Monthly Archives: April 2015

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“Otagai no tame ni: With and for Each Other”


Yesterday, President Obama and the First Lady welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese First Lady Akie Abe to the White House.

After the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, President Obama and Prime Minister Abe met to talk about trade, investment, and international security. During a joint press conference in the Rose Garden, the two leaders also announced that they would continue to work together to fight climate change.

Watch the arrival ceremony and the full press conference, and see more highlights from the Prime Minister’s visit.

President Obama welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

President Obama on Freddie Gray’s Death: “This Is Not New, and We Shouldn’t Pretend that It’s New”

While speaking in the Rose Garden yesterday, President Obama shared his thoughts on the recent protests following the death of Freddie Gray — a 25-year-old Baltimore native who died while in police custody. The President noted that the events in Baltimore called attention to the urgent need throughout the country to build trust between communities and their police.

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President Obama on Why Transparency Matters in Securing the Most Progressive Trade Deal in History

The TPP gives us the greatest opportunity to level the playing field for American businesses and their employees. That’s why the President has taken important steps to include new voices in the trade discussion and increase the transparency of our trade negotiations. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the President laid out what the public can expect to see before he signs an agreement and before any vote is taken in Congress.

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America’s Response to the Earthquake in Nepal: What We Can Do to Help

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of Nepal on April 25. It toppled communities, severely cut off access to food and water, and caused tens of thousands of people to take shelter in makeshift camps. Find out how you can help make a difference and assist us in spreading the word.

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Where Do We Go From Here?


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Processing Baltimore’s Events In The Last Two Weeks Will Be Tough But Essential

In the last two weeks following Freddie Gray’s death from spinal cord injuries suffered while in police custody, Baltimore has been riven with civil unrest, both protests and riots. While the focus of the aftermath of Gray’s death should be on the initial peaceful protests, a number of media outlets have ignored them in favor of sensationalizing the riots from earlier this week. On the ground organizing has been an essential part of the aftermath, and while a few have taken to criminal activity, many, many more have worked to rebuild Baltimore’s communities. While protests continue in the city, we must continue to provoke discussion as to why this cycle of violence continues in seemingly perpetual motion.

To understand the root causes of Baltimore’s civil unrest, we have to take a step back and understand the context Gray and some Baltimore residents experience daily. Sandtown-Winchester, Gray’s neighborhood, is 97 percent African-American and one of the many economically depressed areas of Baltimore. More than half of the neighborhood’s residents are out of work, the median income is below the poverty line for a family of four and a third of its buildings are vacant Compared to Baltimore’s average, Sandtown-Winchester has twice as many families receiving welfare and roughly half of the median household income. And as you can see on these maps, the inner harbor and a sliver of the northern suburbs are doing well economically, while vast stretches of east and west Baltimore with majority and significant African American populations are struggling with households earning less than $25,000 per year. In short, while parts of Baltimore have done very well in the last twenty years, the city’s leadership has failed to deliver those economic benefits to its most vulnerable residents.

People have and will argue that the events of Baltimore are not a racial problem because, while Baltimore is more than 60 percent African-American, the mayor and the police chief are both African-American. The problem with this argument is that it ignores the systemic criminal justice issues contributing to Baltimore’s issues. Since 2011, the city of Baltimore has spent $5.7 million to settle numerous police brutality lawsuits since 2011. In addition, Sandtown-Winchester “has more people in state prisons than any Baltimore neighborhood,” 458 people out of a population of 14,000. And last week, the New York Times chronicled the 1.5 million African-American men (ages 25 through 54) “missing ” from their communities due to incarceration and an increased early mortality rate. Baltimore ranked 6th in “places with most missing men” at 19,000.

While we can and should condemn the violence against local businesses and property, what it comes down to is ending the series of officer-involved deaths plaguing our country and communities with seemingly impunity. With that being said, it is worth taking a look at how our progressive leaders are addressing these important issues:

President Barack Obama:

“We can’t just leave this to the police. I think there are police departments that have to do some soul searching. I think there are some communities that have to do some soul searching. But I think we, as a country, have to do some soul searching. This is not new. It’s been going on for decades.

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If we are serious about solving this problem, then we’re going to not only have to help the police, we’re going to have to think about what can we do — the rest of us — to make sure that we’re providing early education to these kids; to make sure that we’re reforming our criminal justice system so it’s not just a pipeline from schools to prisons; so that we’re not rendering men in these communities unemployable because of a felony record for a nonviolent drug offense; that we’re making investments so that they can get the training they need to find jobs.”

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid:

“We are all saddened by what we’ve witnessed unfold on the streets of Baltimore. A man is dead who should not be dead. His name was Freddie Gray. […] So instead of turning a blind eye, let’s work together and take this problem seriously. There is bipartisan work being done on criminal justice reform and that is a good start. Ensuring that populations are not unfairly targeted for incarceration will be a positive step. But we also need to be investing in inner cities and rural areas, and ensuring that jobs and training and educational opportunities are available where they are needed most. Looking out at the year ahead, the only bill on the agenda I see that does anything to create jobs is the highway bill. That is not enough. We need to do more. It’s up to us here in this Capitol to create jobs. Republicans and Democrats must work together to make sure that America continues to be a land of opportunity for all of our fellow citizens.”

BOTTOM LINE: There is a stark reality sweeping across the country that many of our cities and towns remain painfully divided, whether it be along racial lines, between law enforcement and our communities, or across the huge socioeconomic gap that continues to widen. We haven’t just seen young black men and women lose their lives at the hands of police; we’ve seen the ongoing degradation of our communities because of a struggling economy, lack of access to a good education, and the failure to ensure your zip code doesn’t determine the opportunity you have to get ahead in America. We can’t solve this scourge until we address the inherent, but obvious inequalities in our country. It’s past time for us to get to work.

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USFDA_footerOhanyan’s Bastirma & Soujouk, Co. Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Ohanyan’s Bastirma & Soujouk Co., a Fresno, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 159,291 pounds of sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.  The product contains soy lecithin, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.

04/29/2015 04:07 PM EDT NAVAJO PRIDE, LLC of FARMINGTON, NM is issuing a voluntary recall of Bleached All Purpose Flour Lot#075B110064, expiration date 03162016 (“Product”) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/29/2015 07:15 PM EDT  Golden Krust Patties, a Bronx, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,073,384 pounds of beef and chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
04/29/2015 04:07 PM EDT NAVAJO PRIDE, LLC of FARMINGTON, NM is issuing a voluntary recall of Bleached All Purpose Flour Lot#075B110064, expiration date 03162016 (“Product”) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

 

 

04/29/2015 10:03 AM  On April 27, 2015, Hy-Vee, Inc. issued a recall for Hy-Vee Summer Fresh Pasta Salad that is sold in its stores’ kitchen department cold cases and salad bars. The pasta was recalled after Hy-Vee was notified the frozen vegetables used to make the ready-to-eat pasta were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
04/28/2015 12:15 AM EDT Corn Maiden Foods, Inc., a Harbor City, Calif. establishment, added an additional item to the recalled products list.
04/27/2015 07:19 PM EDT Waymouth Farms, Inc. of New Hope, MN is recalling RAW PINE NUTS in various sizes, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Kayem Foods Recalls Sausage Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Kayem Foods, a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 59,203 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.

04/24/2015 06:18 PM EDT Greystone Foods, LLC voluntarily recalls Today’s Harvest Field Peas with Snaps, Silver Queen Corn, and Broccoli Florets with the sell by date 04/21/16 shipped to Publix Supermarkets warehouse in Lakeland, FL warehouse due to possible health risk.

 

04/25/2015 11:43 PM EDT  TFH Publications, Inc./Nylabone Products, of Neptune, NJ is recalling one lot of its 1.69 oz. package of the Puppy Starter Kit dog chews, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals ingesting the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

 

 

Hong Ha Recalls Beef And Pork Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Hong Ha, a Hyattsville, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,164 pounds of beef and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

West Liberty Foods Recalls Grilled Chicken Breast Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination West Liberty Foods, a Tremonton, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 34,075 pounds of grilled chicken breast products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.

04/17/2015 04:15 PM EDT Conway Import Co., Inc. is recalling Conway Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing and Conway Citrus Organic Vinaigrette Dressing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/17/2015 07:23 PM EDT Hines Nut Company, Dallas, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of WALNUT HALVES & PIECES, Lot Number 6989. The product was supplied by GOLD STATE NUT COMPANY of Biggs, CA, and packaged by Hines Nut Company. There is a possibility these nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella.
04/20/2015 04:59 PM EDT
Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. is recalling 4 ounce packages Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and other with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/21/2015 03:52 PM EDT State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume La Clarita Queseria Queso Fresco “Fresh Cheese” made by Queseria La Poblanita, Inc., 216 E. 117th St., New York, NY, 10035, due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. To date, no illnesses are known by the Department of Agriculture and Markets to be associated with this product.

Recall Notification Report 065-2015  (Turkey and Beef) Michigan Brand, Inc., a Bay City, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 737 pounds of turkey and beef products due to misbranding.

04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT Kayem Foods, a Chelsea, Mass., establishment, is recalling approximately 59,203 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Michigan Brand, Inc., a Bay City, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 737 pounds of turkey and beef products due to misbranding.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
B & R Meat Processing, a Winslow, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,129 pounds of pork products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Royal Frozen Food, a Los Angeles, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,821 pounds of beef and chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
B & R Meat Processing, Inc. is recalling approximately 569 pounds of pork products due to nitrite levels in excess of regulatory limit.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Beech-Nut Nutrition, an Amsterdam, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Leader Slaughterhouse, LLC, an Imler, Penn., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,800 pounds of veal carcasses that were produced without the full benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Corn Maiden Foods, Inc., a Harbor City, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,600 pounds of pork tamales, pork Yucatan, and beef brisket taquitos products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (hydrolyzed soy protein).
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Viz Cattle, a Irvine, California establishment, is recalling approximately 6,082 pounds of flap meat due to misbranding.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
La Guadalupana Wholesale Co., Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,923 pounds of pork and chicken tamale products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen (egg whites).
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Vern’s and Sons Food Service, a Milwaukie, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 450 pounds of beef and chicken products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Lebanese Butcher Slaughter, Inc. a Warrenton, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 902 pounds of beef, goat, and lamb products due to misbranding and because the products were further processed without the benefit of full inspection.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Robber’s Roost Jerky, an Ellensburg, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 4 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked beef and pork pepper stick jerky product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Aadji & Manten International, LLC., a Rockville, Md., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,108 pounds of canned corned beef products not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection.
04/23/2015 04:24 AM EDT
Recall Notification Report. Cargill Meat Solutions, a Wyalusing, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,294 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with blue string.
04/22/2015 07:44 PM EDT
SM Fish Corp. of FAR ROCKAWAY, NY is recalling 8 ounce containers of OSSIES HERRING IN SOURCREAM and OSSIES PICKLED LOX DAIRY because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
04/22/2015 07:43 PM EDT
SM Fish Corp. of FAR ROCKAWAY, NY is recalling 8 ounce containers of OSSIE’S PICKLED LOX & CREAM because it contains undeclared eggs. People who have an allergy to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
04/21/2015 03:52 PM EDT
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume La Clarita Queseria Queso Fresco “Fresh Cheese” made by Queseria La Poblanita, Inc., 216 E. 117th St., New York, NY, 10035, due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. To date, no illnesses are known by the Department of Agriculture and Markets to be associated with this product.
04/21/2015 10:01 AM EDT
Blue Bell Ice Cream of Brenham, Texas, is voluntarily recalling all of its products currently on the market made at all of its facilities including ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
04/20/2015 09:49 PM EDT
Royal Frozen Food is recalling its BLINTZES products due to undeclared milk. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
04/20/2015 04:59 PM EDT
Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. is recalling 4 ounce packages Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and other with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/17/2015 08:00 PM EDT
PROLAINAT is voluntarily recalling all lots of 9.16 oz packages of Trader Joes A Dozen Sweet Bites (Chocolate & Coffee Opera Cake, Raspberry Macaron Aux Framboises Cake, Caramel & Chocolate Cake) due to undeclared coconut. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to coconut run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. The Trader Joes A Dozen Sweet Cakes is safe for consumption by those who do not have coconut allergies.
04/17/2015 07:24 PM EDT
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
04/17/2015 07:23 PM EDT
Hines Nut Company, Dallas, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of WALNUT HALVES & PIECES, Lot Number 6989. The product was supplied by GOLD STATE NUT COMPANY of Biggs, CA, and packaged by Hines Nut Company. There is a possibility these nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella.
04/17/2015 04:15 PM EDT
Conway Import Co., Inc. is recalling Conway Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing and Conway Citrus Organic Vinaigrette Dressing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/17/2015 11:20 AM EDT
Schnuck Markets, Inc. of St. Louis, Mo. is recalling its Chef’s Express California Pasta Salad sold in its Deli/Chef’s Express departments April 2 – April 14, 2015 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting in the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.
04/16/2015 06:52 PM EDT
Smiths Food and Drug Stores said today it is recalling select Smiths Bakery Fresh Carrot Cake sold in 7 states because the product contains walnuts that may not be listed on the label.
04/16/2015 09:18 AM EDT
Solutions At Work, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio is recalling CLEVELAND CROPS CHILI CHEEZY KALE CHIPS because they may contain undeclared raw cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to raw cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
04/14/2015 05:06 PM EDT
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in America’s Best brand “(Jeera) Cumin Powder”, packaged and distributed by Patel Grocery located at 5303 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. People who have severe sensitivity to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
04/10/2015 08:08 PM EDT
La Guadalupana Wholesale, a long time Mexican food producer based in Chicago, has taken an important action to protect its consumers in the Midwest. “Today, April 8, 2015, we have issued a voluntary recall for our Hot Chicken, Hot Pork and Salsa Verde Vegan tamales sold throughout the Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana between January 16, 2015 and April 8, 2015” said the Alejandro Castro, Vice-President of La Guadalupana.
04/10/2015 08:06 PM EDT
La Guadalupana Wholesale, empresa sólida productora de comida mexicana en Chicago, ha tomado una acción importante para proteger a sus consumidores en el Medio Oeste. “Hoy, Abril 8, 2015, hemos solicitado el retiro del mercado de nuestros productos Hot Chicken, Hot Pork y Salsa Verde Vegan tamales vendidos en el área de Illinois, Wisconsin e Indiana entre Enero 16, 2015 y Abril 8, 2015” dijo Alejandro Castro, Vice-Presidente de La Guadalupana.
04/10/2015 08:56 AM EDT
Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of macadamia nuts due to potential contamination with salmonella.  The supplier of the macadamia nuts has asked us to issue this recall because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
04/09/2015 08:07 PM EDT
Texas Pecan Company Inc. of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling the items stated below; (refer to Table in Paragraph 3), because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
04/08/2015 07:08 PM EDT
Today Sabra Dipping Co., LLC announced that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This measure is limited to five SKUs of Classic Hummus sold nationwide.
04/08/2015 04:24 PM EDT
World Wide Gourmet Foods of Woodinville, WA is recalling 2916 packages of Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product
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Can That Be Recycled?


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The Bathroom Edition

How much do you know about recycling in the bathroom? Photo: Johnson & Johnson
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the Senate CONGRESS 4/30 the House


Tumblr&CompetitionThe Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Congressional Review Act.

The Senate has resumed consideration of H.R.1191, the legislative vehicle for the Iran Congressional Review Act.

Senator Johnson asked unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Johnson SA #1149, to require any agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran to be considered under expedited procedures in both houses of Congress.

Senator Cardin objected. At the end of this email you will find the unofficial transcript of Senator Cardin’s objection.

As a reminder, there is an order that it be in order for the Senate to proceed to the veto message on S.J.Res.8, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Boards relating to representation case procedures, no later than today, April 30, 2015. There is a possibility that we see a vote in relation to the veto message today (2pm range would be a likely target).

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #33, S.665: Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015

Adopted S.Res.136, expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”

Adopted the following resolutions, en bloc:

S.Res.158, Cinco de Mayo;

S.Res.159, 9-1-1 Education Month;

S.Res.160, Public Service Recognition;

S.Res.161, Financial Literacy Month;

S.Res.162, Alcohol Responsibility Month;

S.Res.163, Earthquake in Nepal;

S.Res.164, Dia de los Ninos; and

S.Res.165, World Malaria Day.

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent:

Calendar numbers 84 – 94, 96 – 106

And all nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Foreign Service, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

ARMY

Cal. #84 – Col. Raymond S. Dingle to be Brigadier General

NAVY

Cal. #85 – Rear Adm. (lh) Ron. J. MacLaren to be Rear Admiral

Cal. #86 – Rear Adm. Herman A. Shelanski to be Vice Admiral

Cal. #87 – Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson to be Lieutenant General

AIR FORCE

Cal. #88 – Col. James J. Burks to be Brigadier General

Cal. #89 – The following to be Major General

Brig. Gen. James C. Balserak

Brig. Gen. Steven J. Berryhill

Brig. Gen. Kevin W. Bradley

Brig. Gen. Peter J. Byrne

Brig. Gen. Gretchen S. Dunkelberger

Brig. Gen. Richard J. Evans, III

Brig. Gen. Robert M. Ginnetti

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Hauser

Brig. Gen. William O. Hill

Brig. Gen. Joseph K. Kim

Brig. Gen. Jerome P. Limoge, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Paul C. Maas, Jr.

Brig. Gen. John P. McGoff

Brig. Gen. Brian C. Newby

Brig. Gen. Marc H. Sasseville

Brig. Gen. Michael E. Stencel

Brig. Gen. Carol A. Timmons

AIR FORCE

Cal. #90 – Col. Kyle W. Robinson to be Brigadier General

ARMY

Cal. #91 – The following to be Major General:

Brigadier General Robert D. Carlson

Brigadier General Daniel J. Dire

Brigadier General Mary E. Link

Brigadier General Hugh C. Van Roosen

The following to be Brigadier General:

Col. Vincent B. Barker

Col. Lisa L. Doumont

Col. Robert D. Harter

Col. John F. Hussey

Col. Scott R. Morcomb

Col. Gerard L. Schwartz

Col. Richard K. Sele

Col. Tracy L. Smith

Cal. #92 – Chaplain (Col.) Thomas L. Solhjem to be Brigadier General

NAVY

Cal. #93 – Capt. Danelle M. Barrett to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Cal. #94 – Capt. Ronald C. Copley to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

AIR FORCE

Cal. #96 – Maj. Gen. Timothy M. Ray to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #97 – Lt. Gen. Darryl L.  Roberson to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #98 – Maj. Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. to be Lieutenant General

ARMY

Cal. #99 – Brig. Gen. Eric C. Bush to be Major General

Cal. #100 – Maj. Gen. Alan R. Lynn to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #101 – Col. Jill K. Faris to be Brigadier General

Cal. #102 – Maj. Gen. Gary H. Cheek to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #103 – Col. Christian A. Rofrano to be Brigadier General

NAVY

Cal. #104 – Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson to be Vice Admiral

MARINE CORPS

Cal. #105 – Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis to be Lieutenant General

Cal. #106 – Maj. Gen. Robert S. Walsh to be Lieutenant General

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Last Floor Action:
8:39:24 P.M. -H.R. 2028
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment.

Last Floor Action:
10:02:18 A.M. – 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.

10:00:58 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:52 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl L. “Buddy” Carter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:02:18 A.M. 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.
11:21:13 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:26 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 30.
12:00:54 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Michael Siegel, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago, IL
12:02:24 P.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Hill (AR) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hill (AR) demanded the yeas and nays and the chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Hahn to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:33 P.M. 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.
12:28:53 P.M. H. Res. 231 By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Woodall called up H. Res. 231 for its immediate consideration.
12:33:51 P.M. H. Res. 231 Mrs. Watson Coleman raised a point of order against consideration of H. Res. 231 and the Chair recognized Mrs. Watson Coleman and Mr. Woodall for up to 10 minutes each on the point of order. After debate, the Chair will put the question of consideration on the resolution as the statutory means of disposing of the point of order in the following form: “Will the House now consider the resolution?”.
1:13:00 P.M. H. Res. 231 On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 174 (Roll no. 179).
1:13:52 P.M. H. Res. 231 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 231 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1732) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 43) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014.”
1:14:43 P.M. H. Res. 231 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 231.
2:56:15 P.M. H. Res. 231 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 180).
3:05:12 P.M. H. Res. 231 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 181 (Roll no. 181).
3:05:13 P.M. H. Res. 231 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:28 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:13:26 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 175, 2 Present (Roll no. 182).
3:14:09 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:14:09 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 43 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds, the rotunda of the Capitol, and Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for official Congressional events surrounding the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States Capitol.”
3:14:32 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:14:34 P.M. H. Con. Res. 43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:06 P.M. H.R. 2028 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2028 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
3:15:18 P.M. H.R. 2028 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:16:42 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Heck (NV), to increase funding for Nuclear Energy by $75 million and to zero out funding for Nuclear Waste Disposal.
3:16:51 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heck (NV) amendment.
3:21:03 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Heck (NV) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:22:29 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, to reduce funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $45 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:22:31 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
3:31:25 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:32:40 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Flores, to increase funding for Science by $2.5 million and to reduce funding for Salaries and Expenses of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by $25 million.
3:32:42 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provsisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment.
3:39:22 P.M. H.R. 2028 By unanimous consent, the Flores amendment was withdrawn.
3:39:33 P.M. H.R. 2028 COMMITTEE RISES INFORMALLY – The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President of the United States in writing.
3:40:11 P.M. H.R. 2028 COMMITTEE RESUMES SITTING – The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
3:40:48 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Foster, to increase funding for Science Activities by $239,749,000 and to reduce funding for National Nuclear Security Weapons Activities by a similar amount.
3:40:50 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster amendment.
3:45:29 P.M. H.R. 2028 By unanimous consent, the Foster amendment was withdrawn.
3:46:05 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Ms. Titus, to reduce funding for Nuclear Waste Disposal by $150 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
3:46:08 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment.
3:53:43 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Titus amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:55:41 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Swalwell (CA), to increase funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) by $20 million and to reduce funding for Departmental Administration by a similar amount.
3:55:43 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Swalwell amendment.
4:01:37 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Swalwell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:03:40 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to redirect $1 million in funding within the Departmental Administration account.
4:04:49 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.
4:08:48 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:42 P.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
4:10:01 P.M. H.R. 2028 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:10:08 P.M. H.R. 2028 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2028 as unfinished business.
4:13:02 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 Mr. Price, Tom brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-96 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 231.
4:13:53 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11.
5:26:06 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:26:25 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 Pursuant the clause 10 rule 20 the yeas and nays were ordered on the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11.
5:26:26 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 8 rule 20 further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
5:26:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:40:54 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 30.
5:42:05 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 The House proceeded to consider the conference report H. Rept. 114-96 as unfinished business.
6:16:45 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 197 (Roll no. 183).
6:16:45 P.M. S. Con. Res. 11 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:17:02 P.M. H.R. 2029 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2029 — “Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
6:17:19 P.M. H.R. 2029 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:18:06 P.M. H.R. 2029 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.
6:23:53 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 229, 1 Present (Roll no. 184).
6:28:20 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 229, 1 Present (Roll no. 185).
6:32:19 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Mulvaney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 231, 1 Present (Roll no. 186).
6:35:53 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 254 (Roll no. 187).
6:40:08 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 210 – 213 (Roll no. 188).
6:43:56 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Pocan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 237 (Roll no. 189).
6:47:21 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the Hice, Jody B. amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 190).
6:50:33 P.M. H.R. 2029 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 235 (Roll no. 191).
6:51:48 P.M. H.R. 2029 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2029.
6:52:27 P.M. H.R. 2029 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6:53:33 P.M. H.R. 2029 Mrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
6:53:48 P.M. H.R. 2029 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to provide $15 million in additional funds for the Veterans Health Administration Medical Services account. The increase would be offset from the Departmental Administration General Administration account.
7:02:46 P.M. H.R. 2029 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:09:43 P.M. H.R. 2029 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 236 (Roll no. 192).
7:16:01 P.M. H.R. 2029 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 – 163 (Roll no. 193).
7:16:02 P.M. H.R. 2029 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:56 P.M. H.R. 2028 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2028 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
7:17:11 P.M. H.R. 2028 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:18:03 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, to apply $167,050,000 to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile.
7:18:07 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment.
7:24:10 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Quigley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Quigley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:25:14 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:25:17 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment.
7:31:58 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:32:35 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, to reduce funding for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation by $13,802,000 and then increase by a similar amount.
7:32:39 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment.
7:42:53 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:43:16 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, to reduce funds for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation by $125 million and increase funds for Environmental and other Defense activities, Defense Environmental clean up by the same amount.
7:43:19 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment.
7:54:05 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:57:27 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, to increase the funding for the Naval Reactor account by $2,426,000 and reduce funding for the Federal Salaries and Expenses by $2,500,000 account.
7:57:30 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment.
8:00:31 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
8:07:29 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, to prohibit the use of the funds to transform the National Energy Technology Laboratory into a government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory, or to consolidate or close the National Energy Technology Laboratory.
8:08:30 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment.
8:10:32 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:11 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Babin, numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds under the heading “Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation” from being made available to enter into new contracts with, or new agreements for Federal assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran except for contracts or agreements that require the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease the pursuit, acquisition, and development of nuclear weapons technology.
8:13:26 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 3.
8:19:16 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Babin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:51 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Babin, offered by Mr. Babin, numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds under the heading “Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation” from being used to enter into new contracts with, or new agreements for Federal assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran except for contracts or agreements that include authority for the International Atomic Energy Agency to conduct anytime, anywhere inspections of civil and military sites within the Islamic Republic of Iran.
8:19:53 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 4.
8:24:36 P.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Babin amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:26:28 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, to reduce funds in the bill by 11.1208 percent except for National Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental and Defense Activities, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
8:26:29 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment.
8:35:04 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hudson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hudson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:35:43 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet inventory, except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum
8:36:04 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 7.
8:39:11 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:23 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Sanford, to zero out the funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program and to prohibit the use of funds to provide a loan under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
8:39:24 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment.

8:49:15 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sanford amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sanford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:49:47 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cleaver, to provide that total project costs in section 902 of the Water Resources Developement Act of 1986 shall not apply with respect to any project that receives funds made available by title I of this Act.
8:49:49 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cleaver amendment.
8:53:45 P.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Cleaver amendment. Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
8:55:38 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce the standards established by tables contained in section 325(i)(1)(B) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to BPAR incandescent reflector lamps, BR incandescent reflector lamps, and ER incandescent reflector lamps.
8:55:40 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment.
9:04:35 P.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:05:25 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, to prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Energy to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled “Standard Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits”.
9:05:27 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment.
9:14:42 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Dent amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:15:40 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 2101 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2238b) or section 210 of the Water Resources Development ACt of 1986.
9:16:19 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Napolitano amendment.
9:19:19 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:19:25 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Stivers, to prohibit the use of funds for the Cape Wind Energy Project on the Outer Continental Shelf off Massachusetts, Nantucket Sound.
9:19:44 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stivers amendment.
9:21:26 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Stivers amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:37 P.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Simpson moved that the committee rise.
9:21:48 P.M. H.R. 2028 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:55 P.M. H.R. 2028 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2028 as unfinished business.
9:22:55 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 231. H.J. Res. 43 — “Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014.”
9:23:00 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.
9:23:19 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 43.
10:40:36 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:09:22 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 192 (Roll no. 194).
11:09:22 P.M. H.J. Res. 43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:10:16 P.M. H.R. 2028 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2028 — “Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.”
11:10:33 P.M. H.R. 2028 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:10:34 P.M. H.R. 2028 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:15:12 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 126 – 295 (Roll no. 195).
11:18:38 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Ruiz amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 249 (Roll no. 196).
11:22:07 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Griffith amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 244 (Roll no. 197).
11:25:25 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 248 (Roll no. 198).
11:28:10 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 139 – 282 (Roll no. 199).
11:31:07 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 110 – 311 (Roll no. 200).
11:33:59 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 246 (Roll no. 201).
11:37:22 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Swalwell (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 202 – 219 (Roll no. 202).
11:40:20 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 257 (Roll no. 203).
11:43:13 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 272 (Roll no. 204).
11:46:05 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 143 – 278 (Roll no. 205).
11:48:52 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Sanford amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 250 (Roll no. 206).
11:51:54 P.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 189 (Roll no. 207).
11:55:02 P.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Barton, to first increase and then decrease funding for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works by $30 million.
11:55:05 P.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton (TX) amendment.
12:02:41 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Barton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:05:31 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Abraham, to prohibit use of funds to implement Executive Order 13690 and Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.
12:05:41 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Abraham amendment.
12:16:12 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Abraham amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:17:52 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, to prohibit use of funds in contravention of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.).
12:17:53 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jacksons Lee amendment.
12:20:35 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:21:08 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rothfus, No. 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to apply the report entitled “Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquified Natural Gas from the United States” in any public interest determination under the Natural Gas Act.
12:21:11 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothfus amendment No. 5.
12:27:27 A.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rothfus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:28:50 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Ms. DelBene, to prohibit use of funds for the purchase of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain 4 inches in diameter and under unless the anchor and mooring chain are procured from a manufacturer that is part of the national technology and industrial base.
12:28:52 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment.
12:31:52 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:32:48 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit use of funds for the removal of any Federally owned or operated dam.
12:32:51 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
12:37:05 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:38:01 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, to prohibit use of funds to enter into contracts with individuals convicted of fraud.
12:38:02 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.
12:38:23 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:39:35 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, to prohibit use of funds for the Department of Energy’s Climate Model Development and Validation program.
12:39:48 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.
12:44:51 A.M. H.R. 2028 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 ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:46:17 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), to prohibit use of funds in excess of $276,117,000 for additional funding for ongoing work on Flood and Storm Damage Reduction projects.
12:46:21 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
12:54:45 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
12:55:27 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, No. 13 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds to finalize, promulgate, or enforce the DOE’s proposed rule entitled “Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces”.
12:55:30 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 13.
1:01:53 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:02:17 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, to reduce funding in the bill by 1 percent across-the-board.
1:02:19 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 12.
1:16:18 A.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:17:35 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, to prohibit use of funds for the Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Program (MRERP).
1:17:40 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment.
1:19:10 A.M. H.R. 2028 On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:20:34 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to prohibit use of funds for the purchase of water to supplement or enhance instream water flow requirements in California.
1:20:37 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment.
1:27:32 A.M. H.R. 2028 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 ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:28:36 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, to prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the requirement in the Code of Federal Regulations, that activities identified in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act must be established or ongoing in order to receive an exemption under the Act.
1:28:38 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment.
1:38:00 A.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaMalfa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:39:01 A.M. H.R. 2028 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, to prohibit use of funds to deliver water to the Trinity River above the minimum requirements of the Trinity Record of Decision or to supplement flows in the Klamath River.
1:39:03 A.M. H.R. 2028 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment.
1:44:42 A.M. H.R. 2028 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaMalfa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kaptur demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:45:29 A.M. H.R. 2028 Mr. Simpson moved that the Committee rise.
1:45:45 A.M. H.R. 2028 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
1:45:55 A.M. H.R. 2028 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2028 as unfinished business.
1:46:19 A.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting support of objectives of recommendations that the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission offered in January – referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-32).
1:48:20 A.M. Mr. Simpson moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:48:29 A.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:48:30 A.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 1, 2015.

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