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Senate GOP and Some Liberal Democrats Block Advancement of Defense Bill
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Senate passes funding bill despite vaccine mandate, Biden signs
With the U.S. Supreme Court considering the constitutionality of a state ban on abortion, Senators including Thune, Lankford, other Senators, and House members spoke on the floors of their respective chambers on the Dobbs case.
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National Security
Proposal to move defense bill running into new GOP objections • new path forward would cost votes on GOP priorities • Quantum computing would get boost in Senate defense bill • U.S. allies worried about fate of annual defense policy bill, senators say • Lawmakers press for sweeping military justice changes
Foreign Policy
Congress can act on Xi Jinping’s genocide — blue slips are not the problem
Senators Introduce HELP Act to Extend Economic Support for Haiti
Biden is ready to destroy Canada’s auto jobs. This U.S. senator can stop him
Federal Spending
Key senators to watch on Democrats' social spending bill • Bill Contains Backdoor ‘Kill Switch’ For Cars • 91 House Dems call on Senate to expand immigration protections; GOP, Democrats pitch parliamentarian • bill faces Senate land mines, Senate parliamentarian • Manchin huddles with top Republican on energy policy • bill would hand unions win with big penalties for labor violations • Democrats battle over paid leave
House leaders reject tying debt limit to defense bill • Bipartisan duo offers way out of debt limit stalemate • Why Do Senate Republicans Want To Help Democrats Raise The Debt Limit—Again?
Justice
Murphy criticizes anti-abortion lawmakers following Michigan school shooting — Full Speech — “I am here to tell you that there is a very low likelihood that your child will die in a school shooting. It is still a very, very infrequent occurrence in this country, given the number of kids who walk into a school every day.”
And yet, there is not the same “very low likelihood” of an unborn child dying in an abortion clinic. Planned Parenthood alone ends the lives of hundreds of thousands of unborn children every year—on average, almost 1,000 per day. How many Senators are “beyond their tipping point” over that?
Commerce Policy
Senate Democrats Want Biden Administration to Push for COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver
Commerce secretary says U.S. House needs to pass CHIPS Act immediately to ease semiconductor shortage
Bill would create database to address supply chain crisis
Democrats push climate proposals amid internal fights
Technology Policy
A New Bill In US Congress Is Aimed At Taking Down Scalper Bots
Frances Haugen is kicking Congress into gear on 230 reform
Congress
Senate Majority Leader Schumer's father passed away on 11/24
Rep. Roy describes actions of the 'The United States House of free stuff'
There’s a problem with politics, and it isn’t just partisanship
Debbie Dingell's Michigan office broken into and vandalized • Ilhan Omar reveals graphic anti-Muslim voicemail threat • Senators weigh online protections for lawmakers' personal info
Rep. Tom Suozzi announces run for New York governor • DeFazio joins Democrats heading for exits in 2022
Norton, Larsen bid for top Democratic spot on Transportation Committee
Boebert and Omar have contentious call amid backlash for anti-Muslim remarks • Democratic caucus chairs call for Boebert committee assignment removal
Fear not cheer: That’s the holiday spirit at the Capitol
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3 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2021
Program for Monday: Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 12/2, Senate began consideration of nominees:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Deirdre Hamilton, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Chris Magnus, of Arizona, to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
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Monday, December 6, 2021
Foreign Relations
To receive a closed briefing on U.S.-Russia policy.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Finance
Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
Hearings to examine promoting competition, growth, and privacy protection in the technology sector.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine the nominations of Parisa Salehi, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Export-Import Bank, and Brian Michael Tomney, of Virginia, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports
Hearings to examine challenges posed by ocean shipping supply chains.
Judiciary
Hearings to examine closing Guantanamo.
Rules and Administration
An oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Capitol Police following the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Intelligence
Closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine U.S.-Russia policy.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Environment and Public Works
Hearings to examine
• S. 2372, to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to make supplemental funds available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies.
Intelligence
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Indian Affairs
An oversight hearing to examine addressing violence in Native communities through VAWA Title IX special jurisdiction.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security
Hearings to examine protecting kids online, focusing on Instagram and reforms for young users.
Foreign Relations
Hearings to examine the future of U.S. policy on Taiwan.
Veterans' Affairs
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kurt D. DelBene, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology).
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Judiciary
Business meeting to consider
• S. 2614, to provide for the modernization of electronic case management systems.
Aging
Hearings to examine financial literacy, focusing on addressing the unique just-in-time decisions older Americans and people with disabilities face.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Hearings to examine disaster recovery assistance, focusing on authorization of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband
Hearings to examine disrupting dangerous algorithms, focusing on addressing the harms of persuasive technology.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearings to examine Federal efforts to address PFAS contamination.
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Floor colloquy on the schedule for next week
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Members are advised multiple vote series are possible Tuesday.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
H.R. 5314 – Protecting Our Democracy Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff / Oversight and Reform Committee)
Consideration of H.R. 4350, the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act
Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to the Debt Limit
Possible Consideration of Legislation Related to End of the Year Healthcare Provisions
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 5545 – REMOTE Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. David Trone / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 5746 – NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer / Science, Space, and Technology Committee)
3) H.R. 4996 – Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. John Garamendi / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
4) H.R. 4616 – Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Brad Sherman / Financial Services Committee)
5) H.R. 5290 – To extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting (Sponsored by Rep. David Scott / Agriculture Committee)
6) H.R. 5608 – Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ron Kind / Agriculture Committee)
7) H.R. 4489 – National Forestation Restoration and Remediation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kim Schrier / Agriculture Committee)
8) H.R. 5609 – Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Dusty Johnson / Agriculture Committee)
9) H.R. 3537 – Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley / Energy and Commerce Committee)
10) H.R. 5487 – SHINE for Autumn Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler / Energy and Commerce Committee)
11) H.R. 5561 – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie / Energy and Commerce Committee)
12) H.R. 5551 – Improving the Health of Children Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Buddy Carter / Energy and Commerce Committee)
13) H.R. 1193 – Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Andy Barr / Energy and Commerce Committee)
14) H.R. 1667 – Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Wild / Energy and Commerce Committee)
15) H.R. 3320 – Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bobby Rush / Energy and Commerce Committee)
16) H.R. 4555 – Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Tony Cárdenas / Energy and Commerce Committee)
Postponed Suspension Votes:
1) H.R. 2355 – Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 2364 – Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Andy Kim / Energy and Commerce Committee)
3) H.R. 3743 – Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act (Sponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson / Energy and Commerce Committee)
4) H.R. 3894 – CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester / Energy and Commerce Committee)
5) H.R. 897 – Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.R. 2074 – Indian Buffalo Management Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Don Young / Natural Resources Committee)
7) H.R. 3531 – Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton / Natural Resources Committee)
8) H.R. 4706 – Blackwell School National Historic Site Act (Sponsored by Rep. Tony Gonzales / Natural Resources Committee)
9) H.R. 5677 – To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean / Judiciary Committee)
10) H.R. 5679 – To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 7, title 20, and title 43, United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Mondaire Jones / Judiciary Committee)
11) H.R. 5695 – To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa / Judiciary Committee)
12) H.R. 5705 – To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Cliff Bentz / Judiciary Committee)
13) H.R. 5961 – To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse / Judiciary Committee)
14) H.R. 5982 – To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code (Sponsored by Rep. Michelle Fischbach / Judiciary Committee)
Text of Bills for the Week of December 6, 2021
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Tuesday — December 7, 2021
Examining the Worldwide Threat of al Qaeda, ISIS, and Other Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Subcommittee on National Security (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
Removing Barriers to Veteran Home Ownership
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Ensuring Equitable Delivery of Disaster Benefits to Vulnerable Communities and Peoples: An Examination of GAO's Findings of the CDBG-DR Program
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Financial Services)
Forever Chemicals: Research and Development for Addressing the PFAS Problem
Subcommittee on Environment (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1117, H.R. 3525, H.R. 5230
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)
Securing our Energy Infrastructure: Legislation to Enhance Pipeline Reliability
Subcommittee on Energy (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
• H.R. 5314 — Protecting Our Democracy Act
Committee on Rules
The Fierce Urgency Of Now Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Subcommittee on Social Security (Committee on Ways and Means)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — December 8, 2021
Forfeiting our Rights: The Urgent Need for Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Committee on Oversight and Reform)
Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated Properties
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States
Committee on Financial Services
• H.R. 3359, the Homicide Victims Families Rights Act of 2021;
• H.R. 4977, the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act;
• H.R. 55, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act;
• H.R. 5338, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021; and H.R. 5796, the Patents for Humanity Act of 2021.
Committee on the Judiciary
Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs
Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations (Committee on Agriculture)
Removing Barriers to Veteran Home Ownership
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Biosecurity for the Future: Strengthening Deterrence and Detection
Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
The Future of Biomedicine: Translating Biomedical Research into Personalized Health Care"
Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Growing our Economy by Investing in Families: How Supporting Family Caregiving Expands Economic Opportunity and Benefits All Americans
Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
Source: House.gov
Thursday — December 9, 2021
Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
Markup of:
• H.R.847,the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act
• H.R. 4270,the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act
• H.R.4819,the National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Holding Big Tech Accountable: Legislation to Build a Safer Internet
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Unsustainable Drug Prices: Findings from the Committees Drug Pricing Investigation and the Need for Structural Reforms
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Markup of Various Measures
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Cleaner, Cheaper Energy: Climate Investments to Help Families and Businesses
Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Source: House.gov
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Our Weekly Call to Repentance
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