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politics25 days ago•4 min saved

Dems Push to End DHS Shutdown by Funding Non-ICE Agencies

House Democrats unveiled a discharge petition to fund all non-immigration DHS agencies (e.g., TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard) while ICE and CBP would stay funded under existing arrangements, in an effort to end the month‑long DHS shutdown and pressure Republicans on immigration policy. The move aims to deflect blame onto GOPs and force a vote, but it hinges on Republican signatures and faces some Democratic skepticism that it will actually reopen DHS or deliver meaningful reforms.

via Axios|

#dhs #discharge-petition #ice

politics2 months ago•20 min saved

Democrats push floor vote to ban member stock trading as GOP bill faces criticism

A senior House Democrat announces a discharge petition to force a floor vote on banning stock trading by members, challenging a GOP-written bill that would let lawmakers keep current holdings. Morelle favors a stricter divestiture plan and is seeking bipartisan support, but it’s unclear if the measure will gain enough Republican backers. The digest also covers related Capitol Hill moves, including a labor bill’s collapse, House funding-amendment votes, Danish-Greenland talks, a Senate deepfake-porn bill, and upcoming retirements and investigations.

via Politico|

#congress #democrats #discharge-petition

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats' Confidence Challenges House Republicans' Leadership

Democrats, led by Jeffries, strategically used a discharge petition to push through a three-year extension despite Republican opposition, outmaneuvering GOP leaders and causing internal dissatisfaction among Republicans.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-plan #democrats #discharge-petition

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

House Republicans Frustrated as Johnson's Leadership Sparks Division

House Republicans are experiencing internal conflicts as Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges from centrist members over the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits, with some GOP members defecting to support a discharge petition for extending subsidies, highlighting tensions within the party amid broader legislative struggles.

via Axios|

#aca #discharge-petition #gop

politics3 months ago•22 min saved

House to Vote on GOP Health Care Bill Amid ACA Extension Absence

The House passed a GOP health care bill without extending ACA tax credits, with a discharge petition for a three-year extension set to be considered in January; Democrats and some Republicans are pushing for a vote to extend the ACA subsidies before they expire at year's end.

via CBS News|

#aca-extension #discharge-petition #gop-health-care-bill

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

Centrist GOP Revolt Blocks Obamacare Subsidy Extensions

Brian Fitzpatrick, a GOP moderate, publicly expressed frustration with his party's leadership over their handling of a health bill and the inability to include certain amendments, ultimately voting to pass the bill after initially opposing it, highlighting the political tensions within the Republican Party and the challenges Fitzpatrick faces in his swing district.

via Politico|

#brian-fitzpatrick #discharge-petition #gop

politics3 months ago•16 min saved

House GOP Blocks Votes on ACA Funding and Subsidy Extensions

House Republicans are divided over extending expiring Obamacare subsidies, with some moderates refusing to withdraw discharge petitions for a floor vote, while GOP leadership attempts to negotiate amendments and pass a health care bill amid internal disagreements and upcoming votes.

via Politico|

#aca-subsidies #discharge-petition #health-care-bill

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

US House to Vote on Epstein Files Amid Political Tensions

The US House is scheduled to vote next week on a bill to compel the release of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, following the final signature on a discharge petition by Democrat Adelita Grijalva. The bill aims to increase transparency about Epstein's activities, but faces uncertain prospects in the Senate and from President Trump, who dismisses it as a hoax.

via The Guardian|

#discharge-petition #government-files #house-vote

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

House to Vote Next Week on Releasing Epstein Files Amid GOP Tensions

The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a bill to release all Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, driven by bipartisan pressure and a discharge petition, despite opposition from GOP leadership and concerns about transparency and political implications.

via CNN|

#congress #discharge-petition #epstein-files

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Discharge Petition Secures House Vote on Epstein Files

A discharge petition with 218 signatures has been successful in forcing a House vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with Speaker Mike Johnson planning to bring the bill to a vote next week. The bill aims to declassify records related to Epstein and his associates, and is expected to pass easily in the House, though it faces hurdles in the Senate and potential veto by President Trump.

via The Hill|

#discharge-petition #epstein-files #ghislaine-maxwell

politics5 months ago•23 min saved

House to Vote on Epstein Files After New Democrat Sworn In

The U.S. House is set to vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files after Democrat Adelita Grijalva signed a discharge petition, bypassing Republican opposition, with the vote expected in early December. The effort reflects bipartisan push for transparency amid ongoing political tensions, including debates over government funding and healthcare subsidies.

via Politico|

#democrats #discharge-petition #epstein-files

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

House Democrats Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Talks

House Democrats plan to use a discharge petition to try to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, aiming to bypass the current inadequate deal to end the government shutdown, but the effort faces significant Republican opposition and is considered a long shot.

via Axios|

#aca-tax-credits #democrats #discharge-petition

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Next Steps in the Epstein Files Saga as Signatures and Political Battles Continue

Adelita Grijalva is set to sign the final signature on a discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, a move that faces procedural hurdles and uncertain prospects for becoming law, especially given the political and legislative challenges in the Senate and the White House.

via CNN|

#discharge-petition #file-release #house-of-representatives

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Rep. Adelita Grijalva Sworn In, Triggering Epstein Files Vote

Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into the House seven weeks after her special election victory, amid ongoing legislative disputes and efforts to force votes on Jeffrey Epstein files through a discharge petition, which could occur as early as December.

via abcnews.go.com|

#adelita-grijalva #discharge-petition #house-of-representatives

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

House Debates Epstein Files Amid Shutdown End

The fight over releasing the Epstein files is moving to the House floor, with several Republicans, including some GOP women, supporting the effort despite pressure from Trump and party leadership. Massie is confident the measure will pass with at least 218 votes, and expects efforts to undermine it to fail. House Speaker Johnson is urging members to oppose the measure, claiming the Oversight Committee is already addressing the issue.

via Politico|

#discharge-petition #epstein-files #house-floor