The Week Ahead - scheduled votes, committee action and other important notes for the week of July 9, 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE: The week ahead overview will be sent each week Congress is in session. All times are in Central Time.

TOP LINE:

• CARING FOR OUR SENIORS: Congressman Young has held two Senior Wellness and Security Expos in the past few weeks. These expos help seniors find and access the resources available to them so they can live well and thrive. Learn more HERE. 
• "SCOTT PRUITT'S DEPARTURE IS LONG OVERDUE'': Last week, Congressman Young said former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt hurt Iowa farmers by undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read the full statement on Pruitt's resignation HERE. 
• FY19 APPROPRIATIONS: The House Appropriations Committee, which decides how the federal government spends its money, is continuing the FY19 appropriations process this week. As Iowa's only member on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Young is scheduled to participate in the full committee markup of the FY 19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill. 
• DES MOINES AREA FLOODING: Congressman Young remains engaged with state and local officials on how best to assist with flooding recovery in the Des Moines Area. The Congressman joined the Governor and others last week to hear from Iowans and tour affected area. Find resources available to affected Iowans HERE.
• PRESS THIS WEEK: On Wednesday, Congressman Young is scheduled to join KCSI live at 7:18 a.m., KMA's The Morning Line live at 7:35 a.m. He will also join Let's Talk Guthrie County on Raccoon Valley Radio Wednesday. Additional outlets may be added. 

MONDAY, JULY 9TH 
On Monday, no votes are expected in the House.

TUESDAY, JULY 10TH 
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 11:00 a.m. for morning hour and 1:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 5:30 p.m.

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:

1) H.R. 5729 – Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

2) H.R. 6139 – Improving Investment Research for Small and Emerging Issuers Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga / Financial Services Committee)

3) H.R. 1861 – The Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jim Renacci / Financial Services Committee)

4) H.R. 4537 – International Insurance Standards Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy / Financial Services Committee)

5) H.R. 5793 – Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy / Financial Services Committee)

6) H.R. 5749 – Options Markets Stability Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Hultgren / Financial Services Committee)

7) H.R. 5877 – Main Street Growth Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tom Emmer / Financial Services Committee)

8) H.R. 5953 – BUILD Act (Sponsored by Rep. Barry Loudermilk / Financial Services Committee)

9) H.R. 5970 – Modernizing Disclosures for Investors Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner / Financial Services Committee)

10) H.R. 5626 – Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2018 (Sponsored by Rep. Doug Collins / Foreign Affairs Committee)

11) H.R. 2259 – Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Enhancement Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ted Poe / Foreign Affairs Committee)

12) H.Res. 644 – Strongly condemning the slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, and for other purposes, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Karen Bass / Foreign Affairs Committee)

13) H.Res. 983 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Nation now faces a more complex and grave set of threats than at any time since the end of World War II and that the lack of full, on-time funding related to defense activities puts servicemen and servicewomen at risk, harms national security, and aids the adversaries of the United States. (Sponsored by Rep. Liz Cheney / Appropriations Committee)

14) H.Res. 984 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the lack of full, on-time funding related to defense activities erodes military readiness and poses a risk to the national security of the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Taylor / Appropriations Committee)

15) H.R. 1700 – SCORE for Small Business Act of 2018, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Alma Adams / Small Business Committee)

16) H.R. 2655 – Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017 (Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Evans / Small Business Committee)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11TH 
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 11:00 a.m. for legislative business.

H.R. 200 – Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Don Young / Natural Resources Committee)

THURSDAY, JULY 12TH 
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 11:00 a.m. for legislative business.

H.R. 6237 – Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Devin Nunes / Intelligence Committee)

H.R. 3281 – Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee)

H.R. 2075 – Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Greg Walden / Natural Resources Committee)

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH 
On Friday, the House will meet at 8:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 2:00 p.m.

H.R. 50 – Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)

Committee activity for the week of July 9 can be found here.