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Herndon, VA 20172-1970
chpp1994@gmail.com
The Daily Brief:
Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, November 25, 2017
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Recent Floor Activity
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Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record
Congress met in pro forma sessions this week.
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Congress Last Week
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Tax Reform
Obamacare emerges as wildcard in tax debate
Republican Collins wants more middle income help in U.S. Senate tax bill
White House OK with removing Obamacare individual mandate repeal from tax bill
Sen. Tom Cotton: "Every income group will receive a tax cut under Senate bill"
Meet the Senate Republicans who will decide the fate of the tax bill
Republican holdout on tax bill 'encouraged' by GOP cooperation
Federal Spending
Judiciary
Health Care Policy
Lisa Murkowski supports repealing Obamacare mandate
Key GOP senator backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal
Natural Disasters
Congress
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Pending Activity
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Committee Activity
House Ethics panel announces probe of Conyers
Senate tax reform markup opts to keep tax exemption for graduate students
House Ethics committee opens Conyers probe
Fusion GPS, Russian dossier firm, paid journalists for work
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Senate Floor
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Program for Monday: Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of Dabney Langhorne Friedrich, of California, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m.
Following disposition of the nomination of Dabney Langhorne Friedrich, Senate votes on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Gregory G. Katsas, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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Senate Committees
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Tuesday,
Nov. 28, 2017
Hearings to examine the nomination
of Jerome
H. Powell, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System.
Hearings to examine
reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, focusing on examining proposals to
simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Wednesday,
Nov. 29, 2017
Hearings to examine the nomination
of Alex
Michael Azar II, of Indiana, to be Secretary of Health and Human
Services.
Hearings to examine the
economic outlook with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
Thursday,
Nov. 30, 2017
Hearings to examine the
front lines of the opioid crisis, focusing on perspectives from states,
communities, and providers.
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House Floor
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
On Tuesday, 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. 2768 – Fowler and Boskoff Peaks Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Tipton / Natural Resources Committee)
2) H.R. 2615 – Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Steven Palazzo / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 1491 – Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 3115 – Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Rick Nolan / Natural Resources Committee)
5) H.R. 995 – 21st Century Respect Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.R. 2228 – Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Brooks / Judiciary Committee)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.Res. ____ – Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Barbara Comstock / House Administration Committee)
H.R. 3905 – Minnesotas Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Emmer / Natural Resources Committee)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 3017 – Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee)
H.R. 4182 – Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. James Comer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1699 – Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Andy Barr / Financial Services Committee)
Printable PDF
Text of Bills for the Week of Nov. 27, 2017
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House Committees
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Securing Public Areas of Transportation Systems: Stakeholder Perspectives.
Combating the Opioid Crisis
H.R. 3017 — Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017(Rules Committee Print 115-40 — Showing the text of H.R. 3017 as ordered reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with modifications.); H.R. 3905 — Minnesota's Economic Rights in the Superior National Forest Act (Rules Committee Print 115-41 — Showing the text of H.R. 3905 as ordered reported by the Committee on Natural Resources)
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
The Future of WOTUS: Examining the Role of States
Algorithms: How Companies Decisions About Data and Content Impact Consumers
USDA's Role in Disaster Recovery
Supplemental Oversight - US Forest Service
"Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Emerging Uses in a Changing National Airspace"
"Financial Challenges Facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Implications for Pension Plans, Workers, and Retirees"
Regulatory Reform Task Forces Check-In: Part III
Examining VAs Failure to Address Provider Quality and Safety Concerns
Oversight hearing titled Modernizing NEPA for the 21st Century.
Powering America: Examining the Role of Financial Trading in the Electricity Markets
Supplemental Oversight - US Army Corps of Engineers
Supplemental Oversight - Small Business Administration & General Services Administration
H.R. 4182 — Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017; H.R. 1699 — Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 (Rules Committee Print 115-42 — Showing the text of H.R. 1699 as ordered reported by the Committee on Financial Services.)
On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, the Committee on Natural Resources will convene at 4:00p.m. for opening statements only, for a Full Committee markup in 1324 Longworth House Office Building. The Committee will reconvene the markup on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in 1324 Longworth House Office Building.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Supplemental Oversight - Department of the Interior
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Block Grant - Disaster Recovery
Implementing the 21st Century Cures Act: An Update from FDA and NIH
Supplemental Oversight - FEMA
On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, the Committee on Natural Resources will convene at 4:00p.m. for opening statements only, for a Full Committee markup in 1324 Longworth House Office Building. The Committee will reconvene the markup on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in 1324 Longworth House Office Building.
World Wide Threats: Keeping America Secure in the New Age of Terror
Identity Verification in a Post-Breach World
The Role and Impact of Nationwide Injunctions by District Courts
Latest Developments in Combating Online Sex Trafficking
Full Committee Hearing: Testimony of Erik Prince (Open Hearing in a Closed Space)
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1675 (Rep. Suzan DelBene), H.R. 4033 (Rep. Doug Lamborn), the Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Ral Labrador), and the Discussion Draft of H.R. ____ (Rep. Don Young of AK)
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief
Friday, December 1, 2017
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Block Grant - Disaster Recovery
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Reference Links
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Prayer Guide
- Legislative Branch — @PrayforCongress
- Executive Branch — @PrayforPOTUS, @PrayforMedicine
- Judicial Branch — @PrayforSCOTUS
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