Monthly Archives: December 2017

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60 things ~ sierraclub.org


 

Explore. Enjoy. Protect.

 

The Trump administration has been unrelenting in its attacks on public lands, clean air and water, threatened wildlife, and climate change policies. I’m not lying when I say this is the worst year I’ve seen since I’ve been at the Sierra Club.How bad has this year been? Here are 60 horrible things they’ve done in the last 12 months:

29 rules overturned 24 rollbacks in progress

7 rollbacks in limbo

It’s almost too much to comprehend. We fought back, hard, this year — and we’re going to keep fighting in 2018. We’re mobilizing our grassroots, heading to Capitol Hill, and joining with groups across the country to protect our public lands, vulnerable communities, and clean air and water.

But to do that we need your support. And if you renew your support right now, a group of generous donors will MATCH your first gift up to $250,000. But only for a limited time.

Thank you for all you do,

Michael Brune

Michael Brune
Executive Director
Sierra Club

P.S. — If you’ve recently made your year-end gift, THANK YOU, we’re still processing donations.

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Sage, Working Washington ~workingwa.org


We are Working Washington

If spiders worked together...

So sure it’s a little bit of an icky starting place. But if spiders have the capacity to eat all the humans in a year if they just got organized, can you imagine what workers could accomplish if we all worked together?

Well that’s what Working Washington is all about. And there’s nobody else around that does what we do, arachnid or primate.

Don’t get me wrong, I know there are a lot of good organizations out there that do a lot of good work and send out a lot of emails too. Especially this time of year.

But nobody else is building worker power in the fields and packing houses of the Yakima Valley. Nobody else is bringing nannies and house cleaners together to campaign for a breakthrough domestic workers bill of rights. Nobody else is holding businesses accountable for misleading minimum wage surcharges and changing the conversation about wealth, inequality, and the value of work.

Nobody else has racked up anything like our record of breakthrough victories that transform the working lives of hundreds of thousands of people at a time and spark nationwide change.

And I bet nobody else compared you to a spider, either.

But make no mistake: we may like our spider metaphors but we’re about more than sitting on tuffets and climbing up water-spouts over here. Working Washington fast food strikers sparked the fight that won Seattle’s first-in-the-nation $15 minimum wage. Working Washington baristas led the successful campaign for secure scheduling in Seattle, and our members across the state helped drive forward Initiative 1433 to raise the minimum wage and provide paid sick days. We successfully moved Amazon to sever ties with the right-wing lobby group ALEC and improve conditions in their sweatshop warehouses, and got Starbucks to address inequities in their corporate parental leave policy. And we made history once again with the landmark statewide paid family leave law that passed earlier this year.

Help us continue to build power for workers across the state: join us by making an end-of-year contribution to Working Washington today.

Thanks,

Sage, Working Washington

P.S. No, you probably don’t need to google exterminators, it’ll be ok.

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THE SENATE Dec18th-22nd **CONGRESS** 2017 THE HOUSE


December 21, 2017 Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Wednesday, January 3, 2018
December 21, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, December 21, 2017
December 20, 2017 Wrap Up for Wednesday, December 20, 2017
December 20, 2017 Senate agrees to 4 resolutions
December 20, 2017 Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 19, 2017
December 18, 2017 Wrap Up for Monday, December 18, 2017

 

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House Activity 12/18

Time Bill Activity
12:00:19 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:24 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:34 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.
12:05:58 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:11 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
2:00:21 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Peoples Church, Jacksonville, Texas.
2:01:53 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:57 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Shimkus to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:18 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:20 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.
4:30:09 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
4:30:34 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:30:55 P.M. H.R. 3759 Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3759 — “To provide for the establishment and maintenance of a Family Caregiving Strategy, and for other purposes.”
4:31:09 P.M. H.R. 3759 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:10 P.M. H.R. 3759 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3759.
4:49:52 P.M. H.R. 3759 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:54 P.M. H.R. 3759 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:02 P.M. H. Con. Res. 95 Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 95 — “Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K-12 classrooms.”
4:50:15 P.M. H. Con. Res. 95 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:16 P.M. H. Con. Res. 95 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 95.
5:11:27 P.M. H. Con. Res. 95 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:33 P.M. H. Con. Res. 95 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:11:58 P.M. H.R. 3979 Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3979— “To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.”
5:12:11 P.M. H.R. 3979 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:12 P.M. H.R. 3979 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3979.
5:22:32 P.M. H.R. 3979 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.
5:23:19 P.M. H.R. 4661 Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4661 — “To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program, and for other purposes.”
5:23:32 P.M. H.R. 4661 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:33 P.M. H.R. 4661 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4661.
5:36:18 P.M. H.R. 4661 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:20 P.M. H.R. 4661 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:28 P.M. H.R. 4375 Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4375 — “To provide for a study on broadening participation in certain National Science Foundation research and education programs, to collect data on Federal research grants to science agencies, and for other purposes.”
5:36:44 P.M. H.R. 4375 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:36:45 P.M. H.R. 4375 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4375.
5:44:17 P.M. H.R. 4375 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.
5:44:35 P.M. H.R. 4254 Mr. Knight moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4254 — “To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to strengthen the aerospace workforce pipeline by the promotion of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and National Aeronautics and Space Administration internship and fellowship opportunities to women, and for other purposes.”
5:44:46 P.M. H.R. 4254 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:44:47 P.M. H.R. 4254 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4254.
5:56:11 P.M. H.R. 4254 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.
5:56:53 P.M. H.R. 1159 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1159 — “To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes.”
5:57:01 P.M. H.R. 1159 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:02 P.M. H.R. 1159 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1159.
6:06:40 P.M. H.R. 1159 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.
6:07:16 P.M. H.R. 4323 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4323 — “To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.”
6:07:26 P.M. H.R. 4323 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:07:28 P.M. H.R. 4323 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
6:15:18 P.M. H.R. 4323 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.
6:15:46 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the National Security Strategy of the United States – referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
6:16:26 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:30:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
6:30:25 P.M. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Holding moved that when the House adjourns on Monday, December 18, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business.
7:00:05 P.M. On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 – 169 (Roll no. 685).
7:00:13 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, whih had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
7:00:24 P.M. H.R. 4375 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4375 — “To provide for a study on broadening participation in certain National Science Foundation research and education programs, to collect data on Federal research grants to science agencies, and for other purposes.”
7:07:05 P.M. H.R. 4375 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 9 (Roll no. 686).
7:07:06 P.M. H.R. 4375 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:07 P.M. H.R. 4375 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:07:33 P.M. H.R. 3979 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3979 — “To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize the volunteer services, community partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.”
7:15:09 P.M. H.R. 3979 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 14 (Roll no. 687).
7:15:10 P.M. H.R. 3979 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:55 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:08 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:15:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:04:06 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 18.
11:04:17 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 667.
11:05:00 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:05:00 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:01 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 19, 2017.

House Activity 12/19

9:00:08 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:19 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:31:49 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:00:10 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 19.
10:00:14 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:16 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 until later in the legislative day.
10:01:33 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:01:50 A.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.
10:23:47 A.M. H. Res. 667 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 667 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.”
10:26:29 A.M. H. Res. 667 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 667.
11:58:05 A.M. H. Res. 667 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 187 (Roll no. 688).
12:06:34 P.M. H. Res. 667 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 193 (Roll no. 689).
12:06:36 P.M. H. Res. 667 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:51 P.M. H.R. 4254 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4254 — “To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to strengthen the aerospace workforce pipeline by the promotion of Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and National Aeronautics and Space Administration internship and fellowship opportunities to women, and for other purposes.”
12:14:36 P.M. H.R. 4254 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 17 (Roll no. 690).
12:14:37 P.M. H.R. 4254 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M. H.R. 4375 UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent that the clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 4375.
12:17:14 P.M. H.R. 1 Mr. Brady (TX) brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-466 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 667.
12:17:47 P.M. H.R. 1 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 667, the House proceeded with 1 hour of general debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 1.
1:58:33 P.M. H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:59:19 P.M. H.R. 1 Mr. Neal moved to recommit with instructions to the conference committee. The instructions contained in the motion seek to instruct the managers on the part of the House to disagree in section 11042 and part VIII of subtitle A of title I of the conference report.
1:59:21 P.M. H.R. 1 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.
2:20:59 P.M. H.R. 1 On motion to recommit with instructions to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 236 (Roll no. 691).
2:28:52 P.M. H.R. 1 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 203 (Roll no. 692).
2:28:53 P.M. H.R. 1 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:29:25 P.M. H.R. 4323 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4323 — “To promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research, and for other purposes.”
2:36:03 P.M. H.R. 4323 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 1 (Roll no. 693).
2:36:04 P.M. H.R. 4323 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:25 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:37:26 P.M. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Graves (MO) moved that when the House adjourns on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate, and 10 a.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
2:38:20 P.M. S. 1393 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1393 — “To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver’s licenses.”
2:38:33 P.M. S. 1393 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:34 P.M. S. 1393 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1393.
2:50:54 P.M. S. 1393 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.
2:51:02 P.M. S. 1532 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1532 — “To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.”
2:51:13 P.M. S. 1532 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:51:14 P.M. S. 1532 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1532.
2:58:45 P.M. S. 1532 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.
2:58:54 P.M. S. 1536 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1536 — “To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes.”
2:59:03 P.M. S. 1536 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:59:04 P.M. S. 1536 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1536.
3:10:07 P.M. S. 1536 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.
3:11:08 P.M. H.R. 3312 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. H.R. 3312 — “To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.”
3:11:13 P.M. H.R. 3312 The resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1. Additionally, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3312, under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on both the conference report and H.R. 3312. Lastly, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules through the remainder of the first session of the 115th Congress.
3:12:13 P.M. H.R. 3312 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3312.
4:22:10 P.M. H.R. 3312 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:50:27 P.M. H.R. 3312 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 288 – 130 (Roll no. 694).
4:50:29 P.M. H.R. 3312 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1536, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:50:50 P.M. S. 1536 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1536 — “To designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes.”
4:57:33 P.M. S. 1536 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 1 (Roll no. 695).
4:57:34 P.M. S. 1536 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:57:39 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
5:05:35 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 180, 1 Present (Roll no. 696).
5:06:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:33:37 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:11:14 P.M. Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:11:16 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:17 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2017.

House Activity 12/20

9:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Harold Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:29 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.
9:04:15 A.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 668.
9:04:36 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed with Morning-Hour Debate.
9:11:54 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.
10:00:55 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
10:01:08 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:39 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 until later in the legislative day.
10:02:51 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:08 A.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 20, 2017, at 1:18 a.m.: that the Senate receded from its amendment and concurred with an amendment to H.R. 1; and passed H.R. 695 with an amendment.
10:03:35 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.
10:15:01 A.M. H. Res. 668 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 668 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.”
10:15:54 A.M. H. Res. 668 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 668.
11:44:42 A.M. H. Res. 668 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 188 (Roll no. 697).
11:52:33 A.M. H. Res. 668 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 190 (Roll no. 698).
11:52:35 A.M. H. Res. 668 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:53:05 A.M. H. Res. 669 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 669 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
11:53:36 A.M. H. Res. 669 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:53:40 A.M. H. Res. 669 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:57:40 A.M. H.R. 1 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, Mr. Brady (TX) brought up H.R. 1 and offered a motion.
11:57:47 A.M. H.R. 1 Mr. Brady (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
11:58:03 A.M. H.R. 1 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 668, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1.
12:34:24 P.M. H.R. 1 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:56:09 P.M. H.R. 1 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 201 (Roll no. 699).
12:56:11 P.M. H.R. 1 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:56:20 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:56:31 P.M. H.R. 1159 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1159 — “To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes.”
1:03:25 P.M. H.R. 1159 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 700).
1:03:26 P.M. H.R. 1159 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:04:52 P.M. H.R. 4015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 657. H.R. 4015 — “To improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.”
1:04:57 P.M. H.R. 4015 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for each bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in H.R. 2396 shall be considered as adopted. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in the report. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4015 consisting of Rules Committee Print 115-46, shall be considered as adopted.
1:06:03 P.M. H.R. 4015 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4015.
2:15:00 P.M. H.R. 4015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:15:30 P.M. H.R. 4015 Mr. Sarbanes moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
2:15:44 P.M. H.R. 4015 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to exempt proxy voting recommendations on shareholder proposals related to political campaign contributions of a company.
2:20:53 P.M. H.R. 4015 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:21:04 P.M. H.R. 4015 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Sarbanes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
2:21:20 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:08:35 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
6:08:39 P.M. Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 16, Mr. Yoder moved that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
6:08:45 P.M. On Motion to Fix the Convening Time Agreed to by voice vote.
6:09:17 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to recommit and passage of H.R. 4015, and adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:38:58 P.M. H.R. 4015 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 701).
6:48:14 P.M. H.R. 4015 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 182 (Roll no. 702).
6:48:15 P.M. H.R. 4015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:08 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 194, 2 Present (Roll no. 703).
6:58:26 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
7:25:41 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:42:51 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:44:56 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 20.
10:45:07 P.M. Mr. Byrne moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:45:08 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:45:09 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 21, 2017.

 

House Activity 12/21

9:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:07 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
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 until later in the legislative day.
9:01:38 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:58 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:09:57 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
12:21:16 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 21.
12:21:56 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 670.
12:23:02 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 21, 2017, at 9:25 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 31, that the Senate passed S. 117 and S. 501.
12:23:40 P.M. H. Res. 670 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 670 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018.”
12:27:39 P.M. H. Res. 670 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 670.
2:03:46 P.M. H. Res. 670 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 704).
2:11:38 P.M. H. Res. 670 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 188 (Roll no. 705).
2:11:40 P.M. H. Res. 670 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:11:41 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 1393, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:11:59 P.M. S. 1393 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1393 — “To streamline the process by which active duty military, reservists, and veterans receive commercial driver’s licenses.”
2:20:09 P.M. S. 1393 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 706).
2:20:10 P.M. S. 1393 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:11 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
2:27:15 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 707).
2:27:41 P.M. Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission – Pursuant to section 5 of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act(Public Law 115-77), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Harris, MD, Ms. Sylvia Quinton, Mardela Springs, MD and Dr. C. James Trotman, West Chester, PA.
2:28:06 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:28:06 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 31 — “Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole.”
2:28:34 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:28:36 P.M. S. Con. Res. 31 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:54 P.M. H.R. 4641 Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:28:57 P.M. H.R. 4641 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 4641 — “To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps.”
2:29:22 P.M. H.R. 4641 On passage Passed without objection.
2:29:25 P.M. H.R. 4641 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:39 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:30:11 P.M. S. 1766 Mrs. Handel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1766 — “To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.”
2:30:23 P.M. S. 1766 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:30:24 P.M. S. 1766 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1766.
2:45:04 P.M. S. 1766 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Handel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:46:11 P.M. H.R. 4667 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 670. H.R. 4667 — “Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.”
2:48:02 P.M. H.R. 4667 QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – The Chair announced that the bill contained an emergency designation pursuant to section 4(g)(1) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and accordingly, the Chair would put the question of consideration under section 4(g)(2) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.
2:48:28 P.M. H.R. 4667 On question of consideration of the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:56 P.M. H.R. 4667 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4667.
3:51:57 P.M. H.R. 4667 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:52:25 P.M. H.R. 4667 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further consideration of H.R. 4667 was postponed.
3:55:24 P.M. H.R. 1370 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 670, Mr. Frelinghuysen brought up H.R. 1370and offered a motion.
3:55:25 P.M. H.R. 1370 Mr. Frelinghuysen moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
3:55:33 P.M. H.R. 1370 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1370.
4:54:30 P.M. H.R. 1370 On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 188 (Roll no. 708).
4:54:32 P.M. H.R. 1370 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:54:35 P.M. H.R. 4667 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4667 — “Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.”
5:02:16 P.M. H.R. 4667 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 169 (Roll no. 709).
5:02:18 P.M. H.R. 4667 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:37 P.M. S. 1532 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1532 — “To disqualify from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life an individual who uses a commercial motor vehicle in committing a felony involving human trafficking.”
5:12:45 P.M. S. 1532 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 – 0 (Roll no. 710).
5:12:46 P.M. S. 1532 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:50 P.M. S. 1766 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1766 — “To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:13:13 P.M. S. 1766 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:16 P.M. S. 1766 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:35 P.M. Mr. Faso asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on December 22. Agreed to without objection.
5:14:00 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States posed by serious human rights abuse and corruption around the world – referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Judiciary and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-83).
5:17:21 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:35:16 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:19:15 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:19:32 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:19:33 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2017.

House Activity 12/22

2:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:13 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Gallagher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:21 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Paul D. Holland, S.J., Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC
2:00:54 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 670, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:02:07 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Culberson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:25 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 21, 2017, at 7:23 p.m.: that the Senate had agreed to the House of Representatives amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1370.
2:03:21 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 22, 2017, at 11:34 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 35, S. 167, S. 432, S. 466, S. 1208, S. 1438, S. 2030, S. 2070, S. 2273, H.R. 195with an amendment, H.R. 267, H.R. 381, H.R. 518, H.R. 560, H.R. 699, H.R. 863, H.R. 954, H.R. 1242, H.R. 1306, H.R. 1927, H.R. 2142, H.R. 2228, H.R. 2331, H.R. 2611, H.R. 4661, and appointment: United States-China Economic Security Review Commission
2:05:00 P.M. S. 2273 Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:05:15 P.M. S. 2273 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2273 — “To extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.”
2:05:25 P.M. S. 2273 On passage Passed without objection.
2:05:40 P.M. S. 2273 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:06:59 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 670. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on December 26, 2017.