Below is the schedule for the Republican led House of Representatives.
(The Democrat led Senate takes its cue from the Northampton Supervisors – an entire work week for 100 senators with NO AGENDA!!)

THE LEADER’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JANUARY 30TH, 2012

MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH
On Monday, the House is not in session.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST
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.

Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 658 – FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

H.Res. 522 – Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1173) the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions / Rules Committee)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 3835 – To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal Employees (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

2) H.Res. 496 – Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress (Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Lungren / House Administration Committee)

3) H.R. 3567 – Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Charles Boustany / Ways and Means Committee)

H.R. 1173 – Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Modified Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Charles Boustany / Energy and Commerce Committee / Ways and Means Committee)

The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order only those amendments that have been preprinted in the Congressional Record not later than the legislative day of Tuesday, January 31, 2012. The rule also provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment for a period not to exceed three hours.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
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. 3582 – Pro-Growth Budgeting Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Price / Budget Committee / Rules Committee)

H.R. 3578 – Baseline Reform Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Robert Woodall / Budget Committee)

DDemocrats control the Senate: THE SENATE: Convened at 10 for nothing other than six hours of speechifying — with a break at lunch for the first party caucuses of the new year.

Republicans control the House: THE HOUSE: Convened at 10 and at noon will start debating five non-controversial bills, including an extension of FAA programs only until Feb. 17 — a deadline designed to force a deal on a long-term reauthorization. The final roll call is promised before 4…

8th District Newsletter – December 6, 2011 – Reducing Regulatory Burdens

This week in Washington, the House passed two new bills which aim to bring accountability to the regulatory process and promote economic growth through the prevention of onerous and ineffective regulations. In addition to the REINS Act, the House has also now sent the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 3010) and the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (H.R. 527) to the Senate for their consideration.

I am proud to support these important pieces of legislation. Rather than removing existing regulations, we must first ensure that any proposed rules receive proper oversight. As we work to create an environment in which small business can expand and drive our economic recovery, we must place limits on the unprecedented and unsustainable growth of regulations on small businesses being handed down from federal bureaucrats.

H.R. 527, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 requires agencies to analyze the impact of new regulations will have on small businesses before adopting the regulation just as they must consider how they will affect the environment.

H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 updates and reforms the rulemaking process by setting mandatory rulemaking principles, thereby providing greater transparency and accountability to the process.