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The Daily Brief:
Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, June 17, 2017
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)
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The Shooting: the Aftermath
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The Shooting: the Aftermath
Father God, we offer You praise for the news that follows. Surely, You are turning this tragedy to good, in Your name, amen.
1. Democrats win annual baseball game with special meaning - CNN
Democrats easily defeated Republicans 11-2 in the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game, in an annual tradition that has taken on renewed importance in the wake of Wednesday's shooting in Alexandria, Virginia. One day after a gunman opened fire at a Republican congressional baseball practice, shooting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and three others, lawmakers took the field Thursday evening at Nationals Park in Washington.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game pits Republicans against Democrats, but this year the focus has turned to showing unity in the wake of the shooting. Interest in the charity baseball game has skyrocketed in the aftermath of the shooting, as staffers and lawmakers look to rally around Scalise and the three others who were shot: a congressional staffer, a lobbyist and a Capitol Police special agent.
At the end of the game when Democratic manager Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Doyle was presented the winning trophy, he called Republican manager Texas Rep. Joe Barton to join him. Doyle gave the winning trophy back to the Republicans to put in Scalise's office. (Read more)
2. Nearly 25K people attend Congressional Baseball Game- Fox News
To view this video report about Thursday's game, please go here.
3. Congressional Baseball Game: Lawmakers, players react - Fox News
Lawmakers and players reacted to the Congressional Baseball Game on Thursday, a day after a gunman opened fired on Republicans who were practicing for the game.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game has become a staple of bipartisanship in the political capital of Washington, D.C. The game is played between opposing members of Congress. Politicians practice for weeks leading up to the event.
Thursday night's game, played at Nationals Park, comes a day after a gunman opened fire on Republicans who were practicing for the game on a ball field in Virginia. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., was criticially injured and four others were hurt.
Lawmakers, fans and players react to the Congressional Baseball Game: Go here.
4. Congressional Baseball Game Helps Bring Healing to Fans and Players - CBN
t's a tradition dating back to 1909. But this year after the Alexandria shooting, which left House Majority Whip Congressman Steve Scalise in critical condition and three others hurt, playing meant more than charity. The game was for healing.
First, Democrats and Republicans gathered around second base to pray at the spot where Rep. Scalise was shot.
President Donald Trump then made a statement on the giant screen.
"By playing tonight, you are showing the world that we will not be intimidated by threats, acts of violence, or assaults on our democracy. The game will go on," he said. "I want to take a moment and send our thoughts, love and prayers to Congressman Steve Scalise and his entire family." (Read more)
5. "We Are United: The 2017 Congressional Baseball Game"
Statement by Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan
Earlier this week, the country-and the Congress-experienced a dreadful attack against our brothers and sisters.
But last night, something truly special happened: Republicans and Democrats came together. Not just for a baseball game. We came together to express our gratitude to law enforcement, show our support for those who were injured, and also to unite as a nation in the face of such tragedy.
An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. We are being tested right now, but I ask that you join me in showing the country-and the world-that we are one nation, united in our humanity. (View this press release by going here.)
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Update: Steve Scalise
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Doctors 'encouraged' by Scalise's improvement - CNN
Thank you all for continuing to hold Steve Scalise in prayer on his now-long road to recovery. We agree on the decree below for his life. Thank you, too, for lifting up his wife, Jennifer, and his two sons to feel the warm embrace of our Savior in this time of need. Amen.
It is written: "He shall not die, but he will live, and declare the works of the Lord." (Psalm118:17)
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise remains in critical condition Friday, days after a shooting at an early-morning baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. The Louisiana Republican is recovering from "substantial damage" he suffered when a bullet pierced his left hip and traveled directly across to the other hip, Dr. Jack Sava of MedStar Washington Hospital Center said Friday.
Although Scalise was able to talk on the ballfield, by the time he was transported by helicopter to the hospital, he was in shock. He arrived "in critical condition with an imminent risk of death," Sava said, adding that now, "we are encouraged by improvement in his condition."
Scalise is being treated in the hospital's intensive care unit. His risk of death is "substantially lower" than it was when he was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, and "I think that an excellent recovery is a good possibility," Sava said.
The bullet damaged blood vessels, bones, and internal organs, Sava said. Scalise will undergo more operations. He remains sedated but has been able to respond to his family.
Doctors "fully expect him to walk," Sava said, "and hopefully run." (Read more)
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Congress Last Week
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Floor Activity
Kenneth Rapuano
confirmed for Pentagon homeland defense job
Senate defeats effort to derail Trump's Saudi arms deal
Senate rejects effort to block Saudi arms sale
House passes VA accountability bill and sends it to White House
Sen. Rand Paul uses Israel, Yemen to argue against Saudi arms deal
Senate defeats effort to derail Trump's Saudi arms deal
Senate rejects effort to block Saudi arms sale
House passes VA accountability bill and sends it to White House
Sen. Rand Paul uses Israel, Yemen to argue against Saudi arms deal
Russia Investigation
Attorney General
Jeff Sessions' opening statement to Senate Intelligence Committee on Russia
Sessions: Claims of Russia collusion 'detestable lie'
Jeff Sessions, Ron Wyden tussle over James Comey's testimony
Special Counsel Robert Mueller meets with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders
U.S. Senate votes near unanimously for Russia, Iran sanctions
Dan Coats testifies before Senate Intelligence Committee in closed-hearing
Germany threatens retaliation if U.S. sanctions harm its firms
Sessions: Claims of Russia collusion 'detestable lie'
Jeff Sessions, Ron Wyden tussle over James Comey's testimony
Special Counsel Robert Mueller meets with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders
U.S. Senate votes near unanimously for Russia, Iran sanctions
Dan Coats testifies before Senate Intelligence Committee in closed-hearing
Germany threatens retaliation if U.S. sanctions harm its firms
Health Policy
Senate
Republicans draft Obamacare repeal bill behind closed doors
Conservative groups pressure Senate Republicans to repeal Obamacare taxes
McConnell defends closed-door healthcare talks: 'Nobody is hiding the ball'
House votes to bar undocumented immigrants from healthcare tax credits
Conservative groups pressure Senate Republicans to repeal Obamacare taxes
McConnell defends closed-door healthcare talks: 'Nobody is hiding the ball'
House votes to bar undocumented immigrants from healthcare tax credits
Baseball Practice
Shooting
House majority
whip shot during morning baseball practice
Lawmakers react to attack on Republican baseball practice
Senate hearing on ethanol used to thank Capitol Police
Senate leaders 'absolutely shaken' after Steve Scalise shooting at congressional baseball practice
Former House staffer from Michigan wounded in congressional shooting
Police board: Capitol Police 'saved many lives' on baseball field
Scalise in critical condition following surgery
Lawmaker: House members raised security concerns before Scalise shooting
House votes to thank Capitol Police for saving lawmakers in baseball shooting
Congress considering Capitol Police request for 72 more officers
GOP chairman blames media after lawmaker shooting
Congressional Security Details Remain Murky
Unity, prayer at congressional baseball game
Doctor: Scalise faces long recovery
Assassination List Found On James Hodgkinson's Body
Lawmakers react to attack on Republican baseball practice
Senate hearing on ethanol used to thank Capitol Police
Senate leaders 'absolutely shaken' after Steve Scalise shooting at congressional baseball practice
Former House staffer from Michigan wounded in congressional shooting
Police board: Capitol Police 'saved many lives' on baseball field
Scalise in critical condition following surgery
Lawmaker: House members raised security concerns before Scalise shooting
House votes to thank Capitol Police for saving lawmakers in baseball shooting
Congress considering Capitol Police request for 72 more officers
GOP chairman blames media after lawmaker shooting
Congressional Security Details Remain Murky
Unity, prayer at congressional baseball game
Doctor: Scalise faces long recovery
Assassination List Found On James Hodgkinson's Body
Spending & Debt
Media Methods
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Activity Summaries
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Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record
Speaker Ryan Statement
You know, every day we come here to test and to challenge each other. We feel so deeply about the things that we fight for and the things that we believe in. At times, our emotions can clearly get the best of us. We are all imperfect, but we do not shed our humanity when we enter this Chamber.
For all the noise and all the fury, we are one family. These were our brothers and sisters in the line of fire. These were our brothers and sisters who ran into danger and saved countless lives.
So before this House returns to its business, let's just slow down and reflect to think about how we are all being tested right now, because we are being tested right now.
Leader Pelosi Statement
To my colleagues, you will hear me say something you have never heard me say before: I identify myself with the remarks of the Speaker. They were beautiful remarks, Mr. Speaker. Thank you so much for the sentiments that they represent. Thank you so much.
GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jun 12-16, 2017)
A week of hugs, tears, prayers, and unity…
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Senate Floor
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Monday: Senate begins consideration of the nomination of Brock Long, of North Carolina, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and votes on confirmation of the nomination at approximately 5:30 p.m., Lord willing.
Also, Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sigal Mandelker, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes. A vote on cloture is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
Slate of Trump economic nominees heads to Senate floor
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Senate Committees
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Tuesday,
Jun. 20, 2017
Hearings to examine the
nomination of Patrick M. Shanahan, of Washington, to be Deputy Secretary of
Defense.
Hearings to examine the
Universal Service Fund and rural broadband.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2018 for the Department of
the Interior.
Hearings to examine
reviewing Congressional authorizations for the use of military force.
Hearings to examine the
assault on the First Amendment on college campuses.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the Food
and Drug Administration.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Federal Communications Commission.
Hearings to examine
collaborative initiatives, focusing on restoring watersheds and large landscapes
across boundaries through state and Federal partnerships.
Hearings to examine
innovative financing and funding, focusing on addressing America's crumbling
water infrastructure.
Hearings to examine the
World Health Organization and pandemic protection in a globalized world.
Hearings to examine
concurrent congressional and criminal investigations, focusing on lessons from
history.
Wednesday,
Jun. 21, 2017
Hearings to examine Navy
shipbuilding programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal
year 2018 and the Future Years Defense Program.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Department of the Interior.
Hearings to examine the
nomination of David P. Pekoske, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of
Homeland Security.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2018 and the trade policy
agenda.
Business meeting to
consider the nominations of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director,
and Neomi Rao, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, both of the Office of Management and
Budget.
Hearings to examine the
MS-13 problem, focusing on investigating gang membership, its nexus to illegal
immigration, and Federal efforts to end the threat.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Department of the Air Force.
Hearings to examine
cybersecurity regulation harmonization.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 and 2019 for
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Department of Energy.
Hearings to examine
reopening the American frontier, focusing on promoting partnerships between
commercial space and the U.S. government to advance exploration and settlement.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office.
Thursday,
Jun. 22, 2017
Hearings to examine the
nomination of J. Christopher Giancarlo, of New Jersey, to be Chairman of the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Hearings to examine the
nomination of Richard V. Spencer, of Wyoming, to be Secretary of the Navy,
Department of Defense.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
National Institutes of Health.
Hearings to examine
fostering economic growth, focusing on regulator perspective.
Hearings to examine
efforts on marine debris in the oceans and Great Lakes.
Hearings to examine the
President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2018 for the Department of
Energy.
Business meeting to
consider S.1312, to prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the
United States, S.1311, to provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in
the United States, and the nomination of Stephen Elliott Boyd, of Alabama, to
be an Assistant Attorney General.
To receive closed
briefings on North Korea, focusing on recent developments.
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House Floor
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Legislative Program for next week
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, no votes are expected in the House. On Tuesday, the House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes of the week are expected no later than 3 p.m.
Mr. Speaker, the House will consider a number of suspensions next week, a complete list of which will be announced by close of business tomorrow.
One suspension worth highlighting is H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, sponsored by our own Representative Glenn Thompson. You may know him, Mr. Speaker.
This bill would expand experience-based learning opportunities and support greater collaboration between schools and employers.
Mr. Speaker, 65 percent of today's grade school kids will work in a job that is yet to be invented. It is vital we provide our students with the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving workplace, and that is exactly what this bill aims to do.
Along those same lines, the House will consider H.R. 2842, the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act, sponsored by Representative Carlos Curbelo. Under this bill, employers would partner with State and local agencies in an effort to hire TANF recipients and provide them with on-the-job training.
There is no substitute for a good job, and, by passing this bill, the House will take a positive step toward getting more Americans back to work.
Lastly, Mr. Speaker, the House will consider two bills from the Natural Resources Committee. First, H.R. 1873, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, sponsored by Doug LaMalfa. This bipartisan legislation would streamline the process for removing hazardous trees, helping to lower the risk of forest fires, while ensuring a reliable electrical infrastructure.
And second, H.R. 1654, the Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act, sponsored by Representative Tom McClintock. This bill provides the framework for creating a one-stop-shop permitting agency, ensuring the vital water storage projects that are so badly needed are not delayed by red tape.
Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his information.
Mr. Speaker, it is a time for us to be together, to be united as Americans, not as Republicans or Democrats, Liberals or Conservatives, and I thank the majority leader for his leadership in that effort and in remembering Officers Griner and Bailey and Cabrera, and all of their colleagues in the Capitol Police, and with our prayers for Steve Scalise and the others who have been injured. I thank the majority leader, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Full floor colloquy on next week's House schedule
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House Committees
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
"Combating Gang Violence on Long Island: Shutting Down the MS-13 Pipeline"
Department of Energy - Budget Hearing
H.R. 1654 — Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act; H.R. 1873 — Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America
Russia Investigative Task Force Hearing with Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson (Open)
Leading the Way: Examining Advances in Environmental Technologies
Legislative Hearing on the Discussion Draft of H.R. ____, "Helium Extraction Act of 2017"
H.R. 1422, H.R. 1558, H.R. 2246, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2868, H.R. 2875, and H.R. 2874 -- Day 2
Grading the Egyptian and Tunisian Enterprise Funds
Partners in Commerce: The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee
Hearing: Ongoing Intelligence Activities (Closed)
Office of Management and Budget - Budget Hearing
H.R. 2810 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
H.R. 2842 — Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act (Rules Committee Print 115-22, showing the text of H.R. 2842 as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means)
H.R. 2810 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Ongoing Intelligence Activities (Closed)
H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Examining the Department of the Interiors Spending Priorities and the Presidents Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal.
Student Safety in the Job Corps Program
Juvenile Justice Reform in the Modern Era
Hearing on U.S. Trade Policy Agenda
Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Challenges and Opportunities for Intercity Passenger Rail Service
The Next Farm Bill: University Research
Improving Broadband Deployment: Solutions for Rural America
H.R. 2810 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
H.R. 2810 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
H.R. 2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
FY 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for the Veterans Health Administration
Friday, June 23, 2017
Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising
The Exploitation of Cultural Property: Examining Illicit Activity in the Antiquities and Art Trade
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Reference Links
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Prayer Guide
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Administration News
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ACLJ attorney joins Trump team
Attorneys general sue Trump over business ties
Second appeals court blocks Trump travel ban
Rosenstein quells rumors Trump might fire special counsel
Trump administration leaves ‘dreamer’ shield in place
Trump curtails Obama-era Cuba policy
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