The Whipping Post 2/4/10
Posted By Chris Vieson :: February 4, 2010
ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected: 3:30 p.m.
One Minutes (5 per side)
Complete Consideration of H.R. 4061 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 (Structured Rule)
(Sponsored by Rep. Lipinski / Science and Technology Committee)
The rule provides for no further general or amendment debate.
Postponed Amendment Votes (4):
Halverson Amendment
Kilroy Amendment
Kissell Amendment
Owens (NY) Amendment
Senate Amendments to H.J.Res. 45 - The Democrats’ $1.9 Trillion Debt Limit Increase
(Closed Rule / One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee)
Postponed Suspensions Votes (4 Bills):
1) H.Res. 1022 - Honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulating the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Medgar Evers (Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary Committee)
2) H.Res. 960 - Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking (Sponsored by Rep. Poe / Judiciary Committee)
3) S. 2950 - To extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Judiciary Committee)
4) H.R. 4532 - Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act
(Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Ways and Means Committee)
Special Orders
FRIDAY'S FORECAST
On Friday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 9:00 a.m. No votes are expected in the House.
Weekly Waste Watch
$7 Million in Stimulus Funds Spent on a Bridge to No Benefits
Under the House Republican Stimulus Alternative, $7 million of taxpayer funds would not be spent on unnecessary bridges which don’t create jobs. Instead, Republicans would have created twice as many jobs at half the cost. To learn how visit: http://republicanwhip.house.gov/Jobs/
The Washington Watch Report is available on the House Republican Whip’s website: http://republicanwhip.house.gov/blog/wwindex.html
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The Whip Notice - Week of 2/8/10
Floor Information: 5-7430
Legislative Program: 5-2020
WHIP NOTICE
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2010
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
On Tuesday, 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 (6 Bills):
1) H.R. 4238 - The "W.D. Farr Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Markey (CO) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
2) H.R. 4425 - The "Martin G. 'Marty' Mahar Post Office" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Tonko / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
3) H.Res. 1059 - Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti (Sponsored by Rep. McMahon / Foreign Affairs Committee)
4) H.Res. 1048 - Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Tim Murphy (PA) / Foreign Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 3695 - Billy's Law (Sponsored by Rep. Murphy (CT) / Judiciary Committee)
6) H.Res. 1066 - Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response
(Sponsored by Rep. Meek / Armed Services Committee)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 2701 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Reyes / Intelligence Committee)
H.R. __ - Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Perriello / Judiciary Committee)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
On Friday, no votes are expected in the House.
Possible Motions to go to Conference
Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees
Members are advised that Conference Reports may be brought up at any time
Sincerely,
Eric Cantor
Republican Whip
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