House Cloakroom: July 12 – July 16, 2010

Analysis:

Coming out of the July 4th recess week, the House will return to action on Tuesday for legislative business and a number of bills under suspension. Overall, it will be a light week with several parks and lands bills as well as setting a federal telework policy and extending the flood insurance program.

Major Floor Action

Major Committee Action:

Senate Cloakroom:  June 21–25, 2010

Analysis:

The Senate will return from its July 4th recess on Monday to continue to debate the Extenders bill, a revised version of the previous bill.  Its passage would result in tax increases of over $50 billion dollars. Also on the agenda is the Small Business Lending Fund Act, a measure intended to increase bank lending to small businesses.

Major Floor Action:

  • H.R.4213: Tax Extenders bill
  • H.R.5297: Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010

Major Committee Action: