Should there be stronger laws against the revolving door b/t government & the financial industry? (S1779)

“This seems like common sense legislation. We don’t want those regulating the industry to receive any kind of benefit from that industry (whether before or after). This would obviously incentivize them to act favorably toward that industry, especially since they can make significantly more money in the private sector than with the government.”

Should less than honorably discharged gay veterans receive honorable discharges? (S1766)

Summary for Congressional bill S 1766 (114th): An estimated 100,000 service members since WWII have been discharged due to their sexual orientation. This bill gives gay veterans a path to an honorable discharge, if their sexual orientation was the only reason for their dishonorable discharge. If an honorable discharge given, also requires sexual orientation to be removed […]

Should Congress have to read every bill before they vote on it? (S1571)

Summary for Congressional bill S 1571 (114th): Members of Congress must sign an affidavit saying that they read the entire bill, if they vote yes on the bill. Requires the bill to be posted online 7 days before a final vote. Requires advance public notice on scheduled votes in Congress. Requires entire bills to be read to […]

Should we encourage stronger pistol licensing laws nationwide? (HR2732)

Summary for Congressional bill HR 2732 (114th): Allows the Attorney General to give grants to help states make stronger handgun purchaser licensing laws. States must include the following for applicants: be at least 21 years old background & criminal history checks apply at the police station reapply for license within 5 years fingerprints & photograph […]

Should Marijuana Businesses be able to open bank accounts? (HR2076)

Summary for Congressional bill HR 2076 (114th): Allows legal marijuana companies to open bank accounts. In Depth: The FDIC is a federal (national) institute that guarantees a bank’s deposits. However, since marijuana is illegal on the national level, banks can run into trouble. Banks are not allowed to knowingly serve a customer who is engaged in illegal […]

Figuring it all out.

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