Recently in Washington

Last week the House passed H.R. 3038, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, Part II, by a vote of 312-119.  H.R. 3038 extends the programmatic and expenditure authority of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) through December 18, 2015. The House also passed H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, by a vote of 245-176.  H.R. 2898 attempts to alleviate water supply and agricultural issues in western states that have, in part, resulted from both the mismanagement of critical water resources and severe drought.  Congressman Simpson supported both bills.

Floor Schedule

MONDAY, JULY 20TH
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. in pro forma session. No votes are expected. 

TUESDAY, JULY 21ST
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 2256 - Veterans Information Modernization Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Dan Benishek / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)

2) H.R. 237 - FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ted Poe / Foreign Affairs Committee)

3) H.R. 1557 - Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Elijah Cummings / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

4) H.R. 1473 - John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep. Lou Barletta / Transportation & Infrastructure Committee)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.

H.R. 1734 - Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee)

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.

On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m.

H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo / Energy and Commerce Committee / Agriculture Committee)

**Additional Legislative Items are possible**