Senate — Daily Leader Remarks • Actions begun, passed
In Israel, Schumer reaffirms Senate's commitment to never forget the horrors of the Holocaust
Senate passes bill demanding pandemic origin info be made public (S. 619) •
Ohio train derailment: Senate leader calls for Norfolk Southern CEO testimony, blames Trump • Floor remarks of Leaders McConnell and Schumer • Last summer, there was a House hearing on rail safety. The one mention of President Trump was in a question from Rep. Crawford (R-AR) about a Federal Railroad Administration rule proposed during the Obama administration to require “a Class I freight rail to operate with two people in the cab of a locomotive” which it noted was not based in any data showing crew size made operations more or less safe. “The Trump administration then withdrew that rulemaking, recognizing a lack of safety data to justify its implementation.” Rep. Crawford asked if now, during the Biden Administration, there is data to support the rule. (Full Transcript, Docs)
Manchin will vote against new DC crime law • Why a DC crime bill is creating big problems for Democrats, becoming political 'nightmare' for Senate Democrats • Biden won't veto dealing blow to Democrats, says he’ll sign resolution (H.J.Res. 26) • Why • Byron Donalds says Biden reversal on DC crime law 'absolutely necessary': 'This isn't politics, it's real life' • House Democrats blindsided, outraged • Liberals fume • House Democrats blast Biden • Pelosi: I wish Biden 'would’ve told us first' • DC AG rips Biden decision • Top Senate Democrat lines up behind Biden • White House clarifies what policy statements do, and do not, mean
Senate clears resolution to nullify ‘ESG’ rule; Biden plans veto (H.J.Res. 30) • Manchin and Tester side with GOP in ESG vote, set to force first veto from Biden • Manchin blasts Biden retirement plan rule prioritizing a 'liberal policy agenda' • White House confirms Biden will veto GOP-backed anti-ESG bill
Wyden began a series of floor speeches defending at-home abortions
House — Bills • Actions passed
Majority Leader Weekly Recap
House approves resolution mourning Turkey, Syria earthquake deaths; condemning Assad (H.R. 132, Floor Debate)
House passes bill to prevent smart fridges from spying on users (H.R. 538, Floor Debate)
House holds moment of silence to honor victims of Michigan State shooting (Moment of Silence)
House approves measure targeting Biden rule allowing ESG investing (H.J.Res. 30, Floor Debate)
House passes bill to require inflation estimates for executive orders (H.R. 347, Floor Debate: Tuesday, Wednesday) • bill draws bipartisan backing
