Monthly Archives: May 2015

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Dolphins drowning in oil


The California coast is drenched in oil from a shoddy pipeline rupture, while Plains All American CEO Greg Armstrong raked in over $5 million in compensation last year, and is guaranteed $29 – $87 million in golden parachute cash! Enough is enough, dolphins are dying. Sign now calling on California’s Attorney General to file charges:

SIGN THE PETITION
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Mary Jane could be executed any day


Earlier this month, Mary Jane Veloso’s scheduled execution was paused because of global outcry to save her life. But her fate remains uncertain, and she could still face execution any day. Read on for more information.
Petitioning Joko Widodo

Save the Life of Mary Jane Veloso! End Human Trafficking!
Petition by church response
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FDA/USDA ~~ Alerts & Safety May


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05/30/2015 09:50 AM EDT
Paleteria La Jalpita of Pasco, Washington is recalling ice cream bars and popsicles because it may contain undeclared milk and sulfite. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or sulfite run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

05/27/2015 05:12 PM EDT Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc., a Lakewood, Colo., based natural grocery chain, is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia nuts as the product 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.
05/26/2015 05:56 PM EDT  Jose Madrid Salsa of Zanesville, Ohio has issued a voluntary recall of Jose Madrid Salsa Original Mild Salsa packaged in 13oz jars, due to potentially improperly sealed jars. An unknown number of jar lids may have been convex instead of vacuum sealed.
05/26/2015 05:57 PM EDT House of Spices of Flushing, NY is recalling its 200 gm packages of “Laxmi Dry Apricot” food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
05/26/2015 05:56 PM EDT
Jose Madrid Salsa of Zanesville, Ohio has issued a voluntary recall of Jose Madrid Salsa Original Mild Salsa packaged in 13oz jars, due to potentially improperly sealed jars. An unknown number of jar lids may have been convex instead of vacuum sealed.
05/23/2015 08:20 PM EDT Falcon Trading Company, Inc./SunRidge Farms of Royal Oaks, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling the one bulk item mentioned below. This item was distributed to the East Coast on May 7, 2015.
05/23/2015 09:11 AM EDT  Falcon Trading Company, Inc./SunRidge Farms of Royal Oaks, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling the one bulk item mentioned below. The product may contain very small stainless steel wire, the kind and type used in the screening process during manufacturing.

 

Recall Summary Name of product: Nest Booster SeatOXO Nest Booster Seat

Hazard: if you bought one from September 2014 – present

Consumer Contact:

OXO at (800) 545-4411 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@oxo.com or online at www.oxo.com and click on Customer Service under the Contact Us tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to children

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/OXO-Recalls-Nest-Booster-Seats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Recalls+RSS#remedy

 

LQNN, Inc. Recalls Poultry, Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection and Misbranded With Unauthorized Use of the USDA Mark of Inspection

LQNN, Inc., a Garden Grove, Calif. firm is recalling approximately 213,192 pounds of chicken, beef and pork products that were produced without the benefit of inspection and misbranded because of the unauthorized use of a USDA mark of inspection. The products which were moved and sold in commerce, included the unapproved use of another facility’s mark of inspection, which has been identified as Establishment number 18995. LQNN, Inc., operating as Lee’s Sandwiches, has been processing products from federally-inspected establishments and re-packaging them without the benefit of inspection. Products produced without inspection present potential of increased human health risk.

05/19/2015 06:50 PM EDT  A&S FOOD TRADING INC at 4425B 1ST AVE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11232 is recalling HUA ZHI YING BRAND GOURD CANDY because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

NHTSA Statement on Takata Air Bag Inflators

“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received notification from BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota that they are conducting limited regional recalls to address a possible safety defect involving Takata brand air bag inflators.

“Today’s action is influenced by a NHTSA investigation into six reports of air bag inflator ruptures, all of which occurred in Florida and Puerto Rico.

“Based on the limited data available at this time, NHTSA supports efforts by automakers to address the immediate risk in areasthat have consistently hot, humid conditions over extended periods of time.

Consumers impacted by the recalls should have their vehicles serviced promptly once they receive notification from their vehicle manufacturer. NHTSA remains in close communication with the supplier and automakers to gather additional data and will take appropriate action based on our findings.”

05/18/2015 11:15 AM EDT ZYK Enterprises, Inc. a Duvall, WA establishment, is recalling 2,522 pounds of boneless veal trim and whole veal muscle cut products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
05/15/2015 08:48 PM EDT OC Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 2055 lbs. of Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation, 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.
05/15/2015 10:09 PM EDT Aurora Products, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of RAW MACADAMIA NUTS packaged under the Aurora brand label and various Store brand labels. Products are being recalled because they have the potential to contain Salmonella 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.

Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalls 3 oz. Institutional/Food Service … leads to layoffs of 1450 of listeria

Safety 2015-04-21 | http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls/ucm439533.htm

… Firm’s Press Release Third Recall Expansion. FDA Investigates Listeria monocytogenes in Ice Cream Products from Blue Bell Creameries. …

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FDA Investigates Listeria monocytogenes in Ice Cream … Food

2015-05-14 | http://www.fda.gov/food/recallsoutbreaksemergencies/outbreaks/ucm438104.htm

… contact with the potentially contaminated ice cream, it is … Blue Bell urges consumers who have purchased these items … pm CST or go to bluebell.com …

05/14/2015 07:15 PM EDT AA Poultry Processing, LLC, a Ridgeland, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,191 pounds of chicken and 21 pounds of turkey products, which may have been contaminated with trichloro-s-triazinetrione, which is not approved for use in poultry processing.
05/11/2015 12:44 PM EDT  Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems.
05/02/2015 02:14 AM EDT Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. of Richmond, BC, Canada is voluntarily recalling sliced apple and products containing sliced apples, from its Northeast Fresh Facility located in Brampton, ON, Canada 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.
05/02/2015 01:17 AM EDT
Bi-Lo Supermarket #5406, a Rossville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 11-22 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with pieces from a small plastic pop-up timer.
05/02/2015 01:17 AM EDT
Victory Kitchens, a Toronto, Ontario, Canada firm, is recalling approximately 4,672 pounds of chicken noodle soup products that contain chicken from a country that is not eligible to send product to the U.S.
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Through the Google lens: Search trends May 22-28


GOOGLePosted: 29 May 2015 03:19 PM PDT

From corruption charges rocking the football world to a 50-foot dinosaur, here’s a look at what everyone was searching this week:Deadly storms in Texas
Widespread flooding caused by heavy rains in Texas and Oklahoma has left many dead, missing or unaccounted for, along with seriously damaged property and abandoned vehicles. With more severe weather predicted this weekend, cities across Texas topped the places searching for “storms,” with “How long does it take for streets to clear a flood?” and “where is it flooded in Houston” among the top storm-related questions.

Soccer scandal
Football’s governing body was in the search spotlight this week after the arrest of several FIFA officials in a dawn raid at a hotel in Zurich, Switzerland. There were more than half a million “FIFA” searches on Tuesday alone, with a top related question being the basic “What is FIFA?” (perhaps for those that call it “soccer”). Just as fans of “The Beautiful Game” span the globe, so do searches related to this week’s alleged ugliness. Costa Rica and Uruguay—home to two of the indicted officials—are among the top 10 countries searching for #FIFAarrests.

Hold on to your butts … again
It’s a Jurassic World. We just live in it. Twenty-two years after the original “Jurassic Park” movie, the release of “Jurassic World” is set to wow audiences worldwide, and ticket pre-sales and general dino-excitement have caused a 100,000+ search spike, while the trailer has topped 60 million YouTube views. Search-wise, the U.S. and Australia are most excited about the blockbuster, which will pit star Chris Pratt against a 50-foot-tall dinosaur named Indominus Rex. We’ll have to wait until June for the showdown, but based on current search interest, our money’s on Pratt.

Tip of the week
This weekend is Manhattanhenge, the moment when the setting sun aligns precisely with Manhattan’s street grid. Whether you’re in New York or not, you can find out when the sun will dip below the horizon with a simple “Ok Google, when does the sun set?” You’ll get an answer tailored for your location.

Posted by Abbi Tatton, who searched, a little indignantly, this week for [why do babies say “dada” first?]

Black History

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Obama Launches DNC Campaign Tour At Illinois State Capitol

The Senate stands adjourned until the following dates and times to convene for pro forma session only with no business being conducted:

Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00pm (committee reporting day between 2:00 – 4:00pm); and

Thursday, May 28 at 8:30am.

When the Senate adjourns on May 28th it will stand adjourned until 4:00pm on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act. Roll call votes are possible after 6:00pm during Sunday’s session.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R.2048, USA Freedom Act, upon reconsideration; invoked: 77-17.

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.188, Craft Beer Week

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent:

Executive Calendar #95, Lt Gen David L Goldfein (Air Force)

Executive Calendar #125, Rear Adm Sandra Stosz (Coast Guard)

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Last Floor Action:
 10:03:14 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 1, 2015.

12:00:01 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:02 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:34 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.
12:17:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:38 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 1.
2:00:42 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Thomas More Garrett, OP, St. Pius V Catholic Church, Providence, Rhode Island.
2:01:51 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:53 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:13 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:00 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. today
3:00:20 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 1.
3:00:26 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:00:34 P.M. H.R. 404 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 404 — “To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.”
3:00:49 P.M. H.R. 404 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:51 P.M. H.R. 404 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 404.
3:05:27 P.M. H.R. 404 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:05:30 P.M. H.R. 404 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:33 P.M. H.R. 1168 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1168 — “To amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings, and for other purposes.”
3:05:48 P.M. H.R. 1168 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:05:51 P.M. H.R. 1168 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1168.
3:10:32 P.M. H.R. 1168 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:37 P.M. H.R. 1168 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:10:42 P.M. H.R. 533 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 533 — “To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes.”
3:10:57 P.M. H.R. 533 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:10:58 P.M. H.R. 533 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 533.
3:21:27 P.M. H.R. 533 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:30 P.M. H.R. 533 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:39 P.M. H.R. 979 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 979 — “To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as “Sky Point”.”
3:21:56 P.M. H.R. 979 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:21:58 P.M. H.R. 979 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 979.
3:35:56 P.M. H.R. 979 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:35:59 P.M. H.R. 979 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:36:36 P.M. H.R. 1335 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. H.R. 1335 — “To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.”
3:36:41 P.M. H.R. 1335 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1335 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
3:37:02 P.M. H.R. 1335 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 274 and Rule XVIII.
3:37:03 P.M. H.R. 1335 The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:37:35 P.M. H.R. 1335 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1335.
3:46:30 P.M. The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
3:46:45 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 246 and S. 184.
3:46:56 P.M. The Committee resumed its sitting.
4:40:21 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Dingell, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-128 to eliminate the requirement to fast-track analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act.
4:40:35 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 1.
4:50:28 P.M. H.R. 1335 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dingell demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:51:11 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-128 to use of Asset Forfeiture Fund for Fishery Independent Data Collection to include fishery research and independent stock assessments, conservation gear engineering, at-sea and shoreside monitoring, fishery impact statements, and other priorities established by the Council as necessary to rebuild or maintain sustainable fisheries, ensure healthy ecosystems, and maintain fishing communities.
4:51:13 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 3.
4:57:40 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:49 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-128 to allow the National Ocean Council, operating under Executive Order 13547, to develop a process for decommissioning oil and gas rigs that eliminates harm to the red snapper stock and improves habitat.
4:57:51 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 4.
5:06:29 P.M. H.R. 1335 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:07:33 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-128 to provide for additional information for stock assessments, the use of students to collect marine recreational fishing data and clarifies information for Council reviews.
5:07:35 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 5.
5:12:46 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:14 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-128 to confer management of snapper fisheries to Gulf of Mexico states similar to the management of Atlantic Striped Bass to Atlantic states. Seeks to improve the science of snapper fisheries monitoring.
5:13:17 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 6.
5:21:23 P.M. H.R. 1335 By unanimous consent, the Graves (LA) amendment was withdrawn.
5:21:45 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, offered by Mr. Wittman, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-128 to give NOAA the authority to use alternative fishery management measures.
5:21:48 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wittman amendment No. 7.
5:28:11 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Wittman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:51 P.M. H.R. 1335 An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Huffman, A substitute amendment No. 8 printed in House Report 114-128 to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and improves fisheries management and data collection.
5:29:59 P.M. H.R. 1335 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 274, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Huffman substitute amendment No. 8.
5:46:53 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by voice vote.
5:47:09 P.M. H.R. 1335 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the Committee rise.
5:47:31 P.M. H.R. 1335 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:47:41 P.M. H.R. 1335 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1335 as unfinished business.
5:48:35 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:49:01 P.M. H.R. 336 Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 336 — “To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of the United States, to convey certain Federal property located in the State of Alaska to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.”
5:49:05 P.M. H.R. 336 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:49:09 P.M. H.R. 336 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 336.
5:51:34 P.M. H.R. 336 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:51:36 P.M. H.R. 336 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:04 P.M. H.R. 944 Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 944 — “To reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.”
5:52:22 P.M. H.R. 944 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:25 P.M. H.R. 944 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 944.
6:00:51 P.M. H.R. 944 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:00:53 P.M. H.R. 944 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:05 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:47 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 1.
6:30:48 P.M. H.R. 1335 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1335 — “To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.”
6:31:00 P.M. H.R. 1335 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:31:05 P.M. H.R. 1335 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – 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.
7:03:58 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 155 – 223 (Roll no. 264).
7:05:06 P.M. H.R. 1335 SPEAKING OUT OF ORDER – The Chair recognized Rep. Wittman to speak out of order for one minute.
7:13:58 P.M. H.R. 1335 On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 149 – 227 (Roll no. 265).
7:14:05 P.M. H.R. 1335 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1335.
7:15:25 P.M. H.R. 1335 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:16:55 P.M. H.R. 1335 Mr. Peters moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
7:17:19 P.M. H.R. 1335 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to protect fishing communities in the aftermath of an oil or hazardous materials spill by requiring: (1) the relevant Regional Fishery Management Council fully assess the impacts of the spill to stocks of fish, fishing communities, and the marine environment; (2) the polluter pay for any cleanup or removal of pollution impacting fishery; (3) the polluter pay for testing of fish and water quality, in order to protect consumers and fishermen.
7:25:00 P.M. H.R. 1335 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:32:17 P.M. H.R. 1335 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 155 – 223 (Roll no. 266).
7:42:25 P.M. H.R. 1335 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 – 152 (Roll no. 267).
7:42:26 P.M. H.R. 1335 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:42:27 P.M. H.R. 1335 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1335.
7:43:15 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 287.
7:44:04 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:44:04 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 48 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.”
7:44:21 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:44:22 P.M. H. Con. Res. 48 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:45:23 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:46:08 P.M. S. 802 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 802 — “To authorize the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls in developing countries, and for other purposes.”
7:46:24 P.M. S. 802 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:46:26 P.M. S. 802 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 802.
7:58:23 P.M. S. 802 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:58:25 P.M. S. 802 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:58:38 P.M. H.R. 1493 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1493 — “To protect and preserve international cultural property at risk due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters, and for other purposes.”
7:58:53 P.M. H.R. 1493 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:58:55 P.M. H.R. 1493 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1493.
8:13:34 P.M. H.R. 1493 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:13:37 P.M. H.R. 1493 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:13:49 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:19:02 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:35:02 P.M. Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:35:06 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:35:08 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2015.

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