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Every time Donald Trump signs a document which makes the world a worse place, donate to an organization whose work counters that order.

Yearly summary

YearTotalType: EOType: determinationType: lawType: memorandumType: noticeType: orderType: proclamationStatus: donatedStatus: in progressStatus: no donation
202128141041084816
20204676991474934315610617344
2019399452113724311140514344
2018578371731333292147480530
201734055129734221119750265

Monthly summary

MonthTotalType: EOType: determinationType: lawType: memorandumType: noticeType: orderType: proclamationStatus: donatedStatus: in progressStatus: no donation
2021-0128141041084816
2020-12831105941085276
2020-111620024084012
2020-10744235440256365
2020-0937630330227327
2020-0835708911913022
2020-072271523048113
2020-0627824330711214
2020-05406013502512226
2020-04397048201811127
2020-035240219411315235
2020-021840224157110
2020-0124318000127017
2019-1237302801051135
2019-1127111124086021
2019-1042835130229231
2019-0935415230204130
2019-0833312011073030
2019-0735481222072033
2019-061951513045014
2019-0544403540287037
2019-0432316320175027
2019-0333713351134029
2019-0291021203207
2019-0153243731063050
2018-1214651130310620144
2018-1125216330105020
2018-10590423730224055
2018-09402315120174036
2018-0826201122092024
2018-0745413202060045
2018-0628211723035023
2018-0545917240229036
2018-04433310410227036
2018-03583030261163055
2018-022110751161020
2018-0142422521086036
2017-122542830082023
2017-11310016130111030
2017-1038309430194034
2017-0940359321177033
2017-0823301231044019
2017-07113100304209
2017-062332843037016
2017-0535325140208027
2017-0441100122101610031
2017-033580102201310025
2017-021680510021006
2017-01227031000210012

Summary of donations by topic

TopicTotal donationsBy doc yearMost recentOrganization
civil liberties216/5/4/6/0
152021-04-09American Civil Liberties Union
32019-10-08Center for Constitutional Rights
12017-04-08Electronic Frontier Foundation
22017-09-07Electronic Privacy Information Center
civil rights434/1/9/28/1
12021-04-09Color of Change
72020-10-26Fair Fight
202020-10-25Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
122020-10-25NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
32021-04-23Southern Poverty Law Center
criminal justice31/2/0/0/0
22019-03-03Massachusetts Bail Fund
12017-02-18We The Protesters
disaster relief33/0/0/0/0
12017-09-10Baker Ripley
12017-08-31Montrose Center
12017-12-30My Brother's Workshop
domestic violence10/0/1/0/0
12019-12-12NNEDV
elections381/5/0/30/2
52020-08-15Biden/Harris 2020
12018-10-20Black Voters Matter
12018-09-02EMILY's List
22018-01-06League of Women Voters
12018-10-22Move On
12018-07-03Rick Neal for U.S. Congress
262020-10-31SwingLeft
12020-09-19We Got The Vote (FRRC) Fines and Fees Campaign
environment2715/7/5/0/0
12017-02-20Appalachian Mountain Advocates
32018-10-28Conservation Law Foundation
62019-04-14Earthjustice
12017-07-27Food & Water Watch
62019-11-25Natural Resources Defense Council
32019-03-31Nature Conservancy
42019-04-04Sierra Club
32018-11-29Union of Concerned Scientists
governance54/0/1/0/0
12017-02-10Allied Progress
12017-02-06Center for Science in the Public Interest
12019-07-04Democratic Party
12017-02-10Jewish Family & Children's Service of Boston
12017-01-26Union of Concerned Scientists
gun control72/2/3/0/0
62019-08-20Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
12018-11-25Giffords Law Center
health insurance11/0/0/0/0
12017-01-27Fenway Health
immigration/refuge3612/5/11/8/0
12019-03-11Border Network for Human Rights
52019-05-21Council on American-Islamic Relations
82021-04-23HIAS
42019-05-21MIRA Coalition
52020-04-17MassUndocuFund
92019-04-08National Immigration Law Center
22019-07-04RAICES
22017-07-11UN Refugee Agency
international humanitarian3610/9/9/8/0
42021-03-28American Jewish World Service
282021-04-09Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
32019-04-12UNOCHA Somalia Humanitarian Fund
12017-07-14UNOCHA Sudan Humanitarian Fund
international justice62/1/1/2/0
62021-04-23Human Rights Watch
journalism33/0/0/0/0
12017-06-27Project on Government Oversight
12017-03-06Talking Points Memo
12017-02-03Washington Post
labor41/2/1/0/0
42019-10-19Labor Notes
lgbt rights21/1/0/0/0
22018-08-28OutServe-SLDN
nuclear proliferation103/3/3/1/0
52021-04-02Arms Control Association
12017-09-30Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
42019-07-04Nuclear Threat Initiative
poverty210/1/0/20/0
102020-08-07GiveDirectly
52020-06-28Greater Boston Food Bank
12019-04-06Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
52020-05-25Urban Justice Center
reproductive rights114/2/2/2/1
62021-04-02Center for Reproductive Rights
22017-03-04International Planned Parenthood Foundation
32019-08-29Planned Parenthood
war on drugs62/2/1/1/0
62021-04-23Drug Policy Alliance

Table of presidential documents

This table was last updated on 2021-04-23.

DateIDDescriptionStatusOrganizationComment
2021-01-19memorandum 20210119_01 (gpo)Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Venezuelansincomplete
2021-01-18proclamation 10138 (gpo)Terminating Suspensions of Entry Into the United States of Aliens Who Have Been Physically Present in the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Federative Republic of Brazilincomplete
2021-01-18EO 13980 (gpo)Protecting Americans From Overcriminalization Through Regulatory ReformincompleteThis seems to fall under the general umbrella of "making it harder for people to be prosecuted for white-collar crimes." I think donating to a bail fund would be reasonable more-or-less regardless of what the ultimate impact of this EO turns out to be.
2021-01-18EO 13977 (gpo)Protecting Law Enforcement Officers, Judges, Prosecutors, and Their Familiesincomplete
2021-01-15notice 20210115_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Southern Border of the United StatesincompleteLast time this came up, i donated to Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; either that again, or a pro-immigration group, would be reasonable this time.
2021-01-14EO 13976 (gpo)Establishing the Wildland Fire Management Policy CommitteeincompleteI didn't find much about whether this idea has any merit, but donating to an environmentalist group would be reasonable.
2021-01-10proclamation 10132 (gpo)Honoring United States Capitol Police Officersincomplete
2021-01-08EO 13973 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Environmental Protection AgencyincompleteI might actually want to give to an environmentalist org for this one
2020-12-31proclamation 10131 (gpo)Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Continue To Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreakincomplete
2020-12-10EO 13964 (gpo)Rebranding United States Foreign Assistance To Advance American InfluenceincompleteThis seems like a good issue on which to support UNOCHA.
2020-10-31memorandum 20201031_01 (gpo)Protecting Jobs, Economic Opportunities, and National Security for All Americans by Ensuring Appropriate Support of Innovative Technologies for Using Our Domestic Natural ResourcesincompleteThis looks anti-environmental in a way i might care about
2020-10-30proclamation 10115 (gpo)National Day of Remembrance for Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens, 2020incompleteAs far as i can tell, this is a new thing, and i should support a pro-immigration/refugee org for it
2020-10-13EO 13956 (gpo)Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water InfrastructureincompleteI don't know a lot about this, but i'd like to donate to an environmental org that does.
2020-09-30EO 13953 (gpo)Addressing the Threat to the Domestic Supply Chain From Reliance on Critical Minerals From Foreign Adversaries and Supporting the Domestic Mining and Processing IndustriesincompletePer this blog explainer, this is a pro-mining EO, so an environmentalist org would be a reasonable target.
2020-09-21EO 13949 (gpo)Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to the Conventional Arms Activities of IranincompleteI usually give to an anti-nuclear policy org for actions related to Iran sanctions
2020-09-09proclamation 10071 (gpo)Revision to United States Marine Scientific Research PolicyincompleteThis seems like an anti-marine-research move, at the margins. This blog post is a reasonable explainer. I'd like to donate to an environmentalist org.
2020-07-18proclamation 10057 (gpo)Death of John Lewisincomplete
2020-06-17notice 20200617_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North KoreaincompleteI've always given to an anti-proliferation org for this, either NTI or ACA.
2020-06-05proclamation 10049 (gpo)Modifying the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentincompleteAs you can guess from the name, Earthjustice is opposed to this.
2020-05-29proclamation 10048 (gpo)National Ocean Month, 2020incompleteI've historically given NRDC something for their lawyers in response to this proclamation.
2020-05-07EO 13921 (gpo)Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic GrowthincompleteHere's a decent summary. This is primarily a pro-business-at-the-expense-of-the-environment order.
2020-04-03notice 20200403_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SomaliaincompleteI've given to UNOCHA Somalia Humanitarian Fund every time this has come up previously
2020-03-30memorandum 20200330_02 (gpo)Extending the Wind-Down Period for Deferred Enforced Departure for LiberiansincompleteSee memorandum 20190328_01 for what i know about this --- i've given to immigrant defense orgs like NILC on this topic in the past.
2020-03-05notice 20200305_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to VenezuelaincompleteThe Wikipedia summary of the Venezuela crisis is somewhat helpful. In particular, it indicates that U.S. sanctions aren't primarily responsible for deepening the crisis, and that the Maduro administration has been hostile to humanitarian aid, but it doesn't say anything about the past year. There's an org, Rescate Venezuela, which is involved in the crisis on the ground. Here's an article about Rescate Venezuela being hassled by local authorities (i don't know anything about the source). It mentions that UNOCHA is supporting their org, and indeed here's UNOCHA's Venezuela page. So it seems like UNOCHA is a good target for Venezuela.
2020-02-28proclamation 9990 (gpo)Women's History Month, 2020incompleteI once gave to a reproductive rights org for this, and think i should start doing so again.
2019-12-20law 116-098: H.R.4566 (gpo)Virginia Beach Strong ActincompleteNobody voted against this, but i feel like voting to give tax-exempt status to money people give to victims of mass shootings, as opposed to passing meaningful legislation, is pretty insulting.
2019-10-09EO 13892 (gpo)Promoting the Rule of Law Through Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and AdjudicationincompleteThis is closely connected to EO 13891. Here's pillsburylaw.com on both. Based on that, treating both of these as environmental attacks would be a sane reading.
2019-10-09EO 13891 (gpo)Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance DocumentsincompleteBallotpedia says this "aims to prohibit federal administrative agencies from issuing binding rules through guidance documents."
2019-09-25proclamation 9931 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten Venezuela's Democratic InstitutionsincompleteUNOCHA is coordinating humanitarian work in Venezuela.
2021-01-18EO 13978 (gpo)Building the National Garden of American HeroesdoneSouthern Poverty Law CenterMaybe the SPLC would be a good target for this?
2021-01-17proclamation 10136 (gpo)National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2021doneCenter for Reproductive RightsI usually give to the Center for Reproductive Rights for this
2021-01-05EO 13972 (gpo)Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space ExplorationdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2021-01-05EO 13971 (gpo)Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and Other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese CompaniesdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-12-28EO 13969 (gpo)Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School ChoicedoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-12-08EO 13962 (gpo)Ensuring Access to United States Government COVID-19 VaccinesdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-12-04proclamation 10126 (gpo)Recognizing the Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco Over the Western SaharadoneSwingLeftHere's WaPo on this. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-12-03memorandum 20201203_02 (gpo)Extension of Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-12-03memorandum 20201203_01 (gpo)Extension of Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-11-24notice 20201124_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in NicaraguadoneAmerican Jewish World ServiceThis is a continuation of EO 13851, for which i gave to AJWS because they are doing work in Nicaragua.
2020-11-12notice 20201112_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructiondoneArms Control AssociationI always give to Arms Control Association for this
2020-11-12EO 13959 (gpo)Addressing the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Communist Chinese Military CompaniesdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-11-02EO 13958 (gpo)Establishing the President's Advisory 1776 CommissiondoneSwingLeftFrom the text, this seems to be an advisory commission around the narrative about the U.S. taught in schools. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-10-30notice 20201030_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've supported Doctors Without Borders in the past for this continuation, on the grounds that they were at least recently still active in the region.
2020-10-27determination 2021-02 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2021doneHIASI've historically supported HIAS for this
2020-10-21EO 13957 (gpo)Creating Schedule F in the Excepted ServicedoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-10-14determination 2021-01 (gpo)Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008doneHuman Rights WatchI've given to Human Rights Watch related to this in the past.
2020-10-08notice 20201008_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to SyriadoneSwingLeftThis is a continuation of a Trump-era EO, so folding this into anti-Trump election donation is reasonable.
2020-10-03EO 13954 (gpo)Saving Lives Through Increased Support for Mental- and Behavioral-Health NeedsdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-09-25EO 13952 (gpo)Protecting Vulnerable Newborn and Infant ChildrendoneCenter for Reproductive RightsNot sure why there hasn't been reporting on this, or rather, i can guess. But anyway i'd better give to Center for Reproductive Rights.
2020-09-24EO 13951 (gpo)An America-First Healthcare PlandoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-09-22EO 13950 (gpo)Combating Race and Sex StereotypingdoneColor of ChangeI think i'd like to give to Color of Change for this one.
2020-09-18proclamation 10081 (gpo)Death of Ruth Bader GinsburgdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI'm giving to the ACLU because of Ginsburg's legacy as a civil rights attorney and history working with that group.
2020-09-16determination 2020-11 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2021doneDrug Policy AllianceI always give to the Drug Policy Alliance for this one.
2020-09-13EO 13948 (gpo)Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America FirstdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-09-10notice 20200910_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in the United States ElectionsdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-08-29memorandum 20200829_01 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneWe Got The Vote (FRRC) Fines and Fees Campaign
2020-08-18proclamation 10062 (gpo)100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Nineteenth AmendmentdoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-08-08memorandum 20200808_02 (gpo)Continued Student Loan Payment Relief During the COVID-19 PandemicdoneBiden/Harris 2020This is one of Trump's orders that got press in Aug 2020 for being not especially legal or effective.
2020-08-08memorandum 20200808_01 (gpo)Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 DisasterdoneBiden/Harris 2020This is one of Trump's orders that got press in Aug 2020 for being not especially legal or effective.
2020-08-08EO 13945 (gpo)Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and HomeownersdoneBiden/Harris 2020This is one of Trump's orders that got press in Aug 2020 for being not especially legal or effective.
2020-08-07memorandum 20200807_03 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-08-07memorandum 20200807_02 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-08-07memorandum 20200807_01 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneSwingLeftI folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-08-06EO 13944 (gpo)Combating Public Health Emergencies and Strengthening National Security by Ensuring Essential Medicines, Medical Countermeasures, and Critical Inputs Are Made in the United StatesdoneBiden/Harris 2020
2020-08-03memorandum 20200803_03 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-08-03memorandum 20200803_02 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-08-03memorandum 20200803_01 (gpo)Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-08-03EO 13940 (gpo)Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices With the Interests of American WorkersdoneBiden/Harris 2020
2020-07-24EO 13947 (gpo)Lowering Drug Prices by Putting America FirstdoneSwingLeftI couldn't find a lot of good information on these four EOs, but the Republican approach to the U.S. health insurance/health care system under Trump has been a mess. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-24EO 13939 (gpo)Lowering Prices for Patients by Eliminating Kickbacks to MiddlemendoneSwingLeftI couldn't find a lot of good information on these four EOs, but the Republican approach to the U.S. health insurance/health care system under Trump has been a mess. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-24EO 13938 (gpo)Increasing Drug Importation To Lower Prices for American PatientsdoneSwingLeftI couldn't find a lot of good information on these four EOs, but the Republican approach to the U.S. health insurance/health care system under Trump has been a mess. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-24EO 13937 (gpo)Access to Affordable Life-Saving MedicationsdoneSwingLeftI couldn't find a lot of good information on these four EOs, but the Republican approach to the U.S. health insurance/health care system under Trump has been a mess. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-21memorandum 20200721_01 (gpo)Excluding Illegal Aliens From the Apportionment Base Following the 2020 CensusdoneSwingLeftHere's an explainer on this || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-14EO 13936 (gpo)The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong NormalizationdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionThis is different from the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (law 116-149): the law attempts to sanction China for suppressing Hong Kong; this EO restricts immigration from Hong Kong passport-holders, and is exactly the opposite of e.g. Vox's recommendation. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-07-09EO 13935 (gpo)White House Hispanic Prosperity InitiativedoneSwingLeftHere's some reporting on this order, which makes it clear that it's not a bad order, but is very targeted towards election season. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-07-03EO 13934 (gpo)Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American HeroesdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-29proclamation 10054 (gpo)Amendment to Proclamation 10052doneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-26EO 13933 (gpo)Protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues and Combating Recent Criminal ViolencedoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-26EO 13932 (gpo)Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job CandidatesdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-24EO 13930 (gpo)Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America's ChildrendoneSwingLeftThis increases the role of faith-based organizations in foster care; i'm still looking for a good reference. || I folded this into my pre-2020-election "vote Republicans out" donation push.
2020-06-22proclamation 10052 (gpo)Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus OutbreakdoneFair FightI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-16EO 13929 (gpo)Safe Policing for Safe CommunitiesdoneFair FightI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-06-11notice 20200611_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of BelarusdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I usually give to MSF for this.
2020-06-11EO 13928 (gpo)Blocking Property of Certain Persons Associated With the International Criminal CourtdoneHuman Rights WatchWhat the fuck?. Foreign Policy has some more flavor on this. I wonder if Human Rights Watch would be a good target here.
2020-06-04EO 13927 (gpo)Accelerating the Nation's Economic Recovery From the COVID-19 Emergency by Expediting Infrastructure Investments and Other ActivitiesdoneGreater Boston Food BankFor this round of COVID-19-related donations i'm going to support the Greater Boston Food Bank, as food banks in general are suffering from increased demands and increased restrictions during COVID.
2020-06-02memorandum 20200602_01 (gpo)Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneGreater Boston Food BankFor this round of COVID-19-related donations i'm going to support the Greater Boston Food Bank, as food banks in general are suffering from increased demands and increased restrictions during COVID.
2020-06-02EO 13926 (gpo)Advancing International Religious FreedomdoneFair FightThis is an interesting one, in that it's basically directing USAID to prioritize religious freedom, but it wasn't immediately clear to me whether that's at the expense of other priorities, or what has changed. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-05-29proclamation 10043 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers From the People's Republic of ChinadoneFair FightI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-05-28EO 13925 (gpo)Preventing Online CensorshipdoneFair FightThis is about actions Trump took against the FCC effectively to prevent his posts from being tagged as inaccurate on twitter. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-05-25proclamation 10042 (gpo)Amendment to Proclamation of May 24, 2020, Suspending Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel CoronavirusdoneFair FightI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-05-24proclamation 10041 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel CoronavirusdoneFair FightI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-05-20notice 20200520_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of IraqdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I always give to Doctors Without Borders for this.
2020-05-20memorandum 20200520_01 (gpo)Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneUrban Justice CenterFor this round of COVID-19-related giving, i'm supporting the Urban Justice Center's COVID-19 fund.
2020-05-19EO 13924 (gpo)Regulatory Relief To Support Economic RecoverydoneUrban Justice CenterFor this round of COVID-19-related giving, i'm supporting the Urban Justice Center's COVID-19 fund.
2020-05-14EO 13922 (gpo)Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act to the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation To Respond to the COVID-19 OutbreakdoneUrban Justice CenterFor this round of COVID-19-related giving, i'm supporting the Urban Justice Center's COVID-19 fund.
2020-05-08memorandum 20200508_01 (gpo)Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneUrban Justice CenterFor this round of COVID-19-related giving, i'm supporting the Urban Justice Center's COVID-19 fund.
2020-05-07notice 20200507_03 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to YemendoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've historically supported MSF for this.
2020-05-07notice 20200507_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of SyriadoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've historically supported MSF for this.
2020-05-07notice 20200507_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African RepublicdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've historically supported MSF for this.
2020-04-28memorandum 20200428_01 (gpo)Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneUrban Justice CenterFor this round of COVID-19-related giving, i'm supporting the Urban Justice Center's COVID-19 fund.
2020-04-28EO 13917 (gpo)Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Food Supply Chain Resources During the National Emergency Caused by the Outbreak of COVID- 19doneGreater Boston Food BankFor this round of COVID-19-related donations i'm going to support the Greater Boston Food Bank, as food banks in general are suffering from increased demands and increased restrictions during COVID.
2020-04-24law 116-139: H.R.266 (gpo)Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement ActdoneGreater Boston Food BankFor this round of COVID-19-related donations i'm going to support the Greater Boston Food Bank, as food banks in general are suffering from increased demands and increased restrictions during COVID.
2020-04-22proclamation 10014 (gpo)Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus OutbreakdoneHIASHIAS issued a statement protesting Trump's EO which i believe is related to this proclamation, and seems to have a robust COVID-19 response
2020-04-20memorandum 20200420_01 (gpo)Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic RecoverydoneGreater Boston Food BankFor this round of COVID-19-related donations i'm going to support the Greater Boston Food Bank, as food banks in general are suffering from increased demands and increased restrictions during COVID.
2020-04-18EO 13916 (gpo)National Emergency Authority To Temporarily Extend Deadlines for Certain Estimated PaymentsdoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-04-13memorandum 20200413_01 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneMassUndocuFundFor this round of COVID-related giving, i'm going to support the MassUndocuFund, which is providing COVID-19 relief grants for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts.
2020-04-10memorandum 20200410_01 (gpo)Authorizing the Exercise of Authority Under Public Law 85-804doneMassUndocuFundFor this round of COVID-related giving, i'm going to support the MassUndocuFund, which is providing COVID-19 relief grants for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts.
2020-04-07memorandum 20200407_01 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneMassUndocuFundFor this round of COVID-related giving, i'm going to support the MassUndocuFund, which is providing COVID-19 relief grants for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts.
2020-04-02memorandum 20200402_02 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneMassUndocuFundFor this round of COVID-related giving, i'm going to support the MassUndocuFund, which is providing COVID-19 relief grants for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts.
2020-04-01notice 20200401_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've given to MSF every time this has come up previously.
2020-03-30memorandum 20200330_01 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-28memorandum 20200328_01 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-27law 116-136: H.R.748 (gpo)CARES ActdoneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-27EO 13912 (gpo)National Emergency Authority To Order the Selected Reserve and Certain Members of the Individual Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active DutydoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-27EO 13911 (gpo)Delegating Additional Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Health and Medical Resources To Respond to the Spread of COVID-19doneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-23EO 13910 (gpo)Preventing Hoarding of Health and Medical Resources To Respond to the Spread of COVID-19doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-22memorandum 20200322_01 (gpo)Providing Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19doneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-18EO 13909 (gpo)Prioritizing and Allocating Health and Medical Resources to Respond to the Spread of COVID-19doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-14proclamation 9997 (gpo)National Day of Prayer for All Americans Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic and for Our National Response EffortsdoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-14proclamation 9996 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel CoronavirusdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-13proclamation 9994 (gpo)Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) OutbreakdoneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-03-13memorandum 20200313_01 (gpo)Expanding State-Approved Diagnostic TestsdoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-11proclamation 9993 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel CoronavirusdoneMassUndocuFundFor this round of COVID-related giving, i'm going to support the MassUndocuFund, which is providing COVID-19 relief grants for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts.
2020-03-11memorandum 20200311_01 (gpo)Making General Use Respirators AvailabledoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-03-06law 116-123: H.R.6074 (gpo)Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020doneGiveDirectlyI'm supporting GiveDirectly's COVID fund for several of the recent COVID-related actions
2020-02-29proclamation 9992 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel CoronavirusdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawThis is a travel ban on people coming from Iran. (NYT). None of the usual suspects seem to be making much noise about this. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-28EO 13908 (gpo)Establishment of the Interagency Committee on Trade in Automotive Goods Under Section 202A of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement Implementation ActdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-28EO 13907 (gpo)Establishment of the Interagency Environment Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 811 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation ActdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-19memorandum 20200219_01 (gpo)Developing and Delivering More Water Supplies to CaliforniadoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawHere's a summary of what various people say about this || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-13notice 20200213_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Southern Border of the United StatesdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-13EO 13906 (gpo)Amending Executive Order 13803 - Reviving the National Space CouncildoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawThis changes the membership of the National Space Council in ways that aren't immediately clear to me. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-02-06law 116-114: S.3201 (gpo)Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues ActdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawMy rep voted no on this. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-31proclamation 9987 (gpo)National African American History Month, 2020doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundI've historically given to NAACPLDF for this proclamation. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-31proclamation 9984 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This RiskdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-31proclamation 9983 (gpo)Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety ThreatsdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-31EO 13904 (gpo)Ensuring Safe and Lawful E-Commerce for United States Consumers, Businesses, Government Supply Chains, and Intellectual Property Rights HoldersdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-31EO 13903 (gpo)Combating Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation in the United StatesdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2020-01-24proclamation 9981 (gpo)National Day of Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, 2020doneHIASI'm going to support HIAS here
2020-01-21proclamation 9978 (gpo)National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2020doneCenter for Reproductive Rights
2019-12-11EO 13899 (gpo)Combating Anti-SemitismdoneHIASThere has been quite a tempest over this. This WaPo opinion piece is a good overview of the line of historical thought which has many American Jews nervous. I'm going to give to HIAS, because when the topic of Judaism arises, i want to support organizations that identify as Jewish and are working against the administration in important ways.
2019-11-26EO 13898 (gpo)Establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska NativesdoneNNEDVCBS on this, and VOA. The latter indicates that Trump is taking action on this to take pressure off Congress's failure to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Possibly e.g. NNEDV would be a good choice here.
2019-11-25notice 20191125_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in NicaraguadoneAmerican Jewish World ServiceThis is a continuation of EO 13851, for which i gave to AJWS because they are doing work in Nicaragua.
2019-11-19memorandum 20191119_01 (gpo)Ocean Mapping of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of the Interior[,] the Secretary of Agriculture[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Adminis...doneNatural Resources Defense CouncilThe Science magazine post about this is interesting. The upshot is that the mapping itself is a good thing, but the concern is that it's going to be used to weaken environmental regulations and push drilling. So an environmentalist org seems like the right choice here.
2019-11-12notice 20191112_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructiondoneArms Control Association
2019-11-12memorandum 20191112_01 (gpo)Delegation of Removal Authority Over the Federal Service Impasses Panel: Memorandum for the Federal Labor Relations AuthoritydoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawThis is a delegation of authority, but possibly a consequential one (allowing the president to have personnel removal authority over a labor board that it otherwise wouldn't). || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-11-01determination 2020-04 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2020: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneHIASI should support HIAS for this, as usual.
2019-10-31notice 20191031_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-10-28EO 13896 (gpo)Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of JusticedoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawApparently a lawsuit was filed about this committee's lack of diverse representation and public reporting. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-10-22EO 13895 (gpo)President's Council of Advisors on Science and TechnologydoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawThis is a council that existed under previous administrations, but Trump first ignored it, then stacked it with industry representatives. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-10-18determination 2020-01 (gpo)Presidential Determination and Certification With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneHuman Rights WatchI've historically given to Human Rights Watch for this
2019-10-14EO 13894 (gpo)Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in SyriadoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-10-11memorandum 20191011_01 (gpo)Executive Orders 13836, 13837, and 13839: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and AgenciesdoneLabor NotesWell, that's not great: apparently parts of these EOs were prevented from taking effect, but the D.C. Court of Appeals vacated that decision. Here's another post about this, which says that federal employee unions were the ones to challenge the EOs in court.
2019-10-10EO 13893 (gpo)Increasing Government Accountability for Administrative Actions by Reinvigorating Administrative PAYGOdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawPer hsdl.org, the purpose of this EO is to put teeth in the PAYGO budget-neutrality requirement introduced by George W Bush in 2005. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-10-04proclamation 9945 (gpo)Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, in Order To Protect the Availability of Healthcare Benefits for AmericansdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawI folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-10-03EO 13890 (gpo)Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation's SeniorsdoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawHere's NPR on this. Here's the California Medical Association's response. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-09-26EO 13888 (gpo)Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee ResettlementdoneHIASAt the end of the day, we are in the High Holidays now, and i was touched by HIAS's statement on this awful executive order.
2019-09-25proclamation 9932 (gpo)Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Senior Officials of the Government of IrandoneLawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawThis is specifically intended to step up tensions with Iran, and possibly to be a reaction to Americans detained in Iran, according to various articles. || I folded this doc into my pre-2020-election "vote Trump out" voting rights push.
2019-09-10notice 20190910_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States ElectionsdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionThis is a continuation of EO 13848, for which i gave to the ACLU.
2019-09-09EO 13886 (gpo)Modernizing Sanctions To Combat TerrorismdoneCenter for Constitutional RightsHere's one article about this. WSJ is a little more summarized, and makes it clear that this is an expansion of counterterrorism powers. I should probably support a civil liberties org for this, and CCR is a reasonable choice.
2019-08-23proclamation 9916 (gpo)Women's Equality Day, 2019donePlanned Parenthood
2019-08-08determination 2019-22 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2020: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneDrug Policy AllianceI always give to the Drug Policy Alliance for this one.
2019-08-04proclamation 9914 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, OhiodoneCoalition to Stop Gun Violence
2019-07-11EO 13880 (gpo)Collecting Information About Citizenship Status in Connection With the Decennial CensusdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionHere's NPR on this. I'd like to support the ACLU right now just for good measure.
2019-07-01law 116-026: H.R.3401 (gpo)Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019doneRAICES
2019-06-24EO 13876 (gpo)Imposing Sanctions With Respect to IrandoneNuclear Threat InitiativeNYT on this. The last time there were new Iran sanctions, i gave to the NTI.
2019-06-21notice 20190621_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North KoreadoneArms Control AssociationNTI is my favorite nuclear proliferation org, but i donated to them recently, and these folks are also in the space, and also produce research on North Korea.
2019-06-14EO 13875 (gpo)Evaluating and Improving the Utility of Federal Advisory CommitteesdoneDemocratic PartyThis is more arbitrary bad governance requirements. It occurs to me that one way to improve governance in the United States is to elect the major party which believes the government has a positive role to office. To that end, i'm going to start donating to the Democratic Party for bad governance orders.
2019-06-13notice 20190613_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of BelarusdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-06-01proclamation 9903 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Virginia Beach, VirginiadoneCoalition to Stop Gun Violence
2019-05-31proclamation 9901 (gpo)National Ocean Month, 2019doneNatural Resources Defense CouncilI've historically given NRDC something for their lawyers in response to this proclamation.
2019-05-20notice 20190520_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of IraqdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-05-13notice 20190513_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to YemendoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-05-10law 116-017: H.R.1222 (gpo)Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support ActdoneCoalition to Stop Gun ViolenceThis bill makes it easier to use federal funds to construct shooting ranges, by reducing the requirement for states to generate some of the funds for a range from other sources from 25% to 10%. Quoting from this article, "This program requires states to provide 25% of the funds needed to undertake a shooting range project with revenue generated from other sources. Unfortunately, many states have had found it difficult to produce these matching funds, in some cases, rendering federal funds unused." It's fine that this bill got bipartisan support from our actual legislators, but i'm just a schmoe with a rage-donation process, so i have the freedom to say "cry me a river" about the idea that this hobby should get a lot of free money when it proves non-self-sustaining (whatever that means), in a way that other hobbies that are related to the needless deaths of many many fewer people, do not.
2019-05-08proclamation 9880 (gpo)Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United StatesdoneRAICES
2019-05-08notice 20190508_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of SyriadoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-05-08notice 20190508_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African RepublicdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2019-04-22memorandum 20190422_01 (gpo)Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Attorney General[, and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneMIRA CoalitionContext on this from Forbes. I'll go ahead and support the MIRA Coalition.
2019-04-10notice 20190410_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SomaliadoneUNOCHA Somalia Humanitarian Fund
2019-04-10EO 13868 (gpo)Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic GrowthdoneEarthjusticeSection 1. Purpose. The United States is blessed with plentiful energy resources, including abundant supplies of coal, oil, and natural gas: sentences like this really put the "rage" in "project rage donate," huh? Anyway, here's Forbes and NPR on this. This is in Earthjustice's wheelhouse, as i understand things.
2019-04-10EO 13867 (gpo)Issuance of Permits With Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United StatesdoneEarthjusticeThis is a companion document to EO 13868
2019-04-01notice 20190401_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)It's been MSF every time this has come up previously, so that's probably still correct.
2019-03-29memorandum 20190329_01 (gpo)Authorizing TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P., To Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary Between the United States and CanadadoneSierra ClubWell, this is a mess. Sierra Club is suing the administration over it, so there we go.
2019-03-28memorandum 20190328_01 (gpo)Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneNational Immigration Law CenterThis specific memorandum, as far as it goes, is good news, but i'm not in favor of continuing to keep this set of immigrants in limbo.
2019-03-25proclamation 9852 (gpo)Recognizing the Golan Heights as Part of the State of IsraeldoneCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsThis is approximately what you'd think. I don't have any goto organizations related to the Middle East peace process, and i probably should, but meanwhile i think it's reasonable to support CAIR in the U.S. in response to presidential docs that are, in one way or another, anti-Islamic.
2019-03-06EO 13862 (gpo)Revocation of Reporting RequirementdoneCenter for Constitutional RightsThis seems important, per Just Security, the New York Times, Politico. The background is that Obama passed an EO in 2016 creating a requirement to make a public report about civilians killed by U.S. operations, and Trump is eliminating that public report under the claim that it's duplicative, but it isn't; in particular, other existing reporting requirements don't cover CIA drone strikes. CCR is one of my goto organizations, and drone killings are one of their topics.
2019-02-15proclamation 9844 (gpo)Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Southern Border of the United StatesdoneBorder Network for Human RightsI found the Border Network for Human Rights in a list of orgs participating in lawsuits against the administration
2019-02-07proclamation 9842 (gpo)Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United StatesdoneNational Immigration Law Center
2019-01-31proclamation 9841 (gpo)National African American History Month, 2019doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
2019-01-18proclamation 9838 (gpo)National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2019doneCenter for Reproductive Rights
2019-01-08memorandum 20190108_01 (gpo)Decision on the United States Consulate General in Jerusalem: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsI don't have any goto organizations related to the Middle East peace process, and i probably should, but meanwhile i think it's reasonable to support CAIR in the U.S. in response to presidential docs that are, in one way or another, anti-Islamic.
2018-12-21EO 13855 (gpo)Promoting Active Management of America's Forests, Rangelands, and Other Federal Lands To Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire RiskdoneNature ConservancyA couple of opinion pieces on this: treehugger.com, thinkprogress.org. Apparently west coast governors went on record supporting this. I think i should support Nature Conservancy on this.
2018-12-01proclamation 9830 (gpo)Announcing the Death of George Herbert Walker BushdoneMassachusetts Bail FundI think criminal justice reform is a good response to a proclamation about any national Republican politician of the '80s.
2018-11-27EO 13851 (gpo)Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in NicaraguadoneAmerican Jewish World ServiceThis WaPo article gives some context. The situation in Nicaragua is pretty complicated, and it's not 100% clear to me that the Trump administration is on the wrong side of it, but i did see a note in one article that they are blocking international humanitarian aid, so picking a go-to organization that is definitely doing good work in the country makes sense. It looks like AJWS has a couple of initiatives in Nicaragua, so i'll go with that.
2018-11-20proclamation 9827 (gpo)Thanksgiving Day, 2018doneUnion of Concerned ScientistsAt my Thanksgiving dinner, we spent some time talking about climate change, so i'm going to support a climate org.
2018-11-09proclamation 9822 (gpo)Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United StatesdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionThis is not a symbolic proclamation; it suspends entry across the border from Mexico for 90 days. I need to find out who is suing the administration over it; someone must be. According to this Vox explainer, the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project filed a suit.
2018-11-08proclamation 9820 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Thousand Oaks, CaliforniadoneGiffords Law CenterSince the president is never going to do anything about gun violence except issue proclamations, i'd better donate for proclamations. I want to take a minute to see if i can find a second org to add to my mix. TSOR suggests the Giffords Law Center, which provides technical legal assistance to lawyers and policymakers.
2018-11-08notice 20181108_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructiondoneArms Control Association
2018-10-31notice 20181031_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I've supported Doctors Without Borders in the past for this continuation, on the grounds that they were at least recently still active in the region.
2018-10-27proclamation 9812 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniadoneHIASI'll be supporting HIAS for this, for obvious reasons.
2018-10-19memorandum 20181019_01 (gpo)Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West: Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of the Army[, and] the Chair of the Council on Environmental QualitydoneSierra ClubThis article is thin on details, and points out that the memo itself is thin on details, but that the expectation is that this is an anti-environmentalist move. Here's a more detailed article from the Denver Post. And here's the SF Chronicle.
2018-10-04determination 2019-01 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneHIASI will go ahead and support HIAS for this as well.
2018-09-28determination 2018-13 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneHuman Rights WatchLast year i noted that HRW has criticized both Trump and Obama for granting these waivers.
2018-09-20EO 13849 (gpo)Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions ActdoneMove OnThis is implementing sanctions against Russia. I'd like to donate to someone who is doing something to protect the Mueller investigation. NBC reported last month that a new group, Protect the Investigation is doing something, but their website says they're just informing people, which is not a bad thing, but they don't seem to need money to do it. This article mentions that MoveOn is involved in contingency planning for Mueller's firing.
2018-09-12EO 13848 (gpo)Imposing Certain Sanctions in the Event of Foreign Interference in a United States ElectiondoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI want my target here to be someone who is suing or otherwise intervening to protect ballot security in November. Honestly, i think the ACLU is going to do as well as anyone else here.
2018-09-11determination 2018-12 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneDrug Policy AllianceFor the same thing last year, i gave to the Drug Policy Alliance; i'd like to find a second war-on-drugs org eventually, but for now i'll stick with what i've got.
2018-08-24proclamation 9774 (gpo)Women's Equality Day, 2018doneEMILY's ListMy first snarky thought on this proclamation was, "Great, i'll donate to EMILY's List." I never have before, but after reading a bunch of articles about the question of whether EMILY's List is out of step with what progressives want in 2018, i've concluded that i'd be happier supporting them than not.
2018-08-06EO 13846 (gpo)Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to IrandoneNuclear Threat InitiativeAs this blog post says (and as the text of the EO itself says), this is the first of a couple of orders specifying the implementation of the unwinding of Obama's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for relations with Iran. I'm going to support the NTI for this, as nobody wants to see Iran become a nuclear state.
2018-06-20EO 13841 (gpo)Affording Congress an Opportunity To Address Family SeparationdoneNational Immigration Law Center
2018-06-19EO 13840 (gpo)Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United StatesdoneConservation Law FoundationThis was a significant reversal of an Obama-era policy, per: several sources (also: CLF), so i'll go ahead and support CLF.
2018-06-18notice 20180618_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North KoreadoneNuclear Threat InitiativeSame as last year.
2018-06-15proclamation 9765 (gpo)Father's Day, 2018doneRick Neal for U.S. CongressIn honor of Father's Day, i am contributing to the Democratic candidate for Congress in my parents' district, who is trying to unseat Republican Steve Stivers.
2018-06-08notice 20180608_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of BelarusdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2018-05-25EO 13837 (gpo)Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer-Funded Union Time UsedoneLabor NotesSee EO 13839 for comments. I'll support Labor Notes again here.
2018-05-25EO 13836 (gpo)Developing Efficient, Effective, and Cost-Reducing Approaches To Federal Sector Collective BargainingdoneLabor NotesSee EO 13839 for comments. Giving to Labor Notes again seems reasonable.
2018-05-21law 115-172: S.J.Res.57 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act".doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundAll Democrats voted against this. Here's an article about this while it was happening: it's repealing a 2013 consumer protection around auto loan discrimination. There are two things going on here: one is that the actual rule being disapproved was designed to make sure that all categories of auto lenders are aware of their responsibility not to price-discriminate on the basis of race. The other is that this introduced a procedural loophole which basically Congress can use to disapprove any guidance published by any agency, without a time restriction (though i'm still not at all clear on how disapproving a previous rule is easier for Congress to do than just passing a new contrary law). More articles on this: JDSUPRA. This is an interesting article talking about this rule before it was disapproved, which makes it clear that the rule itself was innovative on the part of the CFPB, but that the author seemed optimistic about its impact on lender behavior. I'll get back to this, but possibly i shouldn't overcomplicate things, and should pick an organization like NAACPLDF which is involved in litigating against discrimination.
2018-05-18notice 20180518_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of IraqdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)I gave to Doctors Without Borders for this last year.
2018-05-17EO 13834 (gpo)Efficient Federal OperationsdoneEarthjusticeThis rescinds Obama-era EO 13693 ("Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade"). Here's a little blurb about that. Columbia's climate deregulation tracker has an entry about this, but it's short on details. Another article making it clear that this EO definitely rescinded tougher requirements for, in this case, fuel efficiency of government vehicle fleets, but that nobody knows exactly what changed or how. Here's a year-old article mentioning what might happen if EO 13693 is rescinded, in the context of a previous EO (13783). Given all that and the lack of better information, i'm going to give to Earthjustice again for this one, since that's what i did for that previous order.
2018-05-14notice 20180514_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to YemendoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2018-05-10notice 20180510_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African RepublicdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2018-05-09notice 20180509_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of SyriadoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2018-05-03EO 13831 (gpo)Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity InitiativedoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionCommentary from NBC and WaPo. This seems like classic ACLU territory, and i can always stand to support the ACLU more in this administration.
2018-04-30proclamation 9731 (gpo)Jewish American Heritage Month, 2018doneBlack Voters MatterHmm. I pedantically question whether Shearith Israel is America's first synagogue (which maybe should mean "synagogue building"?), but more to the point, i'd like to make sure my views are represented if we're talking about Judaism in America. This is peripheral, but given that it's election season, i'd been looking for an excuse to support Black Voters Matter, and i will take this one.
2018-04-17proclamation 9727 (gpo)Death of Barbara BushdonePlanned ParenthoodBarbara Bush's reported personal views on abortion didn't exactly move the needle on Republican politics, but i am going to donate to Planned Parenthood in her memory anyway.
2018-04-12memorandum 20180412_01 (gpo)Promoting Domestic Manufacturing and Job Creation—Policies and Procedures Relating to Implementation of Air Quality Standards: Memorandum for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection AgencydoneSierra ClubThis article is not super helpful; this one from the Columbia Climate Law blog is much more detailed. I've seen the Sierra Club mentioned a couple of times in articles around lawsuits against the administration related to the NAAQS, which may be the closest i get on this one.
2018-04-10proclamation 9723 (gpo)Maintaining Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety ThreatsdoneMIRA CoalitionThis is related to last year's EO 13815, so i'll follow up with another donation to MIRA Coalition.
2018-04-10EO 13828 (gpo)Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic MobilitydoneLegal Aid Society of the District of ColumbiaVox explainer on this. Harvard Law Review blog. Mazon. Basically Trump is recommending that safety net programs be designed according to conservative principles. I'm tempted to support Mazon here, but i'd really like to see someone lobbying or suing against this policy in some way. Maybe supporting the Dems' minimum wage campaign in some way would be a reasonable move. Here's the bill itself and a list of orgs that support it. I am very confused about whether this is related to some news from December about "a new Trump rule" to restrict SNAP benefits for able-bodied people. It's not clear to me from that or this what Trump actually signed or asked for. Look into CBPP for potential data about what's happened and the impact. I've been dithering over this for a long time, and i'm going to land on the Legal Aid Society of D.C., on the strength of a report that they successfully sued the government last year over slow processing of SNAP beneficiaries.
2018-04-06memorandum 20180406_01 (gpo)Ending “Catch and Release” at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigration Enforcement: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Health and Human Services[, and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneNational Immigration Law CenterThis is a Vox article about this particular memo, but of course a lot has happened since then. Regardless, i'm going to go ahead and support NILC again.
2018-04-04notice 20180404_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SomaliadoneUNOCHA Somalia Humanitarian Fund
2018-03-27notice 20180327_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)
2018-03-23memorandum 20180323_01 (gpo)Military Service by Transgender Individuals: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneOutServe-SLDNMy procrastination is apparently well-timed, because OutServe-SLDN just joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration about this.
2018-03-07EO 13826 (gpo)Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving ReentrydoneMassachusetts Bail FundHere's an article about this. The Brennan Center for Justice is quoted saying, "there can be no real criminal justice reform without reducing the number of people entering prison. The President and Attorney General are attempting to kill bipartisan sentencing reform in Congress, and offering incremental reentry reforms instead." The Massachusetts Bail Fund seems like a fine match here.
2018-02-20memorandum 20180220_01 (gpo)Application of the Definition of Machinegun to “Bump Fire” Stocks and Other Similar Devices: Memorandum for the Attorney GeneraldoneCoalition to Stop Gun ViolenceAFAIK this particular motion is more good than bad, but we need this and the next 100 proposed gun control measures, so i should donate.
2018-01-30EO 13823 (gpo)Protecting America Through Lawful Detention of TerroristsdoneCenter for Constitutional RightsThis is the order to keep detention operations at Guantánamo Bay running. I'm familiar with CCR from W's administration, and they are still providing legal defense to Guantánamo detainees.
2018-01-23proclamation 9693 (gpo)To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products) and for Other PurposesdoneUnion of Concerned ScientistsIncidentally, i'm still not very clear on what proclamations actually do. UCS doesn't seem to have a blog post about this specifically, but they have a top-level section about clean energy, so i'll pick them this time.
2018-01-19proclamation 9691 (gpo)National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2018doneCenter for Reproductive RightsThis is just a proclamation, but i can't tell what does or doesn't move the needle legally at this point, so i'm going to give to the Center for Reproductive Rights.
2018-01-19law 115-118: S.139 (gpo)An Act to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve foreign intelligence collection and the safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence, to extend title VII of such Act, and for other purposes.doneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionA surprising number of Democrats in the Senate were opposed to this law, which is about requiring the FBI to use "Rapid DNA" technology. But it's not (afaict) the Rapid DNA Act of 2017, which passed via unanimous consent. Wikipedia explains why: the upshot is that this is a reauthorization of a surveillance program, and people had been angling for additional privacy safeguards, but didn't get what they wanted. See also NYT, which reminds us what this is: "The vote, 256 to 164, centered on an expiring law that permits the government, without a warrant, to collect communications from United States companies like Google and AT&T of foreigners abroad — even when those targets are talking to Americans. Congress had enacted the law in 2008 to legalize a form of a once-secret warrantless surveillance program created after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001." The ACLU published a coalition letter opposing this. I support several groups in the coalition, but this seems like a classic ACLU thing.
2018-01-10law 115-112: H.R.2142 (gpo)INTERDICT ActdoneDrug Policy AllianceHmm. So this is related to the War on Drugs at all, but OTOH there are only three votes against it, of which only one is a Democrat (Brad Sherman (D-CA)) and i can't find anything online about why he's against it. But as a general rule, any sort of "we should do more things in the war on drugs" law is probably something i want to oppose. And it looks like the Drug Policy Alliance is continuing to try to do constructive things about e.g. the opioid crisis, so i might as well continue to support them.
2018-01-03EO 13820 (gpo)Termination of Presidential Advisory Commission on Election IntegritydoneLeague of Women VotersThis is a victory, but fighting voter suppression is still a pretty important issue, so i'm going to go ahead and support the League of Women Voters again, as i did for the initial EO, because it looks like they did actively participate in some court cases in 2017. BTW, as before i'm supporting the league's 501(c)(4) branch, LWVUS, which is also accessible from the same URL.
2017-12-04proclamation 9682 (gpo)Modifying the Grand Staircase-Escalante National MonumentdoneNatural Resources Defense Council
2017-12-04proclamation 9681 (gpo)Modifying the Bears Ears National MonumentdoneEarthjustice
2017-11-06notice 20171106_03 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass DestructiondoneArms Control Association
2017-10-31notice 20171031_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)MSF is still active in South Sudan, so that seems like a fine choice.
2017-10-26law 115-72: H.R.2266 (gpo)Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017doneMy Brother's WorkshopI don't know much about this bill, but i got a recommendation for an organization that does good work on St. Thomas, and helped out a lot in the aftermath of the hurricane.
2017-10-24EO 13815 (gpo)Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program With Enhanced Vetting CapabilitiesdoneMIRA CoalitionPer e.g. Think Progress, this is about what you'd think it is. I don't have a lot of generic refugee organizations on my list. Arguably something like rcusa.org or rescue.org could be good. I'm going to give to the MIRA Coalition, because they are Boston-local and supporting the Safe Communities Act.
2017-10-02proclamation 9651 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, NevadadoneCoalition to Stop Gun ViolenceI should give to one of my favorite gun control orgs for this, even though it's a proclamation.
2017-09-30determination 2017-14 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneHuman Rights WatchWikipedia background on the Child Soldiers Prevention Act. It looks like this is a big HRW priority, and the fact that Obama granted waivers shouldn't necessarily be taken as a reason not to donate, because HRW criticized him for that too.
2017-09-29determination 2017-13 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneMIRA CoalitionI still don't know a lot about the MIRA Coalition, but i really like the fact that they are MA-local and prioritizing this, so i'm going to support them again.
2017-09-29EO 13812 (gpo)Revocation of Executive Order Creating Labor-Management ForumsdoneLabor NotesArticles about this: govexec, federal news radio. a general article about federal employee unions in the Trump administration After consulting with some more knowledgeable people about the state of labor in the U.S., i've decided to go with Labor Notes
2017-09-24proclamation 9645 (gpo)Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety ThreatsdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionI actually haven't given to the ACLU very recently, so i think they would be a fine target here.
2017-09-20EO 13810 (gpo)Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to North KoreadoneCenter for Arms Control and Non-ProliferationHere's the Guardian on this. Honestly, though, there aren't a lot of good options wrt North Korea, and sanctions are better than war. Okay, this isn't hard, though: when North Korea brinkmanship stuff comes up, give to an anti-nuclear-proliferation org, and i think i should pick a different one each time because they're all membership orgs and probably need the headcount more than the dollars per se. I should remember the Arms Control Association for next time. This time i'm tempted by the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, a lobbying group which supports congressional candidates, but i'm a little confused by what's up with their website right now. Ah, apparently they're the research arm of the Council for a Livable World. Also worth noting is the Campaign Against Arms Trade.
2017-09-13determination 2017-12 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of StatedoneDrug Policy AllianceGoing with the Drug Policy Alliance again for this one.
2017-09-01proclamation 9634 (gpo)National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for Our National Response and Recovery EffortsdoneBaker RipleyI've been looking for an excuse to make another Harvey-related donation, so i'll take this one, even though it's a proclamation, and look for a decidedly secular organization to support.
2017-08-28EO 13809 (gpo)Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement's Access to Life-Saving Equipment and ResourcesdoneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundLook around when i have a sec and figure out who's suing over this. If no one is, Campaign Zero might be a decent choice, see EO 13774. Or maybe the NAACP LDF, who complained about this per WaPo, and who have an active policing reform campaign per their website.
2017-08-25memorandum 20170825_01 (gpo)Military Service by Transgender Individuals: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneOutServe-SLDNAccording to Politico, this is being challenged right away by the usual suspects. I supported OutServe-SLDN back when they were just SLDN, and i see no reason not to support them now too.
2017-08-18law 115-50: H.R.510 (gpo)Rapid DNA Act of 2017doneElectronic Privacy Information CenterHere are some actual articles about this. EFF is not very happy about Rapid DNA in general; they don't seem to have spoken out about the new law. MoJo is worried about profiling refugees. One general concern is that this law could let police introduce a lot of garbage data into the FBI's DNA database, which then a lot of people would trust as if it were not-garbage data. The ACLU opposed something like this in 2008. Another blog post. Anyway, the upshot is that this wouldn't be a bad one for EFF. Oh, EPIC apparently did something about this topic in March, though they don't have anything more recent, i'm going to go with them.
2017-08-15EO 13807 (gpo)Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure ProjectsdoneMontrose CenterBetter believe i'm donating in response to this; more research needed wrt who has responded to it. Various posts about this. // I wrote the above, and then Hurricane Harvey happened. So i'm going to make this one a donation for Harvey relief. For personal reasons which are probably pretty obvious, i'm going to pick the Montrose Center's relief fund from this list of local charities doing hurricane relief work. Good luck, Houston. :>(
2017-07-19EO 13805 (gpo)Establishing a Presidential Advisory Council on InfrastructuredoneFood & Water WatchArticle that says Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will chair the council. How does this compare to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which has existed since W's administration? Oh, NIAC is an information systems thing, so not the same wheelhouse. Hmm, NYT reports that a group called Food and Water Watch is suing Trump over the secrecy of this advisory council.
2017-07-11EO 13804 (gpo)Allowing Additional Time for Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Amending Executive Order 13761doneUNOCHA Sudan Humanitarian FundThis is basically an EO saying that, while Obama claimed in January we were going to pay attention to the situation in Sudan, we are not going to pay attention to the situation in Sudan quite yet, maybe later. I'm going to guess that not paying attention to the situation means not trying to meet any humanitarian needs in the country. I did give related to an EO about South Sudan in March, but i imagine i can do so again, probably to UNOCHA this time, since Trump doesn't like the UN's coordination effort but apparently can't be bothered to get his own coordination effort done.
2017-06-29memorandum 20170629_01 (gpo)"Delegation of Authority Under the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security"doneUN Refugee AgencyFirst off: Delegations of Authority are not uncommon - Obama signed 99 of them in his 8 years, so Trump's 6 in 6 months is entirely on pace. But i do think the details are interesting. In this case, it's "I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to submit the report required under section 710 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323)", and section 710 is "Sec. 710. Strategy to combat terrorist use of social media."
2017-06-23law 115-41: S.1094 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017doneProject on Government OversightHmm, this had a roll call vote in the House, and passed 368-55, and the Nays i recognize seem like liberals (Ellison, Pelosi, Jackson Lee, Grijalva, John Lewis, Maxine Waters). Here is a seriously fluffy piece about this bill which does make it clear that it's a follow-on to EO 13793. I linked to a very skeptical WaPo article from that entry. Maybe one of the Government Accountability Project or POGO, on general government oversight grounds.
2017-06-21notice 20170621_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North KoreadoneNuclear Threat InitiativeThis isn't a new thing; several administrations have been involved in this. But i might as well give to a nuclear non-proliferation organization. Starting to actually look for some: NTI, Arms Control Association, FAS. I looked into NTI and decided they seem to do good work.
2017-06-21memorandum 20170621_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of DefensedoneUN Refugee AgencyOkay, first off, the link to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 is broken from this document. Actual congress.gov link. This link works, though presumably there's a URL to the final public law form too. Okay, this is pretty amazing. This memo says "I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 10005 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017". At that link, sec. 10005 is on p.166, and the first paragraph reads: "SEC. 10005. (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this title, $2,476,200,000 shall not be obligated or expended until 15 days after the President provides the appropriate committees a report on the United States strategy for the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham." In other words, Trump is delegating the strategy for the defeat of ISIL to the Secretary of Defense. Interestingly, Politifact is still not reporting this either, and in particular they're claiming that Trump never promised to develop the plan himself but rather was going to have the military do it. Alright. This seems pretty amazing, but more amazing things have happened since. I think the right thing here is an organization helping ISIL's actual victims, so i'm going to go with refugee assistance.
2017-06-21EO 13802 (gpo)Amending Executive Order 13597doneNational Immigration Law CenterOkay, that's nice. EO 13597 is from 2012 and is about establishing measurable goals for how we process visas to encourage foreign visitors. The relevant section establishes the goal: "ensure that 80 percent of nonimmigrant visa applicants are interviewed within 3 weeks of receipt of application". This EO is very straightforward --- it deletes that bullet point. This brief article says: "Many observers view this rescission as necessary due to conflicting timelines presented by the Executive Orders with ongoing more aggressive vetting of applicants," but i don't care about that because i think more aggressive vetting should lose here.
2017-06-14memorandum 20170614_01 (gpo)Effective Date in Executive Order 13780: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the Director of National IntelligencedoneCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsProbably NILC or CAIR or SPLC or ACLU; so far, CAIR has been my goto target for the travel ban in particular.
2017-06-13notice 20170613_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons to Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions of BelarusdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)This claims to be a continuation of executive order 13405 from 2006, but one piece of flavor text is that apparently in 2015, the sanctions against Belarus were lessened. I need more context here. article about the last time the U.S. renewed sanctions relief, in April. Okay, i think i'm getting the picture here: all the past three administrations (W, Obama, Trump) have continued the national emergency so they have a framework in which to impose sanctions, and then starting with Obama they chose sanctions relief for big companies to encourage Belarus to like the west better than Russia. So basically nothing is changing here. If i just want to support something useful happening in Belarus in general, MSF has a drug-resistant tuberculosis clinic in Minsk.
2017-05-31proclamation 9622 (gpo)National Ocean Month, 2017doneNatural Resources Defense CouncilThis makes me so angry; i don't usually give for proclamations, but the NRDC is getting something for their lawyers here.
2017-05-16notice 20170516_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of IraqdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)UNOCHA Iraq page; MSF Iraq page
2017-05-11EO 13800 (gpo)Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical InfrastructuredoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionMan, seriously, screw this guy. More constructive comment coming later, but, honestly. Y'know what would help with protecting sensitive government data from unauthorized access? I'm just going to go with the ACLU so i can stop thinking about this.
2017-05-11EO 13799 (gpo)Establishment of Presidential Advisory Commission on Election IntegritydoneLeague of Women VotersLots of people have comments about how terrible this is, e.g. nakedcapitalism.com, the Observer, wapo, LWV. I'm actually inclined to support LWV here --- i know they're not the only choice, but they seem like a reasonable one.
2017-05-09notice 20170509_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African RepublicdoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)UNOCHA CAR page; MSF CAR page
2017-05-09notice 20170509_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of SyriadoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)UNOCHA Syria page; MSF Syria page
2017-05-08notice 20170508_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to YemendoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)Looks like UNOCHA works in Yemen, so that's an option. MSF is also active in Yemen: i'll go with them.
2017-05-04EO 13798 (gpo)Promoting Free Speech and Religious LibertydoneCenter for Reproductive RightsThis Atlantic article says some stuff about what kind of EO this is, and what it does and doesn't do. It's pretty high profile. There are a variety of options here, but i'm going to go with the Center for Reproductive Rights, a group of pro-choice lawyers which wasn't previously on my radar.
2017-04-28EO 13795 (gpo)Implementing an America-First Offshore Energy StrategydoneNatural Resources Defense CouncilDefenders of Wildlife blog. NRDC, not enough lawyers for my tastes, but NRDC does at least flag their litigation work prominently on their page, so they may become my goto at this point.
2017-04-28EO 13794 (gpo)Establishment of the American Technology CouncildoneElectronic Privacy Information CenterNobody knows what this will do: e.g. Engadget, Politico, Recode. EFF is probably a fine choice here. Oh, i'd forgotten about EPIC, which has been on Bruce Schneier's recommended organization list for awhile. Let's go with them.
2017-04-26EO 13792 (gpo)Review of Designations Under the Antiquities ActdoneNature ConservancyArticles about this: nytimes, wapo, reuters. On the one hand, one article claims there are going to be a bunch of legal challenges over this; on the other hand, giving to Nature Conservancy seems like the right immediate response here.
2017-04-26EO 13791 (gpo)Enforcing Statutory Prohibitions on Federal Control of EducationdoneSouthern Poverty Law CenterSo, this is largely for show, e.g. UPI's article, and i know opinions are all over the map about education. This is a bit of a stretch, but i'm going to go with SPLC on this one because education access is one of their issues.
2017-04-25EO 13790 (gpo)Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in AmericadoneUnion of Concerned ScientistsCNN doesn't say much interesting about this; Trump is asking for a study on impediments to agriculture. It also revokes the Obama-era White House Rural Council. USA Today thinks this is about protectionism against Canada, though it's a bit vague about how. Yet another contradictory perspective. Seems like no one really knows what this does, though that last article quotes a UCS spokesperson as suggesting that it could be a pretext for rolling back environmental regulations, which seems like a fairly safe bet. Supporting UCS seems easy enough, anyway.
2017-04-18EO 13788 (gpo)Buy American and Hire AmericandoneNational Immigration Law CenterIs anyone doing anything about this H1-B business? Can anyone do anything about it? I'm going to go with National Immigration Law Center again.
2017-04-13law 115-23: H.J.Res.43 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients.donePlanned ParenthoodLooks like this was a party-line vote in both the Senate and the House, with a tie broken by Pence even. Ah, this advocacy letter makes clear that this is the vote to allow Planned Parenthood's non-abortion-related services to be defunded. So i should probably give to Planned Parenthood.
2017-04-06notice 20170406_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to SomaliadoneUNOCHA Somalia Humanitarian FundWe're apparently deploying troops in Somalia. Hmm, MSF doesn't work in Somalia right now, though they're hoping to go back. Here's an article on the current famine in Somalia, but it doesn't mention any aid organizations working there. Ah hah, so it looks like the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs does have a Somalia program. I like the symbolism of supporting a UN effort.
2017-04-03law 115-22: S.J.Res.34 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".doneElectronic Frontier FoundationParty-line vote; this is the broadband privacy act repeal that's been getting recent airplay. Assuming the EFF opposes it, they're probably the most obvious choice.
2017-04-03law 115-20: H.J.Res.69 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to "Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska".doneConservation Law FoundationParty-line vote. Per the Humane Society, this is not just an anti-environment bill, but specifically a pro-gun bill. The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence doesn't have a statement about it, though. And Snopes, of all people implies that this precedent is much more likely to impact future environmental regulations than it is to have much to do with guns. I'm having trouble finding anyone who reported on this law except the Humane Society and Defenders of Wildlife. Absent a better idea, i decided to go with CLF again.
2017-03-31law 115-17: H.J.Res.42 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.doneDrug Policy AllianceAnother party-line vote and disapproval of a previous rule, in this case related to drug-testing unemployment applicants. Honestly, this is probably a good candidate for just supporting the ACLU, though if i can find a drug-policy-specific organization that does litigation, i could support them as well. I've decided to support drugpolicy.org themselves, even though they mostly do lobbying, not litigation.
2017-03-31EO 13786 (gpo)Omnibus Report on Significant Trade DeficitsdoneAmerican Jewish World ServiceA blog post about this. Basically this is Trump asking for a report on things our trade partners may be doing wrong, so he can threaten them. I... don't even have any idea who i can give money to who wants to stop the U.S. from blowing up its relationships with the rest of the world. Maybe this is where an international aid organization which is known to be U.S.-based and has a really good reputation comes in? I'm going to go with AJWS, who i've supported in the past.
2017-03-28EO 13783 (gpo)Promoting Energy Independence and Economic GrowthdoneEarthjusticeI think Earthjustice would be a fine choice for this one; they seem to be supporting all of these lawsuits.
2017-03-27law 115-13: H.J.Res.57 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.doneNAACP Legal Defense and Education FundThis passed the Senate by a party-line vote, so i want to give. I'll need to learn more. Here's a letter in opposition to the vote. One of the signatories to that letter is the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, which seems like a pretty reasonable target to me.
2017-03-27law 115-12: H.J.Res.44 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to Bureau of Land Management regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.doneNature ConservancyThis passed the Senate by a party-line vote, so i want to give. Apparently this is throwing out a modernization of the public land use approval process, according to e.g. Outdoor Alliance and Heritage Coalition. I'm going to go with the Nature Conservancy here.
2017-03-22notice 20170322_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South SudandoneDoctors Without Borders (MSF)Apparently Obama signed an order like this first, but that's okay. South Sudan is having an ongoing civil war, and this declaration seems to be just U.S. protectionism, or at least presumably-local news sources seem to think so. Since MSF does work in South Sudan, that seems like a good choice.
2017-03-13EO 13781 (gpo)Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive BranchdoneNational Immigration Law CenterI got some advice about this kind of thing from friends, which included (a) the Center for Public Policy Research, or (b) help contribute to some lawyers for environmentalist groups, immigrant rights groups, etc, to combat the actual policy priorities that Trump is trying to advance.
2017-03-06memorandum 20170306_01 (gpo)Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry Into the United States, and Increasing Transparency Among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Attorney General[, and] the Secretary of Homeland SecuritydoneNational Immigration Law CenterWhat even is this? A memorandum filed on 3/6 and not published until 3/31. My guess is that it's clarification related to EO 13780. I think ACLU or NILC is a fine choice here.
2017-03-06EO 13780 (gpo)Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United StatesdoneCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsThis is, of course, Trump's much-advertised revision of EO 13769, and i am going to donate to CAIR again.
2017-03-01proclamation 9576 (gpo)Women's History Month, 2017doneInternational Planned Parenthood FoundationThis is my project, so i get to be pissed off once again that Trump can say "America is also mindful of the fight that continues for so many women around the world, where women are often not protected and treated disgracefully as second-class citizens. America will fight for these women too" after signing the global gag rule as one of his first acts in office. I'd like IPPF to hear from me again on this topic.
2017-02-28law 115-8: H.J.Res.40 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007doneCoalition to Stop Gun ViolenceThis revokes a law expediting background checks for people with a history of mental illness who try to purchase firearms. The beauty of my system is that i don't actually have to weigh in on this particular law having been a good idea; i can just assert that congress and Trump having an opinion here makes me want to donate to an organization working towards gun control.
2017-02-28EO 13778 (gpo)Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the "Waters of the United States" RuledoneConservation Law FoundationI'll pick an environment organization which has release a statement about this EO: let's say CLF.
2017-02-24EO 13777 (gpo)Enforcing the Regulatory Reform AgendadoneTalking Points MemoThis is more heavyhanded "making it harder for the federal government to do its job" business, so i want to oppose it, but don't yet know quite how. Historically, i've picked news organizations for this, so i went ahead and got a year's subscription to TPM Prime.
2017-02-16law 115-5: H.J.Res.38 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection RuledoneAppalachian Mountain AdvocatesThis repeals a previous rule to protect waterways from coal mining waste. So i want to donate. A group working to oppose mountaintop-removal mining in Appalachia would be my first choice, because i believe that was a big target of the original law. I'm going to go with Appalachian Mountain Advocates.
2017-02-14law 115-4: H.J.Res.41 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers"doneNatural Resources Defense CouncilOkay. So this law scraps a previously-passed law. The previous regulation was part of Dodd-Frank, and required energy companies to disclose payments they make to foreign governments to get access to natural resources. The goal of that regulation was anti-corruption (basically energy companies need to disclose bribes). So, one could see this as something that helps extraction industries (anti-environmental), something that opposes Dodd-Frank (anti-financial-crisis-prevention), or something that decreases transparency. In any light, it's not good. I'm going to go with NRDC, since they put up a blog post about it.
2017-02-09EO 13776 (gpo)Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public SafetydoneSouthern Poverty Law CenterSee comment on EO 13773 for context. I will give to the SPLC on this one, to help with their work on immigrant justice and criminal justice reform.
2017-02-09EO 13774 (gpo)Preventing Violence Against Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement OfficersdoneWe The ProtestersSee comment on EO 13773 for context. For this one, i want to donate to an organization opposing police violence. I thought of Campaign Zero, which is a project of We The Protestors, along with several other relevant projects.
2017-02-09EO 13773 (gpo)Enforcing Federal Law With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International TraffickingdoneHuman Rights WatchI'm going to take EOs 13773, 13774, and 13776 as a set, which touch on a few things i care about and want to oppose Trump on, namely: the war on drugs, criminal justice reform, immigration restriction. So for this one i was looking for an anti-war-on-drugs group, ideally one working internationally. I'm not sure Human Rights Watch exactly fits the bill, but they are doing good work, and the international impact of the drug war is definitely one of their issues.
2017-02-03memorandum 20170203_01 (gpo)Fiduciary Duty Rule: Memorandum for the Secretary of LabordoneAllied ProgressSo, this is in fact a big deal: i think Moneybox's explanation is a fine one, in terms of what's happening and why this vague memorandum will probably harm consumers. I'm going to do some reading to get a decent recommendation, though --- at the end of the day some sort of consumer financial advocacy org is probably right, but i want to see whether Warren has given any hints in speaking about this topic.
2017-02-03EO 13772 (gpo)Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial SystemdoneJewish Family & Children's Service of BostonI can't tell if this is posturing, a duplicate of memorandum 20170203_01, or something else. But i got two types of suggestions for this set of documents, consumer financial advocacy (lobbying) groups, and charities that help families in need e.g. with mortgage assistance. So i decided to pick one of each.
2017-01-30EO 13771 (gpo)Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory CostsdoneCenter for Science in the Public InterestThis is the EO that says every time you want to pass a regulation, you have to eliminate two prior regulations. Among adults, we recognize this kind of thing as a pretty transparent attempt to make it harder for the government to do the kinds of things that the government should do. I couldn't come up with an organization which generally advocates for the idea that the government should be able to do its regulatory job, so i picked an organization that advocates for a particular set of government regulations that seems beneficial, and which flagged this EO as harmful.
2017-01-28memorandum 20170128_01 (gpo)Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Agriculture[,] the Secretary of Health and Human Services[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] th...doneWashington PostThis is the memorandum which changes the composition of the NSC. I should subscribe to a newspaper or otherwise donate to some journalists here, because this is the kind of power grab we need to be paying people to keep an eye on. I picked the Washington Post off my short-list of newspapers, basically arbitrarily.
2017-01-27EO 13769 (gpo)Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United StatesdoneCouncil on American-Islamic RelationsObviously, i'm donating to CAIR for this one, and yes, it feels like a tiny gesture after the country spent the weekend on the streets. But here we are.
2017-01-25EO 13768 (gpo)Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United StatesdoneAmerican Civil Liberties UnionThis executive order seems specifically opposed to sanctuary cities, and expands the bounds of the government's priorities in enforcing the removal of immigrants. Donating to anyone who is involved in legal fights on this topic seems reasonable, and i'm going to pick the ACLU for this one.
2017-01-25EO 13767 (gpo)Border Security and Immigration Enforcement ImprovementsdoneNational Immigration Law Center
2017-01-24memorandum 20170124_03 (gpo)Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Army[, and] the Secretary of the InteriordoneSierra ClubI haven't yet found a good specific target for donation here; the only lawsuit which seems to be active surrounding Keystone XL is TransCanada suing the U.S. in favor of finishing the pipeline. In general, i think litigious environmentalists are the right people to support here, so i've just picked some.
2017-01-24memorandum 20170124_02 (gpo)Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline: Memorandum for the Secretary of the ArmydoneEarthjusticeEarthjustice is representing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their lawsuit against DAPL.
2017-01-23memorandum 20170123_02 (gpo)The Mexico City Policy: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Health and Human Services[, and] the Administrator of the United States Agency for International DevelopmentdoneInternational Planned Parenthood FoundationThis seems like a no-brainer. Trump's memorandum directly takes money away from the IPPF and other organizations like them.
2017-01-23memorandum 20170123_01 (gpo)Hiring Freeze: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and AgenciesdoneUnion of Concerned ScientistsThe federal government does a lot of useful things, and i could probably do better than this, but i am particularly mindful of the science-hostility of the current administration at the moment, and i like UCS's work in general.
2017-01-20EO 13765 (gpo)Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending RepealdoneFenway HealthI decided to pick a free clinic, on the theory that they target health care for the uninsured and underinsured. This is one in MA that several of my friends have experience with, and say does good work (for their broader community as well as the LGBT population).
2021-01-19proclamation 10139 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)
2021-01-19memorandum 20210119_02 (gpo)Declassification of Certain Materials Related to the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigationdone (no donation)This is the investigation into Trump's collusion with Russia in 2016.
2021-01-19EO 13984 (gpo)Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber- Enabled Activitiesdone (no donation)
2021-01-19EO 13983 (gpo)Revocation of Executive Order 13770done (no donation)Cute. This is Trump revoking his previous EO which was nominally aimed at reducing revolving door government/private sector appointments.
2021-01-19EO 13982 (gpo)Care of Veterans With Service in Uzbekistandone (no donation)This seems fine
2021-01-18EO 13981 (gpo)Protecting the United States From Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systemsdone (no donation)This is a document about drones manufactured by certain foreign entities, which is not the kind of document that's been a good match for my donations in the past.
2021-01-18EO 13979 (gpo)Ensuring Democratic Accountability in Agency Rulemakingdone (no donation)This is an anti-good-governance thing, and Biden revoked it almost immediately. See ballotpedia
2021-01-17proclamation 10137 (gpo)National School Choice Week, 2021done (no donation)
2021-01-15proclamation 10135 (gpo)Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2021done (no donation)
2021-01-15proclamation 10134 (gpo)Religious Freedom Day, 2021done (no donation)
2021-01-14proclamation 10133 (gpo)To Continue Facilitating Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Large Residential Washersdone (no donation)
2021-01-14determination 2021-03 (gpo)Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012done (no donation)
2021-01-14EO 13975 (gpo)Encouraging Buy American Policies for the United States Postal Servicedone (no donation)Probably bad for the post office, but not much i can do about it.
2021-01-13memorandum 20210113_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961done (no donation)delegation of authority
2021-01-13EO 13974 (gpo)Amending Executive Order 13959Addressing the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Communist Chinese Military Companiesdone (no donation)This seems like the sort of trade/foreign policy order for which historically i haven't found a useful response.
2021-01-08memorandum 20210108_01 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the United States International Development Finance Corporation: Memorandum for the Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporationdone (no donation)
2020-12-31proclamation 10130 (gpo)National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2021done (no donation)
2020-12-31EO 13970 (gpo)Adjustments of Certain Rates of Paydone (no donation)
2020-12-28proclamation 10129 (gpo)850th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becketdone (no donation)
2020-12-22proclamation 10128 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)A proclamation like this happens every year, including under the Obama administration. I've never researched further than that.
2020-12-22law 116-252: S.3703 (gpo)Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-22law 116-251: S.1153 (gpo)Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-22law 116-250: S.578 (gpo)ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019done (no donation)Initially opposed by all Democrats, but surely that's just procedural shenanigans
2020-12-22law 116-249: S.134 (gpo)Combat Online Predators Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-22law 116-248: H.R.3349 (gpo)Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-22law 116-247: H.R.1830 (gpo)National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-22law 116-246: H.R.1520 (gpo)Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-245: S.4902 (gpo)A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the "Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-244: H.R.5954 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West Maple Street in Holly, Michigan, as the "Holly Veterans Memorial Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-243: H.R.5317 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 315 Addicks Howell Road in Houston, Texas, as the "Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-242: H.R.4971 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 East Market Street in Leesburg, Virginia, as the "Norman Duncan Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-241: H.R.4875 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2201 E. Maple Street in North Canton, Ohio, as the "Lance Cpl. Stacy 'Annie' Dryden Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-240: H.R.4785 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-239: H.R.4725 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8585 Criterion Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the "Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-238: H.R.4672 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-237: H.R.4279 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the "Melinda Gene Piccotti Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-236: H.R.4200 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, as the "Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-235: H.R.4034 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 602 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Washington, as the "John Henry Turpin Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-234: H.R.3870 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 511 West 165th Street in New York, New York, as the "Normandia Maldonado Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-233: H.R.3847 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Poythress Street in Hopewell, Virginia, as the "Reverend Curtis West Harris Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-232: H.R.3680 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 415 North Main Street in Henning, Tennessee, as the "Paula Croom Robinson and Judy Spray Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-231: H.R.3275 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Andy 'Ace' Nowacki Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-230: H.R.3005 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13308 Midland Road in Poway, California, as the "Ray Chavez Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-229: H.R.2969 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1401 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Florida, as the "Althea Margaret Daily Mills Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-228: H.R.2454 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the "Ben Reifel Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-21law 116-227: H.R.2246 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the "Deputy Donald William Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman James White Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-20law 116-226: H.J.Res.110 (gpo)Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021done (no donation)Only R votes against
2020-12-18law 116-225: H.J.Res.107 (gpo)Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021done (no donation)Only R votes against
2020-12-18law 116-224: S.1982 (gpo)Save Our Seas 2.0 Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-18law 116-223: S.1069 (gpo)Digital Coast Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-18law 116-222: S.945 (gpo)Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-18law 116-221: S.910 (gpo)National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-18EO 13968 (gpo)Promoting Redemption of Savings Bondsdone (no donation)
2020-12-18EO 13967 (gpo)Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecturedone (no donation)The internet is very angry about this EO. A columnist for Quartz suspects authoritarianism, while treehugger thinks it's an anti-green-modern-design salvo (and that it won't be very consequential). I'm not going to worry too much about this EO in itself.
2020-12-17law 116-220: H.R.5307 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Alabama, as the "Postmaster Robert Ingram Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-17law 116-219: H.R.5062 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in Windermere, Florida, as the "Officer Robert German Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-17law 116-218: H.R.4975 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in Midlothian, Virginia, as the "Dorothy Braden Bruce Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-17law 116-217: H.R.473 (gpo)To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-16proclamation 10127 (gpo)Wright Brothers Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-12-16notice 20201216_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruptiondone (no donation)
2020-12-14EO 13966 (gpo)Increasing Economic and Geographic Mobilitydone (no donation)This order is about improving people's ability to transfer professional licenses between U.S. states, territories, and tribal governments. Without actually being able to find out on whose behalf this specific policy was written, i can't say it's more bad than good.
2020-12-11law 116-216: S.4054 (gpo)United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-11law 116-215: H.R.8900 (gpo)Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Actdone (no donation)Only R votes against
2020-12-11EO 13965 (gpo)Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2020done (no donation)
2020-12-10memorandum 20201210_01 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Personnel Managementdone (no donation)
2020-12-10EO 13963 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Defensedone (no donation)
2020-12-09memorandum 20201209_01 (gpo)The National Space Policydone (no donation)
2020-12-07EO 13961 (gpo)Governance and Integration of Federal Mission Resiliencedone (no donation)
2020-12-05law 116-214: H.R.8247 (gpo)Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04proclamation 10125 (gpo)National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-12-04proclamation 10124 (gpo)Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-12-04law 116-213: S.3587 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-212: S.3147 (gpo)Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-211: H.R.8472 (gpo)Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-210: H.R.8276 (gpo)To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Alwyn C. Cashe for acts of valor during Operation Iraqi Freedom.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-209: H.R.4104 (gpo)Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-208: H.R.3589 (gpo)Greg LeMond Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-207: H.R.1668 (gpo)IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-04law 116-206: H.R.835 (gpo)Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-205: S.327 (gpo)Wounded Veterans Recreation Actdone (no donation)No recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-204: H.R.5384 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, as the "Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-203: H.R.5037 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3703 North Main Street in Farmville, North Carolina, as the "Walter B. Jones, Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-202: H.R.4981 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2505 Derita Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the "Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-201: H.R.4794 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8320 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-200: H.R.4734 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 171 South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, as the "Ernest 'Ernie' T. Pyle Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-199: H.R.3329 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5186 Benito Street in Montclair, California, as the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-198: H.R.3317 (gpo)To permit the Scipio A. Jones Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to accept and display a portrait of Scipio A. Jones, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-197: H.R.3207 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Mill Street in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Dylan Elchin Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-196: H.R.1833 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Tulip Avenue in Floral Park, New York, as the "Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-195: H.R.1773 (gpo)Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03law 116-194: H.R.5901 (gpo)Information Technology Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-12-03EO 13960 (gpo)Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Governmentdone (no donation)
2020-11-30proclamation 10123 (gpo)World AIDS Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-30proclamation 10122 (gpo)National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-25proclamation 10121 (gpo)Thanksgiving Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-20proclamation 10120 (gpo)National Family Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-13proclamation 10119 (gpo)American Education Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-12notice 20201112_03 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundidone (no donation)I've skipped this for several years (without research) due to being behind
2020-11-12notice 20201112_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)I've historically skipped this because it's been in effect since the Clinton administration
2020-11-10proclamation 10118 (gpo)Veterans Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-09memorandum 20201109_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority for Fiscal Year 2021 Cost Estimates and Annual Reports to the Congress for the Land and Water Conservation Funddone (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-11-07memorandum 20201107_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amendeddone (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-11-06proclamation 10117 (gpo)World Freedom Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-11-06proclamation 10116 (gpo)National Apprenticeship Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10114 (gpo)National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10113 (gpo)National Native American Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10112 (gpo)National Family Caregivers Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10111 (gpo)National Entrepreneurship Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10110 (gpo)National American History and Founders Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10109 (gpo)National Adoption Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10108 (gpo)Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-30proclamation 10107 (gpo)To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)This seems like a legitimate trade agenda doc, but as noted in proc 9955, it's not very actionable by me.
2020-10-30law 116-193: S.4762 (gpo)A bill to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the "Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-192: S.4075 (gpo)RLF Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-191: S.3758 (gpo)A bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to make certain technical corrections.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-190: S.2638 (gpo)Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-189: S.2330 (gpo)Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-188: S.3051 (gpo)America's Conservation Enhancement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-187: H.R.4183 (gpo)Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Actdone (no donation)Only R votes against
2020-10-30law 116-186: H.R.3399 (gpo)To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-185: H.R.2359 (gpo)Whole Veteran Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-184: H.R.1952 (gpo)Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-30law 116-183: H.R.561 (gpo)Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-27proclamation 10106 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2020-10-26memorandum 20201026_01 (gpo)Certification Pursuant to Section 6(E) of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-497), as Amended by the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344)done (no donation)This is a second Sudan-related notice, in addition to the national emergency.
2020-10-23proclamation 10105 (gpo)United Nations Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-23notice 20201023_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congodone (no donation)I skipped this last year, though i might want to revisit in the future
2020-10-21law 116-182: S.1380 (gpo)Due Process Protections Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-21law 116-181: S.881 (gpo)PROSWIFT Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-21law 116-180: S.209 (gpo)PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-179: S.1321 (gpo)Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-178: H.R.6168 (gpo)Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-177: H.R.2372 (gpo)Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-176: H.R.1812 (gpo)Vet Center Eligibility Expansion Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-175: S.832 (gpo)A bill to nullify the Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon, concluded on November 15, 1865.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-174: S.294 (gpo)Native American Business Incubators Program Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-20law 116-173: H.R.4779 (gpo)To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-19notice 20201019_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombiadone (no donation)I skipped this last year, though i might want to revisit in the future
2020-10-17law 116-172: S.2661 (gpo)National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-17law 116-171: S.785 (gpo)Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-17law 116-170: S.743 (gpo)Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-16proclamation 10104 (gpo)National Forest Products Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-16proclamation 10103 (gpo)National Character Counts Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-14proclamation 10102 (gpo)Blind Americans Equality Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-14memorandum 20201014_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008done (no donation)It's not clear that waiving parts of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act is good, but i don't know much about it, and Obama did it also.
2020-10-13law 116-169: S.4072 (gpo)A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bend, Oregon, as the "Robert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-13law 116-168: S.1646 (gpo)A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Augustine, Florida, as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-13law 116-167: S.490 (gpo)B-47 Ridge Designation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-13EO 13955 (gpo)Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Councildone (no donation)My understanding is that the impact of reforestation relative to other environmental actions is way overstated. But i also don't think reforestation is bad, so i don't see a need to donate against this.
2020-10-10proclamation 10101 (gpo)To Further Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products)done (no donation)The last time Trump had a proclamation about PV imports, i donated to UCS, but that was pretty early in this project before i largely stopped donating for trade war documents.
2020-10-10law 116-166: S.982 (gpo)Not Invisible Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-10law 116-165: S.227 (gpo)Savanna's Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-10law 116-164: H.R.991 (gpo)Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-09proclamation 10100 (gpo)Columbus Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-09proclamation 10099 (gpo)General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-09proclamation 10098 (gpo)National School Lunch Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-09memorandum 20201009_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under 15 U.S.C. 634c(b)(3)(B)done (no donation)
2020-10-08proclamation 10097 (gpo)Leif Erikson Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-06proclamation 10096 (gpo)Birthday of Founding Father Caesar Rodneydone (no donation)
2020-10-05proclamation 10095 (gpo)German-American Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-03proclamation 10094 (gpo)Child Health Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-03proclamation 10093 (gpo)Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-03proclamation 10092 (gpo)Fire Prevention Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-02law 116-163: H.J.Res.88 (gpo)Providing for the appointment of Franklin D. Raines as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-02law 116-162: H.J.Res.87 (gpo)Providing for the reappointment of Michael M. Lynton as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-01proclamation 10091 (gpo)National Manufacturing Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-10-01law 116-161: S.3105 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Richard G. Lugar Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-10-01law 116-160: S.2193 (gpo)CHARGE Actdone (no donation)2 R votes against
2020-10-01law 116-159: H.R.8337 (gpo)Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-09-30proclamation 10090 (gpo)National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-30proclamation 10089 (gpo)National Energy Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-30proclamation 10088 (gpo)National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-30proclamation 10087 (gpo)National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-30proclamation 10086 (gpo)National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-30proclamation 10085 (gpo)National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-28determination 2020-12 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Personsdone (no donation)See det 2017-15.
2020-09-25proclamation 10084 (gpo)National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-25proclamation 10083 (gpo)Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-19proclamation 10082 (gpo)National Small Business Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-18proclamation 10080 (gpo)National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-18proclamation 10079 (gpo)National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-18notice 20200918_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorismdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too; i'm going to let it go.
2020-09-17proclamation 10078 (gpo)National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-17proclamation 10077 (gpo)Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-14proclamation 10076 (gpo)National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-11proclamation 10075 (gpo)National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-11proclamation 10074 (gpo)Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-11proclamation 10073 (gpo)Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-10proclamation 10072 (gpo)Patriot Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-10notice 20200910_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacksdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too
2020-09-09determination 2020-10 (gpo)Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Actdone (no donation)In the past i looked into this and determined that it is about Cuba, and i couldn't at the time find a good organization to support.
2020-09-04proclamation 10069 (gpo)Labor Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-04memorandum 20200904_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Global Fragility Act of 2019done (no donation)
2020-09-03proclamation 10070 (gpo)National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2020done (no donation)
2020-09-02memorandum 20200902_02 (gpo)Delegation of Authority To Submit to the Congress the Notifications and Explanations Specified in the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the United States of Americadone (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-09-02memorandum 20200902_01 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the General Services Administrationdone (no donation)
2020-08-31proclamation 10068 (gpo)National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-31proclamation 10067 (gpo)National Preparedness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-31proclamation 10066 (gpo)National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-31proclamation 10065 (gpo)National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-28proclamation 10064 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)
2020-08-25proclamation 10063 (gpo)Women's Equality Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-24EO 13946 (gpo)Targeting Opportunity Zones and Other Distressed Communities for Federal Site Locationsdone (no donation)This seems okay; i don't know enough about the Opportunity Zone definition or government real estate policy to have an opinion.
2020-08-14proclamation 10061 (gpo)National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-08-14order 20200814_01 (gpo)Regarding the Acquisition of Musical.ly by ByteDance Ltd.done (no donation)This is the order related to the Trump administration action against TikTok. I don't think i have anything useful to say with a donation on this topic.
2020-08-14law 116-158: S.3637 (gpo)A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend lease protections for servicemembers under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-14law 116-157: S.3607 (gpo)Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-14law 116-156: S.2163 (gpo)Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Actdone (no donation)1 R vote against
2020-08-13notice 20200813_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulationsdone (no donation)This has been renewed every year since 2001, including by Obama.
2020-08-08law 116-155: H.R.4920 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-08law 116-154: H.R.3504 (gpo)Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-08law 116-153: H.R.886 (gpo)Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-06proclamation 10060 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2020-08-06EO 13943 (gpo)Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chaindone (no donation)
2020-08-06EO 13942 (gpo)Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok, and Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chaindone (no donation)This has gotten a lot of press, but it's not central to my interests in this project.
2020-08-04law 116-152: H.R.1957 (gpo)Great American Outdoors Actdone (no donation)There were a number of votes against this, but in the senate they were all Republicans.
2020-08-03law 116-151: S.4209 (gpo)Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-08-03EO 13941 (gpo)Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Accessdone (no donation)As far as i could tell from a very small amount of research, this is squarely within HHS's mandate, and doesn't seem problematic.
2020-07-29notice 20200729_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanondone (no donation)
2020-07-24proclamation 10059 (gpo)National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-07-24proclamation 10058 (gpo)Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, 2020done (no donation)
2020-07-23notice 20200723_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Malidone (no donation)This is a continuation of EO 13882, for which i didn't donate, though i suggested revisiting later.
2020-07-22notice 20200722_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)Continuation of an Obama-era order
2020-07-22law 116-150: S.4148 (gpo)A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-07-17proclamation 10056 (gpo)Captive Nations Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-07-17determination 2020-09 (gpo)Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombiadone (no donation)See my comment on determination 2017-10.
2020-07-14law 116-149: H.R.7440 (gpo)Hong Kong Autonomy Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-07-13law 116-148: S.4091 (gpo)Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-07-08law 116-147: S.4116 (gpo)A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-07-07memorandum 20200707_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018done (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-07-07law 116-146: S.3084 (gpo)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-06-30proclamation 10055 (gpo)Pledge to America's Workers Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-06-29proclamation 10053 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)
2020-06-26EO 13931 (gpo)Continuing the President's National Council for the American Worker and the American Workforce Policy Advisory Boarddone (no donation)Continuation of EO 13845, which no one seemed to have anything particularly negative to say about.
2020-06-24notice 20200624_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkansdone (no donation)I have historically not donated for this one.
2020-06-24determination 2020-07 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amendeddone (no donation)i haven't donated previously related to the Defense Production Act
2020-06-19proclamation 10051 (gpo)Father's Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-06-17law 116-145: S.3744 (gpo)Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020done (no donation)1 R vote against
2020-06-16law 116-144: S.3414 (gpo)Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-06-16law 116-143: S.2746 (gpo)Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-06-12proclamation 10050 (gpo)Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-06-05law 116-142: H.R.7010 (gpo)Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020done (no donation)One R vote against
2020-06-05determination 2020-06 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012done (no donation)I've never found anything useful about determinations around the National Defense Authorization Act
2020-06-04memorandum 20200604_02 (gpo)Protecting United States Investors From Significant Risks From Chinese Companiesdone (no donation)more trade stuff
2020-06-04memorandum 20200604_01 (gpo)Protecting United States Investors From Significant Risks From Chinese Companiesdone (no donation)more trade stuff
2020-05-29proclamation 10047 (gpo)National Homeownership Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-29proclamation 10046 (gpo)National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-29proclamation 10045 (gpo)Great Outdoors Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-29proclamation 10044 (gpo)African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-29law 116-141: H.R.943 (gpo)Never Again Education Actdone (no donation)Only R votes against
2020-05-21proclamation 10040 (gpo)Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-21proclamation 10039 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemicdone (no donation)
2020-05-21proclamation 10038 (gpo)National Maritime Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-15proclamation 10037 (gpo)World Trade Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-15proclamation 10036 (gpo)Emergency Medical Services Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-15proclamation 10035 (gpo)National Safe Boating Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-15proclamation 10034 (gpo)Armed Forces Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-15EO 13923 (gpo)Establishment of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Under Section 741 of the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Actdone (no donation)This is a trade thing, but i wasn't able to find useful information about what kind of trade thing.
2020-05-13notice 20200513_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chaindone (no donation)This is the first continuation of EO 13873, which seemed trade-war-y, but for which i couldn't find a good target at the time. Revisit if this continues to be signed.
2020-05-12memorandum 20200512_01 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1260J of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020done (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-05-08proclamation 10033 (gpo)Mother's Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-08proclamation 10032 (gpo)Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-08proclamation 10031 (gpo)National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-08proclamation 10030 (gpo)National Charter Schools Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-07proclamation 10029 (gpo)Military Spouse Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-06proclamation 10028 (gpo)National Nurses Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-06proclamation 10027 (gpo)National Day of Prayer, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-05proclamation 10026 (gpo)Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-01proclamation 10025 (gpo)Public Service Recognition Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-01proclamation 10024 (gpo)National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-05-01EO 13920 (gpo)Securing the United States Bulk-Power Systemdone (no donation)This is about grid security against potential attacks involving equipment sourced by foreign countries, basically. Here's a take that seems mostly reasonable.
2020-04-30proclamation 10023 (gpo)Loyalty Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-30proclamation 10022 (gpo)Older Americans Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-30proclamation 10021 (gpo)National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-30proclamation 10020 (gpo)National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-30proclamation 10019 (gpo)National Foster Care Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-30EO 13919 (gpo)Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Dutydone (no donation)This is a counternarcotics operation, per thehill.com and per the wording of the EO itself. However, i've given to Drug Policy Alliance already this year, so i'm going to give this one a miss.
2020-04-29proclamation 10018 (gpo)Law Day, U.S.A., 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-29proclamation 10017 (gpo)Jewish American Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-29proclamation 10016 (gpo)Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-28law 116-140: H.R.6322 (gpo)Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-04-28EO 13918 (gpo)Establishment of the Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 711 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Actdone (no donation)This is a trade thing, but i wasn't able to find useful information about what kind of trade thing.
2020-04-24proclamation 10015 (gpo)World Intellectual Property Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-17proclamation 10013 (gpo)Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-17proclamation 10012 (gpo)National Volunteer Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-17proclamation 10011 (gpo)National Park Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-17proclamation 10010 (gpo)National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-14memorandum 20200414_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019done (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-04-14EO 13915 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Interiordone (no donation)As far as i know, order of succession documents are run-of-the-mill
2020-04-13proclamation 10009 (gpo)Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-10law 116-138: S.J.Res.66 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Denise O'Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-04-10law 116-137: H.R.4771 (gpo)VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-04-08proclamation 10008 (gpo)National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-06EO 13914 (gpo)Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resourcesdone (no donation)I don't know much about the background on this, but this blog post (which i also don't know much about) thinks it seems fine.
2020-04-04EO 13913 (gpo)Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sectordone (no donation)I couldn't find much immediate context around this.
2020-04-03proclamation 10007 (gpo)Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2020done (no donation)
2020-04-02memorandum 20200402_01 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporationdone (no donation)As far as i know, order of succession docs are run-of-the-mill
2020-04-01proclamation 10006 (gpo)World Autism Awareness Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31proclamation 10005 (gpo)Second Chance Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31proclamation 10004 (gpo)National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31proclamation 10003 (gpo)National Donate Life Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31proclamation 10002 (gpo)National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31proclamation 10001 (gpo)Cancer Control Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-31memorandum 20200331_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020done (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-03-30proclamation 10000 (gpo)National Doctors Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-30notice 20200330_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activitiesdone (no donation)see 2017 comment
2020-03-26law 116-135: S.1678 (gpo)Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-26law 116-134: S.760 (gpo)Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-26law 116-133: H.R.4803 (gpo)Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-26law 116-132: H.R.1365 (gpo)To make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-25law 116-131: H.R.4334 (gpo)Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-24proclamation 9999 (gpo)Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-23proclamation 9998 (gpo)National Agriculture Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-23law 116-130: S.1822 (gpo)Broadband DATA Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-23law 116-129: S.893 (gpo)Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-21law 116-128: S.3503 (gpo)A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-20memorandum 20200320_01 (gpo)Delegation of Functions Under 31 U.S.C. 5302done (no donation)
2020-03-18law 116-127: H.R.6201 (gpo)Families First Coronavirus Response Actdone (no donation)This is a congressional bill, and only Republicans opposed it.
2020-03-18law 116-126: H.R.5214 (gpo)Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-13proclamation 9995 (gpo)National Poison Prevention Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-03-13law 116-125: H.R.5671 (gpo)Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-12notice 20200312_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)I've historically skipped this because it's been in effect since the Clinton administration
2020-03-12law 116-124: H.R.4998 (gpo)Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-06order 20200306_01 (gpo)Regarding the Acquisition of StayNTouch, Inc. by Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd.done (no donation)Here's a brief explainer on this from a corporate law site.
2020-03-04notice 20200304_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwedone (no donation)See previous notes on this topic
2020-03-03memorandum 20200303_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority to Re-establish the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic- Resistant Bacteriadone (no donation)
2020-03-03law 116-122: S.2107 (gpo)Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-03law 116-121: S.394 (gpo)Presidential Transition Enhancement Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-03law 116-120: H.J.Res.80 (gpo)Approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-02law 116-119: S.J.Res.67 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-02law 116-118: S.J.Res.65 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-02law 116-117: S.375 (gpo)Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-03-02law 116-116: H.R.504 (gpo)DHS Field Engagement Accountability Actdone (no donation)
2020-02-28proclamation 9991 (gpo)National Consumer Protection Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-02-28proclamation 9989 (gpo)Irish-American Heritage Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-02-28proclamation 9988 (gpo)American Red Cross Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-02-25notice 20200225_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vesselsdone (no donation)I've failed to find good orgs related to Cuba in the past.
2020-02-25notice 20200225_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukrainedone (no donation)See notes from the first year of this.
2020-02-21memorandum 20200221_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020done (no donation)delegation of authority
2020-02-20notice 20200220_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libyadone (no donation)I should get back to this at some point --- i never deep-dove this one.
2020-02-12EO 13905 (gpo)Strengthening National Resilience Through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Servicesdone (no donation)This is about the resilience of GPS systems used in transportation, and doesn't seem obviously suspect.
2020-02-11law 116-115: S.153 (gpo)Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Actdone (no donation)
2020-02-10order 20200210_01 (gpo)Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2021 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amendeddone (no donation)I've historically concluded that this is routine.
2020-01-31proclamation 9986 (gpo)Career and Technical Education Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-01-31proclamation 9985 (gpo)American Heart Month, 2020done (no donation)
2020-01-29law 116-113: H.R.5430 (gpo)United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Actdone (no donation)This is the replacement for NAFTA. It doesn't look like it's a significant enough shift to be worth getting excited about.
2020-01-27law 116-112: S.457 (gpo)President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-27law 116-111: H.R.434 (gpo)Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-27law 116-110: H.R.263 (gpo)To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-24proclamation 9982 (gpo)National School Choice Week, 2020done (no donation)
2020-01-24proclamation 9980 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United Statesdone (no donation)More trade shenanigans
2020-01-24law 116-109: H.R.583 (gpo)PIRATE Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-24law 116-108: H.R.2476 (gpo)Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-23proclamation 9979 (gpo)To Further Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Large Residential Washersdone (no donation)This has something to do with import regulation, but it seems pretty technical
2020-01-17proclamation 9977 (gpo)Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2020done (no donation)
2020-01-17law 116-107: H.R.2385 (gpo)To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.done (no donation)1 R voted against
2020-01-15proclamation 9976 (gpo)Religious Freedom Day, 2020done (no donation)
2020-01-10EO 13902 (gpo)Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Irandone (no donation)Here's a light summary: basically this is a financial piece of the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Iran. There's some interesting recent news about the Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement, basically a way to financially verify humanitarian aid to Iran. It's been in the works since 2018, but just opened in late Jan 2020 in a trial capacity. Human Rights Watch is in favor. However, the SECO announcement makes it sound like the financial vetting is much too complicated for individuals to contribute. I think i'll pass on this one, given the nebulousness.
2020-01-07law 116-106: H.R.1424 (gpo)Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2020-01-06determination 2020-05 (gpo)Presidential Determination on Waiving a Restriction on United States Assistance to Bolivia Under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003done (no donation)I don't know the context for this
2019-12-31proclamation 9975 (gpo)National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2020done (no donation)
2019-12-30law 116-105: S.151 (gpo)Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Actdone (no donation)Only a couple of libertarian-y Republicans voted against, and as far as i can tell, this bill is weak sauce.
2019-12-30law 116-104: H.R.777 (gpo)Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019done (no donation)Only Amash voted against
2019-12-30law 116-103: H.R.150 (gpo)Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-26proclamation 9974 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)A proclamation like this happens every year, including under the Obama administration. I've never researched further than that.
2019-12-26EO 13901 (gpo)Adjustments of Certain Rates of Paydone (no donation)This seems normal
2019-12-24law 116-102: S.737 (gpo)Building Blocks of STEM Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-101: S.256 (gpo)Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-100: S.216 (gpo)Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-099: S.50 (gpo)Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-097: H.R.3196 (gpo)Vera C. Rubin Observatory Designation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-096: H.R.2333 (gpo)Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-095: H.R.1138 (gpo)To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-20law 116-094: H.R.1865 (gpo)Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020done (no donation)
2019-12-20law 116-093: H.R.1158 (gpo)Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020done (no donation)
2019-12-20law 116-092: S.1790 (gpo)National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020done (no donation)
2019-12-19law 116-091: H.R.5363 (gpo)FUTURE Actdone (no donation)Many recorded votes against, but they're all Rs
2019-12-18notice 20191218_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruptiondone (no donation)I didn't give for the EO of which this is a continuation, though i might revisit that in future years
2019-12-17EO 13900 (gpo)Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2019done (no donation)This seems normal
2019-12-16proclamation 9973 (gpo)Wright Brothers Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-12-13law 116-090: H.R.3314 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the "Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-089: H.R.3144 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the "Jose Ramos Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-088: H.R.2451 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the "Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-087: H.R.2334 (gpo)To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the "Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-086: H.R.2325 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the "65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-085: H.R.2151 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, as the "Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-13law 116-084: H.R.1972 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the "Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-12law 116-083: H.R.1844 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the "Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-12law 116-082: H.R.1526 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the "Eva G. Hewitt Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-12law 116-081: H.R.1253 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the "Ritchie Valens Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-12law 116-080: H.R.1252 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as the "Marilyn Monroe Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-12law 116-079: H.R.887 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 877 East 1200 South in Orem, Utah, as the "Jerry C. Washburn Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-12-09proclamation 9972 (gpo)Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-12-06proclamation 9971 (gpo)National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-12-05law 116-078: H.R.5277 (gpo)To amend section 442 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, employee benefit plans, and retirement plans from conflict of interest limitations for the Government Publishing Office.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-27proclamation 9970 (gpo)World AIDS Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-27proclamation 9969 (gpo)National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-27proclamation 9968 (gpo)Thanksgiving Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-27law 116-077: S.2710 (gpo)A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-27law 116-076: S.1838 (gpo)Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019done (no donation)Only one R recorded vote against
2019-11-27law 116-075: H.R.4258 (gpo)Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-27law 116-074: H.R.3889 (gpo)ONDCP Technical Corrections Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-26law 116-073: H.R.1123 (gpo)Divisional Realignment for the Eastern District of Arkansas Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-25law 116-072: H.R.724 (gpo)Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-25law 116-071: H.R.2423 (gpo)Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-22proclamation 9967 (gpo)National Family Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-22law 116-070: S.862 (gpo)Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-21law 116-069: H.R.3055 (gpo)Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-19notice 20191119_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundidone (no donation)I've skipped this for several years (without research) due to being behind
2019-11-15proclamation 9966 (gpo)American Education Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-12notice 20191112_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)I've historically skipped this because it's been in effect since the Clinton administration
2019-11-08proclamation 9965 (gpo)World Freedom Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-08proclamation 9964 (gpo)National Apprenticeship Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-08law 116-068: H.R.1396 (gpo)Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-11-07proclamation 9963 (gpo)Veterans Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-11-07law 116-067: S.693 (gpo)National POW/MIA Flag Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-10-31proclamation 9962 (gpo)National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9961 (gpo)National Native American Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9960 (gpo)National Family Caregivers Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9959 (gpo)National Entrepreneurship Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9958 (gpo)National American History and Founders Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9957 (gpo)National Adoption Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31proclamation 9956 (gpo)Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-31law 116-066: S.1196 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as the "Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-10-31EO 13897 (gpo)Improving Federal Contractor Operations by Revoking Executive Order 13495done (no donation)This is a little bit in the weeds of government contractor operation, and i couldn't immediately find an argument that it is very consequential, though i'll revisit if i do find one.
2019-10-25proclamation 9955 (gpo)To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)More trade war
2019-10-25determination 2020-03 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I've never found anything useful about determinations around the National Defense Authorization Act
2019-10-23proclamation 9954 (gpo)United Nations Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-22notice 20191022_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congodone (no donation)I skipped this last year, though i might want to revisit in the future
2019-10-18proclamation 9953 (gpo)National Forest Products Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-18proclamation 9952 (gpo)National Character Counts Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-18determination 2020-02 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)See det 2017-15.
2019-10-17proclamation 9951 (gpo)Death of Elijah E. Cummingsdone (no donation)
2019-10-15notice 20191015_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombiadone (no donation)I skipped this last year, though i might want to revisit in the future
2019-10-11proclamation 9950 (gpo)Blind Americans Equality Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-11proclamation 9949 (gpo)Columbus Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-10proclamation 9948 (gpo)National School Lunch Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-10proclamation 9947 (gpo)General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-09law 116-065: S.239 (gpo)Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-10-09law 116-064: H.R.1590 (gpo)Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019done (no donation)Only 4 Ds in the House voted against this. One of them was my rep, but i wasn't able to find more information.
2019-10-04proclamation 9946 (gpo)Leif Erikson Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-04proclamation 9944 (gpo)Child Health Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-04proclamation 9943 (gpo)German-American Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-04proclamation 9942 (gpo)Fire Prevention Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-10-04law 116-063: S.1689 (gpo)A bill to permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-10-04law 116-062: S.163 (gpo)Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-10-03proclamation 9941 (gpo)National Manufacturing Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30proclamation 9940 (gpo)National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30proclamation 9939 (gpo)National Energy Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30proclamation 9938 (gpo)National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30proclamation 9937 (gpo)National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30proclamation 9936 (gpo)National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-30law 116-061: H.R.4285 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019done (no donation)1 R vote recorded against
2019-09-30law 116-060: H.R.1058 (gpo)Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-09-27proclamation 9935 (gpo)National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-27proclamation 9934 (gpo)Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-27proclamation 9933 (gpo)National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-27law 116-059: H.R.4378 (gpo)Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019done (no donation)very few D votes against
2019-09-27EO 13889 (gpo)Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committeesdone (no donation)I looked into this in 2017 and found it was routine.
2019-09-26law 116-058: H.R.1200 (gpo)Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-09-24memorandum 20190924_01 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018: Memorandum for the President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation [and] the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Developmentdone (no donation)Delegation of functions
2019-09-22law 116-057: H.R.831 (gpo)Reviving America's Scenic Byways Act of 2019done (no donation)17 R votes recorded against
2019-09-19proclamation 9930 (gpo)National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-19notice 20190919_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorismdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too; i'm going to let it go.
2019-09-19EO 13887 (gpo)Modernizing Influenza Vaccines in the United States to Promote National Security and Public Healthdone (no donation)This seems fine
2019-09-16proclamation 9929 (gpo)Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-13proclamation 9928 (gpo)National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-13proclamation 9927 (gpo)National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-13proclamation 9926 (gpo)National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-13determination 2019-23 (gpo)Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)Last year i looked into this and determined that it is about Cuba, and i couldn't at the time find a good organization to support.
2019-09-12notice 20190912_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacksdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too
2019-09-10proclamation 9925 (gpo)Patriot Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-09proclamation 9924 (gpo)Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-06proclamation 9923 (gpo)Opioid Crisis Awareness Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-06proclamation 9922 (gpo)National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-09-06memorandum 20190906_01 (gpo)Providing an Order of Secession Within the Council on Environmental Quality: Memorandum for the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Qualitydone (no donation)I've determined that orders of succession are run of the mill.
2019-09-05proclamation 9921 (gpo)National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-30proclamation 9920 (gpo)Labor Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-30proclamation 9919 (gpo)National Preparedness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-30proclamation 9918 (gpo)National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-30proclamation 9917 (gpo)National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-30EO 13885 (gpo)Establishing the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committeedone (no donation)This is related to law 115-368, which didn't seem controversial.
2019-08-27law 116-056: H.R.3245 (gpo)Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-27law 116-055: H.R.1250 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-26law 116-054: H.R.3311 (gpo)Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-26law 116-053: H.R.3304 (gpo)National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019done (no donation)1 recorded R vote against
2019-08-26law 116-052: H.R.2938 (gpo)HAVEN Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-26law 116-051: H.R.2336 (gpo)Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-22law 116-050: H.R.1079 (gpo)Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-22law 116-049: H.R.776 (gpo)Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-22law 116-048: H.R.639 (gpo)To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21memorandum 20190821_01 (gpo)Discharging the Federal Student Loan Debt of Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans: Memorandum for the Secretary of Education [and] the Secretary of Veterans Affairsdone (no donation)As far as i can tell, this is unobjectionable.
2019-08-21law 116-047: H.R.3305 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2509 George Mason Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Ryan Keith Cox Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21law 116-046: H.R.1449 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3033 203rd Street in Olympia Fields, Illinois, as the "Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21law 116-045: H.R.1198 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 South Boulder Highway in Henderson, Nevada, as the "Henderson Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21law 116-044: H.R.829 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1450 Montauk Highway in Mastic, New York, as the "Army Specialist Thomas J. Wilwerth Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21law 116-043: H.R.828 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 Route 111 in Smithtown, New York, as the "Congressman Bill Carney Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-21law 116-042: H.R.540 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the "Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office".done (no donation)7 Rs voted against. Good for Louise and Bob Slaughter.
2019-08-16proclamation 9915 (gpo)National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-14notice 20190814_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulationsdone (no donation)This has been renewed every year since 2001, including by Obama.
2019-08-09law 116-041: H.R.2695 (gpo)To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Richard L. Schafer Dam.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-09law 116-040: H.R.1569 (gpo)To amend title 28, United States Code, to add Flagstaff and Yuma to the list of locations in which court shall be held in the judicial district for the State of Arizona.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-06law 116-039: H.R.3253 (gpo)Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019done (no donation)Only R votes against.
2019-08-05EO 13884 (gpo)Blocking Property of the Government of Venezueladone (no donation)When last i looked, i couldn't find any useful orgs support to related to Venezuela.
2019-08-02law 116-038: S.2249 (gpo)A bill to allow the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on the date of enactment of this Act to continue to serve as such Deputy Administrator.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-08-02law 116-037: H.R.3877 (gpo)Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019done (no donation)
2019-08-01EO 13883 (gpo)Administration of Proliferation Sanctions and Amendment of Executive Order 12851done (no donation)Here's a summary of the EO. This summary may be more useful: it implies that these sanctions are obligatory under the CBW Act of 1991, so presumably there is nothing unusual about this. This article gives more context, but doesn't give me a reason to think i need to take an action.
2019-07-31law 116-036: H.R.2196 (gpo)To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce the credit hour requirement for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-31determination 2019-21 (gpo)Designation of the Federative Republic of Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This is about giving Brazil priority access to weapons systems. Here's wikipedia on MNNA status in general. I think a general donation to an anti-proliferation group could be advantageous, but i'm also not that confident in my current designations for said. Skipping it this time.
2019-07-30notice 20190730_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanondone (no donation)I haven't donated for this national emergency in the past, though i might look into it more next time
2019-07-30law 116-035: S.504 (gpo)LEGION Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-29law 116-034: H.R.1327 (gpo)Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Actdone (no donation)Only R votes against
2019-07-26proclamation 9913 (gpo)National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-07-26memorandum 20190726_01 (gpo)Reforming Developing-Country Status in the World Trade Organization: Memorandum for the United States Trade Representativedone (no donation)The purpose of this is to pressure China into giving up its developing country status, for trade reasons. Bloomberg talked about this again in November. It seems like Trump is not the first president to try to reform this particular WTO system, and it may or may not be effective in any way, but there's nothing useful for me to do.
2019-07-26EO 13882 (gpo)Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Malidone (no donation)Here are some business-law-related links about the impact of this EO: winston.com, reedsmith.com, bakermckenzie.com. I'm going to skip this for now, but if the government continues to be involved in Mali, i should revisit.
2019-07-25proclamation 9912 (gpo)Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2019done (no donation)
2019-07-25law 116-033: S.1749 (gpo)Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-25law 116-032: S.998 (gpo)Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-25law 116-031: S.744 (gpo)Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-25law 116-030: H.R.866 (gpo)H.R.866 - Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-22notice 20190722_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)Skipping this, same as last year
2019-07-22determination 2019-20 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-22determination 2019-19 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-22determination 2019-18 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-22determination 2019-17 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-22determination 2019-16 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-22determination 2019-15 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-07-19proclamation 9911 (gpo)50th Anniversary Observance of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landingdone (no donation)
2019-07-19proclamation 9910 (gpo)Captive Nations Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-07-19memorandum 20190719_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)Delegation of authority, and i didn't take any action on this law when it was passed without opposition
2019-07-19determination 2019-14 (gpo)Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)See my comment on determination 2017-10.
2019-07-17proclamation 9909 (gpo)Death of John Paul Stevensdone (no donation)
2019-07-15EO 13881 (gpo)Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materialsdone (no donation)As noted in 13858, for an employment-centric trade war, i would give to NILC, but i don't have a goto for a materials-centric trade war.
2019-07-14proclamation 9908 (gpo)Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-07-10EO 13879 (gpo)Advancing American Kidney Healthdone (no donation)
2019-07-05law 116-029: S.2047 (gpo)A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-05law 116-028: H.J.Res.60 (gpo)Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on July 16, 2019 and ending on July 20, 2019.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-07-05law 116-027: H.R.2940 (gpo)To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through September 30, 2019done (no donation)55 R votes against
2019-07-01proclamation 9907 (gpo)Pledge to America's Workers Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-07-01law 116-025: H.R.3151 (gpo)Taxpayer First Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-06-26memorandum 20190626_01 (gpo)Policy for Military Service Academy and Reserve Officers' Training Corps Graduates Seeking to Participate in Professional Sports: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)background. This doesn't seem very interesting.
2019-06-25law 116-024: H.R.559 (gpo)Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-06-25law 116-023: H.R.299 (gpo)Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-06-25EO 13878 (gpo)Establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housingdone (no donation)This is interesting, but it doesn't tell me very much, in particular what i should actually be supporting. With some misgivings, i'm going to skip this one.
2019-06-24law 116-022: S.1379 (gpo)Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-06-24EO 13877 (gpo)Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare To Put Patients Firstdone (no donation)Here's NPR on this EO. It doesn't sound like something i need to oppose per se.
2019-06-18notice 20190618_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkansdone (no donation)I have historically not donated for this one.
2019-06-14proclamation 9906 (gpo)Father's Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-06-12law 116-021: S.1436 (gpo)A bill to make technical corrections to the computation of average pay under Public Law 110-279.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-06-11EO 13874 (gpo)Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Productsdone (no donation)I couldn't find info about this, and it's likely to be fairly inside baseball.
2019-06-10determination 2019-13 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I've never succeeded at figuring out anything relevant to the Defense Production Act to do
2019-06-07proclamation 9905 (gpo)Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-06-06proclamation 9904 (gpo)National Day of Remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Daydone (no donation)
2019-06-06law 116-020: H.R.2157 (gpo)Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019done (no donation)Only R votes against
2019-05-31proclamation 9902 (gpo)To Modify the List of Beneficiary Developing Countries Under the Trade Act of 1974done (no donation)See proc 9887.
2019-05-31proclamation 9900 (gpo)National Homeownership Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-31proclamation 9899 (gpo)National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-31proclamation 9898 (gpo)Great Outdoors Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-31proclamation 9897 (gpo)African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-31law 116-019: S.1693 (gpo)National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-05-24proclamation 9896 (gpo)Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-24memorandum 20190524_04 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-05-24memorandum 20190524_03 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-05-24memorandum 20190524_02 (gpo)Delegation of Function Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-05-24memorandum 20190524_01 (gpo)Revisions to the 2017 Unified Command Plan: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I couldn't find a lot of information about this, and it looks like DoD innards.
2019-05-23memorandum 20190523_01 (gpo)Agency Cooperation With Attorney General's Review of Intelligence Activities Relating to the 2016 Presidential Campaigns: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of National Intelligence[, and] the Director of the Central Intelligence A...done (no donation)This is pretty gross. What to do about it? This lawsuit isn't entirely on-point, but it's close, and it told me about American Oversight, an organization which is targeting the Trump administration with FOIA requests and public records lawsuits. I couldn't find a lot of data about that organization though, e.g. they don't appear to have a wikipedia page, so i chickened out and am skipping this one.
2019-05-23law 116-018: H.R.2379 (gpo)To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.done (no donation)9 R votes against
2019-05-20proclamation 9895 (gpo)National Maritime Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-19proclamation 9894 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2019-05-19proclamation 9893 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2019-05-17proclamation 9892 (gpo)Armed Forces Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-17proclamation 9891 (gpo)World Trade Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-17proclamation 9890 (gpo)Emergency Medical Services Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-17proclamation 9889 (gpo)National Safe Boating Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-17proclamation 9888 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There continues not to be much i can do about the president's trade war
2019-05-16proclamation 9887 (gpo)To Modify the List of Beneficiary Developing Countries Under the Trade Act of 1974done (no donation)Apparently, this had the impact of removing GSP status for India. I don't really have a good response to this.
2019-05-16proclamation 9886 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There continues not to be much i can do about the president's trade war
2019-05-15EO 13873 (gpo)Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chaindone (no donation)Per WaPo, this is a trade war move which is also a bit of a tech sector power grab on the part of the administration. I have to assume that, as with most trade war news, there's not much i can do about it.
2019-05-13EO 13872 (gpo)Economic Empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islandersdone (no donation)I don't know anything about this, but it doesn't seem harmful. (Comment from a Micronesian newspaper)
2019-05-10proclamation 9885 (gpo)Mother's Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-10proclamation 9884 (gpo)Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-10proclamation 9883 (gpo)National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-10proclamation 9882 (gpo)National Charter Schools Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-09proclamation 9881 (gpo)Military Spouse Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-08EO 13871 (gpo)Imposing Sanctions With Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Irandone (no donation)I don't have a constructive organization for this, though i should revisit next time.
2019-05-03proclamation 9879 (gpo)Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-03proclamation 9878 (gpo)Public Service Recognition Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-03proclamation 9877 (gpo)National Small Business Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-03proclamation 9876 (gpo)National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-05-02EO 13870 (gpo)America's Cybersecurity Workforcedone (no donation)This is probably not very effective, but also probably not a harmful priority.
2019-05-01proclamation 9875 (gpo)National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9874 (gpo)National Day of Prayer, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9873 (gpo)Loyalty Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9872 (gpo)Law Day, U.S.A., 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9871 (gpo)Older Americans Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9870 (gpo)National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9869 (gpo)National Foster Care Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9868 (gpo)Jewish American Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30proclamation 9867 (gpo)Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-30memorandum 20190430_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-04-29determination 2019-12 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I've given up on figuring this out every time it's come up previously
2019-04-26proclamation 9866 (gpo)Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-25proclamation 9865 (gpo)World Intellectual Property Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-24EO 13869 (gpo)Transferring Responsibility for Background Investigations to the Department of Defensedone (no donation)This is probably not good governance, but it's not the kind of thing donations can do much about.
2019-04-19proclamation 9864 (gpo)National Park Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-18law 116-016: H.R.1839 (gpo)Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-04-16law 116-015: S.725 (gpo)A bill to change the address of the postal facility designated in honor of Captain Humayun Khan.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-04-16law 116-014: H.R.2030 (gpo)Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-04-15proclamation 9863 (gpo)Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2019done (no donation)I still think it's super weird that U.S. presidents commemorate Menachem Mendel Schneerson's birthday, but this is pro forma.
2019-04-12proclamation 9862 (gpo)Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-12law 116-013: H.R.276 (gpo)Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Actdone (no donation)only R votes recorded against
2019-04-08proclamation 9861 (gpo)National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-08law 116-012: S.863 (gpo)A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the Department of Veterans Affairs.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-04-06law 116-011: S.252 (gpo)A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-04-05proclamation 9860 (gpo)National Volunteer Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-05proclamation 9859 (gpo)National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-05proclamation 9858 (gpo)World Autism Awareness Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-04-01memorandum 20190401_01 (gpo)Delaying Submission of the Small Business Report Under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015: Memorandum for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administrationdone (no donation)This seems like small potatoes on either bad governance or trade war grounds, and i've never found orgs i was happy with for either of those topics anyway.
2019-03-29proclamation 9857 (gpo)Second Chance Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-29proclamation 9856 (gpo)National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-29proclamation 9855 (gpo)National Donate Life Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-29proclamation 9854 (gpo)National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-29proclamation 9853 (gpo)Cancer Control Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-28EO 13866 (gpo)Adjustments of Certain Rates of Paydone (no donation)At the end of the day, i'm not going to do much that's useful about internal government pay complexity.
2019-03-27memorandum 20190327_01 (gpo)Federal Housing Finance Reform: Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Agriculture[,] the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development[,] the Secretary of Veterans Affairs[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection[,] the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency[,] the Assistant to the Presiden...done (no donation)This is about the mortgage system. I don't think i'm going to take a useful stand here.
2019-03-26notice 20190326_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activitiesdone (no donation)see 2017 comment
2019-03-26EO 13865 (gpo)Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulsesdone (no donation)Disaster preparedness seems generally okay, assuming we're not taking the resources away from preparedness for other kinds of disasters.
2019-03-21law 116-010: S.49 (gpo)A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-03-21EO 13864 (gpo)Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universitiesdone (no donation)Here's WaPo on this. I'm not going to prioritize it at this time.
2019-03-18proclamation 9851 (gpo)Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-18order 20190318_01 (gpo)Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2020 Pursuant To Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amendeddone (no donation)This looks similar to order 20180212_01 and makes me suspect even more that this is routine.
2019-03-15proclamation 9850 (gpo)National Poison Prevention Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-15EO 13863 (gpo)Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)I don't see any immediate evidence that this is unusual.
2019-03-13proclamation 9849 (gpo)National Agriculture Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-12notice 20190312_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)This has been in effect since the Clinton administration
2019-03-12law 116-009: S.47 (gpo)John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Actdone (no donation)All Senate "no" votes were R
2019-03-12determination 2019-11 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-03-08law 116-008: S.483 (gpo)Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-03-05notice 20190305_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezueladone (no donation)couldn't find anything relevant/useful the last time this came up
2019-03-05EO 13861 (gpo)National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End Suicidedone (no donation)No reason to protest this
2019-03-04notice 20190304_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukrainedone (no donation)See notes from last year.
2019-03-04notice 20190304_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwedone (no donation)See notes on last year's version of this, which i recently gave up on having a helpful response to.
2019-03-04EO 13860 (gpo)Supporting the Transition of Active Duty Service Members and Military Veterans Into the Merchant Marinedone (no donation)This seems fine. My great uncle Mendel was a merchant marine, so, apparently like Trump, i have a soft spot for them, but very little actual information. Anyway, nothing i googled claimed this was a bad idea.
2019-03-01proclamation 9848 (gpo)National Consumer Protection Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-01proclamation 9847 (gpo)Women's History Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-01proclamation 9846 (gpo)Irish-American Heritage Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-03-01proclamation 9845 (gpo)American Red Cross Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-02-21law 116-007: H.R.439 (gpo)National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-02-19notice 20190219_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and Continuing To Authorize the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vesselsdone (no donation)I've failed to find good orgs related to Cuba in the past
2019-02-19notice 20190219_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libyadone (no donation)I believe Obama started this national emergency, and probably i should get back to it in a future year, but not now.
2019-02-19memorandum 20190219_01 (gpo)Establishment of the United States Space Force: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Labor[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Assistant to the President for Na...done (no donation)I assume the impact of the addition of a Space Force will be to make the military-industrial complex larger at the expense of the civilian economy in general and of government funding for civilian initiatives in particular, so i'm looking for an anti-military-industrial-complex org of some sort. However, i haven't read anything directly harmful about this reorg, though i reserve the right to revisit if i've just been missing things.
2019-02-15law 116-006: H.J.Res.31 (gpo)Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019done (no donation)I should be looking at countable.us for info about bills, but it doesn't explain why a handful of Dems including both Warren and Markey voted against this. I'm going to punt on this, though.
2019-02-11EO 13859 (gpo)Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligencedone (no donation)This is probably fine, and isn't a big priority for me regardless. Will revisit after the robots take over.
2019-02-08proclamation 9843 (gpo)Death of John David Dingell, Jr.done (no donation)
2019-01-31proclamation 9840 (gpo)American Heart Month, 2019done (no donation)
2019-01-31EO 13858 (gpo)Strengthening Buy-American Preferences for Infrastructure Projectsdone (no donation)This has some relationship to EO 13788, for which i donated to NILC, but in fact it's more of a trade war thing, and i don't have a go-to for trade war stuff at this time.
2019-01-25law 116-005: H.J.Res.28 (gpo)Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019done (no donation)This was the party-line vote, with Dems in favor, that ended the shutdown.
2019-01-25EO 13857 (gpo)Taking Additional Steps To Address the National Emergency With Respect to Venezueladone (no donation)There don't seem to be any good approaches to the situation in Venezuela right now.
2019-01-24law 116-004: H.R.430 (gpo)TANF Extension Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-24law 116-003: H.R.259 (gpo)Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-18proclamation 9839 (gpo)Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2019done (no donation)
2019-01-18proclamation 9837 (gpo)National School Choice Week, 2019done (no donation)
2019-01-18law 116-002: H.R.251 (gpo)Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Actdone (no donation)3 R votes against
2019-01-16notice 20190116_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Processdone (no donation)As i said last year, i don't have any reason to believe these notices are unusual or noteworthy, and i don't have any goto organizations on the subject of the Middle East Peace Process (though i should think about finding one).
2019-01-16law 116-001: S.24 (gpo)Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019done (no donation)7 R votes against
2019-01-16determination 2019-10 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I haven't found anything useful to do with these Defense Production Act-related determination
2019-01-16determination 2019-09 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I haven't found anything useful to do with these Defense Production Act-related determination
2019-01-16determination 2019-08 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I haven't found anything useful to do with these Defense Production Act-related determination
2019-01-16determination 2019-07 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2019-01-15proclamation 9836 (gpo)Religious Freedom Day, 2019done (no donation)
2019-01-15memorandum 20190115_02 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended, and the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-01-15memorandum 20190115_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities and Responsibilities Under Section 1763 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of Commercedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2019-01-14law 115-442: S.1580 (gpo)Protecting Girls' Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Actdone (no donation)5 R votes against
2019-01-14law 115-441: S.1158 (gpo)Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018done (no donation)4 R votes against (Amash, Biggs, Gosar, and Massie, in case anyone is curious whose public commitment to the government not doing things leads them to take a stand against Elie Wiesel)
2019-01-14law 115-440: S.1023 (gpo)Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)43 R votes against
2019-01-14law 115-439: S.512 (gpo)Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Actdone (no donation)A handful of votes against, but i imagine i am in favor regardless.
2019-01-14law 115-438: H.R.7319 (gpo)To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to provide flexibility with respect to the leaseback of certain Federal real property, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Another no vote from Steve Cohen (D-TN), but given that the vast majority of Dems voted yes, i'm going to pass on this one.
2019-01-14law 115-437: H.R.7318 (gpo)To amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board, and for other purposes.done (no donation)No vote from Steve Cohen (D-TN) as well as Massie, but given that the vast majority of Dems voted yes, i'm going to pass on this one.
2019-01-14law 115-436: H.R.7279 (gpo)Water Infrastructure Improvement Actdone (no donation)10 R votes against
2019-01-14law 115-435: H.R.4174 (gpo)Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017done (no donation)17 R votes against
2019-01-14law 115-434: H.R.672 (gpo)Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-10law 115-433: S.3661 (gpo)75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-10law 115-432: S.3456 (gpo)A bill to redesignate Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge as the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.done (no donation)5 R votes against
2019-01-10law 115-431: H.R.6602 (gpo)To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes.done (no donation)9 R votes against
2019-01-10law 115-430: H.R.5636 (gpo)Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-10law 115-429: H.R.4689 (gpo)To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.done (no donation)1 R vote against
2019-01-09law 115-428: S.3247 (gpo)Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018done (no donation)18 R votes against
2019-01-09law 115-427: S.1862 (gpo)Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-08law 115-426: S.3191 (gpo)Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018done (no donation)6 R votes against
2019-01-08law 115-425: H.R.2200 (gpo)Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)7 R votes against
2019-01-07law 115-424: S.2961 (gpo)Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)2 R votes against
2019-01-07law 115-423: S.2200 (gpo)National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)9 R votes against
2019-01-03law 115-422: S.3777 (gpo)Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-03law 115-421: S.3444 (gpo)A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the "Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-03law 115-420: S.3367 (gpo)Department of Transportation Reports Harmonization Actdone (no donation)One D vote against, Steve Cohen; did not investigate why.
2019-01-03law 115-419: S.3031 (gpo)Federal Personal Property Management Act of 2018done (no donation)1 R vote against
2019-01-03law 115-418: S.2896 (gpo)Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-03law 115-417: S.2765 (gpo)RBIC Advisers Relief Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2019-01-03law 115-416: S.2679 (gpo)Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018done (no donation)1 R vote against
2019-01-03law 115-415: S.2652 (gpo)Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)2 R votes against
2019-01-03law 115-414: S.2276 (gpo)Good Accounting Obligation in Government Actdone (no donation)2 R votes against
2019-01-03law 115-413: H.R.6287 (gpo)9/11 Memorial Actdone (no donation)3 R votes against
2019-01-03law 115-412: H.R.3460 (gpo)To designate the United States courthouse located at 323 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, North Carolina, as the "John Hervey Wheeler United States Courthouse".done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2019-01-03law 115-411: H.R.1660 (gpo)Global Health Innovation Act of 2017done (no donation)3 R votes against
2018-12-31proclamation 9835 (gpo)National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2019done (no donation)
2018-12-31law 115-410: S.3530 (gpo)Museum and Library Services Act of 2018done (no donation)28 votes against, all Rs, so i assume this act was pro-museums and libraries.
2018-12-31law 115-409: S.2736 (gpo)Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-31law 115-408: S.2278 (gpo)State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)4 R votes against
2018-12-31law 115-407: S.2248 (gpo)Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-31law 115-406: S.2076 (gpo)BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Actdone (no donation)3 R votes against
2018-12-31law 115-405: S.1520 (gpo)Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018done (no donation)There's one D vote (Kurt Schrader, D-OR) among the 11 against. It seems to be something about modernizing recreational fishing laws that sports fishers are pleased by. So i'm a little curious about Schrader's vote against, but suspect it's not worth a protest.
2018-12-31law 115-404: S.943 (gpo)Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-31law 115-403: S.7 (gpo)NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-31law 115-402: H.R.5509 (gpo)Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Actdone (no donation)13 R votes against
2018-12-31law 115-401: H.R.5075 (gpo)Ashanti Alert Act of 2018done (no donation)2 R votes against
2018-12-31law 115-400: H.R.4227 (gpo)Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018done (no donation)two R votes against
2018-12-31law 115-399: H.R.2606 (gpo)Stigler Act Amendments of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-28EO 13856 (gpo)Adjustments of Certain Rates of Paydone (no donation)I'm sure there's a better source for this, but apparently this EO is a 2019 pay freeze for federal employees. Unfortunately, i don't see myself finding a good response.
2018-12-21proclamation 9834 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)I didn't donate for this last year, though that was somewhat running out of time, and i should revisit next year.
2018-12-21memorandum 20181221_02 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1238 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Homeland Securitydone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-12-21memorandum 20181221_01 (gpo)Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-12-21law 115-398: S.767 (gpo)SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018done (no donation)Only 6 R votes against
2018-12-21law 115-397: S.3749 (gpo)Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-396: S.3628 (gpo)National Flood Insurance Program Extension Actdone (no donation)47 Rs and one D voted against.
2018-12-21law 115-395: S.3170 (gpo)CyberTipline Modernization Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-394: S.2511 (gpo)CENOTE Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-393: S.1312 (gpo)Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-392: S.1311 (gpo)Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-391: S.756 (gpo)First Step Act of 2018done (no donation)There were a lot of votes on this, but it looks like all the significant opposition was Republicans.
2018-12-21law 115-390: H.R.7327 (gpo)Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Actdone (no donation)Only vote against is Massie
2018-12-21law 115-389: H.R.7243 (gpo)To amend Public Law 115-217 to change the address of the postal facility designated by such Public Law in honor of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-388: H.R.7230 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the "Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-387: H.R.7213 (gpo)Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-386: H.R.7120 (gpo)To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-385: H.R.6964 (gpo)Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-384: H.R.6930 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh, New York, as the "Ross Bouyea Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-383: H.R.6893 (gpo)Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-382: H.R.6831 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the "Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-381: H.R.6780 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the "Major Andreas O'Keeffe Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-380: H.R.6655 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the "Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-379: H.R.6628 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4301 Northeast 4th Street in Renton, Washington, as the "James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-378: H.R.6621 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 530 East Main Street in Johnson City, Tennessee, as the "Major Homer L. Pease Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-377: H.R.6615 (gpo)Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)6 R votes against
2018-12-21law 115-376: H.R.6591 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the "Napoleon 'Nap' Ford Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-375: H.R.6513 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1110 West Market Street in Athens, Alabama, as the "Judge James E. Horton, Jr. Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-374: H.R.6428 (gpo)Frank Leone Post Office Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-373: H.R.6405 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2801 Mitchell Road in Ceres, California, as the "Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-372: H.R.6400 (gpo)United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-371: H.R.6348 (gpo)Small Business ACE Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-370: H.R.6347 (gpo)7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-369: H.R.6335 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the "Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-368: H.R.6227 (gpo)National Quantum Initiative Actdone (no donation)About 10 Republicans voted against
2018-12-21law 115-367: H.R.6217 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 241 N 4th Street in Grand Junction, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-366: H.R.6216 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3025 Woodgate Road in Montrose, Colorado, as the "Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-365: H.R.6167 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5707 South Cass Avenue in Westmont, Illinois, as the "James William Robinson Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-364: H.R.6160 (gpo)To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the sources of the authority to issue regulations regarding certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-363: H.R.6059 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 51 Willow Street in Lynn, Massachusetts, as the "Thomas P. Costin, Jr. Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-362: H.R.6020 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 325 South Michigan Avenue in Howell, Michigan, as the "Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-361: H.R.5923 (gpo)Walnut Grove Land Exchange Actdone (no donation)Only nay votes were Amash and co
2018-12-21law 115-360: H.R.5792 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 North 4th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado, as the "Detective Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-359: H.R.5791 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9609 South University Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as the "Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-358: H.R.5787 (gpo)Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018done (no donation)Only nay vote is Massey (R-KY)
2018-12-21law 115-357: H.R.5475 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Macon Street in Bevier, Missouri, as the "SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-356: H.R.5412 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 2nd Avenue in Brentwood, New York, as the "Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-355: H.R.5395 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 Main Street in Dansville, New York, as the "Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-354: H.R.5205 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 6th Street in Hawthorne, Nevada, as the "Sergeant Kenneth Eric Bostic Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-353: H.R.4819 (gpo)DELTA Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-352: H.R.4431 (gpo)Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans' Pensions Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-351: H.R.4326 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 West North Street in Normal, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-350: H.R.4032 (gpo)Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-349: H.R.3383 (gpo)To designate the flood control project in Sedgwick County, Kansas, commonly known as the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project, as the "M.S. 'Mitch' Mitchell Floodway".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-348: H.R.3342 (gpo)Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-347: H.R.3184 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the "Captain Humayun Khan Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-346: H.R.1850 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 907 Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa, Michigan, as the "Donna Sauers Besko Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-345: H.R.1733 (gpo)To direct the Secretary of Energy to review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of the re-refining of used lubricating oil.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-344: H.R.1318 (gpo)Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-343: H.R.1235 (gpo)Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-342: H.R.1222 (gpo)Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)7 R votes against
2018-12-21law 115-341: H.R.1211 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 N. Main Street, Encinal, Texas, as the "Encinal Veterans Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-340: H.R.1210 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, as the "Pleasanton Veterans Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-21law 115-339: H.R.1162 (gpo)No Hero Left Untreated Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-20law 115-338: S.2101 (gpo)USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-20law 115-337: S.1050 (gpo)Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-20law 115-336: H.R.5759 (gpo)21st Century IDEAdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-20law 115-335: H.R.1918 (gpo)Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-20law 115-334: H.R.2 (gpo)Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018done (no donation)There were a number of votes against this, but in the end they were all Republicans in the senate, and all Republicans in the House except Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Ron Kind (D-WI)
2018-12-19law 115-333: H.R.4111 (gpo)Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-19law 115-332: H.R.3996 (gpo)Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-19law 115-331: H.R.2454 (gpo)Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-19law 115-330: H.R.1872 (gpo)Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-18notice 20181218_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruptiondone (no donation)I didn't give for the EO of which this is a continuation, though i might revisit that in future years
2018-12-18memorandum 20181218_01 (gpo)Establishment of United States Space Command as a Unified Combatant Command: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)Reading other articles about this topic, it's not clear that it's that harmful a reorganization.
2018-12-18law 115-329: S.3119 (gpo)Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-18law 115-328: S.3029 (gpo)PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)Only recorded votes against were Justin Amash and a couple of other Rs.
2018-12-18law 115-327: S.2465 (gpo)Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-18law 115-326: S.825 (gpo)Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017done (no donation)Only recorded votes against were Justin Amash and two other Rs.
2018-12-18law 115-325: S.245 (gpo)Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-18EO 13854 (gpo)Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2018done (no donation)This seems normal.
2018-12-17law 115-324: H.R.6330 (gpo)Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-17law 115-323: H.R.3398 (gpo)REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-17law 115-322: H.R.1861 (gpo)Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-17law 115-321: H.R.1417 (gpo)National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-17law 115-320: H.R.315 (gpo)Improving Access to Maternity Care Actdone (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-12-14proclamation 9833 (gpo)Wright Brothers Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-12-14law 115-319: S.3237 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 12th Street Lobby in Columbus, Georgia, as the "Richard W. Williams, Jr., Chapter of the Triple Nickles (555th P.I.A.) Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-14law 115-318: S.3209 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 413 Washington Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, as the "Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-14law 115-317: H.R.5238 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1234 Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-14law 115-316: H.R.4407 (gpo)An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3s101 Rockwell Street in Warrenville, Illinois, as the "Corporal Jeffrey Allen Williams Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-14law 115-315: H.R.2946 (gpo)An Act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the Ray Hendrix Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-13law 115-314: S.3442 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 105 Duff Street in Macon, Missouri, as the "Arla W. Harrell Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-13law 115-313: S.3414 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Ferry Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, as the "Captain Matthew J. August Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-13law 115-312: S.2377 (gpo)A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the "Walter H. Rice Federal Building and United States Courthouse".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-13law 115-311: H.R.1207 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 River Street in Tilden, Texas, as the "Tilden Veterans Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-13law 115-310: H.R.754 (gpo)Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-12EO 13853 (gpo)Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Councildone (no donation)This is apparently somewhat controversial, but i'm not sure who would be working against it.
2018-12-11law 115-309: S.3389 (gpo)A bill to redesignate a facility of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-308: S.2074 (gpo)A bill to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Jamestown Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-307: S.1768 (gpo)National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-306: S.440 (gpo)A bill to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Dickinson Reservoir in the State of North Dakota.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-305: H.R.6651 (gpo)PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-304: H.R.5317 (gpo)To repeal section 2141 of the Revised Statutes to remove the prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-303: H.R.4254 (gpo)Women in Aerospace Education Actdone (no donation)14/15 recorded votes against are Republicans
2018-12-11law 115-302: H.R.2422 (gpo)Action for Dental Health Act of 2018done (no donation)All recorded votes against are Republicans
2018-12-11law 115-301: H.R.1074 (gpo)To repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-11law 115-300: H.R.390 (gpo)Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-07proclamation 9832 (gpo)Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-12-07law 115-299: S.2152 (gpo)Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-07law 115-298: H.R.143 (gpo)Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-07determination 2019-06 (gpo)Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This happens every six months.
2018-12-06proclamation 9831 (gpo)National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-12-06law 115-297: H.R.6116 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 362 North Ross Street in Beaverton, Michigan, as the "Colonel Alfred Asch Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-296: H.R.5935 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1355 North Meridian Road in Harristown, Illinois, as the "Logan S. Palmer Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-295: H.R.5868 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 530 Claremont Avenue in Ashland, Ohio, as the "Bill Harris Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-294: H.R.5784 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shall be known and designated as the "Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-293: H.R.5737 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West D Street in Alpha, Illinois, as the "Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-292: H.R.5504 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4801 West Van Giesen Street in West Richland, Washington, as the "Sergeant Dietrich Schmieman Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-291: H.R.5349 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1325 Autumn Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, as the "Judge Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-290: H.R.4960 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 511 East Walnut Street in Columbia, Missouri, as the "Spc. Sterling William Wyatt Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-289: H.R.4946 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1075 North Tustin Street in Orange, California, as the "Specialist Trevor A. Win'E Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-288: H.R.4913 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 816 East Salisbury Parkway in Salisbury, Maryland, as the "Sgt. Maj. Wardell B. Turner Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-287: H.R.4890 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as the "Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-286: H.R.3230 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 915 Center Avenue in Payette, Idaho, as the "Harmon Killebrew Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-285: H.R.2979 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino, California, as the "Jack H. Brown Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-284: H.R.1209 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 N. Francisco Avenue, Mission, Texas, as the "Mission Veterans Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-06law 115-283: H.R.606 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Richmond, California, as the "Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-12-04law 115-282: S.140 (gpo)Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018done (no donation)Based on the summary, i was worried about whether this included anti-collective-bargaining positions, but i think that was a misreading of the summary, and it doesn't seem like anyone is fighting this.
2018-12-01law 115-281: H.R.7187 (gpo)National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)All recorded votes against were Republicans
2018-12-01EO 13852 (gpo)Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 5, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-30proclamation 9829 (gpo)World AIDS Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-30proclamation 9828 (gpo)National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-29memorandum 20181129_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-11-29law 115-280: S.3554 (gpo)A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-11-29determination 2019-05 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)See det 2017-15.
2018-11-26memorandum 20181126_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1757 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of Commercedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-11-20law 115-279: H.R.2615 (gpo)Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against (except Justin Amash)
2018-11-16proclamation 9826 (gpo)National Family Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-16notice 20181116_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundidone (no donation)still skipping national emergency continuations because i'm still behind
2018-11-16law 115-278: H.R.3359 (gpo)Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-11-09proclamation 9825 (gpo)Veterans Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-09proclamation 9824 (gpo)National Apprenticeship Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-09proclamation 9823 (gpo)American Education Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-08proclamation 9821 (gpo)World Freedom Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-11-08notice 20181108_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)This national emergency has been in effect since 1979
2018-11-05memorandum 20181105_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Contained in Condition 23 of the Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-11-03law 115-277: H.R.6870 (gpo)To rename the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 in honor of Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-11-03law 115-276: H.R.3834 (gpo)9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-11-03law 115-275: H.R.1037 (gpo)To authorize the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-11-01EO 13850 (gpo)Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezueladone (no donation)Context from Bloomberg. Also see the Nicaragua EO 13851. There don't seem to be any good approaches to the situation in Venezuela right now.
2018-10-31proclamation 9819 (gpo)National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31proclamation 9818 (gpo)National Native American Heritage Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31proclamation 9817 (gpo)National Family Caregivers Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31proclamation 9816 (gpo)National Entrepreneurship Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31proclamation 9815 (gpo)National Adoption Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31proclamation 9814 (gpo)Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-31law 115-274: H.R.6896 (gpo)United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-31law 115-273: H.R.6758 (gpo)SUCCESS Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-31determination 2019-04 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I've given up on figuring this out every time it's come up previously
2018-10-30proclamation 9813 (gpo)To Modify the List of Products Eligible for Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferencesdone (no donation)more trade war stuff, nothing i've figured out to do
2018-10-29memorandum 20181029_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-10-26proclamation 9811 (gpo)Establishment of the Camp Nelson National Monumentdone (no donation)This seems fine
2018-10-26memorandum 20181026_03 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1294 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairsdone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-10-26memorandum 20181026_02 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 3132(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-10-26memorandum 20181026_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 1069 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency[, and] the Directo...done (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-10-25notice 20181025_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congodone (no donation)skipping national emergency continuations for now because i'm behind
2018-10-25memorandum 20181025_01 (gpo)Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America's Futuredone (no donation)Commentary about this; i don't see a compelling need to object to a memo to create a strategy about this.
2018-10-25law 115-272: S.1595 (gpo)Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-24law 115-271: H.R.6 (gpo)SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Actdone (no donation)Per Vox, this is a bill to do something about the opioid epidemic; it sounds like it's being criticized as "not enough", but the things it does are reasonable.
2018-10-23proclamation 9810 (gpo)United Nations Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-23law 115-270: S.3021 (gpo)America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018done (no donation)This was introduced by Amy Klobuchar, and there were very few votes against, almost all Republicans.
2018-10-19proclamation 9809 (gpo)National Forest Products Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-19proclamation 9808 (gpo)National Character Counts Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-17notice 20181017_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombiadone (no donation)I skipped this last year, though i might want to revisit in the future
2018-10-16memorandum 20181016_01 (gpo)Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Secretary of Commerce: Delegation of Authority Under Section 1604(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019done (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-10-16law 115-269: H.R.4921 (gpo)STB Information Security Improvement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-12proclamation 9807 (gpo)Blind Americans Equality Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-12proclamation 9806 (gpo)National School Lunch Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-12proclamation 9805 (gpo)Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-11law 115-268: S.3509 (gpo)Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-11law 115-267: S.3354 (gpo)Missing Children's Assistance Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-11law 115-266: S.2269 (gpo)Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-11law 115-265: S.3508 (gpo)Save Our Seas Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-11law 115-264: H.R.1551 (gpo)An Act to modernize copyright law, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-10law 115-263: S.2554 (gpo)Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Actdone (no donation)The only votes against were two Republicans.
2018-10-10law 115-262: S.2553 (gpo)Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09proclamation 9803 (gpo)National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-09law 115-261: S.2559 (gpo)Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09law 115-260: S.1668 (gpo)A bill to rename a waterway in the State of New York as the "Joseph Sanford Jr. Channel".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09law 115-259: S.791 (gpo)Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09law 115-258: H.R.4958 (gpo)Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09law 115-257: H.R.4854 (gpo)Justice Served Act of 2018done (no donation)The only vote against was Amash.
2018-10-09law 115-256: H.R.2259 (gpo)Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-09law 115-255: H.R.46 (gpo)Fort Ontario Study Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-08proclamation 9804 (gpo)General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-08proclamation 9802 (gpo)Leif Erikson Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-05proclamation 9801 (gpo)Columbus Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-05proclamation 9800 (gpo)Fire Prevention Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-05proclamation 9799 (gpo)German-American Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-05law 115-254: H.R.302 (gpo)FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)Only a small number of Senators voted against this, but it included Markey, Merkley, and Wyden. Ah, they didn't vote against the FAA reauthorization, they voted against an amendment about sports medicine licensure. I don't think there's an obvious hook here for my donation interests.
2018-10-05determination 2019-03 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2018-10-05determination 2019-02 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2018-10-04proclamation 9798 (gpo)National Manufacturing Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-10-03law 115-253: S.2946 (gpo)Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-10-03law 115-252: H.R.698 (gpo)Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-29law 115-251: S.3479 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-29law 115-250: H.R.6897 (gpo)To extend the authorizations of Federal aviation programs, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-28proclamation 9797 (gpo)Child Health Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9796 (gpo)Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9795 (gpo)National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9794 (gpo)National Energy Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9793 (gpo)National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9792 (gpo)National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28proclamation 9791 (gpo)National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-28law 115-249: S.994 (gpo)Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-28law 115-248: S.97 (gpo)Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-28law 115-247: H.R.1109 (gpo)To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-28law 115-246: H.R.589 (gpo)Department of Energy Research and Innovation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-28law 115-245: H.R.6157 (gpo)Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019done (no donation)A few Democrats and independents voted against this, but the vast majority of the votes against were Republicans
2018-09-21proclamation 9790 (gpo)National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-21law 115-244: H.R.5895 (gpo)Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019done (no donation)Only a relatively small number of D's voted against this, but they included Warren and Markey. It looks like it contained some provisions to defund renewable energy, so an environmental org could be appropriate (see League of Conservation Voters, Clean Water Action). However, since most Ds voted for this, i'm going to skip it this time.
2018-09-20proclamation 9789 (gpo)National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-20law 115-243: H.R.6124 (gpo)Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-19notice 20180919_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorismdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too; i'm going to let it go.
2018-09-18law 115-242: H.R.5772 (gpo)To designate the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, as the "J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-18law 115-241: H.R.5385 (gpo)Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-17law 115-240: H.R.2147 (gpo)Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-14proclamation 9788 (gpo)Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-14proclamation 9787 (gpo)Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-14proclamation 9786 (gpo)National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-14proclamation 9785 (gpo)National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-13proclamation 9784 (gpo)National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-13proclamation 9783 (gpo)National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-13law 115-239: H.R.4318 (gpo)Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-10proclamation 9782 (gpo)Patriot Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-10notice 20180910_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacksdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too
2018-09-10memorandum 20180910_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 1290(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-09-10determination 2018-11 (gpo)Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)Last year i looked into this and determined that it is about Cuba, and i couldn't at the time find a good organization to support.
2018-09-07proclamation 9781 (gpo)National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2018done (no donation)
2018-09-07law 115-238: S.899 (gpo)Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-09-04law 115-237: S.717 (gpo)POWER Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-31proclamation 9780 (gpo)Labor Day, 2018done (no donation)"We have also taken historic action to defend the American worker by upholding and enforcing the immigration laws enacted for their protection" is actually pretty offensive, but i try to err away from donating for proclamations just because they're offensive.
2018-08-31proclamation 9779 (gpo)National Preparedness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-08-31proclamation 9778 (gpo)National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-08-31notice 20180831_01 (gpo)Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Trade Agreementdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-08-31memorandum 20180831_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Developmentdone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-08-31EO 13847 (gpo)Strengthening Retirement Security in Americadone (no donation)This seems like fairly small potatoes, and the first detailed discussion i found agrees. Any time you're futzing around with financial instruments, you could be causing trouble, but no one is claiming this EO is a major risk.
2018-08-29proclamation 9777 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-08-29proclamation 9776 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-08-27proclamation 9775 (gpo)Death of Senator John Sidney McCain IIIdone (no donation)
2018-08-23memorandum 20180823_01 (gpo)Modernizing the Monetary Reimbursement Model for the Delivery of Goods Through the International Postal System and Enhancing the Security and Safety of International Maildone (no donation)Per articles like this one, this is somewhat protectionist, but it seems like it might be closing a legitimate loophole, and it doesn't sound like anyone is up in arms about it.
2018-08-17proclamation 9773 (gpo)National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-08-14law 115-236: S.770 (gpo)NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-14law 115-235: H.R.6414 (gpo)To amend title 23, United States Code, to extend the deadline for promulgation of regulations under the tribal transportation self-governance program.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-14law 115-234: H.R.5554 (gpo)Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-14law 115-233: H.R.2345 (gpo)National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018done (no donation)only Justin Amash voted against
2018-08-13law 115-232: H.R.5515 (gpo)John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019done (no donation)I believe Democrats (including Warren and Markey) opposed this on general anti-military-industrial-complex grounds. I don't have a go-to organization for that.
2018-08-10proclamation 9772 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-08-08notice 20180808_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulationsdone (no donation)This has been renewed every year since 2001, including by Obama.
2018-08-08law 115-231: S.2779 (gpo)Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-02law 115-230: H.R.5729 (gpo)Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-02law 115-229: H.R.4645 (gpo)East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-02law 115-228: S.4528 (gpo)To make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-01law 115-227: S.2850 (gpo)A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-08-01law 115-226: S.2245 (gpo)KIWI Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-31law 115-225: S.1182 (gpo)National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018done (no donation)The National Flood Insurance Program is a complicated topic, but in the Senate at least, all of the votes against were known Mean Republican types. In the House, they were Republicans and Earl Blumenauer, who apparently had a proposal to reform NFIP. Like i said, it's a complicated topic; i don't think i can usefully weigh in under this project.
2018-07-31law 115-224: H.R.2353 (gpo)Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-30proclamation 9771 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)This is rescheduling some African countries from duty free status; probably related to Trump's unilateralist agenda? Learn more. Looks like Obama made some similar proclamations.
2018-07-30law 115-223: S.2692 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4558 Broadway in New York, New York, as the "Stanley Michels Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-30law 115-222: H.R.6042 (gpo)To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-27notice 20180727_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanondone (no donation)This came up last year as well.
2018-07-27law 115-221: S.2734 (gpo)A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-27law 115-220: S.931 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4910 Brighton Boulevard in Denver, Colorado, as the "George Sakato Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-27law 115-219: S.490 (gpo)A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-26proclamation 9770 (gpo)National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-07-25proclamation 9769 (gpo)Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2018done (no donation)
2018-07-24law 115-218: H.R.5956 (gpo)Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-217: H.R.4840 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 567 East Franklin Street in Oviedo, Florida, as the "Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-216: H.R.4722 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 Market Street in Saugerties, New York, as the "Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-215: H.R.4685 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 515 Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island, as the "First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-214: H.R.4646 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 Corporate Drive in Birmingham, Alabama, as the "Lance Corporal Thomas E. Rivers, Jr. Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-213: H.R.4574 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West Schick Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois, as the "Bloomingdale Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-212: H.R.4463 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Doyers Street in New York, New York, as the "Mabel Lee Memorial Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-211: H.R.4406 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 99 Macombs Place in New York, New York, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-24law 115-210: H.R.4301 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the "J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-209: H.R.3183 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13683 James Madison Highway in Palmyra, Virginia, as the "U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-208: H.R.2673 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Broadway Street in Pekin, Illinois, as the "Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-207: H.R.1496 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3585 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the "Marvin Gaye Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-206: H.R.2292 (gpo)To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.done (no donation)Only vote against is libertarian Republican Justin Amash.
2018-07-23law 115-205: H.R.2122 (gpo)To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-204: H.R.951 (gpo)To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-203: H.R.447 (gpo)To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-23law 115-202: H.R.446 (gpo)To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-20notice 20180720_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)Skipping this, same as last year
2018-07-20law 115-201: H.R.220 (gpo)To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Only vote against is libertarian Republican Justin Amash.
2018-07-20law 115-200: H.R.219 (gpo)Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project Boundary Correction Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-20law 115-199: S.J.Res.60 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-20law 115-198: H.R.2061 (gpo)North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-20law 115-197: H.R.770 (gpo)American Innovation $1 Coin Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-20determination 2018-10 (gpo)Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)See my comment on determination 2017-10 last year.
2018-07-19EO 13845 (gpo)Establishing the President's National Council for the American Workerdone (no donation)No one seems to have anything particularly negative to say about this.
2018-07-13proclamation 9768 (gpo)Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-07-13proclamation 9767 (gpo)Captive Nations Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-07-11EO 13844 (gpo)Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Frauddone (no donation)This is the closest i could find to an analysis of this EO. Since Trump disbanded one organization, the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, with this announcement, someone must have an opinion about that, but i have yet to locate them and learn what their opinion is. If i find out later that this is a discrete step against prosecuting crimes committed by the financial sector, and that someone has something they can do about that, i'll revisit.
2018-07-10EO 13843 (gpo)Excepting Administrative Law Judges From the Competitive Servicedone (no donation)Commentary on this from ballotpedia and justsecurity and yalejreg. I don't have go-to orgs for generic corruption issues, even if this truly is one.
2018-07-10EO 13842 (gpo)Establishing an Exception to Competitive Examining Rules for Appointment to Certain Positions in the United States Marshals Service, Department of Justicedone (no donation)I don't have go-to orgs for generic corruption issues, even if this truly is one.
2018-07-07law 115-196: S.1091 (gpo)Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-07law 115-195: H.R.2229 (gpo)All Circuit Review Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-07law 115-194: H.R.931 (gpo)Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-07-03proclamation 9766 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Annapolis, Marylanddone (no donation)
2018-06-25law 115-193: S.2246 (gpo)A bill to designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. "Boots" Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-25law 115-192: S.1869 (gpo)Whistleblower Protection Coordination Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-22notice 20180622_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkansdone (no donation)No good strategy for continuations of national emergency.
2018-06-22law 115-191: H.R.1719 (gpo)John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Actdone (no donation)15 no votes in the House, all from Republicans.
2018-06-22law 115-190: H.R.1397 (gpo)To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-21law 115-189: H.R.4743 (gpo)Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-21law 115-188: H.R.2772 (gpo)SEA Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-21law 115-187: H.R.2333 (gpo)Small Business Investment Opportunity Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-21law 115-186: H.R.1900 (gpo)National Veterans Memorial and Museum Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-18memorandum 20180618_01 (gpo)National Space Traffic Management Policy: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs[,] the A...done (no donation)I don't know anything about CSIS, but per their explainer this seems okay.
2018-06-18law 115-185: H.R.3249 (gpo)Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018done (no donation)13 no votes, all from Republicans
2018-06-15law 115-184: H.R.4910 (gpo)done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-15law 115-183: H.R.3663 (gpo)To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-08proclamation 9764 (gpo)Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-06-06law 115-182: S.2372 (gpo)VA MISSION Act of 2018done (no donation)All House votes against were Democratic. Overall, the press on this act was positive, but it looks like Democrats who voted against it did so because it puts the VA on a path to privatization. I think that's too low-level for my purposes.
2018-06-05law 115-181: S.1282 (gpo)A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-05law 115-180: S.292 (gpo)Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-04memorandum 20180604_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Section 709 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017done (no donation)Delegation of authority
2018-06-04determination 2018-09 (gpo)Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This happens every six months.
2018-06-01proclamation 9763 (gpo)African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-06-01law 115-179: S.1285 (gpo)Oregon Tribal Economic Development Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-06-01law 115-178: H.R.4009 (gpo)Smithsonian National Zoological Park Central Parking Facility Authorization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against; i feel bad for D.C. for having to have their parking rules approved by the House of Representatives, but there we are
2018-06-01law 115-177: H.R.3562 (gpo)To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-05-31proclamation 9762 (gpo)National Ocean Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-31proclamation 9761 (gpo)National Homeownership Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-31proclamation 9760 (gpo)National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-31proclamation 9759 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-05-31proclamation 9758 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-05-30proclamation 9757 (gpo)Great Outdoors Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-30law 115-176: S.204 (gpo)Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017done (no donation)Almost all Democrats voted against this in the House. Here's Forbes describing some of the opposition a little. Here's ASCO about why this isn't very useful and doctors shouldn't encourage it. This sounds like something that isn't a good idea, but where there isn't a very useful donation path.
2018-05-25proclamation 9756 (gpo)Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-25law 115-175: S.35 (gpo)Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-05-25EO 13839 (gpo)Promoting Accountability and Streamlining Removal Procedures Consistent With Merit System Principlesdone (no donation)Per this article, this EO, along with 13837 and 13836, is one of three seeking to slash union rights for federal employees. It notes that AFGE is taking the administration to court over this. Here's a blog post about the orders. A federal judge invalidated part of these orders in August 2018. Having donated to Labor Notes for the other two related EOs, i'm going to pass on this one.
2018-05-25EO 13838 (gpo)Exemption From Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Landsdone (no donation)This seems like a wacky fairly narrow order targeted at making sure that tour guides in national parks don't have to be paid the federal contractor minimum wage. Given that if this article is reliable, the wage raise in question is $0.10/hour, this order seems extremely petty and punitive, but i haven't found any reporting on it yet. I'm going to set it aside.
2018-05-24memorandum 20180524_01 (gpo)Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Secretary of Labor[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Assistant to the President f...done (no donation)Not much to say about this.
2018-05-24law 115-174: S.2155 (gpo)Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Actdone (no donation)Almost all Democrats voted against this bill to roll back some Dodd-Frank regulations. (CNBC). Letter from civilrights.org opposing the bill. I'm going to sit this one out because i don't have a bucket to put it in, and because Democrats did provide cover for it to pass.
2018-05-22law 115-173: H.R.3210 (gpo)Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-05-21proclamation 9755 (gpo)National Maritime Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-21EO 13835 (gpo)Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions With Respect to Venezueladone (no donation)There don't seem to be any good approaches to the situation in Venezuela right now.
2018-05-18proclamation 9754 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texasdone (no donation)
2018-05-18proclamation 9753 (gpo)Armed Forces Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-18proclamation 9752 (gpo)World Trade Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-18proclamation 9751 (gpo)Emergency Medical Services Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-18proclamation 9750 (gpo)National Safe Boating Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-16memorandum 20180516_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)Skipping delegations of authority per current practice
2018-05-15EO 13833 (gpo)Enhancing the Effectiveness of Agency Chief Information Officersdone (no donation)I don't immediately see a lot of opposition to this.
2018-05-14determination 2018-08 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I'll never get to the bottom of what kind of thing this is; i can tell by looking at it.
2018-05-11proclamation 9749 (gpo)Mother's Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-11proclamation 9748 (gpo)Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-11proclamation 9747 (gpo)National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-10proclamation 9746 (gpo)Military Spouse Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-09law 115-171: S.447 (gpo)Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017done (no donation)
2018-05-09EO 13832 (gpo)Enhancing Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments of Military Spousesdone (no donation)
2018-05-07proclamation 9745 (gpo)Be Best Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-07law 115-170: H.R.4300 (gpo)Admiral Lloyd R. "Joe" Vasey Pacific War Commemorative Display Establishment Actdone (no donation)
2018-05-04proclamation 9744 (gpo)Public Service Recognition Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-04proclamation 9743 (gpo)National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-04proclamation 9742 (gpo)National Charter Schools Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-05-03proclamation 9741 (gpo)National Day of Prayer, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9740 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-04-30proclamation 9739 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-04-30proclamation 9738 (gpo)Loyalty Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9737 (gpo)National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9736 (gpo)Older Americans Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9735 (gpo)National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9734 (gpo)National Foster Care Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9733 (gpo)Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30proclamation 9732 (gpo)Law Day, U.S.A., 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-30law 115-169: S.167 (gpo)National Memorial to Fallen Educators Actdone (no donation)
2018-04-30determination 2018-07 (gpo)Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I'm not against nuclear energy, and i couldn't quickly find any evidence that these determinations are about anything else.
2018-04-30determination 2018-06 (gpo)Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)I'm not against nuclear energy, and i couldn't quickly find any evidence that these determinations are about anything else.
2018-04-27proclamation 9730 (gpo)National Small Business Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-26proclamation 9729 (gpo)World Intellectual Property Day, 2018done (no donation)I don't understand why this is even a thing, but eyes on the ball.
2018-04-26memorandum 20180426_01 (gpo)Certification for Certain Records Related to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agenciesdone (no donation)This is some relevant background. I don't think it's an important focus for Project Rage Donate.
2018-04-23law 115-168: H.R.3979 (gpo)Keep America's Refuges Operational Actdone (no donation)All nay votes were Republicans.
2018-04-23law 115-167: H.R.3445 (gpo)AGOA and MCA Modernization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-20proclamation 9728 (gpo)National Park Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-20determination 2018-05 (gpo)Eligibility of the Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere d'Armement To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, and the Arms Export Control Act, as Amended: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This seems to just be about U.S. defense collaboration with OCCAR, and i assume it is pro forma.
2018-04-20EO 13830 (gpo)Delegation of Authority To Approve Certain Military Decorationsdone (no donation)
2018-04-16proclamation 9726 (gpo)National Volunteer Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-13law 115-166: S.772 (gpo)Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-13law 115-165: H.R.4547 (gpo)Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-12proclamation 9725 (gpo)Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-12EO 13829 (gpo)Task Force on the United States Postal Systemdone (no donation)I think this is just more protectionism and there's nothing i can do about it.
2018-04-11proclamation 9724 (gpo)Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-11law 115-164: H.R.1865 (gpo)Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017done (no donation)A small handful each of Republicans and Democrats voted against this, including Wyden. I think i've timed out on investigating further, given that most Ds voted for it.
2018-04-06proclamation 9722 (gpo)National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-06proclamation 9721 (gpo)National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-04-04memorandum 20180404_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under Section 3136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-04-04law 115-163: H.R.4851 (gpo)Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-03proclamation 9720 (gpo)50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.done (no donation)
2018-04-03law 115-162: S.2040 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas, as the "Amelia Earhart Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-03law 115-161: S.2030 (gpo)Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-04-03law 115-160: H.R.3731 (gpo)Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018done (no donation)All votes against were usual-suspect Republicans.
2018-04-02proclamation 9719 (gpo)World Autism Awareness Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-30proclamation 9718 (gpo)Second Chance Month, 2018done (no donation)I was thinking of giving to a "Ban the Box" campaign even though this is a proclamation, since presumably Trump is not going to do anything nearly that useful, but this sat in my inbox for too long. Next time.
2018-03-30proclamation 9717 (gpo)National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-30proclamation 9716 (gpo)National Fair Housing Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-29proclamation 9715 (gpo)National Donate Life Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-29proclamation 9714 (gpo)National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-29proclamation 9713 (gpo)Cancer Control Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-27proclamation 9712 (gpo)Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-27notice 20180327_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activitiesdone (no donation)see last year's comment
2018-03-27law 115-159: S.324 (gpo)State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-27law 115-158: S.188 (gpo)EGO Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-27law 115-157: H.R.2154 (gpo)To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-26law 115-156: H.R.1177 (gpo)Removing Outdated Restrictions to Allow for Job Growth Actdone (no donation)Only vote against was Amash.
2018-03-23law 115-155: H.R.4285 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the "James C. 'Billy' Johnson Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-154: H.R.4042 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Borinqueneers Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-153: H.R.3893 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the "Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-152: H.R.3821 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the "Zack T. Addington Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-151: H.R.3655 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 Main Street in Belmar, New Jersey, as the "Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-150: H.R.3638 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, as the "Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-149: H.R.3369 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 225 North Main Street in Spring Lake, North Carolina, as the "Howard B. Pate, Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-148: H.R.3109 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Chillicothe, Illinois, as the "Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-147: H.R.2873 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 Glenside Avenue in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-146: H.R.2815 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 30 East Somerset Street in Raritan, New Jersey, as the "Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-145: H.R.2672 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-144: H.R.2464 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-143: H.R.2302 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the "Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-142: H.R.2254 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-23law 115-141: H.R.1625 (gpo)Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018done (no donation)Both Republicans and Democrats voted no, including some progressives, and i never had time to look into details.
2018-03-22proclamation 9711 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-03-22proclamation 9710 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-03-22proclamation 9709 (gpo)Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-22memorandum 20180322_01 (gpo)Actions by the United States Related to the Section 301 Investigation of China's Laws, Policies, Practices, or Actions Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation: Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the United States Trade Representative, the Senior Advisor for Policy, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, the Assistant to the President for Nation...done (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-03-20law 115-140: H.R.1988 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-20law 115-139: H.R.1858 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-20law 115-138: H.R.1208 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the "Converse Veterans Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-19proclamation 9708 (gpo)National Agriculture Day, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-19EO 13827 (gpo)Taking Additional Steps to Address the Situation in Venezueladone (no donation)I've failed to do anything with this, but i really should do better
2018-03-16proclamation 9707 (gpo)Vocational-Technical Education Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-16proclamation 9706 (gpo)National Poison Prevention Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-16law 115-137: S.831 (gpo)A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-16law 115-136: H.R.3656 (gpo)To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-16law 115-135: H.R.535 (gpo)Taiwan Travel Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-16law 115-134: H.R.452 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the "Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-16law 115-133: H.R.294 (gpo)To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2700 Cullen Boulevard in Pearland, Texas, as the "Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Building".done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-12order 20180312_01 (gpo)Regarding the Proposed Takeover of Qualcomm Incorporated by Broadcom Limiteddone (no donation)I never had time to look into this
2018-03-12notice 20180312_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)couldn't find anything relevant/useful the last time this came up
2018-03-09law 115-132: H.R.4533 (gpo)To designate the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Lexington VA Health Care System" and to make certain other designations.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-09law 115-131: H.R.3122 (gpo)Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-09law 115-130: H.R.1725 (gpo)To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit certain reports relating to medical evidence submitted in support of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-03-08proclamation 9705 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United Statesdone (no donation)I'm still frustrated by Trump's trade agenda, and still don't feel like there's much i'm aware of that nonprofits can do about it.
2018-03-08proclamation 9704 (gpo)Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United Statesdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-03-02proclamation 9703 (gpo)National Consumer Protection Week, 2018done (no donation)
2018-03-02notice 20180302_03 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwedone (no donation)The PRI national emergency summary says this "targets elites in Zimbabwe in response to efforts to undermine democracy and incite violence and politically motivated instability in the southern African region." It seems like things are not going as well as one might hope in post-Mugabe Zimbabwe. It looks like the sanctions are being kept in place until some set of reforms happen, but that article doesn't make it clear whether we have specific demands or how targeted the sanctions are. Here's a more recent article on the impact of sanctions. That article was written in the context of law 115-231 passing. I don't think i'm knowledgeable enough to be able to weigh in helpfully on this.
2018-03-02notice 20180302_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezueladone (no donation)couldn't find anything relevant/useful the last time this came up
2018-03-02notice 20180302_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukrainedone (no donation)This is the first one of these, because Obama signed the previous one. The PRI national emergency list summarizes this as being about applying sanctions on Russia for its incursions into Ukraine. I don't need to protest that sanction.
2018-03-01EO 13825 (gpo)2018 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United Statesdone (no donation)This is relevant. This document is a 465-page manual. It sounds like this is more about the president not doing his job and getting these changes over the fence, than like the president bringing his own opinion to bear. Given that, i'm going to let this one go.
2018-02-28proclamation 9702 (gpo)Women's History Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-02-28proclamation 9701 (gpo)Irish-American Heritage Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-02-28proclamation 9700 (gpo)American Red Cross Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-02-26law 115-129: S.96 (gpo)Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-02-26EO 13824 (gpo)President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutritiondone (no donation)
2018-02-22proclamation 9699 (gpo)Modifying and Continuing the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and Continuing To Authorize the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vesselsdone (no donation)couldn't find anything relevant/useful the last time this came up
2018-02-22law 115-128: S.1438 (gpo)Gateway Arch National Park Designation Actdone (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-02-21proclamation 9698 (gpo)Death of Billy Grahamdone (no donation)
2018-02-20memorandum 20180220_02 (gpo)Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Director of National Intelligence[, and] the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffdone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-02-16law 115-127: H.R.582 (gpo)Kari's Law Act of 2017done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-02-15proclamation 9697 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Parkland, Floridadone (no donation)
2018-02-14law 115-126: S.534 (gpo)Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017done (no donation)House vote only, 3 nays all conservative Republicans
2018-02-14law 115-125: H.R.4708 (gpo)Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Actdone (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-02-12order 20180212_01 (gpo)Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2019 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amendeddone (no donation)I never had time to look into this, and suspect it might be routine.
2018-02-09notice 20180209_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libyadone (no donation)It's surprising that i don't have one of these from 2017 in my list. Marking it complete because it's a year old, but i still need to do research the next time this comes up.
2018-02-09memorandum 20180209_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1235 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-02-09law 115-124: H.R.1301 (gpo)Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018done (no donation)Several Democrats voted against in the House, and i never had time to look into details
2018-02-09law 115-123: H.R.1892 (gpo)Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018done (no donation)Both Republicans and Democrats voted against in the Senate, and i never had time to look into details.
2018-02-08memorandum 20180208_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1252 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)delegation of authority
2018-02-05memorandum 20180205_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 1238 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[, and] the Director of National Intelligencedone (no donation)Skipping delegations of authority in general, on the understanding that i am not an investigative journalist.
2018-01-31proclamation 9696 (gpo)National African American History Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-01-31proclamation 9695 (gpo)American Heart Month, 2018done (no donation)
2018-01-29law 115-122: H.R.4641 (gpo)To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps.done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-01-29law 115-121: H.R.984 (gpo)Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017done (no donation)no recorded votes against
2018-01-23proclamation 9694 (gpo)To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Large Residential Washersdone (no donation)There's still not much i can do about the president's trade war
2018-01-23determination 2018-04 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2018-01-23determination 2018-03 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)I did a lengthy dive into the Defense Production Act for det 2017-08, and didn't come up with anything actionable.
2018-01-22proclamation 9692 (gpo)National School Choice Week, 2018done (no donation)National School Choice Week is actually an organization, apparently. I'm not sure who i would donate to if i did, so i'm not going to, but i wanted to leave that breadcrumb.
2018-01-22law 115-120: H.R.195 (gpo)Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Both Republicans and Democrats voted against in the Senate. Vote Smart has a synopsis of this, though it doesn't link to anything anyone says about why they voted as they did.
2018-01-22law 115-119: H.R.3759 (gpo)RAISE Family Caregivers Actdone (no donation)no named votes against
2018-01-17notice 20180117_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Processdone (no donation)I don't have any reason to believe these notices are unusual or noteworthy, and i don't have any goto organizations on the subject of the Middle East Peace Process. OTOH, arguably i should, so i'm going to keep this open for a few days and think about that. [Edited: i didn't get back to it after some time, so giving up.]
2018-01-16proclamation 9690 (gpo)Religious Freedom Day, 2018done (no donation)This is distasteful, but it's not itself an executive order, and doesn't have any teeth as far as i can tell.
2018-01-12proclamation 9689 (gpo)Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2018done (no donation)
2018-01-12law 115-117: H.R.2611 (gpo)Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Boundary Modification Actdone (no donation)unanimous in house, voice vote in senate
2018-01-12law 115-116: H.R.954 (gpo)To remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes.done (no donation)voice vote
2018-01-12law 115-115: H.R.518 (gpo)EPS Improvement Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2018-01-10law 115-114: H.R.2331 (gpo)Connected Government Actdone (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-01-10law 115-113: H.R.2228 (gpo)Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-01-10law 115-111: H.R.863 (gpo)To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes.done (no donation)This was 369/42 in the House, so i finally threw together a script to identify votes easily from the yea/nay web listing. The Nays were all conservative Republicans.
2018-01-10law 115-110: H.R.699 (gpo)Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Actdone (no donation)Only vote against is libertarian-identified Justin Amash (R-MI)
2018-01-10law 115-109: H.R.381 (gpo)To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-01-09memorandum 20180109_01 (gpo)Delegation of Responsibilities Under the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)delegation of responsibilities
2018-01-09EO 13822 (gpo)Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Lifedone (no donation)Per wapo, this is an attempt to reduce suicide rates among veterans using some additional mental health care coverage. That seems fine.
2018-01-08memorandum 20180108_01 (gpo) Supporting Broadband Tower Facilities in Rural America on Federal Properties Managed by the Department of the Interior: Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interiordone (no donation)This is just a memorandum related to EO 13821, which i don't oppose strongly, and i think i've been convinced that there's no point looking for bad governance by looking at memoranda related to existing laws or EOs because the line between what needs a public document and what doesn't is too complicated.
2018-01-08law 115-108: H.R.267 (gpo)Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017done (no donation)No recorded votes against
2018-01-08law 115-107: S.1766 (gpo)SAFER Act of 2017done (no donation)Unanimous consent
2018-01-08law 115-106: S.1532 (gpo)No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Actdone (no donation)Unanimous consent; 393 - 0 in House.
2018-01-08law 115-105: S.1393 (gpo)Jobs for Our Heroes Actdone (no donation)418-0 in house, unanimous consent in senate
2018-01-08law 115-104: H.R.1927 (gpo)African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2018-01-08law 115-103: H.R.1306 (gpo)Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Actdone (no donation)voice vote
2018-01-08law 115-102: H.R.1242 (gpo)400 Years of African-American History Commission Actdone (no donation)voice vote
2018-01-08law 115-101: H.R.560 (gpo)To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.done (no donation)voice vote
2018-01-08EO 13821 (gpo)Streamlining and Expediting Requests To Locate Broadband Facilities in Rural Americadone (no donation)I found a couple of posts on this (wtok, rt); it might be ineffective, and it's obviously pro-rural/anti-urban politics, but it seems small-scale and not especially directly harmful.
2018-01-03law 115-99: S.1536 (gpo)Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Actdone (no donation)Unanimous consent in the senate, 418-1 in the house with the dissenter being Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican.
2018-01-03law 115-98: H.R.4661 (gpo)United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)Unanimous consent
2018-01-03law 115-100: S.2273 (gpo)A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.done (no donation)Seems like something i might be opposed to, but it passed with unanimous consent, so i'm unlikely to find any evidence of opinions on this.
2017-12-29proclamation 9688 (gpo)National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2018done (no donation)
2017-12-22proclamation 9687 (gpo)To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-22law 115-97: H.R.1 (gpo)An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-22law 115-96: H.R.1370 (gpo)An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-22EO 13819 (gpo)Adjustments of Certain Rates of Paydone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-20law 115-95: S.1266 (gpo)Enhancing Veteran Care Actdone (no donation)
2017-12-20EO 13818 (gpo)Blocking the Property of Persons Involved in Serious Human Rights Abuse or Corruptiondone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-20EO 13817 (gpo)A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Mineralsdone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-18law 115-94: S.371 (gpo)Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Actdone (no donation)
2017-12-18law 115-93: H.R.228 (gpo)Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Consolidation Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-12-15proclamation 9686 (gpo)Wright Brothers Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-12-15determination 2018-1 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-12law 115-92: H.R.4374 (gpo)To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize additional emergency uses for medical products to reduce deaths and severity of injuries caused by agents of war, and for other purposes.done (no donation)
2017-12-12law 115-91: H.R.2810 (gpo)National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-11memorandum 20171211_01 (gpo)Reinvigorating America's Human Space Exploration Program: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of National Intelligence[,] the Director of the Office of Management and Budget[,] the Assistant to the President for National Security ...done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-08proclamation 9685 (gpo)Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-12-08memorandum 20171208_01 (gpo)Delaying Submission of the Small Business Administration Report Under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015: Memorandum for the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administrationdone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-08law 115-90: H.J.Res.123 (gpo)Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-08EO 13816 (gpo)Revising the Seal for the National Credit Union Administrationdone (no donation)I found an article about this at all. Doesn't really speak to why Obama didn't issue a seal for these folks, if there was some reason. But if issuing this seal is problematic in some way, it's going to be a pretty small way.
2017-12-07proclamation 9684 (gpo)National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-12-06proclamation 9683 (gpo)Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel and Relocating the United States Embassy to Israel to Jerusalemdone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-06determination 2018-02 (gpo)Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-12-04memorandum 20171204_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under Sections 506(a)(2)(A) and 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This just involves actually implementing our obligations under the foreign assistance act.
2017-11-30proclamation 9680 (gpo)World AIDS Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-30proclamation 9679 (gpo)National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-21memorandum 20171121_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016: Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Management and Budgetdone (no donation)This is just delegating the authority to come up with some guidelines that the president's office owns coming up with by a deadline.
2017-11-21law 115-89: H.R.3949 (gpo)VALOR Actdone (no donation)
2017-11-21law 115-88: H.R.3243 (gpo)FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-21law 115-87: H.R.1679 (gpo)FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-21law 115-86: H.R.1545 (gpo)VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-21law 115-85: H.R.194 (gpo)Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-17proclamation 9678 (gpo)Thanksgiving Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-17proclamation 9677 (gpo)National Family Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-17law 115-84: H.R.3031 (gpo)TSP Modernization Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-17law 115-83: H.R.304 (gpo)Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-10proclamation 9676 (gpo)National Apprenticeship Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-10proclamation 9675 (gpo)American Education Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-10proclamation 9674 (gpo)Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam Wardone (no donation)
2017-11-08proclamation 9673 (gpo)World Freedom Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-07proclamation 9672 (gpo)Veterans Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-06notice 20171106_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Irandone (no donation)skipping national emergency continuations for now because i'm behind
2017-11-06notice 20171106_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burundidone (no donation)skipping national emergency continuations for now because i'm behind
2017-11-05proclamation 9671 (gpo)Honoring the Victims of the Sutherland Springs, Texas, Shootingdone (no donation)
2017-11-02law 115-82: S.782 (gpo)PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-11-02law 115-81: S.1617 (gpo)Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-02law 115-80: S.920 (gpo)National Clinical Care Commission Actdone (no donation)
2017-11-02law 115-79: S.504 (gpo)Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-11-02law 115-78: S.190 (gpo)Power And Security Systems (PASS) Actdone (no donation)
2017-11-02law 115-77: H.R.2989 (gpo)Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Actdone (no donation)
2017-11-02law 115-76: H.R.1616 (gpo)Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-11-02law 115-75: H.R.1329 (gpo)Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-01proclamation 9670 (gpo)National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-11-01law 115-74: H.J.Res.111 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements".done (no donation)Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-10-31proclamation 9669 (gpo)National Native American Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-31proclamation 9668 (gpo)National Family Caregivers Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-31proclamation 9667 (gpo)National Entrepreneurship Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-31proclamation 9666 (gpo)National Adoption Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-31proclamation 9665 (gpo)Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-26memorandum 20171026_02 (gpo)Temporary Certification for Certain Records Related to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agenciesdone (no donation)
2017-10-26memorandum 20171026_01 (gpo)Combatting the National Drug Demand and Opioid Crisis: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agenciesdone (no donation)This is a topic that Vox talks about a fair bit, so here are some articles that said things i didn't know before: one, two, three, four. All of those lead to the idea that we need to invest in drug treatment, where we might be tempted to invest in incarceration because we have it. I hadn't heard of the harm reduction coalition, but their mission statement sounds promising. // Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-10-26law 115-73: S.585 (gpo)Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-25memorandum 20171025_01 (gpo)Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program: Memorandum for the Secretary of Transportationdone (no donation)a .gov explainer about this, an explainer from a law firm. Having the FAA support pilot programs of new technologies strikes me as a fine thing for the FAA to be doing.
2017-10-23proclamation 9664 (gpo)United Nations Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-23notice 20171023_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congodone (no donation)skipping national emergency continuations for now because i'm behind
2017-10-20proclamation 9663 (gpo)Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-20EO 13814 (gpo)Amending Executive Order 13223done (no donation)EO 13223 is an immediately-post-9/11 order related to ordering the Ready Reserve to active duty. This expands that; i definitely need to understand it. Here's Salon on whether this is a big deal, Snopes on whether this is a big deal. The upshot is that this is some kind of war powers expansion, but nobody seems to really understand the implications. // Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-10-18law 115-71: S.652 (gpo)Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-18law 115-70: S.178 (gpo)Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Actdone (no donation)voice vote
2017-10-18law 115-69: H.R.1117 (gpo)To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-10-16notice 20171016_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombiadone (no donation)skipping national emergency continuations for now because i'm behind
2017-10-13proclamation 9662 (gpo)Blind Americans Equality Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-13proclamation 9661 (gpo)National Forest Products Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-13proclamation 9660 (gpo)National Character Counts Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-12proclamation 9659 (gpo)National Energy Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)"nuclear, hydropower, and all other types of clean and renewable energy" - cute. Whatever.
2017-10-12EO 13813 (gpo)Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United Statesdone (no donation)Some hot-takes on this EO: one, two, three. So the point is that the upshot of this EO is likely to be to expand alternatives to health plans advocated by Obamacare, probably at the expense of those plans and of Obamacare's stability. To be honest, i don't know who i could give money to that's actually suing the administration related to this. So i'll reserve the right to change my mind later.
2017-10-11memorandum 20171011_01 (gpo)Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Homeland Securitydone (no donation)Delegation of authority related to something i'm not really sure how to effectively donate around anyway.
2017-10-10proclamation 9658 (gpo)General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06proclamation 9657 (gpo)Leif Erikson Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06proclamation 9656 (gpo)Columbus Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06proclamation 9655 (gpo)National Manufacturing Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06proclamation 9654 (gpo)National School Lunch Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06proclamation 9653 (gpo)Fire Prevention Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-10-06law 115-68: S.1141 (gpo)Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-10-06law 115-67: S.810 (gpo)A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-10-06law 115-66: S.327 (gpo)Fair Access to Investment Research Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-10-06law 115-65: H.R.2519 (gpo)The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Actdone (no donation)
2017-10-05proclamation 9652 (gpo)German-American Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-30determination 2017-15 (gpo)Presidential Determination With Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)Punting on this one because i gave to HRW under 2017-14, and it will be hard to track down details of anything suspect here.
2017-09-29proclamation 9650 (gpo)Child Health Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-29proclamation 9649 (gpo)National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-29proclamation 9648 (gpo)National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-29proclamation 9647 (gpo)National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-29law 115-64: S.1866 (gpo)Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria Education Relief Act of 2017done (no donation)This was passed by unanimous consent, and has to do with some kind of waiver of some kind of matching funds requirement for institutes of higher education. If the Democrats weren't willing to oppose this one on the record, neither am i.
2017-09-29law 115-63: H.R.3823 (gpo)Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017done (no donation)almost all Democrats were opposed to this in the House // Skipping all remaining 2017 docs to catch up to 2018.
2017-09-29law 115-62: H.R.3819 (gpo)Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-09-29EO 13811 (gpo)Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committeesdone (no donation)This looks extremely run-of-the-mill, but i'll google it to get a second opinion. Couldn't find anything negative; found mild positives e.g. one of the continued committees is an HIV/AIDS advisory committee.
2017-09-28proclamation 9646 (gpo)National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-27law 115-61: H.R.3110 (gpo)Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Actdone (no donation)Sounds okay on the face of it - something about keeping a certain council seat populated for awhile when a successor hasn't been named - and passed 407 - 1 in the House.
2017-09-25memorandum 20170925_02 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)I already weighed in on this in 115-31.
2017-09-25memorandum 20170925_01 (gpo) Increasing Access to High-Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Memorandum for the Secretary of Educationdone (no donation)An opinion piece about this which indicates that there's definitely something to question here (Trump is taking already-appropriated grant funding and moving it to STEM expansion --- what was it being used for before?), but it's not odious, and i could easily see a Democratic president making the same choice. No donation.
2017-09-22proclamation 0644 (gpo)Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-18notice 20170918_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorismdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too; i'm going to let it go.
2017-09-15proclamation 9643 (gpo)Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-15proclamation 9642 (gpo)National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-15proclamation 9640 (gpo)National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-15proclamation 9639 (gpo)Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-15proclamation 9641 (gpo)National Gang Violence Prevention Week, 2017done (no donation)I do want to call out the gross wording and total lies in here, but it's a proclamation and i don't typically donate for proclamations.
2017-09-15law 115-60: S.1616 (gpo)Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Actdone (no donation)
2017-09-15law 115-59: H.R.624 (gpo)Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017done (no donation)Seems sensible to me; social security numbers should be both treated as private and not used for authorization; this is only relevant to the former, but i guess i can hope it won't exacerbate the latter.
2017-09-14law 115-58: S.J.Res.49 (gpo)A joint resolution condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August 11 and August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, recognizing the first responders who lost their lives while monitoring the events, offering deepest condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed and deepest sympathies and support to those individ...done (no donation)
2017-09-13proclamation 9638 (gpo)National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-13proclamation 9637 (gpo)National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-13order 20170913_01 (gpo)Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation by China Venture Capital Fund Corporation Limiteddone (no donation)Per this article and this article, this is pretty pro-forma --- a committee called CFIUS recommended against the acquisition, the company decided to go to the president instead of walk away, the president agreed with the committee. This does touch on trade, but as such there's probably not much i can do about it, and this specifically is not a major priority for me at this time.
2017-09-12law 115-57: H.R.3732 (gpo)Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Jose Overseas Actdone (no donation)I can't claim the donation i already made to the Virgin Islands ASAP Relief Group under the rules of Project Rage Donate, but if you read this and are looking for something to do to help the VI: i did donate to those folks - they are friends-of-friends, and they are working hard to get repair and aid to the VI quickly.
2017-09-11notice 20170911_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacksdone (no donation)The Obama administration continued this too; i'm going to let it go.
2017-09-08proclamation 9636 (gpo)Patriot Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-09-08proclamation 9635 (gpo)National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2017done (no donation)Usual rule, (almost) no proclamations
2017-09-08memorandum 20170908_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)This could be worth paying attention to, per reddit (though i'm not sure they know what's up with it either) and HRW. However, i think the HRW take is more apropos --- bottom line: if we think delegations of authority are how administrations actually do things, then delegating authority on an act just means that act is about to get enforced (HRW's take). If we think delegations of authority delegate the president's power to behave extra-legally, then delegating authority on an act means something shady is happening (Reddit's take). On reflection, Reddit's take makes no sense.
2017-09-08law 115-56: H.R.601 (gpo)Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017done (no donation)This is a bill that tied raising the debt limit and keeping the government running to some emergency hurricane aid. FreedomWorks disliked it, for reasons that make it immediately clear why i think it's fine, and all the senate nay votes were Republicans.
2017-09-08determination 2017-11 (gpo)Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the Treasurydone (no donation)This is about Cuba. On the face of it, though, it's an extension of Obama's determination from 2016-09-13 for another year, which sounds okay. Here are articles from CNN and WaPo related to the Cuba policy change Trump announced in June. So this extension isn't that change, and somewhat contradicts it, but it's presumably my chance to weigh in on that change. After some googling starting with Wikipedia, it doesn't seem to me like Trump's policy changes are going to make a big difference. So my next thought is hurricane relief for Cuba, and i'll look at some links related to that. Seems like hurricane relief would be difficult. I'm also looking at e.g. CANF. I can't come up with anything very useful here, so i'm just going to go with the fact that this is per se a continuation of something Obama signed too.
2017-08-31proclamation 9633 (gpo)National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-08-30proclamation 9632 (gpo)National Preparedness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-08-25proclamation 9631 (gpo)Women's Equality Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-08-24EO 13808 (gpo)Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to the Situation in Venezueladone (no donation)It's not clear from WaPo that this EO is actually unreasonable, though it does exempt oil imports somewhat. Anyway, skipping it.
2017-08-23law 115-55: H.R.2288 (gpo)Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017done (no donation)Passed 418-0 in the house.
2017-08-22law 115-54: H.J.Res.76 (gpo)Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.done (no donation)The 5 nays in the house were Republicans, and this was introduced by Steny Hoyer. I don't see a problem here except that D.C. has to get congress involved at all to keep their transit running.
2017-08-22law 115-53: H.R.339 (gpo)Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Actdone (no donation)A couple of links on this: link, link, link. Basically it adds some guest worker permits for the Northern Mariana Islands, and they are in favor of it and no one is opposed to it, so why should i be?
2017-08-20proclamation 9630 (gpo)National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-08-18law 115-52: H.R.2430 (gpo)FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017done (no donation)In the senate, this was opposed by Sanders and no one else. Here's a description of the bill. I don't think the reported explanation of why Sanders voted no is hugely compelling, given that no one else did.
2017-08-18law 115-51: H.R.873 (gpo)Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Actdone (no donation)
2017-08-18law 115-49: H.R.374 (gpo)To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384, and for other purposes.done (no donation)"This bill makes permanent the authority of Washington, Oregon, and California to adopt and enforce state laws governing fishing and processing in the exclusive economic zone adjacent to their state in any Dungeness crab fishery for which there is no fishery management plan in effect under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act." - it only got 388 votes (but no nays), but was cosponsored by 5 Democrats, and the capsule summary sounds reasonable.
2017-08-17law 115-46: S.114 (gpo)To authorize appropriations and to appropriate amounts for the Veterans Choice Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve hiring authorities of the Department, to authorize major medical facility leases, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Modulo some procedural weirdness which doesn't seem to have been relevant to anyone actually objecting to the bill, passed with unanimous consent.
2017-08-16law 115-48: H.R.3218 (gpo)Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-08-16law 115-47: H.R.2210 (gpo)To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center".done (no donation)
2017-08-15notice 20170815_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulationsdone (no donation)This has been renewed every year since 2001, including by Obama.
2017-08-15memorandum 20170815_01 (gpo)Elevation of U.S. Cyber Command to a Unified Combatant Command: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)Ah, Bruce Schneier blogged about this at the beginning of August. The upshot, especially if you look at the discussion he links to is that this is the less important of two changes being considered, and probably won't be hugely consequential, but to the extent that it does anything, it's probably good rather than bad. Fair enough.
2017-08-14memorandum 20170814_01 (gpo)Addressing China's Laws, Policies, Practices, and Actions Related to Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Technology: Memorandum for the United States Trade Representativedone (no donation)As noted previously, i don't know what to do about the fact that the president wants to sink our trade relationship with China, nor who is opposing that effectively. Vox covered how risky this particular approach is, but also points out that this action in itself isn't going to destabilize trade, it's just suggesting we might do so later. Giving up as usual.
2017-08-04law 115-45: H.R.3298 (gpo)Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017done (no donation)Unanimous consent
2017-08-02law 115-44: H.R.3364 (gpo)Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Actdone (no donation)Here is lawfareblog on this. Limiting Trump is good, but i do wonder how happy we'll be about this ten years from now. I don't have any specific idea of how, though, so i'm not donating here.
2017-07-28notice 20170728_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanondone (no donation)It occurs to me that i haven't really been looking into what this national emergencies business is. (Also WaPo; a UMich Law School entry from 2013). It doesn't really seem like reforming the National Emergencies Act in general is on anyone's radar. Anyway. I'm going to skip this one.
2017-07-26proclamation 9629 (gpo)National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-07-25proclamation 9628 (gpo)Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2017done (no donation)
2017-07-21determination 2017-10 (gpo)Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[ and] the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)This is definitely War on Drugs stuff, but i'm having trouble finding links which are current, and not from the '90s, about what our funding in Colombia is doing. Here's a Brookings white paper about this. Hmm, actually, Plan Colombia no longer exists in its previous form. Here's another white paper. I think i timed out on figuring this one out.
2017-07-21EO 13806 (gpo)Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency of the United Statesdone (no donation)Noncritical article about this EO. More detailed article, also mostly about effectiveness. Apparently NDIA likes this. Enh. I don't like America First, and i don't see focusing our economy on our military as a good thing, but at the end of the day i have a hard time arguing against a risk assessment. So i don't see an obvious target here.
2017-07-20notice 20170720_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)This is a replacement of the notice from 2017-07-19, and afaict it is not significantly different
2017-07-19notice 20170719_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizationsdone (no donation)I think i will skip this one, since it's a continuation of an Obama-era executive order dealing with specific international criminal organizations, and i don't have a strong donation target for any of that.
2017-07-17proclamation 9627 (gpo)Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-07-14proclamation 9626 (gpo)Captive Nations Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-06-30law 115-43: H.R.1238 (gpo)Securing our Agriculture and Food Actdone (no donation)Passed the Senate via Unanimous Consent, and the House by 406-6, so seems unlikely to be of interest.
2017-06-30EO 13803 (gpo)Reviving the National Space Councildone (no donation)Here's the Washington Post's take. The upshot is that no one really knows what this is supposed to accomplish, but it's not clearly malevolent, so i'm not going to respond to it.
2017-06-29proclamation 9625 (gpo)To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposesdone (no donation)Huh, this is a proclamation that appears to actually do something wrt the president's anti-trade agenda, though i haven't figured out what yet. Looks like Obama also released this kind of proclamation. Wikipedia on the Generalized System of Preferences: money quote: "GSP exempts WTO member countries from MFN for the purpose of lowering tariffs for the least developed countries, without also lowering tariffs for rich countries." A friend poked around at this and found out that most of the changes come from this USITC report. He couldn't find anything that wasn't pro forma. Another friend found articles leading me to this claim that Trump might impose huge tariffs on imported steel, soon. But presumably if that happened, it would be under a separate order.
2017-06-29memorandum 20170629_02 (gpo)"Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998: Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce"done (no donation)In this case, the text is: "I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Commerce the functions and authorities vested in the President under section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) (the 'Act'), to prepare and submit required reports and justifications to appropriate congressional committees on changes to levels governing prior notification for exports to Computer Tier 3 countries, or removal of a country from Computer Tier 3 status, in the Department of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations," and that section is "Sec. 1211. Export approvals for high performance computers." So i have no idea whether the secretary of commerce (Wilbur Ross) is more or less terrible on trade than Trump himself, and more to the point, whether it's good or bad for Trump to be delegating modifying our export policy to someone who might actually do it. Especially given my general failure to find good organizations wrt trade policy, i'm going to give this a miss.
2017-06-27law 115-42: S.1083 (gpo)A bill to amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum.done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-06-21notice 20170621_02 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkansdone (no donation)This has been renewed every year since 2001, including both the W and Obama administrations.
2017-06-16proclamation 9624 (gpo)Father's Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-06-15EO 13801 (gpo)Expanding Apprenticeships in Americadone (no donation)Here's an article about this which says nothing about what it will actually change. This article is slightly more informative - it's a directive that the DOL redirect some of their existing budget into a task force to think about how to expand apprenticeships. Politico's take makes it clearer that this is probably a net negative in terms of standard liberal priorities, in that it moves money from other types of job training to apprenticeships, and removes regulation and oversight on apprenticeships. Wikipedia on what a registered apprenticeship is. Maybe i should support someone who's doing something about safety concerns, or a general labor organization? Skipping this one, in the end, because i don't know enough to come up with an organization.
2017-06-14proclamation 9623 (gpo)Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-06-14law 115-40: H.R.657 (gpo)Follow the Rules Actdone (no donation)We live in strange times, my friends.
2017-06-13determination 2017-09 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)See commentary on determination 2017-08
2017-06-13determination 2017-08 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defensedone (no donation)The Defense Production Act of 1950 is apparently actually pretty interesting. Here is the text of the section Trump invoked. I wasn't able to find any evidence in the federal register of other people using this act in this way. This doesn't seem great. I see a couple blog posts which imply that this might have something to do with Trump's brand of protectionism/anti-trade agenda. Wikipedia now thinks that these determinations are noteworthy. Oh, interesting: some Democratic congresspeople have introduced a bill "to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide for a net benefit review of certain covered transactions". So someone else thinks this is no good. Hmm, no, i'm wrong about that: the same representative introduced the same bill last year, and two years before that. So the bill doesn't have anything to do with Trump. Regardless, Trump's actual use of this act appears to be noteworthy in recent memory, so i would like to contribute to someone who is pushing for reducing defense spending relative to civilian government pursuits. More about the DPA. FEMA on the DPA. I was thinking about POGO again, but they're not really about the idea that we should move government spending away from the military. I don't think i'm going to come up with anything here, alas.
2017-06-06law 115-39: H.R.375 (gpo)To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and United States Courthouse".done (no donation)Unanimous consent
2017-06-06law 115-38: H.R.366 (gpo)DHS Stop Asset and Vehicle Excess Actdone (no donation)Unanimous consent, and seems pretty harmless.
2017-06-02law 115-37: S.583 (gpo)American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-06-02law 115-36: S.419 (gpo)Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017done (no donation)unanimous consent
2017-05-31proclamation 9621 (gpo)National Homeownership Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-31proclamation 9620 (gpo)National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-31proclamation 9619 (gpo)Great Outdoors Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-31proclamation 9618 (gpo)African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-31determination 2017-07 (gpo)Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)This happens every six months. Something something finances U.S. embassy in Jerusalem something. I doubt it's interesting except as a case study in regulatory side effects.
2017-05-24proclamation 9617 (gpo)Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-23memorandum 20170523_01 (gpo)Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2018 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amendeddone (no donation)I have no idea what an order is --- new document type! Ah, okay, but in fact, this looks like it's pro forma. Here's Obama's identical document from last year, which also classifies this as a type of memorandum.
2017-05-19proclamation 9616 (gpo)National Maritime Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-19proclamation 9615 (gpo)Armed Forces Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-19proclamation 9614 (gpo)World Trade Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-19proclamation 9613 (gpo)National Safe Boating Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-19proclamation 9612 (gpo)Emergency Medical Services Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-17law 115-35: H.J.Res.66 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees.done (no donation)This was a party-line vote and a disapproval, but it seems very very similar to 115-24 from last month, which i punted on because i couldn't figure out anything useful to do, so i'm going to punt here as well.
2017-05-17determination 2017-06 (gpo)Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012: Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of Energydone (no donation)Okay, i continue to have no idea what's happening here. This is a presidential determination that we are not changing anything about petroleum or Iran or something? Also this is a determination from mid-May that was published just now, and in general it looks like presidential determinations are being published in reverse chronological order right now. Incidentally, wikipedia lists this as "Sanctions targeting the Iranian Central Bank". Skipping this one because i wasn't able to figure out whether it actually does anything with reasonable effort.
2017-05-16law 115-34: H.R.274 (gpo)Modernizing Government Travel Actdone (no donation)Unanimous consent
2017-05-15proclamation 9611 (gpo)Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-12proclamation 9610 (gpo)National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-12proclamation 9609 (gpo)Mother's Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-12proclamation 9608 (gpo)Military Spouse Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-12law 115-33: S.496 (gpo)A bill to repeal the rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration entitled "Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination and Planning Area Reform".done (no donation)I'm stalling on this because i'm totally confused by it; it passed with Democratic support and apparently no serious dissent, but i don't understand why disapproving something the FHA did in December would be so uncontentious, especially since the FHA's rule has something about improving multimodal transportation effectiveness in its name, so... I'm just confused. Here's an article about the impact of this bill (at least, i think it's this bill) in Minneapolis, which is exactly the kind of thing i'd expect, such that i'd expect the urbanists to be all over opposing this. The article claims that Obama's rule would have required some form of transit coordination for a MSA, even if it crosses state boundaries, which is more or less what i thought was going on here. Okay. So, no transit advocacy organization i've been able to find has issued any statement about this at all. So i'm not going to worry about it either, though i'm still curious.
2017-05-08law 115-32: H.R.534 (gpo)U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Actdone (no donation)Unanimous Consent
2017-05-05proclamation 9607 (gpo)Public Service Recognition Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-05proclamation 9606 (gpo)National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-05law 115-31: H.R.244 (gpo)Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017done (no donation)This is the appropriation bill (maybe this one is in fact the budget continuation?), and all the senate nay votes on the final bill were Republicans.
2017-05-04proclamation 9605 (gpo)National Day of Prayer, 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-01proclamation 9604 (gpo)Law Day, U.S.A., 2017done (no donation)
2017-05-01proclamation 9603 (gpo)National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-29EO 13797 (gpo)Establishment of Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policydone (no donation)I don't like Trump's anti-trade agenda, but i have yet to come up with an intelligent response to it.
2017-04-29EO 13796 (gpo)Addressing Trade Agreement Violations and Abusesdone (no donation)I don't like Trump's anti-trade agenda, but i have yet to come up with an intelligent response to it.
2017-04-28proclamation 9602 (gpo)Loyalty Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9601 (gpo)Small Business Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9600 (gpo)National Charter Schools Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9599 (gpo)Older Americans Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9598 (gpo)National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9597 (gpo)National Foster Care Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9596 (gpo)Jewish American Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28proclamation 9595 (gpo)Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-28law 115-30: H.J.Res.99 (gpo)Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.done (no donation)This is the budget extension; i don't think there's anything for me to do here, since it passed the senate by voice vote; if i read something in the near future that tells me some important priorities were left out of this budget, i'll revisit.
2017-04-27EO 13793 (gpo)Improving Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairsdone (no donation)This is sort of small-potatoes typical Republican posturing about cutting red tape; as WaPo argues, it is likely not actually helpful to whistleblowers. But i don't have an obvious pick, so i'm skipping this one.
2017-04-24proclamation 9594 (gpo)Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-21proclamation 9593 (gpo)National Volunteer Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-21EO 13789 (gpo)Identifying and Reducing Tax Regulatory Burdensdone (no donation)Here is a Bloomberg article that talks through a bunch of what might or might not happen with this; it seems likely to be an excuse to reopen corporate tax loopholes that the Obama administration tried to close. I don't have any ideas about this right now, though.
2017-04-19law 115-29: S.J.Res.36 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)Unanimous consent.
2017-04-19law 115-28: S.J.Res.35 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)Unanimous consent.
2017-04-19law 115-27: S.J.Res.30 (gpo)A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.done (no donation)Unanimous consent.
2017-04-19law 115-26: S.544 (gpo)A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Unanimous consent.
2017-04-18law 115-25: H.R.353 (gpo)Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017done (no donation)Passed by unanimous consent, and hopefully if a bill to help NOAA predict weather were a poison pill, a non-zero number of people would have objected.
2017-04-14proclamation 9592 (gpo)National Park Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-13law 115-24: H.J.Res.67 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.done (no donation)Another party-line vote. This is in some way related to disapproving a rule to make it easier for some types of employees to have retirement accounts. I don't have a good idea here, so i'm going to punt.
2017-04-12memorandum 20170412_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017: Memorandum for the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigationdone (no donation)I think this memorandum just says that the FBI can spend its budget as authorized under the NDAA last year (public law 114-328 sounds like last year).
2017-04-07proclamation 9591 (gpo)National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-07proclamation 9590 (gpo)Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-06proclamation 9589 (gpo)Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2017done (no donation)I had no idea that U.S. presidents commemorate Menachem Mendel Schneerson's birthday. I guess i'm learning something through this project.
2017-04-05proclamation 9588 (gpo)Honoring the Memory of John Glenndone (no donation)
2017-04-04memorandum 20170404_01 (gpo)Organization of the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and Subcommittees: Memorandum for the Vice President[,] the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the Secretary of Agriculture[,] the Secretary of Health and Human Services[,] the Secretary of Transportation[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Secretary...done (no donation)This is the memorandum that removes Bannon from the NSC, which is good as far as it goes. I am tired of all these shenanigans, but going to let this one slide.
2017-04-03proclamation 9587 (gpo)National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-04-03law 115-21: H.J.Res.83 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".done (no donation)Disapproval of previous law; party-line vote. I've asked for input on this and possibly-related labor items EO 13782 and 115-11. Giving up on labor laws for now for want of ideas.
2017-04-03law 115-19: H.R.1228 (gpo)To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes.done (no donation)Passed by unanimous consent.
2017-03-31proclamation 9586 (gpo)World Autism Awareness Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31proclamation 9585 (gpo)National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31proclamation 9583 (gpo)National Donate Life Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31proclamation 9582 (gpo)National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31proclamation 9581 (gpo)Cancer Control Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31proclamation 8594 (gpo)National Financial Capability Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-31law 115-18: S.J.Res.1 (gpo)A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.done (no donation)Passed by unanimous consent; looks symbolic.
2017-03-31law 115-16: H.R.1362 (gpo)H.R.1362 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni Fa'aua'a Hunkin VA Clinic.done (no donation)Basically-unanimous roll call vote.
2017-03-31EO 13787 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justicedone (no donation)I continue not to understand whether/how this is nefarious, nor what is actually going on here.
2017-03-31EO 13785 (gpo)Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and Customs Lawsdone (no donation)Okay, finally found a blog post that talks about this EO at all. So it's pretty low-level, but the point is it's something that's designed to discourage imports from China at the margin. However, i don't know of anyone who is specifically opposing that, so i'm going to skip this one.
2017-03-29notice 20170329_01 (gpo)Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activitiesdone (no donation)This is a continuation of an Obama-initiated "national emergency", but i don't really know what that means. Absent actual research, i'm going to declare that even if what Trump is doing here is harmful, it's apparently "normal" for a recent American president.
2017-03-29EO 13784 (gpo)Establishing the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisisdone (no donation)This doesn't look terrible harmful as written, so i'm going to skip this one.
2017-03-28law 115-15: S.305 (gpo)Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017done (no donation)The "actions" log for this bill contains: "Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent." When i see something like that, i don't think the bill should be worth my attention from a protest standpoint absent any other red flags.
2017-03-27law 115-14: H.J.Res.58 (gpo)Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.done (no donation)This passed the Senate 59/40 with a couple of defections from Democrats. Per this post, it's related to law 115-13. I got some feedback from a friend who's knowledgeable about education policy that this is not necessarily a bad change, though, so since i am not knowledgeable i think i won't donate either way related to it.
2017-03-27law 115-11: H.J.Res.37 (gpo)Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.done (no donation)This passed the Senate by a party-line vote, and seems to be a disapproval of a previous law requiring federal contractors to disclose labor violations. I've asked for input on this and possibly-related items EO 13782 and 115-21. Giving up on labor laws for now for want of ideas.
2017-03-27EO 13782 (gpo)Revocation of Federal Contracting Executive Ordersdone (no donation)This revokes Obama's "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" order from 2014, and a couple of other things. I've asked for input on this and possibly-related anti-labor laws 115-11 and 115-21. Giving up on labor EOs for now for want of ideas.
2017-03-24proclamation 9580 (gpo)Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-21proclamation 9579 (gpo)National Agriculture Day, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-21law 115-10: S.442 (gpo)National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017done (no donation)According to an arbitrary article i found about this, this NASA reauthorization is probably in some way sort of in line with Trump's desire to see a greater commercial presence in space flight, but (1) that's not clearly a terrible thing, and (2) this bill doesn't in itself seem to do anything terrible. I don't think i need to oppose this. Go NASA.
2017-03-19memorandum 20170319_01 (gpo)Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017: Memorandum for the Secretary of Statedone (no donation)I think this memorandum just says that the State Department can spend its budget as authorized under the NDAA last year (public law 114-328 sounds like last year).
2017-03-17proclamation 9578 (gpo)National Poison Prevention Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-13law 115-9: H.R.609 (gpo)To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the "Abie Abraham VA Clinic"done (no donation)Naming a VA center after a WWII vet
2017-03-06proclamation 9577 (gpo)National Consumer Protection Week, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-01proclamation 9575 (gpo)Irish-American Heritage Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-03-01proclamation 9574 (gpo)American Red Cross Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-02-28law 115-7: H.R.321 (gpo)Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women Actdone (no donation)Again, this is small potatoes, but encouraging women to go into STEM fields is obviously not something i have a problem with.
2017-02-28law 115-6: H.R.255 (gpo)Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Actdone (no donation)I don't see that this does very much, but i'm in favor of women in entrepreneurship.
2017-02-28EO 13779 (gpo)White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universitiesdone (no donation)My impression (see e.g. The Root) is that this is an initiative whose main purpose is optical, and which is not actually helpful to HBCUs in any concrete way. But i also don't have a specific target organization in mind, so i'll skip this one for now, though i may revisit.
2017-02-09EO 13775 (gpo)Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justicedone (no donation)Maybe i'm missing something, but this looks really run-of-the-mill; this is a copy/paste/replace of an order by Obama, which is a c/p/r of a previous order by Obama. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is some dude named Dana Boente who was appointed by Obama. I'm sure there's some politics going on here, but unless someone tells me otherwise, i think it's nothing weird.
2017-02-02proclamation 9673 (gpo)American Heart Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-02-01proclamation 9572 (gpo)National African American History Month, 2017done (no donation)
2017-01-31law 115-3: H.R.72 (gpo)GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017done (no donation)This bill seems to just provide the GAO authorizations that they need to do their job, and passed the senate 99-0. I don't think there's anything to see here.
2017-01-28memorandum 20170128_02 (gpo)Plan To Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syriadone (no donation)As far as i know, this kind of memorandum is just posturing.
2017-01-28EO 13770 (gpo)Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointeesdone (no donation)This is the executive order to try to reduce "revolving door" government-to-lobbyist career stuff. Per e.g. NPR, this is basically exactly the same EO the past couple of Democratic presidents have signed, so i see no reason to donate based on it.
2017-01-27memorandum 20170127_01 (gpo)Rebuilding the U.S. Armed Forces: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] the Director of the Office of Management and Budgetdone (no donation)TSOR says that a Nuclear Posture Review happens every 5-10 years and the last one was in 2010 (Wikipedia, NPR site). It may be unusual for Trump to have mentioned it in his memorandum, but it doesn't seem that unusual to have one done, and i don't know of an obvious nuclear watchdog that takes donations (IAEA is an agency, not a nonprofit).
2017-01-25proclamation 9571 (gpo)National School Choice Week, 2017done (no donation)I will in general not be donating in response to symbolic gestures like proclamations of named days/weeks, though i'm keeping them on the list to keep the option open.
2017-01-24memorandum 20170124_04 (gpo)Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing: Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agenciesdone (no donation)This seems vague enough that if there's a poison pill in it for e.g. safety regulations, i don't know enough to identify it. If you know something about this i don't, tell me.
2017-01-24memorandum 20170124_01 (gpo)Construction of American Pipelines: Memorandum for the Secretary of Commercedone (no donation)Not donating in response to memoranda which are solely protectionism, for now.
2017-01-24EO 13766 (gpo)Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approvals for High Priority Infrastructure Projectsdone (no donation)I couldn't easily find any concrete information about what the impact of this executive order will be. Let me know if you know what i'm missing.
2017-01-23memorandum 20170123_03 (gpo)Withdrawal of the United States From the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement: Memorandum for the United States Trade Representativedone (no donation)My understanding is that opinions on the economic benefits of the TPP are slightly mixed, and opinions on other benefits (e.g. environmental) are very mixed. I don't see it as a particularly strong ethical issue.
2017-01-20proclamation 9570 (gpo)National Day of Patriotic Devotiondone (no donation)eyerolly, but not actually an executive order
2017-01-20law 115-2: S.84 (gpo)A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forcesdone (no donation)This bill, introduced by McCain, is a waiver which was necessary so that James Mattis could be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, because Mattis has only been out of the military for 3 years. I haven't fully done my research on Mattis, and i'm sure i don't agree with him on everything (and i'd in general obviously prefer someone less hawkish to be defense secretary), but he seems to be in large measure an adult who takes his job seriously. I don't think i need to donate on this one.
2017-01-20law 115-1: H.R.39 (gpo)Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017done (no donation)This was actually signed by Obama just before he left office.

FAQ

Disclaimer: no one has actually asked any of these questions. I made them all up.

Q: What is this?
A: It's pretty straightforward. I'm keeping an eye on a list of presidential documents released by the Trump administration. Every time he declares something by Executive Order, Memorandum, or other legally-sort-of-binding presidential document that i think makes the world a worse place, i'll donate a set amount of money to an organization that i think is working to oppose that change.
Q: Where does the list of presidential documents come from?
A: https://www.federalregister.gov/ maintains a searchable database of documents. They seem to lag a couple of days from when Trump announces each EO, but they have an RSS feed. If i get evidence that they're missing any documents i want in my search, i'll revisit.
Q: What about bad legislation being passed by the Republican Congress?
A: I've decided to bring in bills passed by congress and signed by Trump, with the understanding that i'm going to feel more free to save time by punting on documents whose impact i don't understand, than i do for documents coming from Trump's office directly: 115th congress, 116th congress
Q: How are you picking which organization to donate to?
A: This is basically just a combination of google and random whim on my part. If anyone else becomes interested in this project, i'd be very happy to have help picking relevant organizations. And in general i would welcome suggestions about what type of organizations to target for generic 'bad governance' memoranda like the hiring freeze or withdrawing from the TPP.
Q: How do you decide how much to donate?
A: I've picked a default amount which lets me budget for about 20 presidential documents per month. If that turns out to be vastly off in either direction, i'll rethink the amount or make other changes. [Edit: in mid-March, i realised i was targeting more like 10 documents a month in practice, and adjusted accordingly.]
Q: Wouldn't it be better to donate monthly to organizations whose goals you cared about, so they had guaranteed income from your donations?
A: Probably, but like a lot of other people, i'm feeling outrage fatigue from the sheer number of harmful goals Trump is working towards. Doing it this way lets me react to the specific bad ideas Trump is focusing on at the moment, which makes me feel very very slightly better.
Q: Why is this called Project Rage Donate? Do you actually update HTML tables when you are angry?
A: Yes. Obviously.