MAJORITY WHIPLINE: TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Floor Schedule and Procedure:

Suspension (1 bill)

1. S. 4160 – Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 (Sen. Cornyn – Judiciary)

The bill would authorize Supreme Court Police to protect the families of justices if there is a threat to them (the justices are already protected under existing authorization).

H.R. 2773 – Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022 (Rep. Dingell – Natural Resources)

This bipartisan bill will provide states, territories, and Tribes with additional federal funding to manage wildlife species of greatest conservation need.

This bill authorizes an additional $1.3 billion per year in mandatory funding to support the conservation, restoration, and protection of wildlife and their habitats and establishes a $97.5 million annual noncompetitive Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restoration grant program to assist Tribes in carrying out wildlife conservation and habitat restoration activities. The bill will support the implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans and other wildlife management efforts, allowing for the protection of threatened and endangered species and leading to more effective and cost-efficient conservation. This bill will also promote the creation of more resilient ecosystems; boost the outdoor economy; and support the livelihoods of hunters, anglers, birders, and hikers.

Click here for bill text.

Click here for a fact sheet from the Natural Resources Committee.

The Rule will provide for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources.

The Rule will make in order the following amendments and will allow for amendments to be offered en bloc:

Cherfilus-McCormick Amendment

Encourages the use of innovative technologies in wildlife management and conservation

Bentz Amendment

Imposes a 1.85% administrative spending cap on portions of Title III, to align with the rest of the legislation.

Jackson Lee Amendment

Instructs the Secretary of Interior to report on contracts, subcontracts, and grant money allocated to or received by minority serving educational institutions and minority owned businesses.

Kildee Amendment

Expands conservation activities eligible for funding under the Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund to include efforts to manage, control, and prevent invasive species and disease.

Kirkpatrick Amendment

Allows non-profit organizations to be eligible to receive competitive grant funds through the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Subaccount. Only States, territories, and Tribes are eligible in the underlying bill.

Schrier Amendment

Allows funds to be used for conservation infrastructure projects that protect and conserve habitat for species of greatest conservation need.

Scott (GA) Amendment

Allows funds to be used for conservation and restoration of native pollinator species.

Tiffany Amendment

Requires 0.5% of the funds from this bill be provided to the Department of Interior’s Office of Inspector General to oversee this program.

Postponed Suspensions (2 votes)

1. House Amendment to S. 516 – Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (Sen. Moran – Transportation and Infrastructure)

This bill would establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) interagency working group at the U.S. Department of Transportation, comprised of federal departments and agencies, the public sector, civil aviation industry leaders, labor unions, and other relevant stakeholders to evaluate, plan, and coordinate efforts to help advance U.S. leadership in the emerging AAM industry.

2. H.R. 7211 – Small State and Rural Rescue Act (Rep. Katko – Transportation and Infrastructure)

This bill would expand and codify the responsibilities of FEMA’s Small State and Rural Advocate when helping state and local officials demonstrate localized impact and apply for federal disaster aid. 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”

 -Thurgood Marshall