U.S. House continues debate on Iran nuclear deal. Agenda for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

By Lynn R. Mitchell

After taking on the Iran Nuclear deal on Wednesday, the House will continue discussion today with resolutions from the Foreign Affairs Committee sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo and Rep. John Boehner. Here is the U.S. House schedule from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office for today….

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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H. Res. 411 – Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate
(Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo / Foreign Affairs Committee) 

Begin Consideration of H.R. 3461 – To Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran (Closed Rule, Three Hours of Debate)
(Sponsored by Rep. John Boehner / Foreign Affairs Committee) 

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U.S. House debates Iran nuclear deal … schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015

By Lynn R. Mitchell

Today Congress will debate the Iran issue, the nuclear program presented by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry that has overwhelming Republican disapproval. Here is the schedule from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office….

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 1:30–2:30 p.m.

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H. J. Res. 64 – Disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran (Closed Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Ed Royce / Foreign Affairs Committee / Financial Services Committee / Judiciary Committee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee / Ways and Means Committee)

The Rule provides for ten hours of debate equally divided among the committees of jurisdiction with a final period of debate, which shall not exceed one hour, controlled by the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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They’re back. Congress returns after August break … U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, September 8, 2015

By Lynn R. Mitchell

After returning home to all parts of the nation for the month of August, Congress will return to Washington on Tuesday to again take up business. Below is the U.S. House schedule from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office for  Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.

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Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 1344 – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie / Energy and Commerce Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, July 29, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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H.R. 1994 – VA Accountability Act of 2015 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Miller / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, July 28, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

TUESDAY, JULY 28TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:45-5:45 p.m.

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H.R. 427 – Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2015 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Todd Young / Judiciary Committee)

The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:

U.S. House schedule for Monday, July 27, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

MONDAY, JULY 27TH
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.

One Minute Speeches

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 1138 – Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Simpson / Natural Resources Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Thursday, July 23, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 12:45-1:45 p.m. Last votes expected: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

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H.R. 1599 – Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo / Energy and Commerce Committee / Agriculture Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Thursday, July 16, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

THURSDAY, JULY 16TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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H.R. 2898 – Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David Valadao / Natural Resources Committee / Agriculture Committee)

The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:

Rep. Tom McClintock Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. McNerney / DeSaulnier / Garamendi / Costa Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. John Garamendi Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Doug LaMalfa Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. Calvert/ LaMalfa / Denham / Valadao Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jim Costa Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Reps. LaMalfa / Walden Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Raul Grijalva Amendment (10 minutes of debate) 

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U.S. House schedule for Wednesday, July 15, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Last votes expected: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

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H.R. 3038 – Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Ways and Means Committee)

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) S. 984 – Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Sen. David Vitter / Ways and Means Committee)

2) S. 971 – Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden / Ways and Means Committee)

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U.S. House schedule for Tuesday, July 14, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 3:00–4:00 p.m.

One Minute Speeches

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 2722 – Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney / Financial Services Committee)

2) H.R. 251 – Homes for Heroes Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee)

3) H.R. 1047 – Housing Assistance Efficiency Act (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Peters / Financial Services Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Monday, July 13, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

MONDAY, JULY 13TH
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.

One Minute Speeches

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 1023 – Small Business Investment Company Capital Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot / Small Business Committee)

2) H.R. 208 – Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Nydia Velázquez / Small Business Committee)

3) H.R. 2670 – Microloan Modernization Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton / Small Business Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Friday, July 10, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy….

FRIDAY, JULY 10TH
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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Complete Consideration of H.R. 6 – 21st Century Cures Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton / Energy and Commerce Committee)

The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments:

U.S. House schedule for Thursday, July 9, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office….

THURSDAY, JULY 9TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 3:15–4:15 p.m.

One Minute Speeches

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

H.R. 2647 – Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman / Agriculture Committee / Natural Resources Committee)

U.S. House schedule for Thursday, June 25, 2015

From Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office….

THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Last votes expected: 12:15-1:15 p.m.

One Minute Speeches

Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1295 – Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan / Ways and Means Committee)

Postponed Suspension Votes:

OPM security breach hits Va Congresswoman Barbara Comstock

By Lynn R. Mitchell

Virginia Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-10th) revealed Wednesday that her personal information had been compromised in the security hack, thought to be perpetrated by China, that affected the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

As noted by reporter Tal Kopan in Politico, Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) was also affected. Both had worked on the Hill before elected office.

Comstock, whose northern Virginia district includes a large number of federal employees, wrote a letter to the director of OPM that that all are justifiably alarmed. The White House, meanwhile, stood behind the OPM director amid calls for her removal.

Comstock’s letter: