On the House Floor This Week - 9/12/16

The House of Representatives will be in session this week. The legislative schedule and agenda, including which bills are brought to the floor for a vote, is set by the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and the Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

To contact my office about the legislation we’re considering this week, please contact my office at 202-225-2721 or by clicking here.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
 

On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Suspensions (19 bills)

1. H.Res. 810 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the life and work of Elie Wiesel in promoting human rights, peace, and Holocaust remembrance, as amended (Rep. Israel – Foreign Affairs)
2. S.Con.Res. 46 – Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs (Sen. Nelson – Foreign Affairs)
3. H.Res. 729 – Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen – Foreign Affairs)
4. H.Res. 728 – Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia, as amended (Rep. Lowenthal – Foreign Affairs)
5. H.R. 5484 – State Sponsors of Terrorism Review Enhancement Act (Rep. Yoho – Foreign Affairs)
6. H.R. 5936 – Veterans Care Agreement and West Lost Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 (Rep. Miller (FL) – Veterans’ Affairs)
7. H.R. 3471 – Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016 (Rep. Walorski – Veterans’ Affairs)
8. H.R. 5937 – To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, and for other purposes, as amended (Rep. Miller (FL) – Veterans’ Affairs)
9. H.R. 4576 – Ensuring Access to Pacific Fisheries Act (Rep. Radewagen – Natural Resources)
10.  H.R. 295 – To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (Rep. Clyburn – Natural Resources)
11. House Amendment to S. 246 – Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act (Sen. Heitkamp – Natural Resources)
12. S. 1579 – NATIVE Act (Sen. Schatz – Natural Resources)
13. H.R. 5104 – BOTS Act (Rep. Blackburn – Energy and Commerce)
14. H.R. 5111 – Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 (Rep. Lance – Energy and Commerce)
15. H.Res. 847 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (Rep. Lance – Energy and Commerce)
16. H.Res. 835 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (Rep. Kinzinger – Energy and Commerce)
17. H.R. 1301 – Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2016 (Rep. Kinzinger – Energy and Commerce)
18. H.R. 921 – Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2016 (Rep. Guthrie – Energy and Commerce)
19. H.R. 4979 – Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016, as amended (Rep. Latta – Energy and Commerce)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. 

Suspensions (2 bills)

1. H.R. 5587 – Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, as amended (Rep. Thompson (PA) – Education and the Workforce)
2. H.R. __ – Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016 (Rep. Miller (FL) – Veterans’ Affairs)

H.R. 3590 – Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act (Rep. McSally – Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule)

Begin Consideration of H.R. 5620 – VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 (Rep. Miller (FL) – Veterans’ Affairs) (Subject to a Rule)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK

On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.  On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business, with last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.  On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.

Complete Consideration of H.R. 5620 – VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 (Rep. Miller (FL) – Veterans’ Affairs) (Subject to a Rule)

H.R. 5226 – Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 (Rep. Walberg – Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule)

H.R. 5351 – To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Rep. Walorski – Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule)