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Schedule for Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00am on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.1314, the legislative vehicle for the Trade bill. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote on Hatch amendment #1221 (Trade substitute) to H.R.1314.

At 10:00am, there will be a cloture vote on the Hatch substitute amendment #1221. If cloture is not invoked, there would be a second vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the underlying bill, H.R.1314. If cloture is invoked on the substitute, there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate prior to a vote on the substitute.

Before we leave for the Memorial Day weekend, the Senate is expected consider legislation related to FISA/USA Freedom Act and the Highway extension.

The following amendments are pending to H.R.1314, Trade:

Hatch SA #1221 (substitute)
Flake SA #1243 (strike TAA)
Inhofe SA #1312, as modified (AGOA)
McCain SA #1226 (catfish)
Portman-Stabenow SA #1299 (currency manipulation)
Brown SA #1251 (docking)
Shaheen SA #1227 (small business)
Warren SA #1327 (investor state dispute)
Hatch #1411 to #1299, as modified (currency)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on Hatch amendment #1221(substitute); invoked: 62-38.
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #25, Jill Parish, of Utah, to be U.S. District Judge for the Utah; confirmed: 100-0.
Confirmation of Executive Calendar #26, Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr. Of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; confirmed: 100-0.

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.2353, Highway.

Passed H.R.1690 – Joseph F. Weis, Jr. United States Courthouse (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania)

Passed Calendar #64, S.261 – William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Passed Calendar #65, S.612 – George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Laredo, Texas)

Passed Calendar #81, S.501 – Navajo Water Rights

Adopted S.Res.168 – National Foster Care Month

Adopted S.Res.109 – acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific led to World War II.

Adopted the following resolutions, en bloc:

S.Res.185 – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

S.Res.186 – Public Works Week

S.Res.187 – Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

Executive Calendar #74, Patricia Cahill, of Missouri, to be Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Executive Calendar#107, Mark Scarano, of New Hampshire, to be Federal Chairperson of the Northern Border Regional Commission

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by unanimous consent:

NAVY

#115 To be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) John D. Alexander

Rear Adm. (lh) Ronald A. Boxall

Rear Adm. (lh) Robert P. Burke

Rear Adm. (lh) Matthew J. Carter

Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher W. Grady

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael E. Jabaley, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Colin J. Kilrain

Rear Adm. (lh) Andrew L. Lewis

Rear Adm. (lh) DeWolfe H. Miller

Rear Adm. (lh) John P. Neagley

Rear Adm. (lh) Patrick A. Piercey

Rear Adm. (lh) Charles A. Richard

Rear Adm. (lh) Hugh D. Wetherald

Rear Adm. (lh) Ricky L. Williamson

#116 To be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

Capt. Eugene H. Black, III

Capt. Dell D. Bull

Capt. William D. Byrne, Jr.

Capt. Edward B. Cashman

Capt. Moises Deltoro, III

Capt. Stephen C. Evans

Capt. Gregory J. Fenton

Capt. John V. Fuller

Capt. Michael P. Holland

Capt. Hugh W. Howard, III

Capt. Jeffrey W. Hughes

Capt. Thomas E. Ishee

Capt. Stephen T. Koehler

Capt. Yancy B. Lindsey

Capt. Francis D. Morley

Capt. Cathal S. O’Connor

Capt. Jeffrey E. Trussler

Capt. William W. Wheeler, III

AIR FORCE

#117 Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren – to be Lieutenant General

MARINE CORP

#118 Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana – to be Lieutenant General

ARMY

#119 Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers – to be Major General

NAVY

#120 Rear Adm. John N. Christenson – to be Vice Admiral

#121 Capt. Shoshana S. Chatfield – to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

#122 Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, III – to be Vice Admiral

All nominations placed on the Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.

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Last Floor Action:
3:05:18 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
11:48:50 A.M. -H.R. 2262
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Edwards Part A amendment No. 7.

10:00:10 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:46 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dold to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:46 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 21, 2015 at 9:39 a.m.: That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 47, without amendment.
10:03:10 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
10:17:32 A.M.	H.R. 2262	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 273. H.R. 2262 — “To facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and for other purposes.”
10:17:37 A.M.	H.R. 2262	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2262 and H.R. 880. In addition, the resolution provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.
10:18:09 A.M.	H.R. 2262	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 273 and Rule XVIII.
10:18:11 A.M.	H.R. 2262	The Speaker designated the Honorable Garret Graves to act as Chairman of the Committee.
10:18:23 A.M.	H.R. 2262	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2262.
11:24:43 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (TX), numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to make technical corrections and requires a GAO report on state and municipal spaceports in the existing indemnification regime.
11:26:00 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) Part A amendment No. 1.
11:28:03 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:37 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to broaden the coverage of experimental permits to include suborbital launch vehicles to allow for non-revenue testing.
11:29:12 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva Part A amendment No. 2.
11:31:20 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:31:39 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rohrabacher, An amenmdment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to create an independent study regarding indemnification for spaceflight participants including options, unintended consequences, and potential costs.
11:32:32 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher Part A amendment No. 3.
11:35:56 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Rohrabacher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:36:35 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to ensure the Orbital Traffic Management study includes input from nonprofit organizations that conduct research in space traffic and orbital activities.
11:37:10 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) Part A amendment No. 4.
11:39:14 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:39:44 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to facilitate outreach to minority- and women-owned businesses on business opportunities in the commercial space industry.
11:40:34 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 5.
11:43:48 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:44:06 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to facilitates the participation of HBCU, Hispanic Serving Institutions; National Indian institutions, in fellowships, work-study and employment opportunities in the emerging commercial space industry.
11:45:08 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part A amendment No. 6.
11:47:46 A.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:48:16 A.M.	H.R. 2262	An amendment, offered by Ms. Edwards, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 114-127 to substitute the text of S. 1297.
11:48:50 A.M.	H.R. 2262	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 273, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Edwards Part A amendment No. 7.

12:34:24 P.M.	H.R. 2262	On agreeing to the Edwards amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 236 (Roll no. 261).
12:34:41 P.M.	H.R. 2262	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2262.
12:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 2262	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:44:32 P.M.	H.R. 2262	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 – 133 (Roll no. 262).
12:44:33 P.M.	H.R. 2262	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:44:36 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 274 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (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.”
12:53:04 P.M.	H. Res. 274	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 174 (Roll no. 263).
12:53:05 P.M.	H. Res. 274	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:54:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman. Pursuant to section 3307 and 3315(b) of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider 2 building project survey resolutions and 1 resolution that amends a resolution approved by the Committee on Feb. 12, 2015, and which was included in the General Services Administration’s FY 2015 Capital Investment Leasing programs. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastucture on May 20, 2015 are enclosed. Referred to Appropriations.
12:55:35 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:25:23 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:25:40 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2496 — “To extend the authorization for the replacement of the existing Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, to make certain improvements in the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, and for other purposes.”
1:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 2496	On passage Passed without objection.
1:27:44 P.M.	H.R. 2496	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:28:02 P.M.		HOUR OF MEETING – Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 22. Agreed to without objection.
1:28:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
3:00:00 P.M.		Mr. Mooney (WV) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on May 22. Agreed to without objection.
3:00:40 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
3:05:02 P.M.		Mr. Beyer moved that the House do now adjourn.
3:05:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
3:05:18 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on May 22, 2015.