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The Daily Brief:
Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, June 24, 2017
" . . . the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord As the waters cover the sea." (Isaiah 11:9)
United in the Kingdom of God . . . under the Cross of Christ
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Health Care Policy
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Health Care Policy:
A summary of the current debates
Please find below a listing of headlines related to the current debates surrounding the passage of the new Health Care bill in Congress. We encourage prayer in the Spirit over each matter, asking only for God's perfect will to be done in this critical piece of legislation. Thank you.
Senate unveils healthcare bill
Senate Republicans unveil health care bill that slashes taxes, rolls back Medicaid
Senate GOP leaders unveil long-awaited healthcare bill
Paul Ryan 'eager' for Senate to pass healthcare bill
Trump: Senate health care bill needs some negotiations
Senate health care bill: Here's how it would affect you
Lawmakers sit down to read the Senate health care bill
No, the Senate healthcare bill doesn't cut pregnant women off Medicaid
Senators respond boldly to the new GOP healthcare bill
Senate Republicans embrace Obamacare in their healthcare bill
CBO score expected next week on Senate healthcare bill
GOP warns Senate leaders: Healthcare plan won't pass without changes
Senate healthcare bill: Republicans who support and oppose
Key Republicans reject GOP healthcare bill
Republican wary of conference with House on Senate health bill
Senate health care bill: 9 Republican senators whose votes will be key
Pro-life groups worry that Planned Parenthood language may not survive Senate
A defeat for Planned Parenthood
Dean Heller becomes fifth Republican to oppose Senate healthcare draft
Dean Heller becomes fifth GOP senator to oppose Senate health care bill
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H. Res. 376
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H. Res. 376 - Calling for a Day of National Reflection and Repentance
We thank you for your continued support towards the passage of this bill, which truly touches the heart of God.
For information about H.Res. 376, and how you can take action to see it passed this week, please go here.
Thank you for sharing this call to action with your own circle of prayer partners and friends. Amen.
"Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power . . ." (Psalm 110:3)
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Congress Last Week
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Floor Activity
House passes bill to speed permitting for dams, reservoirs
National Security
House Gets to Work on Defense Authorization Bill
McCain to White House: Get a strategy for Afghanistan or Congress will step in
Senators Look for Path on New War Authorization
Russia, Iran sanctions bill could hit roadblock in U.S. House
Kevin Brady: Senate needs to redo Iran, Russia sanctions bill
House Republicans block Russia sanctions bill
House GOP chairmen want quick action on Russia sanctions
Bipartisan House leaders unveil resolution endorsing NATO’s Article 5
Senate proposes fix for delayed Russia sanctions bill
Ryan wants to 'get moving' on Iran, Russia sanctions
Senate expected to pass Russia sanctions bill for a second time
Tax Reform
House speaker optimistic on tax reform prospects this year: source
House speaker vows to complete tax reform in 2017
Speaker Paul Ryan enlists business group to jump-start tax overhaul
Ivanka Trump, Senators Hope to Push Family Tax Credits
Ryan: GOP moving 'full speed ahead' on tax plan
Leading U.S. House Republican rejects tax cuts without reform
Baseball Practice Shooting
Scalise, other baseball shooting victims continue to improve
House Republicans Bolster Member Security Funding
Investigations
Senate Judiciary sends letters to find out if Loretta Lynch tried to interfere with Clinton email investigation
Senate panel questions Lynch on alleged FBI interference
Senators investigate whether Loretta Lynch tried to stifle Clinton email probe
Senators demand investigation of reports of torture in Yemen
Legislative Agenda
Staff Departures Undermine GOP Legislative Agenda
Senate panel doesn't 'have the votes' for Trump's plan to privatize air traffic control
Republicans propose bill to privatize U.S. air traffic control
Air traffic control privatization bill introduced
Senate bill ditches Trump plan to privatize air traffic control
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Activity Summaries
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Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record
GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress (Jun 19-24, 2017)
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Senate Floor
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Program for Monday: Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of Kristine L. Svinicki, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, post-cloture, and votes on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m.
Senate GOP leaders aiming for healthcare vote next week
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Senate Committees
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Monday,
Jun. 26, 2017
Closed business meeting
to markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of
the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Tuesday,
Jun. 27, 2017
Business meeting to
consider the nomination of Mark Andrew Green, of Wisconsin, to be Administrator
of the United States Agency for International Development, and routine lists in
the Foreign Service.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Closed business meeting
to markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of
the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Hearings to examine
marine sanctuaries, focusing on fisheries, access, the environment, and
maritime heritage.
Hearings to examine the
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments Act, focusing on reauthorizing
America's vital national security authority and protecting privacy and civil
liberties.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Security Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
Department of Labor.
Closed business meeting
to markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of
the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Business meeting to
markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of the
proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Hearings to examine
developing and deploying advanced clean energy technologies.
Closed business meeting
to markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of
the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Business meeting to
markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of the
proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Closed business meeting
to markup those provisions which fall under the subcommittee's jurisdiction of
the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Wednesday,
Jun. 28, 2017
Closed business meeting
to markup the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018.
Hearings to examine the
nominations of Timothy J. Kelly, and Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, both to
be a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, and Jeffrey
Bossert Clark, of Virginia, and Beth Ann Williams, of New Jersey, both to be an
Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice.
Hearings to examine the
nominations of Steven Gill Bradbury, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, and Elizabeth Erin Walsh, of the District of
Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the
United States and Foreign Commercial Service.
To receive a closed
briefing on North Korea, focusing on recent developments.
Hearings to examine the
nominations of Claire M. Grady, of Pennsylvania, to be Under Secretary for
Management, Department of Homeland Security, and Henry Kerner, of California,
to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the Army
Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
Thursday,
Jun. 29, 2017
Business meeting to
consider S.875, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to
conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal
Service Fund programs, S.1393, to streamline the process by which active duty
military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver's licenses, an
original bill entitled, "Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization
Act of 2017", an original bill entitled, "United States Center for
Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017", and the nominations of David P.
Pekoske, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Robert
L. Sumwalt III, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the National
Transportation Safety Board, and Derek Kan, of California, to be Under
Secretary of Transportation for Policy.
Hearings to examine
conservation and forestry, focusing on perspectives on the past and future
direction for the 2018 Farm Bill.
Closed business meeting
to continue to markup the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for
fiscal year 2018.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Hearings to examine
principles of housing finance reform.
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.
Hearings to examine
proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2018 for the Senate
Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police; to be immediately followed by a closed
session in SVC-217, following the open session.
Friday,
Jun. 30, 2017
Closed business meeting
to continue to markup the proposed National Defense Authorization Act for
fiscal year 2018.
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House Floor
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MONDAY, JUNE 26TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 2547 – Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Rob Woodall / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
2) H.R. 1684 – Disaster Assistance Support for Communities and Homeowners Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nadler / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
3) H.R. 2258 – ADVANCE Act (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Aguilar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
4) H.R. 1726 – Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan Hunter / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
TUESDAY, JUNE 27TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 497 – Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook / Natural Resources Committee)
2) H.R. 220 – To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Don Young / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 1073 – To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a structure for visitor services on the Arlington Ridge tract, in the area of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 1135 – To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (Sponsored by Rep. James Clyburn / Natural Resources Committee)
5) H.R. 1500 – Robert Emmet Park Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Crowley / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.R. 1967 – Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee)
7) H.Res. 397 – Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty (Sponsored by Rep. Paul D. Ryan / Foreign Affairs Committee)
8) H.Res. 351 – Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 1215 – Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Steve King / Judiciary Committee)
H.R. 3003 – No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte / Judiciary Committee)
H.R. 3004 – Kate’s Law (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte / Judiciary Committee)
Additional Legislative Items are Possible
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House Committees
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Monday, June 26, 2017
Subcommittee Markup - FY 2018 Defense Appropriations Bill
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
U.S. Equity Market Structure Part I: A Review of the Evolution of Today’s Equity Market Structure and How We Got Here
Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
Markup of…
- H.R. 218 (Rep. Don Young of AK), To provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay. King Cove Road Land Exchange Act
- H.R. 289 (Rep. Doug LaMalfa), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Guides and Outfitters Act or the GO Act
- H.R. 597 (Rep. Jeff Denham), To take lands in Sonoma County, California, into trust as part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes. Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act of 2017
- H.R. 954 (Rep. Bob Goodlatte), To remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1107 (Rep. Mark Amodei), To promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, Nevada, and for other purposes. Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
- H.R. 1306 (Rep. Peter DeFazio), To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act
- H.R. 1397 (Rep. Barbara Comstock), To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1399 (Rep. Paul Cook), To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands, and for other purposes. American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act
- H.R. 1404 (Rep. Raul Grijalva), To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. Pascua Yaqui Tribe Land Conveyance Act
- H.R. 1541 (Rep. Lynn Jenkins of KS), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1719 (Rep. Mark DeSaulnier), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes. John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act
- H.R. 1731 (Rep. Harold Rogers of KY), To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2017 or the RECLAIM Act of 2017
- H.R. 1913 (Rep. Jimmy Panetta), To establish the Clear Creek National Recreation Area in San Benito and Fresno Counties, California, to designate the Joaquin Rocks Wilderness in such counties, and for other purposes. Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act
- H.R. 1927 (Rep. W. Lacy Clay), To amend title 54, United States Code, to establish within the National Park Service the African American Civil Rights Network, and for other purposes. African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
- H.R. 2053 (Rep. Martha McSally), To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs in the United States by funding activities at mining schools, and for other purposes. Mining School Enhancement Act
- H.R. 2156 (Rep. Stephen Knight), To provide for the establishment of a national memorial and national monument to commemorate those killed by the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam on March 12, 1928, and for other purposes. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act
- H.R. 2370 (Rep. Matt Gaetz), To authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance. Escambia County Land Conveyance Act
- H.R. 2425 (Rep. Jared Huffman), To support the establishment and improvement of communications sites on or adjacent to Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture through the retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites, and for other purposes. Public Lands Telecommunications Act
- H.R. 2936 (Rep. Bruce Westerman), To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017
- H.R. 2937 (Rep. Darin LaHood), To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes. Community Reclamation Partnerships Act
- H.R. 2939 (Rep. Scott Tipton), To prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, and for other purposes. Water Rights Protection Act of 2017
- S. 249 (Sen. Tom Udall), To provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2997 - 21st Century AIRR Act
Ongoing Intelligence Activities (Closed)
United Nations and International Organizations Budget Hearing
Clearing the Next Crisis: Resilience, Recovery and Resolution of Derivative Clearinghouses
H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017
Allies Under Attack: The Terrorist Threat to Europe
H.R. 3003 — No Sanctuary for Criminals Act; H.R. 3004 — Kates Law
Wednesday,
June 28, 2017Ongoing Intelligence Activities (Closed)
United Nations and International Organizations Budget Hearing
Clearing the Next Crisis: Resilience, Recovery and Resolution of Derivative Clearinghouses
H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017
Allies Under Attack: The Terrorist Threat to Europe
H.R. 3003 — No Sanctuary for Criminals Act; H.R. 3004 — Kates Law
Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations
Oversight Hearing "Examining Policy Impacts of Excessive Litigation Against the Department of the Interior."
FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
The Federal Reserves Impact on Main Street, Retirees, and Savings
Ongoing Intelligence Activities (Closed)
H.R. 2810 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Material Science: Building the Future
Exploring Opportunities to Strengthen Education Research While Protecting Student Privacy
FY 2018 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Examining the BSA/AML Regulatory Compliance Regime
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Full Committee Hearing: Ongoing Intelligence Activity (Closed)
Joint Hearing on the Complexities and Challenges of Social Security Coverage and Payroll Tax Compliance for State and Local Governments
"Examining Access to Oil and Gas Development on Federal Lands"
H.R. 2006; H.R. 2749; H.R. 2781; and, a draft bill, "to improve the hiring, training, and efficiency of acquisition personnel and organizations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
In-Space Propulsion: Strategic Choices and Options
H.R. 282; H.R. 1690; H.R. 2631; H.R. 2772; a draft bill entitled, 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; and a draft bill entitled, To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit appraisers approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make appraisals for purposes of chapter 37 of such title based on inspections performed by third parties."
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