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Extensions of Remarks E361 HON. PAUL TONKO HON. SHEILA
March 27, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E361 no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH made significant contributions to the American and character in all of her future accomplish- story: ments. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Congresswoman Barbara Jordan of Texas OF TEXAS was the first African American woman elected f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the House of Representatives; Kathryn ‘‘Kathy’’ Whitmire was the first HONORING THE LIFE OF BELOVED Wednesday, March 27, 2019 woman elected to serve in Houston City gov- CAPITAL REGION EDUCATOR ER- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise ernment; and NEST D. STECK to commemorate Women’s History Month. Mae Carol Jemison, the first African Amer- I want to offer a special mention for the U.S. ican woman astronaut. HON. PAUL TONKO House of Representatives women firsts: These many accomplishments does not Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin of Mon- mean there is not more that needs to be done. OF NEW YORK tana who was the first elected woman member There is still a long way for women to go IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the House of Representatives; according the Shriver Report. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii was Women are more than 50 percent of the the first woman of color and the first Asian population and more than 50 percent of the Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today American woman elected to Congress; votes. to honor the legacy of beloved community Congresswoman Shirley Anita Chisholm of A woman working full time, all year at a leader, veteran and educator Ernest D. -
Rep. Gregory Meeks, NY-5 Rep. Grace Meng, NY-6 Rep. Nydia
Rep. Gregory Meeks, NY-5 Rep. Max Rose, NY-11 Rep. Grace Meng, NY-6 Rep. Carolyn Maloney, NY-12 Rep. Nydia Velazquez, NY-7 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NY-13 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, NY-8 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14 Rep. Yvette Clarke, NY-9 Rep. Jose Serrano, NY-15 Rep. Jerrold Nadler, NY-10 Rep. Eliot Engel, NY-16 January 14, 2019 RE: Pay the Defenders of NYC and NY Harbor Dear Members of the NYC Congressional Delegation, On behalf of our membership, we urge you to take immediate action to pay uniformed members of the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to keep employees critical to the defense and preparedness of New York City and New York Harbor working and paid regardless of the political battles being fought in Washington, DC. We support immediate passage of H.R. 367, with the addition of USPHS and NOAA. Though continued funding for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force is provisioned through the U.S. Department of Defense, members of the above three federal uniformed services critical to defending our city and port remain unpaid, and their families are left to suffer the consequences in an unforgivingly expensive metropolitan area. While we oppose the shutdown generally, it is especially abhorrent that our city’s defenders have been forced to suffer. New York City last year was named a “Coast Guard City,” yet our Coasties are being asked to sacrifice greatly just to keep serving us. -
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2017 Political Contributions (January 1 – June 30)
2017 Political Contributions (January 1 – June 30) Amgen is committed to serving patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or even save lives. Amgen recognizes the importance of sound public policy in achieving this goal, and, accordingly, participates in the political process and supports those candidates, committees, and other organizations who work to advance healthcare innovation and improve patient access. Amgen participates in the political process by making direct corporate contributions as well as contributions through its employee-funded Political Action Committee (“Amgen PAC”). In some states, corporate contributions to candidates for state or local elected offices are permissible, while in other states and at the federal level, political contributions are only made through the Amgen PAC. Under certain circumstances, Amgen may lawfully contribute to other political committees and political organizations, including political party committees, industry PACs, leadership PACs, and Section 527 organizations. Amgen also participates in ballot initiatives and referenda at the state and local level. Amgen is committed to complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations that govern such contributions. The list below contains information about political contributions for the first half of 2017 by Amgen and the Amgen PAC. It includes contributions to candidate committees, political party committees, industry PACs, leadership PACs, Section 527 organizations, and state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. These contributions are categorized by state, political party (if applicable), political office (where applicable), recipient, contributor (Amgen Inc. or Amgen PAC) and amount. Office Candidate State Party Office Committee/PAC Name Candidate Name Corp. -
August 10, 2021 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi the Honorable Steny
August 10, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Steny Hoyer Speaker Majority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer, As we advance legislation to rebuild and renew America’s infrastructure, we encourage you to continue your commitment to combating the climate crisis by including critical clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the upcoming infrastructure package. These incentives will play a critical role in America’s economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner. The clean energy sector was projected to add 175,000 jobs in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry and roughly 300,000 clean energy workers were still out of work in the beginning of 2021.1 Clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives are an important part of bringing these workers back. It is critical that these policies support strong labor standards and domestic manufacturing. The importance of clean energy tax policy is made even more apparent and urgent with record- high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, unprecedented drought across the West, and the impacts of tropical storms felt up and down the East Coast. We ask that the infrastructure package prioritize inclusion of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform that: Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035; Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification; Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation manufacturing. -
Potential Committee Vacancies in the 117Th Congress Last Updated November 25, 2020
Potential Committee Vacancies in the 117th Congress Last updated November 25, 2020 Congressional committees are a critical part of the legislative process. Committees serve as gatekeepers for legislation, considering and amending bills before they reach the floor. Hearings and investigations shape policy debates and provide critical oversight. At the beginning of each Congress, Members receive their committee assignments. Members pursue membership on committees that align with their interests and priorities, and their assignments are determined by the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference - with heavy influence from party leadership and steering committees.1 When determining committee assignments, the parties weigh member preferences along with seniority, regional balance, and balance among ideological and identity caucuses.2 Committee vacancies present opportunities for returning members to gain spots on new committees and for incoming freshmen to get their initial assignments. Vacancies for committee chairs and ranking members can have major policy implications because those leaders shape committees’ priorities. Committee vacancies may occur due to a preexisting vacancy or because a previous member retired, ran for another office, or lost reelection. On the Democratic side, Members can receive waivers that allow them to serve on additional committees beyond the caps in Democratic Caucus rules.3 While returning members usually have the option to remain on their previous committees (except for committees with term limits4), a returning Democratic committee member using a waiver is not guaranteed the option to keep the committee slot. The Democratic Caucus uses waivers to distribute remaining committee slots after all members, including incoming freshmen, have hit their caps. The actual number of vacancies going into the 117th Congress depends on the final partisan composition of the House, which is reflected in the committee ratios negotiated by Democratic and Republican leaders. -
Official List of Members
OFFICIAL LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the UNITED STATES AND THEIR PLACES OF RESIDENCE ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS • DECEMBER 15, 2020 Compiled by CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk of the House of Representatives http://clerk.house.gov Democrats in roman (233); Republicans in italic (195); Independents and Libertarians underlined (2); vacancies (5) CA08, CA50, GA14, NC11, TX04; total 435. The number preceding the name is the Member's district. ALABAMA 1 Bradley Byrne .............................................. Fairhope 2 Martha Roby ................................................ Montgomery 3 Mike Rogers ................................................. Anniston 4 Robert B. Aderholt ....................................... Haleyville 5 Mo Brooks .................................................... Huntsville 6 Gary J. Palmer ............................................ Hoover 7 Terri A. Sewell ............................................. Birmingham ALASKA AT LARGE Don Young .................................................... Fort Yukon ARIZONA 1 Tom O'Halleran ........................................... Sedona 2 Ann Kirkpatrick .......................................... Tucson 3 Raúl M. Grijalva .......................................... Tucson 4 Paul A. Gosar ............................................... Prescott 5 Andy Biggs ................................................... Gilbert 6 David Schweikert ........................................ Fountain Hills 7 Ruben Gallego ............................................ -
March 11, 2020 the Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney Chairwoman
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN March 11, 2020 The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney Chairwoman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform U.S. House of Representatives 2157 Raybum House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairwoman Maloney: In response to a May 2017 incident in which a surge in comments caused disruption to the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECF$), GAO was asked to review both (1) the actions that the Commission took in response to the May 2017 event, and (2) the extent to which the FCC has implemented security controls to effectively protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ECFS and two related FCC systems. As a result of that investigation, on September 26, 2019, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a limited official-use only (LOUO) report entitled FCC Improved Its Electronic Comment System, but Needs to Remedy Additional Control Weaknesses, GAO 19-247 SU (Report).” During the course of its review, GAO shared with the Commission a draft of its Report, which identified a number of issues with the Commission’s information security program and made 136 recommendations for correcting those issues. In a September 13, 2019, response to this draft report, the FCC Managing Director concurred with GAO’s recommendations, noted that the Commission submitted evidence to GAO that we had mitigated 83 of those recommendations, and explained the Commission’s timeline for addressing the remaining 53 recommendations. Based on the FCC’s response and subsequent actions taken in response to the draft report, the GAO has closed 85 of its 136 recommendations as having been addressed by the agency. -
Hoosier Clout Rebound on Capitol Hill Young Ascends to Ways & Means, Stutzman to Financial Services After Indiana Seniority Bleed by BRIAN A
V18, N18 Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 Hoosier clout rebound on Capitol Hill Young ascends to Ways & Means, Stutzman to Financial Services after Indiana seniority bleed By BRIAN A. HOWEY and MARK SCHOEFF JR. WASHINGTON – With the Indiana congressional delegation bleeding seniority to the tune of 78 years this year due to the exits of U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, and Reps. Dan Burton and Mike Pence, a restoration of some of the clout is coming from the Class of 2010. Last week, U.S. Rep. Todd U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (left) with House Speaker John Boehner during the annual Con- Young landed a seat on the House gressional Baseball Game in Washington. Boehner had urged the young Indiana delegation to Ways & Means Committee. This act in a more cohesive way. week, U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman won a seat on the House Financial Services Committee. Both are so- Indiana, I am so proud of Todd. He’ll represent Indiana called “A” committees that aspiring members covet, bring- interests and our tax policy, he’ll be an ally and a friend for ing with them power and prestige for the state. our delegation to go to when it comes to tax issues, trade “These two really set the economic policy for issues, so many things surrounding that. It’s only going to the country,” said a jubilant Stutzman on Tuesday. “For Continued on page 3 Looking over the fiscal cliff By LARRY DeBOER WEST LAFAYETTE – Economics is not an experi- mental science. We can’t say to Congress, “Honorable ladies and gentlemen, please drastically raise taxes and ‘‘Give us the tools.” cut spending all at once so we can measure the effects on the economy - Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, of changes in the federal government’s in announcing the ‘Trust Local’ budget.” This is not what elected of- ficials do. -
Chamber Goes to Washington
Chamber Goes to Washington By Rebecca Patrick ore than 75 of the state’s business leaders converged on the nation’s capital to talk federal policy with their congressional representatives at the Indiana Chamber’s annual D.C. Fly-in. At a time when Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, Supreme Court nominations and appropriations bills were capturing the bulk of Congress’ attention, the Chamber’s contingent emphasized the business concerns that can’t afford to Mget lost in the shuffle. Topping that list are asbestos litigation reform, permanent repeal of the estate tax and Social Security/pension reform. The featured segment of the two-day event was the roundtable discussion moderated by Gerry Dick of Inside INdiana Business. Six House members (Pete Visclosky, Chris Chocola, Mark Souder, Mike Pence, Julia Carson and Mike Sodrel) and Sen. Richard Lugar participated. Following several floor votes, representatives Steve Buyer and Dan Burton joined the group at dinner. Day two kicked off with briefings by Al Hubbard, assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council, and Dan Coats, former U.S. senator from Indiana who later served as U.S. ambassador to Germany. Capping the proceedings were visits to the congressional offices – highlighted by a discussion with Sen. Evan Bayh and his policy staff. Rolls-Royce North America was the event’s dinner sponsor, with additional sponsorship from the Build Indiana Council, Clarian Health Partners, Inc., Dow AgroSciences, Indiana Statewide Assn./REMC, Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Ogletree Deakins. Below are highlights from the roundtable discussion: The Chamber takes Indiana business leaders to Washington each September to discuss key Prospects of asbestos litigation reform this year federal issues. -
April 23, 2008
Note venues and dates with care. The Explorers Club Changed DATE at the GGYC Our next event is at 6:30 on Northern California Chapter April 23, a Wednesday evening, April 2008 at the Golden Gate Yacht Club San Francisco In color at our web site: http://www.diggles.com/ec/ Apollonia. Susa—on the Mediterranean near Cyrene’s UNESCO World Heritage site San Francisco—April 23, 2008 Jeff Morgan, Executive Director Global Heritage Fund A Saving Method That is Working Lijiang, Yunnan, China Global Heritage Fund (GHF) is a non-profit, international conservancy to preserve First Five Years and protect humankind’s most important archaeological and cultural heritage sites in 2002: Jeff Morgan and Dr. Ian Hodder (Professor of Anthro- pology, Stanford University) co-found Global Heritage Fund in developing countries. GHF conservation and planned development offers new, long- Palo Alto, California. First investment in Lijiang Ancient Town, term economic development opportunities for the countries and their communities. Yunnan, China. Timely investments, global network of experts, and advanced Preservation-by- 2003: Introduces the Preservation Incentive Fund for private- Design methodology work together to create a ‘cycle of success’ for sites which have public heritage conservation and sustainable development in high potential for sustainable preservation, tourism and economic development. China. Jeff Morgan receives the Draper Fellowship and 3-year The GHF goal is to invest $20 million over the next decade into forty heritage operating grant plus a major grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund. sites threatened by neglect, destruction, mass tourism, and urban sprawl. So far GHF 2004: With The World Bank, hosts Iraq Heritage Congress in has fourteen projects for planning, conservation, training and community develop- Petra, Jordan; awards funding to the 7,000-year-old city of ment. -
108Th Congress Congressional Member Organizations (Cmos)
108th Congress Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs) All Members listed below are officers of their respective caucuses; each caucus maintains its own membership list. 2015 Caucus Rep. E. Clay Shaw (Christine Pollack - x53026) Rep. Collin Peterson (Robin Goracke - x52165) 21st Century Health Care Caucus Rep. James Greenwood (Alan Eisenberg - x54276) Rep. Patrick Kennedy (Michael Zamore - x54911) Rep. Charlie Norwood (Rodney Whitlock - x54101) Rep. Anna Eshoo (Vanessa Kramer - x58104) Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus Rep. Jim Ramstad (Karin Hope - x52871) Rep. Patrick Kennedy (Rachael Bornstein - x54911) Air Force Caucus Rep. Cliff Stearns American Heritage Rivers Caucus Rep. Paul Kanjorski (Kate McMahon - x56511) Appalachian Caucus Rep. Bob Ney (Will Heaton - x56265) Army Corps Reform Caucus Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Janine Benner - x54811) Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (Andrew Smarick - x55311) Rep. Ron Kind (Ben Proctor - x55506) Rep. Thomas Tancredo (Mac Zimmerman - x57882) Rep. John Shadegg (Matthew Clark - x53361) Rep. Ellen Tauscher (John Fisher - x51880) Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Rep. James Greenwood (Laura Stevens - x54276) Rep. Nancy Johnson (Jaime Cheshire - x54476) Rep. Louise Slaughter (Julia Ernst - x53615) Rep. Diana DeGette (Shannon Good - x54431) Bi-Partisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus Rep. Christopher H. Smith (John Cusey - x57669) Rep. James Oberstar Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Frederick Ratliff - x53931) Rep. John Conyers (Kristen Wells - x55126) Rep. Christopher Smith (George Phillips - x53765) Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Ur Jaddou - x53072) Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus Rep. James R. Langevin (Amy Judge - x52735) Rep. Jim Ramstad (Dan Elling - x52871) Rep. Major Owens (Larry Walker - x56231) Rep. Nancy Johnson (Susan Christensen - x54476) Blue Dog Coalition Rep. Jim Turner (Elizabeth Hurley Burks - x52401) Rep.