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Cost Estimates for the 112th Congress


H.R. 2883, Child and Family
Services Improvement and Innovation Act
September 19,
2011 pdf
Cost estimate for the bill as
ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on September 14,
2011

H.R. 2005, Combating Autism
Reauthorization Act of 2011
September 19, 2011
pdf
Cost
estimate for the bill as introduced in the House of Representatives on May 26,
2011

H.R. 2433, Veterans Opportunity
to Work Act of 2011
September 19, 2011 pdf
Cost estimate
for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on
September 8, 2011

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Congress: pro forma


 

The Senate will meet on the following dates and times for pro-forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, August 9th at 11:00am,

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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 5, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

10:09 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3 of H.Res. 375.

 The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2011.

10:08 A.M. – The House received a communication from LaNette Wright, Executive Assistant, Office of Congressman H arold Rogers. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Wright notified the House that she had been served with a non-party subpoena issued by the Circuit Court for Russell County, Kentucky, for documents and testimony in a criminal case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

10:07 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 August 3, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.: That the Senate passedS. 1302andS. 710.The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to section 4(c) ofH. Res. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, and section 1(k)(2) of H.Res.895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, the Clerk notified the House that Jay Eagen, Allison Hayward, and Kelly Brewington each have signed an agreement to not be a candidate for the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress for the purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least 3 years after he or she is no longer a member of the board or staff of the Office of Congressional Ethics.

10:05 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 August 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.: That the Senate passedH. Con. Res. 70, without amendment. The Senate also concurred in the House amendment toS. 365.ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Wu, the whole number of the House is 432.

The House received a communication from Representative Wu wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2011.

10:04 A.M. – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a certification that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the limit in 31 U.S.C. 3101(b) and that further borrowing is required to meet existing commitments. – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-48).

10:03 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 a sealed envelope from the White House on August 2, 2011, at 2:13 p.m., containing a message from the President whereby he submits to the Congress a certification pursuant to section 3101A(a)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code.Pursuant to section 4 of H.Res. 375, the Chair announced that legislative business is not dispensed with on this day.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:02 A.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the Deputy Parliamentarian, Tom Wickham.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

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Attacking the EPA is NOT fiscally responsibl​e …Union of Concerned Scientists


Attacking the EPA is Not Fiscally Responsible

Lately, there has been a lot of talk in Washington, DC, about fiscal responsibility. Under the guise of cutting government spending, some lawmakers are taking a hatchet to many of the landmark laws that protect our health and the environment—such as the Clean Air Act. But attacking the Clean Air Act is both fiscally irresponsible and terribly short-sighted.

This legislation has a 40-year track record of cutting dangerous pollution and, in 2010 alone, helped prevent an estimated 160,000 premature deaths and 1.7 million asthma attacks. On August 2, the total value of the net benefits provided to Americans by the Clean Air Act since its inception reached a staggering $50 trillion.

Yet despite the massive benefits that this landmark piece of legislation provides to the American people, certain members of Congress continue to try to undermine the Clean Air Act by working to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from reducing dangerous global warming emissions and other harmful pollutants. This has grave implications for our health, our children’s health, and the health of Americans for generations to come.

While the House of Representatives is currently on recess, they will return to Washington to continue debate on H.R. 2584, a spending bill that outlines the budget for the Department of the Interior and the EPA. The bill is an all-out attack on our air, water, lands, and wildlife, and includes nearly 40 anti-health, anti-environment amendments—including an amendment that would prevent the EPA from reducing global warming emissions under the Clean Air Act. Protecting our health and the environment is the fiscally responsible thing to do.

Please write today and urge your representative to vote against this anti-health, anti-environment bill.

Take Action Now

Sincerely,

Chrissy Elles

Outreach Associate

UCS Climate & Energy Program

P.S. With the Congressional Recess starting this week, your representative is home in your state until early September. Many representatives will host town halls or be at public events. I encourage you to attend these events and ask your representative, in person, to protect our health and environment and oppose H.R. 2584.

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Cost Estimate for H.R. 2445, State and Local Funding Flexibilit​y Act


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I Stand with Planned Parenthood


amazing.

Ever since the House of Representatives voted to bar Planned Parenthood from all federal funding, we have seen a massive outpouring of support. I’ve always known how deeply you and other supporters care about Planned Parenthood and the women, men, and teens who rely on us — but I’ve never seen anything like this.

Here are five ways you can help, right now:

(1) If you haven’t already,http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=_-jIsGmjVFAOQgdOGM-RpA  sign our open letter to the members of Congress who voted to bar Planned Parenthood from federal funding — and to the senators who still have a chance to stop it. Half a million people have already signed. Add your name. http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=ZvFWgOcJKA9zlgIeyDEl0g..

(2)Take a stand for Planned Parenthood and the women, men, and teens who rely on us in your community. Click here to find out about local events near you. http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=tciQKH6RcOYijBUBxv8ZZw  

(3)Make a gift to Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The work that lies ahead of us as the bill moves to the Senate for consideration is nothing short of astonishing. We need your help to rise to this incredible challenge.  http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=vPhxU9f1EB9cskZ8CKzEcQ..

(4)Find out how your representative voted on the bill to bar Planned Parenthood from federal funding — and then let him or her know how you feel. http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=MotwfP65IXhiZEXPeiumIQ..  

(5)Share your story. Extreme anti-choice groups and their allies in Congress are spreading lies and misinformation about who we are and what we do. Help set the record straight by sharing your story about how Planned Parenthood has been there for you, your family, or your friends.  http://www.ppaction.org/site/R?i=mH690EBQ5bvfUFL7oA1PZA ..    

I can’t tell you what an enormous difference your unwavering dedication makes right now for Planned Parenthood and the women, men, and teens who rely on us.

Supporters like you truly are the heart and soul of this organization. Thank you for standing with us.

Sincerely,

Cecile Richards, President

Planned Parenthood Federation of America