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THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2022

Voters support the Inflation Reduction Act's generational climate action

The House stands ready to take up the historic Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act this week, which will combat inflation, lower health care costs for millions of Americans, and deliver on Democrats’ commitment to combat climate change.
Press Release: August 9, 2022

Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the CHIPS and Science Act

Americans support the Inflation Reduction Act

From the Majority Leader Press Shop:
Press Release: August 7, 2022

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
Floor Update: Aug 5, 2022 - 1:52 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE – VOTES EXPECTED AUGUST 12TH

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

Members are advised that pending Senate action on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the House is expected to meet on Friday, August 12th, to consider the legislation.
 
Members are further advised the House is expected to meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business, and multiple vote series are expected. 
 
Press Release: August 5, 2022

Hoyer Statement on the July Jobs Report
Press Release: August 3, 2022

Hoyer Statement on Senate Support for Ratification of Finland and Sweden's Accession to NATO
Press Release: August 3, 2022

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Second Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Press Release: August 2, 2022

Hoyer Announces Winners of 2022 Member Online All-Star Competition
Press Release: August 1, 2022

Hoyer Statement on President Biden’s Successful Counterterrorism Strike Against Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 8:42 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE – AUGUST FLOOR SCHEDULE

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

Members are advised that no additional votes are expected in the House this week.

Members are further advised that pending Senate action on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the House will meet during the month of August. 

Members will be given at least 24-hours' notice before the House will be called back to session.
 
Leader's Report: July 29, 2022

House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Businesses and Workers can Make It In America; Vote to Ban Assault Weapons
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 8:10 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 1 VOTE – LAST VOTE

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following vote on a bill considered under suspension of the Rules:
  1. S. 3451 – A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes (Sen. Hagerty – Natural Resources) – 5 minutes
This is the last vote for the week 
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 7:53 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 2 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following votes on bills considered under suspension of the Rules:
  1. H.R. 7283 – STREAM Act, as amended (Rep. Cartwright – Natural Resources) – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 7:37 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 3 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following vote:
  1. Passage of H.R. 263 – Big Cat Public Safety Act (Rep. Quigley – Natural Resources) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes

    After this vote, the House will take the following votes on bills considered under suspension of the Rules:
     
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 7:19 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 4 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following votes:
  1. Final Passage of H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (Rep. Neguse – Natural Resources) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes
  2. Passage of H.R. 263 – Big Cat Public Safety Act (Rep. Quigley – Natural Resources) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 7:05 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 5 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act:
  1. Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 5118 – VOTE NO – 5 minutes
  2. Final Passage of H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act (Rep. Neguse – Natural Resources) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 6:47 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 6 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act:
  1. Velazquez/Graves (LA) Amendment – Revises the collateral requirements in the Rise After Disaster Act of 2015 to allow borrowers to obtain a disaster loan for up to $25,000 from the Small Business Administration without pledging collateral – 5 minutes
Press Release: July 29, 2022

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 6:32 pm

FLOOR UPDATE – 7 VOTES – LAST VOTES

LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act:
    Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 6:12 pm

    FLOOR UPDATE – 8 VOTES – LAST VOTES

    LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

    The House is now taking the following vote:
    1. Passage of H.R. 1808 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (Rep. Cicilline – Judiciary) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes

      Following this vote, the House will take the following votes on H.R. 5118 – Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act:
       
    Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 5:25 pm

    FLOOR UPDATE – 9 VOTES – LAST VOTES

    LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

    The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 1808 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2022:
    1. Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1808 – VOTE NO – 15 minutes
    2. Passage of H.R. 1808 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (Rep. Cicilline – Judiciary) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes
    Floor Update: Jul 29, 2022 - 5:14 pm

    FLOOR UPDATE – 9 VOTES – LAST VOTES

    LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE

    At approximately 5:20 – 5:25 p.m., the House will take the following votes on H.R. 1808 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2022:
    1. Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1808 – VOTE NO – 15 minutes
    2. Passage of H.R. 1808 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (Rep. Cicilline – Judiciary) – VOTE YES – 5 minutes