This Week in Congress
by David Waldman
Mon Jul 20, 2009 at 06:48:03 AM PST
In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:
First Vote of the Week... Monday 6:30 p.m.
Last Vote Predicted... Friday p.m.MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (14 Bills)
- H.Res. 607 - Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (Rep. Hall (TX) - Science and Technology)
- H.R. 2729 - To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy (Rep. Lujan - Science and Technology)
- H.R. 1622 - To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (Rep. Sullivan - Science and Technology)
- H.Res. 507 - Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month (Rep. Courtney - Agriculture)
- H.Res. 270 - Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (Rep. Gingrey - Agriculture)
- H.Con.Res. 164 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture (Rep. McGovern - Agriculture)
- S.Con.Res. 30 - Recognizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics for its 125th anniversary (Sen. Schumer - Education and Labor)
- H.Con.Res. 123 - Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football (Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor)
- H.Res. __ - Instructing Managers in the Impeachment of Judge Kent to advise the Senate that the House does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment (Rep. Conyers - Judiciary)
- H.R. 1933 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Rep. Klein - Judiciary)
- H.R. 2632 - Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (Rep. Rangel - Judiciary)
- H.R. 2873 - Enhanced S.E .C. Enforcement Authority Act (Rep. Campbell - Financial Services)
- H.R. 1675 - Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Murphy (CT) - Financial Services)
- H.R. 2245 - New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act (Rep. Grayson - Financial Services)
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Members are advised that the official photograph of the 111th Congress will be taken on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (17 Bills)
- H.J.Res. 56 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Rep. Crowley - Ways and Means)
- H.Res. 654 - Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (Rep. Hastings (FL) - Foreign Affairs)
- H.Res. 538 - Resolution supporting Olympic Day and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Rep. Schakowsky - Foreign Affairs)
- H.Res. 285 - Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania for its 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania (Rep. Shimkus - Foreign Affairs)
- H.R. 1511 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Smith (NJ) - Foreign Affairs)
- H.Res. 519 - Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States (Rep. Stupak - Foreign Affairs)
- H.R. 2498 - To designate the Federal building located at 844 North Rush Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the "William O. Lipinski Federal Building" (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure)
- H.Res. 508 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the general aviation industry should be recognized for its contributions to the United States (Rep. Fortenberry - Transportation and Infrastructure)
- H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 (Rep. Pallone - Transportation and Infrastructure)
- H.R. 1665 - Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Cummings - Transportation and Infrastructure)
- H.R. 1752 - To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (Rep. Brady (PA) - House Administration)
- H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act (Rep. Davis (CA) - House Administration)
- H.R. 2728 - William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act (Rep. Lofgren - House Administration)
- H.R. 2972 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 West Edward Street in Erath, Louisiana, as the "Conrad DeRouen, Jr. Post Office" (Rep. Boustany - Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 534 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day" (Rep. Edwards (MD) - Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 350 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation (Rep. Sestak - Oversight and Government Reform)
- H.Res. 566 - Congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season (Rep. Waters - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 2920 - Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 (Rep. Hoyer – Budget) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. __ - Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Olver – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
H.R. _ - Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Obey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
* Conference Reports may be brought up at any time.
* Motions to go to Conference should they become available.
* Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees.
In the Senate, courtesy of the Secretary of the Senate:
Convenes: 1:00pm
Resume consideration of S.1390, DoD Authorization
Committee events of note:
- Mon., 7/20, 4pm. House Energy & Commerce Committee: H.R. 3200, The America's Affordable Health Choices Act Of 2009 Markup, Day 3
- Tue., 7/21, 10am. House Energy & Commerce Committee: H.R. 3200, The America's Affordable Health Choices Act Of 2009 Markup, Day 4
- Tue., 7/21, 10am. House Oversight & Government Reform Committee: Following the Money: Report of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP)
- Tue., 7/21, 10am. Senate Environment & Public Works Committee: Clean Energy Jobs, Climate-Related Policies and Economic Growth - State and Local Views. CO Gov. Bill Ritter; WA Gov. Chris Gregoire; NJ Gov. Jon Corzine; ND Gov. John Hoeven
- Tue., 7/21, 10am. Senate Judiciary Committee: Nomination: Sonia Sotomayor to be an Assoc. Justice of the US Supreme Court
- Tue., 7/21, 11am. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law: Ramifications of Auto Industry Bankruptcies, Part II
- Tue., 7/21, 2pm. House Financial Services Committee: Systemic Risk: Are Some Institutions Too Big to Fail and If So, What Should We Do About It?
- Tue., 7/21, 2:15pm. Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Climate Change and Global Security: Challenges, Threats and Diplomatic Opportunities. Former Sen. John Warner
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. House Energy & Commerce Committee: H.R. 3200, The America's Affordable Health Choices Act Of 2009 Markup, Day 5
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. House Financial Services Committee: Regulatory Perspectives on the Obama Administration’s Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. House Foreign Affairs Committee: Iran: Recent Developments and Implications for U.S. Policy
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law: Ramifications of Auto Industry Bankruptcies, Part III
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. House Natural Resources Committee: Full committee markup: H.R. 2499: To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. "Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009"
- Wed., 7/22, 10am. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee: The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress. Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
- Wed., 7/22, 1pm. Senate Agriculture Committee: The Role of Agriculture and Forestry in Global Warming Legislation. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture; Lisa Jackson, Administrator Environmental Protection Agency; John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science & Technology
- Wed., 7/22, 2pm. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations: TARP Oversight: Warrant Repurchases and Protecting Taxpayers
- Thu., 7/23, 9:30am. Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee: Establishing a Framework for Systemic Risk Regulation. Sheila Bair, Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Mary Schapiro, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Daniel Tarullo, Member, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
- Thu., 7/23, 10am. House Budget Committee: The Recovery Act: Strengthening Our Economy. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation; Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture
- Thu., 7/23, 10am. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts: The Worsening Foreclosure Crisis: Is It Time to Reconsider Bankruptcy Reform?
- Thu., 7/23, 2pm. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties: Continuity of Congress in the Wake of a Catastrophic Attack
- Fri., 7/24, 10:30am. House Financial Services Committee: Regulatory Perspectives on the Obama Administration’s Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals-Part Two
Another extremely busy pre-August recess week. The committees continue to work at breakneck speed, appropriations bills dominate the floor (if not the appearance of the week's schedule in the House), and health care reform has yet to wrap up. Chairman Leahy will likely be waiting a week or so as requested by committee Republicans, before holding a vote on Judge Sotomayor's nomination. The House Energy & Commerce Committee is the last of the three House committees that needs to act on the health care proposal, but no one's yet heard from the Senate Finance Committee. They've all along been believed to be the key panel in this, but the momentum has all but passed them by, and they appear to diminish as a center of gravity with each passing day.
Lots going on with some hot topics, and many big names appearing before other committees this week as well. The full schedule appears below.
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