The super committee's deadline came and went, and sequestration went into effect. While Washington can argue about whose idea sequestration was originally, the point is conservative thinking about and understanding of recent federal budget history was insufficiently understood, and that's why something not expected to happen, happened.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
This Partial Shutdown is the new Sequester
The super committee's deadline came and went, and sequestration went into effect. While Washington can argue about whose idea sequestration was originally, the point is conservative thinking about and understanding of recent federal budget history was insufficiently understood, and that's why something not expected to happen, happened.
Congress Last Week
Homeland Security
Calling the partial shutdown a 'two-week tantrum,' Schumer says funding for border wall will never pass, 'not today, not next week, not next year'
Byron York: When Democrats embraced the 'Southern Border Fencing Strategy'
Federal Spending
Shutdown Effects: Breakdown by Department and Agency
No End in Sight for Partial US Government Shutdown
Freedom Caucus members on border wall funding: $5 billion is already a compromise number; flexibility for administration on how border security funds are spent could bring further compromise
Federal Shutdown Precedes Return to Divided Control of US Congress
Three Things to Watch as Partial Government Shutdown Plods On
Judiciary
Republicans should accelerate confirmation of judges in 2019
Congress
Trump and Democrats Prepare for a Reset in 2019
House won't seat North Carolina Republican amid ongoing election fraud dispute
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
Jeff Flake strikes out: Senate blocks his third push to protect Robert Mueller
Senate votes to make lynching a federal crime
Senate approves historic, bipartisan prison sentencing reform bill
House sends criminal justice reform bill to Trump's desk
House approves $5.7B for border wall
Congress passes bipartisan bill to boost advanced nuclear energy
Congress extends National Flood Insurance Program
Saturday, December 15, 2018
House Committee Schedule
House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Implementation
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — December 19, 2018
House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Implementation
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Source: House.gov
Thursday — December 20, 2018
The Veterans First Program after Kingdomware
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Source: House.gov
House Floor Schedule
Mr. Speaker, my friend knows I love metrics, so here are a few final stats. On average, our weekly colloquy this year has lasted 42 1/2 minutes. I apologize to the House recordkeepers and to the Members trying to give 1-minute speeches like they are today. The shortest was 8 minutes, and the longest lasted more than an hour.
Mr. Speaker, today will likely be on the shorter end, because our schedule for next week remains fluid and subject to change. Conversations are currently ongoing between the House, Senate, and the White House. In the meantime, Members should be on standby and prepared to return to Washington for votes next week. We will provide advance notice ahead of any expected votes.
As of today, I would estimate first votes for the week to occur at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday. I would encourage all Members to make the necessary arrangements to be here as we complete our work for the 115th Congress.
Full floor colloquy on next week's House schedule
12/17 Update: Legislation added
Senate Committee Schedule
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hearings to examine religious freedom and government regulation of Islam.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Judiciary
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearings to examine a comparative look at competition law approaches to monopoly and abuse of dominance in the United States and European Union.
Senate Floor Schedule
Congressional Outlook
U.S. House committees release Comey testimony transcript
House panel says Equifax breach was 'entirely preventable'
Google is cozying up to China's government, and CEO Sundar Pichai doesn't want to admit it
Google CEO to Tell Lawmakers Tech Giant Operates 'Without Political Bias'
The Sundar Pichai Hearing Was a Major Missed Opportunity
Adam Schiff: House Intelligence Committee to look into Trump inauguration funding
Floor Outlook
McConnell sets Monday test vote on criminal justice bill
House Schedule for Next Week ‘Fluid and Subject to Change’
McConnell warns Senate it could work through Christmas break
Big Washington clean-up bill leads House Democrats' list
Lame-Duck GOP Rep: Trump ‘Doesn’t Know What’s About to Hit Him’
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
Senate confirms Trump's pick to be deputy Treasury secretary
Senate passes farm bill without House-passed food stamp work requirements
Paul Ryan blocks House from taking up Yemen bill
House sends farm bill to Trump without food stamp work requirements
U.S. House calls on Myanmar to release Reuters journalists
Senate votes unanimously to blame Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi murder
House Passes Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Reversing Rising Maternal Mortality Rates
US Senate Votes to End Backing for Saudi War Effort in Yemen
Saturday, December 8, 2018
House Committee Schedule
Reviewing International Child Abduction
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
Source: House.gov
House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
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. 5513 – Big Bear Land Exchange Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook / Natural Resources Committee)
2) H.R. 6108 – Preserving Americas Battlefields Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jody Hice / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 3008 – George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 6118 – To direct the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United States as an American World War II Heritage City, and for other purposes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. David Rouzer / Natural Resources Committee)
5) H.R. 6665 – Offshore Wind for Territories Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.Res. 792 – Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clementes place of death near Piones in Loza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jos Serrano / Natural Resources Committee)
7) S. 245 – Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017 (Sponsored by Sen. John Hoeven / Natural Resources Committee)
8) S. 825 – Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski / Natural Resources Committee)
9) S. 2511 – CENOTE Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker / Natural Resources Committee)
10) H.R. 6893 – Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Russell / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
11) House Amendment to S. 2248 – Veterans Benefit and Transition Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Phil Roe / Veterans Affairs Committee)
Senate Committee Schedule
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
An oversight hearing to examine the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Finance
Hearings to examine the nomination of Courtney Dunbar Jones, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court.
Judiciary
An oversight hearing to examine Customs and Border Protection.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Hearings to examine religious freedom in Eurasia.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on SeaPower
To receive a closed briefing on recent Chinese and Russian naval activities.
Senate Floor Schedule
Congressional Outlook
Google Chief to Face House Committee
Floor Outlook
Senate heading for historic vote to pull US military aid to Saudi Arabia
Senators Seek Compromise on Amendments Before Yemen Debate
House set to vote on bill cracking down on drug companies overcharging Medicaid
Hoyer open to Trump infrastructure plan, if it doesn't increase the deficit
Liz Cheney previews GOP's 'fight hard' approach to resisting 'socialist set of agendas' in House
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
House quickly passes two-week funding bill to avoid shutdown
Senate confirms Kraninger to lead consumer bureau
Senate confirms Trump’s energy pick
Senate sends two-week funding measure to Trump
Congress Approves Bill to Aid Victims of Genocide
Saturday, December 1, 2018
House Committee Schedule
Oversight Hearing for the Antitrust Enforcement Agencies (Federal Trade Commissions Bureau of Competition and the Department of Justices Antitrust Division)
Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial, and Antitrust Law (Committee on the Judiciary)
Source: House.gov
House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
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. 5513 – Big Bear Land Exchange Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook / Natural Resources Committee)
2) H.R. 3008 – George W. Bush Childhood Home Study Act (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 6118 – To direct the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United States as an American World War II Heritage City, and for other purposes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. David Rouzer / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 6665 – Offshore Wind for Territories Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee)
Senate Committee Schedule
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the nominations of Lieutenant
General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., to be General and Commander, Central Command, and Lieutenant
General Richard D. Clarke, to be General and Commander, Special Operations Command, both of the Department of Defense.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Michael S. Klecheski, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mongolia,
Matthew John Matthews, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, and
W. Patrick Murphy, of Vermont, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, all of the Department of State;
to be immediately followed by a Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy hearing to examine the China challenge, focusing on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Finance
Hearings to examine the nomination of Courtney Dunbar Jones, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court.
Rules and Administration
Business meeting to consider
• S. 1010, to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights,
and the nominations of
Donald L. Palmer, of Florida, and Benjamin Hovland, of Maryland, both to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Carol Z. Perez, of Virginia, to be Director General of the Foreign Service, and
Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., of Tennessee, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, both of the Department of State.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
To receive a briefing on fighting terror, focusing on comparing notes across the Atlantic.
Senate Floor Schedule
Congressional Outlook
House Democrats have Betsy DeVos in their investigative sights
Top Democratic lawmaker to probe hate crimes and surveillance of minorities
U.S. House panel sets Google CEO hearing for December 5
James Comey takes House Republicans subpoena fight to federal court
Goodlatte simmers over subpoena fight: Looks like Comey 'believes he deserves special treatment'
Floor Outlook
Senate Republicans may allow vote on bill to protect Mueller's job, No. 2 GOP leader says
Senate moves toward vote on Trump's replacement for Mick Mulvaney as top financial regulator
Flake to ask again for vote on Mueller protection bill next week
House Democratic leader threatens to tie Mueller protections to spending bill
Senior House Democrats tap brakes on investigating Trump
Judicial Nominations, Congressional Probes Likely to Flourish in 2019
Saturday, November 24, 2018
House Committee Schedule
BOP Management of its Female Inmate Population, and Other Challenges
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Source: House.gov
Thursday — November 29, 2018
Review of Recent GAO Reports on Icebreaker Acquisition and the Need for a National Maritime Strategy
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
VAs Development and Implementation of Policy Initiatives
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
U.S. Policy Toward Syria (Part II)
Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
Source: House.gov
House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
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) Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4254 – Women in Aerospace Education Act (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Knight / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)
2) S. 1768 – National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)
3) H.R. 5273 – Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Eliot Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 1567 – United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar / Foreign Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 6207 – Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith / Foreign Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 4591 – Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Adam Kinzinger / Foreign Affairs Committee)
7) Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 390 – Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith / Foreign Affairs Committee)
8) Concurring in the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment to S. 140 – Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Flake / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On 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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 6032 – State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends of IoT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Latta / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 6753 – Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Greg Walden / Energy and Commerce Committee)
3) Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2422 – Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly / Energy and Commerce Committee)
Senate Committee Schedule
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the findings and recommendations of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
Budget and Appropriations Process Reform
Business meeting to continue to markup the Committee's report, recommendations, and legislative language.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on SeaPower
Hearings to examine Navy shipbuilding programs.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Mindy Brashears, of Texas, to be Under Secretary for Food Safety,
Naomi C. Earp, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary, and
Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, all of the Department of Agriculture.
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine addressing Americas surface transportation infrastructure needs.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine reducing health care costs, focusing on improving affordability through innovation.
Rules and Administration
Hearings to examine the nominations of Donald L. Palmer, of Florida, and Benjamin Hovland, of Maryland, both to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the nominations of
Thomas McCaffery, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, and
William Bookless, of California, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine combating money laundering and other forms of illicit finance, focusing on regulator and law enforcement perspectives on reform.
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine the nomination of Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, of Virginia, to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Senate Floor Schedule
Congressional Outlook
U.S. lawmaker subpoenas ex-FBI chief and former Attorney General
Adam Schiff: Democrats will challenge ‘unconstitutional’ Whitaker appointment
House Oversight Committee to target Ivanka Trump's private emails
House Intelligence to hire money-laundering experts to chase Trump financial trail
U.S. House panel to probe Trump's Saudi ties: Washington Post
Adam Schiff's multifaceted plan to corner Trump on the money trail
Floor Outlook
Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul bullish on the Senate passing criminal justice reform
Divisions in GOP may leave Trump priority in Senate limbo
House ethics panel urges leaders to pass harassment bill
GOP senators call for quick NAFTA replacement vote before Democrats take power
Senate Clash Looming Over Nation's Longest Judicial Vacancy
Congrress Last Week
Foreign Policy
Senators ask Trump for human rights investigation on Saudi prince
Trump: US Interests Outweigh Harshly Punishing Saudis for Killing Journalist
Top House Democrat on Saudi Arabia and Khashoggi murder: 'Show our annoyance, but I don't think you slam the door'
Federal Spending
Jeff Flake wants Mueller protection legislation tacked onto spending plan
Health Care Policy
House Democrats target DOJ decision not to defend Obamacare
What top Democrats have in mind for healthcare
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Congressional Outlook
Senate Intel Wants To Interview Joseph Mifsud, The Mysterious Professor Linked To Papadopoulos
House ethics panel censures two lawmakers in misconduct probes
House Republican to subpoena ex-FBI director Comey, former AG Lynch
House Democrats to probe Trump impact on FBI, Justice: lawmaker
U.S. House panel to look at finance sector's diversity, inclusion
Floor Outlook
Here’s What The House GOP Plans On Doing With Its Last Months In Majority
Left Wants a Vote on Single-Payer Bill in New Congress
Congress Last Week
Saturday, November 10, 2018
House Committee Schedule
• H.R. 6784 — Manage our Wolves Act
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On 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. 2740 – Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Nydia Velzquez / Financial Services Committee)
2) H.R. 4033 – National Geologic Mapping Act Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 5787 – Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Neal Dunn / Natural Resources Committee)
Senate Committee Schedule
Judiciary
Hearings to examine certain nominations.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine big bank bankruptcy, focusing on 10 years after Lehman Brothers.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Business meeting to consider the nominations of
Steven Dillingham, of Virginia, to be Director of the Census, Department of Commerce, and
Michael Kubayanda, of Ohio, to be a Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission.
Senate Floor Schedule
The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 9:02 a.m. @JeffFlake presided and no business was conducted.— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) November 9, 2018
Senate now adjourned until Tuesday, Nov 13 at 3:00 p.m. with a vote at 5:30 p.m. on cloture on coast guard reauthorization.
Next caucus luncheons Wednesday November 14th.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Congressional Outlook
Senate Judiciary Finds ‘No Evidence’ To Support Sex Assault Allegations Against Kavanaugh
Floor Outlook
McConnell says infrastructure, healthcare on 2019 U.S. Senate agenda
Infrastructure, healthcare, judges on U.S. Senate agenda
Democrats to push for big infrastructure bill with 'real money' in 2019
Vote splits Congress; judicial outlook called hopeful
2018 Election Results Summary
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Trump vows 'war-like posture' if Democrats investigate White House
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Congress Last Week
Foreign Policy
U.S. lawmakers consider bill to ban arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Tax Reform
House Republican tax lawmaker says will work toward new Trump tax cut
US Lawmaker Vows to Work Toward New Trump Tax Cut
Judiciary
Republicans push ahead with conservative Trump judicial nominees
Health Care Policy
Paul Ryan Slams Single-Payer, Government-Run Health Care
Pro-life goals in peril, depending on next Appropriations Committee chair
Congress
GOP Fight Over Leadership After November Vote to be Messy
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Congress Last Week
Foreign Policy
U.S. Senate leader says needs facts in Khashoggi case before acting
Senate leader: Congress should not join 'pile-on' on Myanmar's Suu Kyi
Trump Administration Rethinks Foreign Aid With Eye Toward China
First Amendment
'Guardrails' needed on social media to combat election meddling in U.S.: Senator Warner
Health Care Policy
Vulnerable Republicans bury Obamacare repeal talk
McConnell: Senate Republicans May Try Obamacare Repeal Again
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
Senate sends $10.5 billion water resource bill to Trump
Senate rejects Democratic push to block Trump from offering Obamacare alternatives
Congress Approves Massive Water-Projects Bill
John Cornyn rejects Hillary Clinton's 'very disturbing' civility comments on the Senate floor
Senate confirms Trump's pick to defend his environmental policies in court
Senate confirms new head of DOJ civil rights division
Senate heads home to campaign after deal on Trump nominees
Friday, October 12, 2018
Supreme Court Nominee Update
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court justice
Manchin Scorched from Both Sides after Kavanaugh Vote
New US Supreme Court Justice Pledges to Be 'Independent and Impartial'
Kavanaugh Hears First Arguments as New US Supreme Court Justice
Chuck Grassley won't consider a Supreme Court nominee from President Trump in 2020
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Senate Committee Schedule
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine threats to the homeland.
Armed Services
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Hearings to examine United States Air Force readiness.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Hearings to examine consumer data privacy, focusing on lessons from the European Union's general data protection regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine successful state conservation, recovery, and management of wildlife from Yellowstone's grizzly bear to the Chesapeake's Delmarva fox squirrel.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine pending nominations.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Business meeting to consider
• S. 2679, to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses,
• S. 3552, to amend the Small Business Act to adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) program of the Small Business Administration to bring those thresholds into line with the thresholds used by the Federal banking regulators,
• S. 3553, to amend the Small Business Act to adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds under the section 504 program of the Small Business Administration to bring those thresholds into line with the thresholds used by the Federal banking regulators,
• S. 3554, to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans,
• an original bill entitled, "National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Act", and an original bill entitled, "Small Business Runway Extension Act of 2018".
Armed Services
To receive a closed briefing on the military threat posed by near peer adversaries China and Russia.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
Hearings to examine the future of the fleets, focusing on Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship recapitalization.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine blackstart and other system restoration plans in the electric utility industry.
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider
• S. 2785, to designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in United States elections as inadmissible aliens,
• S. 3178, to amend title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights,
and the nominations of
Jonathan A. Kobes, of South Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit,
Kenneth D. Bell, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina,
Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland,
Mary S. McElroy, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island,
Carl J. Nichols, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia,
John M. O'Connor, to be United States District Judge for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma, and
Martha Maria Pacold,
Mary M. Rowland, and
Steven C. Seeger, each to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the nomination of John Mark Pommersheim, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, Department of State.
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
Senate sends FAA authorization to Trump’s desk
Congress, eying China, votes to overhaul development finance
Senate passes multi-pronged legislation to battle nation's opioid crisis
Senate Votes to Move Kavanaugh Supreme Court Nomination Forward
Supreme Court Nominee Update
Jeff Flake: Kavanaugh 'was a little too sharp' with Senate Democrats during his hearing
Kavanaugh Says He Might Have Been ‘Too Emotional’ in Senate Hearing
Jeff Flake: 'Not a chance' I would have suggested FBI investigation into Kavanaugh if seeking re-election
Emboldened protesters step up effort to block Kavanaugh confirmation
McConnell slams anti-Kavanaugh protests, 'intimidation tactics'
The FBI Has Filed Its Investigation Report of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford to the Senate
Factbox: Witnesses in the Kavanaugh FBI probe
Brett Kavanaugh: Who are the key votes for him to get confirmed to Supreme Court?
Republican Sen. Steve Daines at daughter's wedding Saturday
Kavanaugh advances in 51-49 Senate vote with help from Flake, Collins, Manchin
Collins Announces Support for Kavanaugh, Ensuring Confirmation
Republicans cheer Susan Collins, compare Kavanaugh allegations to McCarthyism
Kavanaugh likely to be pivotal U.S. high court vote
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Senate Committee Schedule
Judiciary
Subcommittee on Constitution
Hearings to examine threats to religious liberty around the world.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
Energy and Natural Resources
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine Russia's role in Syria and the broader Middle East;
to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217.
Finance
Hearings to examine the nomination of Andrew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commissioner of Social Security for the term expiring January 19, 2019.
Congressional Outlook
US Lawmakers Urged to Enact Personal Data Protections, But With Care
US Congressional Panel Considers Ways to Respond to Rohingya Crisis
House Intel votes to release Russia inquiry transcripts for Lynch, Yates, Cohen, Trump Jr., and others
Google CEO will testify before U.S. House panel in November on bias accusations
Floor Outlook
House Out Until After Midterms
Congress Last Week
Floor Activity Headlines
House votes to ban 'gag clauses' that prevent pharmacies from lowering customers' drug costs
House Republicans pass part of 'Tax Cuts 2.0'
Speaker Ryan's Floor Speech on Landmark Legislation to Address the Opioid Crisis
Bill to battle opioid epidemic overwhelmingly passes the House
Pro-Life language in the Family Savings Act
Senate starts debate for full Kavanaugh confirmation amid FBI investigation
Friday, September 28, 2018
Supreme Court Nominee Update
Blasey Ford's Female Classmate, Her Last Alleged Witness, Denies Ever Attending Party With Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh Defends Himself Against New Allegations
Susan Collins: Deborah Ramirez should speak with Senate Judiciary under oath about Kavanaugh allegation
GOP lawmaker: Second Kavanaugh accuser refusing to talk to Congress
Read the summer 1982 calendar Brett Kavanaugh gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Committee Probes New Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee
Two men say they, not Brett Kavanaugh, had alleged sexual encounter with Christine Ford
Read Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Prepared Written Testimony
Kavanaugh Comes Out of Gate Angry, Says Confirmation Process Is ‘National Disgrace’
Trump court pick tearfully denies woman's sexual assault allegation
Sarah Sanders: 'God bless' Lindsey Graham for his 'decency and courage'
Trump: 'Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him'
Sen. Graham to Kavanaugh: 'This is not a job interview; this is hell'
Six Takeaways from the Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings
Flake’s Support Gives GOP Enough Votes to Send Kavanaugh to the Full Senate
Flake Throws Judiciary Committee Into Chaos Ahead of Kavanaugh Vote
Kavanaugh approved by Senate panel, but Flake demands a week before floor vote
'Look at Me:' Women Confront Flake on Kavanaugh Support
What Sen. Jeff Flake just did on the Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination, explained
Senior Senate Republicans weigh delaying vote on Kavanaugh: Cornyn
Get ready for Democrats to say a week isn't long enough for the FBI to investigate Brett Kavanaugh
At least two GOP senators back plan to delay Kavanaugh vote
What just happened? Here's a breakdown of the Brett Kavanaugh vote and what happens next
Senate Judiciary Committee seeks background investigation into Kavanaugh
Saturday, September 22, 2018
House Committee Schedule
HUD Office of Inspector General Report: HUDs Oversight of the Alexander County (IL) Housing Authority
Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance (Committee on Financial Services)
Conference report to accompany H.R. 6157 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019];
• H. Res. 1071 — Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.
Committee on Rules
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — September 26, 2018
Coast Guard Modernization and Recapitalization: Status and Future
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
The Impact of National Defense on the Economy, Diplomacy, and International Order
Committee on Armed Services
Genocide Against the Burmese Rohingya
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Built in America: Jobs and Growth in the Manufacturing Sector
Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Examining First Amendment Rights on Campus
Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Floor Schedule
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
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. 6735 – Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Kevin McCarthy / Homeland Security Committee)
2) H.R. 6740 – Border Tunnel Task Force Act (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions / Homeland Security Committee)
3) H.R. 6620 – Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cedric Richmond / Homeland Security Committee)
4) H.R. 6742 – Secure Border Communications Act (Sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast / Homeland Security Committee)
5) S. 3479 – Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Sen. Johnny Isakson / Veterans Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 6378 – Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Brooks / Energy and Commerce Committee)
Senate Committee Schedule
Judiciary
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Armed Services
Hearings to examine the nominations of General Robert B. Abrams, USA, to be General, and to be Commander, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea, and Vice Admiral Craig S. Faller, USN, to be Admiral, and to be Commander, United States Southern Command.
Energy and Natural Resources
Hearings to examine the Department of Energy's efforts in the field of quantum information science.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearings to examine the Every Student Succeeds Act, focusing on states leading the way.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
Hearings to examine health care in rural America, focusing on experiences and costs.
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