The Whipping Post - 11/19/09
Posted By John Stipicevic :: November 18, 2009
ANTICIPATED FLOOR SCHEDULE
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m.
One Minutes (10 per side)
H.R. 2781 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Schrader / Natural Resources Committee)
H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee)
Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills):
1) S. 1599 - A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee)
2) H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Kirkpatrick / Small Business Committee)
3) H.Con.Res. 212 - Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak and Czech Republics (Sponsored by Rep. Mica / Foreign Affairs Committee)
Special Orders
FRIDAY'S FORECAST
On Friday, the House is not in session.
WEEKLY WASTE WATCH
Halloween or Stimulus? National Park Service to Buy a “Bat Gate” with Taxpayer Funds
Under the House Republican Stimulus Alternative, taxpayer funds would not have been spent on bat-friendly gates. Instead, Republicans would have created twice as many jobs at half the cost. To learn how visit: http://republicanwhip.house.gov/Jobs/
The Washington Watch Report is available on the House Republican Whip’s website: http://republicanwhip.house.gov/blog/wwindex.html
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The Whip Notice - Week of 11/30/09
Floor Information: 5-7430
Legislative Program: 5-2020
WHIP NOTICE
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2009
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
On Monday, the House will not be in session.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (7 Bills):
1. H.R. 3634 - The "George Kell Post Office" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Berry / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
2. H.R. 3667 - The "Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Crenshaw / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
3. H.Res. 727 - Expressing support for greater awareness of ovarian cancer (Sponsored by Rep. Israel / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
4. H.Res. 742 - Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series (Sponsored by Rep. Marshall / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
5. H.Res. 743 - Honoring the life of Frank McCourt for his many contributions to American literature, education, and culture (Sponsored by Rep. Murphy (CT) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
6. H.R. 3029 - To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines (Sponsored by Rep. Tonko / Science and Technology Committee)
7. H.R. 3598 - Energy and Water Research Integration Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.
On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (10 Bills):
1. H.R. 1242 - To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee)
2. H.R. 2873 - Enhanced S.E .C. Enforcement Authority Act (Sponsored by Rep. Campbell / Financial Services Committee)
3. H.R. 320 - CJ's Home Protection Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Ellsworth / Financial Services Committee)
4. H.Con.Res. 197 - Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages (Sponsored by Rep. Nye / Financial Services Committee)
5. H.Res. 494 - Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Kissell / Armed Services Committee)
6. H.Con.Res. 129 - Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (Sponsored by Rep. Dicks / Armed Services Committee)
7. H.Res. 861 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month (Sponsored by Rep. Rooney / Armed Services Committee)
8. H.R. 3980 - Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cuellar / Homeland Security Committee)
9. H.Res. 28 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / Homeland Security Committee)
10. H.R. 3963 - Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lungren / Homeland Security Committee)
H.R. 4154 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Pomeroy / Ways and Means Committee)
Possible Motions to go to Conference
Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees
Members are advised that Conference Reports may be brought up at any time
Happy Thanksgiving,
Eric Cantor
Republican Whip
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