CONGRESS: the House led :Republicans: Scheduled to do about 8 days prior to Election2012: the Senate led :Dems:

the Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 20

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The two hours 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 2:00pm, all post-cloture time on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution will be considered expired and the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117.
We will begin consideration of the continuing resolution during Thursday’s session. We hope to reach an agreement to move up several roll call votes and avoid being in session this weekend in order to complete our work.
2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution;
Agreed to: 67-31
The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, Continuing Resolution, by a vote of 67-31. Senator Reid then filled the amendment tree with technical amendments and filed cloture on the joint resolution.Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3525, a bill to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and filed cloture on the motion.We are working on an agreement to wrap up votes on the CR and the Sportman’s bill today, however, if no agreement can be reached, the cloture voteon the CR would occur as early as 1am Saturday morning.There will be no further roll call votes during Thursday’s session of the
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Floor Schedule for Friday, September 21, 2012 at NOON

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution; Agreed to: 67-31

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3607, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. (Hoeven)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3576, Limitation on Foreign Assistance. (Paul)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Jointly referred PN1948, the nomination of Keith Kelly, of Montana, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans= Employment and Training, sent to the Senate by the President, to the HELP and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2012

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10:00:00 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:10 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Flake to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:20 A.M.		<action_description>MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:08:00 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:22 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
12:01:25 P.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Steven Weil, Orthodox Union, New York, New York.
12:02:45 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:51 P.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:06 P.M.		<action_description>ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:32:20 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Bishop (UT) called up the resolution H. Res. 788, and asked for its immediate consideration.
12:38:21 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Ms. Moore stated that the provisions of H. Res. 788 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
12:53:49 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>On question of consideration of the Resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:54:01 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 788 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 118) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3409) to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2012, through November 12, 2012.”
12:54:04 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 788.
2:10:33 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 179 (Roll no. 587).
2:24:02 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 182 (Roll no. 588).
2:24:03 P.M.	H. Res. 788	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:37 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 788. H.J. Res. 118 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.”
2:24:42 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>The resolution provides for consideration of both H.J. Res. 118 and H.R. 3409. H.J. Res. 118 is debatable for one hour and is closed to amendments. H.R. 3409 is debatable for one hour and specified amendments are in order. Motions to recommit are in order. The resolution also provides for approval of the Journal on specified days; appointing of Members to perform duties of the Chair; not counting of legislative days for the purposes of the War Powers Act, purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII, and the purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII.
2:25:28 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 118.
3:38:03 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:38:40 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(C) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.J. Res. 118.
3:39:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 118 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.”
3:39:19 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of passage of H.J. Res. 118.
3:40:10 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The chair put the question on agreeing to the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. George Miller (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and further proceedings on the joint resolution were postponed.
3:40:46 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:41:14 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6429 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes.”
3:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:41:42 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6429.
4:34:56 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:35:18 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 118 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.”
5:00:20 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 – 164 (Roll no. 589).
5:00:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 118	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:22 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:00:40 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6429 — “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes.”
5:07:31 P.M.	H.R. 6429	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 257 – 158 (Roll no. 590).
5:07:38 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5987 — “To establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington, and for other purposes.”
5:15:29 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 237 – 180 (Roll no. 591).
5:16:08 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 788. H.R. 3409 — “To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.”
5:16:13 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The resolution provides for consideration of both H.J. Res. 118 and H.R. 3409. H.J. Res. 118 is debatable for one hour and is closed to amendments. H.R. 3409 is debatable for one hour and specified amendments are in order. Motions to recommit are in order. The resolution also provides for approval of the Journal on specified days; appointing of Members to perform duties of the Chair; not counting of legislative days for the purposes of the War Powers Act, purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII, and the purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII.
5:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 788 and Rule XVIII.
5:16:27 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3409.
6:21:38 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-680 to allow the Secretary of Interior to promulgate rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, if such rule would reduce the prevalence of pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease or reduce the prevalence of birth defects or reproductive problems in pregnant women or children.
6:21:53 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 1.
6:32:22 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:32:54 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Bucshon, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-680 to require that the Secretary, or any other Federal official proposing a rule under this Act, shall publish with each rule proposed under this Act each, scientific study the Secretary or other official, respectively, relied on in developing the rule. This amendment ensures that rules being issued are based on scientific study.
6:32:56 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bucshon amendment No. 2.
6:41:39 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Bucshon amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:42:53 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-680 to strike the language that would repeal EPA’s scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare.
6:42:56 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 3.
6:49:12 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:49:46 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Kelly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-680 to require the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress estimating the number of jobs, the fatalities and injuries, and the cost to the economy caused by the “2017 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards” rule. Would require that the Secretary shall not consult with the EPA or the California Air Resources Board to complete the report.
6:49:49 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly amendment No. 4.
7:01:40 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kelly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-680 to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to take any action using its authority under the Clean Air Act if such action would increase North American energy independence by reducing demand for oil.
7:02:08 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 5.
7:13:06 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Benishek demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Benishek, numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-680 to require the Committee for the Cumulative Analysis of Regulations that Impact Energy and Manufacturing in the United States to include the health effects associated with regulatory costs in its assessment.
7:14:05 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Benishek amendment No. 6.
7:19:25 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Benishek amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:34 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Harris, numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-680 to reinforce the transparency and sound science requirements in the bill. Specifically, it would require EPA to make data and modeling inputs available to the public, and would require Regulatory Impact Analysis to undergo external peer review according to the agency’s own peer review guidelines.
7:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harris amendment No. 7.
7:26:06 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Harris amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:28 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Mr. Harris moved to rise..
7:26:42 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On motion to rise. Agreed to by voice vote.
7:27:19 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3409 as unfinished business.
7:28:16 P.M.		<action_description>SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:44:37 P.M.		<action_description>Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:44:48 P.M.		<action_description>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:44:49 P.M.		<action_description>The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 21, 2012.

House hearings schedule below

12:00 am	Hearing: Sequestration: The Threat to Small Businesses, Jobs, and the Industrial BaseCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee
9:30 am	Hearing: A Review of Amtrak Operations, Part III: Examining 41 Years of Taxpayer SubsidiesCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee
9:30 am	Hearing: IG Report: The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General Examines the Failures of Operation Fast and FuriousCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform:
10:00 am	Hearing: Forty Years after the Clean Water Act: Is it Time for the States to Implement Section 404 Permitting?Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
10:00 am	Hearing: The Department of Homeland Security: An Assessment of the Department and a Roadmap for its FutureCommittee on Homeland Security:
10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “The Semi-Annual Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Regulation Nation: The Obama Administration’s Regulatory Expansion vs. Jobs and Economic RecoveryCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Chairmen Camp and Baucus Announce Joint Hearing on Tax Reform and the Tax Treatment of Capital GainsCommittee on Ways and Means: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing – Department of Homeland Security – Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) ProgramCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security
10:00 am	Hearing: The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on H.R. 6172Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing – United States Army – Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat OrganizationCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense
10:00 am	Hearing: Department of Defense Plans for Sequestration: The Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 Report and the Way ForwardCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
10:15 am	Hearing: Veterans Affairs in the 112th Congress: Reviewing VA’s Performance and AccountabilityCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee
10:30 am	Hearing: The Future of U.S.-Egypt RelationsCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee
12:00 pm	Business Meeting: Full Oversight Committee MarkupCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: A Review of the Challenges Maintaining Legacy Assets Pose to United States Coast Guard Mission PerformanceCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
2:00 pm	Hearing: Examining the Re-Design of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
2:00 pm	Hearing: International IP Enforcement: Opening Markets Abroad and Protecting InnovationCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet
2:00 pm	Hearing: Brady Announces Hearing on the Benefits of Expanding U.S. Services Trade Through an International Services AgreementCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Trade
2:00 pm	Hearing: Safeguarding Israel’s Security in a Volatile RegionCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Select…
2:00 pm	Hearing: Examining the Administration’s Failure to Prevent and End Medicaid OverpaymentsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: SIGAR Report: Document Destruction and Millions of Dollars Unaccounted for at the Department of Defense. Part IICommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: The Impact of International Technology Transfer on American Research and DevelopmentCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight