THE NIGHTLY WHIP: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015
Mariel Saez or Latoya Veal 202-225-3130
TOMORROW’S OUTLOOK
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business and recess immediately. The House will reconvene at approximately 10:45 a.m. for the purpose of receiving, in a Joint Meeting of Congress, His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan.
***Members are advised that the GOP Leadership has announced that votes may occur after 7:00 p.m. when the House is considering Appropriations bills, and that the House may be voting late into the evening on Wednesday.
***Members are advised that close votes are possible this week, including potential votes on amendments related to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Davis-Bacon to H.R. 2029 – Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2016 and H.R. 2028 – Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Any expected absences should be reported to the Whip’s Office at x5-3130.
First votes expected: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Last votes expected: Evening
H.R. 2029 – Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2016 (Rep. Dent – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House Rules. Additionally, the Rule provides for 10 minutes of debate per amendment equally divided between the proponent and an opponent and up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate offered by the Chair and Ranking Member or their designee.
Begin Consideration of H.R. 2028 – Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2016 (Rep. Simpson – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule)
The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House Rules. Additionally, the Rule provides for 10 minutes of debate per amendment equally divided between the proponent and an opponent and up to 10 pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate offered by the Chair and Ranking Member or their designee.
Postponed Suspension (1 bill)
- H.R. 651 – To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the "Sister Ann Keefe Post Office" (Rep. Cicilline – Oversight and Government Reform)