U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, November 20, 2013

<i><a href="http://majorityleader.gov/" target="_blank">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a></i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409070" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">WEDNESDAY</span></span>, NOVEMBER 2OTH </b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409071" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Wednesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409072" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409073" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">noon</span></span> for legislative business. First votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409074" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:45 - 3:15 p.m.</span></span> Last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409075" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:30 - 6:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=381778-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.Res. 420 </b></a>- A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1900 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Michael Burgess / Rules Committee) </i><br /><br /> <b>Complete Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=381779-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1965</a></b> - Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><br /> <div style="margin-left: 40px;">Postponed Amendment Votes:</div><div style="margin-left: 80px;"><b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #5 <br /> Rep. Alan Lowenthal Amendment <br /> Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #6 <br /> Rep. Jared Polis Amendment<br /> Rep. Peter DeFazio Amendment </b></div><div style="margin-left: 80px;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=381780-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 2728</b></a> - Protecting States’ Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Flores / Natural Resources Committee / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)</i><br /><br /> <div style="margin-left: 40px;">The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:</div><div style="margin-left: 80px;"><b>Reps. Holt / Peters / Polis Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Bill Flores Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Reps. Reed / Costa Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Peter DeFazio Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)</div><div style="margin-left: 80px;"><br /></div><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> Judiciary Committee markup of the “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=381781-6846703" target="_blank">Innovation Act</a>” <br /> (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409076" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, November 20th</span></span>, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1275409077" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11:15 a.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=381783-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, November 20, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... WEDNESDAY , NOVEMBER 2OTH On Wednesday , the House will meet at 10:00 a...

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U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, November 19, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/" target="_blank"><i>From Leader Eric Cantor's office....</i></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="innertext"><u><b>TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH </b></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><a href="http://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20131118/CPRT-113-HPRT-RU00-HR1965.pdf"><b>H.R. 1965</b></a> - Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)<br /><i>(Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><br /><div style="margin-left: 40px;">The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:</div><div style="margin-left: 80px;"><b>Rep. Doc Hastings Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #5</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Alan Lowenthal Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #6 </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Tom Marino Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Polis / Huffman Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Peter DeFazio Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)</div><br /><a href="http://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20131118/BILLS-113s.1545-SUS.pdf"><b>S. 1545</b></a> - PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate)<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez / Foreign Affairs Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “<a href="http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearing/security-healthcaregov">Security of HealthCare.gov</a>” (Tuesday, November 19th, at 10:15 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://majorityleader.gov/floor/11-19-13.pdf">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, November 19, 2013

From Leader Eric Cantor's office.... TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for...

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U.S. House schedule for Thursday, November 14, 2013

<i><a href="http://majorityleader.gov/" target="_blank">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....</a></i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_471103557" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Thursday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_471103558" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_471103559" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">noon</span></span> for legislative business. First and last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_471103560" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:30 - 3:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Motion to go to Conference on </b><b><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379839-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 3080</a></b> - Water Resources Development Act of 2013 and <b>Democratic Motion to Instruct Conferees</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379840-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 2655</b></a> - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><br /> <b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMUNITY ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> Education and The Workforce Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379841-6846703" target="_blank">The Effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Schools, Colleges, and Universities”</a> <br /> (Thursday, November 14th, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_471103561" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379842-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Thursday, November 14, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office.... THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH On Thursday , the House will meet ...

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, November 13, 2013

<i><a href="http://majorityleader.gov/" target="_blank">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....</a></i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106567" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Wednesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106568" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106569" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">noon</span></span> for legislative business. First votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106570" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:30 - 2:30 p.m.</span></span> Last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106571" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:30 - 5:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379510-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 982 </b></a>- Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act (Structured Rule)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Blake Farenthold / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment:</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Steve Cohen Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Jerry Nadler Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)</blockquote></blockquote><b>Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2642 </b>- Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management of 2013<i> (Offered by Rep. Dave Loebsack)</i><br /><br /><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379511-6846703" target="_blank">Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First 100 Days</a>” (Wednesday, November 13th, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1183106572" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=379512-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, November 13, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office.... WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH On Wednesday , the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hou...

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, October 30, 2013

<i><a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">Majority Leader Eric Cantor</a> will attend the Winston Churchill Bust Dedication at 12:00 Noon. Watch live at <a href="http://speaker.gov/live">speaker.gov/live</a>.</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082964" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH</span></span> </b></u><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082965" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Wednesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082966" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082967" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. First and last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082968" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00 - 3:00 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=375907-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 992 </b></a>- Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act, Rules Committee Print (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Hultgren / Financial Services Committee / Agriculture Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Postponed Vote on <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=375908-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 99</a></b> - Relating to the disapproval of the President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt limit, as submitted under section 1002(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 on October 17, 2013<i> </i>(Privileged Resolution) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Todd Young / Ways and Means Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=375909-6846703" target="_blank">Obamacare Implementation Failures: Answers from HHS</a>” (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082969" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, October 30th</span></span>, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082970" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:00 a.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1232082976" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ"></span></span></b><span style="color: #1f497d;"></span><br /><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span> <br /><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=375910-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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Majority Leader Eric Cantor will attend the Winston Churchill Bust Dedication at 12:00 Noon. Watch live at speaker.gov/live . WEDNESDAY, OC...

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U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, October 8, 2013

<i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office....</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418626" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH</span></span> </b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418627" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Tuesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418628" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418629" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. First votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418630" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:30-2:00 p.m.</span></span> Last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1459418631" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">3:00-3:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370273-6846703" target="_blank">H.J.Res. 84</a> </b>- Head Start for Low-Income Children Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Harold Rogers / Appropriations Committee)</i><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370274-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.J.Res. 83</b> </a>- Impact Aid for Local Schools Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Harold Rogers / Appropriations Committee)</i><br /><br /> <b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=370275-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a><br /><br />

Eric Cantor U.S. Congress U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, October 8, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor's office.... TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH On Tuesday , the House will meet at ...

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, October 2, 2013

<i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND</b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259856" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Wednesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259857" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259858" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. First votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259859" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:30-2:30 p.m.</span></span> Last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259860" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5:30-6:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Consideration of Legislation Related to Critical Funding of Government Operations</b><br /><br /> <b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY</b></u><br /> Small Business Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368869-6846703" target="_blank">The Challenge of Retirement Savings for Small Employers</a>” (Wednesday, October 2nd, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1135259861" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:00 p.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=368870-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. Congress U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, October 2, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND On Wednesday , the House will meet at 10:00 a.m....

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, September 25, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH </b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_978907781" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Wednesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_978907782" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00 p.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_978907783" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_978907784" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30 p.m.</span></span></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:</b><br /> <blockquote> <b>1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=366428-6846703" target="_blank">H.Res. __ </a></b>- Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, with an amendment<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Doc Hastings / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=366429-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1961</a></b> - To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>3) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=366430-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 3095</a> </b>- To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>4) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=366431-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2600</a> </b>- To amend the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / Financial Services Committee) </i><br /> </blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=366432-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, September 25, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH On Wednesday , the House will meet at 12:00 p...

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Two Virginians among richest members of Congress

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSgngsTk1DcoBZsMJ-LEcsRHbA6jMLYuyC0dh3-NnNYacW4wsZT-f10ufuqjVNAvdmFLwHm5sdC-4cIxtd4aaMF21gkJ7da9ZsBQyFKGAQsMahBSdqoxq9YXYfBQwJU6PmXXjCqHROujX/s1600/Money.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSgngsTk1DcoBZsMJ-LEcsRHbA6jMLYuyC0dh3-NnNYacW4wsZT-f10ufuqjVNAvdmFLwHm5sdC-4cIxtd4aaMF21gkJ7da9ZsBQyFKGAQsMahBSdqoxq9YXYfBQwJU6PmXXjCqHROujX/s200/Money.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://media.cq.com/50richest/the-50-richest-members-of-congress-113th-2013.html">Roll Call</a>'s annual list of the 50 richest members of Congress includes two Virginians -- U.S. Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Scott Rigell.<br /><br />Warner, a Democrat worth $96.3 million, was ranked #3 behind #1 Rep. Darrell Issa ($355 million), a Republican from California, and #2 Rep. Michael McCaul ($114 million), a Republican from Texas. Rigell was ranked #28 with $12.6 million.<br /><br />The list includes 29 Republicans and 21 Democrats. Roll Call provided brief bios including the source of their wealth ... makes for an interesting read.

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Roll Call 's annual list of the 50 richest members of Congress includes two Virginians -- U.S. Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Scott...

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U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, September 10, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH </b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756533" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Tuesday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756534" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span> for morning hour and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756535" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">12:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. First votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756536" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1:30 - 2:30 PM</span></span>. Last votes expected: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756537" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:15 - 5:00 PM</span></span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:</b><br /> <blockquote> <b>1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361671-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1155</a> </b>- National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013, as amended<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Neugebauer / Financial Services Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361672-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2747</a></b> - Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg / Education and the Workforce Committee)<br /> </i><br /> <b>3) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361673-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1891</a></b> - Science Laureates of the United States Act of 2013<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>4) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361674-6846703" target="_blank">S. 130</a> </b>- Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Michael Enzi / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>5) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361675-6846703" target="_blank">S. 157</a> </b>- Denali National Park Improvement Act<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>6) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361676-6846703" target="_blank">S. 304</a> </b>- Natchez Trace Parkway Land Conveyance Act of 2013<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Thad Cochran / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>7) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361677-6846703" target="_blank">S. 256 </a></b>- A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>8) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361678-6846703" target="_blank">S. 459 </a></b>- Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act<i> (Sponsored by Sen. Tim Johnson / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> </blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> House Armed Services Committee hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361679-6846703" target="_blank">Proposed Authorization to Use Military Force in Syria</a>" (Tuesday, September 10th, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_818756538" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:00 a.m.</span></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361682-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH On Tuesday , the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. ...

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Break's over ... Congress returns to D.C.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMO4tVfAc5pVtsrRLwCaSf1flcYxr_Ig9Z-Sc29wMujbNJVZfdqbtwzfHMERtLhQBRL-Uc44DOmSM95CaMg0aZdE4f8cO2pd78m7gPkfAGy5xpzpkt7b9zD9jdhLBYg9tJDNCPZVt5N3I/s1600-h/Capitol+Building.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114369889513822082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMO4tVfAc5pVtsrRLwCaSf1flcYxr_Ig9Z-Sc29wMujbNJVZfdqbtwzfHMERtLhQBRL-Uc44DOmSM95CaMg0aZdE4f8cO2pd78m7gPkfAGy5xpzpkt7b9zD9jdhLBYg9tJDNCPZVt5N3I/s400/Capitol+Building.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><br />They're back. Congress returns to D.C. Monday from their five-week summer break with plans to tackle a full schedule. First up is the controversial decision on whether to use military force in Syria, a subject that has divided Americans on both sides of the political aisle. Another hot-button topic is facing those who want a government shutdown in October when the new fiscal year begins. Immigration is still front-and-center and promises to cause fireworks. Other issues concern the NSA and government surveillance, gun control, voting rights, closing Guantanamo, and food stamp cuts. <br /><br />From <a data-mce-href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/08/congress-syria-fall-agenda-debt-shutdown-immigration/2777765/" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/08/congress-syria-fall-agenda-debt-shutdown-immigration/2777765/"><i>USA Today</i></a>:<br /><blockquote>Congress <a data-mce-href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/08/congress-syria-fall-agenda-debt-shutdown-immigration/2777765/" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/08/congress-syria-fall-agenda-debt-shutdown-immigration/2777765/" title="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/08/congress-syria-fall-agenda-debt-shutdown-immigration/2777765/">returns today</a> with 39 legislative days scheduled before the end of the year to debate the most consequential foreign policy vote (Syria) under President Obama, resolve pressing budget deadlines and determine whether an immigration overhaul has a fighting chance before the 2014 elections. Expectations are low for great successes in a divided institution plagued by partisan intransigence and abysmal approval ratings.</blockquote>Majority Leader Eric Cantor published <a data-mce-href="http://www.swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/09/us-house-schedule-for-monday-september.html" href="http://www.swacgirl.blogspot.com/2013/09/us-house-schedule-for-monday-september.html">Monday's schedule</a> for the House of Representatives.<br /><br /><i>Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell</i>

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They're back. Congress returns to D.C. Monday from their five-week summer break with plans to tackle a full schedule. First up is the ...

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U.S. House schedule for Monday, September 9, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH </b></u><br /> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1491284939" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Monday</span></span>, the House will meet at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1491284940" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:00 p.m.</span></span> for legislative business. <br /> Votes will be postponed until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1491284941" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:</b><br /> <blockquote> <b>1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361176-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2052</a></b> - Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013, as amended <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Lee Terry / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /> <b>2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361177-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2844</a></b> - Federal Communications Commission Consolidation Reporting Act of 2013 <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Steve Scalise / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /> </blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=361179-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH On Monday , the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for...

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U.S. House schedule for Friday, August 2, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/"><i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</i></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND </b></u><br />On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Last votes expected: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><b>Complete Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353936-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 367</a></b> - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Todd Young / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>Postponed Amendment Votes (no more amendments may be offered to the bill):</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Steve Scalise Amendment <br /> Rep. Jason Smith Amendment <br /> Rep. Tom Latham Amendment <br /> Rep. Jerry Nadler Amendment <br /> Rep. Hank Johnson Amendment <br /> Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment <br /> Rep. Gwen Moore Amendment</b></blockquote></blockquote><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353938-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 2009</b></a> - Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Tom Price / Ways and Means Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources hearing on ”<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353939-6846703" target="_blank">Preventing Government Waste & Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America Act</a>” (Friday, August 2nd, at 10:00 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353940-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes e...

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NY Times on GOP shutdown threat: 'Politics of a Screeching Halt'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0lEC83V2A79xkVQM6KPeTuMoH7yptqV9ycaeBIMLdZIGcL5GQYbcRzYT6FmphqKEq6465-tdHBWE1jy0e5h-irq6-BYaT1lKUpOFabX6SVFRXD67qceeJevIaoe7Qw6EtNDH8quWmFWp/s1600/Elephants,+fighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0lEC83V2A79xkVQM6KPeTuMoH7yptqV9ycaeBIMLdZIGcL5GQYbcRzYT6FmphqKEq6465-tdHBWE1jy0e5h-irq6-BYaT1lKUpOFabX6SVFRXD67qceeJevIaoe7Qw6EtNDH8quWmFWp/s400/Elephants,+fighting.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/01/opinion/collins-politics-of-a-screeching-halt.html?_r=0">New York Times Op-Ed columnist</a> Gail Collins does not mince words: <br /><blockquote>Right now, the show horses of the United States Senate are Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida. All preparing for a 2016 presidential bid. All making visits to Iowa. They’re the new faces of the Republican Party. Really, really new. The three of them have an average age of 45 and an average tenure in Washington of 1.9 years.</blockquote>Whatever happened to learning one job before moving to the next step?<br /><br />Republicans are alarmed, as the editorial notes:<br /><blockquote>And all three are currently in the news for their efforts to get Republicans to promise not to vote to fund the government this fall unless the president cancels Obamacare.<br /><br />"I think it’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard," said Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina, speaking on behalf of a large number of Republicans who regard the idea of shutting down the government with horror and who are never going to be mentioned in a Quinnipiac presidential poll. </blockquote>For those who were not paying attention in 1995 when Republicans <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/30/voters-blamed-gop-for-1995-shutdown_n_842769.html">shut down the government</a>, it wasn't pretty. Google it. Or listen to the voices of experiences who have been there and done that, like Senator Saxby Chambliss, 69. On Wednesday's <a href="http://video.msnbc.msn.com/morning-joe/52629486/"><i>Morning Joe</i> on MSNBC</a>, Chambliss gave a dire reminder.<br /><br />“We’ve been down that road,” he said. “We shut down the government ...and we got our butts kicked over shutting down the government.” <br /><br />That's an understatement. It took years to regain the confidence of the American people who blamed Republicans for the shutdown. Indeed, <a href="http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/07/31/saxby-chambliss-good-hustle-tea-party-but-government-shutdowns-dont-work/"><i>Morning Joe</i></a> host Joe Scarborough was a Florida Congressman during the 1995 shutdown. He learned from that experience and called the current  threat "one of the stupidest arguments he's heard in two decades":<br /><blockquote>“We’ve got a president that’s gonna celebrate Republicans making the same mistake back when we shut down the government and basically re-elected Bill Clinton,” Scarborough said.</blockquote>The new breed of Republicans could learn from the experience and wisdom of those who have walked before them. But listening to Cruz, that doesn't seem likely:<br /><blockquote>“The sort of cocktail chatter wisdom that ‘Oh, the shutdown was a disaster for Republicans’ is not borne out by the data,” Cruz said.</blockquote>Meanwhile, the other side of the political aisle is watching this unfold, as Collins writes: <br /><blockquote>The Democrats are sort of horrified and sort of enthralled by the whole drama.<br /><br />“Give a call to Newt Gingrich. He’ll return your phone calls. Ask him how it worked,” suggested Majority Leader Harry Reid. </blockquote>It brings to mind American philosopher George Santayana's much-quoted belief,<i></i> "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it."

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U.S. House schedule for Thursday, August 1, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/"><i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</i></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST </b></u><br />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: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><b>Complete Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353540-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1582</a></b> - Energy Consumers Relief Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Bill Cassidy / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following remaining amendments:</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Rob Woodall Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. John Culberson Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Tim Murphy Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote>Postponed Amendment Votes:</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Henry Waxman Amendment <br /> Rep. Gerry Connolly Amendment </b></blockquote></blockquote><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353541-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 2879</b> </a>- Stop Government Abuse Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate)<br /><i>(Sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Begin Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353542-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 367</a></b> - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Todd Young / Judiciary Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Steve Scalise Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Davis / Peterson Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Jason Smith Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Tom Latham Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Sessions / Davis / Barr / Wenstrup / Coffman Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Jerry Nadler Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Hank Johnson Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. David McKinley Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Tom Cole Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Daniel Webster Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Gwen Moore Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)</blockquote></blockquote><b>Postponed Vote on <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353543-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1897</a> </b>- Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2013, as amended (Suspension)<i>(Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith / Foreign Affairs Committee)</i><br /><br /><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Science, Space and Technology Committee markup of "<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353544-6846703" target="_blank">EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study Improvement Act</a>” (Thursday, August 1st, at 10:00 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=353545-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. fo...

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U.S. House schedule for Thursday, July 25, 2013

<i>From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>THURSDAY, JULY 25TH </b></u><br /> On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. <br /> First and last votes expected: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=351064-6846703" target="_blank"><b>H.R. 2218</b></a> - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee)</i><br /> <blockquote> The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:<br /> </blockquote><blockquote><blockquote> <b>Rep. Gerry Connolly Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Henry Waxman Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Paul Tonko Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /> </blockquote></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy hearing on ”<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=351065-6846703" target="_blank">The Future of Coal: Utilizing America’s Abundant Energy Resources</a>” (Thursday, July 25th, at 9:30 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=351066-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... THURSDAY, JULY 25TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for l...

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, July 24, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />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: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /><b><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350651-6846703" target="_blank">H.Res. 315</a> </b>- A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2218 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013, and H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, Rules Committee Print (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. Michael Burgess / Rules Committee) </i><br /><br /><b>Complete Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350652-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2397</a></b> - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule) <i>(Sponsored by Rep. C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee)</i><br /><blockquote>The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following remaining amendments:</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Derek Kilmer Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Jerry Nadler Amendment</b> <b>#69 </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Jerry Nadler Amendment #70 </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Del. Pierluisi / Rep. Young Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Mo Brooks Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Adam Schiff Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Speier / Wilson / Chu / Eshoo / Keating / Brownley / Esty / Rush / Schakowsky / Walz / Meng / Maloney / Carolyn / Braley Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. </b><b>Speier / Schrader / Wilson / Chu / Eshoo / Keating / Brownley / Esty / Rush / Schakowsky / Walz /</b> <b>Meng / Maloney / Carolyn / Braley Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Elizabeth Esty Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate) <br /><b>Rep. Trey Radel Amendment</b> (20 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Massie / Amash / Yoho Amendment </b>(20 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Rep. Richard Nugent Amendment</b> (15 minutes of debate)<br /><b>Reps. Amash / Conyers / Mulvaney / Polis / Massie Amendment </b>(15 minutes of debate)</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote>Postponed Amendment Votes: </blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><b>Rep. Lee Terry Amendment #24 <br /> Rep. Walter Jones Amendment #48<br /> Rep. Doug LaMalfa Amendment<br /> Rep. Mick Mulvaney Amendment<br /> Rep. Steve Stockman Amendment<br /> Rep. Jackie Walorski Amendment<br /> Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Amendment<br /> </b></blockquote></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br />Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment and Subcommittee on Energy joint hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350653-6846703" target="_blank">Lessons Learned: EPA’s Investigations of Hydraulic Fracturing</a>” <br />(Wednesday, July 24th, at 10:00 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350654-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. f...

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<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>TUESDAY, JULY 23RD </u></b><br /> On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Begin Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350332-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2397</a></b> - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule)<i> (Sponsored by Rep. C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee)</i><br /> <blockquote> The rule provides for one hour of general debate, makes in order the following amendments and allows for the Chairman to offer amendments en bloc:<br /> </blockquote><blockquote><blockquote> <b><b>A full list of the 100 amendments made in order can be found <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350333-6846703" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b></b><br /> </blockquote></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350334-6846703" target="_blank">Addressing the Immigration Status of Illegal Immigrants Brought to the United States as Children</a>” <br /> (Tuesday, July 23rd, at 2:00 p.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350335-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

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From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... TUESDAY, JULY 23RD On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for m...

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U.S. House schedule for Monday, July 22, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>MONDAY, JULY 22ND</b></u><br /> On Monday, 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.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:</b><br /> <blockquote> <b>1) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350099-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 697</a></b> - Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act<i><b> </b>(Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Heck / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>2) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350100-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1300</a></b> - To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer programs and community partnerships for the benefit of national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Jon Runyan / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>3) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350101-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1411</a></b> - California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act of 2013<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Jared Huffman / Natural Resources Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>4) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350102-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2353</a></b> - To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Thomas Petri / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>5) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350103-6846703" target="_blank">H.Con.Res. 44</a></b> - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Ground for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run<i> (Sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)</i><br /> <br /> <b>6) <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350104-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 1542</a> </b>- WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2013<i> (Sponsored by Rep. Patrick Meehan / Homeland Security Committee)</i><br /> </blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY </b></u><br /> Rules Committee meeting on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350105-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 2397, Department of Defense Appropriations Act</a>”<br /> (Monday, July 22nd, at 5:00 p.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=350106-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Congress Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Monday, July 22, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... MONDAY, JULY 22ND On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for mor...

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U.S. House schedule for Friday, July 19, 2013

<a href="http://majorityleader.gov/">From Majority Leader Eric Cantor....</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>FRIDAY, JULY 19TH </b></u><br /> On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. <br /> First and last votes expected: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>One Minute Speeches</b><br /><br /> <b>Complete Consideration of <a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=349132-6846703" target="_blank">H.R. 5</a></b> - Student Success Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) <br /> <i>(Sponsored by Rep. John Kline / Education and the Workforce Committee)</i><br /> <blockquote> The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following remaining amendments:<br /> </blockquote><blockquote><blockquote> <b>Rep. John Culberson Amendment </b>(10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Reps. Fitzpatrick / Meehan Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #24</b> (10 minutes of debate) <br /> <b>Reps. Cantor / Bishop Amendment</b> (10 minutes of debate)<br /> <b>Rep. George Miller Substitute Amendment </b>(20 minutes of debate)<br /> </blockquote></blockquote><b>Special Order Speeches</b><br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY</b></u><br /> Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation hearing on “<a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=349133-6846703" target="_blank">Public Lands and Environmental Regulations Legislation</a>” (Friday, July 19th, at 9:00 a.m.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://republicanleaderforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=349134-6846703" target="_blank">Printable PDF</a>

Congress Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House schedule for Friday, July 19, 2013

From Majority Leader Eric Cantor.... FRIDAY, JULY 19TH On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legis...

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