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- Ross, Adams, Manning, Jackson, Nickel, Davis, & Foushee Introduce Legislation to Enhance Redistrictihttps://ross.house.gov/2024/1/ross-adams-manning-jackson-nickel-davis-foushee-introduce-legislation-to-enhance-redistricting-transparency-and-accountability-in-nc-and-nationwide...“The history of the 2023 legislative process which produced new Congressional, State Senate and State House electoral maps clearly illustrates why this new federal law is both necessary and appropriate,” said Representative John. “The NC maps were drafted in absolute secret by a handful of majority party legislators with only minimal public input permitted—and only before the maps were released. Because of another law passed last fall by the majority party, that process is now insulated even from public record inquiries and thus remains secret.” ...
- https://lofgren.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/lofgren.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/redistricting-reform-act-of-2025-one-pager.pdf...IRC Composition and Selection Process IRCs are required to have 15 commissioners, evenly divided among 3 political affiliation subgroups (majority party, minority party, unaffiliated/minor party). Commission members are representative of the state’s demographic makeup and geographic regions, with enough members from racial, ethnic, and language minorities communities to give those groups a meaningful opportunity to participate in the redistricting process. ...
- Walberg Named Most Effective Member in Michigan Congressional Delegation by the Center for Effectivehttps://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-named-most-effective-member-michigan-congressional-delegation-center..."His success in advancing his legislative agenda in the 115th Congress is greater than one would expect for a member of the majority party, given his seniority in the House, and the fact that he didn't hold a committee chair in that Congress." Issues : Local Issues Copyright Privacy House.gov Accessibility RSS ...
- https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-house-democrats-vote-stave-republican-shutdown...“I voted ‘yes’ tonight to keep our troops and federal law enforcement paid, important safety inspections on schedule, federal agencies running, and so much else through mid-March next year. “Tonight, Democrats showed the country that we remain the party willing to unite to do our duty. That is very different from House Republicans who, while in the majority party, keep falling into disarray and taking us to the brink. ...
- https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-reacts-disastrous-inflation-numbers...Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of gas has increased by 38%, the price of steak has increased by 17%, and the cost of staying in a hotel has increased by 29%. And yet, the ever-dysfunctional, irresponsible, and agenda-driven majority party in Congress and the White House continue to pursue progressive, Green New Deal policies, further driving up prices of everyday, essential goods. But I guess as long as you don’t need food, shelter, or to buy gas, everything is just perfect.” ### Issues : Jobs And The Economy Office Locations Washington DC Office 104 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6155 Fax: (202) 225-5679 Reno District Office 5310 Kietzke Lane Suite 103 Reno, NV 89511 Phone: (775) 686-5760 Fax: (775) 686-5711 Elko Contact (775) 777-7705 Elko, NV 89801 Phone: (775) 777-7705 Copyright Privacy House.gov Accessibility RSS ...
- Norton Ranked in Top 10 Most Effective House Democrats of 118th Congress by the Center for Effectivehttps://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-ranked-top-10-most-effective-house-democrats-118th-congress-center..."That Congresswoman Norton has kept this streak going for more than 30 years, while both in the majority or minority party, as well as serving as a rank-and-file lawmaker and as a chair at the committee or subcommittee level is truly remarkable,” the Center said. “Delegate Norton’s career offers lessons to those legislators who seek to become more effective lawmakers.” ...
- https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-votes-for-the-social-security-fairness-act...A discharge petition is a procedural tool that allows Members of Congress to bring a bill or resolution to the House Floor for consideration even if the measure has not been reported by committee or is not supported by the majority party leadership. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures – a majority of the House – in order to successfully move a bill to the House Floor for a vote. A discharge petition for the Social Security Fairness Act received 218 signatures and is cosponsored by 330 Members of Congress. ...
- Rep. Scott DesJarlais Votes No on Fiscally Irresponsible House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconcilhttps://desjarlais.house.gov/2021/9/rep-scott-desjarlais-votes-no-on-fiscally-irresponsible-house...Lawmakers were brought back on Monday just to vote on the legislation. “It is shameful that the majority party gave less than 24 hours to read the bill before beginning markups in the committee hearing. Then right before it was time to vote we adjourned. Why? Most likely because the committee didn’t have enough votes from their own party. ...
- https://foxx.house.gov/about/committees.htm...Because of the vast power wielded by the Rules Committee, its ratio has traditionally been weighted in favor of the majority party, and has been in its "2 to 1" (9 majority and 4 minority members) configuration since the late 1970s. The Rules Committee has two broad categories of jurisdiction: special orders for the consideration of legislation (known as " special rules " or "rules") and original jurisdiction matters. ...
- https://amodei.house.gov/news-releases/amodei-reacts-disappointing-scotus-title-42-immigration-ruling...Further, I’ve called for an investigation into the release of migrants in the U.S. along with my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, and I will continue to support strong border policies. I urge this Administration and this majority party in Congress to secure our border, protect existing laws that keep American citizens healthy and safe, and enact legislation that will address the surge of drug smugglers and human traffickers at the border. ...