Sentence examples for pushed forward legislation from inspiring English sources

This year alone he's also pushed forward legislation for a "gay cure"; a law that allows 16 year-olds to be tried as adults in the criminal system; another one that bans the day-after pill and restricts rape victims' access to abortion; and one called PEC 215 — not to be confused with PL 215 —  that removes Indigenous Brazilians' constitutional right to their land.

Wyoming lawmakers pushed forward legislation to explore how the state would respond if the country fell into economic and political turmoil.

Senate majority leader Harry Reid announced plans on Tuesday to push forward legislation to spur capital formation for small businesses..

"I think we have at least tried to push forward legislation that would support and address the economic needs of the African-American community," the White House official said.

At the same time, at the end of the day, he was certainly willing to do what he did best, push forward legislation he believed the country needed.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate majority leader Harry Reid announced plans on Tuesday to push forward legislation to spur capital formation for small businesses, an issue that has spawned a rare showing of bipartisanship.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate is expected to open debate Monday evening on a bill that would allow for the collection of sales taxes on items bought online, pushing forward legislation that is pitting state leaders and businesses in support of the measure against conservatives and senators from states with sales taxes.

As part of his plan to get the economy back on track, Roosevelt pushed forward landmark legislation like the Workers Progress Administration (WPA), which put people to work building streets, highways, bridges and airfields.

Instead of pushing forward with legislation, they have scheduled a hearing for Wednesday to weigh alternatives.

No matter the outcome, Republicans are expected to push forward with legislation to repeal the law.

Though Congress is supposed to be out until next year, Mr. Chabot said Tuesday that he intended to push forward on legislation if there is a lame duck House session after the November election.