Congress Outlook
Half a month until the end of the fiscal year
Floor Outlook
Fall session is all about spending, NDAA fights — and McCarthy’s ‘Hobson’s choices’
Senate Schedule
3 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023
Program for Monday: Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Pending amendments to H.R. 4366:
Murray-Collins substitute amdt #1092 (MilCon VA/Ag/THUD)
Murray amdt #1205 (date change)
At 5 p.m., Senate will, Lord willing, resume consideration of the nomination of Vernon D. Oliver, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 9/14, Senate began consideration of two nominations:
Vernon D. Oliver, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut.
Rita F. Lin, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
House Schedule
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
On Monday, the House will meet at noon 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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and noon for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Pursuant to a Rule:
H.R. 1130 - Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 ( Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (OH) / Energy and Commerce Committee )
H. Res. 684 - Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms. ( Sponsored by Rep. Newhouse / Judiciary Committee )
Additional legislative items are possible.
Complete list of Bills for the Week of September 18, 2023 — CBO Estimates