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Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE – DECEMBER WORK PERIOD
**Members are advised that the Majority Leader has announced the following changes to the House legislative schedule for the week of November 30th, 2020.
Op-Ed :
Hoyer Discusses the “Psychology of Consensus” in the Washington Post
Wanted to be sure you saw this article in today’s Washington Post in which Majority Leader Steny Hoyer discusses Democratic unity and the “psychology of consensus.” In the interview, Leader Hoyer discussed how House Democrats have been unified in our votes and message in the 116th Congress, and how the Caucus will continue to be unified in the 117th Congress. Leader Hoyer discussed some of the steps that could be taken to promote Democratic unity, including how he’s working with committee chairs to ensure bills they advance have broad support, as House Democrats partner with the Biden Administration to address the coronavirus crisis and build America back better.  
Press Release :
Hoyer Statement on President-elect Biden's Foreign Policy and National Security Team
The foreign policy and national security team unveiled by President-elect Biden today ought to reassure Americans that the next Administration will tap the best talent and experience to keep our nation safe and to secure our interests abroad.
Press Release :
Hoyer Statement on Biden Selection of Shuwanza Goff as White House Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs
“President-elect Biden, in choosing Shuwanza Goff to be his Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs and liaison to the House, has selected a highly experienced and talented individual. 
Op-Ed :
Politico Pro: House Passes Bill to Expand Apprenticeships but Rejects Trump Program
Wanted to be sure you saw Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer’s comments yesterday in Politico Pro on House passage of the National Apprenticeship Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support and is included in the Make It In America plan he has been leading since 2010. Leader Hoyer highlighted the importance of apprenticeship programs and discussed how he will bring this bill to the Floor again in the next Congress and hopes to see it signed into law by President-elect Biden.
 
Issue Report :
As the Coronavirus Pandemic Rages Across the Country, Where Are Republicans?
While Republicans ignore the coronavirus crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the country:
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – 1 VOTE – LAST VOTE
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 8294, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. Final Passage of H.R. 8294 – National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (Rep. Davis (CA) – Education and Labor) – VOTE YES – Minimum of 5 Minutes
This is the last vote for the week
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES – LAST VOTES
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 8294, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – 3 VOTES – LAST VOTES
The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 8294, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. Levin (MI) Amendment – Adds that an eligible entity applying for a title II grant should, to the extent practicable, be part of an industry or sector partnership and partner with a labor or joint labor-management organization – Minimum of 5 Minutes
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE
The House has resumed amendment debate on H.R. 8294 – National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, beginning with Levin (MI) Amendment.

After amendment debate, the House will take votes, by groups. These will be the last votes for the week.

Next/Last votes predicted: at approximately 9:30 - 9:45 a.m., on amendments and final passage of H.R. 8294.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.