It feels like we say this every week… but this is really going to be a big one.
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. And on Thursday, the House is expected to vote on the House Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the ACA (“Obamacare”).
House vote on the American Health Care Act
On Thursday, the House is expected to vote on the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (AKA "Obamacare").
- Read more information from House Republicans
- Read the cost analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office
In the Senate: Confirmation Hearings
JUDICIARY:
Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch, Nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court
The nomination hearing for Judge Neil Gorsuch begins in the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday at 11:00 AM ET.
- Review questionnaire and other material submitted to the committee.
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View list of witnesses
BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Nomination hearing of Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission
SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE:
Nomination hearing of Alex Acosta for Secretary of Labor
Also in the House: Additional Health Care Changs
H.R. 372: Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act
Sponsor: Rep. Paul Gosar [R, AZ-4]
The bill clarifies that antitrust laws apply to the business of health insurance, including the business of dental insurance.
H.R. 1101 – Small Business Health Fairness Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sam Johnson [R, TX-3]
The bill provides for the establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans sponsored by business associations.
Also in the House
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H.R. 1238: Securing our Agriculture and Food Act
Sponsor: Rep. David Young [R, IA-3]
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H.R. 1294: Reducing DHS Acquisition Cost Growth Act
Sponsor: Rep. John Rutherford [R, FL-4]
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H.R. 1297: Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D, NJ-12]
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H.R. 1302: Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. Martha McSally [R, AZ-2]
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H.R. 1309: TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. John Katko [R, NY-24]
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H.R. 1353: Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. Kathleen Rice [D, NY-4]
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H.R. 1249: DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R, PA-8]
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H.R. 1252: DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017, as amended
Sponsor: Rep. Clay Higgins [R, LA-3]
Please keep in mind that highlighting specific legislation does not imply POPVOX endorsement in any way. As always, our goal is to offer one more way to help you stay informed about the complex U.S. legislative system.
