Author Archives: Gary Gore

Daily House of Representatives’ Schedule 12/3/20

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 7903 – To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Community Advantage Loan […]

Daily House of Representatives’ Schedule 12/2/20

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND On Wednesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) S. 4054 – U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Sen. Pat Roberts / Agriculture Committee) 2) S. 945 – Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (Sponsored […]

McConnell: Americans Need More Targeted COVID-19 Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the week’s business: “The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. “But here in Washington, the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools, and small […]

Weekly House of Representatives’ Schedule 11/30/20

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30TH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH On Monday, there are no votes expected in the House. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST On Tuesday, there are no votes expected in the House.  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND On Wednesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under […]

Daily House of Representatives’ Schedule 11/20/20

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. One Minute Speeches Complete Consideration of H.R. 8294 – National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Davis / Education and Labor Committee) The Rule provides for no further general debate and makes in […]

Senate Confirming More Impressive Nominees to Federal Courts

‘Earlier this year, looking at clerkships and professional experience, one liberal commentator admitted that ‘the average Trump appointee has a far more impressive resume than any past president’s nominees.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks this week on the Senate floor regarding nominations: “While our committees are working, […]

Daily House of Representatives’ Schedule 11/19/20

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. One Minute Speeches Begin Consideration of H.R. 8294 – National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Susan Davis / Education and Labor Committee) The Rule provides […]

Leader McCarthy Announces NDAA Conferees

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) announced the following members will serve as conferees on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). On behalf of this recognition, Leader McCarthy said, “Each person selected today to serve on this committee has been a tireless advocate […]

Daily House of Representatives’ Schedule 11/18/20

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. One Minute Speeches Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 6395 – William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 […]

Senator Lankford Praises Ongoing Work of US Advancement of International Religious Freedom

Lankford: “The United States has a strong history and commitment to religious freedom, but some throughout the world do not have that privilege.”   WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today spoke on the Senate floor to mark the Third Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief, a virtual event this week to which Lankford provided […]