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July 4 2009

July 2009 3 July 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.   2 July 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.   1 July 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.   June 2009 30 June 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.   29 June 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.   26 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Votes could occur as early as 9:00 a.m. // H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Rep. Waxman - Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks - Appropriations) // Postponed Amendment Votes (9) : Dicks Manager's Amendment // Heller Amendment // Jordan Amendment // Stearns Amendment // Flake Amendment #1 // Campbell Amendment #3 // Flake Amendment #3 // Hensarling Amendment #1 // Flake Amendment #4 // Special Orders   26 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate stands adjourned for the Independence Day recess and will reconvene on July 6th at 2 pm.   25 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Structured Rule,) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Skelton Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes) ; McKeon / Skelton Amendment (10 minutes); McGovern et al Amendment #2 (10 minutes); McGovern et al Amendment #3 (10 minutes); En Bloc #1 Amendment (20 minutes); Franks / Cantor / Sessions / Broun / Roskam Amendment (10 minutes); Akin / Forbes Amendment (10 minutes); En Bloc #2 Amendment (20 minutes); Connolly Amendment #20 (10 minutes); Cummings Amendment #87 (10 minutes); Holt Amendment #8 (10 minutes); Maloney / Honda Amendment (10 minutes); En Bloc #3 Amendment (20 minutes); En Bloc #4 Amendment (20 minutes) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Dicks / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Dicks Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes); Chaffetz Amendment (10 minutes); Garrett Amendment (10 minutes); Heller Amendment (10 minutes); Jordan Amendment (10 minutes); Smith (TX) Amendment (10 minutes); Stearns Amendment (10 minutes); Walden Amendment (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 4 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Flake or his designee: / Flake Amendment # 22 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 23 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 24 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 25 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 26 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 27 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 28 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 29 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 30 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 31 (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 1 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Campbell or his designee: Campbell Amendment #66 (10 minutes); Campbell Amendment #67 (10 minutes); Campbell Amendment #68 (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 1 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Hensarling or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #61 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #62 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #63 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #64 (10 minutes) // Special Orders   25 June 2009 -  : Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.   25 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.   24 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 2990 - Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009 (Rep. Skelton - Armed Services) // H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Price (NC) - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 2647 -National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton - Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders   24 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene to consider the articles of impeachment of judge Samuel B. Kent. At 11:00 a.m. the Senate will proceed to the cloture vote on the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.   23 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) S. 407 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 ( Sen. Akaka / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 2) H.R. 1172 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors ( Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 3) H.R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 ( Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 4) H.R. 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act ( Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 5) H.R. 1777 - Making technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   23 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   22 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.   22 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   19 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   19 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2918 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 (Structured Rule) (Wasserman Schultz / Appropriations Committee) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: McCarthy (NY) Amendment (10 minutes) // H.Res. 520 - Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Privileged Resolution, Two Hours of Debate) (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   18 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations Committee) Rolled Amendment Votes (26): Roe Amendment #25 ; Nadler Amendment ; Eddie Bernice Johnson Amendment ; Hensarling Amendment #6 ; Lewis (CA) Amendment #118 ; Tiahrt Amendment; Cuellar Amendment ; Price Amendment #96 ; Hodes Amendment ; Nunes Amendment ; Blackburn Amendment #111; Burton Amendment #71 ; Price Amendment #97; Jordan Amendment #100 ; Reichert Amendment #114 ; Broun Amendment #59 ; Hensarling Amendment #79; Hensarling Amendment #76 ; Campbell Amendment #105 ; Campbell Amendment #104; Campbell Amendment #107; Flake Amendment #87 ; Flake Amendment #86 ; Flake Amendment #85 ; Flake Amendment #91 ; Flake Amendment #84 // H.Res. 520 - Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   18 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of S.Con.Res.26, the Slavery Apology resolution.   17 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Continued Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations) // The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Moore Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #6 (10 minutes) // Bordallo Amendment (10 minutes) // Waters Amendment (10 minutes) // Roe Amendment #25 (10 minutes) // Nadler Amendment (10 minutes) // Eddie Bernice Johnson Amendment (10 minutes) // Boswell Amendment (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment #59 (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment #60 (10 minutes) // Quigley Amendment (10 minutes) // Nunes Amendment (10 minutes) // Tiahrt Amendment (10 minutes) // Burton Amendment #71 (10 minutes) // Linder Amendment (10 minutes) // Price Amendment #96 (10 minutes) // Price Amendment #97(10 minutes) // Hodes Amendment (10 minutes) // Jordan Amendment #100 (10 minutes) // Cuellar Amendment (10 minutes) // Blackburn Amendment #111(10 minutes) // Reichert Amendment #114 (10 minutes) // Lewis (CA) Amendment #118 (10 minutes) // The rule also makes in order up to 10 of the following amendments if offered by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #76 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #77 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #78 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #79 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #80 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #81 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #82 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #83 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #84 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #85 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #86 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #87 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #88 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #89 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #90 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #91 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #104 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #105 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #106 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #107 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #108 (10 minutes) // Special Orders   17 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.   16 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.   16 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The Former Members Association will have their annual meeting on the floor at 8:30 am. // The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening. // One Minutes // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.R. 403 - Homes for Heroes Act (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee); ) S. 614 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 3) H.R. 1674 - National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act Amendments (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee); 4) H.Res. 366 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Conference Report on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Rule Waives All Points of Order, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Modified Open Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.R. 2470 - The "Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rooney / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 780 - Student Internet Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Putnam / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.R. 2247 - Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   15 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   15 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12;30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (19 Bills) // 1) S. 615 - Providing additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (Sen. Collins / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 430 - Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy (Rep. Pascrell / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 309 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (Rep. King (NY) / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 479 - Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to United States-Japan relations (Rep. Hirono / Foreign Affairs) // 5) H.R. 2422 - The "Kyle G. West Post Office Building" Designation Act(Rep. Carter / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.R. 2325 - The "Laredo Veterans Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Cuellar / Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.R. 2470 - The "Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Rooney / Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.Res. 493 - Recognizing the significant contributions of Hillel (Rep. Klein / Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 428 - Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children (Rep. McIntyre / Education and Labor) // 10) H.R. 729 - Phylicia's Law (Rep. Rothman / Education and Labor) // 11) H.R. 780 - Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Putnam / Education and Labor) // 12) H.Res. 390 - Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's National Churchill Museum" (Rep. Luetkemeyer / Education and Labor) // 13) H.Con.Res. 135 - Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol (Rep. Lewis (GA) / House Administration) // 14) H.Con.Res. 131 - Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of “In God We Trust” in the Capitol Visitor Center (Rep. Lungren / House Administration) // 15) H.Res. 540 - Expressing condolences to families affected by ConAgra Foods Plant Explosion in Garner, North Carolina (Rep. Etheridge / Judiciary) // 16) H.R. 2765 - To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services (Rep. Cohen / Judiciary) // 17) H.Res. 530 - Honoring Commending the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game and recognizing the historical significance of the location of the game in Cincinnati, Ohio (Rep. Driehaus / Judiciary) // 18) H.R. 2661 - Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Gohmert / Judiciary) // 19) H.R. 2247 - Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Rep. Cohen / Judiciary) // Special Orders   12 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // Senate Amendment to H.R. 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Rep. Waxman - Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders   12 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.   11 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.   11 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) Motion to Instruct Conferees. // H.R. 1886 - Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1687 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Boccieri - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders   10 June 2009 -  HOUSE EDUCATION & LABOR COMMITTEE: Hearing on the "single payer" health care option.   10 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 2410 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Berman Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Ros-Lehtinen Amendment (10 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Hunter Amendment (10 minutes); Nadler Amendment (10 minutes); McCaul Amendment (10 minutes); Larsen / Kirk Amendment (10 minutes); Sessions Amendment (10 minutes); Davis (CA) / Grayson Amendment (10 minutes); Brown-Waite Amendment #55 (10 minutes); Holt Amendment (10 minutes); Brown-Waite Amendment #57 (10 minutes); Bishop (NY) Amendment (10 minutes); Moore (WI) Amendment (10 minutes); Royce Amendment (10 minutes); Meeks Amendment (10 minutes); Matheson Amendment (10 minutes); Kirkpatrick Amendment (10 minutes); Kirk Amendment (10 minutes); Lynch Amendment (10 minutes) ; Hill Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Teague et al Amendment (10 minutes); Johnson (TX) Amendment #16 (10 minutes); Johnson (TX) Amendment #83 (10 minutes); Poe Amendment (10 minutes); Castle / Dent Amendment (10 minutes) //Possible Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 453 - Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service (Rep. Matsui / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 454 - Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Rep. Poe / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.R. 1687 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Boccieri / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders   10 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009 9:30 a.m.: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.   9 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (17 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 505 - Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009 (Rep. Slaughter - Judiciary) // 2) H.Res. 515 - Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009 (Rep. Franks - Judiciary) // 3) H.R. 2675 - Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary) // 4) H.R. 1741 - Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009 (Rep. Cummings Judiciary) // 5) H.R. 2344 - Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee - Judiciary) // 5) H.Res. 503 - National Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week (Rep. Altmire - Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 453 - Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service (Rep. Matsui - Education and Labor) // 8) H.Res. 411 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California (Rep. McCarthy (CA) - Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 454 - Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Rep. Poe - Education and Labor) // 10) H.R. 1687 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Boccieri - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 11) H.Res. 472 - Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States (Rep. Dent - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12) H.Res. 410 - Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States (Rep. Klein - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 13) H.Res. 484 -Expressing support for designation of June 10th as "National Pipeline Safety Day" (Rep. Larsen - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 14) H.Res. 385 - Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man (Rep. Bishop (GA) - Financial Services) // 15) H.Res. 502 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Rep. Gary Miller - Financial Services) // 16) H.Res. 498 - Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary (Rep. Teague - Homeland Security) // 17) H.R. 2751 - Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (Rep. Sutton - Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders   9 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.   8 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R. 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.   8 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 1736 - International Science and Technology Cooperation Act (Rep. Baird / Science and Technology Committee); 2) H.R. 1709 - STEM Education Coordination Act (Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee); 3) H.Res. 492 - Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week (Rep. Carnahan / Science and Technology Committee); 4) H.Res. 356 - Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010 as "Boy Scouts of America Day" (Rep. Hall (TX) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 5) H.Res. 435 - Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage (Rep. Honda / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 6) H.Res. 420 - Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day (Rep. Latta / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.R. 885 - Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act (Rep. Larson / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 8) H.R. 466 - Wounded Veteran Job Security Act (Rep. Doggett / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   5 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   5 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.   4 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Jackson-Lee - Homeland Security) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 626 - Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009 (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory (Rep. Duncan - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 232 - Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy (Rep. Graves – Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 1817 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 North West Street in Somerville, Tennessee, as the "John S. Wilder Post Office Building" (Rep. Blackburn - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders   4 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.   3 June 2009 -  SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Hearing on GM/Chrysler dealership closures.   3 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" // Suspensions (5 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1817 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 North West Street in Somerville, Tennessee, as the "John S. Wilder Post Office Building" (Rep. Blackburn - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 2090 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 431 State Street in Ogdensburg, New York, as the "Frederic Remington Post Office Building" (Rep. McHugh - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 2173 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1009 Crystal Road in Island Falls, Maine, as the "Carl B. Smith Post Office" (Rep. Michaud - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Con.Res. 109 - Honoring the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital and its transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009 (Rep. Connolly - Energy and Commerce) // 5) H.Res. 437 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month (Rep. Napolitano - Energy and Commerce) // H.R. 31 - Lumbee Recognition Act (Rep. McIntyre - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 1385 - Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 (Rep. Moran (VA) - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory (Rep. Duncan - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 232 - Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy (Rep. Graves - Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 471 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009 (Rep. Kratovil - Armed Services) // Special Orders   3 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act .   2 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Suspensions (18 Bills) // 1) H.R. 325 - Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 1120 - Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (TX) / Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 1393 - Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 1044 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Natural Resources) // 5) H.R. 1280 - To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Resources) // 6) H.R. 1287 - D. Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Natural Resources) // 7) H.R. 689 - To interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (Sponsored by Rep. Herger / Natural Resources) // 8) H.R. 2330 - Camp Hale Study Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Natural Resources) // 9) H.R. 2430 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Natural Resources) // 10) H.J.Res. 40 - Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Natural Resources) // 11) H.Res. 421 - Recognizing and commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th year anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Roe / Natural Resources) // 12) H.R. 1380 - Josh Miller HEARTS Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sutton / Education and Labor) // 13) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan / Education and Labor) // 14) H.Res. 232 - Commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor) // 15) H.R. 1662 - Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act (Sponsored by Rep. Barrow / Education and Labor) // 16) H.Res. 259 - Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Armed Services) // 17) H.Res. 471 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Kratovil / Armed Services) // 18) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the brutal suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square (Sponsored by Rep. Levin / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders   2 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Regina McCarthy, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.   1 June 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.   1 June 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   May 2009 29 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   28 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   27 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   26 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   25 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   22 May 2009 -  PRESS BRIEFING: Speaker Nancy Pelosi's weekly briefing.   22 May 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   21 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Conference Report on S. 454 - Weapon System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Rule Waives all Points of Order, 1 Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) // H.R. 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee). The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Manager's Amendment (20 minutes) / Lee (NY) et al Amendment (10 minutes) / Richardson Amendment (10 minutes) / Burgess Amendment (10 minutes) / Cuellar et al Amendment (10 minutes) / McCaul Amendment (10 minutes) / Murphy / Christopher Amendment (10 minutes) / Cassidy Amendment (10 minutes) / Kilroy Amendment (10 minutes) / Frelinghuysen Amendment (10 minutes) / Lowery et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   21 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2346, the Supplemental Appropriations bill.   20 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: the Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act   20 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Senate Amendment to H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services) // H.R. 2352 - Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Small Business) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Velazquez Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes); Boccieri Amendment (10 minutes); Himes Amendment (10 minutes); Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Murphy (NY) Amendment (10 minutes); Nye Amendment (10 minutes); Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 297 - Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 374 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary) // Special Orders   19 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 2182 - Enhanced Oversight of State and Local Economic Recovery Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform); 2) H.R. 466 - Wounded Veteran Job Security Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Veterans' Affairs); 3) H.R. 1170 - To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs); 4) H.R. 1088 - Mandatory Veteran Specialist Training Act (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs); 5) H.R. 1089 - Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs); 6) H.Res. 360 - Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day (Sponsored by Rep. Roe / Veterans' Affairs); 7) H.Con.Res. 120 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Energy and Commerce); 8) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary); 9) H.Res. 426 - Honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals during Police Week (Sponsored by Rep. McNerney / Judiciary) // House Amendment to S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Financial Services) // Special Orders   19 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.   18 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   18 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minutes; Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.Res. 448 - Congratulating the University of California, Davis (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 386 - Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team (Sponsored by Rep. Broun / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Res. 300 - Congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. McHugh / Education and Labor Committee); 4) H.Res. 297 - Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Education and Labor Committee); 5) H.Res. 347 - Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Perriello / Education and Labor Committee); 6) H.Res. 442 - Recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee); 7) H.Res. 374 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor Committee); 8) H.Res. 438 - Expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Loretta Sanchez / Education and Labor Committee); 9) S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   15 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.   15 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   14 May 2009 -  SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: A hearing on Middle East peace. Witnesses include Tony Blair.   14 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chandler / Education and Labor) // Pending Amendment Votes (3 votes) // Giffords / Cleaver Amendment // Bright Amendment // Griffith / Teague Amendment // H.R. 2356 - Fiscal Year 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Bill (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 bills) // 1) H.R. 1209 - Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Financial Services) // 2) H.R. 347 - To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Financial Services) // 3) H.Res. 377 - Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Armed Services) // Special Orders   14 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Seante will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.   13 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Chandler / Education and Labor) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: George Miller Amendment (10 minutes) // McKeon Amendment (10 minutes) // Titus et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Roe Amendment (10 minutes) // Ellsworth Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) Giffords // Cleaver Amendment (10 minutes) // Reichert Amendment (10 minutes) // // Maffei / Schwartz Amendment (10 minutes) // Bright Amendment (10 minutes) // Griffith / Teague Amendment (10 minutes) // Heinrich Amendment (10 minutes) // Lujan / Schwartz Amendment (10 minutes) // Schrader Amendment (10 minutes) // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.R. 1209 - Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Financial Services) // 2) H.R. 347 - To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Financial Services) // 3) H.Res. 377 - Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Armed Services) // 4) H.R. 2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R 2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 204 - Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry (Sponsored by Rep. Simpson / Energy and Commerce) // 2) H.Con.Res. 84 - Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 2162 - The "Herbert A Littleton Postal Station" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Minnick / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders   13 May 2009 -  SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: A hearing on torture memos   13 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to executive session for one hour of debate on the nomination of David J. Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.   12 May 2009 -  SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: A hearing on energy security. Witnesses include President Jimmy Carter.   12 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (14 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 413 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "IEEE Engineering the Future" Day on May 13, 2009 (Rep. Stearns - Science and Technology) // 2) H.Res. 387 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart - Science and Technology) // 3) H.R. 2020 - Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) // 4) H.Res. 192 - Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009 (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson - Energy and Commerce // 5) H.Res. 204 - Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene (Rep. Simpson - Energy and Commerce) // 6) H.R. 23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs) // 7) H.R. 1178 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, and for other purposes (Rep. Dent - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 8) H.Res. 415 - Commending the heroic efforts of the people fighting the floods in North Dakota and Minnesota (Rep. Pomeroy - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 9) H.Con.Res. 84 - Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month (Rep. Wamp - Oversight and Government Reform) // 10) H.Res. 370 - Expressing Support for the Goals and Ideals of "National Healthy Schools Day" (Rep. Tonko - Oversight and Government Reform) // 11) H.Res. 388 - Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day (Rep. Fortenberry - Oversight and Government Reform) // 12) H.R. 2162 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 11th Avenue South in Nampa, Idaho, as the "Herbert A Littleton Postal Station" (Rep. Minnick - Oversight and Government Reform) // 13) H.Res. 378 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain (Rep. Poe - Foreign Affairs) // 14) H.Res. 171 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU) (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Special Orders   12 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.   11 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.   11 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a pro forma session.   8 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.   8 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.   7 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last Votes expected late afternoon // Five "one-minutes" per side" // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (NC) / Financial Services Committee) // Frank Manager's Amendment (30 minutes) // Frank Amendment #36 (10 minutes) // Bachus Amendment (10 minutes) // Perlmutter Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes) // Moore (KS) et al (10 minutes) // Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes) // McNerney Amendment (10 minutes) // McHenry Amendment (10 minutes) // Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes) // Brown-Waite Amendment (10 minutes) // Titus/Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes) // Mario Diaz Balart/Wexler Amendment (10 minutes) // Weiner Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders   7 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.454, the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act.   6 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets legislative business. Last votes expected 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (General Debate Rule Only, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (NC) / Financial Services Committee) // Suspensions (6 Bills): 1) H.Res. 391 - Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month" (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.Res. 401 - Honoring the life and recognizing the far-reaching accomplishments of the Honorable Jack Kemp Jr. (Sponsored by Rep. Boehner / House Administration Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. 80 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the CVC for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Sponsored by Rep. Hirono / House Administration Committee); 4) H.R. 1107 - To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.Res.14 - Recognizing the importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling (Sponsored by Rep. Issa / Judiciary Committee); 6) S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Res. 348 - Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 367 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Sponsored by Rep. Brown (FL) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders   6 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.   5 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (12 Bills) // 1) H.R. 774 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4602 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building" (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 1397 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O’Day Post Office Building" (Rep. Lowey - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 299 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year (Rep. Lynch - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.R. 1271 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida, as the "Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building" (Rep. Hastings (FL) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 382 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 3 through May 9, 2009 (Rep. Bishop (UT) - Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 338 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month (Rep. Latham - Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 348 - Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship (Rep. Price (NC) - Education and Labor) // 8)H.Res. 353 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days (Rep. DeLauro - Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 396 - Honoring the graduating Class of 2009 at the University of California, Merced (Rep. Cardoza - Education and Labor) // 10) H.Res. 313 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 11) H.Res. 269 - Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Rep. Giffords - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12) H.Res. 367 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders   5 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.   5 May 2009 -  JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: A hearing on the economic outlook for the United States. Witness: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.   4 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.   4 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 230 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Con.Res. 111 - Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Garrett / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Con.Res. 103 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 283 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig (Sponsored by Rep. Peters / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders   1 May 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.   1 May 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.   April 2009 30 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) // Gutierrez Amendment (20 minutes) // Frank Amendment (10 minutes) // Slaughter et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Gutierrez et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Pingree Amendment (10 minutes) // Polis Amendment (10 minutes) // Jones (NC) // Amendment (10 minutes) // Maloney / Watson Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling #9 Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling #10 Amendment (10 minutes) // Minnick Amendment (10 minutes) // Price (NC) // et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Davis (CA) // / Carney Amendment (10 minutes) // Perriello Amendment (10 minutes) // Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Teague et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Schock Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders   30 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act   29 April 2009 -  SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS : A hearing on the Federal response to Swine Flu. Witness: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano & Rear Admiral Ann Schuchat.   29 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of the Democrat Budget Conference Report // H.R. 1913 - Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour and Twenty Minutes of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services ) // Suspension (1 Bill) // 1) S. 735 - Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Baucus / Ways and Means ) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 357 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Financial Services) // 3) H.R. 46 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services) // 4) H.Res. 109 - Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, and to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (Sponsored by Rep. Costa / Judiciary) // Special Orders   29 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate will begin debate on the conference report to accompany S.Con.Res.13, the Budget Resolution.   28 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (11 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 340 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 2) H.Res. 341 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Bright / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 3) H.R. 1595 - The "Brian K. Schramm Post Office Building" Designation Act(Sponsored by Rep. Lee (NY) / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 4) H.Res. 342 - Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Cao / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 5) H.Res. 357 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Financial Services ) // 6) H.R. 1243 - To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Financial Services ) // 7) H.R. 46 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services ) // 8) H.Con.Res. 36 - Calling on the President and the allies of the United States to engage with officials of the Government of Iran to raise the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity (Sponsored by Rep. Wexler / Foreign Affairs ) // 9) H.Res. 76 - Mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica (Sponsored by Rep. Burton / Foreign Affairs ) // 10) H.Res. 109 - Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights (Sponsored by Rep. Costa / Judiciary ) // 11) H.Con.Res. 104 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Judiciary ) // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 365 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Martial law rule waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules ) // Possible Consideration of the Conference Report on S.Con.Res. 13 - Democrat Budget (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget ) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 344 - Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies’ Women's Basketball Team (Sponsored by Rep. Courtney / Education and Labor ) // 2) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // Special Orders   28 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.   27 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.   27 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (7 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 329 - Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana (Sponsored by Rep. Snyder / Armed Services) // 2) H.Con.Res. 99 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 335 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 344 - Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament (Sponsored by Rep. Courtney / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // 6) H.R. 1746 - Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure) // 7) H.R. 1747 – Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders   24 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   24 April 2009 -  HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Hearing on The American Clean Energy Security Act Of 2009. Witnesses: Former Vice President Al Gore & Former Senator John Warner; Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.   24 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   23 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1145 - National Water Research and Development Initiative Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 247 - Expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day" (Rep. Skelton - Education and Labor) // 2) H.R. 1139 - COPS Improvements Act of 2009 (Rep. Weiner - Judiciary) // Special Orders.   23 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.   23 April 2009 -  HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Hearing on State Department Supplemental Request. Witness: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State.   22 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (14 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 339 - Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 (Sponsored by Reps. Langevin/Welch / Armed Services Committee) // 2) H.R. 749 - To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate (Sponsored by Rep. Jones / House Administration Committee) // 3) H.R. 1679 - House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee) // 4) H.R. 586 - Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / House Administration Committee) // 5) H.Con.Res. 86 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / House Administration Committee) // 6) S.J.Res. 8 - Providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / House Administration Committee) // 7) H.Con.Res. 101 – Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan from the people of California for placement in the United States Capitol (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (CA) / House Administration Committee) // 8) H.R. 1580 - Electronic Waste Research and Development Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee) // 9) H.R. 957 - Green Energy Education Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. McCaul – Science and Technology Committee) // 10) H.Res. 247 - Expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Education and Labor Committee) // 11) H.Res. __ - Acknowledging and Commending National Library Week (Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers / Education and Labor Committee) // 12) H.R. 1824 - Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer / Education and Labor Committee) // 13) H.R. 1139 - COPS Improvements Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) // 14) H.R. 1626 - Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary Committee) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.Con.Res. 85 - Democrat Budget and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Special Orders   22 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: the Senate with convine and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.   21 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1694 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 388 - Crane Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Baldwin - Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 411 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee - Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 1219 - Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009 (Rep. Bilbray - Natural Resources) // 5) S. 39 - A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze" (Sen. McCain - Natural Resources) // 6) H.Res. 320 - Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin (Rep. Watt - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.Res. 254 - Recognizing the designation of March 2009 as Irish American Heritage Month and honoring the significance of Irish Americans in the history and progress of the United States (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.R. 1516 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 37926 Church Street in Dade City, Florida, as the "Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office" (Rep. Brown-Waite - Oversight and Government Reform) // 9) H.Res. 214 - Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped the Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009 (Rep. Guthrie - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.   21 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and proceeds to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Christopher R. Hill, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.   20 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.   20 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.   17 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   16 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   15 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   14 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   13 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   10 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   9 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   8 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   7 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   6 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   3 April 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.   2 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.   2 April 2009 -  HOUSE OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM : A hearing on the collapse and federal rescue of AIG and what it means for the U.S. economy.   2 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: *NEW TIME* The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 8:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Energy and Commerce Committee) Postponed Amendment Vote: Buyer Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute // Complete Consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 - The Democrat Budget (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) One hour of general debate remains and the rule makes in order the following amendments: Woolsey Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Jordan/Price (GA)/Pence Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Lee (CA)/Scott (VA) Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Ryan Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes) // Special Orders   1 April 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-mintes" per side // H.R. 1664 - To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Grayson / Financial Services Committee) // Frank Amendment (20 minutes) Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes) // Meeks Amendment (10 minutes) // Bean / McMahon Amendment (10 minutes) // Bilirakis Amendment (10 minutes) // DeFazio Amendment (10 minutes) // Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes) // H.R. 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Buyer Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes) // Begin Consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 - The Democrat Budget (General Debate Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution // Suspensions (3 Bills)// 1) H.R. 1804 - The Federal Retirement Reform Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 2) H.R. 1575 - End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act, as Amended (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // 3) H.Res. 298 - Congratulating the on-premise sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses (Sponsored by Rep. King (IA) / Small Business Committee) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.Res. 290 - Honoring the lives and mourning the loss of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, Members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders.   1 April 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.   March 2009 31 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1) H.Res. 290 - Honoring the lives and mourning the loss of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, Members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Judiciary Committee); 2) H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Boucher / Judiciary Committee); 3) H.R. 1029 - Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hill / Judiciary Committee); 4) H.R. 838 - Miami Dade College Land Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 54 - Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / House Administration Committee); 6) H.R. 151 - Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 7) H.R. 1299 - Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee) // H.Res. 279 - Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Brady(PA) / House Administration Committee) // H.R. 1664 - To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Reps. Grayson/Himes / Financial Services Committee) // H.Con.Res. __ - The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 (Subject to a Rule) Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Special Orders   31 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.   30 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) Sen. Amendments to H.R. 1388 - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.R. __ - Making technical corrections and conforming changes to the Higher Education Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.R. 1171 - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 4) H.R. 1377 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 1513 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Kirkpatrick / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 223 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey (Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.Res. 282 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 152 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 1246 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 10) H.R. 756 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 11) H.R. 20 - Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rush / Energy and Commerce Committee); 12) H.R. 479 - Wakefield Act (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 13) H.R. 1253 - Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 14) H.R. 1259 - Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Upton / Energy and Commerce Committee); 15) H.Con.Res. 60 - Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Energy and Commerce Committee); 16) H.R. 577 - Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Special Orders   30 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, it begins consideration of the budget resolution.   27 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   27 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   26 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1404 - Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources) (Complete Consideration) // Rahall Amendment (10 minutes) // Perlmutter Amendment (10 minutes) // Polis Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Heinrich Amendment (10 minutes) // Minnick Amendment (10 minutes) // Lujan/Markey (CO)/Connolly Amendment (10 minutes) // Matheson Amendment (10 minutes) // Roskam Amendment (10 minutes) // Kirkpatrick Amendment (10 minutes) // Goodlatte Amendment (10 minutes) // Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. // Motions to go to Conference should they become available. // Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees. // Special Orders.   26 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the need for comprehensive regulatory reform. Witness: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.   26 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1388, the National Service bill.   25 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (2 Bills) // 1) S. 383 - Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. McCaskill - Financial Services Committee) // 2) S. 520 - The "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse" Designation Act (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Senate Amendments to H.R. 146 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Rule Waives All Points of Order, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 1404 - Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (Rule Debate Only) (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill) // 1) H.Res. 273 - Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders.   25 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1388, the National Service bill.   24 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 1617 - Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Homeland Security Committee); 2) H.R. 1148 - To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security (Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis / Homeland Security Committee); 3) H.R. 730 - Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Homeland Security Committee); 4) H.Res. 182 - Expressing support for designation of the week of March 1 through March 8, 2009, as "School Social Work Week" (Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy / Education and Labor Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 77 - Recognizing and honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of the law authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University (Sponsored by Rep. Woolsey / Education and Labor Committee); 6) H.Res. 234 - Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 55 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (Sponsored by Rep. Berkley / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 273 - Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   24 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1388, the National Service bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   24 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Oversight hearing on the federal government's intervention at AIG. Timothy Geithner, Secretary, Department of Treasury; Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; William Dudley, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   23 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour. At 3:00 p.m., the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to HR 1388; the National Service Reauthorization Act. At 6:00 p.m. the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR 1388.   23 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 178 - Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month (Rep. Pascrell - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 918 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building" (Rep. Higgins - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 1218 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Res. 223 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This is Paul Harvey... Good Day" (Rep. Sullivan - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.   20 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on Federal and State Enforcement of Financial Consumer and Investor Protection Laws.   20 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.   20 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   19 March 2009 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Replay of March 5 hearing: "AIG: Examining what went wrong, government intervention, and implications for future regulation".   19 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side. // H.Res. 257 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Suspensions (2 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1586 - Additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 2) H.Con.Res. __ - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding executive and employee bonuses paid by AIG and other companies assisted with taxpayer funds provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury (Rep. Kilroy - Financial Services) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1216 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.   19 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.   18 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on AIG and the global economy before and since federal assistance.   18 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side. // Suspension (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1512 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // H.R. 1388 - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1216 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.   18 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to begin consideration of the nomination of Ronald Kirk to be United States Trade Representative. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.146, the vehicle for the Ominbus Lands bill.   17 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 240 - To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day (Rep. Shea-Porter / Education and Labor Committee) // 2) H.Res. 211 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (Rep. Woolsey / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 3) H.R. 955 - The "John 'Bud' Hawk Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Inslee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 4) H.R. 1216 - The "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 5) H.R. 1323 - Reducing Information Control Designations Act (Rep. Driehaus / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 6) H.R. 628 - To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (Rep. Issa / Judiciary Committee) // 7) H.R. 1110 - PHONE Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary Committee) // 8) H.R. 1429 - Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2009 (Rep. Waters / Judiciary Committee) // 9) H.R. __ - Providing for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee).   17 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.   17 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on perspectives to regulation of systemic risk in the financial services industry.   16 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.   16 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 a.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (3 Bills) // 1) H.R. 987 - The "John Scott Challis, Jr. Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Altmire / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 2) H.R. 1217 - The "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 3) H.R. 1284 - The "Major Ed W. Freeman Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Taylor / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   13 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will not be in session.   13 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   12 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets for a period of morning business until 12:00 noon. At noon, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of David Ogden to be Deputy Attorney General, with two hours of debate. At approximately 2:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the nomination of Mr. Ogden. Following that vote, the Senate will stay in executive session to consider the nomination of Thomas Perrelli to be Associate Attorney General for 90 minutes, after which it will proceed to a roll call vote on that nomination.   12 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Amendment (10 minutes); Mack Amendment (20 minutes); Markey (CO) / Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Miller (MI) Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Roskam Amendment (10 minutes); Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes); Wittman Amendment (10 minutes) ; Driehaus Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 bill): 1) H.Res. 224 - Supporting the designation of Pi Day (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee) // Special Orders   11 March 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: On a comprehensive view of the American mortgage system.   11 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to consideration of a deputy attorney general nomination.   11 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1) S. 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Bingaman / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.Res. 224 - Supporting the designation of Pi Day (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee); 3) H.Res. 67 - Recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University (Sponsored by Rep. Dreier / Science and Technology); 4) H.Con.Res. 64 - Urging the President to designate 2009 as the ‘‘Year of the Military Family’’ (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee); 5) H.Res. 226 - Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 125 - Calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Smith (NJ) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 194 - Supporting the goals of International Women's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill): 1) H.Con.Res. 38 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders   11 March 2009 -  HOUSE COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM : A hearing on TARP oversight, focusing on assessing the Department of Treasury's efforts to prevent waste and abuse of taxpayer funds.   10 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:30 p.m. for legislative business. // Fifteen "one-minutes" per side. // Suspensions (8 Bills) 1) H.R. 813 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 306 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as the "J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Butterfield - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 2) H.R. 837 - To designate the Federal building located at 799 United Nations Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building" (Rep. Rangel - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 3) H.R. 842 - To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse" (Rep. Thompson (MS) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 4) H.R. 869 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 101 Barr Street in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Scott Reed Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Chandler - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 5) H.R. 887 - To designate the United States courthouse located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach United States Courthouse" (Rep. Loebsack - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 6) H.Con.Res. 37 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (Rep. Hoyer - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 7) H.Con.Res. 38 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (Rep. Holmes Norton - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 8) H.Con.Res. 39 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Rep. Holmes Norton - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution).   10 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   9 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   9 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" per side. // Suspensions (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 210 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance (Rep. Moore (WI) - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. __ - Congratulating the National Assessment Governing Board on its 20th Anniversary in measuring student academic achievement (Rep. Castle - Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 131 - Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act (Rep. Gallegly - Oversight and Government Reform).   6 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   6 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Five "one-minutes" per side. // H.Res. 218 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // H.J.Res. __ - Making further continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009, and for other purposes (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule).   5 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Perfected Conyers Manager’s Amendment (30 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Titus Amendment (10 minutes) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day” (Sponsored by Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Sponsored by Rep. Watson / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. 14 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders   5 March 2009 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: hearing on government intervention and regulation of AIG.   5 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   4 March 2009 -  JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS: The Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain addresses a Joint Session of Congress.   4 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. and recess immediately. At approximately 10:45 a.m., the House will reconvene for a Joint Meeting of Congress to receive an Address from the Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. // Suspensions (5 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 201 - Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks (Rep. Slaughter - Homeland Security) // 2) H.Res. 195 - Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe (Rep. Bilirakis - Homeland Security) // 3) H.Con.Res. 14 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (Rep. Lee (CA) - Energy and Commerce) 4) H.Res. 45 - Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month" (Rep. Poe - Judiciary) // 5) H.R. 1127 - Extending the Non-Minister Religious Worker and Doctors Serving in Underserved Areas Programs (Rep. Lofgren - Judiciary) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor) 2) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Rep. Watson - Education and Labor).   4 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   3 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // No votes are expected before 3:00 p.m. // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 91 - Honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Rep. Ehlers - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Rep. Watson - Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 77 - Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States (Rep. Wittman - Education and Labor) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 bills) // 1) H.R. 146 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 548 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Gary Miller (CA) - Natural Resources) // Special Orders.   3 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate reconvenes to resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.   3 March 2009 -  SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE: A hearing on short-term and long-term economic and budget challenges. Witnesses include Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke.   2 March 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill. There will be no roll call votes.   2 March 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: the House will meet at 12:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" each side. // Suspensions (5 bills) // 1) H.R. 326 - Cocopah Lands Act (Rep. Grijalva – Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 81 - Shark Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 146 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 548 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Gary Miller (CA) – Natural Resources) // 5) H.R. 844 – Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009 (Rep. Young (AK) – Natural Resources) //   February 2009 27 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. There will be no roll call votes.   27 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   26 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Conyers Amendment (30 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Titus Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 183 - Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (NY) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders   26 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009.   25 February 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy. Witness: Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve.   25 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // H.R. __ - Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. __ - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers/Frank / Judiciary/Financial Services) // Special Orders   25 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   24 February 2009 -  STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: President Barack Obama delivers his first State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress.   24 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // The House Floor will be cleared at approximately 5:00 p.m. to allow a security sweep of the House Chamber prior to the President’s address. The House will meet again at approximately 8:35 p.m. in a joint meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States. // Suspensions (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 18 - Recognizes the life, achievements and contributions of Paul Newman (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.Res. 83 - Recognizing the significance of Black History Month (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) S. 234 - Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois, as the “Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Building”. (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)   24 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009. The Senate will have two Cloture Votes at 11:00. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches. At 8:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed as a body to the House Chamber to receive the State of the Union Address from President Barack Obama.   23 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 44 - Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 80 - Captive Primate Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 714 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Del. Christensen / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.Res. 132 - Honoring the life and memory of the Chiricahua Apache leader Goyathlay, also known as Geronimo, and recognizing the 100th anniversary of his death on February 17, 2009, as a time of reflection and the commencement of a "Healing" for all Apache people (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 601 - Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (UT) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 6) H.R. 603 - Utah National Guard Readiness Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (UT) / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 637 - South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Natural Resources Committee); 8) H.R. 911 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   23 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and proceeds to the reading of Washington's Farewell Address. Thereafter, it resumes consideration of the motion to proceed to consider S.160, the D.C. voting rights bill.   20 February 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.   19 February 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.   18 February 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.   17 February 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.   16 February 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.   13 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   13 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Five "one-minutes" per side. // Conference Report to H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Reps. Obey/Rangel/Waxman - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills) 1) H.Res. 110 - To congratulate the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title (Rep. Doyle - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 112 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 139 - Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth (Rep. Hare - Oversight and Government Reform) 4) H.R. 663 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building" (Rep. Barrow - Oversight and Government Reform).   12 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Ten "one-minutes" each side. // H.Res. 157 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 110 - To congratulate the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title (Rep. Doyle - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 112 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 139 - Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth (Rep. Hare - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.R. 663 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building" (Rep. Barrow - Oversight and Government Reform) // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 158 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Possible Consideration of the Conference Report to H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Reps. Obey/Rangel - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 2) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - Judiciary) // 3) H.Res. 117 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Lipinski - Science and Technology).   12 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   11 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   11 February 2009 -  SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE: Hearing on addressing the financial and housing crisis. Witness: Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner.   11 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // 15 "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (6 Bills) // 1) H.Res. __ - Honoring John Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (Rep. Kildee) 2) H.Res. 129 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness (Rep. Cardoza - Judiciary) // 3) H.R. 554 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) // 4) H.R. 631 - Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (Rep. Matheson - Science and Technology) // 5) H.Res. 117 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Lipinski - Science and Technology) // 6) H.R. 469 - Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009 (Rep. Hall - Science and Technology) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 2) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - udiciary) // 3) H.R. 448 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (Rep. Sestak - Judiciary).   10 February 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE : On examining the efforts by the Federal Reserve Bank to provide liquidity in the current financial crisis. Witness: Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.   10 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (8 Bills) 1) H.Res. 128 - Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education (Rep. Boehner - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 134 - Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement (Rep. Lewis (GA) - Judiciary) // 3) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 4) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - Judiciary) // 5) H.R. __ - Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2009 (Rep. Waters - Judiciary) // 6) H.R. 448 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (Rep. Sestak -Judiciary) // 7) H.R. 632 - National Silver Alert Act of 2009 (Rep. Doggett - Judiciary) // 8) H.Res. 129 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness (Rep. Cardoza - Judiciary) // Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Reps. Obey/Rangel Appropriations). // Motion to Instruct Conferees // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Carter - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 114 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" (Rep. Sires - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 60 - Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments (Rep. Fallin - Education and Labor).   10 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.   9 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 114 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" (Rep. Sires – Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 128 - Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education (Rep. Boehner – Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. __ - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (Rep. Bishop (NY) – Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 60 - Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments (Rep. Fallin – Education and Labor) // Possible Motion to Instruct/Appoint Conferees on H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Reps. Obey/Rangel/Waxman/George Miller (CA)/Oberstar/Gordon - Appropriations).   9 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009   7 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. There will be NO Roll Call Votes today.   6 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ROLL CALL VOTES are expected throughout the day.   6 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   5 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.   5 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.   4 February 2009 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing on modernizing the US financial regulatory system. Testimony from Paul Volker.   4 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.   4 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Ten “One Minutes” Per Side // 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. // Senate Amendment to H.R. 2 - The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (Reps. Pallone/Waxman/Dingell – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // S. 352 – The DTV Delay Act (Sen. Rockefeller – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders   3 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // (Suspension Bills): 1) H.R. __ - Campus Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) - Judiciary); 2) H.R. __ - Deaths in Custody Reporting Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) - Judiciary); 3) H.Res. 82 - Raising Awareness and Encouraging Prevention of Stalking by Establishing January 2009 as National Stalking Awareness Month (Rep. Poe -Judiciary); 4) H.Res. __ - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week (Rep. Lewis (GA) - Judiciary); 5) H.R. 553 - Reducing Over-Classification Act (Rep. Harman - Homeland); 6) H.R. 559 - Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Redress Act (Rep. Clarke - Homeland); 7) H.R. __ - National Bombing Prevention Act (Rep. King - Homeland) // Special Orders   3 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene to resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   2 February 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. The Senate considers H.R. 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Senate then proceeds to executive session to consider of the nomination of Eric Holder for Attorney General.   2 February 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a Pro Forma Session.   January 2009 30 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. No Votes today.   30 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   29 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.   29 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   28 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 // Postponed Suspension Vote: S. 328 - To delay the Digital Television Transition until June 13, 2009, as amended.   28 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.   27 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Consideration of S. 181 – Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Sen. Mikulski – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. __ – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders   27 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. The Senate wil recess from 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   26 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business, thereafter considering the nomination of Timothy F. Geithner to be secretary of the Treasury.   26 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 for morning hour debate and 2:00 for legislative business.   23 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a Pro Forma Session.   23 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   22 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Last votes expected 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. // Five “One Minutes” Per Side // H.J.Res. 3 – Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Rep. Foxx – Financial Services) (Privileged Resolution – 2 hours of debate) // Special Orders   22 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.   21 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Unlimited “One Minutes” Per Side // Last Votes expected 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 39 - Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools (Rep. Lipinski – Education and Labor); 2) H.Res. 56 - Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week" (Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA) – Education and Labor); 3) H.Res. 58 - Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game (Rep. Stearns – Education and Labor); 4) H.Res. 73 - Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Rep. Lewis (GA) – Judiciary) // H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (Rep. Frank – Financial Services) (Complete Consideration) / Myrick Amendment // Special Orders   21 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to consideration of the nomination of Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State. The Senate will recess for Party Lunches from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. Clinton nomination VOTE is expected at 4:30 p.m.   20 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   20 January 2009 -  SPECIAL EVENT: Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.   20 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for a pro forma session. Members are then expected to proceed to the presidential inauguration.   19 January 2009 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Senate & House are in Recess for the Martin Luther King Holiday.   16 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a Pro Forma Session.   16 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   15 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.22, the Lands Bill.   15 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) The rule makes in order the following amendments: Frank Amendment (40 minutes); Matsui / Castor Amendment (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes); Holt Amendment (10 minutes); Bachmann Amendment #5 (10 minutes); Bachmann Amendment #6 (10 minutes); Patrick Murphy Amendment (10 minutes); Myrick Amendment (10 minutes); Walz Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Hinchey Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders   15 January 2009 -  SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Confirmation hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general.   14 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 2 - Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pallone / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 40 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Rules Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (General Debate Rule, 2 Hours of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) // Special Orders   14 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.22, the Lands Bill. At 10:30 will VOTE on Cloture for S.22.   14 January 2009 -  CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL: Hearing on oversight over the TARP funds.   13 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minutes // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 41 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. __ - Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Res. 43 - Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor Committee); 4) H.Res. 15 - Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Rules Committee) // Special Orders   13 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill.   12 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill.   12 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   11 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill   9 January 2009 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing to discuss the “FHA Oversight of Loan Originators”. Mr. Phillip Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single Family Housing. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Mr. James A. Heist, Assistant Inspector General for Audit, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Mr. George Hanzimanolis, CRMS, Bankers First Mortgage Inc. and Past President, National Association of Mortgage Brokers; Mr. John A. Courson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association   9 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. PLEASE NOTE: The Senate will be in on Sunday, January 11, 2009 for VOTES - Time/Agenda TBA.   9 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 2:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Suspension (1 bill): 1) H.Res. 34 – Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (Sponsored by Reps. Pelosi / Boehner) // H.R. 11 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Subject to a Rule); (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // H.R. 12 - Paycheck Fairness Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   8 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. At 1:00 p.m. a Joint Session of Congress counts the electoral ballots for the President and Vice President of the United States.   8 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets and will recess until approximately 1:00 p.m. for the Joint Session of Congress to count the electoral ballots for the President and Vice President of the United States. // Possible Consideration of H.R. 11 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 12 - Paycheck Fairness Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   7 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will reconvene at for a period of Morning Business // The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for the weekly Democratic caucus lunch. Republican leaders will hold their annual day-long caucus // Roll call votes are possible.   7 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 1:00 p.m. // Suspensions (3 bills): 1) H.R. 35 - Presidential Records Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 36 - Presidential Library Donation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) S.J. Res. 3 - Ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Interior are those which were in effect on January 1, 2005 (Sponsored by Sen. Feinstein / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   6 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:00 p.m. to convene the 111th Congress // Last votes expected: 7:00 p.m. // A recorded Quorum Call vote at approximately 12:00 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance // The Election of the Speaker of the House by manual roll call vote, with each Member called individually, in alphabetical order, by the clerk // Swearing-in of Members - the Oath of Office is administered to Members and Delegates // H.Res. 5 - House Rules Package for the 111th Congress (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee)   6 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes the first session of the 111th Congress.   5 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The 110th Congress has adjourned Sine Die.   5 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The 110th Congress has adjourned Sine Die.   3 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes to adjourn the 110th Congress Sine Die.   2 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session to adjourn Sine Die.   2 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the session.   1 January 2009 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the session.   1 January 2009 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   December 2008 31 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   31 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   30 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   30 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   29 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   29 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   26 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   26 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   25 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   25 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   24 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   24 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   23 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   23 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   22 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   22 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   19 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   19 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   18 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   18 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   17 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   17 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   16 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   16 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   15 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   15 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   12 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   12 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   11 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. The after the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7005, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008.   11 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   10 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act.   10 December 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Oversight hearing on Treasury Department conduct of the troubled assets relief program. Gene Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability and Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury.   10 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Unclear // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 1533 – Same Day Consideration Rule – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Possible Consideration of Auto Rescue Legislation // Special Orders   9 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business. Agenda TBA.   9 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act.   8 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate reconvenes for a period of morning business.   8 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   5 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   5 December 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing to review of industry plans to stabilize the financial condition of the American automobile industry. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Corporation; Robert Nardelli, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler, LLC; Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company; Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Auto Workers.   5 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   4 December 2008 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing to examin the state of the domestic automobile industry; part II. Witnesses: Gene Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office. Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Automobile Workers of America. Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. Robert Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler LLC. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors. Keith Wandell, President, Johnson Controls. James Fleming, President, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist and Cofounder, Moody's Economy.com   4 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   4 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   3 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   3 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   2 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   2 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   1 December 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   1 December 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   November 2008 29 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   28 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   28 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   27 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   27 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   26 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   26 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   25 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   25 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   24 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   24 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   21 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   21 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess   20 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes and following the Pledge of Allegiance, the House is expected to recess subject to the Call of the Chair awaiting further action from the Senate. // No votes are expected in the House.   20 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of Morning Business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008.   19 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House reassembles for the swearing in of Member-elect Marcia Fudge and possible consideration of economic recovery legislation.   19 November 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on stabilizing the financial condition of the American automobile industry. Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company; Robert Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler LLC; Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors.   19 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act .   18 November 2008 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing on the U.S. Auto industry.   18 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.   18 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   17 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate reconvenes for morning business.   17 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   14 November 2008 -  HOUSE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Subcommittee on Domestic Policy hearing on whether Treasury Department is using bailout funds for foreclosure prevention as Congress intended. Mr. Neel Kashkari, Interim Asstistant Secretary for Financial Stability, Treasury Department.   14 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   14 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   13 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   13 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   12 November 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: On private sector cooperation with mortgage modifications focusing on ensuring that investors, servicers, and lenders provide real help for troubled homeowners.   12 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   12 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   11 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   11 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   10 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   10 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   7 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   7 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   6 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   6 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   5 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   5 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   4 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   4 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   3 November 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   3 November 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   October 2008 31 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   31 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   30 October 2008 -  JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: Hearing on the economic situation, discussing possible need for new stimulus plan. Witnesses include Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, New York University; Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Ohio University, and Visiting Scholar at American Enterprise Institute; and Simon Johnson, Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship, MIT   30 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   30 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   29 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   29 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   28 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   28 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   27 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   27 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   24 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   24 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   23 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   23 October 2008 -  HOUSE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Hearing on the roles and responsibilities of federal regulators in the current financial crisis. Alan Greenspan, former Chairman, Federal Reserve; John Snow, former Secretary of the Treasury;Christopher Cox, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission   23 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   22 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   22 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   21 October 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the future of financial services regulation.   21 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   21 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   20 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   20 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   17 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   17 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   16 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   16 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   15 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   15 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   14 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   14 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   13 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   13 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   10 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   10 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   9 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   9 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   8 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   8 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   7 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   7 October 2008 -  HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE: Hearing on the Causes and Effects of the AIG Bailout   7 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   6 October 2008 -  HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE: Hearing on the Causes and Effects of the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy   6 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   6 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate stands in Recess.   4 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.   3 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for consideration of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 // Special Orders   3 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess, but will meet from in Pro Forma Sessions through the end of the year. If HR. 1424 (The Economic Stabilization Bill) fails to pass the House, or is amended by the House, the Senate could resume legislative session on Monday, October 6th.   2 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until after 5:00 p.m. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) S. 3641 - A bill to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (Sponsored by Sen. Kyl / Judiciary Committee) ; 2) S. 3197 - National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin / Judiciary Committee): ; 3) H.R. 3971 - Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary Committee) ; 4) H.R. 6064 - National Silver Alert Bill (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.R. 6503 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Waters / Judiciary Committee); 6) H.R. 6838 - Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary Committee); 7) H.R. 5464 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Sponsored by Rep. Klein / Judiciary Committee); 8) H.R. 2352 - School Safety Enhancements Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Rothman / Judiciary Committee) ; 9) S. 1518/H.R. 7221 - Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Reed / Financial Services Committee) //Possible Consideration of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders   2 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   1 October 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets and will immediately resume the consideration of HR 7081, the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy// HR 1424, the Financial Industry Bailout Package; Sanders amendment; Dodd amendment. Roll call votes on these, HR 2095 (Amtrak bill), and HR 6049 (Tax Extenders package) are expected to commence at 7:30 PM this evening.   1 October 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess and will reconvene on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Noon.   September 2008 30 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets and will immediately resume the consideration of HR 2095, the Rail Safety bill. There will be NO Roll Call Votes today.   30 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess and will reconvene on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Noon.   29 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.2095, the Federal Rail Safety Improvement Act.   29 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 8:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 1:00 p.m. // SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3997 - EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 (Closed Rule, 3 Hours of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) Postponed Suspension Votes (10 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1224 - Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Cramer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.R. 4131 - To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as the "Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway (Sponsored by Rep. Richardson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) S. 906 - Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Obama / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 4) H.R. 6600 - Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Ways and Means Committee); 5) H.R. 7175 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve the section 7(a) lending program (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee); 6) S. 3598 - The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lungren / Judiciary Committee); 7) S. 3296 - A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice. (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 8) S. 2304 - Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Domenici / Judiciary Committee); 9) H.R. 6669 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Sponsored by Rep. Gillibrand / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 10) S. 3536 - Air Carriage of International Mail Act (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   28 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 1:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: ??? // One Minutes (5 per side) // the House will recess immediately following "one minutes." // H.Res. 1514 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to the Financial Markets // Postponed Suspension Votes (13 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1224 - Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Cramer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.R. 4131 - The "Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Richardson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 6460 - Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) S. 906 - Mercury Market Minimization Act (Sponsored by Sen. Obama / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 5) H.R. 6600 - Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Ways and Means Committee); 6) H.R. 7175 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve the section 7(a) lending program (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee); 7) S. 3325 - The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 8) S. 3598 - The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act (Sponsored by Sen. Inouye / Judiciary Committee); 9) S. 3296 - A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 10) S. 2840 - Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee); 11) S. 2304 - Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Domenici / Judiciary Committee); 12) H.R. 6669 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Sponsored by Rep. Gillibrand / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 13) S. 3536 - Air Carriage of International Mail Act (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders // PLEASE NOTE: A Monday Session is possible.   28 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session today. They will reconvene on Monday, Sept. 29th at 11:00 a.m.   27 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Late Afternoon. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Suspensions (45 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1224 - Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Cramer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) S. 2482 - To repeal the provision of title 46, United States Code, requiring a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida (Sponsored by Sen. Nelson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) H.R. 4131 - The "Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Richardson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 5) H.R. 6999 - Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 6) H.R. 6460 - Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 7) H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 8) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act (Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo / Energy and Commerce Committee); 9) S. 3560 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security (Sponsored by Sen. Baucus / Energy and Commerce Committee); 10) S. 906 - Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Obama / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 11) H.R. 5265 - Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008", as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Energy and Commerce Committee); 12) H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Science and Technology Committee); 13) H.R. 7083 - Charity Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Ways and Means Committee); 14) H.R. 7082 - The Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ramstad / Ways and Means Committee); 15) H.R. 6600 - Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Ways and Means Committee); 16) S. 3477 - Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Warner / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 17) S. 3350 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 18) H.R. 2786 - Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kildee / Financial Services Committee); 19) H.R. 2786 - Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee); 20) S. 3325 - The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 21) S. 1738 - Combating Child Exploitation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Biden / Judiciary Committee); 22) H.R. __ - Webcaster Settlement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Inslee / Judiciary Committee); 23) H.R. __ - The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lungren / Judiciary Committee); 24) S. 3296 - A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 25) H.R. 5057 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Judiciary Committee); 26) S. 2840 - Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee); 27) H.R. 6146 - To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Judiciary Committee); 28) H.R. 3174 - Equal Justice For Our Military Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Judiciary Committee); 29) H.R. 1777 - Need -Based Educational Aid Act (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Judiciary Committee); 30) S. 431 - The KIDS Act (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee); 31) S. 3606 - The Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act (Sponsored by Sen. Hatch / Judiciary Committee); 32) H.R. 5571 - To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / Judiciary Committee) ; 33) H.R. 6838 - CAMPUS Safety Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary Committee) ; 34) S. 2304 - Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Domenici / Judiciary Committee); 35) S. 3569 - To make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee) ; 36) S. 2816 - To provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security (Sponsored by Sen. Voinovich / Homeland Security Committee); 37) H.Res. 1429 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism (Sponsored by Rep. Clarke / Homeland Security Committee); 38) S. 3477 - Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Warner / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 39) H.R. 6669 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Sponsored by Rep. Gillibrand / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 40) S. 3536 - Air Carriage of International Mail Act (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 41) H.R. 6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Etheridge / Agriculture Committee); 42) S. 3597 - To provide that funds allocated for community food projects for fiscal year 2008 shall remain available until September 30, 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Harkin / Agriculture Committee); 43) H.R. 2786 - Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee); 44) H.R. __ - To authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 45) H.Res. 875 - Honoring and supporting the Hadley School for the Blind, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   27 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009.   26 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.   26 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // Votes may occur as early as 9:30 a.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 7060- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // H. Res. 1500 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.Res. 1503 - Same Day "Martial Law" Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.R. __ - Providing for Appropriations for Job Creation and Preservation, Infrastructure Investment, and Economic and Energy Assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Suspensions (27 Bills): 1) H.R. 6999 - Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 2) S. 2482 - To repeal the provision of title 46, United States Code, requiring a license for employment in the business of salvaging on the coast of Florida (Sponsored by Sen. Nelson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3068 - Federal Protective Service Guard Contracting Reform Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) H.Res. 1224 - Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Cramer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 5) H.R. __ - A bill related to Iran sanctions and divestment (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 7081 - United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. __ - To authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 8) H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (CO) / Science and Technology Committee); 9) H.R. 7083 - Charity Enhancement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Ways and Means Committee) ; 10) H.R. 7082 - The Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ramstad / Ways and Means Committee) ; 11) S. 3477 - Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Warner / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 12) S. 3350 - Bill to provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 13) H.R. 2786 - Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kildee / Financial Services Committee) ; 14) H.R. __ - Small Business Lending Improvements Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee) ; 15) S. 3325 - the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) ; 16) S.1738 - Combating Child Exploitation Act of 2008 (PROTECT ACT) (Sponsored by Sen. Biden / Judiciary Committee) ; 17) H.R. 7084 - Webcaster Settlement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Inslee / Judiciary Committee); 18) H.R. __ - The Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lungren / Judiciary Committee); 19) S. 3296 - A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court Grounds and change the title of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) ; 20) H.R. 5057 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 Debbie Smith Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Judiciary Committee); 21) S. 2840 - Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee) ; 22) H.R. 6146 - To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Judiciary Committee) ; 23) H.R. 3174 - Equal Justice For Our Military Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Judiciary Committee) ; 24) H.R. 1777 - Need -Based Educational Aid Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Judiciary Committee) ; 25) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Eshoo / Energy and Commerce Committee); 26) S. 3560 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security (Sponsored by Sen. Baucus / Energy and Commerce Committee); 27) H.R. 2297 - Arizona National Scenic Trail Act (Sponsored by Rep. Giffords / Natural Resources Committee) Postponed Suspension Votes (7 Bills): 1) H.R. 928 - Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) S. 1046 - Senior Professional Performance Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Voinovich / Judiciary Committee) ; 3) H.R. 6045 - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Judiciary Committee); 4) H.Con.Res. 214 - Posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson (Sponsored by Rep. Peter King / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.R. 4120 - Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Boyda / Judiciary Committee) ; 6) S. 1382 - ALS Registry Act (Sponsored by Sen. Reid / Education and Labor Committee) ; 7) S. 2932 - The Poison Center Support, Enhancement, and Awareness Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Murray / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   25 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.Res. 1491 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.Res. 1490 - Same Day “Martial Law” Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.R. __ - Energy Production and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // Suspensions (17 Bills): 1) H.R.928 - Inspector General Reform Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cooper / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) S. 1046 - Senior Professional Performance Act (Sponsored by Sen. Voinovich / Judiciary Committee) ; 3) H.R. 6045 - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Judiciary Committee); 4) H. Con. Res. 214 - Posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson (Sponsored by Rep. / King (NY) / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.R. 4120 - Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act (Sponsored by Rep. Boyda / Judiciary Committee) ; 6) H.R. 1777 - Need -Based Educational Aid Act (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Judiciary Committee) ; 7) H.R. 1157 - Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lowey / Energy and Commerce Committee); 8) H.R. 6568 - Tom Lantos Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Education Act (Sponsored by Rep Brady (TX) / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 9) H.R. 3232 - Travel Promotion Act (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 10) H.R. 3402 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 11) S. 1382 - ALS Registry Act (Sponsored by Sen. Reid / Energy and Commerce Committee); 12) S. 1810 - The Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (Sponsored by Sen. Brownback / Energy and Commerce Committee); 13) S. 2932 - The Poison Center Support, Enhancement, and Awareness Act (Sponsored by Sen. Murray / Energy and Commerce Committee); 14) H.Res. 1333 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Arcuri / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 15) H.R. 1343 - The Health Centers Renewal Act (Sponsored by Rep. G. Green / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 16) H.R. __ - A bill related to Iran sanctions and divestment (Sponsored by Foreign Affairs Committee); 17) H. R. __ - United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (13 Bills): 1) H.Con.Res. 255 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the U.S. commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated (Sponsored by Rep. Ferguson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 2) H.Res. 1461 - Recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United States, Kenya and Tanzania whose lives were lost or who were injured as a result of these attacks (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (GA) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 3) H.R. 758 - The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Energy and Commerce Committee); 4) H.R. 6469 - The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Organ Transplant Authorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. DeGette / Energy and Commerce Committee); 5) H.R. 6901 - Meth Free Families and Communities Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hooley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 6) H.Con.Res. 393 - Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Pickering / Energy and Commerce Committee); 7) H.Res. 988 - Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 8) H.R. 1014 - Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 9) H.R. 4544 - Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Boren / Financial Services Committee) ; 10) H.R. 6950 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Stark / Financial Services Committee); 11) H.R. 3018 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services Committee); 12) H.Res. 1421 - Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and remembering those who lost their lives and those who were injured (Sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones / Armed Services Committee); 13) H.R. 6847 - The "First Lieutenant Noah Harris Ellijay Post Office" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Deal / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   25 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. It is expected the Senate will begin consideration of the consolidated appropriations legislation today.   24 September 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the future of financial services and exploring solutions for the market crisis. Henry Paulson, Secretary of the Treasury; Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System   24 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.Res. 1489 - Same Day “Martial Law” Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.R. 2638 - The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Closed Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // H.R. __ - Energy Production and Conservation Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // Suspensions (15 Bills): 1) Amendment to S. 3001 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Levin / Armed Services Committee) ; 2) H.Res. 1421 - Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and remembering those who lost their lives and those who were injured (Sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones / Armed Services Committee) ; 3) H.R. 7005 - The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) ; 4) H.R. 7006 - The Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee); 5) H.R. 6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Etheridge / Agriculture Committee) ; 6) S. 2324/H.R.928 - Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. McCaskill (MO) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.R. 6406 - To elevate the Inspector General of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to an Inspector General appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Sponsored by Rep. Larson / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 8) H.R. 6847 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 Industrial Boulevard in Ellijay, Georgia, as the "First Lieutenant Noah Harris Ellijay Post Office Building (Sponsored by Rep. Deal / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 9) H. Res. ___ - Providing for agreement by the House of Representatives to the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. 2095, with an amendment (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 10) H.R. 6999 - The Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 11) S. 3009 - J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building (Sponsored by Sen. Nelson (NE) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 12) H. Res. 1376 - commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Okeechobee Hurricane of September 1928 and its associated tragic loss of life (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 13) S. 2162 - Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Akaka / Veterans’ Affairs Committee) ; 14) S. 3023 - Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Akaka / Veterans’ Affairs Committee) ; 15) H.R. 6980 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the amount of the Medal of Honor special pension provided under that title by up to $1,000. (Sponsored by Rep. Brown (SC) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (20 Bills): 1) H.R. 160 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 2933 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller (CA) / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 4828 - Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Boundary Expansion and Redesignation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Ortiz / Natural Resources Committee); 4) S. 2606 - To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Science and Technology Committee) ; 5) H.R. 6323 - To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Sensenbrenner / Science and Technology Committee) ; 6) H.Con.Res. 255 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the U.S. commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated (Sponsored by Rep. Ferguson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 1451 - Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Establishment Resolution (Sponsored by Rep. McGovern / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 1461 - Recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United States, Kenya and Tanzania whose lives were lost or who were injured as a result of these attacks (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (GA) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 758 - The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Energy and Commerce Committee); 10) H.R. 6469 - The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Organ Transplant Authorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. DeGette / Energy and Commerce Committee); 11) H.R. 1532 - Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green (TX) / Energy and Commerce Committee); 12) H.R. 2994 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 13) H.R. 5265 - Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Energy and Commerce Committee); 14) H.R. 6901 - Meth Free Families and Communities Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hooley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 15) H.Con.Res. 393 - Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Pickering / Energy and Commerce Committee); 16) H.Res. 988 - Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 17) H.R. 1014 - Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 18) H.R. 4544 - Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Boren / Financial Services Committee) ; 19) H.R. 6950 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Stark / Financial Services Committee); 20) H.R. 3018 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services Committee) // Special Orders   24 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   23 September 2008 -  SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing to examine turmoil in United States credit markets, focusing on recent actions regarding investment banks and other financial institutions.   23 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to consideration of H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008   23 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: Schedule continued - Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 6897 - Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 2) H.R. 160 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Natural Resources Committee);3) H.R. 2933 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller (CA) / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 4828 - Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Boundary Expansion and Redesignation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Ortiz / Natural Resources Committee); 5) S.J.Res. 45 - Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact (Sponsored by Sen. Levin / Judiciary Committee); 6) H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Sestak / Judiciary Committee); 7) H.R. 642 - Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act (Sponsored by Reps. Tubbs Jones (OH) / Education and Labor Committee); 8) S. 2606 - To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Science and Technology Committee); 9) H.R. 6323 - To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Sensenbrenner / Science and Technology Committee) // Special Orders   23 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 8:00 p.m. // One Minutes // H.R. 5244 - The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (62nd Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) // Suspensions (39 Bills): 1) H.R. 6984 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the 150th anniversary year of the founding of Macy’s, Inc. (Sponsored by Rep. Chabot / Small Business Committee); 3) H.R. 5443 - United States-Republic of Korea Defense Cooperation Improvement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Royce / Foreign Affairs Committee); 4) H.R. 6646 - To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any recent discussions conducted between United States Government and the Government of Taiwan and any potential transfer of defense articles or defense services to the Government of Taiwan (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 5) H.Con.Res. 255 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the U.S. commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated (Sponsored by Rep. Ferguson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 1227 - Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the international community to take immediate actions to respond to the violence (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 1314 - Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933 (Sponsored by Rep. Levin / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 1402 - Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in Bangladesh (Sponsored by Rep. Crowley / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 1435 - Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass (Sponsored by Rep. Hodes / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H.Res. 1451 - Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Establishment Resolution (Sponsored by Rep. McGovern / Foreign Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 1461 - Recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dares Salaam, Tanzania (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (GA) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 371 - Strongly supporting and immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated during the last century by Nazi and Communist regimes (Sponsored by Rep. Wexler / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 13) H.Res. 1361 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-level diplomatic effort to defeat the campaign by some members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to divert the United Nation's Durban Review Conference from a review of problems in their own and other countries by attacking Israel, promoting anti-Semitism, and undermining the Universal Charter of Human Rights and to ensure that the Durban Review Conference serves as a forum to review commitments to combat all forms of racism (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 14) H.Res. 1369 - Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians (Sponsored by Rep. Lee / Foreign Affairs Committee); 15) H.Con.Res. 374 - Supporting the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from 138 leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope's response (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Foreign Affairs Committee); 16) H.R. 5834 - North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 17) H.R. 758 - The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Energy and Commerce Committee); 18) H.R. 6908 - The Health Insurance Source of Injury Clarification Act (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 19) H.R. 6469 - The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Organ Transplant Authorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. DeGette / Energy and Commerce Committee); 20) S. 1760 - The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Brown / Energy and Commerce Committee); 21) H.R. 1532 - Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green / Energy and Commerce Committee); 22) H.R. 2994 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 23) H.R. 5265 - Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Energy and Commerce Committee); 24) H.R. 6901 - Meth Free Families and Communities Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hooley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 25) H.R. 2583 - Physician Workforce and Graduate Medical Education Enhancement Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Energy and Commerce Committee); 26) H.Res. 1042 - Supporting the We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign (Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack / Energy and Commerce Committee); 27) H.Con.Res. 393 - Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Pickering / Energy and Commerce Committee); 28) H.Res. 988 - Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 29) H.Res. 1381 - Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Roybal-Allard / Energy and Commerce Committee); 30) H.R. 1014 - Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 31) H.R. 6353 - Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 32) H.R. 6983 - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 33) H.R. 4544 - Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Boren / Financial Services Committee) ; 34) H.R. 6950 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act (Sponsored by Rep. Stark / Financial Services Committee); 35) H.R. 3018 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services Committee); 36) H.R. 6894 - Defense Production Act Extension and Reauthorization of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez / Financial Services Committee) ; 37) H.R. 6965 - To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee); 38) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the 35th Anniversary of Atlantik-B Young Leaders Conference (Sponsored by Rep. Campbell / Financial Services Committee); 39) H.R. __ - Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act Reauthorization (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) // More…   22 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   22 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (31 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1287 - Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II veterans to travel to our Nation's capital to see the World War II Memorial created in their honor (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 2) H.R. 6897 - Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 3) S. 1315 - Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Akaka / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 4) H.R. 160 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 2933 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller (CA) / Natural Resources Committee); 6) H.R. 4828 - Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Boundary Expansion and Redesignation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Ortiz / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 5853 - Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act (Sponsored by Rep. Tsongas / Natural Resources Committee); 8) H.R. 6176 - To authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Natural Resources Committee); 9) H.R. 6159 - Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Natural Resources Committee); 10) H.R. 5335 - To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds associated with the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Natural Resources Committee); 11) H.R. 3336 - Camp Hale Study Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee); 12) H.R. 3849 - Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep Bishop (UT) / Natural Resources Committee); 13) H.R. 3299 - To provide for a boundary adjustment and land conveyances involving Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, to correct the effects of an erroneous land survey that resulted in approximately 7 acres of the Crystal Lakes Subdivision, Ninth Filing, encroaching on National Forest System land (Sponsored by Rep. Musgrave / Natural Resources Committee); 14) H.Res. 1374 - Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in the national and economic security of the United States and the contributions of hydroelectric power to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (Sponsored by Rep. McMorris Rodgers / Natural Resources Committee); 15) H.R. 6685 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans (Sponsored by Rep. Lynch / Natural Resources Committee); 16) H.R. 1907 - Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Act (Sponsored by Rep. Saxton / Natural Resources Committee); 17) S.J.Res. 45 - Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact (Sponsored by Sen. Levin / Judiciary Committee); 18) H.R. 5352 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Sestak / Judiciary Committee); 19) H.R. 6853 - Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Meek / Judiciary Committee) ; 20) H.Res. 1438 - Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensive contributions of Portuguese-American communities to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Nunes / Judiciary Committee); 21) H.Res. 1464 - Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee) ; 22) H.R. 6890 - To extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under section 105 of subtitle A of title IV of division B of Public Law 109-148, relating to elementary and secondary education hurricane recovery relief (Sponsored by Rep. Melancon / Education and Labor Committee); 23) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor Committee); 24) H.R. 642 - Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act (Sponsored by Reps. Tubbs Jones (OH) / Education and Labor Committee); 25) H.R. 6370 - The Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 26) H.R. 6524 - To authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, Ohio, and Koochiching County, Minnesota (Sponsored by Rep. LaTourette / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 27) H.Res. 1466 - Honoring Dr. Guion S. "Guy" Bluford, Jr. and the 25th Anniversary of his Historic Flight as the First African American in Space (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (MD) / Science and Technology Committee); 28) S. 2606 - To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Science and Technology Committee) ; 29) H.Res. 1390 - Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day (Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza / Science and Technology Committee) ; 30) H.R. 6323 - To establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to promote research of appropriate technologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Sensenbrenner / Science and Technology Committee) ; 31) H.Res. __ - Honoring the 50th anniversary of the successful demonstration of the first integrated circuit and its impact on the electronics industry (Sponsored by Rep. Hall (TX) / Science and Technology Committee) // Special Orders   19 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session. The House will convene on Monday, September 22nd at 10:30 a.m.   19 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session today. The Senate will convene at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22nd to begin a period of morning business. There will be NO Roll Call votes during Monday's session.   18 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business.   18 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. //Ten “One Minutes” per side // Last votes expected: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.// H.R. 6604 - The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 (Rep. Peterson – Agriculture) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 3036 – No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 (Rep. Sarbanes – Education and Labor) (Subject to Rule) // Postponed Suspensions Votes (11 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1432 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children (Rep. Porter – Ways and Means); 2) H.R. 6681 - Designates a postal facility in New Lenox, Illinois, after Jacob M. Lowell (Rep. Weller – Oversight and Government Reform); 3) H.R. 6229 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the "Mayor William 'Bill' Sandberg Post Office Building" (Rep. McCollum – Oversight and Government Reform); 4) H.R. 6338 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4233 West Hillsboro Boulevard in Coconut Creek, Florida, as the "Army SPC Daniel Agami Post Office Building" (Rep. Klein – Oversight and Government Reform); 5) S. 171 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, as the "Mickey Mantle Post Office Building" (Sen. Inhofe – Oversight and Government Reform); 6) H.R. 6772 - Designates a postal facility after CeeCee Ross Lyles (Rep. Mahoney – Oversight and Government Reform); 7) H.Res. 1356 - Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes (Rep. Garrett – Oversight and Government Reform); 8) H.Con.Res. 408 - Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as “Rail Town USA” (Rep. Smith (NE) - Transportation and Infrastructure); 9) H.R. 3986 - The John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure); 10) H.R. 6460 - The Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Rep. Ehlers – Transportation and Infrastructure); 11) S.J.Res. 35 - To amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona (Sen. Leahy – Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders   17 September 2008 -  HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the implementation of the Hope for Homeowners Program and a review of foreclosure mitigation efforts.   17 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Possible Consideration of Suspensions // Possible Consideration of H.R. 3036 - No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   17 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   16 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches   16 September 2008 -  HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Oversight Hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation   16 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 9:00 p.m. // One Minutes // H.R. __ - Democrat Energy Package (Closed Rule, 3 Hours of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 6842 - National Capital Security and Safety Act (Closed Rule) (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: Childres Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (60 minutes) // Suspensions (3 Bills): 1) H.R. 2608 - The SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.R. __ - The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 3) H. Res. __ - Supporting National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month (Sponsored by Rep. Porter / Ways and Means Committee) // Special Orders   15 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   15 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (22 Bills): 1) H.R. 5350 - To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property located in Norfolk, Virginia (Sponsored by Rep. Scott (VA) / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 3437 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Jackson Gulch rehabilitation project (Sponsored by Rep. Salazar / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 2535 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of California (Sponsored by Rep. Nunes / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 5293 - To approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation in Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the settlement (Sponsored by Rep. Heller / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.Res. 1200 - Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their families (Sponsored by Rep. Sutton / Armed Services Committee); 6) H.Res. 1255 - Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Cole / Armed Services Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 390 - Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Armed Services Committee) ; 8) H.Res. 1335 - Celebrating the 120-year partnership between Government and State veterans homes (Sponsored by Rep. Hodes / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 9) S. 2339 - Lt. Col. Clement C. Van Wagoner VA Clinic (Sponsored by Sen. Stabenow / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 10) H.R. 5376 - To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Thymol (Sponsored by Rep. Brown (SC) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 11) H.R.1594 - The Michael A. Marzano Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. English / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 12) H.R. 5938 - Former Vice President Protection Act/Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee); 13) H.R. 6064 - National Silver Alert Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Judiciary Committee); 14) H.R. 6503 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Waters / Judiciary Committee); 15) H.R. 2352 - School Safety Enhancements Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Rothman / Judiciary Committee); 16) H.R. 6855 - To extend the authority for the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court grounds (Sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (TX) / Judiciary Committee); 17) H.Con.Res. 410 - Recognizing the FBI’s 100th Anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Gohmert / Judiciary Committee) ; 18) H.Res. 1425 - Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes (Sponsored by Rep. Blackburn / Judiciary Committee) ; 19) H.R. 5167 - Justice for Victims of Torture and Terrorism Act (Sponsored by Rep. Braley / Judiciary Committee) ; 20) H.R. __ - To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to ensure continued access to federal student loans, for one-year (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) ; 21) H.R. __ - To extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under section 105 of subtitle A of title IV of division B of Public Law 109–148 relief (Sponsored by Rep. Melancon / Education and Labor Committee); 22) H.Res. 1372 - Celebrating the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s 100th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Terry / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   12 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   12 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session. It will reconvene on Monday, Sept. 15th at 12:30 p.m.   11 September 2008 -  HOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE: Speaker Pelosi weekly news conference.   11 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 11:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // The House is expected to recess immediately following One Minutes. At 11:45 a.m. a Congressional Remembrance Ceremony honoring the anniversary of September 11, 2001 will take place on the West Capitol Steps. // Suspensions (2 bills): 1) H.Res. 1420 - Recognizing September 11 as a day of remembrance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation’s first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges (Sponsored by Reps. Hoyer / Boehner); 2) H.R. 6532 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (6 Bills): 1) H.R. 6169 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee; 3) H.Res. 1207 - Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically (Sponsored by Rep. Foxx / House Administration Committee); 4) H.R. 6608 - House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 5) H.R. 6475 - Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 6) H.R. 6832 - Veterans’ Construction and Extensions Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   11 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   10 September 2008 -  SPECIAL EVENT: Congressional Memorial Service for the late Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones   10 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Members are advised that the House is expected to recess immediately following One Minutes. At 11:00 a.m., a Memorial Service honoring the life of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones will take place in Statuary Hall. // H.R. 3667 - Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Welch / Natural Resources Committee) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rahall Amendment (10 minutes); Bishop (UT) Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 6169 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee); 3) H.Res. 1207 - Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically (Sponsored by Rep. Foxx / House Administration Committee); 4) H.R. 6608 - House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 5) H.R. 6475 - Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 6) H.R. 1527 - Rural Veterans Access to Care Act (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 7) S. 2617 - Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Akaka / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 8) H.R. 6832 - Veterans’ Construction and Extensions Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 4081 - Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007 (PACT Act) (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   10 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   9 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.Res. 937 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services provided by the American Red Cross are vital resources for military service members and their families (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Foreign Affairs Committee); 2) H.Res. 1069 - Condemning the use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (Sponsored by Rep. Crowley / Foreign Affairs Committee); 3) H.Res. 1159 - Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Foreign Affairs Committee); 4) H.Res. 1254 - Supporting the values and goals of the `Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality', signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Brazilian Minister of Racial Integration Edson Santos on March 13, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 5683 - Government Accountability Office Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 6) H.R. 6168 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.R. 6169 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, as the "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 8) H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee); 9) H.Res. 1207 - Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically (Sponsored by Rep. Foxx / House Administration Committee); 10) H.R. 6608 - House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 11) H.R. 6475 - Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 12) H.R. 1527 - Rural Veterans Access to Care Act (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 13) S. 2617 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Akaka / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 14) H.R. __ - Veterans' Construction and Extensions Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 15) H.R. 6630 - To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 16) H.Res. __ - Recognizing September 11 as a day of remembrance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges (Sponsored by Reps. Hoyer/ Boehner) // H.R. 3667 - Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2008 (Subject to Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Welch / Natural Resources Committee) ; H.R. 3036 - No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 (Subject to Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   9 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:25 p.m. for Party Lunches.   8 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3001, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.   8 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) S. 2403 - A bill to designate the new Federal Courthouse, located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. Federal Courthouse" (Sponsored by Sen. Warner / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) S. 2837 - A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse" (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 4081 - Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2007 (PACT Act) (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) ; 4) S. 2450 - A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) ; 5) S. 2135 - Child Soldiers Accountability Act (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin / Judiciary Committee) // H.Res. __ - Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones (Sponsored by Reps. Kaptur / Regula) // Special Orders   5 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   5 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   4 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   4 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   3 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   3 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   2 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   2 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   1 September 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   1 September 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   August 2008 29 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   29 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   28 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   28 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   27 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   27 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   26 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   26 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   25 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   25 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   22 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   22 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   21 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   21 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   20 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   20 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   19 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   19 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   18 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   18 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   15 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   15 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   14 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   14 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   13 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   13 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   12 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   12 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   11 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   11 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   8 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   8 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   7 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   7 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   6 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   6 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   5 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   5 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   4 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.   4 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.   1 August 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will meet to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3001, the Defense Authorization bill.   1 August 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 11:00 a.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 6599 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (TX) / Appropriations Committee) Pending Amendment Votes (4 votes): Garrett Amendment; McCaul Amendment; Flake Amendment; King (IA) Amendment //Rolled Suspensions (2 bills): 1) H.Res. 1316 - Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LST) amphibious landing craft during World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Storm, and global operations through 2002 and recognizing the essential role played by LST amphibious craft during these conflicts (Sponsored by Rep. McGovern / Armed Services Committee); 2) H.Res. 1008 - Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee) //Special Orders   July 2008 31 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Potentially Late // One Minutes (10 per side) // Conference Report on H.R. 4137 - Higher Education Opportunity Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // H.R. 1338 - Paycheck Fairness Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Education and Labor Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Bean Amendment (10 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Altmire Amendment (10 minutes); Giffords Amendment (10 minutes); Cazayoux Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // H.R. 6599 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill (Unprecedented Modified “Open” Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (TX) / Appropriations Committee) // Possible Votes of Rolled Suspensions from Tuesday or Wednesday // Special Orders   31 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. At 10:30 a.m. the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3001, the Defense Authorization bill.   30 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2035, the Media Shield bill.   30 July 2008 -  SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the Justice Department politicized hiring.   30 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 7:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Suspensions (22 bills): 1) H.R. 6456 - To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 361 - Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Foreign Affairs Committee); 3) H.Res. 1266 - Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Sponsored by Rep. Gallegly / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 4) H.Res. 1279 - Recognizing the Special Olympics` 40th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Terry / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.Res. 1370 - Calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 1351 - Expressing support for the United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) (Sponsored by Rep. Chabot / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 1008 - Condemning the persecution of Baha`is in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Kirk / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.R. 6604 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson / Agriculture Committee); 9) S. 3352 - To extend the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Con.Res. 296 - Expressing support for "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Energy and Commerce Committee); 11) H.Res. 896 - Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month Act (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 12) H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Pallone / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 13) H.R. 2851 - Michelle`s Law (Sponsored by Rep. Hodes / Energy and Commerce Committee); 14) H.R. 1108 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 15) H.R. 4040 - Conference Report on Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rush / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 16) H.R. __ - Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Giffords / Judiciary Committee) ; 17) H.Con.Res. 358 - Commending the members of the Nevada Army National Guard and Air National Guard for their service (Sponsored by Rep. Heller / Armed Services Committee) ; 18) H.Res. 415 - Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who fought in the United States Civil War (Sponsored by Rep. Honda / Armed Services Committee); 19) H.Res. 1248 - Recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her men who served our Nation with valor and bravery in the South Pacific during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Ellsworth / Armed Services Committee); 20) H.Res. 1316 - Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LST) amphibious landing craft (Sponsored by Rep. McGovern / Armed Services Committee); 21) H.R. 3957 - The Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Science and Technology Committee); 22) H.R. 2339 - The Produced Water Utilization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hall (TX) / Science and Technology Committee) // H.R. 6599 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill (Unprecedented Modified “Open” Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (TX) / Appropriations Committee) // Special Orders   29 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minute Speeches // Suspensions (32 Bills): 1) H.R. 6340 - The "Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lowey / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.R. 5170 - Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Homeland Security Committee) ; 3) H.R. 5983 - Homeland Security Network Defense and Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Langevin /Homeland Security Committee); 4) H.R. 5531 - Next Generation Radiation Screening Act (Sponsored by Rep. Peter King / Homeland Security Committee); 5) H.R. 2490 - To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis / Homeland Security Committee); 6) H.R. 6193 - Improving Public Access to Documents Act (Sponsored by Rep. Harman / Homeland Security Committee); 7) H.R. 3815 - Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Perlmutter / Homeland Security Committee); 8) H.R. 6098 - Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Homeland Security Act (Sponsored by Rep. Reichert / Homeland Security Committee); 9) H.R. 6576 - The Reducing Information Control Designations Act (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 10) H.R. 6073 - To provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given the option of receiving their pay stubs electronically (Sponsored by Rep. Foxx / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 11) H.R. 6113 - To require each agency to include a contact telephone number in its collection of information would assist people with filling out government forms (Sponsored by Rep. Boyda / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 12) H.Res. 194 - Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Judiciary Committee) ; 13) H.Res. 1357 - Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes (Sponsored by Rep. Matsui / Judiciary Committee) ; 14) H.R. 6083 - To authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Judiciary Committee); 15) S. 3295 - To provide that the Secretary of Commerce shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 16) H.Res. 1324 - Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in National Night Out (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Judiciary Committee); 17) H.R. 6445 - To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled (Sponsored by Rep. Cazayoux / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 18) H.R. 1527 - Rural Veterans Access to Care Act (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 19) H.R. 2192 - To establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans Affairs (Sponsored by Rep. Hodes / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 20) H.R. 4255 - United States Olympic Committee Paralympic Program Act (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 21) H.R. 6225 - Injunctive Relief for Veterans Act (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 22) H.R. 6221 - Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 23) H.R. 674 - To repeal the provision of law requiring termination of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans as of December 31, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 24) H.R. 5892 - Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hall (NY) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 25) H.Res. 1332 - Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs (Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza / Education and Labor Committee); 26) H.Res. 1288 - Supporting National Campus Safety Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Sestak / Education and Labor Committee); 27) H.Res. 901 - Congratulating Timothy "Tim" Tebow (Sponsored by Rep. Crenshaw / Education and Labor Committee) ; 28) H.Res. 1151 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan / Education and Labor Committee); 29) H.R. 6560 - To establish an earned import allowance program (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) ; 30) H.R. 6580 - The Hubbard Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kind / Ways and Means Committee) ; 31) H.R. 6513 - Securities Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee); 32) H.R. 6309 - Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ellison / Financial Services Committee) // Special Orders   29 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   28 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will meet to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, the Advancing America's Priorities bill.   28 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in Pro Forma Session   27 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.   26 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.3221, the Housing bill.   25 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.3268, the Energy Speculation bill.   25 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   24 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 8:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.Res. 1367 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Suspension (1 bill): 1) H.R. 6578 - Consumer Energy Supply Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lampson / Energy and Commerce Committee) // H.R. 5501 - Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) // H.Res. 1368 - Relating to the House procedures contained in section 803 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Complete H.R. 3999 - The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act (Complete Consideration) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar /Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) Pending Amendment Vote: Childers Amendment // Postponed Suspension Bill (1 bill): 1) H.Res. 1296 - Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   24 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3186, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program bill.   23 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of of the motion to proceed to S.3268, the Energy Speculation bill.   23 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // One Minute Speeches // H.R. 3221 - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) // H.R. 3999 - The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar /Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.J.Res. 93 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Rep. Crowley – Ways and Means); 2) H.R. 6532 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance (Rep. Rangel – Ways and Means); 3) H.Res. 1360 - Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998 (Rep. Edwards (MD) – House Administration); 4) H.Res. 645 - Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police (Rep. Mario Diaz–Balart (FL) – House Administration); 5) H.Res. 1286 - Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival (Rep. Lewis (GA) - Education and Labor); 6) H.Res. 1355 - Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens. (Rep. Davis (IL) – Education and Labor); 7) H.Res. 655 – Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham (Rep. Rangel – Education and Labor); 8) H.Res. 1296 – Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation (Rep. Calvert - Education and Labor); 9) H.R. 6545 – National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 (Rep. Cazayoux – Intelligence) // Special Orders   22 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 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 // Suspensions (21 Bills): 1) H.R. 6362 - To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretary of Commerce shall appoint administrative patent judges and administrative trademark judges (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Judiciary Committee) ; 2) S. 2565 - Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Biden / Judiciary Committee) ; 3) H.R. 6531 - The Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Judiciary Committee) ; 4) H.Res. 1241 - Congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon serving as the valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 2008 and becoming the first African-American female to earn this honor (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 5) H.R. 6493 - The Aviation Safety Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 6) H.R. 5949 - The Clean Boating Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. LaTourette / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 7) H.R. __ - To clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 8) S.294 - The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Lautenberg / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 9) H.R. 4049 - Money Service Business Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee); 10) H.Res. 1139 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet "fit to fight" (Sponsored by Rep. Abercrombie / Armed Services Committee) ; 11) H.J.Res. 93 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Sponsored by Rep. Crowley / Ways and Means Committee) ; 12) H.Res. 1286 - Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Education and Labor Committee); 13) H.Res.1355 - Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Education and Labor Committee) ; 14) H.Res. 655 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Education and Labor Committee) ; 15) H.Res. 1296 - Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Education and Labor Committee) ; 16) H.Con. Res. 364 - Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Sponsored by Rep. Lee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 17) H.Res. 1311 - Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day (Sponsored by Rep. Fattah / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 18) H.Res. 1128 - Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 19) H.R. 6226 - The "Stan Lundine Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Higgins / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 20) H.R. 5235 - The Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gallegly / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 21) H.R. 6545 - National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cazayoux / Intelligence Committee) // Special Orders   22 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3268, the Energy Speculation bill. At 11:00 a.m. the Senate will hold a Cloture VOTE on the motion to proceed to S.3268. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 for Party Lunches.   21 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3268, the Energy Speculation bill.   21 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in Pro Forma Session   18 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   18 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session   17 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 2062 - the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Financial Services Committee) // H.Res. 1350 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall / Natural Resources Committee) // Special Orders   17 July 2008 -  HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the challenge of aligning programs, personnel, and resources to achieve border security. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.   17 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene. The Majority Leader will seek recognition to offer a motion to proceed to S.3268, the Speculator bill. Thereafter, begin a period of morning business.   16 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 7:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 5959 - FY09 Intelligence Authorization Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Reyes / Intelligence Committee) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reyes / Patrick Murphy Amendment (10 minutes) ; Blunt Amendment (10 minutes); Holt Amendment (10 minutes); Hoekstra Amendment (10 minutes); Harman / Ehlers Amendment (10 minutes); Kirk Amendment (10 minutes); Hinchey Amendment (10 minutes) // H.R. 415 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Natural Resources Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Bishop (UT) Amendment (10 minutes) ; Shuler Amendment (10 minutes) ; Pearce Amendment (10 minutes); Boyda Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.Con.Res. 295 - Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis / Armed Services Committee) // Special Orders   16 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.2731, the Global AIDS legislation.   15 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.2731, the Global AIDS legislation. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   15 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Hour and at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // One Minute Speeches // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.R. 4049 - Money Service Business Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committeee) 2) H.R. 6455 - To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / Financial Services Committee); 3) S. 3145 - A bill to designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway" (Sponsored by Sen. Clinton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 4) S. 496 - The Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Voinovich / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 5) H.Con.Res. 299 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Markey / Energy and Commerce Committee); 6) H.Res. 1259 - Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship (Sponsored by Rep. Arcuri / Education and Labor Committee); 7) H.Res. 1088 - Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world (Sponsored by Rep. Nadler / Education Labor Committee); 8) H.Res. 1323 - Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's College World Series (Sponsored by Rep. Mitchell / Education and Labor Committee); 9) H.Res. 1327 - Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs (Sponsored by Rep. Nunes / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Res. 1261 - Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition (Sponsored by Rep. DeGette / Education and Labor Committee); 11) H.Con.Res. 385 - Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Res. 1090 - Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday (Sponsored by Rep. Jefferson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 13) H.R. 3890 - Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Lantos / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 14) H.R. 3032 - To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate (Sponsored by Rep. Jones (NC) / House Administration Committee) ; 15) H.R. 6296 - To extend through 2013 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee) ; 16) H.R. 5803 - To direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make grants to participating States and units of local government which will administer the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2008 for carrying out a program to make backup paper ballots available in the case of the failure of a voting system or voting equipment in the election or some other emergency situation, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee) // H.R. 415 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 5959 - FY09 Intelligence Authorization Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Reyes / Intelligence Committee) // H.R. 3999 - The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Possible Consideration of Energy Legislation // Special Orders   14 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of S.2731 , the Global AIDS legislation.   14 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (18 Bills): 1) H.R. 5618 - To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 1714 - To clarify the boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Clam Pass Unit FL-64P (Sponsored by Rep. Mack / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 3227 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.Res. 984 - Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy" (Sponsored by Rep. Giffords / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 5) H.R. 5506 - The "Bishop Ralph E. Brower Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sires / Oversight and Government Committee); 6) H.R. 4010 - The "Minnie Cox Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 7) H.Res. 1067 - Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) (Sponsored by Rep. Courtney /Armed Services Committee); 8) H.Res. 1080 - Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (Sponsored by Rep. Whitfield / Armed Services Committee); 9) H.Con.Res. 295 - Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis / Armed Services Committee) ; 10) H.Con.Res. 297 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Rogers (AL) / Armed Services Committee); 11) H.R. 3564 - Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Cannon / Judiciary Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 381 - Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Judiciary Committee); 13) H.Res. 1182 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Government buildings and on Federal property be made in the United States Sponsored by (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Judiciary Committee); 14) H.Con.Res. 369 - Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th anniversary (Sponsored by Souder / Judiciary Committee); 15) H.R. 5057 - Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Judiciary Committee); 16) S. 3218 - Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Biden / Judiciary Committee); 17) H.R. 5464 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Sponsored by Rep. Klein / Judiciary Committee); 18) S. 231 - A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012 (Sponsored by Sen. Feinstein / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders   11 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.3221, the Housing bill.   11 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   10 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.R. 1286 - Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Natural Resources Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Bishop (UT) Amendment (10 minutes); Pearce Amendment (10 minutes) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 bills): 1) H.Res. 1313 - Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education (Sponsored by Rep. Lampson / Science and Technology Committee); 2) H.Res.1315 - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Sponsored by Rep. McCaul / Science and Technology Committee) // Possible Consideration of the Kucinich Impeachment Privileged Resolution // Special Orders   10 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will resume consideration of the House Amendment to HR 3221, the housing bill for one hour, with a cloture VOTE scheduled to occur at approximately 10:30 a.m. At a time to be determined, the Senate will consider the executive calendar nominations of Gen. Petraeus and Lt Gen Odierno to be followed by back to back roll call votes on the nominations.   9 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // One Minute Speeches // Suspensions (12 Bills): 1) H.R. 6382 - Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 375 - To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Giffords / Science and Technology Committee); 3) H.Res. 1313 - Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education (Sponsored by Rep. Lampson / Science and Technology Committee); 4) H.R. 4174 - The Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Allen (ME) / Science and Technology Committee); 5) H.Res. 1312 - Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Science and Technology Committee); 6) H.Res. 1315 - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Sponsored by Rep. McCaul / Science and Technology Committee); 7) H.R. 6216 - Asset Management Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sires / Financial Services Committee); 8) H.R. 3329 - Homes for Heroes Act (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green (TX) / Financial Services Committee); 9) H.R. 6184 - America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Castle / Financial Services Committee); 10) H.R. 4461 - Community Building Code Amendment Grant Act (Sponsored by Rep. Moore (KS) / Financial Services Committee); 11) H.R. 3397 - Lead-Safe Housing for Kids (Sponsored by Rep. Ellison / Financial Services Committee); 12) H.R. 4049 - Money Services Business Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) // H.R. 5811 - Electronic Message Preservation Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // H.R. 415 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 1286 - Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Natural Resources Committee) // Special Orders   9 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008.   9 July 2008 -  SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on Justice Department oversight. Attorney General Mukasey.   8 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // One Minute Speeches // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (12 Bills): 1) H.R. 5741 - To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks (Sponsored by Del. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 3981 - To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (NC) / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 1423 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease a portion of a visitor center to be constructed outside the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter County, Indiana, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 4199 - To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Turner / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 802 - Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) ; 6) H.R. 3564 - Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Cannon / Judiciary Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 381 - Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Judiciary Committee); 8) H.Res. 1182 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Government buildings and on Federal property be made in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Judiciary Committee); 9) H.Con.Res. 369 - Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Souder / Judiciary Committee); 10) H.R. 5975 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office" (Sponsored by Rep. Arcuri / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 11) H.R. 6061 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in West Frankfort, Illinois, as the "Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Costello / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 12) H.R. 6092 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the "Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Gingrey / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   8 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for the Democrat Party luncheon.   7 July 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin one hour of morning business and then resume consideration of the message to accompany HR 3221, the housing legislation. At 5:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed to a Roll Call VOTE on the motion to concur with respect to HR 3221.   7 July 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the 4th of July Holiday   4 July 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!   3 July 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House is in Recess for the 4th of July Holiday   2 July 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House is in Recess for the 4th of July Holiday   1 July 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Senate & House are in Recess for the 4th of July Holiday   June 2008 30 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets in Pro Forma Session   30 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the 4th of July Holiday   27 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   27 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the 4th of July holiday.   26 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.R. 6052 - The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Amendment (10 minutes) / Davis (VA) / McGovern Amendment (10 minutes) / Mahoney Amendment (10 minutes) / Reichert Amendment (10 minutes) / Hodes Amendment (10 minutes) // Suspensions (2 bills): 1) H.R. __ - The Energy Markets Emergency Act (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson / Agriculture Committee); 2) H.R. 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (Rep. Rahall / Natural Resources Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (13 bills) : 1) H.Res. 1294 - National Save For Retirement Week (Sponsored by Rep. Schwartz / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (Sponsored by Rep. Wilson (NM) / Energy and Commerce Committee); 3) H.Res. 353 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Energy and Commerce Committee); 4) H.Res. 1231 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 2245 - The “Elwood ‘Bud’ Link Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic” Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 4264 - The "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (FL) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 4289 - The “Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic” Designation Act (Sponsored by Del. Fortuno / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 8) H.R. 4918 - The “Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center” Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 9) H.Res. 1291 - Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 10) H.Res. 1271 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller / Financial Services Committee) ; 11) H.Con.Res. 370 - Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 12) H.Con.Res. 195 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 13) H.Con.Res. 365 - Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (CA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   26 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6304, the FISA bill.   25 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 6275 - The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // H.R. 3195 - ADA Restoration Act (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer / Education and Labor Committee) // H.R. 2176 - To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Resources Committee) // Suspensions (3 Bills): 1) H.R. __ - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) ; 2) S. 3180 - A bill to temporarily extend programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. __ - Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (14 bills): 1) H.R. 3546 - To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012 (Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary Committee); 2) H.Res. 1294 - National Save For Retirement Week (Sponsored by Rep. Schwartz / Ways and Means Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (Sponsored by Rep. Wilson (NM) / Energy and Commerce Committee); 4) H.Res. 353 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Energy and Commerce Committee); 5) H.Res. 1231 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2245 - To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington, as the Elwood "Bud" Link Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 4264 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center" (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (FL) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 8) H.R. 4289 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as the “Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic” (Sponsored by Rep. Fortuno / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 4918 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Miami, Florida, as the “Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center” (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 10) H.Res. 1291 - Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 11) H.Res. 1271 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller (CA) / Financial Services Committee) ; 12) H.Con.Res. 370 - Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 13) H.Con.Res. 195 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 14) H.Con.Res. 365 - Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (CA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Postponed Vote on Kirk Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4040 - The Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act // Special Orders   25 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the housing bill.   24 June 2008 -  SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Hearing on excessive commodity market speculation.   24 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the housing bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   24 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (22 Bills): 1) H.R. 6331 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee); 2) H.R. 6327 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee); 3) H.R. 6307 - Fostering Connections to Success Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 4) H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus (Sponsored by Rep. Wilson (NM) / Energy and Commerce Committee); 5) H.Res. 353 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased Federal commitment supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Energy and Commerce Committee); 6) H.R. 2818 - Veterans' Epilepsy Treatment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Perlmutter / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 1098 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 1231 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 2245 - To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington, as the Elwood "Bud" Link Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 10) H.R. 4264 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center" (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (FL) / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 11) H.R. 4289 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as the “Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic” (Sponsored by Del. Fortuno / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 12) H.R. 4918 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Miami, Florida, as the “Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center” (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 13) H.Res. 1291 - Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 14) H.Res. 1271 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller (CA) / Financial Services Committee); 15) H.R. 6312 - To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee); 16) H.Con.Res. 370 - Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson–Lee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 17) H.Res. 1283 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Terry (NE) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 18) H.Con.Res. 195 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 19) H.R. 4010 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in Indianola, Mississippi, as the "Minnie Cox Post Office Building" (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 20) H.Res. 970 - Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day (Sponsored by Rep. Shimkus / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 21) H.Con.Res. 365 - Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (CA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 22) H.R. 5687 - The Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Clay / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // H.R. 5876 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens (Complete Consideration) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // Pending Amendments: George Miller-McKeon Amendment / Shea-Porter Amendment // H.R. 6275 - The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // H.R. 3195 - ADA Restoration Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer) // H.R. 4115 - To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 2176 - To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 6052 - The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Possible Motions to go to Conference // Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees; Members are advised that Conference Reports may be brought up at any time   23 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the housing bill.   23 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (14 Bills): 1) H.R. 4044 - National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Judiciary Committee); 2) H.R. 3546 - To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012. (Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary Committee); 3) H.Res. 1293 - Commemorating the 44th Anniversary of the death of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which would become known as AFreedom Summer (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Judiciary Committee); 4) H.R. __ - The Responsive Government Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.R. 6109 - Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 6) H.R. 5001 - Old Post Office Building Redevelopment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 7) H.R. 2452 - Raw Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (NY) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 8) H.R. 6040 - To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Army to provide reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by members of the Committee on Levee Safety (Sponsored by Rep. Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 9) H.Res. 1229 - Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students (Sponsored by Rep. Meeks / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Res. 1242 - Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. (Sponsored by Rep. Snyder / Education and Labor Committee); 11) H.Res. 1050 - Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word "baseball" in the United States as well as being the birthplace of college baseball (Sponsored by Rep. Olver / Education and Labor Committee); 12) H.Con.Res. 372 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. (Sponsored by Rep. Kilpatrick / Education and Labor Committee); 13) H.Res. 1051 - Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Goodlatte / Education and Labor Committee); 14) H.Con.Res. 2 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that schools in the United States should honor the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States by including such contributions in the teaching of United States history (Sponsored by Del. Christensen / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   23 June 2008 -  HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on whether greater regulation is necessary to stop price manipulation of energy.   20 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3221, the housing bill. No Votes today.   20 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 2:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.Res. 1276 - Rule Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5876 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza / Rules Committee // H.R. 6304 - The FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Reyes / Intelligence Committee) // Special Orders   19 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Late afternoon. // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.R. 5781 - Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: Davis (IL) Amendment (10 minutes) // H. Res. 1281 - Same-Day-Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // H.R. 2642 - Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Bill (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 bills): 1) H.R. 5710 - Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Authorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 5511 - Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.Res. 1029 - Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez (Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 4) H.Res. 1230 - Condemning post election violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   19 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act.   18 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act.   18 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (10 Bills): 1) H.R. 4179 - FAST Redress Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Clarke / Homeland Security Committee) ; 2) H.R. 5982 - The Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Homeland Security Committee) ; 3) H.R. 5909 - Catching Operational Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lowey / Homeland Security Committee) ; 4) H.Res.1150 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines. (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / Homeland Security Committee); 5) H.R. 4749 - National Bombing Prevention Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. King (NY) / Homeland Security Committee); 6) H.R. 1333 - The Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act (Sponsored by Rep. Dent / Homeland Security Committee) ; 7) H.R. 2631 - Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Homeland Security Committee); 8) H. Res. 1230 - Condemning post election violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H. Con. Res. 350 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in all of its forms and seek to strengthen the conservation and management measures to facilitate the conservation of whale species, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall / Foreign Affairs Committee); 10) H. Res. 1270 - Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) // H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Complete Consideration) (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (CO) / Science Committee) // Pending Amendment Votes: Lampson Amendment; Hodes Amendment // H.R. 5781 - Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Government and Oversight Reform Committee) ; H.R. 5876 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee); Possible Consideration of H.R. 2642 - Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Bill (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Possible Motions to go to Conference ; Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees ; Members are advised that Conference Reports may be brought up at any time // Special Orders   17 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.R. 2964 - To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under that Act, to make corrections in the provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses under that Act, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 1423 - Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Lease Act (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Natural Resources Committee) ; 3) H.R. 3702 - Montana Cemetery Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Rehberg / Natural Resources Committee) ; 4) H.Res. 1247 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States (Sponsored by Rep. David Davis (TN) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 5) H.Res. 1199 - Commending the Orange County Water District and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Loretta Sanchez / Natural Resources Committee) ; 6) H.R. 5710 - Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Authorization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 7) H.R. 5511 - Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee) ; 8) S. 188 - A bill to revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 (Sponsored by Sen. Salazar / Judiciary Committee) ; 9) S. 1692 - A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association (Sponsored by Sen. Cardin / Judiciary Committee) ; 10) H.RES. 31 - Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy called the "Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy" at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson–Lee / Judiciary Committee) ; 11) H. Res. 1002 - Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "Public Radio Recognition Month". (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 12) H. Res. 1219 - Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day (Sponsored by Rep. Latta / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 13) H. Res. 1029 - Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course, for his generosity and devotion to charity, and for his exemplary dedication to the intellectual and moral growth of thousands of low-income and disadvantaged youth in our country (Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 14) H. R. 6150 - "John P. Gallagher Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kucinich / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 15) H. R. 6085 - "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 16) H. Res. 1237 - Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   17 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches. Cloture VOTE at 2:15 p.m. on motion to proceed to H.R.6049.   16 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act.   16 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   13 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet in Pro Forma Session.   13 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session today. It will reconvene on Monday the 16th of June at 2:00 p.m.   12 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 5749 - Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (CO) / Science and Technology Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Gordon Amendment (10 minutes); Rohrabacher Amendment (10 minutes); Wu Amendment #3 (10 minutes); Wu Amendment #4 (10 minutes); Lampson Amendment (10 minutes); Arcuri Amendment (10 minutes); DeFazio Amendment (10 minutes); Harman / Ehlers Amendment (10 minutes); Braley Amendment (10 minutes); Hodes Amendment (10 minutes); Yarmuth Amendment (10 minutes); Jackson-Lee Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 bills):1) S. 2146 - To authorize EPA to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Energy and Commerce Committee); 2) H.R. 1553 - Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Pryce / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders   12 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3101, the Medicare Improvements Act.   11 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 8:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Manager’s Amendment (30 minutes) / Tom Davis / Van Hollen / Hoyer Amendment (10 minutes) / Smith (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) / Sessions Amendment (10 minutes) / McCarthy (NY) Amendment (10 minutes) / Flake Amendment (10 minutes) / Murphy (CT) Amendment (10 minutes) / Murphy (PA) / Schwartz / Holt Amendment (10 minutes) // Suspensions (4 bills): 1) H.R. 5749 - Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.R. 1553 - Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Pryce / Energy and Commerce Committee); 3) H.Res. 977 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies (Sponsored by Rep. Braley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 4) S. 2146 - To authorize EPA to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Possible Vote to Refer Kucinich Privileged Resolution Regarding Articles of Impeachment against the President to Committee of Jurisdiction (Judiciary Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (CO) / Science and Technology Committee) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 bill): H.Res. 1235 - Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Scalise / Veterans’ Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   11 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3044, the Consumer-First Energy bill.   10 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3044, the Consumer-First Energy bill.   10 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 10:00 a.m. for legislative business // Suspensions (17 Bills): 1) H. Res. 1063 - Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 (Sponsored by Rep. Wu / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 2) H. Res. 1127 - Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in the Middle East and the concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media and press (Sponsored by Rep. Ackerman / Foreign Affairs Committee) ; 3) H. Con. Res. 318 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 4) H. Con. Res. 332 - Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H. Con. Res. 337 - Honoring the Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Allen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Con.Res. 336 - Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (Sponsored by Rep. Altmire / Veteran’s Affairs Committee) ; 7) H.Res.1235 - Expressing support for National D-Day Remembrance Day (Sponsored by Rep. Scalise / Veteran’s Affairs Committee) ; 8) H. Res. 1010 - Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing (Sponsored by Rep. Donnelly / Financial Services Committee) ; 9) S. 682 - Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Financial Services Committee); 10) H.Res. 1145 - Recognizing the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association (Sponsored by Rep. Shea –Porter / Financial Services Committee) ; 11) S. 254 - Constantino Brumidi Congressional gold medal award (Sponsored by Sen. Enzi / Financial Services Committee) ; 12) H.R. 3229 - National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Westmoreland / Financial Services Committee) ; 13) H.R. 2268 - Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Capito / Financial Services Committee) ; 14) H.R. 1553 - Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Pryce / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 15) H. Res 977 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies (Sponsored by Rep. Braley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 16) S. 2146 - To authorize EPA to accept, as part of a settlement, diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects (Sponsored by Sen. Carper / Energy and Commerce Committee); 17) H. Res. 1236 - Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 25, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Braley / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // H.R. 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // H.R. 6063 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Science Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 2642 - Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations bill (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 5749 - Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee) // Special Orders   9 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3044, the Consumer-First Energy bill.   9 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (20 Bills): 1) H.R.3022 - Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park Wilderness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Costa / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R.2632 - Sabinoso Wilderness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 3) H.R.3682 - California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.Res.1158 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R.5680 - To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources Committee); 6) S. 2516 - Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act (Sponsored by Sen. Mikulski / Judiciary Committee) ; 7) H.R. 5569 - To extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / Judiciary Committee) ; 8) H.R. 5938 - To provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) ; 9) H.R. 5593 - Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA) / Judiciary Committee) ; 10) S. 188 - A bill to revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 (Sponsored by Sen. Salazar / Judiciary Committee) ; 11) H. Res. __ - A resolution regarding the passing of Bo Diddley (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) ; 12) H. Res. 1229 - Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Meeks / Education and Labor Committee) ; 13) H.Res.1225 - "National Safety Month" Support Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Education and Labor Committee) ; 14) H.R. 5524 - Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Yarmuth / Education and Labor Committee) ; 15) H.R.4926 - Josh Miller HEARTS Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sutton / Education and Labor Committee) ; 16) H. Res. 1243 - Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children (Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan / Education and Labor Committee) ; 17) H.Res.127 - Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State (Sponsored by Rep Young (AK) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 18) H.R.5683 - Government Accountability Office Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 19) H.R.5778 - District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Independence Preservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Van Hollen / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 20) S.1245 - A bill to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region (Sponsored by Sen. Cardin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   8 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.   6 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on SA.4825, the substitute amendment to the Climate Security Act of 2008.   6 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session today.   5 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:30 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // H.R. 5540 - Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Natural Resources Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: Bishop (UT) Amendment (20 minutes) // Conference Report on S.Con.Res. 70 - The Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.R. 5940 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee; 2) H.R. 3058 - Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Natural Resources Committee) // Special Orders   5 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene for a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of the conference report to S.Con.Res.70, the FY2009 budget resolution.   4 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Suspensions (12): 1) H.Con.Res. 311 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 335 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Sponsored by Rep. Watson / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.R. 3712 - The James M. Ashley & Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse (Sponsored by Rep. Kaptur / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) H.R. 5599 -The Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 5) H.R. 1343 - Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green (TX) / Energy and Commerce Committee); 6) H.R. 5669 - Poison Center Support, Enhancement, and Awareness Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 7) H.R. 5940 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee); 8) H.Con.Res. 366 - Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Science and Technology Committee); 9) H.Res. 1180 - Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world (Sponsored by Rep. Reichert / Science and Technology Committee); 10) H.R. 5893 - Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 11) H.R. 5972 - United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 12) H.R. 3058 - Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 3021 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Chandler / Education and Labor Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: George Miller Amendment (10 minutes); Ehlers Amendment (10 minutes); Shea-Porter / Welch / Arcuri / Hodes Amendment (30 minutes); Davis (VA) Amendment (10 minutes); Stupak / Visclosky Amendment (10 minutes); Brady (TX) (10 minutes); Matheson Amendment (10 minutes); Reichert Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders   4 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene for a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of the conference report to S.Con.Res.70, the FY2009 budget resolution.   3 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (11 Bills): 1) H.R. 3058 - Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 138 - Supporting National Men's Health Week (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) H.Res. 923 - Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th Anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Bachmann / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 4) H.Res. 1114 - Supporting Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 5) H.R. 1734 - The "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 6) H.R. 5477 - The "Chi Mui Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.R. 5683 - Government Accountability Office Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Government and Oversight Reform Committee); 8) H.R. 3774 - Senior Executive Service Diversity Assurance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Government and Oversight Reform Committee); 9) H.R. 4106 - Telework Improvements Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Government and Oversight Reform Committee); 10) H.R. 4791 - Federal Agency Data Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Clay / Government and Oversight Reform Committee); 11) S. 2420 - Federal Food Donation Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Government and Oversight Reform Committee) // Special Orders   3 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security bill.   2 June 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security bill.   2 June 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   May 2008 30 May 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   29 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets in Pro Forma Session.   29 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   28 May 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   27 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets in Pro Form Session   27 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.   26 May 2008 -  UNITED STATES CONGRESS: Happy Memorial Day! The House and Senate are in recess for the holiday work period.   23 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene for a Pro Forma session.   23 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the Memorial Day Holiday and will Reconvene at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 3, 2008   22 May 2008 -  HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Antitrust Taskforce Subcommittee Hearing on retail gas prices and competition in the oil industry.   22 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (5 per side) //Suspensions (2 Bills): 1) H.R. __ - Farm Bill (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson (MN) / Agriculture Committee); 2) H.R. __ - Farm Bill Extension (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson (MN) / Agriculture Committee) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 5658 - The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for further consideration under a structured rule without further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Skelton Manager’s Amendment (5 minutes); Skelton / Berman / Lowey Amendment (20 minutes); Akin Amendment (10 minutes); Spratt Amendment (20 minutes); Smith (WA) Amendment (5 minutes); Franks Amendment (20 minutes); Tauscher Amendment (5 minutes); Boren Amendment (20 minutes); Cummings / Watson Amendment (5 minutes); Sestak Amendment #105 (5 minutes); Sestak Amendment #106 (5 minutes); Buyer Amendment (5 minutes); Slaughter / Poe Amendment (5 minutes); Castle / Hinojosa Amendment (5 minutes); Waxman Amendment (20 minutes); LaHood Amendment (5 minutes); Woolsey Amendment (5 minutes); Berman Amendment (10 minutes); Porter Amendment (5 minutes); Capito Amendment (5 minutes); Cooper Amendment (5 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Tierney Amendment (20 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (5 minutes); Price (NC) Amendment (10 minutes); Lee Amendment (20 minutes); Fossella Amendment (5 minutes); Inslee Amendment #117 (10 minutes); Inslee Amendment #118 (5 minutes); Brown-Waite Amendment (10 minutes); McGovern / Bishop (GA) / Sestak Amendment (20 minutes); Holt / Tauscher / Grijalva / Schakowsky Amendment (10 minutes); Pierce Amendment (10 minutes); McDermott Amendment (5 minutes); King (IA) Amendment (5 minutes); Matsui Amendment (5 minutes); DeFazio Amendment (5 minutes); Turner Amendment (5 minutes); Stupak Amendment (5 minutes); DeLauro / Courtney Amendment (5 minutes); Everett Amendment (5 minutes); Schakowsky Amendment (5 minutes); Schiff Amendment (5 minutes); Blumenauer Amendment (5 minutes); Bordallo Amendment (5 minutes); Moore (WI) Amendment (5 minutes); Ortiz Amendment (5 minutes) ; Kennedy / Shea-Porter Amendment (5 minutes); Israel Amendment #49 (5 minutes); Israel Amendment #56 (10 minutes); Schwartz / Patrick Murphy Amendment (5 minutes); Bishop (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Braley Amendment (10 minutes); Carney Amendment (5 minutes); Ellsworth / Emanuel Amendment (10 minutes); Hodes / DeFazio / DeLauro Amendment (20 minutes); Yarmuth Amendment (10 minutes); Foster / Schiff Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Res. 986 - Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict (Sponsored by Rep. Boehner / Armed Services Committee); 2) H. Res. 1194 - Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   22 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the House message accompanying H.R.2641, the Supplemental Appropriations bill. At 11:30 a.m. the Senate will begin up to 4 Roll Call votes on the following Amendments / Points of Order - Domestic Spending   21 May 2008 -  SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing to explore the Skyrocketing Price of Oil.   21 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 9:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 6049 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) // Conference Report on S.Con.Res. 70 - The Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 (Rule Waives all Points of Order, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 5658 - The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Structured Rule, 2 Hours of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) // Possible Vote to Override the President’s Veto of H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson (MN) / Agriculture Committee) // Possible Postponed Suspension Votes (31 Bills); 1) H.Con.Res. 300 - Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in improving the health and promoting the resiliency of coral reef ecosystems (Sponsored by Del. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) S.J.Res. 17 - A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (Sponsored by Sen. Stevens (AK) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 3) H.Con.Res. 325 - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission`s Historical Preservation and Museum Program (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Recourses Committee); 4) H.Res. 1074 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth–Sandlin / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 1771 - To assist in the conservation of cranes (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Natural Resources Committee); 6) H.R. 3323 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 4841 - To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians (Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack / Natural Resources Committee); 8) H.Con.Res. 334 - Supporting National Military Appreciation Month (Sponsored by Rep. Shays / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 9) H.Res. 1152 - Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship (Sponsored by Rep. Ferguson / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 10) H.Res. 1132 - Supporting Peace Officers Memorial Day (Sponsored by Rep. Poe / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 11) H.Res. 1153 - Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Sponsored by Rep. Hirono / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 12) H.Res. 1026 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (GA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 13) H.R. 752 - Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Butterfield / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 14) H.R. 5787 - Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Moore (KS) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 15) H.Res. 1137 - Supporting National Public Works Week (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 16) H.Con.Res. 309 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure); 17) H.Res. 339 - Supporting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 18) H.Con.Res. 305 - Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 19) H.R. 3480 - Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Judiciary Committee); 20) S. 2829 - A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Judiciary Committee); 21) H.R. 5571 - To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / Judiciary Committee); 22) H.Res. 1106 - Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month” (Sponsored by Rep. Reichert / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 23) H.Res. 1124 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 24) H.Res. 1022 - Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 25) H.Con.Res. 134 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Wynn / Energy and Commerce Committee); 26) H.Res. 369 - Supporting National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Berkley / Energy and Commerce Committee); 27) H.Res. 986 - Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict (Sponsored by Rep. Boehner / Armed Services Committee); 28) H.R. 3819 - Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Space / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 29) H.R. 5826 - Veterans` Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 30) H.R. 5856 - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Michaud / Veterans’ Affairs Committee); 31) H.Res. 1194 - Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   21 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   20 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. At 12:00 noon the Senate will consider numerous nominations. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   20 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Hour and at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (20 Bills): 1) H.R. 6081 - The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.Res. 1185 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important contributions of Americans who serve as foster parents (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee) ; 3) H.Res. __ - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should be given special care and attention (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Ways and Means Committee); 4) H.Res. 1054 - Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Armed Services Committee); 5) H.Res. 986 - Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict (Sponsored by Rep. Boehner / Armed Services Committee); 6) H.Res. 961 - Commending the Alaska Army National Guard (Sponsored by Rep. Young (AK) / Armed Services Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 32 - Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (FL) / Armed Services Committee); 8) H.R. 2790 - To establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Hare / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 3681 - Veterans Benefits Awareness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 10) H.R. 3819 - Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Space / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 11) H.R. 3889 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study of the vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the Secretary (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 12) H.R. 5554 - Veterans Substance Use Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Michaud / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 13) H.R. 5664 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 14) H.R. 5729 - Spina Bifida Health Care Program Expansion Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ellsworth / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 15) H.R. 5826 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Rodriguez / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 16) H.R. 5856 - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Michaud / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 17) H.R. 6048 - To amend the Service members Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation (Sponsored by Rep. Turner / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 18) S. 3029 - To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through February 28, 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Kerry / Small Business Committee); 19) H.Res. 1195 - Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the massive earthquake centered in Sichuan Province (Sponsored by Rep. Wu / Foreign Affairs Committee); 20) H.Res. 1194 - Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) // H.R. 6049 - The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee) ; Conference Report on S.Con.Res. 70 - The Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) ; H.R. 5658 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) // Special Orders   19 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   19 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. //M embers are advised that no votes are expected on Monday. // Suspensions (35 Bills): 1) H.Con.Res. 300 - Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in improving the health and promoting the resiliency of coral reef ecosystems (Sponsored by Rep. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) S.J.Res. 17 - A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean (Sponsored by Sen. Stevens (AK) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 3) H.Con.Res. 325 - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission's Historical Preservation and Museum Program (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Recourses Committee); 4) H.Res. 1074 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth-Sandlin / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 1464 - To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 6) H.R. 1771 - To assist in the conservation of cranes (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 3323 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Natural Resources Committee) ; 8) H.R. 2649 - To make amendments to the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Sponsored by Rep. Bilbray / Natural Resources Committee) ; 9) H.R. 4841 - To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians (Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack / Natural Resources Committee) ; 10) H.Res. 1144 - Expressing support for designation of a "Frank Sinatra Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Serrano / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 11) H.Con.Res. 334 - Supporting National Military Appreciation Month (Sponsored by Rep. Shays / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; 12) H.Res. 1152 - Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship (Sponsored by Rep. Ferguson / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 13) H.Res. 1132 - Supporting Peace Officers Memorial Day (Sponsored by Rep. Poe / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 14) H.Res. 1153 - Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Sponsored by Rep. Hirono / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 15) H.Res. 1026 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (GA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 16) H.R. 752 - Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Butterfield / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 17) H.R. 5787 - Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Moore (KS) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 18) H.Res. 1142 - Recognizing National Missing Children's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Lampson / Education and Labor Committee); 19) H.Res. 1147 - Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (KY) / Education and Labor Committee); 20) H.R. 2744 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (NY) / Education and Labor Committee) ; 21) H.Res. 1137 - Supporting National Public Works Week (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 22) H.Con.Res. 309 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure); 23) H.Res. 339 - Supporting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 24) H.Con.Res. 305 - Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 25) H.R. 6074 - Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kagen / Judiciary Committee); 26) S. 2168 - Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee); 27) H.R. 3480 - Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Judiciary Committee); 28) S. 2829 - A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Judiciary Committee); 29) H.R. 5571 - To extend for 5 years the program relating to waiver of the foreign country residence requirement with respect to international medical graduates (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / Judiciary Committee); 30) H.Res. __ - Commemoration of President Lyndon Baines Johnson on the occasion his birthday centennial (Sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee / Judiciary Committee); 31) H.Res. 1106 - Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Reichert / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 32) H.Res. 1124 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 33) H.Res. 1022 - Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 34) H.Con.Res. 134 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Wynn / Energy and Commerce Committee); 35) H.Res. 369 - Supporting National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Berkley / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders   16 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in Pro Forma Session   16 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   15 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 2642 - Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations bill (Closed Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) The Closed Rule provides for two hours of total debate, makes in order only three Democrat Amendments, does not allow for a Republican Motion to Recommit, and does not include a vote on Final Passage. Amendment #1 (re: Troop Funding); Amendment #2 (re: War Policy Restrictions); Amendment #3 (re: Domestic Spending and $51.6 Billion Tax Increase) // Postponed Suspension Votes (6 Bills): 1) H.R. 5872 - Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sessions / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.R. 5614 - Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Castle / Financial Services Committee); 3) H.R. 406 - Alice Paul Women’s Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Financial Services Committee); 4) H.R. 2894 - Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ruppersberger / Financial Services Committee); 5) H.R. 5916 - Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act of 2008 as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 5834 - North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   15 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act. First Roll Call Vote at 11:10 a.m. on the conference report.   14 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // H.R. __ - Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations bill (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Conference Report on H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson / Agriculture Committee) // Postponed Vote on Shimkus Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 // Postponed Vote on Upton Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 // Special Orders   14 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.980, the collective bargaining bill.   13 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (13): 1) H.Res. 1176 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Sponsored by Rep. Brown (FL) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.Res. 1133 - Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball championships (Sponsored by Rep. Walz / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Res. 1173 - Recognizing AmeriCorps Week (Sponsored by Rep. Matsui / Education and Labor Committee); 4) H.Res. 789 - Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing services for foster children (Sponsored by Rep. Bachmann / Education and Labor Committee); 5) H.Res. 1181 - Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis (Sponsored by Rep. Crowley / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 5834 - North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2008 as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.R. 5614 - Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Castle / Financial Services Committee); 8) H.R. 2894 - Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ruppersberger / Financial Services Committee); 9) H.R. 5872 - Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sessions / Financial Services Committee); 10) H.R. 406 - Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Financial Services Committee); 11) H.R. 4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act (Sponsored by Rep. Mahoney / Financial Services Committee); 12) H.R. __ - Residency Preferences and Limitations on Housing Assistance (Sponsored by Rep. Foster / Financial Services Committee); 13) H.Res. 1134 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month (Sponsored by Rep. Napolitano / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders   13 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.2284, the Flood Insurance bill.   12 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   12 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meetins in Pro Forma Session.   9 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session. It will convene on Monday, May 12th at 2:00 p.m. and begin a period of morning business.   9 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   8 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. H.R. __ - Democrat War and Domestic Spending Supplemental Appropriations Act (Subject to a Rule) (Appropriations Committee)   8 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.2284, the Flood Insurance bill.   7 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // H.R. 5818 - Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Waters / Financial Services Committee) // H.R. __ - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Financial Services Committee) // Possible Consideration of the Conference Report on H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 // Special Orders   7 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2284, the Flood Insurance bill.   6 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 4040 - The Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees. // Suspensions (9): 1) H.Res. 1086 - Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 2) H.R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee); 3) H.R. 1512 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (Sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez / Judiciary Committee); 4) H.R. 5690 - To exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.R. 5512 - Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Space / Financial Services Committee); 6) H.R. 5614 - Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Castle / Financial Services Committee); 7) H.R. 2894 - Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ruppersberger / Financial Services Committee); 8) H.R. 5872 - Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sessions / Financial Services Committee); 9) H.R. 5937 - To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Financial Services Committee) // Postponed Vote on Ryan (WI) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; Postponed Vote on Kind Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 // Special Orders   6 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2881, the FAA Reauthorization Act.   5 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (11): 1) H.R. 3658 - To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States territories for members of the Foreign Service (Sponsored by Del. Fortuno / Foreign Affairs Committee); 2) H.Res. 1011 - Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan (Sponsored by Rep. Wolf / Foreign Affairs Committee); 3) H.Res. 1109 - Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe (Sponsored by Rep. Sires / Foreign Affairs Committee); 4) H.Res. 1166 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statements and actions taken by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia (Sponsored by Rep. Wexler / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 317 - Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 1091 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father (Sponsored by Rep. Young (AK) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.Res. 1113 - Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 8) H.Res. 952 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States National Teacher Day (Sponsored by Rep. Ron Klein / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 9) S. 2929 - A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Res. 1168 - Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Boustany / Education and Labor Committee) ; 11) H.Res. 1155 - Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship (Sponsored by Rep. Ross / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   5 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session   2 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   2 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   1 May 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // One Minutes // Last Votes expected late afternoon // H.R. 493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act as Amended (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   1 May 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2881, the FAA Reauthorization Act.   April 2008 30 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will convene at 10:00 a.m. and recess immediately. The House will then reconvene at approximately 10:40 a.m. in a Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive His Excellency, Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland. // Suspensions (11): 1) H.R. 1195 - To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 308 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 3) H.Res. 444 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 4) H.Res. 964 - Promoting the safe operation of 15-passenger vans (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 5) H.R. 1777 - Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Delahunt / Judiciary Committee); 6) H.Con.Res. 330 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Judiciary Committee); 7) H.Res. 1096 - Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship (Sponsored by Rep. Moore (KS) / Education and Labor Committee); 8) H.Res. 1130 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being. (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor Committee); 9) H.Res. 1100 - Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team on Winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships (Sponsored by Rep. Loebsack / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Res. 1119 - Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor Committee); 11) H.Res. 1149 - Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Education and Labor Committee) // H.R. 5522 – Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act of 2008 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee) ; H.R. 493 – Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act as Amended (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders   30 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will Convene and resume consideration of H.R.2881, the FAA Reauthorization Act. The Senate will proceed to the House at 10:30 a.m. for a Joint Session of Congress to hear the address of Bertie Ahearn, Prime Minister of Ireland. The Senate will reconvene at 12:00 noon.   29 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (13): 1) S. 2457 - A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Sponsored by Sen. Lieberman / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 3522 - To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Udall (NM) / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 3490 - Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Radanovich / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.Res. 1043 - Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear's death (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Natural Resources Committee); 5) S. 2739 - Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Sen. Bingaman / Natural Resources Committee); 6) H.R. 5519 - Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Kanjorski / Financial Services Committee); 7) H.Res. 1079 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008 Financial Literacy (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Financial Services Committee); 8) H.R. 4332 - Financial Consumer Hotline Act of 2007 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) ; 9) H.Res. 578 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Watermelon Month (Sponsored by Rep. Putnam / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 10) H.Res. 892 - Expressing support for designation of March 11, 2008, as "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day (Sponsored by Rep. Wilson (OH) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 11) H.Res. 1073 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 5 through 11, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 12) H.Res. 49 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day (Sponsored by Rep. Camp / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 13) H.R. 5631 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the "Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building". (Sponsored by Rep. Goode / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders   29 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.   28 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act.   28 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   25 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.   25 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.   24 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Complete Consideration of H.R.2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders   24 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1315, the Veterans' Benefits bill.   23 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1315, the Veterans' Benefits bill.   23 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 7:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Suspensions (9 bills): 1) H.R. 5479 - The "Alonzo Woodruff Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; ; 2) H.R. 5528 - The "Rocky Marciano Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lynch / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); ; 3) H.R. 5483 - The "Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (VA) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); ; 4) H.R. 3721 - The "Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); ; 5) H.R. 4185 - The "Marisol Heredia Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Solis / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) ; ; 6) H.Res. 1016 - Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr. (Sponsored by Rep. Feeney / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); ; 7) H.R. 3033 - Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); ; 8) H.R. 5712 - Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act (Sponsored by Rep. Welch / Oversight and Government Reform); ; 9) H.R. 3928 - Government Contractor Accountability Act (Sponsored by Rep. Murphy (CT) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // H.R. 5819 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Boswell / Sutton Amendment (10 minutes); Ehlers Amendment (10 minutes); Sestak Amendment (10 minutes); Matheson Amendment (10 minutes); Giffords Amendment (10 minutes); Graves Amendment (10 minutes); Matsui Amendment (10 minutes); Sutton Amendment #10 (10 minutes); Sutton Amendment #9 (10 minutes); Barrow Amendment (10 minutes); Capito Amendment (10 minutes); Carney Amendment (10 minutes); Gillibrand Amendment (10 minutes); Walz Amendment (10 minutes); Foster / Ellsworth / Altmire Amendment (10 minutes); Welch Amendment #21 (10 minutes); Welch Amendment #22 (10 minutes) // H.R. 2830 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (Structured Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 bills): 1) H.R. 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 322 - Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel (Sponsored by Reps. Pelosi / Boehner / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   22 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (11): 1) H.R. 3513 - Copper Salmon Wilderness Act (Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 5151 - Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for West Virginia's Special Places (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 831 - Coffman Cove Administrative Site Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Young (AK) / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 3734 - Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Act (Sponsored by Rep. Simpson / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 323 - Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day (Sponsored by Rep. Gingrey / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 6) H.R.5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce) ; 7) H.Res. 981 - Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 8) H. Res. 1112 - Recognizes 2008 as the International Year of the Reef (Sponsored by Rep. Baird / Science and Technology Committee); 9) H. Res. 1118 - Honoring the life and achievements of John Archibald Weaver and expressing condolences on his passing (Sponsored by Rep. Foster / Science and Technology Committee) ; 10) H. Res. 1117 - Declaring the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Earth Day and for developing the scientific and technological capabilities to achieve those goals (Sponsored by Rep. McNerney / Science and Technology Committee) ; 11) H.Con.Res. 322 - Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel (Sponsored by Reps. Pelosi / Boehner / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders   22 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1315, Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2007. The Senate will recess from 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm for Party Lunches.   21 April 2008 -  SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.   21 April 2008 -  HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session   18 April 2008 -