The White House, Washington

Hello —President Obama’s plan to give mortgage relief to responsible homeowners boils down to one important principle. He wants to simplify the refinancingprocess.And the very first step is to let people know if they would benefit from the President’s proposal — so we’ve built a tool to help answer that question.Just enter a few basic facts about your mortgage, and this tool will help you figure out if you currently qualify for easy, low-cost refinancing — or whether, like millions of families, you need Congress to act to help you lower your interest rate.

Get started now.

As tens of thousands of people have spoken up and written in to the White House, we’ve heard one message loud and clear: The refinancing process is anything but easy to navigate.

Even homeowners who have done everything right and made all their payments on time are getting caught up in unnecessary red tape. Sitting down and reading through some of these stories is a powerful reminder of why it’s so important that we get this done right away.

One mom in Maryland, raising two teenage boys by herself, wrote in to say that she’s working 15 hour days to make her mortgage payments and keep current on her bills. Another family from Illinois is hoping to lower their mortgage payments so they can help pay for college for their kids. One woman in Arkansas called the President’s plan a “no brainer” and talked about how much good it would do for the broader economy.

So if you are like these people and think that both you and our economy could stand to benefit from the President’s refinancing plan, give the tool a try, then take a moment to share it with your friends:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/refi

Thanks,

Brian

Brian Deese
Deputy Director
National Economic Council

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BREAKING: Supreme Court rules on SB1070 …Gabe Gonzalez, Reform Immigration FOR America

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

Our next steps: Educate, mobilize, vote

Today, the Supreme Court has let stand the despicable “Papers, please” provision of Arizona’s SB 1070 that allows police to profile individuals based on the color of their skin.
The ruling follows last week’s courageous announcement on administrative relief for DREAMers. While the Obama administration endorses positive reform for our families, the Supreme Court decision supports discrimination over equality.
It’s time for us to hand down our decision. Now is the time to use the power of our movement to stand up for the only real solution for our broken system: comprehensive immigration reform.
How do we do that? Today we are kicking off the RI4A Organizing Project, a national initiative to educate, mobilize, and get out the vote.

Read the blog post -> http://act.reformimmigrationforamerica.org/go/1423?t=7&akid=906.164689.Ea5FBW
We must use our voices and our votes to educate our friends and families about key policies, mobilize our communities, and vote for pro-reform champions like never before.

If we do this, we can secure more victories and make comprehensive immigration reform a reality.

www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org

We have ambitious goals to push back against the national assault on immigrant communities — and your support will be critical to ensuring reform and justice for our families is a front and center priority, in 2012 and beyond.
Get involved today. The futures of our communities depend on it.

www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org
Forward,
Gabe Gonzalez Reform Immigration FOR America
PS: For more analysis on the Supreme Court’s ruling, read and share our latest blog post . We will keep it updated as we learn more about the decision.

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Nearly 2million public comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Carbon Pollution Standard

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

Center for American Progress Action Fund

First Posted on 6/15Friends,

	Make Your Voice Heard!

An unprecedented event has occurred in the fight for cleaner air. This week, a broad coalition of environmental public health, and progressive organizations supporting clean air safeguards announced that they have collected nearly two million public comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Carbon Pollution Standard, which limits industrial carbon pollution from new power plants.
Make your voice heard! Join us and say “yes” to a healthier future for our children and our planet.Never before in history have so many Americans voiced their support for a healthier, cleaner future – but we still need your voice to make sure that the final version of the rule is as strong as possible, and that the attacks from corporate polluters are drowned out.
Every year, coal-fired power plants spew over two billion tons of carbon carbon and other toxic pollutants into the air —nearly 13,000 pounds for every man, woman, and child in the United States.
Carbon dioxide pollution is a greenhouse gas that leads to climate change. One of the consequences of climate change is more smog, which harms human health. Smog irritates the lungs, spurring respiratory ailments and sparking asthma attacks. Children, seniors, and those with respiratory diseases are most vulnerable to harm from smog. A National Research Council study placed the health costs from coal-electricity generation, including a rise in respiratory illnesses, at $62 billion annually.
With the proposed standard, though, a typical new coal-fired power plant would have to reduce its carbon pollution by 40 percent to 60 percent.
Now is the time for action! Send the EPA a public comment and let them know that you support cleaner power and cleaner air.
Thank you for taking action!
Daniel J. Weiss Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy Center for American Progress Action Fund
P.S. Thank you if you have already sent the EPA your comments in support of the carbon pollution standard. Please forward this to friends and family to urge that they join you.

Further reading:

Carbon Limits Will Help Fix a Broken Energy Market and Spur Economic Growth by Adam James and Jorge Madrid
EPA Carbon Standard Takes a Bite out of Pollution by Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein

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Don’t Deny My Health Care! … HCAN

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

What’s at the heart of health care reform?

At every rally, in each blog post, in every comment we’ve made to the press or email we’ve sent you, HCAN has talked about how Obamacare expands coverage to more than 30 million people and eliminates the worst insurance company abuses.

We don’t talk about the so-called “mandate” because it’s a means to an end – it’s one of the ways everyone gets health care and it’s how we stop the big insurance companies from discriminating against people who are sick.

But the mandate isn’t what Obamacare is all about, even if that’s what the right-wing says to stir up anger against the Affordable Care Act.

Please take a moment to read our latest blog post in the Huffington Post about what’s at stake with the Supreme Court’s ruling. Help us spread the truth.

Please share it on Facebook and Tweet about it.

HCAN will keep you updated on how the Supreme Court’s ruling will affect everyone’s access to health care.

Thanks,

Will O’Neill
Health Care for America Now

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House / the Senate considers S.3187,the FDA bill & 3.5yrs later Judicial nominees

06/26/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 26, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill, post-cloture.
The first hour of debate will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida with up to 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 12:00pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of Rosenbaum nomination.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be 6 hours and 15 minutes of debate remaining on the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S.3187, the FDA bill with 2 hours under the control of Senator Harkin, 4 hours under the control of Senator Burr and 15 minutes under the control of Senator Paul.

12:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin Rosenbaum, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

4:45pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to S.3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act; Agreed To: 92-4

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #652, the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum, of FL, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida; Confirmed: 92-3

2) Adoption of the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.3187, the FDA user fees bill; Adopted: 92-4

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.473, commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.

Adopted S.Res.506, to authorize legal counsel representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler.

Adopted S.Res.507, congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Adopted S.Res.508, a resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Adopted S.Res.509, honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83^rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Adopted S.Res.510, designating the month of June 2012 as “National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month”.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 26, 2012.

Office of the Clerk <- click on the link for live coverage …

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:25 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:02 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:57 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on June 25, 2012 at 2:51 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3240.
12:02:18 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:00:22 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Burgess to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:00 P.M.		Mrs. Emerson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6020.
2:04:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:09:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 2:45 P.M. today.
2:48:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.
2:48:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:48:40 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4850 — “To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals.”
2:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:48:51 P.M.	H.R. 4850	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4850.
2:54:29 P.M.	H.R. 4850	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:32 P.M.	H.R. 4850	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:37 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5625 — “To reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.”
2:54:59 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:55:01 P.M.	H.R. 5625	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
2:59:15 P.M.	H.R. 5625	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:17 P.M.	H.R. 5625	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:43 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5889 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism, and for other purposes.”
3:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5889	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:02 P.M.	H.R. 5889	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
3:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 5889	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:08:33 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4223 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit theft of medical products, and for other purposes.”
3:08:49 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 4223	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4223.
3:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 4223	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 4223	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:02 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4018 — “To improve the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program.”
3:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 4018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 4018	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4018.
3:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 4018	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:32:09 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3412 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the “Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building”.”
3:32:44 P.M.	H.R. 3412	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:57 P.M.	H.R. 3412	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3412.
3:42:47 P.M.	H.R. 3412	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:43:16 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3501 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the “SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office”.”
3:43:37 P.M.	H.R. 3501	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:41 P.M.	H.R. 3501	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3501.
3:52:04 P.M.	H.R. 3501	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
3:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3772 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the “First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building”.”
3:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 3772	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:10 P.M.	H.R. 3772	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3772.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 3772	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:01:06 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3276 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the “Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building”.”
4:01:22 P.M.	H.R. 3276	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
4:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 3276	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:09:27 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Mr. Farenthold moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:09:44 P.M.	H.R. 2297	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2297.
4:16:34 P.M.	H.R. 2297	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:35 P.M.	H.R. 2297	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4251 — “To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:56 P.M.	H.R. 4251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4251.
4:33:29 P.M.	H.R. 4251	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4005 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.”
4:34:31 P.M.	H.R. 4005	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:34:34 P.M.	H.R. 4005	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4005.
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 4005	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
4:50:18 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1447 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.”
4:50:37 P.M.	H.R. 1447	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:42 P.M.	H.R. 1447	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1447.
5:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 1447	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. King (NY) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:02:03 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5843 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility.”
5:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 5843	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:25 P.M.	H.R. 5843	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5843.
5:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5843	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:15:09 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3173 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designated enrollment center.”
5:15:38 P.M.	H.R. 3173	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 3173	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3173.
5:25:24 P.M.	H.R. 3173	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Thompson (MS) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5:26:23 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 697 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5973) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5972) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:30:10 P.M.	H. Res. 697	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 697.
6:57:32 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 168 (Roll no. 412).
7:03:59 P.M.	H. Res. 697	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 166 (Roll no. 413).
7:04:00 P.M.	H. Res. 697	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:05:00 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348, and the Black motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:10:50 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 – 225, 1 Present (Roll no. 414).
7:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 – 194 (Roll no. 415).
7:17:38 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:41 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 707 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
7:18:15 P.M.	H. Res. 707	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:25 P.M.	H. Res. 707	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Ms. Hahn notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 4348	NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT – Mr. Critz notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 4348.
7:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 697. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
7:21:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5973 and H.R. 5972. In both instances, each bill shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. Each bill shall be read by paragraph and shall be open to amendments. The resolution also provides for consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment during the month of July.
7:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 697 and Rule XVIII.
7:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Speaker designated the Honorable Doc Hastings to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:22:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5972.
7:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), to strike “not to exceed” for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
7:57:33 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:03:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly (VA), to reduce the funds for Financial Management Capital by $5,000,00, and redirect it to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations and research account.
8:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly (VA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:14:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds for the Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights by $389,000.
8:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 5972	By unanimous consent, the Broun (GA) amendment was withdrawn.
8:25:11 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, to provide $500,000,000 for TIGER grants.
8:25:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Waters amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Waters amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:31:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to eliminate funding for Essential Air Service.
8:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McClintock amendment under the five-minute rule.
8:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:49:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Clarke (MI), to help provide services for the elderly.
8:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.
8:54:55 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Clarke (MI) amendment. Mr. Latham stated that the amendment sought to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:01:25 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Braley (IA), to provide funds for school bus safety.
9:01:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Braley (IA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:06:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:49 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Railroad Administration by $5,404,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the First Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:12:39 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 5972.
9:16:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Federal Transit Administration by $1,287,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:16:56 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Second Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:26:21 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, to zero out the funds available for grants to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:45:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:47:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Duncan (TN) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Duncan (TN) stated that Section 169C violated clause 2(b) of rule XXI by seeking to change existing law which constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
9:50:38 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Maritime Administration by $10,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:50:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Third Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:52:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce funds available for operational expenses for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration by $1,670,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:52:32 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
9:57:14 P.M.	H.R. 5972	PROCEEDINGS POSTPONED – At the conclusion of debate on the Fourth Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Broun (GA), to reduce the funds for administrative expenses for the Surface Transportation Board by $1,940,000 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
9:58:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Fifth Broun (GA) amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:01:13 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $10 million and increase the funds available for Housing Counselor Programs by the same amount.
10:04:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Capps amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:13:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDIINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to reduce funds available for administrative and operational expenses to FY 2008 levels and apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
10:14:28 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:19:30 P.M.	H.R. 5972	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:19:43 P.M.	H.R. 5972	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to reduce funds for the salaries and expenses for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by $2 million and increase the funds available for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program by the same amount.
10:19:45 P.M.	H.R. 5972	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 697, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nadler amendment under the five-minute rule.
10:20:24 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:22:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:47:36 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Connolly (VA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 222 (Roll no. 416).
10:52:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 238 (Roll no. 417).
10:56:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 243 (Roll no. 418).
11:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 218 (Roll no. 419).
11:04:37 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 224 (Roll no. 420).
11:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 230 (Roll no. 421).
11:12:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 215 (Roll no. 422).
11:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 138 – 265 (Roll no. 423).
11:16:17 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved to rise.
11:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:16:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5972 as unfinished business.
11:18:34 P.M.		Mr. Latham moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:18:55 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:56 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2012.