Recently in Washington

Last week the House passed H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act, which repealed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.  The House also passed H.R. 4402, the National Strategic Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012 which streamlines approval of domestic mineral exploration and development.  Congressman Simpson supported passage of both bills. 

Committee Schedule

Wednesday July 18
At 10:00 a.m. Congressman Simpson will attend the subcommittee markup of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2013.

Floor Schedule

MONDAY, JULY 16TH
On Monday, the House is not in session.

TUESDAY, JULY 17TH
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) S. 2039 - A bill to allow a State or local government to construct levees on certain properties otherwise designated as open space lands (Sponsored by Sen. John Hoveven / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)
2) S. 1959 - Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Richard Burr / Judiciary Committee)
3) H.R. 6018 - To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee)
4) S. 2165 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (Sponsored by Sen. Barbara Boxer / Foreign Affairs Committee)
5) S. 2009 - Insular Areas Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Bingaman / Foreign Affairs Committee)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Wednesday and 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. 5872 - Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Jeb Hensarling / Budget Committee)

H.R. 5856- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee)