.@RepDonBacon (R-#NE02): "This (USPS) Bill was not perfect, but the critical role the postal service plays in our country and the fact the postal system will become insolvent next year led me to vote in support." bacon.house.gov/news/documents…
.@RepBost (R-#IL12): "While Congress approved additional funding today with my support, I still share President Trump’s concerns over the process in place for counting an unprecedented number of votes by mail." bost.house.gov/media-center/p…
Rep. @VernBuchanan (R-#FL16): "Millions of Americans, especially seniors, depend on a healthy and functioning Postal Service. I voted for the bill today to make sure the Postal Service has the resources to deliver the mail."
Rep. @RodneyDavis (R-#IL13), House Admin Cmte Ranking Mbr: "The men and women of the Postal Service are working tirelessly during this pandemic, and we need to do everything we can to support them, which is why I support the Delivering for America Act." rodneydavis.house.gov/news/documents…
Rep. @HurdOnTheHill (R-#TX23): "America’s postal service is essential, and, like always, I will continue to support them.This additional money is a short-term measure for USPS, which will help this vital institution as we continue to battle this pandemic." hurd.house.gov/media-center/p…
.@RepLaMalfa (R-#CA01): "I supported this bill to bring peace of mind to our constituents during this time, and to reinforce the importance of the Postal Service and its letter carriers’ ability to serve our rural area.” lamalfa.house.gov/media-center/p…
.@RepMcCaul (R-#TX10), House Foreign Affairs Cmte Ranking Member: "I have advocated for USPS funding in past COVID-19 relief legislation and will continue to do so along with funding for other essential services during this pandemic."
.@RepChrisSmith (R-#NJ04):"The USPS,its universal delivery network,and its postal workers and carriers are reliable presence in communities across the nation.We must not shortchange USPS which has proven so critical to our economy, elections & democracy." chrissmith.house.gov/news/documents…
.@RepSteveStivers (R-#OH15):"I was proud to vote in support of HR 8015 so that the USPS has the resources it needs in the short term,and look forward to continuing to work in a bipartisan manner to make the necessary changes that puts it on the path to long-term fiscal solvency.”
.@RepFredUpton (R-#MI06):“Today we voted to provide the postal service with an additional $25B and to strengthen efforts to keep this important service operational...We can’t mail this one in. Congress has to step up and get a deal across the finish line." upton.house.gov/news/documents…
.@RepBalderson (R-#OH12): "The needs of America’s families – like those I represent in Ohio – come first, and this legislation will support them as well as bolster jobs across the country.” balderson.house.gov/news/documents…
House USPS Bill Vote Update: New #NY27 Republican @RepJacobs announced in Tuesday's Congressional Record he meant to vote Yes instead of No on Democrats' USPS bill on Saturday.He was sworn in last month to serve out the rest of fmr GOP Rep Chris Collins' term until end of the yr.
Jacobs (R-NY):"I fully support the USPS & I had every intention of voting in favor of HR 8015, the Delivering for America Act.I made an unfortunate mistake and voted no instead of yes.I will ensure the Congressional Record is corrected to reflect my support for this legislation."
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House Office Buildings Superintendent Joe Yates begins the new member office lottery: "This is the main event...I would like to congratulate you on your win and welcome you to the 119th Congressional suite selection. It's awesome."
Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride (D-DE) picks 13. "Lucky number 13" House Office Buildings Superintendent Joe Yates says.
Memorial Service for Ethel Kennedy is being held today at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle in DC.Eulogies will be delivered by President Biden, fmr Presidents Obama & Clinton,fmr Speaker Pelosi,MLK III & her children.@cspan,online & cspan now app c-span.org/video/?539264-…
46, 44 and 42 with Nancy and Paul Pelosi at the memorial service for Ethel Kennedy today.
Surprise performance by Sting at the memorial service for Ethel Kennedy.
House passed legislation reauthorizing state grants for traumatic brain injury projects for 5yrs by voice vote. It's one of the last bills by the late Rep Bill Pascrell Jr (D-NJ) before he died last month.Bill names National Program for TBI Surveillance & Registries in his honor.
Pallone on Pascrell: “Before I talk about the importance of the bill, I want to take a moment to talk about our dear friend and colleague, Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., who served here in this House for 27 years.”
Pallone on Pascrell: “He truly was the first son of Paterson and left an indelible mark on north Jersey throughout his public service career as a mayor, a public
schoolteacher, an assemblyman, and a Congressman.”
204-210:House defeated FL GOP Rep. Luna's inherent contempt resolution to fine Attorney General Garland $10,000 a day for failing to comply with a subpoena to provide Special Counsel Hur’s audiotapes of President Biden's interview.4Rs voted No: Duarte, Joyce, McClintock & Turner.
12 House Republicans and 7 Democrats missed the full House vote on Florida GOP Rep. Luna's inherent contempt resolution against AG Garland.
Rep. Luna (R-FL) on today's House vote defeating her inherent contempt resolution and 2025 legislative branch spending bill.
Education Sec. Cardona on whether what's happening to Jewish students at Columbia & other colleges & universities is okay:"Absolutely not. I think what's happening on our campuses is abhorrent. Hate has no place on our campuses & I'm very concerned w/the reports of antisemitism."
Cardona:"I've spoken to Jewish students who have feared going to class as a result of some of the harassment that they're facing on campuses. It's unacceptable and we're committed as a Department of Education to adhering to Titile VI enforcement. We have 137 open cases."
Cardona: "We take this very seriously. We've increased the number of communications to college campuses to make sure that they have what they need in terms of the law and best practices on how they make sure they're protecting students."