FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
First votes expected: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Last votes expected: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
H.R. 2279 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III (Subject to a Unanimous Consent Agreement) (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Ways and Means Committee)
H.J.Res. 68 – Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Alcee Hastings / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 2278 – To limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Rooney / Armed Services Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Hearing on “Running Roughshod Over States and Stakeholders: EPA’s Nutrients Policies”
(Friday, June 24th, at 10:30 a.m.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 1249 – America Invents Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith / Judiciary Committee / Budget Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Reps. John Conyers / Dana Rohrabacher Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Baldwin / Sensenbrenner / Kind Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Gwen Moore Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Gary Peters / James Renacci Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jared Polis Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Conyers/ Markey / Neal / Pompeo / Garrett / Lance / Gallegly Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jackie Speier Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Maxine Waters Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. James Sensenbrenner Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Donald Manzullo Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Dana Rohrabacher / Marcy Kaptur Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Schock / Boren / Waters / Sensenbrenner / Franks / Kaptur Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rolled Amendment Votes:
Rep. Lamar Smith Manager’s Amendment
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2219 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules. Members are advised, however, that amendment debate on H.R. 2219 is not expected this week.
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce Hearing on
“Insourcing Gone Awry: Outsourcing Small Business Jobs” (Thursday, June 23rd, at 10:00 a.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:30 a.m. for morning hour and 11:30 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. **Members are advised that last votes are expected to exceed the usual 7:00 p.m. deadline.**
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
H.R. 1249 – America Invents Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith / Judiciary Committee / Budget Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Rep. Lamar Smith Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. John Conyers / Dana Rohrabacher Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Baldwin / Sensenbrenner / Kind Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Gwen Moore Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Gary Peters / James Renacci Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jared Polis Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Conyers/ Markey / Neal / Pompeo / Garrett / Lance / Gallegly Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jackie Speier Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Maxine Waters Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. James Sensenbrenner Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Donald Manzullo Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Dana Rohrabacher / Marcy Kaptur Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Schock / Boren / Waters / Sensenbrenner / Franks / Kaptur Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2021 – Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Cory Gardner / Energy and Commerce Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Rep. Jackie Speier Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Alcee Hastings Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Peter Welch Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. William Keating Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Bobby Rush Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Mike Quigley Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Anna Eshoo Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Capps / Carney / Castor Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Kathy Hochul Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Schrader / DeFazio / Wu Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Postponed Vote on H.R. 672 – Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act (Suspension)(Sponsored by Rep. Gregg Harper / House Administration)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Markup on “H.R. 2018, The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011” (Wednesday, June 22nd, at 9:30 a.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST
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.
One Minute Speeches
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1632 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5014 Gary Avenue in Lubbock, Texas, as the “Sergeant Chris Davis Post Office” (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Neugebauer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
2) H.R. 771 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the “Schertz Veterans Post Office” (Sponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar / Oversight and Government Reform)
3) S. 655 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the “Spencer Byrd Powers, Jr. Post Office” (Sponsored by Rep. Thad Cochran / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
4) S. 349 – A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Rootstown, Ohio, as the “Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray Post Office” (Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
5) H.R. 672 – Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gregg Harper / House Administration Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Joint Economic Committee Hearing on “Spend Less, Owe Less, Grow the Economy”
(Tuesday, June 21st, at 2:00 p.m.)
MONDAY, JUNE 20TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Pro Forma session.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
First and last votes expected: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 2112 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Postponed Amendment Votes:
Rep. Chellie Pingree Amendment
Rep. Virginia Foxx Amendment
Rep. Ron Kind Amendment
Rep. John Dingell Amendment
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #1
Rep. Chris Gibson Amendment
Rep. Earl Blumenauer Amendment
Rep. Steve King Amendment #1
Rep. Steve King Amendment #2
Rep. Scott Garrett Amendment
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #2
Rep. Steve Scalise Amendment
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #3
Rep. Mazie Hirono Amendment
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Financial Services Committee Hearing on “Financial Regulatory Reform: The International Context” (Thursday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
Continue Consideration of H.R. 2112 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Postponed Amendment Votes:
Rep. Rosa DeLauro Amendment
Rep. Pete Sessions Amendment
Rep. Sam Farr Amendment
Rep. Paul Broun Amendment #1
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Amendment
Rep. Paul Broun Amendment #2
Rep. Hansen Clarke Amendment
Rep. Paul Broun Amendment #3
Rep. Laura Richardson Amendment
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Small Business Committee Markup on “Lifting the Weight of Regulations: Growing Jobs by Reducing Regulatory Burdens” (Wednesday, June 15th at 1:00 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Former Members Day will be held on the House Floor from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. First votes expected: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 2055 – The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson / Appropriations Committee)
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2112 – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Hearing on
“Does the Dodd Frank Act End ‘Too Big to Fail’?” (Tuesday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m.)
FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
First votes expected: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
H.Res. 292 – Declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Boehner / Foreign Affairs Committee / Armed Services Committee)
H.Con.Res 51 – Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Kucinich / Foreign Affairs Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Financial Services Committee Hearing on “Oversight of HUD’s HOME Program”
(Friday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 2ND
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 2017 – The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Postponed Amendment Votes:
Rep. Hansen Clarke Amendment
Rep. Pete Sessions Amendment
Rep. Cynthia Lummis Amendment
Rep. John Carter Amendment
Rep. David Price Amendment
Rep. Brad Sherman Amendment
Rep. Paul Gosar Amendment
Rep. Steve Scalise Amendment
Rep. Steve King Amendment
Rep. Chip Cravaack Amendment
Rep. Justin Amash Amendment #1
Rep. Justin Amash Amendment #2
Rep. Justin Amash Amendment #3
Rep. Todd Rokita Amendment #1
Rep. Todd Rokita Amendment #2
Possible Consideration of H.R. 2055 – The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Energy and Commerce Committee Markup on H.R. 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 (Thursday, June 2nd at 9:00 a.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
Being Consideration of H.R. 2017 – The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Postponed Vote on H.R. 802 – To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program (Suspension) (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing on “Putting America’s Veterans Back to Work”
(Wednesday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m.)