We are Working Washington

BossFeed Briefing for June 24, 2017. Last Tuesday, Uber began to allow in-app tipping nationwide. Last Wednesday, the public got word of the death of Betty Dukes, the Walmart greeter who led a landmark class-action gender discrimination lawsuit against the giant retailer. And tomorrow, the U.S. Senate might or might not vote on one or another bill which could or could not repeal Obamacare with or without replacing it.

A dramatic spike

Three things to know this week:

Fast food striker and Working Washington leader Crystal Thompson wrote in The Stranger about her lived experience fighting for $15/hour, and then getting it in her paycheck. Her income is up, her chain is expanding, and she’s thinking about going back to school and maybe even taking a vacation someday.

85% of gig economy workers applying for loans make $500 or less per month from these jobs, according to one new survey. More than half take in less than $100/month, and of course most have other jobs too.

President Trump’s two nominees to serve on the National Labor Relations Board are likely to be confirmed by the Senate and sworn into office shortly. They are then expected to reverse several key workers’ rights decisions, including a goundbreaking ruling that franchisors could be held responsible for working conditions at their chains.

Two things to ask:

upside down And what percent of them think $15/hour is too much? The average CEO of a public company in the Northwest was paid $3.6 million last year. Seventy-six percent of CEOs and their board members believe that’s “the correct level” of pay.

Can you imagine anything that would take more strength? It was really hard and scary and apparently nightmare-inducing when the CEO of Box turned down a $600 million offer for his company. At one point some people were critical and there was a long meeting or two and it was all very difficult and once the company even had take out some loans.

And one thing that’s worth a closer look:

More than 5,000 agricultural workers died on the job in the U.S. from 2003 – 2011, and according to OSHA there’s been a “dramatic spike” in fatalities since then. Audrey Dutton’s compelling look at farmworker health & safety conditions, originally written for the Idaho Statesman, looks at why agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries out there, with hazards including heavy equipment, heat stroke, chemical exposure, and even manure lagoons, which present a particularly gruesome risk of drowning. Growing concerns about immigration enforcement are an added hazard compounding the other risks, as are rules which forbid federal heath & safety inspections of farms with 10 or fewer employees, even in the event somebody dies on the job.

Read this far?

tophat Consider yourself briefed, boss.

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Jinyoung Englund … Don’t let the GOP get away with their lies

07/25/2017 Nativegrl77

Jinyoung's "alternative facts"

Thought Republicans couldn’t sink any lower? They just did.

Jinyoung Englund, the Republican running for state Senate against Democrat Manka Dhingra in the 45th Legislative District, has sent out mailers that flat-out lie about her positions. She’s hiding her extreme view from Washington voters!

Join the Resistance! The 45th District election is no ordinary election; it will determine control of the Senate. If voters buy Englund’s lies, Democrats will lose — and we’ll be facing years of continued Republican obstruction in Olympia.

Don’t let Englund and the GOP get away with their lies. Pitch in to our Rapid Response Fund to help us EXPOSE Englund and ELECT Manka Dhingra and other great Democrats!

As Englund’s own words show, she is lying about her positions on reproductive rights and climate change. This is a candidate so extreme that she received a “Future Leader” award from a Ted Cruz super PAC — but now she’s pretending to be “centrist” and “reasonable.”

We can’t let her get away with it. The state Senate and Governor Inslee’s entire progressive agenda hang in the balance.

Up and down the ticket, from Donald Trump to Jinyoung Englund, Republicans are counting on “alternative facts” and lying to voters to help them win. We need to counter their lies with the truth about their record and their positions. Your donation to our Rapid Response Fund will allow us to strike back and expose the lies. Will you pitch in before it’s too late?

Thank you,
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Dreamers, the CFPB & trumpcare … The progress report

07/25/2017 Nativegrl77

July 21, 2017

In the last 48 hours, Senate Republicans moved from nearly giving up on Trumpcare to cutting deals for its passage. As we’ve seen time and time again, no deals or tweaks can make Trumpcare better. Yesterday, the Congressional Budget Office released a new score for the tweaked BCRA; which confirmed 22 million people will still lose their health care.

Senate Republicans are offering $200 billion to Senators from Medicaid expansion states to trick them into supporting a health care repeal bill that slashes $756 billion from the program. The bribe doesn’t come close to making-up for the drastic cuts to Medicaid. As Aviva Aron-Dine, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, told the Huffington Post’s Jonathan Cohn, “It’s only going to be more expensive to cover these people through private plans with a wrap. So you’re talking about covering a minority of the expansion population at best.”

Despite not even knowing what bill they’re trying to pass, they’re aiming to vote on a motion to proceed that would start debate on Trumpcare Tuesday. If Senate Republicans pass their motion, a series of votes that decide between the health of Americans and the wealthy few will follow.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the Dream Act of 2017, which would grant legal status and establish a path to citizenship for DREAMers. Eight out of ten voters, including more than 7 in 10 Republicans, believe DREAMers should be allowed to remain in the US legally. Ending DACA would result in a loss of $460.3 billion from the national GDP over the next 10 years, and remove an estimated 685,000 workers from the nation’s economy. Attorneys general from 19 states plus DC signed a letter to President Trump asking him to protect and preserve DACA — they understand that it’s about the lives of the 787,580 beneficiaries deferred action protects, as well as our nation as a whole. “The consequences of rescinding DACA would be severe, not just for the hundreds of thousands of young people who rely on the program — and for their employers, schools, universities, and families — but for the country’s economy as a whole,” the attorneys general write.

#RipOffClause. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its final rule prohibiting class action bans in forced arbitration clauses in consumer financial contracts. The rule restores our day in court for widespread violations of the law. Forced arbitration simply gives companies a license to steal. One example:Wells Fargo allegedly committed fraud by creating millions of fake accounts and then told its customers: “Too bad, you can’t have your day in court.” Although the CFPB rule is final, our work has just begun. Conservatives plan to repeal the CFPB arbitration rule under the CRA with a vote in the House as soon as Tuesday.

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New rules … The new distracted driving law signed by Gov. Jay Insee. How does it work?

07/24/2017 Nativegrl77

There are two parts to the law.

One part, the Electronics DUI offense, prohibits people from holding any electronic device in their hand while driving, stopped in traffic or stopped at a light. Officers who see drivers holding an electronic device in their hand will be able to pull the driver over as a primary offense. You are allowed to hold your phone to contact emergency services or if you are parked or pulled over and safely stopped out of the way of traffic. Troopers say the side of the freeway is not a good option.

The second part refers to other activities that could cause distracted driving, such as, but not limited to, eating, smoking, reading or grooming. This is a secondary offense, meaning you must be pulled over for another offense, such as a dangerous lane change, to be cited for such an activity, and the activity interfered with safe driving.

This part of the law only applies if an officer catches a driver being distracted while committing a standard traffic offense, such as running a stop sign because their coffee spilled.

How much is the E-DUI fine?

People caught holding a personal electronic device while driving or on the road will be fined $136. If a driver receives a second E-DUI ticket within five years, the fine will be $234.

How much is the fine for other types of distractions? $99.

When does ticketing start?

The Washington State Patrol will not ticket people until after a six-month grace period. Ticketing by WSP begins January. Other police agencies could ticket drivers starting Sunday.

What kinds of devices are prohibited?

All electronic devices, even tablets, laptops and video games.

If I’m cited, will it be reported to my insurance company?

Tickets for driving while using handheld electronics will go on your record and be reported to your insurance provider.

Can I talk on the phone with a Bluetooth earpiece?

Yes, as long as you don’t hold the electronic device in your hand.

Can I use a device on a car cradle or mount?

Yes, but the law only allows for “minimal use of a finger” to start an app or device. Drivers should start GPS or music before they start driving. Typing in a phone number on a mounted device, for example, is not allowed.
Drivers can use some functions of their phones as long as they can start use by no more than a single touch or swipe without holding the phone. Examples would be making a voice-activated call or starting music.
You cannot use a mounted phone to do more complex functions such as read, type messages, type in a phone number, access information, watch videos, play games or use the camera. Basically, anything that would take more than a single touch.

Will officers be able to check my phone?

Officers will not check your phone when they pull you over.

What if I was looking down, but not at my phone? How will troopers check?

The driver must be seen by a law enforcement official with their phone or device in their hand before they pull them over. Other drivers must not try to take photos of distracted drivers because they will also be violating the law.

What about emergency calls?

You are allowed to hold your device to make an emergency call, such as to 911.

What’s not included in the law?

Transit and emergency vehicle drivers are exempt. Drivers of commercial vehicles must follow federal laws. Two-way radios, citizens band radios, or amateur radio equipment are not included in the law.

If I do get a ticket but have a reason for using the phone, how can I dispute it?

Like with any other ticket, drivers can go to court to argue their case.

How do you think this new law will affect traffic and safety on the roads?

The purpose of this law is to improve traffic and prevent crashes from happening.

If someone must answer a or place call while they’re on the road, how should they handle it?

You can answer or place a hands-free phone call using a Bluetooth earpiece. If your phone is on a car cradle or mount, you can answer your phone with a single touch or swipe and speak using an earpiece or the speaker function. You can also place calls on a mounted device by using your phone’s voice function.

For more information, visit the TargetZero website.

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the senate July 14-20 CONGRESS 2017 the house

07/23/2017 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, July 24, 2017. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #100, David Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, with all post-cloture time expiring at 5:30pm. Monday, July 24th at 5:30pm –… MORE

Wrap Up 7/20/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #170, John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit; confirmed: 51-47. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #100, David Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior; invoked: 56-39. No Legislative Business No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up 7/19/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #170, John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit; invoked: 51-48. No Legislative Business No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up 7/18/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #157, Patrick M. Shanahan, of Washington, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 92-7. No Legislative Business No Executive Business MORE

Wrap Up 7/17/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #157, Patrick M. Shanahan, of Washington, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 92-7. No Legislative Business No Executive Business MORE

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House Activity 7/20/2017

9:00:36 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:41 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:44 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mitchell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:02 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:29 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:15:44 A.M.	H.R. 2825	Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2825— “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
9:16:21 A.M.	H.R. 2825	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:16:23 A.M.	H.R. 2825	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2825.
9:56:10 A.M.	H.R. 2825	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.
9:57:30 A.M.	H.R. 218	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. H.R. 218 — “To provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay.”
9:57:35 A.M.	H.R. 218	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
9:57:45 A.M.	H.R. 218	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XVIII.
9:57:49 A.M.	H.R. 218	The Speaker designated the Honorable Gary J. Palmer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:58:22 A.M.	H.R. 218	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 218.
10:37:29 A.M.	H.R. 218	An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 115-235 to require mitigation measures, previously adopted in Public Law 111-11, to ensure that impacts to migratory birds, wildlife, and wetlands are minimized.
10:37:31 A.M.	H.R. 218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 1.
10:48:09 A.M.	H.R. 218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:48:42 A.M.	H.R. 218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 115-235 to amend section 7 to conform the text of H.R. 218 with the Senate text, S. 101.
10:48:46 A.M.	H.R. 218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 2.
10:51:31 A.M.	H.R. 218	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:45 A.M.	H.R. 218	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 115-235 to prohibit the Act from taking effect until $20 Million in federal funds given to Alaska for transportation purposes in King Cove is repaid to the Federal Government.
10:51:47 A.M.	H.R. 218	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 3.
10:59:25 A.M.	H.R. 218	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:00:15 A.M.	H.R. 218	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved that the Committee rise.
11:00:28 A.M.	H.R. 218	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:00:38 A.M.	H.R. 218	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 218 as unfinished business.
11:01:10 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:01:25 A.M.	H.R. 2825	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2825 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
11:34:06 A.M.	H.R. 2825	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 41 (Roll no. 403).
11:34:07 A.M.	H.R. 2825	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:34:15 A.M.	H.R. 218	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 218 — “To provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay.”
11:34:27 A.M.	H.R. 218	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:40:43 A.M.	H.R. 218	On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 234 (Roll no. 404).
11:45:13 A.M.	H.R. 218	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 260 (Roll no. 405).
11:45:47 A.M.	H.R. 218	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 218.
11:46:27 A.M.	H.R. 218	The previous question was ordered without objection.
11:46:37 A.M.	H.R. 218	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.
11:47:45 A.M.	H.R. 218	Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
11:47:58 A.M.	H.R. 218	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi 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 add a provision to the underlying bill requiring the road to be constructed using only materials and equipment manufactured in the United States.
11:53:11 A.M.	H.R. 218	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:53:18 A.M.	H.R. 218	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.
12:09:53 P.M.	H.R. 218	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 179 (Roll no. 406).
12:09:55 P.M.	H.R. 218	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:12:58 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:28:31 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns Thursday, July 20, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 24, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business Agreed to without objection.
12:29:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:49:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:48:01 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:48:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:48:10 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 24, 2017.

House Activity 7/19/2017

10:00:06 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Westerman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:31 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.
10:53:47 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 19.
12:00:17 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain Marshall Dunbar, Christian Community Action, Lewisville, TX
12:01:41 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. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings poned until later in the legislative day.
12:02:14 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Deutch to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:34 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.
12:35:31 P.M.	H. Res. 454	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 454 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 218) to provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay; and for other purposes.”
12:43:13 P.M.	H. Res. 454	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 454.
1:23:38 P.M.	H. Res. 454	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 454, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes 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.
1:24:11 P.M.		PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION – Mr. Cicilline was recognized to offer a privileged resolution subsequent to the foregoing notification. The Clerk reported the privileged resolution.
1:31:29 P.M.		Mr. Cicilline was recognized to be heard on the question of whether or not the resolution constituted a point of privilege and the Chair subsequently ruled that the resolution did not constitute a point of privilege.
1:36:31 P.M.		Mr. Cicilline moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
1:36:45 P.M.		Ms. Cheney moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
2:02:20 P.M.		On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 392).
2:02:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished question was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 454, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:02:41 P.M.	H. Res. 454	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 454 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 218) to provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay; and for other purposes.”
2:11:48 P.M.	H. Res. 454	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 192 (Roll no. 393).
2:23:29 P.M.	H. Res. 454	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 194 (Roll no. 394).
2:23:30 P.M.	H. Res. 454	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:33 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
2:23:46 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
2:23:58 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2017 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-55).
2:25:42 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. H.R. 2910 — “To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.”
2:25:47 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
2:26:29 P.M.	H.R. 2910	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XVIII.
2:26:30 P.M.	H.R. 2910	The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:26:38 P.M.	H.R. 2910	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2910.
3:08:01 P.M.	H.R. 2910	An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to prohibit the application of section 3 if any part of a pipeline facility that is a subject of the application is to be located on lands required under Federal, State, or local law to be managed for purposes of natural resource conservation or recreation.
3:08:02 P.M.	H.R. 2910	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 1.
3:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 2910	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 2910	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lynch, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to direct FERC, in considering an application for an authorization or certificate covered by the bill, to consult with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration regarding the extent of the applicant’s compliance with security guidance and best practice recommendations issued by TSA on pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures designed to ensure the public safety.
3:16:54 P.M.	H.R. 2910	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lynch amendment No. 2.
3:25:22 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On agreeing to the Lynch amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:25:45 P.M.	H.R. 2910	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-235 to improve FERC’s public comment and transparency process.
3:25:47 P.M.	H.R. 2910	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 3.
3:31:56 P.M.	H.R. 2910	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:32:48 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Mr. Upton moved that the Committee rise.
3:32:58 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:33:07 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2910 as unfinished business.
3:33:09 P.M.	H.R. 2883	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. H.R. 2883 — “To establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity.”
3:33:14 P.M.	H.R. 2883	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2910, H.R. 2883 and H.R. 218. The resolution makes in order at anytime on the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, relating to the bill H.R. 2825. Also the rule provides that the Committee on Appropriations may at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
3:34:25 P.M.	H.R. 2883	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XVIII.
3:34:26 P.M.	H.R. 2883	The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 2883	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2883.
4:14:55 P.M.	H.R. 2883	An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-235 to ensure that permitting authority for cross- border pipelines remains with the Department of State.
4:15:17 P.M.	H.R. 2883	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 1.
4:19:15 P.M.	H.R. 2883	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Engel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:19:34 P.M.	H.R. 2883	An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 115-235 to state FERC may not issue a certificate of crossing if any part of the oil or natural gas pipeline project is to be located on lands required under Federal, State, or local law to be managed for purposes of natural resource conservation or recreation.
4:19:59 P.M.	H.R. 2883	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 2.
4:25:11 P.M.	H.R. 2883	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 2883	An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Gene, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 115-235 to clarify the applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) to projects affected by the bill.
4:26:31 P.M.	H.R. 2883	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gene Green (TX) amendment No. 3.
4:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 2883	On agreeing to the Green, Gene amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:29:48 P.M.	H.R. 2883	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:59:14 P.M.	H.R. 2883	On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 246 (Roll no. 395).
5:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 2883	On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 247 (Roll no. 396).
5:05:06 P.M.	H.R. 2883	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2883.
5:05:34 P.M.	H.R. 2883	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:05:45 P.M.	H.R. 2883	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.
5:07:05 P.M.	H.R. 2883	Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5:07:21 P.M.	H.R. 2883	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran 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 a requirement that all iron and steel products used in construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of the border-crossing facility be produced in the United States.
5:12:27 P.M.	H.R. 2883	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:19:09 P.M.	H.R. 2883	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 232 (Roll no. 397).
5:25:18 P.M.	H.R. 2883	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 – 175 (Roll no. 398).
5:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 2883	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2910 — “To provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.”
5:25:58 P.M.	H.R. 2910	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:31:38 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 249 (Roll no. 399).
5:36:03 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 236 (Roll no. 400).
5:36:15 P.M.	H.R. 2910	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2910.
5:36:23 P.M.	H.R. 2910	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:37:07 P.M.	H.R. 2910	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.
5:37:40 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Mrs. Watson Coleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5:38:17 P.M.	H.R. 2910	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman 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 add at the end of the bill a section pertaining to no eminent domain authority under section 7(h) of such Act.
5:43:40 P.M.	H.R. 2910	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:50:19 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 239 (Roll no. 401).
5:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 2910	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 179 (Roll no. 402).
5:57:32 P.M.	H.R. 2910	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:58:48 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:17:49 P.M.		Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 20. Agreed to without objection.
6:18:44 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:01:41 P.M.		Mr. Garrett moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:01:54 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:01:55 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 20, 2017.

House Activity 7/18/2017

0:00:45 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:11 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Claudia Tenney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:03:46 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.
10:10:24 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.
12:00:23 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Terry Sanders, Victory House Ministry, Uniontown, PA
12:01:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:39 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Mast to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:18 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.
12:26:21 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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 18, 2017, at 9:19 a.m.: Appointments: Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission.
12:26:45 P.M.	H. Res. 451	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 451 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.”
12:29:20 P.M.	H. Res. 451	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 451.
1:02:10 P.M.	H. Res. 451	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 451, 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.
1:10:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:10:35 P.M.	H.R. 2786	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2786 — “To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility.”
1:10:51 P.M.	H.R. 2786	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:10:52 P.M.	H.R. 2786	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2786.
1:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 2786	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:25:43 P.M.	H.R. 2828	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2828 — “To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.”
1:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 2828	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:25:54 P.M.	H.R. 2828	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2828.
1:30:35 P.M.	H.R. 2828	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:30:37 P.M.	H.R. 2828	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:31:01 P.M.	H.R. 3050	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3050 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide Federal financial assistance to States to implement, review, and revise State energy security plans, and for other purposes.”
1:31:02 P.M.	H.R. 3050	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:31:03 P.M.	H.R. 3050	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3050.
1:42:05 P.M.	H.R. 3050	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:42:07 P.M.	H.R. 3050	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:42:16 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 451 and a motion to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:42:24 P.M.	H. Res. 451	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 451 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.”
2:07:25 P.M.	H. Res. 451	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 382).
2:08:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in the KC-130 military plane crash that occurred in Mississippi.
2:18:45 P.M.	H. Res. 451	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 188 (Roll no. 383).
2:18:47 P.M.	H. Res. 451	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:19:00 P.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION – Mr. Cicilline notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Cicilline was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution. The Chair subsequently announced that under rule XI, a resolution offered 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.
2:29:34 P.M.	H.R. 2786	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2786 — “To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility.”
2:36:53 P.M.	H.R. 2786	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 2 (Roll no. 384).
2:36:54 P.M.	H.R. 2786	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:05 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable John P. Sarbanes. Mr. Sarbanes submitted his resignation from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:37:38 P.M.	H. Res. 453	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 453 — “Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
2:38:03 P.M.	H. Res. 453	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:38:10 P.M.	H. Res. 453	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:35 P.M.	H.R. 806	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 451. H.R. 806 — “To facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.”
2:38:40 P.M.	H.R. 806	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 806 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:38:49 P.M.	H.R. 806	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 451 and Rule XVIII.
2:38:50 P.M.	H.R. 806	The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Reed to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:39:02 P.M.	H.R. 806	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 806.
3:37:33 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-229 to halt implementation of the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 if the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee finds that application could increase health risks to vulnerable populations including children, seniors, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and minority and low-income communities.
3:37:36 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 1.
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:47:02 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tonko, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-229 to strike subsection (b) of Section 3, which would to allow EPA to consider technological feasibility when determining what level of pollution is safe.
3:47:06 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 2.
3:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-229 to strike subsection (h) of section 3 (relating to exceptional events).
3:55:08 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 3.
4:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:03:16 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-229to close the loophole that prevents aggregating emissions from any oil or gas exploration or production well. Additionally, it seeks to require the EPA to add hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants.
4:03:18 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 4.
4:12:46 P.M.	H.R. 806	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 later in the legislative day.
4:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-229 to strike section 6 of the bill.
4:13:18 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 5.
4:23:04 P.M.	H.R. 806	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:23:49 P.M.	H.R. 806	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-229 to strike the underlying bill and replace it with a grant program to benefit regions with the poorest air quality.
4:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 451, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 6.
4:33:36 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Failed by voice vote.
4:34:01 P.M.	H.R. 806	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:05:32 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 232 (Roll no. 385).
5:09:28 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the Tonko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 241 (Roll no. 386).
5:13:39 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 235 (Roll no. 387).
5:17:20 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 242 (Roll no. 388).
5:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 806	On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 236 (Roll no. 389).
5:22:11 P.M.	H.R. 806	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 806.
5:22:29 P.M.	H.R. 806	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:22:41 P.M.	H.R. 806	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.
5:23:40 P.M.	H.R. 806	Mr. Cartwright moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5:24:23 P.M.	H.R. 806	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 prohibit the application of the Act and amendments if the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee finds that the application of the Act and amendments could increase, with respect to Americans without access to health insurance, certain health impacts.
5:31:11 P.M.	H.R. 806	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:37:34 P.M.	H.R. 806	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 235 (Roll no. 390).
5:44:32 P.M.	H.R. 806	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 – 199 (Roll no. 391).
5:44:34 P.M.	H.R. 806	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:14 P.M.		Mr. Graves (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3280.
5:45:45 P.M.		Ms. Cheney filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 454.
5:46:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:55:39 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:55:27 P.M.		Mr. Castro (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:55:33 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:55:34 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 19, 2017.

House Activity 7/17/2017

12:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:08 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott Taylor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:45 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.
12:18:00 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 17.
2:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:15 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.
2:01:40 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:07:19 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:45 P.M. today.
4:45:27 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
4:45:40 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:45:44 P.M.	H.R. 2210	Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2210 — “To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the “Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center”.”
4:46:11 P.M.	H.R. 2210	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:13 P.M.	H.R. 2210	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2210.
4:58:39 P.M.	H.R. 2210	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.
5:05:26 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 92 — “Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact.”
5:05:38 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:05:40 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 92.
5:13:31 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	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.
5:13:55 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended. H.J. Res. 76 — “Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to a enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.”
5:14:04 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:05 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 76.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	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.
5:40:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:25 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 17.
6:30:38 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.
6:30:57 P.M.	H.R. 2210	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2210 — “To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the “Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center”.”
6:55:26 P.M.	H.R. 2210	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0 (Roll no. 379).
6:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 2210	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:54 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 92 — “Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact.”
7:03:34 P.M.	H.J. Res. 92	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 0 (Roll no. 380).
7:04:01 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 76 — “Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to a enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.”
7:10:17 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 5 (Roll no. 381).
7:10:22 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:10:48 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 451.
7:12:27 P.M.		Mr. Simpson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3266.
7:12:46 P.M.		Mr. Culberson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3267.
7:13:05 P.M.		Mr. Aderholt filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3268.
7:13:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:26:02 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:21:14 P.M.		Mr. Abraham moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:21:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:27 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2017.

House Activity 7/14/2017

9:00:01 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:07 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:27 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:42 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:46 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:58 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:06:00 A.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.”
9:06:10 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:07:25 A.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 17 printed in House Report 115-217 to classify a vessel being repaired or dismantled to be a “recreational vessel” if the vessel shares elements of design and construction of traditional recreational vessels and is not normally engaged in a military or commercial undertaking when operating.
9:07:28 A.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 Byrne amendment No. 17.
9:15:53 A.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:16:12 A.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hunter, numbered 18 printed in House Report 115-217 to address forum selection for claims from foreign maritime crews.
9:16:14 A.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 Hunter amendment No. 18.
9:26:05 A.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hunter amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes 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.
9:26:31 A.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, numbered 43 printed in House Report 115-217 to require the Secretary of Defense to design and produce a military service medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans
9:26:43 A.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 McGovern amendment No. 43.
9:32:41 A.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:33:04 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 3: 16, 49, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, and 71.
9:33:11 A.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. 3.
9:53:16 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:53:40 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 4: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.
9:53:47 A.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. 4.
10:03:03 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:03:15 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 5: 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107.
10:03:22 A.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. 5.
10:04:31 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:04:46 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-217 as en bloc No. 6: 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121.
10:04:52 A.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. 6.
10:23:17 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:23:31 A.M.	H.R. 2810	An amendment, offered by Ms. Tenney, numbered 122 printed in House Report 115-217 to reinstate the Berry Amendment’s longstanding domestic sourcing requirement for stainless steel flatware and provides for a one year phase-in period.
10:23:33 A.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 Tenney amendment No. 122.
10:32:36 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Tenney amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:58:41 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 217 (Roll no. 372).
11:02:48 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 189 (Roll no. 373).
11:06:12 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 374).
11:09:48 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the Hunter amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 190 (Roll no. 375).
11:13:13 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 – 0 (Roll no. 376).
11:13:25 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2810.
11:13:58 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:14:27 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:14:55 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Ms. Lujan Grisham, M. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services.
11:15:09 A.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Grisham (NM) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section to prohibit any funds authorized to be appropriated in the underlying bill from being used to plan, develop, or construct any barriers, including walls or fences, along the international border of the United States.
11:27:29 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:29 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 377).
11:40:44 A.M.	H.R. 2810	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 344 – 81 (Roll no. 378).
11:40:46 A.M.	H.R. 2810	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:40:48 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
11:40:49 A.M.	H.R. 2810	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2810.
11:44:27 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. McCarthy for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
11:52:28 A.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 14, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 17, 2017 at noon for Morning-House debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:53:49 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:15:36 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:01:14 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:01:23 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:01:24 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017.