FDA/USDA ~May health & safety alerts 2017 KrogerMacadamiaNuts,Ava’sOrganicRoastedSaltedCashews


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Water Lilies Food Inc., Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Water Lilies Food Inc., a Astoria, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,335 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

06/08/2017 02:23 PM EDT
Happy Sprout Inc. of Springfield, VA is voluntarily recalling all packages of soybean 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women
06/06/2017 03:49 PM EDT CORRECTION
Please find more information about the Outbreak of Hepatitis A Illnesses Linked to Raw Tuna here: https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm561199.htm
06/06/2017 03:49 PM EDT
Please find more information about the Outbreak of Hepatitis A Illnesses Linked to Raw Scallops here: https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm561199.htm
06/06/2017 05:47 PM Star Snacks Co. of Jersey City, NJ is voluntarily recalling two lots of Southern Grove Cashew Halves and Pieces with Sea Salt due to the potential presence of glass pieces.

 

06/05/2017 04:00 PM EDT
Global Garlic Inc., 11501 NW 107th ST, Miami, FL, is recalling its 16oz packages of “Queso Fresco/ Whole Milk” and (“Queso Fresco x LB(Barra)/Whole Milk Cheese” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, and 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirth among pregnant women.

 

Creation Gardens Inc. Recalls Ground Beef and Beef Primal Cut Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination Creation Gardens, Inc., a Louisville, Ky., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,832 pounds of raw ground beef and beef primal cut products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 056-2017, Cauldron Soups, LLC Recalls Beef Broth Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

(May 26, 2017).Naturally Wholesome Products LLC Wholesome Country Creamery LLC Voluntary recall of Half & Half in plastic gallon and pint bottles, due to the presence of Alkaline Phosphatase in samples 06/05/2017 12:35 PM EDT Naturally Wholesome Products LLC is voluntarily recalling gallon and pint containers of Half & Half labeled under the brand name Wholesome Country Creamery due to the presence of Alkaline Phosphatase found in samples during routine testing. Naturally Wholesome Products LLC has received no reports of illnesses related to the affected product and is removing the product from the market out of the abundance of cautio

 

 

P&S Bakery, Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Product due to Possible Foreign Matter ContaminationP&S Bakery, Inc., a Poland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 2,959 pounds of pepperoni product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear meat casing utilized in food production.

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. Announces a Voluntary Recall on Select Golden Temple®, Swad®, and Maya® Flour Products in the U.S. Due to Possible E. Coli 0121 Contamination 05/31/2017 11:45 AM EDT In collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. today announced a voluntary recall on specific production codes of Golden Temple®, Swad®, and Maya® flour products in the U.S. due to possible E. coli O121 contamination.

05/26/2017 11:03 AM EDT
AstraZeneca today announced that the Company is notifying physicians and consumers that it is voluntarily recalling one lot of professional (physician) sample bottles containing eight tablets of BRILINTA (ticagrelor) 90mg tablets as a precautionary measure. This voluntary recall follows a report that a professional sample bottle containing eight tablets of BRILINTA 90mg also contained another medicine called ZURAMPIC (lesinurad) 200 mg tablets which is also manufactured by AstraZeneca

 

05/29/2017 10:22 AM EDT
Baltimore, Maryland, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled lot L600518, Exp 05/18 of Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1 mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous fumarate 75 mg) Tablets at the consumer level. A confirmed market complaint indicated a packaging error, where the blister was rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation and making the lot number and expiration date no longer visible. The first four days of therapy would have had four non-hormonal placebo tablets as opposed to the active tablets.

 

05/30/2017 10:01 AM EDT
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the recall of its Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. A supplier reported the product may 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.

Another day, another scary food recall. According to the Food and Drug Administration, cashews and macadamia nuts are being recalled and pulled from store shelves due to possible listeria contamination. The Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts being recalled come in a 12-ounce, clear package with an expiration date of May 2, 2018 and were sold at Kroger, Bakers, Gerbes, and Dillons stores in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. The UPC number is 11110-02478.

Although there have been no reported illnesses from the macadamia nuts thus far, Kroger has removed the containers from shelves and has warned customers to check the labels of their nut containers. If you’ve recently purchased macadamia nuts from any of the above grocery stores, the FDA warns customers should NOT eat the nuts and return the package to stores for a full refund.

In addition to the macadamias, Ava’s Brand 8 oz. Organic Roasted Salted Cashews have also been voluntarily recalled due to possible listeria contamination. While the packages tested negative for listeria bacteria, Hampton Farms, the company that owns Ava’s, has decided to pull the items out of caution. Less than 225 units have been possibly contaminated, but distributors of the product have been notified to remove from stores. The packages have the UPC number 8-10111-01035-1, and the best by date of April 28, 2018 and Lot 11817-L2.

  “We deeply regret this situation and have employed our established recall plan to immediately remove the product from distribution,” Dallas Barnes, president of Hampton Farms, said in a statement. “Nothing is more important than providing safe and wholesome, quality products.”

Check your packages to see if any of your nut purchases are included in this recall

 

Readfield Meats, Inc. Recalls Beef Trimming Products Due to Possible Adulteration Readfield Meats, Inc., doing business as Ruffino Meats & Food Service, a Bryan, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 45,985 pounds of beef trimming products due to possible adulteration.

Cauldron Soups, LLC Recalls Beef Broth Products Produced Without Benefit of InspectionCauldron Soups, LLC, doing business as Cauldron Broths, a Bellingham, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,163 pounds of beef broth products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

05/25/2017 09:00 PM EDT

Caverflo.com is voluntarily recalling all lots of Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee, 25 grams to the consumer level. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Sildenafil and Tadalafil which are the active ingredients in two FDA-approved prescription drugs used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Caverflo.com has received a report of an individual death after use of the coffee. Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee may also contain undeclared milk.

05/26/2017 09:38 AM EDT

Hampton Farms is voluntarily recalling Ava’s brand Organic Cashews Roasted & Salted 8 oz. tubs distributed in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. We have been notified by our cashew supplier that the cashews used have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to public health authorities to date.

05/25/2017 11:50 AM EDT

Golden Gourmet, an Americus, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,248 pounds of frozen entree products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes

05/24/2017 03:12 PM EDT

TUMWATER – Based on recent events involving the water supply in Airway Heights, Wash., and out of an abundance of caution, the Washington Department of Corrections has issued a voluntary recall of the food manufactured by the Airway Heights Corrections Center’s Correctional Industries’ food production facility.

05/24/2017 02:02 PM EDT

MusclMasster, LLC of Wheat Ridge, CO is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra Herb, an FDA banned ingredient. Dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids pose a risk of serious adverse events, including heart attack, stroke, and death, and that these risks are unreasonable in light of any benefits that may result from the use of these products under their labeled conditions of use.

Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC, a Junction City, Kan. establishment, is recalling approximately 90,978 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal.

05/23/2017 07:54 PM EDT

L.A. Lucky Import & Export Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling L.A. Lucky Brand Basil Seeds 2.1 oz due to presence of Salmonella in the packet. 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.

Before you get ready to fire up your grill, you should make sure those Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs are safe to eat. Smithfield Foods, the parent company of Nathan’s, has issued a recall for its Nathan’s Famous All-Beef Skinless Franks. There have reportedly been complaints about metal objects found in both Nathan’s and Curtis brand franks that were produced on Jan. 26. If you’re wondering how to determine if your hot dogs are possibly contaminated, simply check the side of your Nathan’s hot dog packages for the establishment number “EST. 296.”

Below is a list of the affected items, according to NBC4 Washington:

  • 14 oz. sealed film packages containing “Nathan’s Skinless 8 Beef Franks,” with a Use By date of Aug. 19, 2017
  • 16 oz. sealed film packages containing “Curtis Beef Master Beef Franks,” with a Use By date of June 15, 2017

If you purchased any Nathan’s or Curtis hot dogs recently, you should double check your freezer and toss anything that may be affected! For additional information on the recall, customers can call Smithfield directly at 877-933-4625

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 051-2017, The Osso Good Co. Recalls Beef and Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection (May 18, 2017).

05/19/2017 07:08 PM EDT

Dynamic Technical Formulations LLC. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Tri-Ton. This product was sold in 90 count bottles as a dietary supplement and includes all lot number and expiration dates of the product. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lab analysis of Tri-Ton was found to contain andarine and ostarine which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) that are considered unapproved drugs and anabolic steroid-like substances.

Correctional Industries Airway Heights Food Operations Recalls Frozen Meat and Poultry Products Due to Water Contamination Correctional Industries Airway Heights Food Operations, an Airway Heights, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 319,000 pounds of frozen meat and poultry products due to water contamination.

John Morrell and Co. Recalls Beef Frank Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
John Morrell and Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 210,606 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 049-2017, Valley Innovative Services Recalls Meat and Poultry Frozen Entrée Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (May 12, 2017).

05/18/2017 05:22 PM EDT

BrightFarms is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce sold in Giant Food stores due to the potential presence of metal as a result of construction at its Elkwood, Virginia (Culpeper County) greenhouse farm.

05/18/2017 09:30 AM EDT

The Osso Good Co., a San Rafael, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,210 pounds of beef and pork bone broth products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

05/18/2017 10:26 AM EDT

La Nica Products, Inc. de Miami, FL está retirando seis mil libras de queso, ya que puede estar contaminada con Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar infecciones graves y a veces fatales en niños pequeños, personas débiles o ancianas y otros con sistemas inmunológicos debilitados. Las personas sanas pueden sufrir síntomas de corto plazo como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza intenso, rigidez, náuseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, infección por listeria puede causar abortos espontáneos y mortinatos entre las mujeres embarazadas.

05/17/2017 04:20 PM EDT

Henning’s Cheese located in Kiel, Wisconsin, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Colby Jack cheese due to a temporary pasteurizer malfunction. Due to the malfunction, verification of proper pasteurization is not possible. No illnesses have been reported related to consumption of this product and no other Henning’s Cheese products are affected by this recall.

Global Garlic Inc. of Miami, Florida is recalling 227 units of Queso Fresco/ Whole Milk Cheese, because it has 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women
05/16/2017 05:07 PM EDT

La Nica Products, Inc. of Miami, FL is recalling six thousand pounds of cheese, because it has 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women

05/15/2017 07:32 PM EDT

Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of three catheters: NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, NC Traveler Coronary Dilatation Catheter, and NC Tenku RX PTCA Balloon Catheter.

05/15/2017 09:31 AM EDT

The Horton Fruit Co., Inc. (“Horton”) of Louisville, KY is voluntarily recalling select bags and containers of fresh spinach because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company was alerted to the potential of contamination by their supplier partners, and conducting a subsequent internal investigation

Updated information is now available. The lists of retail consignees have been posted for recall 045-2017Perdue Foods LLC. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination (May 6, 2017) and recall 038-2017Uncle John’s Pride, LLC. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination (April 24, 2017)

Green Chile Food Company Recalls Meat and Poultry Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria ContaminationGreen Chile Food Company, a Las Cruces, N.M. establishment, is recalling approximately 252,854 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry frozen burrito products because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. update:Green Chile Concepts, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain Green Chile Food Company brand burritos sold frozen, refrigerated and/or served hot in certain convenience stores, vending machines, and retail locations nationwide because they may 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women

Valley Innovative Services Recalls Meat and Poultry Frozen Entrée Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Valley Innovative Services, a Pearl, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 130,071 pounds of meat and poultry frozen entrée products which included a non-meat ingredient (waffles) that was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

05/11/2017 08:28 PM EDT

Trident Seafoods Corporation is issuing a voluntary recall of select lots of frozen Multi-Grain Alaskan Cod, Net Wt. 12, oz., because they may contain small pieces of plastic. Consumption of these products may pose a choking hazard or other physical injury to the mouth.

Updated information is now available. The lists of retail consignees have been posted for recall 043-2017Blount Fine Foods, Corp. Recalls Beef Chile Colorado Frozen Meals Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen (May 3, 2017) and recall 042-2017, Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Recalls Quiche Products Distributed Without Benefit of Import Inspection (May 3, 2017).

NY Livestock Market, Inc., a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,495 pounds of poultry products that may be contaminated with the antibiotic nitrofurazone.

Kabob’s Acquisition, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination Kabob’s Acquisition, Inc., a Lake City, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,946 pounds of turkey and ham sandwich products that included a non-meat ingredient that was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

05/09/2017 07:09 PM EDT
Quality Nut Co. of Massillon, Ohio is voluntarily recalling the following products due to undeclared allergens:
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip due to the possibility of the product containing small glass fragments. The 16 oz. artichoke and spinach dip was sold at Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina , Alabama and Tennessee with a UPC of 000-41415-15961, and a use-by-date of May 16 A1 and May 16 C1,which is printed on the lid of the container. The product in question is found in the refrigerated cases in the deli.
05/09/2017 07:07 PM EDT
Fourth Street Barbecue Inc. Packing Division has initiated a voluntary recall of all lot numbers of the Save-A-Lot Pick 5 Chicken Waffle Sandwich distributed nationwide as it has 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Pork and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination FSIS is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that frozen ready-to-eat fried chicken and pork sausage products produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc. may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Pinnacle Foods, Inc. has already recalled these products in its recall of its Food and Drug Administration-regulated products.

 

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05/05/2017 08:39 PM EDT

Smallbatch Pets Inc. of Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling two lots of frozen 2lbs. chicken blend for dogs and cats, brand name Smallbatch, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

05/05/2017 06:35 PM EDT

Genetic Edge Compounds is voluntarily recalling all lot codes distributed between February 2, 2015- May 2, 2017 of GEC Laxoplex dietary supplement capsules, packaged in a white plastic bottle containing 60 capsules to the retail level and consumer level. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) analysis has found GEC Laxoplex to be tainted with anabolic steroids and steroid like substances

Bellmawr, New Jersey, C.O. Truxton, Inc. is expanding their 04/21/2017 voluntary recall, as a precaution to include the following C.O. Truxton, Inc. products, registered NDC numbers and corresponding lot numbers, to the consumer/user level. C.O. Truxton has not received any complaints for the products listed below. however, due to the initial recall resulting from a label mix-up error, out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all products that were repackaged into a Truxton Incorporated label

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 044-2017, Marcho Farms, Inc. Recalls Veal, Beef and Pork Products Due to Possible Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli (STEC) Adulteration (May 4, 2017)

Perdue Foods LLC. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Perdue Foods LLC., a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,148 pounds of chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials

05/05/2017 06:34 PM EDT
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices distributed nationally in the United States and one product into Mexico because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure given the health and safety of our consumers is our top priority. Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the plant environment.
05/05/2017 03:16 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 1, 2017 – Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Protein Bar – Peanut Butter because the product may contain a trace amount of fish gelatin, which was added to the product as part of a flavoring ingredient provided by a third-party supplier. The amount of gelatin in the finished product is extremely low (approximately 0.02%). The gelatin is a highly processed collagen from fish skin, which contains a negligible amount of parvalbumin, a fish allergen.
05/04/2017 01:06 PM EDT

NOW Health Group, Inc. (NOW), of Bloomingdale, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling its Ellyndale® Nutty Infusions™ Roasted Cashew Butter – Product Code E0540, Lot# 2125155, and Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter – Product Code E0541, Lot# 2124118 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Blount Fine Foods, Corp. Recalls Beef Chile Colorado Frozen Meals Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Blount Fine Foods, Corp., a McKinney, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 8,685 pounds of Beef Chile Colorado frozen meals due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Recalls Quiche Products Distributed Without Benefit of Import Inspection Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 24,768 pounds of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) fully-cooked quiche products that were not presented for re-inspection upon entry to the United States.

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has been notified of imported frozen raw tuna or ahi cubes distributed by Tropic Fish Hawaii, LLC on Oahu that tested positive for hepatitis A. The product, imported from Indonesia, was used to prepare poke sold between April 27 – May 1 by food establishments on Oahu
05/04/2017 09:56 AM EDT

U.S. Deer Antler Ex. & Imp., of Los Angeles, CA is recalling a variety of Herbal Teas prepared on premises between 4/1/17 and 4/30/17 in cooperation with an inspection made by the California Department of Public Health. The aforementioned Herbal Teas, especially those with low-acidity held at room temperature, were not produced according to approved guideline, making them susceptible to contamination by Clostridium botulinum.

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Wrap Up for May 8,2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Scott Brown to be Ambassador to New Zealand; confirmed: 94-4.   Legislative Business Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.1628, American Health Care Act of 2017.   Passed Calendar # 91, S.826 as amended, a bill to reauthorize the Partners for Fish and… MORE

Wrap Up for May 7,2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on motion to proceed to Calendar #110, S.722 (Iran Sanctions); agreed to: 91-8.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.174, recognizing the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International and celebrating the Lions Clubs International for a long history of humanitarian service with a Moran amendment to the preamble.   Adopted… MORE

Wrap Up for May 6,2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #54, the nomination of Courtney Elwood, to be General Counsel, CIA; confirmed: 67-33.   Legislative Business Passed by voice vote S.1094, VA Accountability, as amended.   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up for May 5,2017 Roll Call Votes Adoption of Calendar #107, S.Res.176, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem; agreed to: 90-0.   Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.184, relative to the death of James Paul David “Jim” Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.   No Executive Business MORE

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Last Floor Action: June 8, 2017
6:48:51 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2017.

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:07 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Duncan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:27 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.
10:56:34 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:36 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 8.
12:00:40 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:39 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Rodney Davis (IL) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rodney Davis (IL) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:02:09 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:46 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.
12:36:25 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 June 8, 2017 at 9:04 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 184.
12:36:30 P.M. H.R. 10 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 375. H.R. 10 — “To create hope and opportunity for investors, consumers, and entrepreneurs by ending bailouts and Too Big to Fail, holding Washington and Wall Street accountable, eliminating red tape to increase access to capital and credit, and repealing the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that make America less prosperous, less stable, and less free, and for other purposes.”
12:36:35 P.M. H.R. 10 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 10 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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.
12:37:04 P.M. H.R. 10 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 375 and Rule XVIII.
12:37:04 P.M. H.R. 10 The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:37:42 P.M. H.R. 10 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ninety minutes of general debate on H.R. 10.
2:46:03 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hensarling, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to revise provisions subjecting certain FDIC and NCUA functions to congressional appropriations, relating to appointments of positions created by the Act, and providing congressional access to non-public FSOC information.
2:46:06 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hensarling Part B amendment No. 1.
2:57:12 P.M. H.R. 10 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:57:28 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hollingsworth, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to allow closed-end funds that are listed on a national securities exchange, and that meet certain requirements to be considered `well-known seasoned issuers’ or `WKSIs’.
2:57:39 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth Part B amendment No. 2.
3:07:50 P.M. H.R. 10 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:08:05 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Mr. Smucker, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to express the sense of Congress that consumer reporting agencies and their subsidiaries should implement stronger multi-factor authentication procedures when providing access to personal information files to more adequately protect consumer information from identity theft.
3:08:07 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smucker Part B amendment No. 3.
3:19:33 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the Smucker amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:51 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Mr. Faso, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to allow Mutual Holding Companies (MHCs) to waive the receipt of dividends.
3:19:53 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso Part B amendment No. 4.
3:39:03 P.M. H.R. 10 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:39:50 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Ms. McSally, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to require the Department of Treasury to submit a report to Congress regarding its efforts to work with Federal bank regulators, financial institutions, and money service businesses to ensure that legitimate financial transactions along the southern border move freely.
3:39:53 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McSally Part B amendment No. 5.
3:46:11 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the McSally amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:30 P.M. H.R. 10 An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-163 to require the GSA to study CLEA’s real estate needs due to changes in the Agency’s structure. It then authorizes the GSA to sell the current CLEA building if CLEA’s real estate needs have changed and there is no government department or agency that can utilize the building.
3:46:33 P.M. H.R. 10 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 375, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck Part B amendment No. 6.
3:55:00 P.M. H.R. 10 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:55:30 P.M. H.R. 10 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.
4:17:20 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 185 (Roll no. 295).
4:21:11 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the Hollingsworth amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 180 (Roll no. 296).
4:25:28 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the Faso amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 184 (Roll no. 297).
4:29:18 P.M. H.R. 10 On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 185 (Roll no. 298).
4:29:45 P.M. H.R. 10 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 10.
4:29:59 P.M. H.R. 10 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:30:31 P.M. H.R. 10 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:39:03 P.M. H.R. 10 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 186 (Roll no. 299).
4:39:05 P.M. H.R. 10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:39:06 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:39:15 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:47 P.M. Mr. Duffy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 8, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, June 12, 2017 at noon for Morning-Hour Debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
4:42:04 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:02:30 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:48:44 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:48:50 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:51 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2017.

House Activity June 7,2017

10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Johnson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:39 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.
10:57:38 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:03 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 7.
12:00:10 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:33 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Panetta to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:31 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.
12:24:25 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 June 7, 2017 at 9:17 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1094.
12:24:41 P.M. INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT- Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4412, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico.
12:25:12 P.M. H. Res. 374 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 374 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2213) to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.”
12:26:44 P.M. H. Res. 374 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 374.
12:57:49 P.M. H. Res. 374 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 374, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:03:43 P.M. H. Res. 375 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 375 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to create hope and opportunity for investors, consumers, and entrepreneurs by ending bailouts and Too Big to Fail, holding Washington and Wall Street accountable, eliminating red tape to increase access to capital and credit, and repealing the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that make America less prosperous, less stable, and less free, and for other purposes.”
1:06:22 P.M. H. Res. 375 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 375.
1:55:59 P.M. H. Res. 375 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 375, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:56:22 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 374 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:56:49 P.M. H. Res. 374 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 374 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2213) to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.”
2:20:31 P.M. H. Res. 374 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 189 (Roll no. 288).
2:27:55 P.M. H. Res. 374 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 185 (Roll no. 289).
2:27:58 P.M. H. Res. 374 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:09 P.M. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Capuano notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule IX, a resolution offer from the floor by a Member other than the Majority Leader or the Minority Leader as a question of the privileges of the House has immediate precedence only at a time designated by the Chair within 2 legislative days after the resolution is properly noticed. The Chair further announced that it would not, at that point, make the determination required by the rule.
2:37:31 P.M. H. Res. 375 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 375 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to create hope and opportunity for investors, consumers, and entrepreneurs by ending bailouts and Too Big to Fail, holding Washington and Wall Street accountable, eliminating red tape to increase access to capital and credit, and repealing the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that make America less prosperous, less stable, and less free, and for other purposes.”
2:44:25 P.M. H. Res. 375 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 185 (Roll no. 290).
2:50:20 P.M. H. Res. 375 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 291).
2:50:22 P.M. H. Res. 375 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:51:47 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:52:14 P.M. H. Con. Res. 33 Mr. Brat moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 33 — “Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.”
2:52:35 P.M. H. Con. Res. 33 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:52:38 P.M. H. Con. Res. 33 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 33.
3:03:59 P.M. H. Con. Res. 33 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:03 P.M. H. Con. Res. 33 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:32 P.M. H.R. 2213 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 374. H.R. 2213 — “To amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.”
3:05:37 P.M. H.R. 2213 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2213 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.
3:06:38 P.M. H.R. 2213 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2213.
3:07:02 P.M. H.R. 2213 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting the amendment to H.R. 2213 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
3:45:38 P.M. H.R. 2213 An amendment, offered by Ms. Lujan Grisham, M., numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-162 to prohibit the bill from going into effect until 1) the CBP completes its evaluation and pilot program of the Test for Espionage, Sabotage, and Corruption (TES-C) which is then certified by the DHS Inspector General and reported to Congress and 2) the DHS Inspector General completes a risk assessment of the population that could receive waivers and certifies to Congress that providing waivers to these individuals would not endanger national security, undermine workforce integrity, or increase corruption in the agency.
3:45:42 P.M. H.R. 2213 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 374, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Grisham (NM) amendment.
3:55:45 P.M. H.R. 2213 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:56:14 P.M. H.R. 2213 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of the debate on the Lujan Grisham amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul requested the Yeas and Nays and pursuant to the order of the House of June 7, 2017 the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the Lujan Grisham amendment until a time to be announced.
4:01:53 P.M. PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Mr. Capuano was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification.
4:12:05 P.M. Mr. Capuano was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not his resolution constituted a point of privilege and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
4:12:49 P.M. Mr. Capuano appealed the ruling of the Chair.
4:13:23 P.M. Mr. McCaul moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
4:40:30 P.M. On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 292).
4:41:16 P.M. Motion to reconsider laid on the table.
4:45:43 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Lujan Grisham amendment No. 1 to H.R. 2213, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:46:33 P.M. H.R. 2213 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2213 — “To amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.”
4:53:22 P.M. H.R. 2213 On agreeing to the Lujan Grisham, M. amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 – 238 (Roll no. 293).
4:56:16 P.M. The House rose in a moment of silence for the victims of the tragedy in Oregon.
5:06:51 P.M. H.R. 2213 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 282 – 137 (Roll no. 294).
5:06:54 P.M. H.R. 2213 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:07:59 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:23:07 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:49:31 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:49:41 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:42 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2017.

House Activity June 6,2017

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:27 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Jack Bergman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:40 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.
12:19:21 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:06 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 6.
2:00:22 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:50 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:52 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Duncan of TN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:23 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:30 P.M. Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission – Pursuant to Section 603 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. Pete Gallego of Alpine, Texas.
2:07:40 P.M. Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation – Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2004(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation: Mr. Deutch.
2:08:01 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:33:07 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 6.
4:34:19 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:35:29 P.M. H. Res. 354 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 354 — “Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
4:35:47 P.M. H. Res. 354 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:51 P.M. H. Res. 354 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
5:00:10 P.M. H. Res. 354 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.
5:00:35 P.M. H.R. 390 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 390 — “To provide for emergency relief to victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, to provide accountability for perpetrators of these crimes, and for other purposes.”
5:00:47 P.M. H.R. 390 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:49 P.M. H.R. 390 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
5:24:05 P.M. H.R. 390 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:24:07 P.M. H.R. 390 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:24:09 P.M. H.R. 390 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:24:42 P.M. H. Res. 355 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 355 — “Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks.”
5:24:52 P.M. H. Res. 355 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:24:55 P.M. H. Res. 355 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 355.
5:38:53 P.M. H. Res. 355 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.
5:39:33 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:29:55 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 6.
6:30:12 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:32 P.M. H. Res. 354 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 354 — “Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
6:56:04 P.M. H. Res. 354 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 286).
6:56:13 P.M. H. Res. 355 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 355 — “Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relationship between our peoples and nations in the wake of these attacks.”
7:03:20 P.M. H. Res. 355 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 287).
7:03:27 P.M. H. Res. 355 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:05:05 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:42 P.M. Ms. Cheney filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 374 and H. Res. 375.
7:13:41 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed further one minute speeches.
7:23:29 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:23:47 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:48 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2017.

House Activity June 2,2017

10:30:07 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:30:29 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara Comstock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30:44 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:31:37 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 352, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:31:45 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:32:15 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 352. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on June 6, 2017.

The lawsuit to save the planet … by 21 Children


Dear friends,

One lawsuit could stop Trump wrecking our planet. And here’s the kicker — it’s a case brought by 21 children!

Yup, after years of battling motions to dismiss their case, a US court ruled that 21 young people suing the US government have a constitutional right to a safe climate. Now, a Federal court will hear their case against the President!

If they win, Trump will be forced to rein in the fossil fuel industry! This case could change everything.

But these are just children. They’ve got a tiny team of great attorneys but don’t have the funds to fight Trump and the oil industry’s fire with fire. So they’ve called on us for help.

Our community has a unique power to raise the funds to back them before they are due in court, and then take the fight global to other courts and countries. These courageous children and their case could be our last, best chance to stop Trump’s war on our planet. Chip in just a small amount now, and we can support them and campaign for a safe future —

Trump just declared he is pulling out of the Paris Global Climate Deal. He and his fossil fuel buddies are doing everything they can to block climate action. But they can’t buy the judges. US judges were the only way to stop Trump’s travel bans. Now the courts could force his hand on climate.

Legal action is already working. Two years ago, Dutch citizens took their government to court, demanding it cut carbon pollution according to science, and they won the biggest climate case in history. And the most exciting thing is a legal ruling has a butterfly effect — one case can create a precedent. We could not only take on Trump, we can then move all our governments from words to action, faster.

The US lawsuit, Juliana et al v. United States, was brought by young people aged 9 to 21 and powerful advocates at Our Children’s Trust. The funds are to support the best legal minds to build the case, collect evidence, make these planetary heroes famous all over the world, campaign and back legal cases worldwide to confront climate obstruction, and even just to pay so all the 21 children and their families can be in court to make their case.

2016 was the hottest year, by far, in recorded history. Our climate is delicate, unstable — the last ice age hit us in just 6 months. It may sound far fetched but these incredible children actually could hold all our futures in their hands.

Our community can do this like no one else. We changed the game with the People’s Climate Marches and fought for the Paris climate agreement that laid out the path to a 100% clean future. Now let’s rise again, to back this David vs Goliath fight, to help save the future for all our people.

With hope and determination,
Alice, Danny, Nick, Camille, Spyro and the whole team at Avaaz

More information:

The Kids Suing the Government Over Climate Change Are Our Best Hope Now (Slate)
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2016/11/the_kids_lawsuit_over_climate_change_is_our_best_hope_now.html

Meet the kids suing the US government for ruining the earth for future generations (Business Insider)
http://www.businessinsider.com/kids-suing-government-for-climate-change-2016-11?IR=T

After Obama, Trump May Face Children Suing Over Global Warming (Bloomberg)
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-11-11/after-obama-trump-may-face-children-suing-over-global-warming

Landmark U.S. Federal Climate Lawsuit (Our Children’s Trust)
https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/us/federal-lawsuit/

Do You Live or Work in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. – the fight for our environment continues!


 

 

 

 

For all the information please go to http://www.hoosickfallslawsuit.com

I’m Erin Brockovich. Join me and the Weitz & Luxenberg law firm as we fight for justice on behalf of the people of Hoosick Falls, New York. The groundwater beneath Hoosick Falls has been contaminated with the chemical PFOA. You and your friends and family are suffering. We need to hold accountable the companies responsible for polluting Hoosick Falls water.

Let us help you.
— Erin Brockovich

Recent News

DEC Considers Re-Classification of PFOA, PFOS as ‘Hazardous Substances’

June 27, 2016

The chemicals PFOA and PFOS are one step closer to being officially labeled “hazardous” in New York.