Daily Archives: 12/02/2017

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We appreciate you ~ SierraRise.org


Why stand apart, when we can rise together
Last November, we were shook. Trump had just been elected, and the country’s direction took a hard, hard right turn away from the positive vision we’ve been fighting for.

What has sustained us is knowing that so many people felt the same way — and weren’t willing to sit on the sidelines. We’ve seen a great burst of energy from our community, and we wanted to let you know how much that means to us, and what that motivation has accomplished.

This year, we’ve seen profound movement on many issues of importance to the SierraRise community:

  • The rusty patched bumble bee became the first bee in the continental United States to receive endangered species protections
  • The government tightened standards for lead exposure in public housing
  • Two terrible nominees — Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary and Sam Clovis for chief USDA scientist — dropped out
  • Multiple banks have sold off their investments in the Dakota Access pipeline
  • KFC promised to remove antibiotics from its chicken by next year
  • A group of 91 banks agreed to update its principles to reflect climate change and Indigenous rights
  • A massive tourism development at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers was voted down by the Navajo Nation Council
  • Hardware chain True Value agreed to phase out bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides
  • Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed to lead an investigation into Russia’s attempts to interfere with the 2016 election

Whether you wrote to decisionmakers, shared news with your friends, or volunteered for one of the movement leaders on these topics, we appreciate you for all that you’ve done. Seeing how this community has stuck together and lifted each other up, we know we can — and will — get through this.

Thank you for being there this year and next.

In this together,

The SierraRise team
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ALS … Sylvia Rolle, Change.org
Friends,

Mary McCreary is one of many ALS patients who are being denied coverage for Radicava – a new drug proven to slow the progression of the fatal, degenerative disease by up to 30%. Her insurance carrier refuses to provide access to this drug.

Her family started a petition to urge Aetna to reconsider their decision – and they need your help to fight back.

Mary was devastated when she learned of her ALS diagnosis in 2014. Still, she’s successfully managed her disease and is considered a “slow progressor.” ALS progression is usually different for every patient and many believe that disease duration should not be a factor in insurance coverage determination.

In fact, Medicare and other insurers are providing access to Radicava, sometimes without any additional conditions – yet Aetna is denying coverage to scores of patients. Mary believes this is unconscionable, as this drug gives patients like her a chance to survive as they wait for more treatment options to be found.

In recent months, supporters like you have stood with other ALS patients across the country – helping them win vital access to this new drug. Your voices have already helped encourage other insurance companies change their minds about ALS patients and Radicava.

If you believe that Mary deserves the same chance,
please sign and share this petition calling on Aetna to provide Radicava to their ALS patients, today.

Thank you,

Sylvia Rolle
Change.org Campaigns Team
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TAKE ACTION: Get these toxic chemicals out of our household products NOW


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TAKE ACTION! Get these toxic chemicals out of our household products NOW
TAKE ACTION
Dad and baby sleeping on sofa. (DGL Images/iStock)
Many of our household goods are manufactured with toxic flame retardants.

Keep the pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to finalize the ban on organohalogens now.

Dear Friends

Did you know that every day, you and I come in contact with toxic flame retardants? Many household goods—from the crib mattresses our babies sleep on to the sofa you may be sitting on right now or even the electronic device you are holding in your hand—are manufactured with chemicals that migrate out of these products and are linked to serious health risks.

That is why the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a groundbreaking decision to move forward with a ban on these chemicals in children’s products, furniture, mattresses, and the casings around electronics. But now, thanks to the Trump administration, that hard-fought victory is at risk.

The decision to ban these chemicals came out of a two-year effort by a diverse coalition including firefighters, pediatricians, consumer advocates, scientists and #Earthjustice supporters like you, who sent over 80,000 letters urging the #CPSC to ban toxic flame retardants from consumer products.

The ban could be delayed—or derailed—by Trump’s new nominee to the CPSC, Dana Baiocco, who has spent much of her career defending companies’ defective and dangerous products.

The CPSC made the right decision to begin the process to ban the use of organohalogen flame retardants. Keep the pressure on the CPSC to finalize the ban now.

These chemicals don’t stay in the products we buy—they get into the air and stick to household dust. Children and adults alike breathe them in, eat them when they touch dusty surfaces and then handle food, and even absorb them through their skin. As a result, 97 percent of U.S. residents have measurable quantities of toxic flame retardants in their blood.

Your family’s health should not be endangered by the couch they sit on or the cell phone they use. Let’s keep the pressure on and tell the CPSC to honor its promise to protect consumers and uphold the ban on these dangerous chemicals.

Sincerely,
Eve Gartner
Staff Attorney
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“I am begging you…”


There’s a petition taking off on Change.org started by Courtney McGovern, and we think you might be interested in signing it.

Change.org
Petitioning Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance: Convince Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to cover Radicava for my mother.

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My mom, Annagrace Peluso, is battling ALS. She was diagnosed in April 2017. In August 2017, a new medicine for ALS called Radicava was brought to the U.S. As you may guess, our family was excited to learn more about it and how it could benefit my mom. However, we have come across a roadblock. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance is refusing to cover the cost of the medicine. Out of pocket, this medicine costs over $145,000/year of treatment.

I’ve started this petition because I need your help to get Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to cover her treatment. Your signature could help extend the quality of my mom’s life!

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has certain criteria that a person must meet in order for them to cover the cost of the medication. One of the requirements is for the patient to have a respiratory function over 80%. My mom is at 68% right now, and this will only continue to decrease without affordable access to this medication.

My mom is currently active, and still able to play with her three grandchildren. She exercises and does physical therapy to help keep her strength, but due to the nature of ALS she needs more than exercise to be able to continue to walk and play with her grandkids. This is where the new medication Radicava comes into play. It could help her have more time to enjoy these things.

Without this medication, my mom’s pulmonary function will continue to decrease, and her mobility will also decline.Instead of giving my mom this chance, the insurance company has denied her, and this medication is so costly that paying out of pocket is not an option. How can an insurance company make that decision for my mom? How can they tell her she does not deserve the right to fight this disease with this new medication that, according to ALS News Today, “Reduced the decline in physical ability by 33 percent.” There are studies that prove this medication is effective for slowing the progress of ALS, so how can the insurance company deny my mother, or anyone with ALS, from receiving Radicava?

Time is SO important with ALS.  My family, and any others who have Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, do not have time to waste.  I am begging you to please, take one minute and sign and share my petition to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, asking them to cover Radicava for my mom and other ALS patients like her.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping our family attempt to give my mom more time to enjoy life.
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THE SENATE Nov17th – Dec1 **CONGRESS** 2017 THE HOUSE


December 2, 2017 Wrap Up for Friday, December 1, 2017
November 30, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, November 30, 2017
November 29, 2017 Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 29, 2017
November 28, 2017 Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 28, 2017
November 27, 2017 Wrap Up for Monday, November 27, 2017
November 16, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, November 16, 2017

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House Floor Activities ~passed a tax bill that screws ALL Americans!
Legislative Day of December 01, 2017

9:00:04 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:11 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:05 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. Newhouse 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. Newhouse 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.
9:01:42 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:53 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.
9:16:00 A.M. H.R. 1699 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. H.R. 1699 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.”
9:16:05 A.M. H.R. 1699 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
9:17:09 A.M. H.R. 1699 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1699.
10:27:48 A.M. H.R. 1699 Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
10:28:26 A.M. H.R. 1699 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters, Maxine (CA) 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 protect consumers from excessive costs and predatory lenders.
11:00:56 A.M. H.R. 1699 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 – 227 (Roll no. 650).
11:11:14 A.M. H.R. 1699 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 256 – 163 (Roll no. 651).
11:11:17 A.M. H.R. 1699 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:11:20 A.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.
11:19:02 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 – 169, 2 Present (Roll no. 652).
11:19:30 A.M. Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 1, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
11:20:39 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:40:29 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:17:15 P.M. Mr. Green, Al moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:17:23 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:17:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 4, 2017.

House Activity 11/30

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:12 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Gary J. Palmer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:54:02 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 November 30.
12:00:19 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Jon Lands, Fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna, West Virginia
12:01:43 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:46 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Panetta to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:31:36 P.M. H. Res. 635 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 635 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.”
12:34:40 P.M. H. Res. 635 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 635.
1:16:56 P.M. H. Res. 635 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 635, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:17:21 P.M. H.R. 3905 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 3905.
1:43:24 P.M. H.R. 3905 On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 – 237 (Roll no. 642).
1:51:18 P.M. H.R. 3905 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 216 – 204 (Roll no. 643).
1:51:19 P.M. H.R. 3905 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:51:20 P.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. McCarthy for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Hoyer on a scheduling change for the week of December 4, 2017.
2:01:10 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 635 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:01:54 P.M. H. Res. 635 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 635 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.”
2:09:14 P.M. H. Res. 635 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 189 (Roll no. 644).
2:16:21 P.M. H. Res. 635 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 186 (Roll no. 645).
2:16:23 P.M. H. Res. 635 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:05 P.M. H.R. 3017 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. H.R. 3017 — “To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes.”
2:18:10 P.M. H.R. 3017 The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.
2:19:22 P.M. H.R. 3017 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3017.
2:55:30 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 245, S. 254, S. 302, S. 343, S. 669, S. 772, S. 825, S. 1285, and H.R. 228. 772, S. 825, S. 1285, and H.R. 228, without amendment. In addition, an appointment to the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission was received.
2:56:01 P.M. H.R. 3017 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 3017.
3:16:18 P.M. H.R. 3017 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:16:36 P.M. H.R. 3017 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3017, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
3:18:13 P.M. H.R. 4182 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. H.R. 4182 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes.”
3:18:18 P.M. H.R. 4182 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
3:18:59 P.M. H.R. 4182 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.
3:19:01 P.M. H.R. 4182 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:19:11 P.M. H.R. 4182 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.
3:49:43 P.M. H.R. 4182 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-430 to exempt alumni of the PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps, and other national service programs under the Corporation for National and Community Service from the two year probationary period.
3:49:49 P.M. H.R. 4182 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.
3:57:37 P.M. H.R. 4182 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3:58:24 P.M. H.R. 4182 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gianforte, numbered 3 printed printed in House Report 115-430 to provide additional notification to supervisor with 1 year, 6 months, 3 months and 30 days of remaining probationary period.
3:59:30 P.M. H.R. 4182 Gianforte amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
3:59:35 P.M. H.R. 4182 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.
4:02:50 P.M. H.R. 4182 On agreeing to the Gianforte amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:04 P.M. H.R. 4182 An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-430 to strike the provisions of the bill and replaces it with a study and report by the Comptroller General of the United States. The study and report will be on those agencies that have lengthened the employee probationary period from 1 to 2 years, and any impact of an existing 2 year probationary period at the agency.
4:03:05 P.M. H.R. 4182 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.
4:10:32 P.M. H.R. 4182 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
4:11:24 P.M. H.R. 4182 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.
4:38:50 P.M. H.R. 4182 On agreeing to the Hastings amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 221 (Roll no. 646).
4:45:16 P.M. H.R. 4182 On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 223 (Roll no. 647).
4:45:27 P.M. H.R. 4182 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.
4:45:48 P.M. H.R. 4182 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:46:14 P.M. H.R. 4182 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:52:44 P.M. H.R. 4182 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 – 204 (Roll no. 648).
4:52:46 P.M. H.R. 4182 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:52:48 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 3017, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:52:59 P.M. H.R. 3017 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3017 — “To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes.”
5:01:03 P.M. H.R. 3017 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 – 8 (Roll no. 649).
5:01:05 P.M. H.R. 3017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:21 P.M. H. Res. 636 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 636 — “Relating to the exercise of the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.”
5:02:30 P.M. H. Res. 636 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:02:34 P.M. H. Res. 636 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:37 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:38:30 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:08:26 P.M. Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:08:33 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:08:34 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 1, 2017.

House Activity 11/29

10:00:06 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:15 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Rice to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:47 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.
10:26:55 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
12:00:07 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Pastor Ron Dunn, New Hope Ministries, Akron, MI.
12:01:26 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:28 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McKinley to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:04 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.
12:40:04 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Don Bacon. Mr. Bacon submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:41:11 P.M. H. Res. 634 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 634 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:41:44 P.M. H. Res. 634 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:41:48 P.M. H. Res. 634 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:41:49 P.M. H. Res. 631 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 631 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes.”
12:44:40 P.M. H. Res. 631 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.
2:14:19 P.M. H. Res. 631 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 189 (Roll no. 640).
2:22:08 P.M. H. Res. 631 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 186 (Roll no. 641).
2:22:10 P.M. H. Res. 631 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:24:16 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:25:04 P.M. H. Res. 630 Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 630 — “Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.”
2:25:06 P.M. H. Res. 630 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:08 P.M. H. Res. 630 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
3:19:43 P.M. H. Res. 630 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:44 P.M. H. Res. 630 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:04 P.M. H.R. 3905 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. H.R. 3905 — “To require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes.”
3:21:09 P.M. H.R. 3905 The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.
3:22:51 P.M. H.R. 3905 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3905.
4:15:51 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1892amended. Appointments: Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development; Board of Trustees of the Open World Leadership Center; and Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission
4:16:23 P.M. H.R. 3905 DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H.R. 3905.
4:28:12 P.M. H.R. 3905 An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-429 to increase the royalty rate by 16.66 percent for mineral leases in the Superior National Forest.
4:28:57 P.M. H.R. 3905 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 631, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.
4:38:45 P.M. H.R. 3905 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:39:33 P.M. H.R. 3905 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 3905 is postponed.
4:40:37 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:43:30 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:09:44 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
5:14:22 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
5:14:27 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 635.
5:15:20 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:15:31 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:32 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2017.

House Activity 11/28

12:00:09 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:20 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:38 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.
12:16:55 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:14 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 28.
2:00:20 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:31 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:34 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Michael F. Doyle of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:54 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:13:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
4:30:31 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 28.
4:30:41 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:31:06 P.M. H.R. 2768 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2768 — “To designate certain mountain peaks in the State of Colorado as “Fowler Peak” and “Boskoff Peak”.”
4:31:27 P.M. H.R. 2768 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:29 P.M. H.R. 2768 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2768.
4:35:18 P.M. H.R. 2768 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:35:23 P.M. H.R. 2615 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2615 — “To authorize the exchange of certain land located in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Jackson County, Mississippi, between the National Park Service and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and for other purposes.”
4:35:49 P.M. H.R. 2615 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:51 P.M. H.R. 2615 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
4:41:30 P.M. H.R. 2615 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:32 P.M. H.R. 2615 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:46 P.M. H.R. 1491 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1491 — “To reaffirm the action of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for the benefit of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
4:41:57 P.M. H.R. 1491 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:59 P.M. H.R. 1491 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1491.
4:51:54 P.M. H.R. 1491 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:56 P.M. H.R. 1491 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:52:41 P.M. H.R. 3115 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3115 — “To provide for a land exchange involving Federal land in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota acquired by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Weeks Law, and for other purposes.”
4:52:51 P.M. H.R. 3115 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:53 P.M. H.R. 3115 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3115.
5:03:25 P.M. H.R. 3115 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.
5:04:12 P.M. H.R. 995 Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 995 — “To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to amend regulations for racial appropriateness.”
5:04:39 P.M. H.R. 995 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:04:40 P.M. H.R. 995 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 995.
5:20:02 P.M. H.R. 995 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:04 P.M. H.R. 995 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:20:06 P.M. H.R. 995 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:21:01 P.M. H.R. 2228 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2228 — “To provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.”
5:21:14 P.M. H.R. 2228 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:21:16 P.M. H.R. 2228 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.
5:52:13 P.M. H.R. 2228 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:15 P.M. H.R. 2228 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:52:34 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:29:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 28.
6:29:25 P.M. Ms. Cheney filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 631.
6:30:40 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:29 P.M. H.R. 2768 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2768 — “To designate certain mountain peaks in the State of Colorado as “Fowler Peak” and “Boskoff Peak”.”
6:57:44 P.M. H.R. 2768 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 638).
6:57:45 P.M. H.R. 2768 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:52 P.M. H.R. 3115 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3115 — “To provide for a land exchange involving Federal land in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota acquired by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Weeks Law, and for other purposes.”
7:07:00 P.M. H.R. 3115 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 309 – 99 (Roll no. 639).
7:07:01 P.M. H.R. 3115 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:09 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:22 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:09:34 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:09:41 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:09:42 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 29, 2017.