Washington Update
Our weekly update on Congress
This Week's Update
The House passed the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act” (S.534); the “Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017” (H.R. 695); and the “Financial Institution Living Will Improvement Act” (H.R. 4292).
This Week's Update
The House passed the “Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act” (H.R. 19) and recessed for the week.
This Week's Update
Update on Continuing Resolution
On Thursday, the House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) by a vote of 230-197. Shortly after, the Senate voted 97-2 on the motion to proceed to the House passed CR. There was debate between Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on a cloture motion. It is expected that the cloture vote will occur sometime tonight, Friday, January 19. At this moment, there are at least 41 Democratic Senators who are expected to vote against the cloture motion whenever it occurs. While no party leader has endorsed the idea, there have been rumors that a 5-6 day CR is on the table. We will continue to update you on the unfolding events.
This Week's Update
The House passed the “Screening and Vetting Passenger Act” (H.R. 4581); the “DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2017” (H.R. 4567); the “Rapid DNA Act of 2017” (S.139); and the “Counter Terrorist Network Act” (H.R. 4578).
This Week's Update
This week The House and Senate passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1). President Trump signed the bill this morning in the Oval Office. Congress also passed a Continuing Resolution funding the government through January 19.
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