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113th Congress (2013-2014)
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Daily Digest - Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Daily Digest
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Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S571-S596
Measures Introduced:
Thirteen bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 267-279, and S. Res. 28.
Pages S589-90
Measures Considered:
Violence Against Women Act--Agreement:
Senate resumed consideration of S. 47, to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, taking action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
Pages S571-86
Rejected:
By 31 yeas to 59 nays (Vote No. 14), Coburn Amendment No. 13, to reaffirm the inalienable rights of every American citizen guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
Pages S575-76, S582-86
Pending:
Coburn Amendment No. 15, to more quickly resolve rape cases and reduce the deficit by consolidating unnecessary duplication within the Department of Justice.
Pages S574-75
Coburn Amendment No. 16, to amend the requirements for speedy notice to victims and to require a report to Congress.
Pages S576-77
A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that following Leader remarks on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Senate continue consideration of the bill; that the time until 11 a.m. be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to votes on or in relation to the amendments included under the order of Thursday, February 7, 2013, and those votes occur in the order listed; that all after the first vote be ten minute votes; and that all other provisions of the previous order remain in effect.
Page S595
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the bill at approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Page S596
Appointments:
Commission on Long-Term Care:
The Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, pursuant to Public Law 112-240, appointed the following as members of the Commission on Long-Term Care: Bruce D. Greenstein of Louisiana, Neil L. Pruitt of Georgia, Mark J. Warshawsky of Maryland.
Page S595
Messages from the House:
Page S588
Executive Communications:
Pages S588-89
Additional Cosponsors:
Page S590
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S590-94
Additional Statements:
Pages S587-88
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S594
Privileges of the Floor:
Page S594
Record Votes:
One record vote was taken today. (Total--14)
Page S586
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 2 p.m. and adjourned at 6:39 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S586.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
No committee meetings were held.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
The House was not in session today. The House is scheduled to meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Committee Meetings
No hearings were held.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
Committee on Armed Services:
to hold hearings to examine the impacts of sequestration and/or a full-year continuing resolution on the Department of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
Full Committee, business meeting to consider the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, 2:30 p.m., SR-222.
Committee on the Budget:
to hold hearings to examine the budget and economic outlook, focusing on fiscal years 2013-2023, 10:30 a.m., SD-608.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, subcommittee assignments, and committee rules; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine opportunities and challenges associated with America's natural gas resources, 9:45 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on the Judiciary:
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to hold hearings to examine proposals to reduce gun violence, focusing on protecting our communities while respecting the Second Amendment, 10 a.m., SH-216.
Select Committee on Intelligence:
to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Full Committee, business meeting to complete consideration of the Oversight Plan for the 113th Congress, 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn.
On
Tuesday
, at approximately 10 a.m., Senate will continue consideration of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act, with up to six roll call votes including final passage of the bill, at approximately 11 a.m.
During the balance of the week, Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: February 14, organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine drought, fire, and freeze, focusing on the economics of disasters for America's agricultural producers, 9:30 a.m., SR-328A.
Committee on Appropriations: February 14, to hold hearings to examine the impacts of sequestration, 10 a.m., SH-216.
Committee on Armed Services: February 12, to hold hearings to examine the impacts of sequestration and/or a full-year continuing resolution on the Department of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SD-G50.
February 12, Full Committee, business meeting to consider the nomination of Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, 2:30 p.m., SR-222.
February 14, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of General Lloyd J. Austin III, USA, for reappointment to the grade of general and to be Commander, United States Central Command, and General David M. Rodriguez, USA, for reappointment to the grade of general and to be Commander, United States Africa Command, both of the Department of Defense, 10 a.m., SD-G50.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
February 14, organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee, committee rules, and subcommittee assignments during the 113th Congress; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine Wall Street reform, focusing on oversight of financial stability and consumer and investor protections, 10:30 a.m., SD-538.
Committee on the Budget:
February 12, to hold hearings to examine the budget and economic outlook, focusing on fiscal years 2013-2023, 10:30 a.m., SD-608.
February 13, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the impact of Federal budget decisions on families and communities, 10:30 a.m., SD-608.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
February 13, organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, subcommittee assignments, and an D89original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, 2:30 p.m., SR-253.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
February 12, organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, subcommittee assignments, and committee rules; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine opportunities and challenges associated with America's natural gas resources, 9:45 a.m., SD-366.
Committee on Environment and Public Works:
February 14, organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, subcommittee assignments, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, 10 a.m., SD-406.
Committee on Finance:
February 13, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Jacob J. Lew, of New York, to be Secretary of the Treasury, 10 a.m., SD-215.
Committee on Foreign Relations:
February 13, organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, subcommittee membership and jurisdiction, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, and S. Res. 12, recognizing the third anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the people of Haiti, 3 p.m., S-116, Capitol.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
February 13, organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, committee rules, subcommittee membership and jurisdiction, H.R. 307, to reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and an original bill entitled, ``The Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act'', 10 a.m., SD-430.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs:
February 13, to hold hearings to examine solutions to the crisis facing the United States Postal Service, 10 a.m., SD-342.
Committee on Indian Affairs:
February 14, organizational business meeting to consider electing the Chairwoman and Vice Chairman and committee rules during the 113th Congress, and any other organizational business items, 2:15 p.m., SD-628.
Committee on the Judiciary:
February 12, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, to hold hearings to examine proposals to reduce gun violence, focusing on protecting our communities while respecting the Second Amendment, 10 a.m., SH-216.
February 13, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine comprehensive immigration reform, 9:30 a.m., SH-216.
February 13, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Kenneth John Gonzales, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, Michael J. McShane, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, and Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, Luis Felipe Restrepo, and Jeffrey L. Schmehl, all to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 3:15 p.m., SD-226.
February 14, Full Committee, business meeting to consider the nominations of Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, Pamela Ki Mai Chen, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, Katherine Polk Failla, Analisa Torres, and Nelson Stephen Roman, all to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, Andrew Patrick Gordon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, Raymond P. Moore, to be United States District Judge for the District of Colorado, Troy L. Nunley, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, Beverly Reid O'Connell, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, Derrick Kahala Watson, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii, Shelly Deckert Dick, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana, William H. Orrick III, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, and Claire R. Kelly, of New York, both to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade, and David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman and Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, 10 a.m., SD-226.
Committee on Rules and Administration:
February 13, organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress and committee rules, 10 a.m., SR-301.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship:
February 13, organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 113th Congress, 4 p.m., SR-428A.
Select Committee on Intelligence:
February 12, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
February 14, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH-219.
Committee on Agriculture,
February 13, Full Committee, business meeting to consider oversight plan of the Committee on Agriculture for the 113th Congress and other organizational matters, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth.
Committee on Appropriations,
February 14, Subcommittee on Energy and Water, hearing entitled ``National Nuclear Administration (NNSA), Weapons Activities Budget'', 10 a.m., 2362-B Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operation, and Related Programs, hearing entitled ``Embassy Security Oversight'', 9:30 a.m., H-140, Capitol. This is a closed hearing.
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Committee on Armed Services,
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Impacts of a Continuing Resolution and Sequestration on Defense'', 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 13, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hearing entitled ``Perspectives on the Future National Security Environment: Technological, Geopolitical and Economic Trends Affecting the Defense Strategic Guidance'', 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn.
February 14, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Framework for Building Partnership Capacity Programs and Authorities to Meet 21st Century Challenges'', 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn.
Committee on the Budget:
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook'', 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.
Committee on Education and the Workforce,
February 13, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, hearing entitled ``The Future of the NLRB: What Noel Canning vs. NLRB Means for Workers, Employers, and Unions'', 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, hearing entitled ``Raising the Bar: How Education Innovation Can Improve Student Achievement'', 10 a.m., 2261 Rayburn.
Committee on Energy and Commerce,
February 12, Full Committee, business meeting to complete consideration of the Oversight Plan for the 113th Congress, 4 p.m., 2123 Rayburn.
February 13, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ``Influenza: Perspective on Current Season and Update on Preparedness'', 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
February 13, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, hearing entitled ``Satellite Video 101'', 10:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ``SGR: Data, Measures and Models; Building a Future Medicare Physician Payment System'', 10:15 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, hearing entitled ``Our Nation of Builders: Manufacturing in America'', 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn.
February 15, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, hearing entitled ``The Role of the States in Protecting the Environment Under Current Law'', 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn.
Committee on Financial Services:
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Bailout, Bust, or Much Ado About Nothing?: A Look at the Federal Housing Administration's 2012 Actuarial Report'', 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
February 14, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The Crisis in Mali: U.S. Interests and the International Response'', 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on Homeland Security:
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``A New Perspective on Threats to the Homeland'', 10 a.m., 311 Cannon.
February 15, Oversight and Management Efficiency, hearing entitled ``Assessing DHS 10 Years Later: How Wisely is DHS Spending Taxpayer Dollars?'', 9 a.m., 311 Cannon.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:
February 13, Subcommittee on National Security, hearing entitled ``U.S. Direct Assistance in Afghanistan: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability'', 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 14, Full Committee, business meeting to approve the Committee Report entitled ``Billions of Federal Tax Dollars Wasted Annually by New York's Medicaid Program'', 10:15 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 14, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Exploring GAO's High Risk List and Opportunities for Reform'', 10:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health and Entitlements, hearing entitled ``The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on American Families and Employers'', 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, hearing entitled ``Unintended Consequences: Is Government Effectively Addressing the Unemployment Crisis?'', 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn.
Committee on Rules:
February 13, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 273, to eliminate the 2013 statutory pay adjustment for Federal employees; and Proposed Oversight Plan of the Committee on Rules for the 113th Congress, 3 p.m., H-313 Capitol.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,
February 13, Subcommittee on Energy, hearing entitled ``American Energy Outlook: Technology, Market, and Policy Drivers'', 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Environment, hearing entitled ``The State of Environment: Evaluating Progress and Priorities'', 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn.
February 14, Subcommittee on Research, hearing entitled ``Applications for Information Technology Research & Development'', 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn.
Committee on Small Business,
February 13, Full Committee, consideration of rules of the Committee for the 113th Congress and consideration of the Committee Oversight Plan for the 113th Congress; and hearing entitled ``The Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook'', 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The State of the Small Business Economy'', 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``The Federal Role in America's Infrastructure'', 11 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
February 13, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Honoring the Commitment: Overcoming Barriers to Quality Mental Health Care for Veterans'', 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
February 14, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, hearing entitled ``Post 9/11 GI Bill Claims Processing Issues'', 10 a.m., 334 Cannon.
Committee on Ways and Means,
February 14, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Tax Reform and Charitable Contribution'', 9:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth.
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House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,
February 13, Full Committee, business meeting on Committee Organization and Rules, 4 p.m., HVC-304. Portions of this meeting may be closed.
February 14, Full Committee, hearing entitled ``Advanced Cyber Threats Facing Our Nation'', 10 a.m., HVC-210.
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Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consideration of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act
(Senate will recess following disposition of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act, until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)
(Senators will gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20 p.m. to proceed as a body to the Joint Session with the House of Representatives to receive the State of the Union Address from the President of the United States.)
Program for Tuesday:
To be announced.
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