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Archived Floor Update :
LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE
The House has begun debate on the fourteen bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.
Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
The House has begun debate on the fourteen bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.
Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact: Courtney Fry, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Press Release :
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Treasury Department's guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, created by the American Rescue Plan, which provide $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial, and tribal governments:
Archived Floor Update :
LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE
Today, the House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. There will be up to fifteen "One Minutes" per side.
Following "One Minutes," the House will debate the fourteen bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.
Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Today, the House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. There will be up to fifteen "One Minutes" per side.
Following "One Minutes," the House will debate the fourteen bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.
Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact: Courtney Fry, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Press Release :
I join in thanking the Biden-Harris Administration for reversing the discriminatory rule that allowed discrimination against LGBTQ Americans in health care. While today's announcement is surely welcome news, not only in the LGBTQ community but for all who recognize LGBTQ equality and strive for justice, it would not be necessary if the Equality Act were to become law.
Press Release :
Today’s report show how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic has damaged our economy. Democrats took necessary action to stop the bleeding and start turning things around by enacting the American Rescue Plan, which is getting money in people’s pockets, helping small businesses reopen safely, and getting shots in arms, but it’s clear that more must be done to ensure a full economic recovery.
Press Release :
I've been proud to partner with Chairwoman Barbara Lee to ensure that the House remains focused on combating poverty and creating opportunity for all Americans. The five vice chairs we have selected are Members who are deeply committed to this work and who have a track record of leadership on issues relating to alleviating poverty, reducing disparities, promoting equity in access to opportunities, and securing justice for those who are economically disadvantaged.
Press Release :
I applaud President Biden's commitment to preserving 30% of America's lands and waters by 2030 through a whole-of-government approach and with the support of private conservation efforts. If we are to protect our natural environments for the enjoyment of future generations of Americans, we need to set ambitious goals like this one.