The House returns from recess and is expected to begin the week with consideration of several measures under suspension of the rules, including a bill (H.R. 2594) to prohibit operators of U.S. civil aircraft from participating in the European Union emissions schemes, and six other bills, including public lands transfers measures. The House will also consider additional legislation under suspension of the rules, including IRS code legislation and an Arizona land conveyance bill (H.R. 1904).

Later in the week, the House is scheduled to take up a bill that would modify adjusted gross income levels for the purpose of determining eligibility for certain health care-related programs. The measure would modify the definition of income for determining eligibility for health insurance exchange subsidies, Medicaid, and CHIP. The provision is the same as the one included in President Obama's deficit reduction plan.

Most importantly for states, the House is also expected to vote on the 3 percent withholding repeal legislation (H.R. 674) on Thursday. That bill was approved by the House Ways and Means Committee on October 13 (see below).

The Senate is in recess this week.

Links: H.R.2594, H.R.1904, H.R.674