The Whipping Post - 11/7/09
Posted By Matt Bravo :: November 7, 2009
ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE
On Saturday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected: Evening
One Minutes (10 per side)
H.R. 3962 - Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of Health Care (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee)
The rule provides for four hours of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Stupak / Ellsworth / Pitts / Smith (NJ) / Kaptur / Dahlkemper Amendment (20 minutes)
Boehner Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (60 minutes)
Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Votes):
1) H.R. 3737 - Small Business Microlending Expansion Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Ellsworth / Small Business Committee)
2) H.R. 1838 - To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers (Sponsored by Rep. Fallin / Small Business Committee)
3) H.R. 1845 - Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Schock / Small Business Committee)
4) H.Res. 700 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week (Sponsored by Rep. Loebsack / Education and Labor Committee)
5) H.Res. 877 - Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008 (Sponsored by Rep. Wu / Foreign Affairs Committee)
6) H.Res. 892 - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace (Sponsored by Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee)
7) H.Res. 833 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Foreign Affairs Committee)
8) H.Res. 209 - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. hostages in Iran (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs Committee)
9) H.Res. 895 - Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers of the United States Army who lost their lives in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas (Sponsored by Rep. Carter / Armed Services Committee)
Special Orders
SUNDAY'S FORECAST
On Sunday, the House may meet for legislative business.
Possible Consideration of H.R. 3962 - Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of Health Care (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee)
WEEKLY WASTE WATCH
Connecticut Spends $1.3 Million in Stimulus Money for Archaeological Surveys of Man Made Lakes
Under the House Republican Stimulus Alternative, taxpayer funds would not have been spent on archaeological surveys for man-made lakes. 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 11/2/09
Floor Information: 5-7430
Legislative Program: 5-2020
WHIP NOTICE
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2009
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (16 Bills):
1) S. 475 - A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency (Sponsored by Sen. Burr / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
2) H.Res. 773 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 1168 - Veterans Retraining Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
4) H.Res. 828 - To recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as "Louisiana HonorAir Day," and to honor the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our Nation (Sponsored by Rep. Cao / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 3949 - Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009
(Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
6) H.Res. 398 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
7) H.Res. 291 - Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day. (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (FL) / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
8) H.Res. 866 - Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict (Sponsored by Rep. Kind / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
9) H.Res. 461 - Honoring Sentinels of Freedom and commending the dedication, commitment, and extraordinary work of the organization (Sponsored by Rep. McNerney / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
10) S. 509 - A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington (Sponsored by Sen. Murray / Veterans' Affairs Commitee)
11) H.R. 3157 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" (Sponsored by Rep. Peterson / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
12) H.R. 174 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region (Sponsored by Rep. Salazar / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
13) H.Res. 89 - Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
14) H.Res. 780 - Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
15) H.Res. 159 - Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Hodes / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
16) H.Res. 736 - Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On On Tuesday, the House will meet at 8:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate. The House will then meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business and recess immediately. The House will reconvene at approximately 10:00 a.m. in a Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive Her Excellency, Doctor Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (14 Bills):
1) H.Res. 868 - Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Armed Services Committee)
2) H.Con.Res. 139 - Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Armed Services Committee)
3) H.Res. 856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21 (Sponsored by Rep. Nadler / Armed Services Committee)
4) H.Res. 880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries (Sponsored by Rep. Cassidy / Education and Labor Committee)
5) H.R. 2136 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act (Sponsored by Rep. Fudge / Education and Labor Committee)
6) H.Res. 752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters (Sponsored by Rep. Halvorson / Education and Labor Committee)
7) H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor Committee)
8) H.R. 3276 - American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Markey (MA) / Energy and Commerce Committee)
9) H.Res. 858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions (Sponsored by Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs Committee)
10) H.Res. 839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Foreign Affairs Committee)
11) H.Res. 711 - Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (IL) / Foreign Affairs Committee)
12) H.Res. 641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee)
13) H.Res. 863 - Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Sponsored by Rep. Shea-Porter / Foreign Affairs Committee)
14) H.Res. 867 - Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee)
H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee)
H.R. 2868 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (MS) / Homeland Security Committee)
H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means/Education and Labor Committees)
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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