Policy · 117th Congress
Census pushes up release of redistricting data to next week
The announcement represents a four-day shift in the agency’s schedule — ahead of the agency’s self-imposed Aug. 16 deadline.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats expect unity on budget as they eye early August vote
If Democrats stick to that schedule, that means the budget resolution would be debated on the floor that first week of August.
Congress · 117th Congress
Unfinished infrastructure deal faces uncertain vote
Schumer has to be able to control the schedule,” Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., said. Murphy is not in the negotiating group, but others who are agreed.
Congress · 117th Congress
House chamber mask mandate lifted for vaccinated members, staff
The House has shifted its schedule significantly during the pandemic to implement whole weeks of committee business without floor action, which allowed members to participate virtually in committees
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Her death was preventable’: Andy Barr channels grief into bill honoring his late wife
Barr said Chairman Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., was “very positive” about the bill, along with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., who controls the chamber’s floor schedule.
Congress · 117th Congress
Help wanted: Revived commission could spark criminal justice changes
And even if a new commission were up and running by the summer, the earliest any official actions could be finalized is November 2022 because of the schedule for how it proposes changes to guidelines
Congress · 117th Congress
Planning for a post-pandemic Congress underway
Ryan said remote committee meetings could have a lasting impact in the House, especially if the schedule changes implemented during COVID-19 persist, under which entire weeks are dedicated to committee
Congress · 117th Congress
House fast-track process for bipartisan bills threatened
The following week, House leaders did not schedule any bills on the suspension calendar. When they tried this week to bring suspensions back, they encountered Republican objections.
Congress · 117th Congress
Brain drain to Biden administration comes at time of crisis for Capitol Hill
Hoyer and the first Black woman to hold the powerful position of floor director, helping set the legislative schedule. Dodin worked for Senate Democratic whip Richard J.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats planning swift moves on budget resolution next week
Hoyer late Tuesday adjusted his chamber’s schedule, notifying lawmakers that the House’s session next week would potentially stretch into the weekend.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats called for witnesses in first Trump impeachment trial, but not this time
Schumer and McConnell determine whether they can reach agreement on a trial schedule.
White House · 117th Congress
Bipartisan Senate group to meet with Biden aide on coronavirus relief
House Democratic leadership is adjusting the floor schedule from what was previously announced, setting up next week as a period for committees to conduct business with the next floor votes the following
Congress · 117th Congress
Delaying impeachment trial could benefit both parties
A unanimous consent agreement would be needed for the trial schedule to play out as McConnell has proposed.
Congress · 117th Congress
House holds not-so-socially-distant swearing-in
The House adjourned Sunday just before 7:30 p.m., at least an hour ahead of schedule. But even that action was not without its hiccups.
Congress · 116th Congress
After 12 years of work, Congress is set to disclose hidden corporate owners
According to congressional staffers and lobbyists, the BPI’s recommended changes to anti-money laundering laws in 2017 prodded the Senate Banking Committee to schedule hearings.
White House · 116th Congress
Biden team making legislative outreach an early priority
“She doesn’t schedule every bill I ask her to schedule, but I will blame that on the majority leader, not on Shuwanza,” Scalise said. Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Cannon renovation expected to go $137 million over budget
The price tag for the Cannon House Office Building renovation project continues to rise as one leg of the construction effort lags years behind schedule, an Architect of the Capitol inspector general report
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: CR decisions, judicial nominations and anti-discrimination legislation
Hoyer said in a “Dear Colleague” letter last month announcing the September floor schedule. “They are based on the premise that everyone ought to have a fair and equal chance to make it in America.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Coronavirus aid, spending deadline loom, but slow start expected for Congress’ return
The House is not in session this week — a change from the original schedule for the year — and is instead categorizing it as a committee work week.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Congressional candidates are casualties of 2020’s condensed conventions
Of course, even with a typical convention schedule, everyone can’t have a prime-time slot like Love or the keynote address that vaulted 2004 Illinois Senate nominee Barack Obama into the national