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Press Release :
I look forward to bringing the Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Democrats’ promise to invest in the creation of high-paying jobs by making America a global leader in clean energy. Our climate is changing, and we not only need to take dramatic steps to slow the carbon pollution that has driven this climate crisis but we must also seize the economic opportunities that this challenge presents.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has completed general debate on H.R. 2639 – Strength in Diversity Act of 2020.
The House has begun debate on amendments to H.R. 2639, beginning with Torres Amendment #1.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes, by groups. These will be the last votes for the day.
The House has begun debate on amendments to H.R. 2639, beginning with Torres Amendment #1.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes, by groups. These will be the last votes for the day.
Press Release :
These whistleblower allegations, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning and horrendous violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration in modern history. We have already seen reports that conditions in these immigration detention facilities are unsanitary and that detainees lack access to even basic human and medical needs, including reports of toxic pesticides being used on detainees.
Press Release :
Today's signing of peace agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain is a historic moment, which represents the culmination of decades of work by Democratic and Republican administrations and by countless American diplomats working tirelessly behind the scenes.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 2639 – Strength in Diversity Act of 2020.
After general debate, the House will debate amendments to H.R. 2639.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes, by groups. These will be the last votes for the day.
After general debate, the House will debate amendments to H.R. 2639.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes, by groups. These will be the last votes for the day.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- H.Res. 1107 – Rule Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2639 – Strength in Diversity Act of 2020, H.R. 2574 – Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act, H.R. 2694 – Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and H.Res.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following votes, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H.Res. 1107) – VOTE YES – Minimum of 5 minutes
Following this vote, the House will recess briefly for a cleaning of the House Floor. After the cleaning, the House will take the following vote, by groups:
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 2:50 - 2:55 p.m., the House will take the following votes on H.R. 2639, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Allen (GA) Amendment – Strikes the integration grant program authorized by the bill and makes activities authorized allowable under Title IV-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the only source of federal funding for student health and safety, including mental health support – Minimum of 5 Minutes
Archived Floor Update :
Please find the Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 2574 – Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019 (Rep. Scott (VA) – Education and Labor).
Democrats are urged to VOTE NO on the Motion to Recommit.
Democrats are urged to VOTE NO on the Motion to Recommit.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 11:10 - 11:15 a.m., the House will take the following votes, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H.Res. 1107) – VOTE YES – Minimum of 5 minutes
Following this vote, the House will recess briefly for a cleaning of the House Floor. After the cleaning, the House will take the following vote, by groups: