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Press Release :
With the sad milestone of 300,000 Americans now having died from COVID-19, our nation has now lost more people to this virus than the number of Americans who perished in combat in the Second World War. 
Archived Floor Update :
Members are advised that an agreement has yet to be reached on the Omnibus and further Coronavirus relief legislation. While conversations are ongoing, no votes are expected in the House tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15th.
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WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today calling on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to resign:
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“I think it's absolutely unacceptable that the Congress of the United States hasn't acted for the John Ayers of America and millions of people who are facing daunting financial challenges, daunting health challenges, psychological challenges as we see.
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Tonight’s Supreme Court decision should put an end to Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the presidential election that he lost.
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Five years ago, nearly every nation in the world pledged to set ambitious goals toward reducing carbon pollution and addressing the global climate crisis.
Archived Floor Update :
Members are advised that pending an agreement on the Omnibus and further Coronavirus relief legislation, votes in the House could occur as early as 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15th. 

Members are further advised that as we reach the end of the session, the Floor schedule could be very fluid.

Members are urged to keep their schedules flexible during the coming days.
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America's trade relationships and enforcement of fair trading rules will be crucial to ensuring that American businesses and workers can emerge from this pandemic with the tools necessary to compete, succeed, and prosper. 
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I join in congratulating Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal on her re-election to lead the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) in the 117th Congress, along with Rep. Katie Porter as Deputy Chair and Rep. Ilhan Omar as Whip.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on a bill considered under suspension of the Rules, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. H.R. 5040 – AIR Safety Act of 2020, as amended (Rep. Curtis – Natural Resources) – Minimum of 5 minutes
This is the last vote for the week