Wrap Up July 13 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #104, William Francis Hagerty IV, to be Ambassador to Japan; confirmed: 86-12.   Legislative Business Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act.   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up July 12  Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #116, David C. Nye, of Idaho, to be United States District Judge for the District of Idaho; confirmed: 100-0. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #104, William Francis Hagerty IV, to be Ambassador to Japan; invoked: 89-11.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up July 11 No Roll Call Votes   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up July 10 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #154, Neomi Rao, to be Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB; confirmed: 54-41. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #116, David C. Nye, of Idaho, to be United States District Judge for the District of Idaho; 97-0.   No Legislative Business   No… MORE

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House Activity 7/13/2017

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel M. Donovan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 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.
10:54:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
12:00:13 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Bishop Joshua K. Lynn, Mastin Lake Church of God of Prophecy, Huntsville, AL.
12:01:35 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:38 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:05 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.
12:35:21 P.M.	H. Res. 440	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 440 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
12:37:56 P.M.	H. Res. 440	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 440.
12:52:18 P.M.		Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:20:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 77 – 326 (Roll no. 353).
1:21:27 P.M.	H. Res. 440	DEBATE – The House proceeded with further debate on H. Res. 440.
2:26:24 P.M.	H. Res. 440	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 187 (Roll no. 354).
2:35:50 P.M.	H. Res. 440	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 190 (Roll no. 355).
2:35:52 P.M.	H. Res. 440	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:36:04 P.M.		Ms. Granger filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3219.
2:36:05 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments to H.R. 2810 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:36:48 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2810 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
2:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:42:13 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 225 (Roll no. 356).
2:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 73 – 351 (Roll no. 357).
2:53:15 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Jayapal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 245 (Roll no. 358).
2:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 257 (Roll no. 359).
3:00:37 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 249 (Roll no. 360).
3:05:33 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Aguilar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 235 (Roll no. 361).
3:10:09 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 – 172 (Roll no. 362).
3:14:31 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 232 (Roll no. 363).
3:18:05 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 254 (Roll no. 364).
3:23:35 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 248 (Roll no. 365).
3:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
3:24:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
3:32:56 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
3:32:58 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2810 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
3:33:07 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:35:04 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-217 to strike section 123 regarding icebreaker vessels.
3:35:23 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 1.
3:46:25 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-217to require the DOD to complete a cost competitiveness calculation ensuring that the Department does not purchase alternative fuels unless they are as cost effective as traditional fuels. Also, research on alternative fuels is allowed to continue.
3:47:26 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 3.
3:54:46 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:55:12 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-217to strike section 336, relating to climate change.
3:55:32 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4.
4:07:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:08:14 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-217 to direct that any determination of prevailing wage pursuant to this Act, shall be conducted by the Secretary of Labor using surveys carried out by the Bureau that use proper random statistical sampling techniques.
4:08:35 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 5.
4:19:23 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:19:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rooney, Thomas J., numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-217 to strike Sec. 541 which prohibits student-athletes graduating from service academies from seeking a deferment of service in order to pursue professional athletic careers.
4:20:12 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thomas J. Rooney (FL) amendment No. 6.
4:32:31 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Thomas J. Rooney (FL) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Thomas J. Rooney (FL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:33:00 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Keating, numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-217 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to use Defense Health Program funds for testing ticks for tick-borne diseases.
4:33:22 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keating amendment No. 7.
4:41:40 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Keating amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:18 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Hartzler, numbered 10 printed in House Report 115-217 to prohibit funds for medical treatment (other than mental health treatment) related to gender transition to a person entitled to medical care under chapter 55 of title 10, U.S. code.
4:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hartzler amendment No. 10.
4:58:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hartzler amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:58:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
4:59:08 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:59:17 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
4:59:50 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:05:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
5:05:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2810 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
5:06:33 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:06:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments to H.R. 2810 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:30:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 220 (Roll no. 366).
5:35:39 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 203 – 218 (Roll no. 367).
5:39:08 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 234 (Roll no. 368).
5:42:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 209 – 214 (Roll no. 369).
5:46:35 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 242 (Roll no. 370).
5:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Rooney, Thomas J. amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 107 – 318 (Roll no. 371).
5:53:07 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cole, numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-217to direct the President to provide to Congress a strategy and a budgetary analysis needed to defeat Al-Quaeda, the Taliban, The Islamic State of Iraq and ISIS, no later than 30 days after final passage. The report shall include an analysis of the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and the legal framework to accomplish the strategy described.
5:53:27 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment No. 12.
6:23:19 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Cole amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:23:28 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Franks (AZ), numbered 13 printed in House Report 115-217 to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct strategic assessments of the use of violent or unorthodox Islamic religious doctrine to support extremist or terrorist messaging and justification.
6:23:31 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks (AZ) amendment No. 13.
6:36:42 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Franks(AZ) amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:37:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Ms. Cheney, numbered 14 printed in House Report 115-217 to prevent reductions of ICBMs below the levels set by the New START Treaty.
6:37:14 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 14.
6:49:06 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Cheney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:28 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 15 printed in House Report 115-217 to normalize the operational test and evaluation process for the ballistic missile defense system by conforming the condition for proceeding beyond low-rate initial production in line with all other major defense acquisition programs.
6:49:31 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 15.
7:01:27 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cooper demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:02:16 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 2, 8, 9, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35.
7:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 1.
7:15:40 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, offered by Mr. Thornberry, offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, and 53.
7:16:16 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 440, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 2.
7:17:10 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:04 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry moved that the Committee rise.
7:18:15 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:22 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
7:19:23 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:19:51 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:18:26 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:18:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:18:43 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 14, 2017.

House Activity 7/12/2017

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Bridenstine to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:35 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.
10:35:55 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:23 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
12:00:28 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Western Diocese, Armenian Church of North America, Burbank, CA
12:02:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:06 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.
12:29:03 P.M.	H. Res. 431	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 431 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 23) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes.”
12:34:44 P.M.	H. Res. 431	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 431.
1:32:10 P.M.	H. Res. 431	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 431, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis 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.
1:33:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:33:23 P.M.	H.R. 2430	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2430— “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes.”
1:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 2430	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:33:38 P.M.	H.R. 2430	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2430.
2:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 2430	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:21:54 P.M.	H.R. 2430	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 431 and a motion to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:22:19 P.M.	H. Res. 431	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 431 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 23) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes.”
2:46:16 P.M.	H. Res. 431	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 347).
2:53:56 P.M.	H. Res. 431	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 187 (Roll no. 348).
2:53:57 P.M.	H. Res. 431	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:55:21 P.M.	H.R. 1492	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1492 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to register practitioners to transport controlled substances to States in which the practitioner is not registered under the Act for the purpose of administering the substances (under applicable State law) at locations other than principal places of business or professional practice.”
3:06:56 P.M.	H.R. 1492	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 2 (Roll no. 349).
3:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 1492	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:07:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 2664	Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2664 — “To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain Department of Labor personnel how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and for other purposes.”
3:07:57 P.M.	H.R. 2664	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 2664	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2664.
3:26:29 P.M.	H.R. 2664	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:26:31 P.M.	H.R. 2664	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:27:13 P.M.	H.R. 2480	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2480 — “To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.”
3:27:31 P.M.	H.R. 2480	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:36 P.M.	H.R. 2480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2480.
3:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2480	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:36 P.M.	H.R. 2480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:49 P.M.	H.R. 2200	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2200 — “To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
3:56:05 P.M.	H.R. 2200	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:56:08 P.M.	H.R. 2200	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2200.
4:33:14 P.M.	H.R. 2200	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:16 P.M.	H.R. 2200	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:34:05 P.M.	H.R. 23	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. H.R. 23 — “To provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes.”
4:34:10 P.M.	H.R. 23	The resolution provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 2810 and H.R. 23. Both bills are considered under structured rules.
4:34:17 P.M.	H.R. 23	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 431 and Rule XVIII.
4:34:18 P.M.	H.R. 23	The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott Perry to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:34:57 P.M.	H.R. 23	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 23.
5:44:38 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to ensure water supply rescheduling provisions apply to equitably to all water districts in region.
5:44:40 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 1.
5:54:37 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:54:56 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to authorize the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to conduct geophysical characterization activities of groundwater aquifers and groundwater vulnerability in California, including identifying areas of greatest recharge potential.
5:54:58 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.
6:00:49 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the Costa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:01:28 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to authorize the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to develop a study to enhance mountain runoff to Central Valley Project reservoirs from headwaters restoration activities.
6:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 3.
6:07:07 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the Costa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:07:28 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. Denham, numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to set a timeline for completion of the New Melones Reservoir study, prevents exploitation of water rights, extends the program to protect Anadromous Fish in Stanislaus River for 2 years.
6:07:50 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham amendment No. 4.
6:10:45 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the Denham amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:10:55 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSaulnier, numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to require a review of available and new, innovative technologies for capturing municipal wastewater and recycling it for providing drinking water and energy, and a report on the feasibility of expanding the implementation of these technologies and programs among Central Valley Project contractors.
6:11:12 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 5.
6:20:21 P.M.	H.R. 23	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeSaulnier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6:21:11 P.M.	H.R. 23	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 6 printed in Part C of House Report 115-212 to ensure that the water rights of federally recognized Indian tribes are not affected by this bill.
6:21:30 P.M.	H.R. 23	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 6.
6:29:33 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:53:49 P.M.	H.R. 23	On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 221 (Roll no. 350).
6:54:01 P.M.	H.R. 23	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 23.
6:54:43 P.M.	H.R. 23	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:54:51 P.M.	H.R. 23	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.
6:56:28 P.M.	H.R. 23	Mr. Carbajal moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
6:56:53 P.M.	H.R. 23	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carbajal motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to ensure that there is an adequate supply of water to fight wildfires, utilizing water from reservoirs or other surface waters.
7:03:22 P.M.	H.R. 23	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
7:10:00 P.M.	H.R. 23	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 230 (Roll no. 351).
7:17:27 P.M.	H.R. 23	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 – 190 (Roll no. 352).
7:17:29 P.M.	H.R. 23	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:30 P.M.	H.R. 1719	Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be authorized to make technical corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1719, to include addition of an enacting clause. Agreed to without objection.
7:18:30 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Jimmy Panetta. Mr. Panetta submitted his resignation from the Committee on Natural Resources. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:18:32 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Timothy J. Walz. Mr. Walz submitted his resignation from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
7:19:20 P.M.	H. Res. 439	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 439 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
7:19:22 P.M.	H. Res. 439	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:19:26 P.M.	H. Res. 439	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:27 P.M.	H.R. 2810	ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 2810, pursuant to H. Res. 431, amendment No. 88 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 may be considered out of sequence. Agreed to without objection.
7:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. H.R. 2810 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
7:20:18 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The resolution provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 2810 and H.R. 23. Both bills are considered under structured rules.
7:20:43 P.M.	H.R. 2810	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 431 and Rule XVIII.
7:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
7:20:51 P.M.	H.R. 2810	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2810.
8:31:09 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to make several technical and conforming changes to the bill.
8:31:13 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B Amendment No. 1.
8:32:33 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:46 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Conaway, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to prohibit the DoD from entering new biofuels contracts while sequestration remains law. Once sequestration expires or is repealed, it amends current law to require the DoD to include calculations of any financial contributions made by other federal agencies for biofuels purchases.
8:32:49 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway Part B Amendment No. 2.
8:42:36 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conaway amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:43:09 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to reduce the base Defense Department budget by 1% excluding military/reserve/National Guard personnel, as well as Defense Health Program account.
8:43:13 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis Part B Amendment No. 4.
8:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jayapal, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to express the sense of Congress that any authorization to appropriate increases to combined budgets of National Defense Budget (050) and Overseas Contingency Operations should be matched for non-defense discretionary budget.
8:55:11 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal Part B Amendment No. 5.
9:05:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:06:37 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 1022 of the bill prohibiting the use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay to the United States.
9:06:39 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part B Amendment No. 6.
9:18:17 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:18:53 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 1023 of the bill prohibiting the use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from Guantanamo Bay.
9:18:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part B Amendment No. 7.
9:30:39 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to modify Sec. 1244 to include limitations on the development of an INF range ground-launched missile system.
9:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer Part B Amendment No. 8.
9:40:35 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:41:17 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Wilson (SC), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to prohibit funding for the preparatory commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization except funds used for the international monitoring system.
9:41:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (SC) Part B Amendment No. 9.
9:51:22 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Wilson (SC) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:51:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Aguilar, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to extend a currently required CBO cost estimate review on the fielding, maintaining, modernization, replacement, and life extension of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems from covering a 10-year period to covering a 30-year period.
9:51:56 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Aguilar Part B Amendment No. 10.
10:00:16 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Aguilar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Aguilar demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:01:11 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to modify and extend the scope of the report required by Section 1043 of the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.
10:01:14 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi Part B Amendment No. 12.
10:08:30 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:09:15 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Blumenauer, numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to limit spending on the Long Range Standoff weapon (LRSO) until the Administration submits a Nuclear Posture Review to Congress including a detailed assessment of the weapon.
10:09:18 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer Part B Amendment No. 13.
10:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:20:45 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 14 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to strike section 2702, the prohibition on conducting an additional round of Base Realignment and Closure.
10:20:47 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock Part B Amendment No. 14.
10:32:56 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (AL), numbered 88 printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 to amend section 1043 of the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to state that the Secretary may include information and data on the costs of nuclear weapons modernization beyond the currently required 10-year window if the Secretary determines such is accurate and useful.
10:33:58 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) Part B Amendment No. 88.
10:35:54 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:36:22 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 3, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.
10:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 1.
10:53:27 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:43 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49.
10:53:51 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 2.
11:07:16 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:08:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 3: Nos. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68.
11:08:34 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 3.
11:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 115-212 as en bloc No. 4: Nos. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, and 87.
11:10:00 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 431, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry en bloc amendment No. 4, as modified.
11:11:03 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Thornberry amendment; modified by unanimous consent. modification to amendment No. 76
11:11:24 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
11:11:59 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry moved that the Committee rise.
11:12:13 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:12:23 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2810 as unfinished business.
11:13:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:36:48 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
12:36:55 A.M.		Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 440.
12:37:14 A.M.		Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:37:21 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:22 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2017.

House Activity 7/11/2017

12:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:12 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable James Comer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:37 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.
12:11:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
2:00:06 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:30 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Norton to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 392	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Yoder asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 392, a bill originally introduced by Representative Chaffetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
2:07:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
2:11:05 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 July 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.: Appointments: Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
2:11:18 P.M.		Public Interest Declassification Board – Pursuant to section 703(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C.) 3161 note), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. John F. Tierney of Massachusetts.
2:11:56 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
4:01:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:05 P.M.	H.R. 1492	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1492 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Attorney General to register practitioners to transport controlled substances to States in which the practitioner is not registered under the Act for the purpose of administering the substances (under applicable State law) at locations other than principal places of business or professional practice.”
4:02:17 P.M.	H.R. 1492	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1492	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1492.
4:12:09 P.M.	H.R. 1492	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.
4:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 702	Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 702— “To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
4:13:24 P.M.	H.R. 702	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:25 P.M.	H.R. 702	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 702.
4:24:18 P.M.	H.R. 702	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 702	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:32 P.M.	H.R. 1988	Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1988 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the “Merle Haggard Post Office Building”.”
4:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 1988	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:45 P.M.	H.R. 1988	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1988.
4:34:02 P.M.	H.R. 1988	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:03 P.M.	H.R. 1988	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:35:02 P.M.	H.R. 954	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 954 — “To remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes.”
4:35:16 P.M.	H.R. 954	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:18 P.M.	H.R. 954	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 954.
4:44:18 P.M.	H.R. 954	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:20 P.M.	H.R. 954	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:44:33 P.M.	H.R. 1397	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1397 — “To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.”
4:44:42 P.M.	H.R. 1397	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:43 P.M.	H.R. 1397	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1397.
4:51:40 P.M.	H.R. 1397	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.
4:52:01 P.M.	H.R. 1404	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1404 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona.”
4:52:02 P.M.	H.R. 1404	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:04 P.M.	H.R. 1404	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1404.
4:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 1404	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:57:31 P.M.	H.R. 1404	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:01 P.M.	H.R. 1541	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1541 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain property related to the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas, and for other purposes.”
4:58:11 P.M.	H.R. 1541	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:58:12 P.M.	H.R. 1541	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1541.
5:01:31 P.M.	H.R. 1541	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:01:33 P.M.	H.R. 1541	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 1719	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1719— “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.”
5:01:56 P.M.	H.R. 1719	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:58 P.M.	H.R. 1719	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1719.
5:08:48 P.M.	H.R. 1719	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.
5:09:21 P.M.	H.R. 1913	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1913 — “To establish the Clear Creek National Recreation Area in San Benito and Fresno Counties, California, to designate the Joaquin Rocks Wilderness in such counties, and for other purposes.”
5:09:33 P.M.	H.R. 1913	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:35 P.M.	H.R. 1913	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1913.
5:13:53 P.M.	H.R. 1913	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:58 P.M.	H.R. 1913	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 1306	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1306 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.”
5:14:23 P.M.	H.R. 1306	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:24 P.M.	H.R. 1306	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1306.
5:19:35 P.M.	H.R. 1306	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:19:42 P.M.	H.R. 1306	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:20:06 P.M.	H.R. 2156	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2156 — “To provide for the establishment of a national memorial and national monument to commemorate those killed by the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam on March 12, 1928, and for other purposes.”
5:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 2156	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 2156	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2156.
5:25:52 P.M.	H.R. 2156	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 2156	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:06 P.M.	H.R. 597	Mr. LaHood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 597 — “To take lands in Sonoma County, California, into trust as part of the reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.”
5:26:16 P.M.	H.R. 597	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:17 P.M.	H.R. 597	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 597.
5:29:20 P.M.	H.R. 597	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:22 P.M.	H.R. 597	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:12 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
6:30:45 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.
6:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 1397	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1397 — “To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other purposes.”
6:54:12 P.M.	H.R. 1397	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 – 0 (Roll no. 345).
6:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 1397	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:49 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from the Honorable Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State, indicating that, at the Special Election held on June 6, 2017, the Honorable Jimmy Gomez was duly elected Representative in Congress for the 34th Congressional District, State of California.
6:55:45 P.M.		ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-elect Jimmy Gomez from the Thirty-Fourth Congressional District, State of California, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.
6:56:41 P.M.		The gentlewoman from the California delegation, Representative Maxine Waters, addressed the House and introduced Representative Jimmy Gomez, Thirty-Fourth District, California.
7:02:10 P.M.		ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the Gentleman from California, the whole number of the House is 434.
7:02:18 P.M.	H.R. 1719	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1719 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, and for other purposes.”
7:10:53 P.M.	H.R. 1719	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 15 (Roll no. 346).
7:10:54 P.M.	H.R. 1719	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:57 P.M.	H.R. 1719	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:00 P.M.	H.R. 622	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Stewart asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 622, a bill originally introduced by Representative Chaffetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:11:31 P.M.	H.R. 2810	SUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 2810. Agreed to without objection.
7:12:26 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:40 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting an notification of an Executive Order to amend Executive Order 13761 of January 13, 2017. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-51).
7:34:23 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:10:00 P.M.		Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 431.
9:11:00 P.M.		Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:11:58 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:59 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 12, 2017.

House Activity 7/10/2017

10:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:29 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:01:13 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 415, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:01:37 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:12 A.M.		Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission – Pursuant to Section 431(a)(3) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-31), the Democratic Leader appointed Ms. Nicola Miner of San Francisco, California; Ms. Jennifer Siebel Newsom of San Francisco, California.
10:02:43 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 415. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2017.