Congressional Outlook

Committee Activity

House Democrats launch investigation of political interference in CDC science publications

GOP chairman to release interim report on Biden probe 'in about a week'

House Democrats again postpone hearing on 'white supremacy' in police departments

House committee: FAA, Boeing cultures led to 737 Max disasters

Air safety bill prompted by 737 Max flaws pulled before vote

Congress Last Week

Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record

Floor Activity Headlines

Senate Dems demand White House to fire controversial head of public lands agency

House passes legislation to boost election security research

House passes bill to allow private lawsuits against public schools for discriminatory practices

House agrees to resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination relating to coronavirus

House passes bill to protect pregnant employees

Justice Ginsburg passes, Supreme Court vacancy opens

Justice Ginsburg Passed Away

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Perspective on her 'most fervent wish'


Remembrances

Trump: Ruth Bader Ginsburg "led an amazing life"

Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff to honor Ginsburg

Biden: "Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for the law"

What they're saying: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a "tireless and resolute champion of justice"


President Trump

Trump to move fast to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg


Senate Republicans

McConnell says Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg will get Senate vote — Statement

Cruz: Trump should nominate a Supreme Court justice next week

Loeffler: Trump 'has every right' to fill Ginsburg vacancy before election

McSally says current Senate should vote on Trump nominee


Democrats

Pelosi: Ginsburg successor must uphold commitment to 'equality, opportunity and justice for all'

Schumer: Supreme Court vacancy should not be filled until after election, by next president

Democratic senator calls for eliminating filibuster, expanding Supreme Court if GOP fills vacancy

Obama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election

Biden: The next president should decide on Ginsburg’s replacement

House denies religious liberty protection for faith-based organizations

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, 329-73. The bill requires employers to establish reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

During floor proceedings, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, offered a Motion to Recommit (MTR) which would have included a longstanding provision in the 1964 Civil Rights Act that protects religious organizations’ ability to make employment decisions that are consistent with their faith.

House Committee Schedule

Monday — September 14, 2020

"Postal Update"
Subcommittee on Government Operations (Committee on Oversight and Reform)

• H. Res. 908 — Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.;
• H.R. 2574 — Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019;
• H.R. 2639 — Strength in Diversity Act of 2019 [Strength in Diversity Act of 2020];
• H.R. 2694 — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Committee on Rules

Source: House.gov

House Floor Schedule

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 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. 6133 – STEP Improvement Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Abby Finkenauer / Small Business Committee)

2) H.R. 6079 – Microloan Improvement Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Andy Kim / Small Business Committee)

3) H.R. 6021 – Northern Marianas Islands Small Business Development Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gregorio Sablan / Small Business Committee)

4) H.R. 6078 – Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett / Small Business Committee)

5) H.R. 4894 – Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2020, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley / Oversight and Reform Committee)

Senate Committee Schedule

Monday, September 14, 2020

Foreign Relations
To receive a closed briefing on 2020 global nuclear threats.


Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine compensating college athletes, focusing on the potential impact on athletes and institutions.

Judiciary
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearings to examine whether Google harmed competition in online advertising.

Intelligence
Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters.

Senate Floor Schedule

Program for Monday: Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of Mark C. Scarsi, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, and votes on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.


Thursday, 9/10, Senate began consideration of the following:

Congressional Outlook

Committee Activity

Intel panel rebuffs request to share info for GOP's Obama-era probes

Senate panel seeks documents in probe of DHS whistleblower complaint

House Oversight to investigate postmaster general over accusations of pressuring employees for political donations

Republicans call for Judiciary hearing into unrest in cities

Top Pompeo aides to appear before House panel next week


Floor Outlook

McConnell: Chance for coronavirus deal 'doesn't look that good right now'

Congress Last Week

Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record

Floor Activity

Senate Democrats block coronavirus relief bill