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politics1 day ago

GOP quietly signals plan to tweak aviation-safety bill by defeating ROTOR Act on the floor

House GOP leaders privately told members they could let the Senate-passed ROTOR Act fail on the floor to address its flaws, with Johnson acknowledging issues raised by the Pentagon and others. House Republicans aligned with Graves and Rogers are pushing their own ALERT Act, and if ROTOR fails, they plan to move a House markup next week to incorporate House input, setting up a high-stakes House–Senate clash over aviation-safety provisions such as ADS-B In and funding. The vote ultimately went down under a two-thirds-necessary fast-track rule, leaving the legislation’s fate uncertain as negotiations continue.

via Politico|
#alert-act#aviation-safety#house-vote
politics21 days ago

House votes to force D.C. to implement GOP tax cuts

House Republicans passed a party-line bill to require Washington, D.C. to implement last year’s GOP tax cuts and sent it to the Senate; if enacted, deductions for tipped income, overtime, seniors, and auto-loan interest could be applied locally, with DC officials warning it could delay the city’s tax-filing season. The live updates also cover retirements, subpoenas tied to the Epstein investigations, and ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding talks.

via Politico|
#dc-budget-law#gop-tax-cuts#house-vote
House Fails to Override Trump's Vetoes on Water Projects and Congressional Powers
politics1 month ago

House Fails to Override Trump's Vetoes on Water Projects and Congressional Powers

The House voted 248-177 to uphold President Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which aims to improve water access for southeastern Colorado, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to override. Despite bipartisan support and low costs, most Republicans sided with the veto, citing concerns over federal spending, while Colorado lawmakers criticized the veto as political retaliation.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#bipartisan-support#colorado-water-project#federal-funding
politics2 months ago

GOP Moderates and Democrats Collaborate to Extend Obamacare Credits

A group of House Republican moderates joined Democrats to push for a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare tax credits, bypassing GOP leadership, though the bill is unlikely to pass in the Senate. The effort highlights internal divisions over healthcare policy and the ongoing debate about extending subsidies for millions of Americans.

via Politico|
#democrats#gop-moderates#healthcare-subsidies
politics2 months ago

Congress and White House Back SCORE Act Amid GOP Stalls on College Sports Reforms

The House is set to vote on the SCORE Act, a bill to reform college athletics oversight, despite GOP divisions and some members opposing it; the legislation aims to provide antitrust exemptions and other protections for college sports, with President Trump endorsing it. Meanwhile, other legislative issues like U.S.-China investment restrictions and healthcare subsidies are also progressing with bipartisan negotiations, amidst internal GOP conflicts and upcoming elections.

via Politico|
#college-sports#gop#house-vote
US House to Vote on Epstein Files Amid Political Tensions
politics3 months ago

US House to Vote on Epstein Files Amid Political Tensions

The US House is scheduled to vote next week on a bill to compel the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following the final signature on a discharge petition by Democrat Adelita Grijalva. The bill aims to increase transparency about Epstein's activities, but faces uncertain prospects in the Senate and from President Trump, who dismisses it as a hoax.

via The Guardian|
#discharge-petition#government-files#house-vote
politics3 months ago

Epstein Files Vote and Political Reactions

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold a vote next week on a measure to fully disclose Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, amid bipartisan efforts and political controversy, including a discharge petition led by Rep. Adelita Grijalva. The move is part of broader legislative activities including ending the government shutdown and addressing other investigations and policy issues.

via Politico|
#disclosure#epstein#house-vote
Discharge Petition Secures House Vote on Epstein Files
politics3 months ago

Discharge Petition Secures House Vote on Epstein Files

A discharge petition with 218 signatures has been successful in forcing a House vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with Speaker Mike Johnson planning to bring the bill to a vote next week. The bill aims to declassify records related to Epstein and his associates, and is expected to pass easily in the House, though it faces hurdles in the Senate and potential veto by President Trump.

via The Hill|
#discharge-petition#epstein-files#ghislaine-maxwell