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The Whip Notice - Week of 7/21/08


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Legislative Program: 52020

WHIP NOTICE
WEEK OF JULY 21, 2008

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008

On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma Session at 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (21 Bills):
1) H.R. 6362 - To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Judiciary Committee)

2) S. 2565 - Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Biden / Judiciary Committee)

3) H.R. 6531 - The Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Judiciary Committee)

4) H.Res. 1241 - Congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon serving as the valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 2008 and becoming the first African-American female to earn this honor (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

5) H.R. 6493 - The Aviation Safety Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

6) H.R. 5949 - The Clean Boating Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. LaTourette / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

7) H.R. __ - To clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

8) S.294 - The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Lautenberg / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

9) H.R. 4049 - Money Service Business Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee)

10) H.Res. 1139 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet "fit to fight" (Sponsored by Rep. Abercrombie / Armed Services Committee)

11) H.J.Res. 93 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Sponsored by Rep. Crowley / Ways and Means Committee)

12) H.Res. 1286 - Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Education and Labor Committee)

13) H.Res.1355 - Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Education and Labor Committee)

14) H.Res. 655 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Education and Labor Committee)

15) H.Res. 1296 - Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Education and Labor Committee)

16) H.Con. Res. 364 - Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Sponsored by Rep. Lee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

17) H.Res. 1311 - Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day (Sponsored by Rep. Fattah / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

18) H.Res. 1128 - Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

19) H.R. 6226 - The "Stan Lundine Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Higgins / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

20) H.R. 5235 - The Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gallegly / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

21) H.R. 6545 - National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cazayoux / Intelligence Committee)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
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.
H.R. 3221 - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee)

H.R. 3999 - The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar /Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

H.R. 5501 - Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee)

Possible Consideration of Energy Legislation
Possible Motions to go to Conference

Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees

Members are advised that Conference Reports may be brought up at any time

Sincerely,

Roy Blunt Republican Whip

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