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Leader's Report :
This week, the House continued its work to fund the government. We have now passed ten of the twelve appropriations bills for the Fiscal Year 2020, which fund 96% of the government.
Press Release :
Though the Supreme Court has decided to take up the case of the nearly 800,000 Dreamers next year, Congress and the Administration must not wait that long to fix this problem.
Press Release :
As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising today, we do so at a time of great change and great progress. The courageous LGBTQ Americans who stood up against oppression and persecution in New York on the night of June 28, 1969, did so at a time when the idea of LGBTQ equality felt, for many, unattainable.
Press Release :
One year ago today, the Capital Gazette and the State of Maryland suffered a terrible loss. I join in remembering Rob, Gerald, John, Wendi, and Rebecca and the impact they had on our communities in Maryland.
Speech :
Good afternoon. Thank you to former Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen for hosting this important and timely gathering. And thank you to the Royal Danish Playhouse for providing a venue that recalls this city’s proud history while projecting Denmark’s bold, forward vision
Press Release :
Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined a letter led by U.S. Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) to the Trump Administration requesting the disbursement of funds, which were already appropriated, to improve and build a more resilient electric grid in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The letter, which is bipartisan and bicameral letter, was signed by 47 Members of Congress.
Press Release :
I was proud to bring the SAFE Act to the Floor today, and now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same. As we look ahead to the 2020 federal election, Congress and the Administration have a responsibility to ensure that every American’s right to vote will be protected and that our voting systems are safe from foreign cyberattacks.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun debate on Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3401 – Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (Senate-passed Border Supplemental).
Members are advised to stay near the Floor, as debate will go quickly.
After debate, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the week.
Members are advised to stay near the Floor, as debate will go quickly.
After debate, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the week.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., the House will reconvene and debate the Rule providing for consideration of Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3401 – Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (Senate-passed Border Supplemental).
After debate on the Rule, the House is expected to vote.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., the House will reconvene and debate the Rule providing for consideration of Concurring in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3401 – Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 (Senate-passed Border Supplemental).
After debate on the Rule, the House is expected to vote.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Members are advised that additional votes are expected in the House today. Further information regarding the schedule will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
Members are advised that additional votes are expected in the House today. Further information regarding the schedule will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.