Legislative Activity Revival of the Comprehensive Energy Bill Last week, by unanimous consent, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced 11 bills governing energy infrastructure and efficiency. The bills address a range of issues including: skill preparation for energy-related jobs; improvement to hydroelectric licensing; retrofits for schools; increasing energy and water efficiency for federal facilities … Continue Reading
Senate Legislative Activity The Senate will convene today, Monday, July 28, at 2:00 pm. After any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #929—Pamela Harris to be United States District Judge for the Fourth Circuit, post-cloture. The time until 5:30 pm will be equally divided, and at … Continue Reading
Senate Legislative Activity The Senate will convene today, Monday, July 21, at 2:00 pm. After any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5:30 pm, with senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 5:30 pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to vote on … Continue Reading
Senate Legislative Activity The Senate will convene today, Monday, July 14, at 2:00 pm. After any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 6:00 pm, with senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. No roll call votes are expected today, and the next roll call votes … Continue Reading