 billion package called "Reconciliation 2.0" focused mainly on funding ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for three years. Republicans had hoped to pass it before the Memorial Day recess and send it to the House for consideration, with the goal of getting it to the president by June 1. However, internal disagreements over certain provisions delayed the process, forcing Senate Major
Jun 25 min read
Legislative Calls to Action -- May 27, 2026
Why did the House suddenly recess without voting on a reconciliation package on May 21st? ICE/DHS Reconciliation Vote — The Full Story – up to May 22nd The Background: Why reconciliation? DHS funding became a flashpoint in Congress after two deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026. In response, Democrats pledged to object to any funding for DHS without reforms to its immigration enforcement agencies. The department shut down on February 14 amid the s
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Legislative Calls to Action -- May 20, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act This bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities. For example, the bill increases the statutory maximum loan limits for mortgage insurance programs administered by the Federal Housing Administration for multifamily homes and requires the use of a more specific inflation index for such loans. The bill also increase
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Legislative Calls to Action -- May 13, 2026
Continued Fallout of Supreme Court Decision Last week, the Supreme Court destroyed what little remained of the Voting Rights Act. In Louisiana v. Callais on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Court eliminated the law’s protections against lawmakers drawing maps that dilute the political power of minority voters. The decision continued more than a decade of the Court’s assaults on what is often called the crown jewel of the civil rights movement. The opinion’s reasoning is based in pa
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Legislative Calls to Action -- April 28, 2026
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702 Under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the U.S. government engages in mass, warrantless surveillance of Americans’ and foreigners’ phone calls, text messages, emails, and other electronic communications. Information collected under the law without a warrant can be used to prosecute and imprison people, even for crimes that have nothing to do with national security. Given our nation’s history of
Apr 284 min read
Early Voting Locations in 42 Central Indiana Counties
It can be hard to find Early Voting information. Each county in Indiana appears to have a different priority level for sharing that information easily with voters. Click on the county name to see the Early Voting locations, dates, and times. *Some of these links may open a Facebook post, news article, or a county website's PDF file in an effort to take you directly to the Early Voting information for that county. All voters can visit https://indianavoters.in.gov to search man
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Legislative Calls to Action -- April 15, 2026
The House is returning from recess on April 13, with major legislative action expected to begin on April 14, including potential votes on the DHS funding bill. DHS Funding and Government Shutdown The House is under pressure to end a 66-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security . Members are debating a Senate-passed funding bill that would reopen the department, though disputes remain over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patr
Apr 144 min read
Free Rides - Boone County Early Voting
From our friends at Indivisible Boone Indiana. The primary election is underway in Boone County. Registered voters are encouraged to vote early to avoid waiting in line. Boone County has new polling places this year, giving voters more options. Votes may be cast at any location in Boone County. Indivisible Boone Indiana (IBI), is a non-partisan, non-profit group working to preserve, protect, and expand democracy. IBI is organizing ballot trains (carpool rides) using volunteer
Apr 142 min read
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