What's Bernie Sanders been up to since the election? Catch up with a top 5 list before he comes to Louisville

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to visit Louisville on Friday, but what exactly has he been up to since the Democratic primary?

He's definitely been active since he lost to Hillary Clinton in 2016. In case you've been living under a rock, we've compiled his most noteworthy accomplishments in the past year and a half.

Protecting working families:

The Vermont senator says, "Republican attempts to further rig the system in favor of the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of working families," according to a news release from NotOnePenny and MoveOn.org.

A release said Republicans have a plan to "give billions in tax breaks to millionaires, billionaires and wealthy corporations."

"This legislation goes well beyond taxes. If passed, the Republicans will then rediscover the 'deficit crisis,' and push aggressively for massive cuts in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, education, nutrition, affordable housing and more," Sanders said in the release. "That is why I am going on the road this week to talk directly to working people. If we stand together we can defeat this horrific bill."

The tax package advanced on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. GOP leaders hope to have the full Senate take up the bill later this week.

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Health care:

He's been pushing this theme — Medicare for All: Leaving No One Behind. On his website, Sanders states that he is working to build upon the success of the Affordable Care Act to achieve the goal of universal health care that works for patients and doctors. Under his plan, his website says, Americans will benefit when health insurance is separated from employment. He argues this means better coverage, no copays and deductibles for patients, and no more fighting with insurance companies. He said his plan will mean major savings for families and businesses. He introduced the legislation in September with the backing of at least 15 Democratic senators, according to the Washington Post.

Plan for Puerto Rico:

Just this week, Sanders unveiled a $146 billion Puerto Rico recovery plan that would allow renewable power sources (solar, wind) to provide 70 percent of the island's energy needs within the decade, according to the Washington Post. As of Tuesday, the bill was co-sponsored by five Democratic senators and endorsed by 73 liberal and labor organizations, according to the Washington Post.

Grammy nom:

On Monday, the Grammys announced Sanders was nominated for recording an audiobook version of his book, "Our Revolution."

2020 election:

He's forging closer ties to the labor movement, improving his foreign policy credentials and working closely with Democrats and policymakers, according to Politico. This may mean he's gearing up to run again for president in 2020 at the age of 79, but his fans say that's not too old, according to the New York Times.

Friday's rally will not be the first time Sanders has visited Louisville. He came to the city in April to build support for the Democratic Party and spoke at Waterfront Park in May 2016 during his run for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential election.

See Sanders at 7 p.m. Friday at the Galt House Hotel at 140 N. 4th St. in downtown Louisville.

The rally is free to attend. Attendees can RSVP on MoveOn.org's website.

Taylor Riley: triley@gannett.com; Twitter: @TaylorRileyCJ. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: www.courier-journal.com/taylorr

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