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09/30/2017 Nativegrl77

We are Working Washington

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09/29/2017 Nativegrl77

Wrap Up 9/28/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #312, Ralph R. Erickson to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit; invoked: 95-1. Confirmation of Ralph Erickson to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit; confirmed: 95-1. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #251, Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas,… MORE

Wrap Up 9/27/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #95, Heath Tarbert to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; confirmed: 87-8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #106, Makam Delrahaim to be Assistant Attorney General; confirmed: 73-21. Legislative Business Passed H.R.3819: to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the MORE

Wrap Up 9/26/2017 No Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Passed S.1866, Hurricane Relief Act. Calendar #78, S.1028: to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a National Family Caregiving Strategy, and for other purposes, with Collins substitute amendment and title amendment. Adopted Calendar #115, S.Res.114, expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in… MORE

Wrap Up 9/25/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #176, William Emanuel to be a Member, NLRB; confirmed: 49-47. No Legislative Business No Executive Business … MORE

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Last Floor Action: 9/28/2017
4:02:16 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 2, 2017.

9:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:01 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. J. Todd Mullins, Christ Fellowship Church, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
9:01:01 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:01 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Napolitano to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:09 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:17:16 A.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
9:18:00 A.M.	S. 1866	Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1866 — “To provide the Secretary of Education with waiver authority for the reallocation rules and authority to extend the deadline by which funds have to be reallocated in the campus-based aid programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 due to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria, to provide equitable services to children and teachers in private schools, and for other purposes.”
9:18:02 A.M.	S. 1866	Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:18:35 A.M.	S. 1866	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1866.
9:25:22 A.M.	S. 1866	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:24 A.M.	S. 1866	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:26:18 A.M.	H.R. 2792	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 533. H.R. 2792 — “To amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act.”
9:26:23 A.M.	H.R. 2792	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2792. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. The resolution provides a structured rule for H.R. 2824, and closed rule for H.R. 2792. It provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills.
9:27:31 A.M.	H.R. 2792	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2792.
10:19:05 A.M.	H.R. 2792	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:20:16 A.M.	H.R. 2792	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2792, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Danny Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
10:20:55 A.M.	H.R. 3823	Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3823 resumed.
10:21:54 A.M.	H.R. 3823	Mr. Nadler moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
10:22:30 A.M.	H.R. 3823	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to increase by $1 billion the amount appropriated to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
10:28:44 A.M.	H.R. 3823	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:52:45 A.M.	H.R. 3823	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 227 (Roll no. 541).
10:59:46 A.M.		WELCOMING BACK REPRESENTATIVE STEVE SCALISE – The Speaker recognized Representative Steve Scalise to address the House upon his return to the Chamber.
11:25:13 A.M.	H.R. 3823	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 155 (Roll no. 542).
11:25:15 A.M.	H.R. 3823	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:25:27 A.M.	H.R. 2792	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2792 — “To amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act.”
11:32:52 A.M.	H.R. 2792	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 171 (Roll no. 543).
11:32:55 A.M.	H.R. 2792	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:33:03 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal, which the Chair will put de novo.
11:33:14 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
11:33:27 A.M.		Mr. Goodlatte filed a report from the Committee on Judiciary on H. Res. 488.
11:46:06 A.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 for the upcoming week.
12:21:06 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2266 with an amendment.
12:21:07 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 Agreed to without objection.
12:22:55 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 29, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, October 2, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business Agreed to without objection.
12:24:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:36:19 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:42:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
4:00:13 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 September 28, 2017, at 3:07 p.m.: that the Senate passed with an amendment H.R. 3823.
4:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Mr. Smith (NE) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s Table and agree to the Senate amendment.
4:01:37 P.M.	H.R. 3823	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
4:01:38 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:01:47 P.M.		Mr. Smith (NE) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 28, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, October 2, 2017, when it shall convene at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
4:02:07 P.M.		Mr. Smith (NE) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:02:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:02:16 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 2, 2017.

House Activity 9/27/2017

3:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:49 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Dennis Jokela, Chaplain, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, Kalamazoo, MI.
3:01:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
3:01:27 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:01:44 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.
3:01:45 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 September 27, 2017 at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1866, S. 1028, S. 504, S. 1057, and S. 870.
3:27:01 P.M.	H. Res. 538	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 538 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
3:28:52 P.M.	H. Res. 538	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 538.
4:27:29 P.M.	H. Res. 538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 538, 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.
4:28:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:28:38 P.M.	S. 327	Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 327 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a safe harbor related to certain investment fund research reports, and for other purposes.”
4:29:01 P.M.	S. 327	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:29:02 P.M.	S. 327	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 327.
4:36:33 P.M.	S. 327	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:35 P.M.	S. 327	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:37:15 P.M.	H.R. 3229	Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3229 — “To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes.”
4:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 3229	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:34 P.M.	H.R. 3229	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3229.
4:50:45 P.M.	H.R. 3229	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:50:46 P.M.	H.R. 3229	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:58 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 538, agreeing to H. Res. 538, and suspending the rules and agreeing to H. Res. 311, which were all debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
4:51:27 P.M.	H. Res. 538	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 538 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
5:14:41 P.M.	H. Res. 538	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 187 (Roll no. 538).
5:23:07 P.M.	H. Res. 538	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 190 (Roll no. 539).
5:23:08 P.M.	H. Res. 538	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:33 P.M.	H. Res. 311	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 311 — “Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.”
5:30:38 P.M.	H. Res. 311	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 540).
5:30:42 P.M.	H. Res. 311	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:30:43 P.M.	H. Res. 311	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:32:57 P.M.		Mr. Curbelo (FL) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 28. Agreed to without objection.
5:33:19 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 538. H.R. 3823 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes.”
5:33:24 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3823 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. The rule also provides for suspension authority on the legislative day of September 28, 2017.
5:34:28 P.M.	H.R. 3823	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3823.
6:43:36 P.M.	H.R. 3823	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:43:46 P.M.	H.R. 3823	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3823 is postponed.
6:44:22 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:49:01 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:58:02 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 3819without amendment
6:59:39 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – Subsequently, the House resumed Special Order speeches.
8:06:16 P.M.		Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:06:27 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:06:28 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 28, 2017.

House Activity 9/26/2017

10:00:05 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:11 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Brat to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:34 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.
11:08:26 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.
12:00:06 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. William Lynn Nash, Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, Mangham, Louisiana
12:01:50 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Shimkus demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:02:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Davis of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:22 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.
12:22:34 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 September 26, 2017, at 11:43 a.m.: that the Senate passed H.R. 2810 with an amendment
12:23:08 P.M.	H. Res. 533	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 533 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2792) to amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act; and for other purposes.”
12:27:16 P.M.	H. Res. 533	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 533.
1:01:09 P.M.	H. Res. 533	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 533, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:02:00 P.M.		Mr. Burgess moved pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 3:00 p.m. on September 27, 2017
1:03:00 P.M.		On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by voice vote.
1:04:20 P.M.	H. Res. 533	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 533 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2792) to amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act; and for other purposes.”
1:04:21 P.M.	H. Res. 533	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 533, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:28:21 P.M.	H. Res. 533	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 189 (Roll no. 532).
1:38:05 P.M.	H. Res. 533	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 190 (Roll no. 533).
1:38:06 P.M.	H. Res. 533	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:38:20 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal.
1:45:41 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 – 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 534).
1:45:43 P.M.	H.R. 296	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Gaetz asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as first sponsor of H.R. 296, 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.
1:46:48 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 533. H.R. 2824 — “To amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.”
1:46:53 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2792. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. The resolution provides a structured rule for H.R. 2824, and closed rule for H.R. 2792. It provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills.
1:47:22 P.M.	H.R. 2824	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 533 and Rule XVIII.
1:47:23 P.M.	H.R. 2824	The Speaker designated the Honorable Martha Roby to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
1:48:07 P.M.	H.R. 2824	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2824.
2:27:04 P.M.	H.R. 2824	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (NE), numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-331 to allow states to take into account staffing, community resource, and other requirements when determining how to operate at least one home visiting model in communities in need of services.
2:27:15 P.M.	H.R. 2824	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 533, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (NE) amendment No. 1.
2:31:55 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On agreeing to the Smith (NE) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:17 P.M.	H.R. 2824	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pascrell, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-331 to maintain MIECHV’s current focus of funding evidence-based home visiting programs that strengthen families to make kids healthier, safer, and more ready to learn when they start school by striking the provision in the bill that would add `increasing employment and earnings’ to the program’s measured outcomes.
2:32:20 P.M.	H.R. 2824	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 533, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pascrell amendment No. 2.
2:40:04 P.M.	H.R. 2824	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pascrell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pascrell demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
2:40:34 P.M.	H.R. 2824	An amendment, offered by Ms. DelBene, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-331 to eliminate the bill’s matching requirement for tribal home visiting programs.
2:40:39 P.M.	H.R. 2824	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 533, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 3.
2:44:19 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On agreeing to the DelBene amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:44:36 P.M.	H.R. 2824	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Murphy (FL), numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-331 to require HRSA, to the extent it continues to allocate Home Visiting funding to states and territories based in whole or in part on the relative share of families with young children living at or below the federal poverty line in each state and territory, to utilize the most accurate federal data available for each jurisdiction.
2:44:39 P.M.	H.R. 2824	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 533, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment No. 4.
2:48:48 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:24 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Mr. Smith (NE) moved that the Committee now rise.
2:50:44 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:56 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2824 as unfinished business.
2:51:22 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:14:54 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.
3:14:55 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2824 — “To amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.”
3:15:20 P.M.	H.R. 2824	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:15:49 P.M.	H.R. 2824	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:41:52 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On agreeing to the Pascrell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 231 (Roll no. 535).
3:42:15 P.M.	H.R. 2824	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2824.
3:42:52 P.M.	H.R. 2824	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:43:17 P.M.	H.R. 2824	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.
3:43:56 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
3:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment to strike the two additional requirements in the underlying bill to allow for a clean reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (MIECHV).
3:50:11 P.M.	H.R. 2824	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:59:39 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 232 (Roll no. 536).
4:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 2824	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 214 – 209 (Roll no. 537).
4:05:38 P.M.	H.R. 2824	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:45 P.M.		Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission – Pursuant to section 603 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Matt Salmon, Mesa, AZ.
4:09:04 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:27:24 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:48:19 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 538.
5:49:26 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
6:01:13 P.M.		Mr. Johnson (LA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:01:21 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:01:22 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to Clause 4 of Rule 16. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on September 27, 2017.

House Activity 9/25/2017

12:00:24 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:35 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:55 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.
12:20:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
2:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:29 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pittenger to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:40 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. today.
3:04:32 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
3:04:45 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:04:52 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2061 — “To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.”
3:05:09 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:05:12 P.M.	H.R. 2061	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2061.
3:24:58 P.M.	H.R. 2061	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:25:53 P.M.	H. Res. 311	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 311 — “Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.”
3:26:04 P.M.	H. Res. 311	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:26:07 P.M.	H. Res. 311	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.
3:44:22 P.M.	H. Res. 311	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:44:46 P.M.	S. 1141	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1141 — “To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict.”
3:44:55 P.M.	S. 1141	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:44:57 P.M.	S. 1141	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1141.
4:04:32 P.M.	S. 1141	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:34 P.M.	S. 1141	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:20 P.M.	H.R. 1235	Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1235 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.”
4:06:47 P.M.	H.R. 1235	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:06:49 P.M.	H.R. 1235	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1235.
4:21:35 P.M.	H.R. 1235	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:21:36 P.M.	H.R. 1235	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:57 P.M.	H.R. 2519	Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2519 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.”
4:22:06 P.M.	H.R. 2519	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:22:08 P.M.	H.R. 2519	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.
4:54:01 P.M.	H.R. 2519	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:54:03 P.M.	H.R. 2519	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:54:45 P.M.	S. 810	Mr. Ferguson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 810 — “To facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes.”
4:54:57 P.M.	S. 810	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:59 P.M.	S. 810	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 810.
4:58:43 P.M.	S. 810	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:45 P.M.	S. 810	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:59:27 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3823 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes.”
4:59:43 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:59:46 P.M.	H.R. 3823	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3823.
5:39:23 P.M.	H.R. 3823	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.
5:40:07 P.M.	H.R. 3819	Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3819 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
5:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 3819	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:40:24 P.M.	H.R. 3819	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3819.
5:54:05 P.M.	H.R. 3819	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 3819	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:54:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
6:30:08 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 533.
6:30:33 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinised 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.
6:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 3823	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3823 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes.”
6:53:13 P.M.	H.R. 3823	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 – 171 (Roll no. 530).
6:53:28 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2061 — “To reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes.”
7:00:40 P.M.	H.R. 2061	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 – 0 (Roll no. 531).
7:00:41 P.M.	H.R. 2061	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:01 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:26:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:28:02 P.M.		Mr. Evans moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:28:11 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:28:12 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 26, 2017.

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on this day 9/29 1994 – The U.S. House voted to end the practice of lobbyist buying meals and entertainment for members of Congress.

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1789 – A regular army was established by the U.S. War Department with several hundred men.

1829 – The first public appearance by London’s re-organized police force was met with jeers from political opponents. The force became known as Scotland Yard.

1902 – David Belasco opened his first Broadway theater.

1930 – Lowell Thomas made his debut on CBS Radio. He was in the radio business for the next 46 years.

1940 – The radio quiz show “Double or Nothing” debuted on the Mutual Radio Network.

1943 – U.S. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marchal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship Nelson.

1946 – “The Adventures of Sam Spade” debuted on CBS Radio.

1951 – The first network football game was televised by CBS-TV in color. The game was between the University of California and the University of Pennsylvania.

1953 – “Make Room for Daddy” premiered on ABC-TV.

1955 – “A View From the Bridge,” a play by Arthur Miller, opened in New York at the Coronet Theater.

1957 – The New York Giants played their last game at the Polo Grounds. The next year the Giants were in San Francisco, CA.

1960 – “My Three Sons” debuted on ABC-TV.

1962 – U.S. President John F. Kennedy nationalized the Mississippi National guard in response to city officials defying federal court orders. The orders had been to enroll James Meredith at the University of Mississippi.

1963 – “My Favorite Martian” premiered on CBS-TV.

1963 – “The Judy Garland Show” premiered on CBS-TV.

1967 – The International Monetary Fund reformed monetary systems around the world.

1977 – Eva Shain became the first woman to officiate a heavyweight title boxing match. About 70 million people watched Muhammad Ali defeat Ernie Shavers on NBC-TV.

1982 – In Chicago, IL, seven people died after taking capsules of Extra-Strength Tylenol that had been laced with cyanide. 264,000 bottles were recalled.

1983 – The War Powers Act was used for the first time by the U.S. Congress when they authorized President Reagan to keep U.S. Marines in Lebanon for 18 more months.

1983 – “A Chorus Line” with performance number 3,389 became the longest running show on Broadway.

1984 – Irish officials announced that they had intercepted the Marita Anne carrying seven tons of U.S.-purchased weapons. The weapons were intended for the Irish Republican Army.

1984 – Elizabeth Taylor was voted to be the world’s most beautiful woman in a Louis Harris poll. Taylor was at the time in the Betty Ford Clinic overcoming a weight problem.

1986 – Mary Lou Retton announced that she was quitting gymnastics.

1988 – The space shuttle Discovery took off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. It was the first manned space flight since the Challenger disaster.

1990 – “Millie’s Book” by First Lady Barbara Bush was the best-selling non-fiction book in the U.S.

1992 – Magic Johnson announced that he was returning to professional basketball. The comeback ended the following November.

1992 – Brazilian lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to impeach President Fernando Collor de Mello.

1993 – Bosnia’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to reject an international peace plan unless Bosnian Serbs returned land that had been taken by force.

1994 – The U.S. House voted to end the practice of lobbyist buying meals and entertainment for members of Congress.

1998 – Hasbro announced plans to introduce an action figure of retired U.S. General Colin Powell.

2008 – The Dow Industrial Average lost 777 points. It was the largest one-day decline to date. The drop came after the U.S. House of Representatives had voted down a $700 billion bank bailout plan.

2010 – In China, Canton Tower became operational.

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FDA/USDA ~~ September 2017 Alerts&Safety Farmers&Rachers extra time to file Claim Losses

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Belmont Sausage Co. Recalls Smoked Turkey Drumstick Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensBelmont Sausage Co., an Elk Grove Village, Ill. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of smoked turkey products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
America New York RI Wang Food Group Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen America New York RI Wang Food Group, a Maspeth, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 63,823 pounds of Heat Treated but Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable pork sausage products and beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
King Soopers said today it has recalled its chicken salad sandwiches that are sold in King Soopers and City Market stores, located in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 097-2017, Ronald A. Chisholm, Ltd. Recalls Pork Belly Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection (Aug 26, 2017).
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 092-2017, Luvo Inc. (USA) Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Aug 12, 2017).
Death Wish Coffee Co. Announces Recall of Nitro Cold Brew Cans From Retailers, Online Sales

Nature Supplement Inc. Issues Voluntary Florida Recall of Vegetable Vigra Due to Undeclared Sildenafil

Natures Supplement, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 260 bottles of VEGETABLE VIGRA, 200 mg capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis found this product to be tainted with Sidenafil. Sildenafil is an FDA approved drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, the presence of Sildenafil in the Vegetable Vigra product renders it an unapproved drug for which safety and efficacy has not been established, therefore subject to recall.

Gadget Island, Inc. Dba Gear Isle Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dietary Supplements Due to Undeclared Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Newark, CA, Gadget Island, Inc. is voluntarily recalling to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients sildenafil, desmethyl carbodenafil and tadalafil.

Rhino 7 Platinum 5000, UPC 617135861224, LOT# R7-D5K1011H
Papa Zen 3000, UPC 718122032587, LOT# NSS050888
Fifty Shades 6000, UPC 4026666146056, LOT# No Lot Number
Grande X 5800, UPC 640793555440, LOT# No Lot Number

Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil, tadalafil and desmethyl carbodenafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening. Among the adult male population who are most likely to use these products, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are the most at risk from these products.

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 097-2017, Ronald A. Chisholm, Ltd. Recalls Pork Belly Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection (Aug 26, 2017).
You are subscribed to FSIS Recall Cases: Retail Lists for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 101-2017, America New York RI Wang Food Group Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen (Sep 15, 2017).
German Sausage Haus, LLC, Recalls Meat Products Due To Possible Processing Deviation and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Contamination
German Sausage Haus, LLC, a Camano Island, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,252 pounds of Heat Treated, Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable (HTNFCNSS) meat products due to a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.
America New York RI Wang Food Group Recalls Sausage Products Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
America New York RI Wang Food Group, a Maspeth, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 53,973 pounds of Heat Treated but Not Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable pork sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen
Inspection Program For Siluriformes Fish, Including Catfish for USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The topic has recently been updated and new information is now available.
Updated – Operations/Inspections, International Affairs: Importing and Exporting, FSIS published a letter to exporters of Siluriformes fish products providing guidance: Letter

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Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma Granted Extra Time, Procedures, to Document and Claim Disaster Losses

09/13/2017 04:30 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced special procedures to assist producers who lost crops or livestock or had other damage to their farms or ranches as a result of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Also, because of the severe and widespread damage caused by the hurricanes, USDA will provide additional flexibility to assist farm loan borrowers.
Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Diabetes Infusion Sets

09/12/2017 03:20 PM EDT

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it has started to inform patients worldwide of a voluntary recall of specific lots of infusion sets used with all models of Medtronic insulin pumps. The recall is related to a certain discontinued component in these infusion sets and does not include insulin pumps or glucose sensors.
Bravo Produce Inc. Retira Maradol Papaya de Productores y Exportadores de Carica Papaya de Tecomán y Costa Alegre SPR de RL y empacadas por Frutas Selectas de Tijuana, S. de R.L. de C.V. Por posible riesgo a la salud09/12/2017 11:56 AM EDT Bravo Produce Inc de San Ysidro, está retirando Maradol Papaya, cultivadas por Productores y Exportadores de Carica Papaya de Tecoman y Costa Alegre SPR de RL y empacadas por Frutas Selectas de Tijuana, S. de R.L. de C.V., como manera preventiva, debido a que dicho producto ha probado positivo para Salmonella, es de suma importancia mencionar que dicha bacteria puede afectar a niños, ancianos y personas con sistemas inmunológicos débiles. Los síntomas a experimentar son fiebre, diarrea, náusea, vómito y dolor abdominal. En raras circunstancias, la infección por Salmonella puede resultar en el organismo entrando en el torrente sanguíneo y la producción de enfermedades graves, como las infecciones arteriales (es decir, los aneurismas infectados), endocarditis y artritis.
Bravo Produce Inc. Recalls Maradol Papaya from Productores Y Exportadores De Carica Papaya De Tecomán Y Costa Alegre SPR of RL and Packed by Frutas Selectas De Tijuana, S. De R.L. De C.V. Because of Possible Health Risk

09/10/2017 04:14 PM EDT

Bravo Produce Inc. of San Ysidro, is withdrawing Maradol Papaya, grown by Productores y Exportadores de Carica Papaya de Tecomán y Costa Alegre SPR of RL and packed by Frutas Selectas de Tijuana, S. de RL de CV, as a preventive measure, because the product has tested positive for Salmonella by exams done by FDA. It is extremely important to mention that this bacterium can affect children, elderly and people with weak immune systems. Symptoms are fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 100-2017, Northside Noodle Company Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Sep 8, 2017).
Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Single Serve Cups of San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt

09/08/2017 07:52 PM EDT

Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is recalling 272 cases of one specific lot of its 4-4 ounce packages of “San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt” bearing a UPC bar code of 47502 19701 because the individual cups inside the carton may be mislabeled as Seafood Salad with Real Mayonnaise and does not declare “milk”. The outer carton is correct and has the correct ingredient statement which declares “milk”. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Northside Noodle Company Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

09/08/2017 02:02 PM EDT

Northside Noodle Company, an Iron Mountain, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens (soy)
Garden of Life LLC Issues Recall of Baby Organic Liquid Formula

09/08/2017 09:49 AM EDT

Today, Garden of Life, LLC, is issuing a voluntary precautionary recall of its new supplement for infants, Baby Organic Liquid, because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and potentially pose a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid.
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 099-2017, Demakes Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Aug 30, 2017)
Country Fresh Orlando LLC, Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

09/05/2017 11:40 AM EDT

Country Fresh Orlando, LLC. of Orlando, Florida, is recalling 5,999 cases of diced bell pepper, vegetable kabobs, and creole and fajita mixed diced vegetables (product descriptions attached), because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Recommends Separating Dosing

AUDIENCE: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Cardiology, Pharmacy

ISSUE: FDA is recommending that patients avoid taking the potassium-lowering drug sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) at the same time as other medicines taken by mouth. A study found that sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds to many commonly prescribed oral medicines, decreasing the absorption and therefore effectiveness of those oral medicines. To reduce this likelihood, we recommend separating the dosing of sodium polystyrene sulfonate from other orally administered medicines by at least 3 hours. We are updating the sodium polystyrene sulfonate drug labels to include information about this dosing separation.
Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls ShopRite Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips
Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were sold in 24 oz. bags bearing a UPC bar code of 041190 02668 and Best if Used By dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019.
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 095-2017, Expresco Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Skewer Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (Aug 23, 2017)
PharMEDium Services, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all unexpired lots of Oxytocin Compounded with Either Lactated Ringers or Lactated Ringers and Dextrose Due to Sub-Potency

09/01/2017 03:15 PM EDT

PharMEDium Services, LLC (PharMEDium) is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and all unexpired lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and Dextrose products that were produced between July 6, 2017 and August 29, 2017 to the hospital/user level. The recall is being issued based on laboratory test results indicating a lower than expected potency on certain lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and Oxytocin Compounded with Lactated Ringers and Dextrose which would lead to a lower dose being administered.
Hospira Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall For Lots of Hydromorphone HCl Injection, USP, CII, (2 mg/mL) 1mg/mL Vial, and Levophed® (Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP), 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Vial, Due to a Lack of Sterility Assurance

09/01/2017 10:22 AM EDT

Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Hydromorphone HCI Injection, USP, CII (2 mg/mL) 1mg/mL Vial and four lots of Levophed® (Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP), 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Vial due to a potential lack of sterility assurance resulting from use of a damaged sterilizing filter for nitrogen used in the manufacturing process. To date, Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls ShopRite Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips

09/01/2017 07:10 PM EDT

Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were sold in 24 oz. bags bearing a UPC bar code of 041190 02668 and Best if Used By dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019.
Alcohol Pads or Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Towelettes by Foshan Flying Medical Products: FDA Alert – Lack of Sterility Assurance and Other Quality Issues

AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Health Professional, Patient
ISSUE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients not to use alcohol pads or benzalkonium chloride antiseptic towelettes made by Foshan Flying Medical Products Co. Ltd., located in China, due to the lack of sterility assurance and other quality issues. These products are distributed by Total Resources International, Walnut, California, and Simple Diagnostics Inc., Williston Park, New York. The use of these alcohol pads and antiseptic towelettes could cause infections
PharMEDium Services, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of all unexpired lots of Oxytocin Compounded with Either Lactated Ringers or Lactated Ringers and Dextrose Due to Sub-Potency

09/01/2017 03:15 PM EDT

PharMEDium Services, LLC (PharMEDium) is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and all unexpired lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and Dextrose products that were produced between July 6, 2017 and August 29, 2017 to the hospital/user level. The recall is being issued based on laboratory test results indicating a lower than expected potency on certain lots of Oxytocin compounded with Lactated Ringers and Oxytocin Compounded with Lactated Ringers and Dextrose which would lead to a lower dose being administered.
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 095-2017, Expresco Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Skewer Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (Aug 23, 2017)
Hospira Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall For Lots of Hydromorphone HCl Injection, USP, CII, (2 mg/mL) 1mg/mL Vial, and Levophed® (Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP), 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Vial, Due to a Lack of Sterility Assurance 09/01/2017 10:22 AM EDT Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Hydromorphone HCI Injection, USP, CII (2 mg/mL) 1mg/mL Vial and four lots of Levophed® (Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP), 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) Vial due to a potential lack of sterility assurance resulting from use of a damaged sterilizing filter for nitrogen used in the manufacturing process. To date, Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: FDA Statement – Two Clinical Trials on Hold

AUDIENCE: Oncology ISSUE: Based on data from two recently halted clinical trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is issuing this statement to inform the public, health care professionals, and oncology clinical investigators about the risks associated with the use of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in combination with dexamethasone and an immunomodulatory agent (lenalidomide or pomalidomide) for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is not approved for treatment of multiple myeloma.