Daily Archives: 05/02/2016

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“I have lost my life as I knew it”


Petitioning Francis Collins

Increase Funding So We Can Find a Cure
Petition by Mary Gelpi
Covington, Louisiana
27,715
Supporters
I am only 31, and yet, everyday things like taking a bath exhaust me. This is because I am one of millions of people worldwide who suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), a complex, multisystemic illness that causes pain and disabling symptoms, specifically severe weakness and crippling fatigue. Before I became sick, I was able to travel in college, fall in love, enjoy SEC football and graduate. Now, just a trip to the grocery store can land me in bed for days. I take 25 pills a day just to manage the pain and symptoms of the illness. I have lost my life as I knew it. Those of us in the ME/CFS community are used to not being taken seriously. There are no FDA approved treatments or cures for the disease on the horizon, which is the result of a lack of funding for research. In the 2016 federal budget, only $5.4 million was allocated to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to research the disease. More than double that amount was spent on male-pattern baldness. We can do better. Please stand with me and the millions suffering with ME/CFS in demanding that the NIH increase the allocated funding for the research of this disease. In the last year, the NIH has announced that they planned to dramatically increase funding for ME/CFS. Annually in the past, they have given around $5 million in research grants–far from enough. This is a positive step, but we’ve been promised things before and let down time and again. I am respectfully asking the NIH to officially fulfill the promises they have made regarding ME/CFS, and to drastically up the funding allocated for research so we can finally find a cure, and at least possible treatment options in the meantime. For now, so many sick people have no where to turn to manage their illness. Many doctors are ill-informed, and often patients have to become their own doctors. I started this petition because people suffering from ME/CFS just want our lives back, and that will only happen with an effective treatment and eventual cure. With your signature, we can hold the NIH and congress accountable for taking our illness seriously and honoring our request to increase the NIH research budget to $100 million for ME/CFS funding.  #WeCanDoBetter Let’s do it now.
Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS May ~~ the House


May 2, 5, and Monday, May 9, 2016

12daysofCongress

The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:

Monday, May 2 at 2:00pm;

Thursday, May 5 at 11:30am.

When the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 5, it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment #3801 to H.R.2028.

 

The filing deadline for 1st degree amendments to the substitute will be 3:30pm on Monday, May 9. The filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments will be 1 hour prior to the cloture vote, if cloture is invoked.

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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 3, 2016.

 

~ FDA/USDA ~~ Alerts & Safety, ~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Public Health Emergency


HHS helping lift key hurdle in the efforts to develop better Zika diagnostics

Diagnostic companies have identified a serious barrier to the development of Zika diagnostics: they don’t have access to blood samples positive for Zika virus antibodies, which are needed to validate whether serological tests are performing as expected. BARDA is supporting the collection of the specimens needed to validate the those tests. Learn More >>

 Blood vial with Zika on the label

HHS awards $5 million to Puerto Rico health centers to fight the spread of Zika virus

HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced $5 million in funding to 20 health centers in Puerto Rico to further combat the Zika virus disease. Health centers will use this funding to expand voluntary family planning services, including contraceptive services, outreach and education, and to hire more staff.  Learn More >>

 Map of Puerto Rico

US Zika Pregnancy Registry:  What Parents Need to Know

CDC has developed the US Zika Pregnancy Registry so that we can learn more about the effects of Zika during pregnancy.  CDC, health departments, doctors and healthcare providers will use the information from this registry to help pregnant women, children and families affected by Zika.  The information from the registry will help CDC and state health departments develop a clearer picture of how Zika affects pregnant women and their babies.  Learn More >>

 Pregnant woman with doctor

Be Counted!  Be A Part of America’s PrepareAthon!

On Saturday, April 30, join communities across the country, take action to prepare for emergencies and register your PrepareAthon! events online.  Is your family, school, church or community finding ways to help keep people safe and healthy during disasters?  Are you taking steps to prepare? Tell us about it!  Your participation showcases how people all across the country are taking action to prepare.  Learn More >>

 Hands raised

Preparedness Skill Check: Stay Safe Around Floodwaters

Today’s forecast says that more rain is coming to already flooded areas of the south. So what do you do to stay safe in flooded areas? How can you keep your kids and pets from getting hurt or sick? Start with the basics:  Avoid floodwaters when possible and never drive through flooded areas.  Make sure that your kids and pets don’t touch flood waters. Wear protective clothing, like heavy boots, rubber gloves, and goggles, when you clean up.  Check out these resources and learn to stay safe and healthy.  Learn More >>

 Person in boots walking in floodwater
Black History

the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 4/26-29 ~~ the House


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April 26, 2016

Rubio objects to Jacobson nomination

Cloture filed on MTP to H.R.2577, THUD Appropriations

Roll Call Vote on Merkley SA #3812 (wind energy)

Roll Call Vote on Reid-Heller SA #3805 (water management)

McConnell, Cornyn object to vote on judicial nominations

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Wrap up for April 27, 2016

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture on amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; not invoked: 50-46.

 

Legislative Business

Adopted S.Res.368 – supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and the end of the country’s enduring internal armed conflict and recognizing United States support for Colombia at the 15th anniversary of Plan Colombia.

 

Adopted S.Res.383 – recognizing the importance of the U.S.-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation, with Perdue amendments.

 

Adopted S.Res.444 – honoring the life and achievements of Prince.

 

Adopted S.Res.445 – recognizing the 100th anniversary of Coast Guard aviation and the contribution of Coast Guard aviators to naval aviation and the safety and security of the United States.

 

Adopted S.Res.446 –

Cloture filed on MTP to H.R.2577, THUD Appropriations

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Wrap up for April 28, 2016

Roll Call Votes

  1. Motion to invoke cloture, upon reconsideration, on amendment #3801 (substitute) to H.R.2028, Energy and Water Appropriations; not invoked: 52-43.

 

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #123, S.1635 –  State Department Authorization, with Corker amendment.

 

Passed by voice vote Calendar #189, S.1875 – Afghanistan Accountability Act, with Menendez substitute amendment.

 

Passed Calendar #438, H.R.2908  – National Bison Legacy Act.

 

Passed Calendar #445, S.2845 – to extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, with committee-reported amendment.

 

Adopted S.Res.435, designating May 21, 2016, as “Kids to Parks Day”.

 

Adopted S.Res.448: recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States to building and enhancing the civic, cultural and economic well-being of the United States.

 

Adopted S.Res.449, congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 17th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 7, 2016.

 

Adopted S.Res.450: honoring May 1 through May 7, 2016, as “National Small Business Week” and celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

 

Adopted S.Res.451, supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

 

Adopted S.Res.452, recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

 

Adopted S.Res.453, designating April 30, 2016, as “Dia de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans”.

 

Adopted S.Res.454: recognizing the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response program on its 30th anniversary.

 

Adopted S.Res.455, recognizing  the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of April 26, 2016

12:00:45 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:02:15 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:02:35 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.
12:07:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:59 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 26.
2:01:03 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:45 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:03:53 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:15 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:09 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 26, 2016 at 9:20 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1579.
2:07:54 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.
3:00:28 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 26.
3:01:33 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:03:43 P.M. H.R. 4096 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4096 — “To amend the Volcker Rule to permit certain investment advisers to share a similar name with a private equity fund, subject to certain restrictions, and for other purposes.”
3:03:57 P.M. H.R. 4096 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:03:59 P.M. H.R. 4096 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4096.
3:09:00 P.M. H.R. 4096 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:09:23 P.M. H.R. 5019 Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5019 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a safe harbor related to certain investment fund research reports, and for other purposes.”
3:09:55 P.M. H.R. 5019 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:58 P.M. H.R. 5019 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5019.
3:21:17 P.M. H.R. 5019 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:22:08 P.M. H.R. 2901 Mr. Ross moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2901 — “To amend the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to require that certain buildings and personal property be covered by flood insurance, and for other purposes.”
3:22:29 P.M. H.R. 2901 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:36 P.M. H.R. 2901 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2901.
3:33:29 P.M. H.R. 2901 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:34:15 P.M. H.R. 223 Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 223 — “To authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.”
3:34:26 P.M. H.R. 223 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:34:27 P.M. H.R. 223 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 223.
3:54:01 P.M. H.R. 223 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:03 P.M. H.R. 223 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:54:18 P.M. S. 1523 Mr. Gibbs moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1523 — “To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.”
3:54:30 P.M. S. 1523 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:54:31 P.M. S. 1523 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1523.
4:04:37 P.M. S. 1523 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:38 P.M. S. 1523 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:05:08 P.M. H.R. 1684 Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1684 — “To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to impose penalties and provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units, and for other purposes.”
4:05:25 P.M. H.R. 1684 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:05:27 P.M. H.R. 1684 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1684.
4:18:05 P.M. H.R. 1684 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:07 P.M. H.R. 1684 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:05 P.M. H.R. 4820 Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4820 — “To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the testimonials of former or estranged violent extremists or their associates in order to counter terrorist recruitment, and for other purposes.”
4:19:08 P.M. H.R. 4820 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:10 P.M. H.R. 4820 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4820.
4:59:02 P.M. H.R. 4820 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:00:00 P.M. H.R. 4698 Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4698 — “To enhance aviation by requiring airport security assessments and a security coordination enhancement plan, and for other purposes.”
5:00:03 P.M. H.R. 4698 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:07 P.M. H.R. 4698 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4698.
5:12:27 P.M. H.R. 4698 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:32 P.M. H.R. 4698 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:00 P.M. H.R. 3583 Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3583 — “To reform and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Emergency Communications, and the Office of Health Affairs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
5:13:07 P.M. H.R. 3583 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:09 P.M. H.R. 3583 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3583.
5:29:25 P.M. H.R. 3583 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:27 P.M. H.R. 3583 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:00 P.M. H.R. 2908 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2908 — “To adopt the bison as the national mammal of the United States.”
5:30:10 P.M. H.R. 2908 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:13 P.M. H.R. 2908 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2908.
5:37:41 P.M. H.R. 2908 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:43 P.M. H.R. 2908 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:00 P.M. H.R. 2615 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2615 — “To establish the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission.”
5:38:05 P.M. H.R. 2615 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:38:07 P.M. H.R. 2615 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
5:49:01 P.M. H.R. 2615 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:49:04 P.M. H.R. 2615 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:17 P.M. H.R. 4359 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4359 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that Federal employees may not be placed on administrative leave for more than 14 days during any year for misconduct or poor performance, and for other purposes.”
5:49:30 P.M. H.R. 4359 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:49:32 P.M. H.R. 4359 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4359.
5:59:49 P.M. H.R. 4359 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:59:51 P.M. H.R. 4359 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:00:00 P.M. H.R. 4360 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4360 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Federal employee who leaves Government service while under personnel investigation shall have a notation of any adverse findings under such investigation placed in such employee’s official personnel file, and for other purposes.”
6:00:10 P.M. H.R. 4360 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:16 P.M. H.R. 4360 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4360.
6:08:02 P.M. H.R. 4360 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:08:04 P.M. H.R. 4360 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:08:51 P.M. H.R. 1493 Mr. Royce moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
6:08:59 P.M. H.R. 1493 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1493.
6:21:05 P.M. H.R. 1493 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
6:21:10 P.M. H.R. 1493 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:30:41 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 26.
6:30:52 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 701.
6:31:15 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:46 P.M. H.R. 4820 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4820 — “To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the testimonials of former or estranged violent extremists or their associates in order to counter terrorist recruitment, and for other purposes.”
6:53:34 P.M. H.R. 4820 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 – 79 (Roll no. 164).
6:53:35 P.M. H.R. 4820 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:38 P.M. H.R. 4820 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:55:44 P.M. RECOGNITION OUT OF ORDER – The Chair recognized Mr. Duncan to address the House regarding Wounded Warriors programs.
6:57:46 P.M. H.R. 4096 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4096 — “To amend the Volcker Rule to permit certain investment advisers to share a similar name with a private equity fund, subject to certain restrictions, and for other purposes.”
7:05:10 P.M. H.R. 4096 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 3 (Roll no. 165).
7:05:11 P.M. H.R. 4096 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:15 P.M. Mr. Aderholt filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5054.
7:06:39 P.M. Mr. Simpson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5055.
7:07:25 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:23:26 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:24:09 P.M. Mr. Davis, Rodney moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:24:24 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:24:25 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 27, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of April 27, 2016

10:00:47 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:52 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins 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.
10:51:58 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:51 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 27.
12:01:56 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Wade Stevenson, Gideon Missionary Baptist Church, Waukegan, Illinois
12:03:33 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:46 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:05:27 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.
12:27:44 P.M. H. Res. 701 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 701 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
12:27:53 P.M. H. Res. 701 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 701.
1:20:59 P.M. H. Res. 701 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 701, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:21:41 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:22:19 P.M. H.R. 4923 Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4923 — “To establish a process for the submission and consideration of petitions for temporary duty suspensions and reductions, and for other purposes.”
1:22:20 P.M. H.R. 4923 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:22:22 P.M. H.R. 4923 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4923.
1:47:51 P.M. H.R. 4923 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:49:06 P.M. H.R. 4240 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4240 — “To require an independent review of the operation and administration of the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and subsets of the TSDB, and for other purposes.”
1:49:07 P.M. H.R. 4240 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:49:09 P.M. H.R. 4240 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4240.
2:06:21 P.M. H.R. 4240 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:06:23 P.M. H.R. 4240 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:41 P.M. H.R. 699 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 699 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs, and for other purposes.”
2:06:55 P.M. H.R. 699 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:06:59 P.M. H.R. 699 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 699.
2:46:18 P.M. H.R. 699 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:47:37 P.M. S. 1890 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1890 — “To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes.”
2:47:53 P.M. S. 1890 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:47:57 P.M. S. 1890 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1890.
3:09:35 P.M. S. 1890 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:09:46 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules and on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 701, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:10:11 P.M. H.R. 4923 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4923 — “To establish a process for the submission and consideration of petitions for temporary duty suspensions and reductions, and for other purposes.”
3:33:01 P.M. H.R. 4923 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 2 (Roll no. 166).
3:33:02 P.M. H.R. 4923 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:33:15 P.M. H.R. 699 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 699 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs, and for other purposes.”
3:39:01 P.M. H.R. 699 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 0 (Roll no. 167).
3:39:02 P.M. H.R. 699 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:10 P.M. H. Res. 701 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 701 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
3:46:59 P.M. H. Res. 701 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 168).
3:53:33 P.M. H. Res. 701 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 177 (Roll no. 169).
3:53:35 P.M. H. Res. 701 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:54 P.M. H.R. 4498 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 701. H.R. 4498 — “To clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.”
3:53:59 P.M. H.R. 4498 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4498 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. A specified amendment is in order.
3:54:57 P.M. H.R. 4498 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4498.
4:51:00 P.M. H.R. 4498 An amendment, offered by Ms. Waters, Maxine, printed in House Report 114-530 to limit the types of fees “demo day” sponsors can collect, limits attendance at “demo days” to only individuals with financial sophistication, and requires an issuer to be a real business.
4:51:03 P.M. H.R. 4498 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 701, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.
4:59:51 P.M. H.R. 4498 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) pursuant to the rule.
5:22:23 P.M. H.R. 4498 On agreeing to the Waters, Maxine amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 139 – 272 (Roll no. 170).
5:28:55 P.M. H.R. 4498 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 325 – 89 (Roll no. 171).
5:28:57 P.M. H.R. 4498 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1890, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:30:01 P.M. S. 1890 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1890 — “To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes.”
5:35:46 P.M. S. 1890 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 2 (Roll no. 172).
5:35:47 P.M. S. 1890 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:27 P.M. Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 706.
5:37:30 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:42:32 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:16:13 P.M. Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:16:21 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:16:22 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of April 28, 2016

10:00:49 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:59 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:02:23 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.
10:28:55 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:59 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 28.
12:01:10 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:03:23 P.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Peters 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. Peters objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
12:03:55 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of NY to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:25 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.
12:31:35 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 28, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. stating that that body had made an appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
12:31:49 P.M. H. Res. 706 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 706 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term “Fiduciary”; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.”
12:34:13 P.M. H. Res. 706 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 706.
1:25:41 P.M. H. Res. 706 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 182 (Roll no. 173).
1:32:26 P.M. H. Res. 706 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 174).
1:32:28 P.M. H. Res. 706 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:32:31 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5019, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:32:55 P.M. H.R. 5019 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5019 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a safe harbor related to certain investment fund research reports, and for other purposes.”
1:39:22 P.M. H.R. 5019 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 6 (Roll no. 175).
1:39:23 P.M. H.R. 5019 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:40:36 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 706. H.J. Res. 88 — “Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term “Fiduciary”.”
1:40:41 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4901 and H.J. Res. 88.
1:41:31 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
2:51:47 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:51:48 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.J. Res. 88 until later in the legislative day.
2:51:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
3:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 28.
3:01:00 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.J. Res. 88, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:25:48 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 176).
3:25:50 P.M. H.J. Res. 88 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:26:02 P.M. H.R. 2901 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2901 — “To amend the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 to require that certain buildings and personal property be covered by flood insurance, and for other purposes.”
3:33:22 P.M. H.R. 2901 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 0 (Roll no. 177).
3:33:23 P.M. H.R. 2901 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:33:43 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
3:37:33 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
3:49:25 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:53:44 P.M. Mr. Rush moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:53:58 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:59 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 29, 2016.

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of April 29, 2016

9:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:00 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:03:22 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:03:25 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Trott to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:41 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.
9:17:51 A.M. H.R. 4901 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 706. H.R. 4901 — “To reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes.”
9:17:56 A.M. H.R. 4901 Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4901 and H.J. Res. 88.
9:17:59 A.M. H.R. 4901 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4901.
10:23:08 A.M. H.R. 4901 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:23:22 A.M. H.R. 4901 Mr. Lieu, Ted moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
10:24:00 A.M. H.R. 4901 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lieu motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit participating schools from discriminating against voucher students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
10:26:37 A.M. H.R. 4901 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:47:02 A.M. H.R. 4901 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 167 – 228 (Roll no. 178).
10:53:29 A.M. H.R. 4901 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 224 – 181 (Roll no. 179).
10:53:32 A.M. H.R. 4901 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:55:52 A.M. Mr. Westerman asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 29, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Agreed to without objection.
10:56:36 A.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the tragic injuries and loss of life of students in Georgia.
10:57:00 A.M. AVAILABILITY OF INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION – Mr. Nunes notified the House that the bill H.R. 5077 (Intelligence Authorization ) is available for review by Members at the offices of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Room HVC-304, Capitol Visitors Center.
11:00:16 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:26:56 A.M. United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as amended, and the order of the House of Jan. 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. Daniel M. Slane, Ohio.
11:28:07 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:04:26 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2908, S. 1875, S. 2845, and S. 1635.
12:11:24 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further Special Order speeches.
1:26:57 P.M. The House received a communication from The Honorable Steve Israel. Mr. Israel notified the House of his resignation from the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy.
1:27:02 P.M. Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:27:12 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:27:13 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 3, 2016.