Congress · 116th Congress
Postal Service didn’t examine service impacts before making cuts, IG report says
But in response to widespread criticism, he suspended many of the changes until after the election.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
475 results for "Suspended congress"
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court will decide border wall funding, ‘remain in Mexico’ policy
for the 9th Circuit backed that district court decision in June, finding that the transfer violated the Appropriations Clause of the Constitution, which “exclusively grants the power of the purse to Congress
Congress · 116th Congress
Expiring breaks for brewers, airlines driving tax extenders push
So thousands of craft brewers, wineries and distillers would have to pay higher taxes as early as April if Congress doesn’t extend their break beyond Dec. 31.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell keeps distance from White House, citing doubts about COVID-19 protocols
As Congress returned to work at the Capitol later in the spring, the Senate put in place some recommendations for social distancing.
Policy · 116th Congress
5 hysterectomies referred by ICE center, DHS tells Congress
[House report: Medical neglect, falsified records harmed detained immigrants] While the investigation is pending, the Georgia medical facility has suspended its relationship with the doctor
Congress · 116th Congress
U.S. Agency for Global Media unrecognizable under Trump ally
essence, an oversight hearing of a relatively small government agency, but what it amounted to was yet another indictment of a bureau taken over by a Trump ally and made unrecognizable to the members of Congress
Congress · 116th Congress
Exclusive: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct
The allegations have sparked little action so far from Congress, which oversees the Capitol Police and allocates taxpayer funds for its operations.
Congress · 116th Congress
Partisan stopgap funding bill set for House vote Tuesday
Democrats feared Trump might refuse to sign a lame duck stopgap measure — forcing a shutdown just before lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up the 116th Congress and leave Washington for their winter break
Congress · 116th Congress
With no aid in sight, motor coach industry predicts abyss
DeCamp, which pre-pandemic delivered between 6,500 and 7,000 commuters a day to New York, suspended commuter operations in March. On June 8, it reopened, carrying 400 passengers on a good day.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge rules for Capitol Police in sex discrimination case
A federal judge has found that the Capitol Police did not engage in unlawful gender discrimination against veteran officer Jodi Breiterman when it suspended and demoted her from the rank of sergeant.
Congress · 116th Congress
Critical deadlines loom for highways, airlines and transit
With just weeks left in the legislative year, Congress faces two big transportation deadlines on Sept. 30, a transportation to-do list and potentially dire consequences if it does not act.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Pence distorts Biden’s positions
On Dec. 18, 2019, the House voted 230-197 on the first article of impeachment (“abuse of power”) and 229-198 on the second article (“obstruction of Congress”).
Congress · 116th Congress
Postmaster general: ‘Dramatic’ changes ahead, but confidence in election mail is strong
Earlier this week, DeJoy suspended operational changes ahead of the election under pressure from Democrats.
Policy · 116th Congress
House adopts Ocasio-Cortez housing bias amendments to block HUD
The rule, finalized in 2015, required local housing authorities to file reports to HUD showing how they were actively working to implement the Fair Housing Act that Congress passed in 1968 amid the
Policy · 116th Congress
Ocasio-Cortez tries to stop housing rule as Trump plays to race
That Obama administration rule putting conditions on federal funding was in place less than a year when Trump suspended it.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Congress rushing on coronavirus relief but pausing to honor John Lewis
Congress is racing to finish negotiations on another coronavirus relief package as jobless benefits are set to expire this week, but lawmakers are carving out time to honor John Lewis as he lies in state
Policy · 116th Congress
As eviction bans end, renters and landlords urge fiscal help
It’s difficult to say just how large the wave of evictions might be if Congress doesn’t act. The data are mixed.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: The end of the beginning
House party: Tuesday’s primaries featured runoffs in four open, ruby-red House districts, meaning the GOP nominees are expected to come to Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate page program suspended, fall semester canceled as COVID-19 persists
Since then, members of Congress who had once been pages and other advocates have pushed to reinstate the program, to no avail. [jwp-video n=”1″]
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bernie Sanders tests influence in House primaries for open seats
“He believes we need members of Congress who will take on the political establishment and fight for working families of this country who right now are in very desperate shape.”