The House reconvened at 10 AM today. Potential bills to be considered today are:
H.R. 1806- "To provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes."
H.R. 2250 - "Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016."
H.R. 2353 - "To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes."
S. 178 — "To provide justice for the victims of trafficking."
Yesterday the House passed:
H.R. 474 (Voice Vote) — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs."
H.R. 1038 (voice Vote) — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to retain a copy of any reprimand or admonishment received by an employee of the Department in the permanent record of the employee."
H.R. 1313 (403-0) — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the treatment of certain small business concerns for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences."
H.R. 1382 (404-0) — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ veterans."
H.R. 91 (402-0) — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans."
H.R. 1816 (voice Vote) — "To exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance."
H.R. 1987 (Voice Vote) — "To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, and for other purposes."
The Senate reconvened at 10 AM today. Following an hour of morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 1314, the vehicle for the Trade Promotion Authority bill. More votes on amendments to the TPA legislation are expected this afternoon.
Yesterday, the Senate voted 45-41 to reject an amendment offered to the bill by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) which would have increased Trade Adjustment Assistance funding to stimulus levels.
The Senate also voted 92-0 to adopt an amendment from James Lankford (R-OK) that will take into account the religious freedom conditions of any country in trade negotiations with the United States
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