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| April 2, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Editor's Note: Congress is in recess this week and next. The Senate and House both return on April 16. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (51-46, 3 Not Voting) This postal overhaul bill did not receive the necessary 60 votes to proceed to debate. The bill would allow the Postal Service to recoup around $11 billion in overpayments to a retirement account and use that money to provide financial incentives to about 100,000 employees to retire, as well as delay the plan to end Saturday delivery for two years. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act - Vote Rejected (51-47, 2 Not Voting) This legislation would repeal some tax breaks for large oil and gas companies and use the revenue generated by these tax repeals to pay for an extension of renewable-energy tax credits and incentives. The bill did not receive the necessary 60 votes to end debate and is unlikely to be considered again. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (247-174, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would overhaul Federal Communications Commission regulatory procedures and curb the agency’s ability to set conditions on transactions related to corporate mergers and acquisitions. The bill’s future is uncertain. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Surface Transportation Extension Act - Vote Passed (266-158, 7 Not Voting) On Thursday the House passed this bill to extend authorization for surface transportation programs through June 30. The Senate cleared the bill by voice vote later the same day, sending the bill to the president. President Obama signed it the next day. This extension gives the House and Senate more time to negotiate a long-term transportation bill. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Democratic Alternative Budget - Vote Failed (163-262, 6 Not Voting) The Democrats offered a substitute budget amendment that would provide $1.05 trillion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2013, including $546 billion for defense spending. The amendment includes a permanent extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for the middle class, but would end nearly $1 trillion in tax cuts for millionaires and close a variety of corporate tax loopholes. The amendment was rejected. Rep. Jack Kingston voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Fiscal 2013 House Budget Resolution - Vote Passed (228-191, 12 Not Voting) The House passed this budget resolution providing for $1.03 trillion in discretionary spending. That amount is $19 billion less than the discretionary target agreed to as part of last summer’s deal to raise the debt ceiling. The resolution calls for spending cuts through restructuring Medicare, converting Medicaid and the food stamp program into block grants to states, and repealing the 2010 health care law. It also calls for an overhaul of the tax code. The Senate is likely to reject the House budget resolution. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
March 23, 2012
Dear GCO Member,
Although SB98 is currently setting in the House Rules Committee, we still need our members to give input to their representatives and the House Rules Committee. We cannot stop this close to reaching our goal.
There is a move by some at the Capitol to attach a parking lot amendment to SB98 that will result in the bill dying in the House. Currently, SB98 has a very good opportunity for passage but it must be without the parking lot amendment. We need to notify our representatives to do all they possibly can to make sure no amendments are added to SB98. Failure to accomplish this feat will mean that a lot of hard work by GCO and several legislators will be for naught.
Again, thank you for all your work in contacting the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee chairman and members.
Please contact the following House Rules Committee Members asking them to send SB98 to the House floor for a votewithout any additional amendments:
Dear GCO Member,
Although SB98 is currently setting in the House Rules Committee, we still need our members to give input to their representatives and the House Rules Committee. We cannot stop this close to reaching our goal.
There is a move by some at the Capitol to attach a parking lot amendment to SB98 that will result in the bill dying in the House. Currently, SB98 has a very good opportunity for passage but it must be without the parking lot amendment. We need to notify our representatives to do all they possibly can to make sure no amendments are added to SB98. Failure to accomplish this feat will mean that a lot of hard work by GCO and several legislators will be for naught.
Again, thank you for all your work in contacting the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee chairman and members.
Please contact the following House Rules Committee Members asking them to send SB98 to the House floor for a votewithout any additional amendments:
Chairman - John Meadows
Email - johnmeadows@starrmathews.com
Phone - 404.656.5141 - Office
Vice Chairman - Rich Golick
Email - johnmeadows@starrmathews.com
Phone - 404.656.5141 - Office
Vice Chairman - Rich Golick
If any of the other members of the committee is your representative, please contact them asking them to push for a floor vote without any additional amendments and a yes vote when it is brought to floor for a vote. Contact information for the
House Rules Committee members can be found here. When you get to the link, look for your representative's name and click on the name. It will take you to all his/her contact information. If you are not aware of whom your elected officials are, please go to the GCO Legislative Info page here and follow the instructions on the page.
House Rules Committee Members
House Rules Committee Members
Richard H. Smith
Tommy Benton
David Casas
Mickey Channell
Sharon Cooper
Katie M. Dempsey
Karla Drenner
Earl Ehrhart
Gerald E. Greene
Bob Hanner
Bill Hembree
Judy Manning
Billy Mitchell
Greg Morris
Howard Mosby
Butch Parish
Allen Peake
Tom Rice
Jay Robert
Ed Setzler
Donna Sheldon
Barbara Sims
Lynn Smith
Calvin Smyre
Ron Stephens
Tom Weldon
Wendell Willard
Tommy Benton
David Casas
Mickey Channell
Sharon Cooper
Katie M. Dempsey
Karla Drenner
Earl Ehrhart
Gerald E. Greene
Bob Hanner
Bill Hembree
Judy Manning
Billy Mitchell
Greg Morris
Howard Mosby
Butch Parish
Allen Peake
Tom Rice
Jay Robert
Ed Setzler
Donna Sheldon
Barbara Sims
Lynn Smith
Calvin Smyre
Ron Stephens
Tom Weldon
Wendell Willard
SB98 link is now available on the GCO Website under Current Bills and the website has been brought up to date on all pending bills in the House.
Please remember to be firm but polite when urging your elected officials to support passage of SB98 and prohibit additional amendments to the bill. This bill will restore a portion of our second amendment rights. Be sure to note that you are a member of GeorgiaCarry.Org.
You should begin to contact your representatives and senators requesting they support SB98. If you are not aware of whom your elected officials are, please go to the GCO Legislative Info page here and follow the instructions on the page.
If possible, we will keep you updated when the bill moves from the Rules Committee to the floor, etc. so we can contact our elected officials. However, please remember at this time of the session, bills move with lightning speed at times so don't delay in contacting your elected officials.
Again, thanks for an outstanding job thus far. Without your support, we would not be anywhere near passing this bill. You, our members are what make this organization's efforts successful!
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| March 26, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Vote Passed (73-26, 1 Not Voting) This bill would ease reporting and regulatory requirements for small businesses trying to raise capital in order to take the company public. The House passed the bill on March 8, 2012. The Senate adopted an amendment to the bill which will require the House to vote again. It is expected the House will pass the bill this week and send the bill to the president. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (223-181, 4 Present, 23 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would eliminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) and cap damages in medical malpractice lawsuits. IPAB was created by the 2010 health care law and is charged with finding savings in Medicare spending. It has no members yet. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act - S.2204 This Senate bill would eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 - S.1789 The Senate is scheduled to hold a test vote on this bill to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - H.R.4239 The House is scheduled to take up a 90-day transportation bill in order to give congressional leaders time to work out a long-term bill. 2013 budget resolution - H.CON.RES.__ Later this week, the House will take up its fiscal 2013 budget proposal. | |
| March 19, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Editor's Note: The House was not in session last week. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act - Vote Passed (74-22, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this $109 billion bill that would fund transportation programs and projects for the next two years. It is unclear at this time whether the House will pass a two or five year bill. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - H.R.3606 The Senate is scheduled to take up this House-passed bill that is intended to make it easier for small and mid-sized companies to go public. Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - H.R.5 This House bill would place caps on damages in certain medical malpractice lawsuits. | |
| March 13, 2012
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Editor's Note: Past MegaVote newsletters can now be found online at the redesigned Congress.org website. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Keystone XL Pipeline - Vote Rejected (56-42, 2 Not Voting) During the debate over the transportation bill, the Senate rejected this amendment that would have allowed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline to proceed without presidential approval. Sixty votes were needed to adopt the amendment. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (265-154, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would encourage the development of small-scale hydropower facilities on federal lands. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Vote Passed (390-23, 19 Not Voting) This House bill would ease reporting and regulatory requirements for small businesses trying to raise capital in order to take the company public. The White House supports the bill, but its path in the Senate is unclear. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Surface transportation authorization - S.1813 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on their two-year, $109 billion bill to fund transportation projects. | |
House-Passed JOBS Act Removes Barriers to New Businesses
Kingston supports bipartisan package for job creation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A House-passed package of provisions aimed at removing government barriers to job creation and economic growth has gained a key ally: the President. In a rare show of bipartisanship the White House lent its support to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) which combines six bills previously approved in the House.
While the individuals bills contained in the package are relatively small, the Competitive Enterprise Institute estimates they could create as many at 10 million jobs when implemented together.
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) voted for the package, calling it an effective measure to empower small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs.
“This package goes a long way toward creating the kind of environment we need to jumpstart our economy,” Kingston said. “It gets government out of the way and removes outdated regulations that no longer work in the 21st Century. In doing so, it will help get investment off the sidelines and give business owners the capital they need to hire again.”
Among the provisions of the JOBS Act are regulatory changes that would increase the number of shareholders who can invest in a company before it is required to go public, permit “crowd-funding” by which companies can raise capital from a large number of small investors, and remove a prohibition on soliciting investors.
In addition, the legislation would create a designation of “emerging growth company” which would be granted a decelerated entrance into the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) full fee structure and regulatory burden. It would also increase the share sales threshold at which companies must register with the SEC for the first time in 20 years and increases the number of shareholders allowed to invest in a community bank from 500 to 2,000.
Kingston is hopeful the President’s support for the JOBS Act will lead to further Senate action on House-passed bills aimed at job creation and economic growth.
“To date, the House has passed 30 bipartisan jobs bills only to see the Senate refuse to act,” Kingston said. “I hope this effort will break that logjam so we can come together and find more areas of common ground.”
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This is URGENT. Please send email to Florida Senators.(simple instructions below)
If we don't resist Islamic Shariah law concessions in Florida right now, our children and our grandchildren will suffer the consequences. Please take 5 minutes right now and send your opinion to all of our Florida Senators involved in this debate and vote that is happening today. We will know the decision tomorrow. Please forward this ASAP to all on your list!
Click on CLICK HERE (below). When you fill in your name and email address your request to KEEP the CONSTITUTION and NOT ALLOW SHARIAH LAW in our courts will go to all the Senators. The opposition is flooding Tallahasse from all over the United States...whether they live in Florida or not.
After that - fast and pray like Esther on behalf of your people.
(phone calls are great as well... the opposition is doing this also)
This decision will impact every area of your life including your spiritual liberties and freedoms. The decision passed in the House of Representatives, but now is in the Senates court.
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This is the Grand Finale for Florida Legislation titled Application of Foreign Law in Certain Circumstances which is intended to prohibit courts from considering certain provisions of foreign laws including Islamic Sharia law. There are numerous provisions of Sharia law which are inconsistent with Florida statutes. Sharia law authorizes polygamy, pedophilia and perpetuates violence towards women and death for dishonoring the faith. HB 1209 and companion bill SB 1360 are significant legislative starts in the right direction to protect Americans from the intrusion of some provisions of Sharia law which are inconsistent with American laws. HB 1209 passed the full Florida House of Representatives on March 1, 2012 by a vote of 92 -24. Companion bill SB 1360 was withdrawn from the Budget Committee on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 2:30 PM and placed on the Senate calendar for consideration by the full Florida Senate. Florida is a major and diverse state which has set trends across the country. If this legislation passes in Florida it will help inspire other state legislatures to do the same. Florida Family Association has prepared an email for you to send which urges the full Florida Senate to vote Yes for SB 1360. To send your email, please click the following link, enter your name and email address then click the "Send Your Message" button. Because opponents try to use our email system to send opposing messages we NO longer allow for changes in the wording of the subject line or message of the email prepared for you to send to advertisers. Please click here to send your which urges the full Florida Senate to vote Yes for SB 1360. Please forward this email to family and friends who are concerned about the acceptance of Islamic policy and Sharia law in America. FACEBOOK. You can share this issue with your Facebook friends. Simply go to the article page found at Floridafamily.org and click the FLike key at the top of the page. The article will post to the top of your Facebook WALL page. Click on the SHARE or RESHARE link for the article in your Wall page to share with friends. If you have difficulty loading the above email send link simply go to Floridafamily.org, locate this issue at the top of the home page and click links to send your email. Floridafamily.org | ||||||
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February 9, 2012
CONTACT: Chris Crawford - (202) 225-5831 or (202) 557-6446
REP. KINGSTON HAILS PLANT VOGTLE APPROVAL
New reactors to bring affordable energy, jobs to Georgia
WASHINGTON, DC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to approve the expansion of Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia. The decision clears the way for the nation’s first two nuclear reactors in more than 30 years to be constructed in the Peach State.
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), an ardent supporter of the expansion and of nuclear energy, hailed the decision and the coming investment in Georgia’s infrastructure.
“This massive investment in our infrastructure will not only create 5,000 jobs but will bring more safe, clean, and affordable energy to Georgia,” said Kingston. “It will help reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources and advance the all-of-the-above energy approach we need.”
The expansion is a joint undertaking of Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and Dalton Utilities. Together, they will invest $14.1 billion in the reactors which are expected to begin operating in 2016 and 2017.
Once complete, the new reactors will provide electricity to more than 500,000 home and businesses across Georgia.
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February 06, 2012Records Show Ron Paul Reimbursed Twice
According to public records and documents obtained by Roll Call, the Texas Republican received reimbursements from taxpayers and also from a network of political and nonprofit organizations he controlled.
Roll Call identified eight flights for which he was reimbursed twice as well as dozens more instances of duplicate payments totaling thousands of dollars.
Paul's office said "wholly inadvertent errors" were possible, but maintained no taxpayer funds were ever misused.
Senate Democrats Rally to Save Seats Through his large e-mail list of supporters, Sen. Al Franken has quietly become one of the most sought-after fundraisers among Democratic Senators.
But he's not the only one helping out.
While Senators often turn to party leaders such as Harry Reid or Chuck Schumer for help, they are also turning this year to their colleagues.
Sens. Max Baucus, John Kerry, Michael Bennet, Kay Hagan and Mark Warner are hitting the campaign trail to keep the Senate in Democratic hands.
Join Us on Google Plus
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You can now write members of Congress on whatever subject you'd like through our Facebook application.
Simply go to our Facebook page and click on the "Tell Congress" option — or go directly to the Compose Your Own Message page by clicking on this link.
 It can be hard to keep track of California's lawmakers.
Sen. Barbara Boxer defending the federal budget. Rep. Darrell Issa launching investigations. Rep. Jane Harman retiring.
That's why we created a Facebook page where you can track all the news about the Golden State's delegation — CongressCA.
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Online Piracy Act Loses Support
The Stop Online Piracy Act and a Senate companion, the Protect IP Act, were criticized by websites such as Wikipedia and Google as being written too broadly.
Hollywood took a different view, arguing the measure is necessary to stop online pirating of movies, TV shows and other copyrighted material.
But Silicon Valley appears to have won this round, with several lawmakers backing away from the bill.
Congressional Websites Go Dark It wasn't just Wikipedia that went dark Wednesday.At least four Members of Congress "blacked out" their offiical websites in solidarity with an Internet-wide protest by opponents of bills to crack down on online piracy of music and movies.
Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Earl Blumenaeur (D-Ore.), Mike Honda (D-Calif.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) showed protest messages on their House.gov sites on the same day as link aggregator Reddit and online encylopedia Wikipedia.
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Join Us on Google Plus
Roll Call, our sister publication, has joined the new social networking platform and we'll be putting free stories up every day.
If you're on Google Plus, you can follow us by simply going to the page below and clicking "Add to Circles."
Write Congress Through Facebook!
You can now write members of Congress on whatever subject you'd like through our Facebook application.
Simply go to our Facebook page and click on the "Tell Congress" option — or go directly to the Compose Your Own Message page by clicking on this link.
It can be hard to keep track of California's lawmakers.
Sen. Barbara Boxer defending the federal budget. Rep. Darrell Issa launching investigations. Rep. Jane Harman retiring.
That's why we created a Facebook page where you can track all the news about the Golden State's delegation — CongressCA.
In fact, we started 50 pages, one for each state in the union. Simply find your state in the list below, go to the Facebook page and click the thumb's up "Like" button at the top of the page.
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December 7, 2011
CONTACT: Chris Crawford - (202) 225-5831 or (202) 557-6446
KINGSTON BILL WOULD REQUIRE DRUG SCREENING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Congressman seeks to end benefits for those rendering themselves ineligible for work
WASHINGTON, DC – At a series of listening sessions with business owners throughout the First District conducted earlier this year, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) heard repeatedly about barriers to job creation. While he heard many of the issues he expected like overly burdensome regulations and the pervasive uncertainty in the economy, one issue that was brought up in every meeting surprised him: abuse of unemployment insurance.
“I had an employer tell me of an overwhelming response for job openings,” said Kingston. “There was just one problem: half the people who applied could not even pass a drug test. While we need a safety net, taxpayers should not be on the hook to pay someone who renders themselves ineligible for work. My proposal further incentivizes beneficiaries to ensure they are preparing themselves to re-enter the workforce.”
Kingston took the views of his constituents to Washington and crafted legislation to address the issue. His legislation, the Ensuring Quality in the Unemployment Insurance Program (EQUIP) Act, would require applicants for unemployment compensation to complete a drug screening assessment as a condition for benefits.
Drug screening assessments are questionnaires approved by the National Institutes of Health and are currently employed for some programs in several states. The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, for example, has already integrated assessments into its work.
Those identified by the assessment as having a high probability of drug use would be required to pass a drug test and would be subject to random screenings as long as they receive benefits. Applicants who fail would be responsible for the cost of the test and may take one additional retest at their own expense.
Screening applicants, rather than testing each one, is less expensive and has been upheld by in the judicial system. State courts in Indiana, Texas and New Jersey have upheld the practice for a variety of uses. A Federal court in West Virginia also upheld that state’s practice of screening Social Security Disability Insurance recipients.
As a staunch defender of privacy rights, those rulings are important to Kingston who sees his bill as a means to protect taxpayer dollars from abuse.
“My proposal strengthens the safety net and ensures it will be available to those who use it as a stepping stone back into the workforce,” Kingston said. “It does so without increasing federal spending or placing new, unfunded mandates on the states.”
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From the Desk of Sen. Johnny Isakson
Over the years, Congress has taken many actions to preserve Second Amendment rights and prevent undue encroachment on those rights on the part of the Executive Branch. One of the most common ways in which Congress has accomplished this goal has been through a number of general provisions in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Over the past couple of weeks, Congress has begun the final consideration of the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. While the House-passed version of this bill made permanent nine separate Second Amendment protections, amendments to add those same protections to the Senate version of the bill never received a vote on the Senate floor despite the fact there was broad, bipartisan support for all nine of these provisions. Because I am a strong advocate for Second Amendment rights, I joined 29 of my Senate colleagues in a letter urging the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to keep the House-passed Second Amendment protections in place in the Fiscal Year 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Please click here to see the full text of the letter.
As the letter explains, most of these protections have been in place for a number of years – some going back as far as three decades – and none of them have been the source of any significant controversy. I am pleased that after reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, this year's final conference report once again contains 12 provisions endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) strengthening the Second Amendment and protecting the American people. The Senate is likely to vote this week on the final conference report further securing and maintaining the right of Americans to keep and bear arms.
Thank you again for contacting me. Please visit my webpage at http://isakson.senate.gov/for more information on the issues important to you and to sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Johnny Isakson
United States Senator
For future correspondence with my office, please visit my web site at http://isakson.senate.gov/
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LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2011
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24THWEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2011
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 295 - To amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to authorize funds to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineating the United States extended continental shelf, and the monitoring and description of coastal changes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Don Young / Natural Resources Committee)TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
2) H.R. 441 - Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Don Young / Natural Resources Committee)
3) H.R. 818 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (Sponsored Rep. Jim Matheson / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 1160 - McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Larry Kissell / Natural Resources Committee)
5) H.R. 320 - Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act(Sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.R. 461 - South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Natural Resources Committee)
7) H.R. 2594 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, the House is not in session.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 2447 - To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines (Sponsored by Rep. Corrine Brown / Financial Services Committee)H.R. 1904 - Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar / Natural Resources Committee)
2) H.R. 2527 - National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Richard Hanna / Financial Services Committee)
3) H.R. 2042 - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Rick Larsen / Homeland Security Committee)
H.R. 2576 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Diane Black / Ways and Means Committee)
H.R. 674 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Wally Herger / Ways and Means Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Judiciary Committee Hearing on “H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011"
(Tuesday, October 25th, 10:15 a.m.)
Printable PDFJudiciary Committee Hearing on “H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011"
(Tuesday, October 25th, 10:15 a.m.)
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From our world-famous Vidalia onions to chemicals, machinery to cotton, and carpets to boats, exports are big in Georgia. Last year, Georgia exported $28.9 billion worth of goods and exports supported more than 82,000 jobs.
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Since the 2004 ratification of the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, Georgia’s exports to the country increased by 204 percent. A similar agreement with passed that same year has allowed Georgia’s exports to Chile to see a 158 percent expansion.
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These free trade agreements will create jobs here at home without costing taxpayers a dime. At the same time, they will strengthen our strategic allies and help stable, democratic economies grow around the world. To learn more about the agreements, visit the House Ways and Means Committee’s website by clicking here.
What do you think about the free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama? Do you think they will help, hurt, or have no impact on our economy? To share your thoughts with me, click here.
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 10, 2011
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10THWEEK OF OCTOBER 10, 2011
On Monday, the House is not in session.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
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. Members are advised that the 6:30 p.m. vote series will be longer than usual.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 2433 - Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored Rep. Jeff Miller / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)Continue Consideration of H.R. 2250 - EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (Modified Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 2074 - Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 2302 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (Sponsored by Rep. Marlin Stutzman / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 2349 - Veterans' Benefits Training Improvement Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Jon Runyan / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 1263- To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 1025 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law (Sponsored by Rep. Timothy Walz / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order only those amendments that have been preprinted in the Congressional Record.Begin Consideration of H.R. 3078 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Begin Consideration of H.R. 3079 - United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Begin Consideration of H.R. 3080 - United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Begin Consideration of the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2832 - To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means Committee)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Complete Consideration of H.R. 3078 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 3079 - United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate)(Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 3080 - United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Ways and Means Committee)
Complete Consideration of the Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2832 - To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means Committee)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. By approximately 2:30 p.m., the House will recess and then reconvene at approximately 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving, in a joint meeting with the Senate, the Honorable Lee Myung-bak, President of South Korea.
H.R. 358 - Protect Life Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts / Energy and Commerce Committee / Ways and Means Committee)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 2273 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Judiciary Committee Markup on “H.R. 10, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011” (Thursday, October 13th, 10:15 a.m.)
Printable PDF Judiciary Committee Markup on “H.R. 10, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011” (Thursday, October 13th, 10:15 a.m.)
They actually did it. Last week, the FCC published its net neutrality order in the Federal Register, stating that effective November 20 the federal government will begin regulating the Internet.
Americans didn't want this. Congress rejected it decisively -- it only had 27 sponsors last year. The courts rejected it -- they said the FCC did not have the power to do this. And voters rejected it, defeating all 95 of the candidates who campaigned on the issue. That's right a perfect zero for 95.
But unless the Senate votes to overturn this order before it takes effect November 20, we will start down the path to a government regulated and government controlled Internet.
Under a special procedure called the Congressional Review Act, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is committed to forcing a Senate vote. Harry Reid can't keep this off the floor, and it can't be filibustered. We'll need 51 votes to succeed.
This is a key test for the U.S. Senate. Will they stand up to one of Obama's power grabs, or will they sit on their hands? And if they sit on their hands, why should voters re-elect legislators who refuse to legislate?
Yours truly,
Phil Kerpen
VP Policy, Americans for Prosperity
Chairman, Internet Freedom Coalition
Phil Kerpen
VP Policy, Americans for Prosperity
Chairman, Internet Freedom Coalition
P.S. The whole history of this sordid net neutrality affair is covered in chapter 3 of my new book Democracy Denied, available October 18
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THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19THWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. in Pro Forma session.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 2005 - Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Sponsored Rep. Chris Smith / Energy and Commerce Committee)WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
2) H.R. 1852 - Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts / Energy and Commerce Committee)
3) H.R. 2646 - Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Johnson / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 2944 - U.S. Parole Commission Reauthorization (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith / Judiciary Committee)
5) H.R. 2189 - Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Scott / Judiciary Committee)
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) S.Con.Res. 28 - A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (Sponsored by Sen. Daniel Inouye / House Administration Committee)H.J.Res. 79 - Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Hal Rogers / Appropriations Committee)
2) H.R. 2943 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Extension (Sponsored by Rep. Geoff Davis / Ways and Means Committee)
3) H.R. 2883 - Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Geoff Davis / Ways and Means Committee)
H.R. 2401 - The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Sullivan / Energy and Commerce Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE DAY
Energy and Commerce Committee Markup on “H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011”
(Wednesday, September 21st, 10:00 a.m.)
Energy and Commerce Committee Markup on “H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 and H.R. 2681, the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011”
(Wednesday, September 21st, 10:00 a.m.)
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THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12THWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 2076 - Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011(Sponsored by Rep. Trey Gowdy / Judiciary Committee)TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
2) H.R. 2633 - Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011(Sponsored by Rep. Howard Coble / Judiciary Committee)
3) H.R. 1059 - To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. John Conyers / Judiciary Committee)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, the House is not in session.
Legislation related to expiring authority for the nation's FAA and surface transportation programs
Complete Consideration of H.R. 2218 - Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act
(Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan Hunter / Education and the Workforce Committee)
The rule provides for no further general or amendment debate.
Postponed Amendment Votes:
H.R. 2867 - United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Wolf / Foreign Affairs Committee)Rep. Rush Holt Amendment
Rep. Steve King Amendment
H.J.Res. 77 - Resolution of Disapproval (Privileged Resolution, Two Hours of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed / Ways and Means Committee)
H.R. 2587 - Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Tim Scott / Education and the Workforce Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Science, Space, and Technology Committee Hearing on "EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule”
(Thursday, September 15th, 9:30 a.m.)
Printable PDFScience, Space, and Technology Committee Hearing on "EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule”
(Thursday, September 15th, 9:30 a.m.)
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5THWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
On Monday, the House is not in session.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Pro Forma session.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.Con.Res. 67 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
2) H.R. 2061 - Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Richard Hanna / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
3) H.R. 2832 - To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. David Camp / Ways and Means Committee)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. The House will recess by approximately 4:00 pm to allow for a security sweep of the House Chamber prior to the President’s address. The House will meet again at approximately 7:00 p.m. in a joint session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States.
H.R. 2218 - Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan Hunter / Education and the Workforce Committee)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1892 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year, 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers (MI) / Permanent Select Intelligence Committee)
H.Res. __ - A resolution relating to the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001 (Subject to a Unanimous Consent Agreement) (Sponsored by Rep. Eric Cantor / Foreign Affairs Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Homeland Security Committee Hearing on “The Attacks of September 11th: Where are We Today” (Thursday, September 8th, 10:00 a.m.)
Printable PDFHomeland Security Committee Hearing on “The Attacks of September 11th: Where are We Today” (Thursday, September 8th, 10:00 a.m.)
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| July 18, 2011
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
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| Recent House Votes | |
| Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Vote Failed (233-193, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting) The House rejected this bill that would have repealed energy efficiency standards that are expected to lead to a phaseout of the traditional incandescent light bulb. A two-thirds vote was necessary to pass the bill under suspension of the rules. The bill is likely to come up again under a rule or as part of another bill. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (239-184, 8 Not Voting) This House bill would limit the EPA’s authority to override a state’s water pollution standards in favor of stricter standards. It is unclear if the Senate will take up the bill. The White House has issued a veto threat. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Energy-Water Appropriations, FY2012 - Vote Passed (219-196, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this 2012 fiscal year spending bill that would provide $30.6 billion to the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers and various water projects. The Senate has not written its version of the bill yet. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Military Construction-VA Appropriations, FY2012 - H.R.2055 The Senate is scheduled to work on this $144 billion bill funding the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects in the upcoming fiscal year. Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011 - H.R.2560 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would put caps on spending and raise the debt limit if Congress submits a balanced-budget constitutional amendment to the states. Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011 - H.R.1315 This House bill would make it easier to overturn rules and regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY2012 - H.R.2551 The House is set to take up this bill funding House and Senate operations and salaries in the upcoming fiscal year. | |
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JULY 18, 2011
WEEK OF JULY 18, 2011
MONDAY, JULY 18TH
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.
H.R. 33 - To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities for purposes of that Act (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert / Financial Services Committee)
TUESDAY, JULY 19TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 2560 - Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Budget Committee / Rules Committee / Ways and Means Committee)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 2553 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Ways and Means Committee)
H.J.Res. 66 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Crowley / Ways and Means Committee)
THURSDAY, JULY 21ST, AND FRIDAY, JULY 22ND
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1315 - Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy / Financial Services Committee)
H.R. 2551 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Ander Crenshaw / Appropriations Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Energy and the Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on
“Regulatory Reform Series #5 - FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs” (Wednesday, July 20th, 10:30 a.m.)
Energy and the Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on
“Regulatory Reform Series #5 - FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs” (Wednesday, July 20th, 10:30 a.m.)
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JULY 11, 2011
WEEK OF JULY 11, 2011
MONDAY, JULY 11TH
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.
Continue Consideration of H.R. 2354 - Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
H.R. 2417 - Better Use of Light Bulbs (BULB) Act (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Joe Barton / Energy and Commerce Committee)
TUESDAY, JULY 12TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1309 - Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert / Financial Services Committee)
The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments and allows for the Chairman or his designee to offer amendments en bloc:
Rep. Judy Biggert Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Spencer Bachus Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jackie Speier Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jeff Flake Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Ros-Lehtinen / Rivera / Wilson (FL) / Hinojosa / Holt Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Doris Matsui Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Lee Terry / Rick Berg Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Maxine Waters Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Steven Palazzo Amendment #27 (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Tim Walberg Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Dennis Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Dan Burton / Pete Stark Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. James McGovern Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Kevin Brady Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Henry Cuellar Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Sherman / Bachus / Meeks / Gregory Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. David Loebsack Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Steven Palazzo Amendment #28 (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Candice Miller Amendment #5 (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Quico Canseco Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Bobby Scott Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Tim Walz Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Candice Miller Amendment #7 (10 minutes of debate)
H.R. 2018 - Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 2354 - Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2012 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2434 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson / Appropriations Committee)
Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to H.R. 658 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Science and Technology Committee / Judiciary Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Energy and the Commerce and Budget Committee Hearings on
“IPAB: The Controversial Consequences for Medicare and Seniors”
Energy and the Commerce and Budget Committee Hearings on
“IPAB: The Controversial Consequences for Medicare and Seniors”
| June 27, 2011
In this MegaVote for Georgia's 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Editor's Note: The House is in recess this week. | |
| Recent Senate Votes | |
| Confirmation of Leon E. Panetta to be Secretary of Defense - Vote Confirmed (100-0) Current CIA Director Leon E. Panetta was confirmed to be the next Secretary of Defense. Panetta succeeds Secretary Robert Gates, who is retiring at the end of June. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Recent House Votes | |
| Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 - Vote Passed (253-166, 12 Not Voting) This House bill would require the EPA to complete action within six months on air pollution permit applications for offshore oil and gas drilling. A companion measure has been introduced in the Senate but its future is unclear. The administration opposes the bill. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio America Invents Act - Vote Passed (304-117, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would make changes to the patent system. The Senate passed its version of the bill in March 2011. Negotiators will likely meet this summer to work out a compromise bill. The administration has expressed support for the House bill. Rep. Jack Kingston voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya - Vote Failed (123-295, 13 Not Voting) The House rejected a resolution that would have authorized the use of U.S. military force in Libya for one year. Rep. Jack Kingston voted NO......send e-mail or see bio To limit the use of funds to support NATO Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya - Vote Failed (180-238, 13 Not Voting) The House rejected this bill that would have defunded U.S. military involvement in NATO activities in Libya. U.S. participation would have been restricted to support operations such as intelligence, surveillance, and search and rescue. Rep. Jack Kingston voted YES......send e-mail or see bio | |
| Upcoming Votes | |
| Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 - S.679 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill to reduce the number of executive branch appointments that require Senate confirmation. | |
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2011
WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2011
MONDAY, JUNE 13TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. **Members are advised that the 6:30 p.m. vote series is expected to last longer than usual.**
Continue 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 no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
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 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2112 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston / Appropriations Committee)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, the House is not in session.
Continue Consideration of H.R. 2112 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston / Appropriations Committee)
Possible Consideration H.R. 1249 - America Invents Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith / Judiciary Committee / Budget Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing on 2011 PPACA’s Effects on Maintaining Health Coverage and Jobs: A Review of the Health Care Law’s Regulatory Burden
(Wednesday, June 15th, at 3:00 p.m.)
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing on 2011 PPACA’s Effects on Maintaining Health Coverage and Jobs: A Review of the Health Care Law’s Regulatory Burden
(Wednesday, June 15th, at 3:00 p.m.)
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You have spoken out loud and clear - last week's winning item won in a landslide. I am pleased to report that Rep. Renee Ellmers is introducing YouCut legislation to terminate the U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund. Click here to learn more about this proposal and to follow it's progress through the legislative process.
The next three items have already been posted on the YouCut website. Take a moment and click here to cast your vote on which should be included in the YouCut program.
I also wanted to take a moment to update you on the House Republican Plan for America's Job Creators.
This past week, House Republicans unveiled our plan for America’s Job Creators - a pro-growth governing agenda designed to foster job creation and get our economy moving again. Click here to learn more about our ideas for economic growth. Be sure to leave your comments and share with friends, family and colleagues.
Working together, we will get our nation’s economy back on track so that Americans can do what we do best: create, innovate, and lead.
Regards,
Rep. Eric Cantor
Majority Leader
MONDAY, MAY 30TH
On Monday, the House is not in session.
TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1954 - To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means Committee)
2) H.R. 1484 - Veterans Appeals Improvement Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 802 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
4) S. 1082 - Small Business Temporary Extension Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu / Small Business Committee)
5) S.Con.Res. 16 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Sponsored by Sen. Kahikina Akaka / House Administration Committee)
6) H.R. 1194 - To renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (Sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott / Ways and Means Committee)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
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 (Subject to a Unanimous Consent Agreement)
(Sponsored by Rep. Kucinich / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 2017 - The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)
H.R. __ - The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
(Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson / Appropriations Committee)
Committee Activity of the Week
Ways and Means Committee Hearing on “How Business Tax Reform Can Encourage Job Creation”
(June 2, 11:00 a.m.)
Ways and Means Committee Hearing on “How Business Tax Reform Can Encourage Job Creation”
(June 2, 11:00 a.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 30TH
On Monday, the House is not in session.
TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1954 - To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt
(Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means 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 (Subject to a Unanimous Consent Agreement)
(Sponsored by Rep. Kucinich / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 2017 - The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)
H.R. __ - The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
(Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson / Appropriations Committee)
On Monday, the House is not in session.
TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
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.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1484 - Veterans Appeals Improvement Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
2) H.R. 802 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) S.Con.Res. 16 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Sponsored by Sen. Kahikina Akaka / House Administration Committee)
4) S. 1082 - Small Business Temporary Extension Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu / Small Business Committee)
5) H.R. 1194 - To renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (Sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott / Ways and Means Committee)
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1954 - To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt
(Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means 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 (Subject to a Unanimous Consent Agreement)
(Sponsored by Rep. Kucinich / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 2017 - The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Robert Aderholt / Appropriations Committee)
H.R. __ - The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
(Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Culberson / Appropriations Committee)
Committee Activity of the Week
Ways and Means Committee Hearing on “How Business Tax Reform Can Encourage Job Creation”
(June 2, 11:00 a.m.)
Printable PDFWays and Means Committee Hearing on “How Business Tax Reform Can Encourage Job Creation”
(June 2, 11:00 a.m.)
Patriots and Parents,
Our textbooks are the primary means in which our country has been subverted and why many of our college children are now returning after 4 years thinking America and Israel are the problem, and that socialism is good.
There is an all out assault on our American way of life via our textbooks and a coalition of concerned parents who are members of the community, TEA Party, 912, ACT for America, the Textbook Action Team have recently joined forces and have teams working in 31 counties to monitor textbooks and make changes to already flawed books in Florida with over 200 misleading statements regarding Islam alone. Some text have over 22 pages devoted to Islam with only 3 -6 regarding Christianity and Judaism in our history. Most is denigrating to our Judeo/Christian Heritage while praising all things Islam.
A current Bill is going through which would essentially take the ability of parents and community leaders to right this wrong.... a bill which would put our entire states curriculum into the hands of just (3) individual unnamed "Experts".
We do not know who these experts are? Their political leanings? hidden agendas, if any? or who they are being influenced by.... and it will be too late to make a difference by the time we do, once in place it will be all but impossible to correct.
Please see the attached email and letter.... tweak it as you deem appropriate and please send to all in your sphere of influence AND CONTACT THE GOVERNOR TODAY... HE IS AWARE AND LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK FROM US....... BEFORE HE WILL VETO THIS BILL.
THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN ARE AT STAKE..... PLEASE GET INVOLVED and consider joining this coalition in their new group being formed by Sheri Krass, below and called EYE ON EDUCATION. Begin making a difference in Your Child's life or that of a family member.
GOD BLESS.
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UPCOMING
REAPPORTIONMENT HEARINGS
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To GFRW Members,
The 40-day session is over, but the legislature will reconvene in Atlanta on August 15th for a special session, to finish their work on reapportionment and redistricting. After the Census is taken every ten years, population numbers are sent to the states and used to redraw legislative and congressional districts.
When the nation had only 13 colonies and only 65 members in Congress, Georgia had three. Today, the number of congressmen is set at 435. Every state has at least one member and the other 385 seats are reapportioned among the states, based on state population. Last year's Census showed ten states had lost residents and will lose seats in Congress, but eight, including Georgia, gained population. With a state growth of 20.1 percent, Georgia gets another seat in Congress and another vote in the Electoral College.
Reapportionment, also, means redistricting the General Assembly. Since the state population is now 9,687,653, just over 53,000 people will be in each of 180 State House districts, roughly 173,000 in each of 56 State Senate districts and almost 692,000 in the 14 congressional districts.
The reapportionment process is already well under way. The joint reapportionment committee of 22 representatives and 16 senators is holding 12 two-hour public hearings from 5 to 7 p.m. May 16th through June 30th, beginning on the eastern side of the state. The dozens of people who spoke in Athens last Monday evening weren't shy about their feelings. Folks from Rockdale, Clark and Oconee counties had definite suggestions about redrawing their districts to better suit the population. Beginning next week, the next four hearings will be in western Georgia and the five meetings in middle Georgia will wrap up in Atlanta on June 30th.
Call the Joint Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee Co-chairmen - Representative Roger Lane, 404 656-5087 and Senator Mitch Seabaugh, 404 656-6446 - to inquire about the locations of upcoming meetings in the towns listed below. There will be a sign-up sheet at each location and you may register to speak upon arrival. It is a perfect opportunity to have input into the configuration of your political districts. Atlanta and Columbus info below.
Sue Ella Deadwyler, Capitol correspondent.
Upcoming Meetings
May 23, Albany; May 24, Valdosta; June 6, Columbus;
June 7, Cartersville; June 13, Macon; June 14, Stockbridge;
June 20, Dalton; June 21, Gainesville; June 30, Atlanta
The Reapportionment meeting for ATL will be on Thursday, June 30th. It is from 5-7 PM at Georgia Tech.
College of Management
LeCraw Auditorium
800 West Peachtree NW
Atlanta, GA
If you go to the site below you can enter your address and get directions from your home. Do any of you want to plan to have dinner afterwards or before?
The Reapportionment meeting in Columbus will be on Monday, June 6 from 5-7p.m.
Yesterday in Athens, each person who wanted to speak was given 3 minutes to say what was on their mind. This allowed everyone an opportunity to address the Reapportionment Committee. This is a hearing only.
Committee members are not allowed to answer questions or ask questions.
You can follow the public hearings in each community. They are being recorded and will be available on the web.
This is a critical step in governance.
Once the new district lines are drawn, they will not be revisited for 10 years. It is important that it is done right.
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RECENT AND
UPCOMING VOTES
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RECENT SENATE VOTES
Motion to Proceed; Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act - Vote Rejected (52-48)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to proceed to consideration of this bill that would end certain tax breaks for large oil companies. The bill may resurface as part of the upcoming budget negotiations. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
Motion to Proceed; Offshore Production and Safety Act of 2011 - Vote Rejected (42-57, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to take up this bill intended to increase offshore oil production. The bill is similar to the offshore oil bills passed in the House earlier this month. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Cloture Motion; Nomination of Goodwin Liu to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit - Vote Rejected (52-43, 1 Present, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate rejected this cloture motion on the nomination of Goodwin Liu to be a federal appeals court judge. A cloture motion requires 60 votes to end debate and move on to a final vote. Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO......send e-mail or see bio
UPCOMING VOTES
PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - S.1038
The Senate is scheduled to take up this four-year extension of provisions in the Patriot Act that are set to expire on May 27. The House may also take up its version of the bill.
House Budget Resolution, FY2012 - H.CON.RES.34
The Senate is expected to vote this week on the House's 2012 fiscal year budget resolution.
Defense Authorization, FY2012 - H.R.1540
The House is scheduled to work on this bill authorizing defense spending in the next fiscal year. |
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF MAY 23, 2011
WEEK OF MAY 23, 2011
MONDAY, MAY 23RD
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1407 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011(Sponsored by Rep. Jon Runyan / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 1627 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements for the placement of monuments in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Miller / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 1383 - Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Miller / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 1657 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (Sponsored by Rep. Marlin Stutzman / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 1893 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
TUESDAY, MAY 24TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business and recess immediately. The House will reconvene at approximately 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of receiving, in a joint meeting with the Senate, the Honorable Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel.
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session.
S. 990 - A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes, as amended (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Sen. Mary Landrieu / Small Business Committee)
H.R. 1216 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie / Energy and Commerce Committee)
H.R. 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee)
Possible consideration of legislation relating to expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Subject to a Rule) (Judiciary Committee / Permanent Select Intelligence Committee)
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Hearing on “Corporate Campaigns and the NLRB: The Impact of Union Pressure on Job Creation”
(Thursday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m.)
Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Hearing on “Corporate Campaigns and the NLRB: The Impact of Union Pressure on Job Creation”
(Thursday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m.)
1. H.R. 3 [112th] - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
2. H.R. 1473 [112th] - Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
3. H.R. 1351 [112th] - United States Postal Service Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011
4. H.R. 1230 [112th] - Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act
5. H.R. 4173 [111th] - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
6. H.R. 1 [112th] - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
7. H.R. 3590 [111th] - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
8. H.R. 1213 [112th] - To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges
9. H.R. 1363 [112th] - Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
10. H.R. 25 [112th] - Fair Tax Act of 2011
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF MAY 2, 2011
WEEK OF MAY 2, 2011
MONDAY, MAY 2ND
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1423 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the "Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office" (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
2) H.R. 362 - To redesignate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street in Midland, Texas, as the "George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush United States Courthouse and George Mahon Federal Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
TUESDAY, MAY 3RD
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 1213 - Repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton / Energy and Commerce Committee)
H.R. 1214 - Repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Burgess / Energy and Commerce Committee)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith / Judiciary Committee / Ways and Means Committee)
THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes for the week are expected no later than 3:00 p.m.
H.R. 1230 - Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Doc Hastings / Natural Resources Committee)
Possible Consideration of H.R. 1229 - Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Doc Hastings / Natural Resources Committee)
FRIDAY, MAY 6TH
On Friday, the House is not in session.
On Friday, the House is not in session.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power Hearing on
“The American Energy Initiative” (Thursday, May 5th at 9:30 a.m.)
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power Hearing on
“The American Energy Initiative” (Thursday, May 5th at 9:30 a.m.)
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Last Updated: March 30, 2011
SB98 - The hearing scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 30 by the House Public Safety and Homeland Safety Committee was canceled due to a lengthy hearing on the Tax Bill by the House of Representatives. The Hearing has been rescheduled for tomorrow, March 31, at 3:00 PM in Room 515 CLOB - (Coverdell Legislative Office Building). The Coverdell Legislative Office Building is located at 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA. The building is across the street from the south side of the Capitol Building. Members who are available to make this hearing should make every effort to attend.
Dear GCO Member,
Action has been taken concerning two of the three gun bills in the House since our last update on the three Senate Bills that passed the Senate week before last. Here is the latest information concerning each of the gun bills currently in the House:
Again, please be aware that all legislation is fluid and undergoes many changes during the legislative cycle. There are still changes that your leadership feels must be made in order for GCO to support either of the other two bills. Hopefully, the issues will be addressed tomorrow on SB98 however, there are no guarantees all those issues will be addressed in their entirety. We anticipate more upcoming public hearings on these bills in the waning days of this year’s legislative session. We will be asking for your support at these hearings, and will give you all the notice we can when we have the dates and times.
There has been talk, including this article last Monday in the AJC stating that the House is wanting a comprehensive gun bill instead of a piecemeal of several bills that do not address all the important issues.
By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Christopher Quinn - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the meantime, members should continue to contact their representatives and voice their support and concerns for each of these bills. As always, when contacting your elected officials, please remember to politely state your position on any bill you wish to see passed and if attending a hearing, please conduct yourself in an appropriate manner.
The GeorgiaCarry website has the contact information for Governor Deal, the newly elected officials and committee members that we will be working with this session (Georgia Legislative Page).
Over the course of the Congress, there will be additional legislation added to this list. We will notify you when that happens and count on your help to move these pieces of legislation forward so they have the chance to become law.
HB 33
Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide
SB98 - The hearing scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 30 by the House Public Safety and Homeland Safety Committee was canceled due to a lengthy hearing on the Tax Bill by the House of Representatives. The Hearing has been rescheduled for tomorrow, March 31, at 3:00 PM in Room 515 CLOB - (Coverdell Legislative Office Building). The Coverdell Legislative Office Building is located at 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA. The building is across the street from the south side of the Capitol Building. Members who are available to make this hearing should make every effort to attend.
Dear GCO Member,
Action has been taken concerning two of the three gun bills in the House since our last update on the three Senate Bills that passed the Senate week before last. Here is the latest information concerning each of the gun bills currently in the House:
SB26 - Passed the House Judiciary Committee today by a vote of 6-3 and now heads to the House Rules Committee. SB26 passed with an amendment sponsored by GCO that made the prohibition of firearm seizure illegal at all times whether during a declared state of emergency or not. This amendment was offered by Representative Mark Hatfield, R-177. This bill if passed on the House floor and signed into law will prohibit the seizure of your firearms in any instance except those that involve criminal investigations.
SB98 - Hearing scheduled today, Wednesday, March 30 by the House Public Safety and Homeland Safety Committee. The Hearing will be held at 3:00 PM in Room 515 CLOB (Coverdell Legislative Office Building). The Coverdell Legislative Office Building is located at 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA. The building is across the street from the south side of the Capitol Building. Members who are available to make this hearing should make every effort to attend.
SB102 - Assigned to the House Judiciary - Non Civil Committee. No meetings scheduled at this time.
SB26 is now acceptable to GCO and members should begin contacting the Rules Committee and your Representative immediately and politely urge them to vote for the passage of SB26 when it comes to the floor. SB98 - Hearing scheduled today, Wednesday, March 30 by the House Public Safety and Homeland Safety Committee. The Hearing will be held at 3:00 PM in Room 515 CLOB (Coverdell Legislative Office Building). The Coverdell Legislative Office Building is located at 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GA. The building is across the street from the south side of the Capitol Building. Members who are available to make this hearing should make every effort to attend.
SB102 - Assigned to the House Judiciary - Non Civil Committee. No meetings scheduled at this time.
| Rules Committee Members | ||
| John Meadows Chairman | Rich Golick Vice Chairman | James Mills Secretary |
| Stacey Abrams Ex-Officio | Carolyn Hugley Ex-Officio | Jan Jones Ex-Officio |
| Edward Lindsey Ex-Officio | Larry O'Neal Ex-Officio | |
| Tim Bearden | Tommy Benton | David Casas |
| Mickey Channell | Sharon Cooper | Katie Dempsey |
| Karla Drenner | Earl Ehrhart | Gerald Greene |
| Bob Hanner | Bill Hembree | Judy Manning |
| Billy Mitchell | Greg Morris | Howard Mosby |
| Butch Parrish | Tom Rice | Jay Roberts |
| Ed Setzler | Donna Sheldon | Lynn Smith |
| Richard Smith | Calvin Smyre | Ron Stephens |
| Len Walker | Tom Weldon | Wendell Willard |
There has been talk, including this article last Monday in the AJC stating that the House is wanting a comprehensive gun bill instead of a piecemeal of several bills that do not address all the important issues.
By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Christopher Quinn - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
When the Legislature convenes Monday for the 34th day of the 40-day session, the agenda will be dominated by the 2012 state budget, a suddenly revamped proposal to overhaul the state tax code and Sunday alcohol sales. That will leave little oxygen in the Capitol for much else, despite that of more than 2,000 bills introduced this year, only seven have reached Gov. Nathan Deal's desk.
But other major issues, including guns and abortion, might fall victim to the time crunch, House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, said.
Senate Bill 102, which does away with restrictions on where weapons can be carried, will likely end up part of discussions after the session about an omnibus gun bill that has been taking shape in the House, Ralston said. And SB 210, which makes it easier for women to sue abortion providers for performing abortions, did not get careful enough scrutiny, he said.
“When you’re dealing with things that are so fundamental and so important, it seems to me that’s an issue we ought to be having a serious, thoughtful discussion about,” Ralston said. “I’m not sure that happened over there [in the Senate]. I’m not sure there’s enough time to have the kind of serious discussion that requires over here.”
Due to the above and the changes we feel necessary to be made especially to SB102, these bills may not be completed this year; however, next year’s legislative session is simply a continuation of this year’s. These bills will pick up right where they left off, having already passed the Senate, and, by then, undergone significant scrutiny in House Committee. Given the issues that have arisen with unhelpful amendments and language added to these bills, GCO applauds the legislature for taking the time to carefully examine these bills, and appreciates the opportunity to work alongside our legislators to create the best bills possible for Georgians and their Second Amendment rights.
As usual, GCO will continue to work with and monitor the progress of each bill, championing the positive changes and opposing any negative changes that might occur.In the meantime, members should continue to contact their representatives and voice their support and concerns for each of these bills. As always, when contacting your elected officials, please remember to politely state your position on any bill you wish to see passed and if attending a hearing, please conduct yourself in an appropriate manner.
The GeorgiaCarry website has the contact information for Governor Deal, the newly elected officials and committee members that we will be working with this session (Georgia Legislative Page).
This entire week the U.S. Congress is back home in their states/districts to spend some time listening to constituents. This is a great time to meet with your members of Congress to talk about ACT! for America and to ask for their support on four pieces of legislation that are already on our “High Priority List.” Check to find out if your Senator or Representative will be holding a “Town Hall” meeting or appearing at any other community event this week and, if possible, attend!
Take a look at the first legislative proposals to make our “High Priority” list, below, to become familiar with the legislation. Then, be sure to go to the Contact Congress link on our website (Contact Congress). There, click on the name of each piece of legislation to learn more about it. If you are not able to meet with your elected official this week, you can follow the instructions on our website to send a letter to your Member of Congress, asking for support of the legislation.
It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s critical that your congressional elected officials hear from you. Remember, they represent YOU in the U.S. Congress.
Take a look at the first legislative proposals to make our “High Priority” list, below, to become familiar with the legislation. Then, be sure to go to the Contact Congress link on our website (Contact Congress). There, click on the name of each piece of legislation to learn more about it. If you are not able to meet with your elected official this week, you can follow the instructions on our website to send a letter to your Member of Congress, asking for support of the legislation.
It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s critical that your congressional elected officials hear from you. Remember, they represent YOU in the U.S. Congress.
Sponsor: Rep. Steve King (R-IA)
Official website: http://steveking.house.gov/
Address:
1131 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
1131 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4426
Fax: 202-225-3193
Fax: 202-225-3193
OpenCongress Summary
This bill would eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Current U.S. law automatically recognizes any person born on American soil as a natural born citizen. Under the bill, only children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or an undocumented immigrant serving in the military would be considered citizens.
Sponsor: Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC)
Official website: http://myrick.house.gov/
Address:
230 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
230 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-1976
Fax: 202-225-3389
Fax: 202-225-3389
1/26/2011--Introduced.First Responders Fighting Terrorism Protection Act of 2011 - Grants qualified immunity from civil liability for a first responder who: (1) takes reasonable action to prevent an act of terrorism; or (2) observes or receives a report of, and takes reasonable action to read more here.
Official Summary
1/26/2011--Introduced. First Responders Fighting Terrorism Protection Act of 2011 - Grants qualified immunity from civil liability for a first responder who:
(1) takes reasonable action to prevent an act of terrorism; or
(2) observes or receives a report of, and takes reasonable action to respond to, any suspicious transaction, activity, or occurrence that indicates that an individual may be engaging, or preparing to engage, in a violation of law relating to a terrorist act. Makes a first responder not entitled to assert the defense of qualified immunity nevertheless immune from civil liability under federal, state, and local law if such responder acted in good faith and on objectively reasonable suspicion. Entitles a first responder found to be immune from liability under this Act to recover from the plaintiff all reasonable costs and attorney fees.
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(1) takes reasonable action to prevent an act of terrorism; or
(2) observes or receives a report of, and takes reasonable action to respond to, any suspicious transaction, activity, or occurrence that indicates that an individual may be engaging, or preparing to engage, in a violation of law relating to a terrorist act. Makes a first responder not entitled to assert the defense of qualified immunity nevertheless immune from civil liability under federal, state, and local law if such responder acted in good faith and on objectively reasonable suspicion. Entitles a first responder found to be immune from liability under this Act to recover from the plaintiff all reasonable costs and attorney fees.
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Sponsor: Rep. Peter King (R-NY); Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Official website: http://peteking.house.gov/
Address:
339 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
339 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7896
Fax: 202-226-2279
Fax: 202-226-2279
Official website: http://collins.senate.gov
Address:
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2523
Fax: 202-224-2693
Fax: 202-224-2693
1/26/2011--Introduced.See Something, Say Something Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant immunity from civil liability to persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity indicating that an individual may be e
Official Summary
1/26/2011--Introduced.See Something, Say Something Act of 2011 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant immunity from civil liability to persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity indicating that an individual may be engaging, or preparing to engage, in a violation of law relating to an act of terrorism.Grants qualified immunity from civil liability to any authorized official who observes, or receives a report of, such activity and takes reasonable action in good faith to respond, consistent with applicable law in the relevant jurisdiction. Provides that an authorized official not entitled to assert the defense of qualified immunity shall nonetheless be immune from civil immunity if that official takes reasonable action, in good faith, to respond to the reported activity.
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Sponsor: Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
Official website: http://franks.house.gov/
Address:
2435 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
2435 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4576
Fax: 202-225-6328
Fax: 202-225-6328
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HB 33
Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide
First Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Budget Act," so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Current Status
Mar/14/2011 - House Passed/Adopted
HB 87
Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact
Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the "Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.
HB 69
Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB242
Current Status
Mar/04/2011 - Senate Read and Referred
Sponsored By
(4) Austin, Rick 10th(5) Allison, Stephen 8th(6) Lindsey, Edward 54thHB 69
Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Current Status
Feb/09/2011 - House Committee Favorably Reported
Sponsored By
(4) Amerson, Amos 9th(5) Parsons, Don 42nd(6) Ehrhart, Earl 36thHB242
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Current Status
Mar/03/2011 - House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Sponsored By
(4) Weldon, Tom 3rd(5) Allison,Stephen 8th (6) Spencer,Jason180th
Both SB26 and SB98 have passed in the Senate and are headed to the House. Crossover day is Wednesday. SB102 will need to have a floor vote by Wednesday in order to be considered in the House this year.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Current Status
Mar/14/2011 - House First Readers
Sponsored By
(4) Albers, John 56th(5) Ginn, Frank 47th(6) Goggans, Greg 7
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Current Status
Mar/14/2011 - Senate Passed/Adopted
Sponsored By
