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April recess for Congress … Speak UP ~ Heather Hargreaves


Donald Trump and his enablers in Congress continue to push their dangerous agenda on the American people, but we’re fighting back.

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Members of Congress will be in their districts for the next two weeks during the April recess, meaning this is our chance to speak up and take action.

Over the last few months, people from across the country have mobilized in their communities to stand up for our shared values. And many of these people are speaking out for the first time.

Just weeks ago, the GOP was just a few votes away from passing their disastrous healthcare plan. Historic grassroots pressure helped stop this plan in its tracks, but we can’t stop now.

We know that Trump and the Republican leaders in Congress aren’t done yet. From gutting environmental protections to defunding Planned Parenthood, the GOP has only begun their assault on everything we care about.

Stand up for our values: Attend a town hall this April.

Thanks for speaking up,

Heather Hargreaves
Senior Vice President, Advocacy
NextGen Climate

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the senate 4/10 April Recess **CONGRESS** Pro Forma 4/24 the house


Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Monday, April 24, 2017 The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Monday, April 10 at 1:30pm; Thursday, April 13 at 8:30am; Monday, April 17 at 4:30pm; and Thursday, April 20 at 7:20pm.   When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 20, it will… More

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House Activity 4/11/2017

11:00:13 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
11:00:29 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11:00:47 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
11:02:11 A.M. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 242, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
11:02:13 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:03:06 A.M. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE – Pursuant to section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381) as amended, and section 1(b) of Public Law 115-19, the Chair announced on behalf of the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders on the United States Senate, their joint reappointment of the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: Ms. Barbara Childs Wallace, Ridgeland, MS, Chair; Mr. Alan V. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA; and Ms. Susan S. Robfogel, Rochester, NY.
11:03:40 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 7, 2017, at 10:41 a.m.: Appointments: National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
11:04:45 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 242. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2017.

 The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 8, 2017, unless it sooner has received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 48, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.

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