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Thursday, January 3 Interviews: WLNS; Detroit News; NBC Nightly News Member & Spouse Orientation Rep. Slotkin Congressional Open House Interviews: WKAR; WDET Swearing-in on the House floor and votes on electing members, adopting House rules: Quorum call; election of the Speaker Vote: H.RES.5, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; providing for consideration of H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes Vote: H.Res.5, On Ordering the Previous Question, On Motion to Table the Motion to Refer, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes Vote: H.Res.5, On Motion to commit with Instructions, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes Vote: H.Res.5, On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes Vote: H.Res.6, On Agreeing to Title I of the Resolution, Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes 1
Transcript of purposes - Elissa Slotkin...New Dem Weekly Member Meeting Votes: H.Res.28 , On Ordering the Previous...
Thursday, January 3
Interviews: WLNS ; Detroit News ; NBC Nightly News
Member & Spouse Orientation
Rep. Slotkin Congressional Open House
Interviews: WKAR ; WDET
Swearing-in on the House floor and votes on electing members, adopting House rules: Quorum call ; election of the Speaker
Vote: H.RES.5 , Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; providing for consideration of H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.Res.5 , On Ordering the Previous Question, On Motion to Table the Motion to Refer, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.Res.5 , On Motion to commit with Instructions, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.Res.5 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of H.Res. 6, adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress; H.R. 21, making appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2019; H.J.Res. 1, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for FY 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.Res.6 , On Agreeing to Title I of the Resolution, Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes
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Vote: H.J.Res.1 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.J.Res.1 , On Passage, Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.R. 21 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H.R.21 , On Passage, Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Evening Swearing-In Celebration with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
Friday, January 4
Interview: WILS ; FOX News
Votes: H.Res. 6 , On Agreeing to Title II of the Resolution, Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes
House Democratic women photograph
Interview: WILX
Staff meeting
Williamsburg bipartisan Congressional event (Day 1)
Saturday, January 5
Williamsburg bipartisan congressional event (Day 2)
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Sunday, January 6
Williamsburg bipartisan congressional event (Day 3)
Monday, January 7
Legislative review
Caucus Meeting
Interview: CNN
Tuesday, January 8
Interviews: CBS ; Pod Save the World
Calls to constituents
Legislative review
Staff meeting
Vote: H.R.269 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act
Vote: H.R.251 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act
Vote: JOURNAL , On Approving the Journal
Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Federations, and Jewish Council for Public Affairs Welcome Reception
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Wednesday, January 9
Caucus meeting
Introductory Meeting with Rep. Walberg (MI-07)
Introductory Meeting with Rep. Moolenaar (MI-04)
Interview: WHMI
New Dem Weekly Member Meeting
Votes: H.Res.28 , On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of H.R. 264, H.R. 265, H.R. 266, and H.R. 267; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Votes: H.Res.28 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of H.R. 264, H.R. 265, H.R. 266, and H.R. 267; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Votes: H.R.226 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act
Votes: H.Res.6 , On Agreeing to Title III of the Resolution, Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes
Votes: H.R.264 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Votes: H.R.264 , On Passage, Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Hosted bipartisan service and veteran Members meet and greet
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Legislative review
Thursday, January 10
Meeting with Ambassador Robert Mendell
Meeting with Senator Duckworth
Votes: H.R.267 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Votes: H.R.267 , On Passage, Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Votes: H.R.265 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Votes: H.R.265 , On Passage, Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
Interview: Livingston Daily
Staff meeting
Friday, January 11
Vote: H R 266 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
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Vote: H R 266 , On Passage, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
Vote: S 24 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Government Employee Fair Treatment Act.
Vote: H R 221 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act.
Listening session with TSA workers at Detroit International Airport
Meeting with 8th District constituents on federal shutdown
Legislative review
Sunday, January 13
Church Service At Trinity AME (Lansing, MI)
Michigan Swearing-In Event with Senator Stabenow (Lansing, MI)
Interview: MLive
Auto Alliance annual kickoff dinner (Detroit, MI)
Monday, January 14
Detroit Auto Show (Detroit, MI)
Staff meeting
Legislative review
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Vote: H R 116 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Investing in Main Street Act.
Tuesday, January 15
Freshman Class Meeting
Organizational Caucus meeting
Interview: NYT
Meeting with the Transportation Improvement Association
New Dem member meeting
Legislative review
Vote: H J RES 27 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.
Vote: H RES 41 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, Rejecting White nationalism and White supremacy.
Vote: H R 135 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act.
Wednesday, January 16
Caucus meeting
House Armed Services Committee meeting
Interview: Detroit Free Press
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Interview: Associated Press
Vote: H RES 43 , On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Vote: H RES 43 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Vote: H R 190 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act.
Meeting with family of Paul Whelan
Meeting with the Union of the Orthodox Jewish Community
Legislative review
Vote: H R 268 , McGovern of Massachusetts Part B Amendment No. 2, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 268 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
Vote: H R 268 , On Passage, Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
Thursday, January 17
Introductory meeting with Rep. Gonzales (OH-16)
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Vote: H RES 52 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Vote: H R 150 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act or GREAT Act.
Meeting with MSU expert on special education and teacher education
Vote: H J RES 30 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Disapproving the President’s proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.
Vote: H J RES 28 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.
Friday, January 18
Update on Paul Whelan case
Legislative review
Staff meeting
Saturday, January 19
Gleaners Livingston Food Bank Visit (Howell, MI)
American Legion Post 419 Chili Cook Off (Pickney, MI)
Meeting with Mayor and City Manager of Brighton (Brighton, MI)
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Congratulatory meeting with West Point Nominee (Lake Orion, MI)
Congratulatory call with West Point Nominee
Holly Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner (Holly, MI)
Monday, January 21
Interview: WWJ Detroit
34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Luncheon (Lansing, MI)
Interview: Detroit News ; Michigan Radio
Small group conversation with federal workers (FAA) (Rochester, MI)
Tuesday, January 22
Interview: WJR ; Michigan Radio Stateside
Meeting with Staff Director House Armed Services Committee
Legislative review
Vote: H R 676 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, NATO Support Act.
Vote: H R 328 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Hack Your State Department Act.
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Wednesday, January 23
Democratic caucus meeting
House Armed Services Committee subcommittee meeting
New Democrats Member Meeting
Staff Meeting
Vote: H.J. RES 28 , On Passage, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes
PFAS Task Force press conference
Vote: H RES 61 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 648, and consideration of the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 31; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
Vote: H R 648 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
Votes: H R 648 , On Passage, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019
Legislative review
Thursday, January 24
Introductory meeting with Rep. Bergman (MI-01)
Votes: H J RES 31 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes
Vote: H J RES 31 , On Passage, Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes
House Armed Services Committee meeting
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Staff Meeting
Meeting with Mayors of 8th District (Conference of Mayors)
Meeting with Michigan business owners
Friday, January 25
Interview: City Pulse 89.5FM ; National Journal ; Fox
Meeting with Iraqi Ambassador to the United States
Call with Staff Director of the National Guard
Meeting with Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators
Staff meeting
Legislative review
Monday, January 28
Legislative review
Vote: H R 624 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act
Vote: H R 502 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Fight Illicit Networks and Detect Trafficing Act
Vote: JOURNAL , On Approving the Journal
Tuesday, January 29
House Armed Services Committee: Readiness Subcommittee meeting
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House Armed Services Committee hearing: “Department of Defense’s Support to the Southern Border"
Vote: ADJOURN , On Motion to Adjourn
Vote: H R 428 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists’ Use of Virtual Currencies Act
Vote: H R 449 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local Level Act
Vote: H R 769 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act
Vote: H RES 77 , Table Motion to Reconsider, Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other companies should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own
Interview: Detroit News
Press Conference on Bill Introduction: Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act ( H.R. 834 )
Meeting with Clarkston schools
Staff meeting
Wednesday, January 30
Interview: Steve Gruber Show ; WILS Morning Wake-Up with Dave Akerly
House Armed Services Committee Hearing
Vote: H RES 87 , On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 790) to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
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Vote: H RES 87 , On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 790) to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Homeland Security Committee meeting
Meeting with Georgian Delegation
Vote: H R 790 , Trahan of Massachusetts Part B Amendment No. 3, On Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote: H R 790 , On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act
Vote: H R 790 , On Passage, Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act
Vote: H RES 79 , On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur
Interview: WJR
Staff meeting
Legislative review
Friday, February 1st
Interview: City Pulse Radio Hour on 89.5FM
Calls to constituents
Staff meeting with Michigan district office
Monday, February 4th
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Meeting with Holly Township Supervisor (Holly, MI)
Calls to constituents
Interview: Rochester Gazette
Tuesday, February 5th
Meeting with St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Interview: WKAR , ABC , WLNS Lansing TV
New Member of Congress ethics briefing
“Women in White” State of the Union group photo
Legislative review
State of the Union reception
State of the Union presidential address
Wednesday, February 6th
Michigan Democratic delegation meeting
Democratic caucus meeting
Interview: WDET Detroit Public Radio
House Armed Services Committee full committee hearing
Interview: WILX joint interview with Amanda Thomashow
New Dem Member meeting
Vote: HR 831 Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act H.R. 66 (Route 66 Centennial Commission Act)
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Vote: H.R. 66 Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
Democratic Women’s Working Group Title IX Member briefing
House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee meeting on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Norway
Legislative review
Congratulatory call with U.S. Naval Academy appointee Thursday, February 7th
“Coffee with your Congresswoman” open house
House Armed Services Committee briefing
Meeting with the Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Democratic delegation meeting
Vote: H.Res 105. Providing for consideration of H.R. 840, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act; providing for adoption of H.Res. 86, providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Vote: H. Res 105. Providing for consideration of H.R. 840, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act; providing for adoption of H.Res. 86, providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Vote: H.R. 450. Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2019
Vote: H.R. 507. Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019
Introductory meeting with Rep. Fred Upton (MI-06) Friday, February 8th
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Member meeting with acting Secretary of Defense at Pentagon
Interview: City Pulse Radio Hour
Introduced first amendment on veteran support (passed with bipartisan support)
Vote: HR 840 . Bergman of Michigan Amendment No. 4, On Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote: HR 840 . Sherrill of New Jersey Amendment No. 19, On Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote: HR 840 . On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act
Vote: HR 840 . On Passage, Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act
Meeting with Chairman Adam Smith and Staff Director of House Armed Services Committee
Saturday, February 9th
Meeting with constituents (Lansing, MI)
Interview: State News
Calls to constituents
Meeting with Indian American Community (Lansing, MI)
Meeting with MSU Engineering Deans (Lansing, MI)
Calls to constituents
Legislative review
Monday, February 11th
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Call with Indian Ambassador to the United States
Staff Meeting
Legislative Review
Vote: HR 1065. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Social Media Use in Clearance Investigations Act.
Vote: HR 1079. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act.
Tuesday, February 12
CODEL to Rep. John Dingell's funeral services (Dearborn, Michigan)
Meeting with Lansing Community College
Meeting with Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
Bipartisan Congressional Tribute to Rep. John Dingell
Panel on mentorship for “Running Start,” featuring Young Female Leader from Lansing
Wednesday, February 13
American Federation of Government Employees Local 7th Breakfast
Democratic Caucus Meeting
Homeland Security Committee briefing on “Defending Our Democracy: Building Partnerships to Protect America’s Elections”
Meeting with Michigan Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officer
Meeting with the Chief of Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Interview: WJR Radio
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Vote: H RES 122. On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of H.J. Res.37, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Vote: H RES 122 . On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of H.J. Res.37, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Vote: JOURNAL. On Approving the Journal.
Staff Meeting
Meeting with General Abrams, Commander U.S. Forces Korea
Vote: H J RES 37. On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H J RES 37 . On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Vote: H J RES 37 . On Passage, Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Vote: H R 995 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act.
Legislative Review
Thursday, February 14
Meeting with End Citizens United
Speaking to university class on national security
Funeral service for Rep. John Dingell in Washington, DC
Staff meeting
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Meeting with Democratic Members of Congress ahead of evening votes
Vote: H RES 131 . On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.J. Res. 31, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2019 through February 22, 2019.
Vote: H RES 131 . On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.J. Res. 31, making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2019 through February 22, 2019.
Vote: H J RES 31 . On Agreeing to the Conference Report, Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.
Flight for Bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Munich Security Conference
Friday, February 15
Bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Munich Security Conference Saturday, February 16
Bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Munich Security Conference
Night Owl Panel on Role of the U.S. Congress in Foreign Policy Sunday, February 17
Bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Munich Security Conference
Flight back to Washington, DC
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Monday, February 18
Strategic Planning Session for 1-Year Goals
Calls to constituents
Tuesday, February 19
Calls to constituents
Legislative review
Staff meeting Wednesday, February 20
Staff meeting
Legislative review
Calls to constituents
Interview: Washington Post Thursday, February 21
Staff Meeting
Legislative review Friday, February 22
Calls to constituents
Legislative review
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Saturday, February 23
Livingston Walk for Warmth (Howell, MI)
Coffee with Leaders from Brighton Chamber of Commerce (Howell, MI)
Business Drop-by Uptown Coffee House (Howell, MI)
Meeting with Howell City Mayor and City Manager
Interview: Lansing City Pulse
Grand Opening of District Headquarters (Lansing, MI)
Meeting with Communications Workers of America Local (Lansing, MI)
Sunday, February 24
Meeting with Livingston County Supervisors (Whitmore Lake, MI)
Monday, February 25
Interviews: WWJ Radio , WJR Radio , WILS “Morning Wake-Up” Radio show
Meetings with Constituents (Oakland County)
Michigan Defense Industry Briefing from Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Legislative Review
Staff Meeting
Vote: H R 539 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Innovators to Entrepreneurs Act.
Vote: H R 276 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act.
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Tuesday, February 26
Intern Photo at U.S. Capitol
Democratic Caucus Meeting
Readiness Subcommittee Hearing on “Naval Surface Forces Readiness: Are Navy Reforms Adequate?”
Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on “Securing U.S. Surface Transportation from Cyber Attacks”
House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee Strategic Forces Hearing on “INF Withdrawal and the Future of Arms Control: Implications for the Security of the United States and its Allies.”
House Armed Services Committee Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee Hearing on “Information technology, cybersecurity, and information assurance reform and modernization in alignment with the National Defense Strategy.”
Vote: H RES 145 . On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1112) Enhanced Background Checks Act.
Vote: H RES 145 . On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1112) Enhanced Background Checks Act.
Vote: H RES 144 . On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Vote: H RES 144. On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Member Briefing on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy, Capabilities, Cost and Current Issues by the director of the Nuclear Crisis Group
Staff Meeting
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Vote: H J RES 46 . On Passage, Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Vote: S 47 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Natural Resources Management Act.
Wednesday February, 27
Michigan Agriculture Club breakfast
Opening remarks at event on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
Homeland Security Hearing on “Securing Our Nation’s Chemical Facilities: Building on the Progress of the CFATS Program”
Meeting with the President of the Michigan Agri-business Association and Michigan Agriculture Leaders
Meeting with United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters
Energy and Commerce Committee staff briefing on lowering prescription drug prices
Staff meeting
Interview: “Stateside” Michigan Radio
Vote: H R 8 . Lesko of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 1, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 8 . Horn of Oklahoma Part A Amendment No. 3, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 8 . On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
Vote: H R 8 . On Passage, Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
Meeting with Foreign Minister of Kurdistan
Legislative review
Brimley Congressional Fellowship event for the inaugural Brimley Fellow
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Thursday, February 28th
“Coffee with your Congresswoman” Constituent Meetings
Whip Meeting
House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities Briefing on “Cyber Mission Force and Military Operations in Cyberspace.”
Vote: H R 1112 . Schneider of Illinois Part B Amendment No. 2, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1112 . Van Drew of New Jersey Part B Amendment No. 5, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1112 . On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Enhanced Background Checks Act.
Vote: H R 1112 . On Passage, Enhanced Background Checks Act.
Staff meeting
Legislative review Saturday, March 2nd
Attended Gridiron Dinner, guest of the Detroit Free Press Sunday, March 3rd
Call with West Point Appointee Tuesday, March 5th
Meeting Constituents from Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Meeting with Oakland County Commissioners and Michigan Association of Counties
Delivery of the U.S. Army Seal by Department of the Army
Policy briefing on H.R. 1
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Staff Meeting
Legislative Review
Vote: H R 1381 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act.
Vote: S 49 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation.
Wednesday, March 6th
Legislative Review
Meeting with Michael Georg Link, German MP
Meeting with Michigan Pharmacists on Drug Pricing
Democratic Caucus Meeting
Full Homeland Security Committee Hearing on “ The Way Forward on Border Security”
New Democrats Member Meeting
Vote: H RES 172 . On Ordering the Previous Question, Providing for consideration of H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Vote: H RES 172 . On Agreeing to the Resolution, Providing for consideration of H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Interview: CNN
Meeting with CEO of Wayne County Airport Authority (DTW)
Interview: New York Times
Meeting with High School Students from Wilson Talent Center in Mason, MI
Filming International Women's Day Video
Meeting with Army Corp of Engineers, Detroit District
Meeting with Constituents from the Water Quality Association
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Thursday, March 7th
“Coffee with your Congresswoman” Constituent Meetings
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, House Armed Services Committee
House Armed Services Committee Full Committee Hearing Open on “National Security Challenges and Military Activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa”
House Armed Services Committee Full Committee Closed Briefing
Press Conference on For the People Act (H.R. 1)
Meeting on Defense Appropriations Priorities
Intelligence and Emerging Threats Subcommittee Briefing on “Department of Defense’s Protecting Critical Technology Task Force”
Seapower and Projection Forces/Readiness Subcommittees Joint Hearing on “U.S. Transportation Command and Maritime Administration: State of the Mobility Enterprise”
Legislative Review
Interview: Detroit News
Vote: H RES 183 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, Condemning anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values and aspirations that define the people of the United States and condemning anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contrary to the values and aspirations.
Vote: H R 1 . Raskin of Maryland Part B Amendment No. 3, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1 . Cole of Oklahoma Part B Amendment No. 5, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1 . Pressley of Massachusetts Part B Amendment No. 24, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1 . Green of Tennessee Part B Amendment No. 25, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: H R 1 . Davidson of Ohio Part B Amendment No. 32, On Agreeing to the
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Amendment.
Vote: H R 1 . Davidson of Ohio Part B Amendment No. 33, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Meeting with students from James Madison College (MSU)
Introduction of H.R. 1 Slotkin Amendment on combating foreign influence in American elections
Friday, March 8th
Interview: CNN New Day; Morning Joe ; WWJ Detroit News; City Pulse Radio
Vote: HR 1 . Brindisi of New York Part B Amendment No. 54, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: HR 1 . Neguse of Colorado Part B Amendment No. 70, On Agreeing to the Amendment.
Vote: HR 1 . On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, For the People Act.
Vote: HR 1 . On Passage, For the People Act.
Interview: WKAR ; WILX ; Michigan Radio
Fish Fry at American Legion Walter Fraser Post 108 (Oxford, MI) Saturday, March 9th
VEX Robotics Tournament (Milford High School, Highland, MI)
Meeting with Michigan Alliance of Latinos Moving Toward Advancement (Lansing Office)
Meeting with Sierra Club Group (Lansing Office)
Tour of Niowave Facility in Lansing
Meeting with Michigan Fair and Transparent Elections (Lansing Office)
Meeting with Huron Valley Labor Federation (Lansing Office)
Call with US Air Force Academy Appointee
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Michigan State University vs Michigan Basketball Game (East Lansing, MI) Monday, March 11th
Interview: Detroit 910AM; Oakland Press
Meeting with Michigan Cybersecurity Experts (Rochester, MI)
Meeting with State Rep. Webber (Rochester, MI)
Meeting with the Finnish Ministry of Defence Director General
Staff Meeting
Vote: H R 1122 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act.
Vote: H R 758 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and Watch Act.
Michigan Delegation Dinner at home of Sen. Stabenow Tuesday, March 12th
Legislative Review
Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Hearing
HASC Full Committee Briefing: China's Military Power and U.S. Military Activities
New Dem Meeting on USMCA Trade Agreement
Meeting with constituents from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Meeting with Chancellor of University of Michigan-Dearborn
Drop-by meeting with constituents from Michigan Council of Foundations
Vote: H RES 156 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
Vote: H R 596 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act.
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Vote: H R 1654 . On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, Federal Register Modernization Act.
Meeting with Rep. Scott Peters
Briefing on Michigan Energy with DTE
HASC Majority Member Meeting hosted by Chairman Smith
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