Congress · 117th Congress
In the game of earmarks, Shelby has no peers
That figure represents about 0.6 percent of the total package, coming in below a cap of 1 percent of appropriated funds Democratic leaders established last year.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Modernization Committee tracks its own progress as clock keeps ticking
[jwp-video n=”1″] Unlike standing committees, Kilmer’s does not have the authority to move legislation, so this audit is one way to keep track of how reform ideas have entered the congressional
Congress · 117th Congress
Civility in Congress has turned into a joke. This panel is taking it seriously
“We’ve been working on this particular subject really for 2 1/2 years, we have 15 months left and I think it’s the hardest area,” he said. “I think it’s extremely important.
Congress · 117th Congress
Modernization Committee eyes accountability and new proposals
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hoyer called for an exploration of cutting the long-standing linkage between lawmaker pay and staff salaries, which caps staff pay from being more than members.
Congress · 117th Congress
Planning for a post-pandemic Congress underway
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Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats elect Aguilar, Allred in contested leadership elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] With Kelly and Lawrence both losing their races, the caucus yet again opted not to elect a Black woman to leadership.
Congress · 116th Congress
5 things to watch in House Democrats’ leadership elections
[jwp-video n=”1″] Kelly, if elected, would be the first Black woman in a top leadership post since Shirley Chisholm was elected caucus secretary in 1977.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats drafting $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief bill
Democrats will need to trim about $1 trillion from the legislation the House passed in May that previously served as their starting point in the talks.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Fix Congress Committee’ launches framework for earmark revival
[jwp-video n=”1″] Graves emphasized that project proposals would not, under the guidance, be driven by members motivated to show voters how many federal dollars they can rake into their districts
Congress · 116th Congress
Despite pressure for COVID-19 relief deal, stalemate continues
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who’ve been leading negotiations with Democrats on behalf of the GOP, are willing to end up somewhere in the low-$1
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats worry last legislative message before election lacks COVID relief
[jwp-video n=”1″] The House is scheduled to adjourn Oct. 2 through the election.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi endorses using automatic stabilizers to keep coronavirus relief flowing
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Congress · 116th Congress
Congressional task force to advise White House on post-pandemic economy has wide swath of party rosters
[jwp-video n=”1″] One top Democrat who did make the task force, Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner, said in a statement that his highest priority would be “to ensure the federal government
Congress · 116th Congress
House votes to modernize itself, adopts 29 bipartisan recommendations
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Our hope is that all of these recommendations will see forward progress quickly,” Modernization Committee co-Chairman Derek Kilmer told CQ Roll Call on Tuesday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hoyer: House priorities for 2020 include health care, infrastructure, climate, redistricting
Since the Senate has not acted on HR 1, Democrats’ government overhaul focused on campaign finance, voting and ethics, the House will break out at least one big piece of that bill and pass it as a
Congress · 116th Congress
The fix-up-Congress committee takes on a fresh agenda for 2020
[jwp-video n=”1″] Kilmer acknowledged that, even with the extra year, the panel won’t be able to figure out every issue that ails the Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Study shows growing ocean damage as protection bills languish
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Congress · 116th Congress
Never mind impeachment, this bipartisan committee is going forward
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Modernization panel also looked at possible recommendations for improving bipartisan collaboration and collegiality on Capitol Hill.
Congress · 116th Congress
House leaders give modernization panel more time
[Modernization panel urges civility during impeachment] [jwp-video n=”1″] The panel does not have the authority to move legislation, only recommendations, and those recommendations require
Congress · 116th Congress
Some lawmakers question amount of time spent in committees
[jwp-video n=”1″] Balancing act While DeSaulnier may be an extreme example, it’s common for members to dash between multiple commitments.