The document outlines the House GOP's summer legislative agenda as detailed by Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a May 2012 memo. Key bills to be voted on include FDA reform, military construction funding, intelligence authorization, medical device tax repeal, and repealing over-the-counter bans for HSAs/FSAs. After July 4th, votes are scheduled on regulatory freeze legislation, midnight rule relief, auditing the Fed, postal reform, and relief for imported plants. Before the August recess, a vote is expected on preventing expiration of Bush-era and stimulus tax cuts.

1. CAMP CONGRESS
The 2012
House GOP Summer Agenda
As outlined by Majority Leader Eric Cantor Compiled by:
in a May 25, 2012 memo to House Republicans www.popvox.com

2. SUMMER TIMELINE
As outlined by Majority Leader Eric Cantor
in a May 25, 2012 memo to House Republicans
May June July Aug
After July 4
H.R. 4078: Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act
May 30 H.R. 2309 USPS
H.R. 5651: FDA Reform H.R. 3210: RELIEF Act
May 31 H.R. 4607: Midnight Rule Relief Act
H.R. 5743: Intelligence Authorization H.R. 459: Audit the Fed
May 31-Jun 1 Before August
H.R. 5854: Military & VA Approps Recess
Week of Jun 4 Legislation to
H.R. 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act address the
Week of Jun 4 expiring Bush
H.R. 5842: Repealing OTC ban & stimulus tax
Before Father’s Day cuts.
H.R. 5325: Energy & Water Approps
H.R. 5855: Homeland Security Approps
Legislative Branch Approps
Rest of June
“additional appropriations bills and stop-gap measures.”

3. H.R. 5651: Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
Sponsor:
Rep. Frederick Upton [R, MI-6]
Vote expected:
May 30
image source:
Orthopediics This Week
http://s70360.gridserver.com/fda.php?
news=1603_October-2011-FDA-Approval-Summary
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise
and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and
for medical devices, to establish user-fee programs for generic
drugs and biosimilars...
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www.popvox.com

4. H.R. 5854: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Sponsor
Rep. John Culberson [R, TX-7]
Vote expected:
May 31-June 1
image source:
Elder Options of Texas
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
Making appropriations for military construction,
the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2013.
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

5. H.R. 5743: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Rogers [R, MI-8]
Vote expected:
May 31
image source:
Foreign Policy magazine
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence
and intelligence-related activities of the United States
Government, the Community Management Account, and the
Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System...
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www.popvox.com

6. H.R. 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011
Sponsor:
Rep. Erik Paulsen [R, MN-3]
Vote expected:
week of June 4
image source:
http://www.wix.com/quinlanlifesciences/qls
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the
excise tax on medical devices.
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

7. H.R. 5842: Repealing Over-the-Counter ban for HSAs & FSAs
Sponsor:
Rep. Lynn Jenkins [R, KS-2]
Vote expected:
week of June 4
image source:
Getty Images
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the
amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs
under health savings accounts and health flexible spending
arrangements.
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

8. H.R. 5855: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Aderholt [R, AL-4]
Vote expected:
before June 14
image source:
http://www.chron.com/
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland
Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013...
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www.popvox.com

9. H.R. 5325 Energy and Water Appropriations
Sponsor:
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen [R,
NJ-11]
Vote expected:
before June 14
image source:
http://energeo.bg/energy-
trading/?lang=en
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
H.R. 5325: Making appropriations for energy and water
development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2013...
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

10. Legislative Branch Appropriations
Vote expected:
before June 14
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
Making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2013...
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www.popvox.com

11. H.R. 4078: Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012
Sponsor:
Rep. Tim Griffin [R, AR-2]
Vote expected:
after July 4
image source:
Orange County Register
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory
action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0
percent
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

12. H.R. 4607: The Midnight Rule Relief Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Reid Ribble [R, WI-8]
Vote expected:
after July 4
image source:
Orange County Register
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To ensure economy and efficiency of Federal Government
operations by establishing a moratorium on midnight rules
during a President’s final days in office...
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www.popvox.com

13. H.R. 459: Federal Reserve Transparency Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14]
Vote expected:
after July 4
image source:
Orange County Register
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the
Comptroller General of the United States before the end of
2012...
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www.popvox.com

14. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14]
Vote expected:
after July 4
image source:
Orange County Register
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To restore the financial solvency of the United States Postal
Service and to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide
delivery of mail.
Compiled by:
www.popvox.com

15. H.R. 3210: RELIEF Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Jim Cooper [D, TN-5]
Vote expected:
after July 4
Bill summary (written by bill sponsor):
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to limit the
application of that Act with respect to plants and plant
products that were imported before the effective date of
amendments to that Act enacted in 2008...
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www.popvox.com

16. Addressing the expiring Bush and Stimulus Tax Cuts
CBO Deficit estimates
Vote expected:
before August
recess
source:
CBO.gov
Knowing that comprehensive reform will take time, we must ensure that while Congress is working to bring
about competitive change, government does not increase the cost of business. Therefore, before we leave for
August, I expect to schedule a vote on legislation preventing the largest tax increase in history.
- House Majority Leader Eric Cantor letter to House Republicans
Without further delay, the Majority Leadership should schedule a vote on extension of the middle-income tax
cuts, as early as next week, to increase certainty for millions of American taxpayers and for the economy.
- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi letter to Speaker John Boehner
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