Daily Archives: 05/25/2018

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John Legend with #FREEAMERICA


In America, you’re better off being guilty and rich than innocent and poor. Bail is the punishment you get whether or not you are guilty of a crime. For too long, money bail has been a tool for extracting wealth from our communities and funneling it into the pockets of large corporations around the world. That’s why I’m coming together with Color Of Change to expose the bail bond industry for what it is, and to launch a campaign to put an end to it.

Watch my video with Color Of Change exposing the bail industry, and share it to help spread the word.

Cash bail is inherently wrong and traps innocent people in jail. If people cannot pay bail, which is often, intentionally, set to be unaffordable for Black people, they remain stuck in jail. There is no alternative. And as a result, too many are either forced into plea deals or into predatory loans with bail bond companies–financially entrapping them with hidden fees and contracts. The scale of the $2 BILLION bail industry makes ending it feel both more challenging and urgent than ever, but we can’t give up.

When Color Of Change partners and supporters come together, we win! Due to the efforts of Color Of Change, Essie Justice Group and others, Google and Facebook recently announced that they were cutting their ties with the bail bond industry for good. The two largest online advertising titans are no longer allowing bail bond agencies to advertise their predatory services. This is huge. But now we have to take it a step further and go after the engine that keeps the money bail machine running. We need your help as we embark on our most ambitious campaign yet–taking on the large banking and insurance corporations at the root of the entire money bail complex.

The more people who know about the corrupt bail industry, the better our chances of defeating it. Help us win by sharing this video with as many people as you can.

For a free America,

John Legend

P.S. Once you’ve watched and shared my video, make a donation to Color Of Change to help #EndMoneyBail once and for all.

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Save the Date ~ Join us for Orca Month 2018!


This June marks the 12th annual Orca Awareness Month here in the Pacific Northwest! Join Defenders and our friends in the Orca Salmon Alliance as we kick off this year’s festivities with a fun, free, family-friendly event.

Celebrate one of our region’s most iconic wildlife species – the critically endangered Southern Resident Orca – and learn what you can do to help the species in the wild.

Enjoy music, face-painting, Mike the 25-foot-tall Orca, speakers, storytellers and fun activities for all

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Robb Krehbiel Robb Krehbiel
Northwest Representative
Defenders of Wildlife

 

P.S. Want to stay up to date on all the latest wildlife news and events in Washington? Join our Northwest Facebook group!

 

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Arctic Refuge Drilling Is Bad Business


Arctic Refuge Drilling Is Bad Business
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Late last year, congressional Republicans slipped a provision into the budget that opens the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling—and now the Trump administration is rushing to hold lease sales.

The Sierra Club is committed to supporting the Gwich’in Nation, whose food security and way of life depend on the refuge, in their fight to protect this sacred place. The good news: We’ve been joined by some some unlikely allies. A group of institutional investors representing $2.52 trillion in assets, has sent a letter to oil and gas companies and major banks urging them not to fund or initiate any oil and gas development in the Arctic Refuge.

Learn more about how we can keep fossil fuel development out of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

 

Black History

the Senate May 21-25 ~ Congress ~ 2018 Republican led House


May 24, 2018 Wrap Up for Thursday, May 24, 2018
May 23, 2018 Wrap Up for Wednesday, May 23, 2018
May 22, 2018 Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 22, 2018
May 21, 2018 Wrap Up for Monday, May 21, 2018

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House Activity May 25,2018

10:00:03 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:24 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Christopher H. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Andrew Walton, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, FL.

House Activity  May 24

9:00:08 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:20 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark E. Amodei to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:34 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:49 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:51 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Murphy of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:14 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.
9:13:46 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 had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 24, 2018 at 8:12 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the bill S. 2372 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 121.
9:14:29 A.M. H.R. 5515 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
9:14:49 A.M. H.R. 5515 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:36 A.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 4: Nos. 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109.
9:15:43 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 4.
9:27:32 A.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:48 A.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 5: Nos. 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, and 127.
9:27:55 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 5.
9:28:48 A.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:29:12 A.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 6: Nos. 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, and 144.
9:29:33 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 6.
9:30:14 A.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:30:24 A.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 7: Nos. 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, and 167.
9:30:29 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 7.
9:38:08 A.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:38:27 A.M. The Committee rose informally.
9:39:05 A.M. H.R. 5515 The Committee resumed its sitting.
9:39:22 A.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ferguson, numbered 168 printed in House Report 115-702 to ensure competition in the commercial e-commerce portal procurement program to foster a marketplace that provides the best products at the best prices.
9:39:29 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ferguson amendment No. 168.
9:44:03 A.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Ferguson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:44:37 A.M. H.R. 5515 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5515.
9:45:34 A.M. H.R. 5515 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:45:46 A.M. H.R. 5515 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
9:46:39 A.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9:46:53 A.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add, at the end of the bill a new section consisting of the bill titled “Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2018”.
9:54:25 A.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Thornberry made a point of order that the amendment violates clause 10 of rule 21 by proposing an increase in mandatory spending over a relevant period of time. Sustained by the Chair.
9:54:25 A.M. H.R. 5515 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
9:55:38 A.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thompson (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
9:55:58 A.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
10:23:39 A.M. H.R. 5515 On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 191 (Roll no. 229).
10:33:08 A.M. H.R. 5515 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 351 – 66 (Roll no. 230).
10:33:09 A.M. H.R. 5515 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:33:13 A.M. H.R. 5515 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
10:33:14 A.M. H.R. 5515 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5515.
10:34:11 A.M. Mr. Culberson filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5952.
10:34:20 A.M. Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Appropriations have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, to file a privileged report to accompany measures making appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
10:34:51 A.M. Mr. Russell filed a report from the Committee on Oversight and Government on H. Res. 877.
10:35:30 A.M. Mr. Russell asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on May 25. Agreed to without objection.
10:35:55 A.M. H.R. 1094 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Brendan F. Boyle (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 1094, a bill originally introduced by Representative Slaughter, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
10:36:01 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
10:58:18 A.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:18:10 A.M. Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:18:35 A.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:36 A.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2018.

House Activity May 23

10:00:06 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:17 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:43 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.
10:42:52 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 23.
12:00:09 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:23 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:25 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Stewart to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:15 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:29:50 P.M. H. Res. 908 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 908 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from May 25, 2018, through June 4, 2018.”
12:32:54 P.M. H. Res. 908 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
1:03:13 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 May 23, 2018 at 9:54 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to return the papers for H.R. 4743 to the House of Representatives at their request.
1:04:17 P.M. H. Res. 908 DEBATE – The House continued debate on H. Res. 908.
1:56:40 P.M. H. Res. 908 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 189 (Roll no. 217).
2:04:27 P.M. H. Res. 908 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 183 (Roll no. 218).
2:04:29 P.M. H. Res. 908 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:45 P.M. H.R. 5515 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
2:04:56 P.M. H.R. 5515 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:05:52 P.M. H.R. 5515 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.
2:11:22 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Nolan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 62 – 351 (Roll no. 219).
2:16:05 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Gabbard amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 60 – 355 (Roll no. 220).
2:20:57 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Aguilar amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 198 – 217 (Roll no. 221).
2:26:29 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 226 (Roll no. 222).
2:26:42 P.M. H.R. 5515 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
2:27:02 P.M. H.R. 5515 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
2:28:10 P.M. H.R. 5515 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:33:37 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 1: Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, as modified, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 60.
2:33:45 P.M. H.R. 5515 Thornberry amendment; modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment No. 53 printed in House Report 115-702 and modification striking amendment No. 55 from the En Bloc.
2:35:45 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 1, as modified.
2:47:58 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:23 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Guthrie, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-702 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to continue to provide for the production, treatment, management, and use of natural gas located under Fort Knox, Kentucky.
2:48:27 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Guthrie amendment No. 3.
2:55:43 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Guthrie amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:56:05 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, numbered 8 printed in House Report 115-702 to address mine permitting issues in relationship to minerals deemed critical for national security and the nation’s infrastructure. The amendment is consistent with EO 13604 and EO 13817 from 2012 and 2017 respectively which ordered federal agencies to reduce the time required to make permitting and review decisions for critical mineral projects.
2:56:07 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment No. 8.
3:06:42 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:07:15 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. McGovern, numbered 10 printed in House Report 115-702 to require the Secretary of Defense to design and produce a military service medal to honor retired and former members of the Armed Forces who are radiation- exposed veterans (Atomic Veterans).
3:07:53 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 10.
3:10:54 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:11:17 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 13 printed in House Report 115-702 to institute domestic sourcing requirements for dinner ware within the Department of Defense.
3:11:37 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 13.
3:20:23 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:20:48 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Ms. Tenney, numbered 19 printed in House Report 115-702 to reinstate the Berry Amendment’s longstanding domestic sourcing requirement for stainless steel flatware and provides a one year phase-in period.
3:21:10 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 19.
3:30:22 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tenney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tenney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:31:20 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, numbered 43 printed in House Report 115-702 to authorize financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces; limit U.S. military and security assistance with Burma until reforms take place; incentivize reform of the Burmese gemstone sector which is notoriously dominated by the military; and require a determination of what crimes the Burmese military committed, including genocide.
3:31:45 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 43.
3:34:21 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Engel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:34:36 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 50 printed in House Report 115-702 to reduce the amount authorized for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Weapons Account to the amount in the budget request.
3:35:18 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 50.
3:42:20 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:42:54 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallagher, numbered 55 printed in House Report 115-702 to add the use of immigration programs and visas by the Chinese Communist Party to enter the United States for the purposes of political, academic, or social influence efforts to the strategy required in Section 1252.
3:43:15 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 55.
3:53:57 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Gallagher amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:58 P.M. H.R. 5515 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:23:55 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 183 (Roll no. 223).
4:29:10 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the McGovern amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 408 – 1 (Roll no. 224).
4:35:40 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 252 (Roll no. 225).
4:40:23 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Tenney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 239 (Roll no. 226).
4:44:46 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 382 – 30 (Roll no. 227).
4:50:36 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 239 (Roll no. 228).
4:51:28 P.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
4:51:39 P.M. H.R. 5515 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:49 P.M. H.R. 5515 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
4:52:12 P.M. ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 5515 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 908, the fourth set of amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry of Texas pursuant to section 3 of H. Res. 905 be considered to have been adopted with the modification at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
4:52:57 P.M. H.R. 5515 Thornberry amendment en bloc No. 4; modified by unanimous consent. Modification strikes amendment No. 69 printed in House Report 115-698.
4:52:59 P.M. H.R. 5515 THORNBERRY EN BLOC NO. 4, AS MODIFIED – Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 4: Nos. 55, as modified, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 70.
4:53:29 P.M. H.R. 5515 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
4:53:41 P.M. H.R. 5515 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:54:58 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 2: Nos. 31, 32, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 and 76.
4:55:08 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 2.
5:13:40 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:14:10 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-702 as En Bloc No. 3: Nos. 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 92.
5:15:08 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:32 P.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
5:15:46 P.M. H.R. 5515 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:56 P.M. H.R. 5515 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
5:17:38 P.M. Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 24. Agreed to without objection.
5:18:29 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:23:28 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:00:39 P.M. Mr. Soto moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:00:56 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:00:57 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 24, 2018.

House Activity May 22

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John R. Curtis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:33 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 11:00 a.m. p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:32:48 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today.
11:00:16 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
11:00:19 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Mark Goeglein, Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri
11:01:51 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. Ms. Hartzler demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Hartzler 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.
11:02:08 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schneider to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
11:02:34 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.
11:10:57 A.M. H. Res. 905 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 905 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 204) to authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2155) to promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.”
11:15:57 A.M. H. Res. 905 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 905.
12:45:24 P.M. H. Res. 905 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 184 (Roll no. 210).
12:53:45 P.M. H. Res. 905 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 – 180 (Roll no. 211).
12:53:47 P.M. H. Res. 905 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:53:48 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal, which further proceedings were postponed earlier today.
1:02:45 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 – 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 212).
1:06:46 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:07:23 P.M. H.R. 5682 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5682 — “To provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.”
1:07:43 P.M. H.R. 5682 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:07:44 P.M. H.R. 5682 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5682.
1:46:48 P.M. H.R. 5682 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:48:02 P.M. H. Con. Res. 113 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 113 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.”
1:48:23 P.M. H. Con. Res. 113 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:48:26 P.M. H. Con. Res. 113 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 113.
1:55:18 P.M. H. Con. Res. 113 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
1:55:19 P.M. H. Con. Res. 113 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:57:15 P.M. S. 2155 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. S. 2155 — “To promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.”
1:57:20 P.M. S. 2155 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
1:58:02 P.M. S. 2155 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2155.
3:20:26 P.M. S. 2155 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:20:49 P.M. S. 2155 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on S. 2155, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
3:22:34 P.M. S. 292 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 292 — “To maximize discovery, and accelerate development and availability, of promising childhood cancer treatments, and for other purposes.”
3:22:50 P.M. S. 292 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:23:00 P.M. S. 292 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 292.
3:51:37 P.M. S. 292 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:39 P.M. S. 292 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:52:15 P.M. S. 204 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. S. 204 — “To authorize the use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes.”
3:52:20 P.M. S. 204 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
3:52:52 P.M. S. 204 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 204.
4:42:53 P.M. S. 204 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:43:31 P.M. S. 204 Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4:43:45 P.M. S. 204 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 strike everything after section 1 and insert a completely new text.
4:50:56 P.M. S. 204 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:19:02 P.M. S. 204 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 231 (Roll no. 213).
5:26:52 P.M. S. 204 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 250 – 169 (Roll no. 214).
5:26:54 P.M. S. 204 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:55 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5682, as amended and passage of S. 2155 both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:27:15 P.M. H.R. 5682 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5682 — “To provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.”
5:33:38 P.M. H.R. 5682 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 360 – 59 (Roll no. 215).
5:33:39 P.M. H.R. 5682 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:33:52 P.M. S. 2155 Considered as unfinished business. S. 2155 — “To promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections, and for other purposes.”
5:42:51 P.M. S. 2155 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 258 – 159 (Roll no. 216).
5:42:52 P.M. S. 2155 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:43:24 P.M. H.R. 5515 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
5:43:29 P.M. H.R. 5515 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
5:43:39 P.M. H.R. 5515 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 905 and Rule XVIII.
5:43:39 P.M. H.R. 5515 The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5:45:18 P.M. H.R. 5515 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515.
6:45:28 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-698 to state that the Secretary of Defense shall establish an innovators database within the Department of Defense. The database will focus on small business innovators that receive funds under the SBIR/SBTR program.
6:45:46 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 1.
6:49:57 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:50:15 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Nolan, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-698 to strike the authorization of funds made available under the Overseas Contingency Operations account.
6:50:31 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan amendment No. 2.
7:00:48 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nolan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:01:21 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Ms. Gabbard, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-698 to strike section 1225, a required strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran.
7:01:38 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 3.
7:10:51 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gabbard amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Gabbard demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:11:21 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Aguilar, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-698 to add to an already-mandated annual report, this amendment would require DoD to include a 20-year estimate of the projected life cycle costs of each type of nuclear weapon and delivery platform in its text.
7:11:37 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Aguilar amendment No. 4.
7:20:15 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Aguilar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Aguilar demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:20:50 P.M. H.R. 5515 An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-698 to limit 50% of the funding for the W76-2 warhead modification program until the Secretary of Defense submits a report assessing the program’s impacts on strategic stability and options to reduce the risk of miscalculation.
7:21:11 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 5.
7:31:41 P.M. H.R. 5515 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:31:58 P.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
7:32:16 P.M. H.R. 5515 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:32:28 P.M. H.R. 5515 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
7:32:30 P.M. H.R. 5515 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5515 — “To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
7:33:18 P.M. H.R. 5515 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:34:06 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 1: Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.
7:35:54 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 1.
7:44:42 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:55 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 2: Nos. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38.
7:45:01 P.M. H.R. 5515 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 2.
7:48:51 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:11 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 3: Nos. 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, and 54.
7:49:46 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:50:19 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 4: Nos. 55, as modified, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, and 70.
7:51:46 P.M. H.R. 5515 Thornberry amendment; modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment No. 55 printed in House Report 115-698.
7:51:49 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
7:52:06 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 5: Nos. 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 86.
7:52:57 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:53:23 P.M. H.R. 5515 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 6: Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 and 103.
7:54:13 P.M. H.R. 5515 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:55:52 P.M. H.R. 5515 Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
7:56:05 P.M. H.R. 5515 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:56:12 P.M. H.R. 5515 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
8:00:55 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:09:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:26:53 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 22.
11:26:55 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 908.
11:28:30 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:28:32 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28:35 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 2018.

House Activity May 21

12:00:09 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:15 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse 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.
12:06:21 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:07 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
2:00:17 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:49 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:51 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:59 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 May 21, 2018 at 10:22 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 346 and S.J. Res. 60.
2:05:50 P.M. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6431) and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed Ms. Kristina Arriaga, Alexandria, VA.
2:06:00 P.M. Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children – Pursuant to section 3 of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act (Pub.L. 114-244), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Gloria O’Neill, Anchorage, AK; Ms. Lisa Johnson Billy, Lindsay, OK, and Ms. Elizabeth Morris, Hillsboro, ND.
2:06:15 P.M. United States Semiquincentennial Commission – Pursuant to section 4 of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 (Pub.L. 114-196), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission: Mr. Holding.
2:06:25 P.M. United States Capitol Preservation Commission – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2081, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission: Mr. Holding.
2:07:00 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. today.
3:00:03 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
3:00:18 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:00:24 P.M. H.R. 1972 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1972 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive the requirement of certain veterans to make copayments for hospital care and medical services in the case of an error by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
3:00:34 P.M. H.R. 1972 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:57 P.M. H.R. 1972 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1972.
3:11:37 P.M. H.R. 1972 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:11:39 P.M. H.R. 1972 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:52 P.M. H.R. 3642 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3642 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the access to private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma.”
3:12:00 P.M. H.R. 3642 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:12:11 P.M. H.R. 3642 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3642.
3:19:28 P.M. H.R. 3642 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:19:29 P.M. H.R. 3642 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:19:51 P.M. H.R. 3832 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3832 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the executive director of a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers shall query such network, and for other purposes.”
3:20:01 P.M. H.R. 3832 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:20:11 P.M. H.R. 3832 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3832.
3:25:06 P.M. H.R. 3832 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.
3:25:22 P.M. H.R. 3946 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3946 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the “Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic”.”
3:25:36 P.M. H.R. 3946 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:25:49 P.M. H.R. 3946 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3946.
3:33:53 P.M. H.R. 3946 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:33:55 P.M. H.R. 3946 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:34:22 P.M. H.R. 4245 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4245 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress certain documents relating to the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
3:34:33 P.M. H.R. 4245 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:34:34 P.M. H.R. 4245 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4245.
3:40:45 P.M. H.R. 4245 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:46 P.M. H.R. 4245 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:07 P.M. H.R. 4830 Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4830 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs unless the educational institution providing the course permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by Department, and for other purposes.”
3:41:15 P.M. H.R. 4830 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:41:17 P.M. H.R. 4830 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4830.
3:51:11 P.M. H.R. 4830 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.
3:51:51 P.M. H.R. 5215 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5215 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prohibit employees found to have knowingly misused Department of Veterans Affairs purchase cards from serving as purchase card holders or approving officials.”
3:52:02 P.M. H.R. 5215 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:52:04 P.M. H.R. 5215 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5215.
3:57:44 P.M. H.R. 5215 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:57:45 P.M. H.R. 5215 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:58:07 P.M. H.R. 5418 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5418— “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program using multiple prime vendors.”
3:58:22 P.M. H.R. 5418 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:58:26 P.M. H.R. 5418 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5418.
4:04:14 P.M. H.R. 5418 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:15 P.M. H.R. 5418 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:37 P.M. H.R. 4958 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4958 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2018, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
4:04:48 P.M. H.R. 4958 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:49 P.M. H.R. 4958 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4958.
4:09:21 P.M. H.R. 4958 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:09:22 P.M. H.R. 4958 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:09:23 P.M. H.R. 5044 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5044 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the treatment of certain surviving spouses under the contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
4:09:54 P.M. H.R. 5044 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:56 P.M. H.R. 5044 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5044.
4:15:58 P.M. H.R. 5044 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:00 P.M. H.R. 5044 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:17 P.M. S. 1282 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1282 — “To redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana.”
4:16:28 P.M. S. 1282 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:29 P.M. S. 1282 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1282.
4:23:04 P.M. S. 1282 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:05 P.M. S. 1282 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:23:15 P.M. H.R. 3663 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3663 — “To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center.”
4:23:26 P.M. H.R. 3663 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:28 P.M. H.R. 3663 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3663.
4:39:34 P.M. H.R. 3663 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:35 P.M. H.R. 3663 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:40:06 P.M. H.R. 4451 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4451— “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.”
4:40:15 P.M. H.R. 4451 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:40:30 P.M. H.R. 4451 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4451.
4:49:43 P.M. H.R. 4451 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.
4:50:18 P.M. H.R. 4334 Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4334— “To provide for certain reporting requirements relating to medical care for women veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and through contracts entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with non-Department medical providers, and for other purposes.”
4:50:28 P.M. H.R. 4334 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:45 P.M. H.R. 4334 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4334.
5:00:12 P.M. H.R. 4334 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:14 P.M. H.R. 4334 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:31 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:34 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 21.
6:30:38 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:13 P.M. H.R. 4830 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4830 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs unless the educational institution providing the course permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by Department, and for other purposes.”
6:57:36 P.M. H.R. 4830 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 – 0 (Roll no. 207).
6:57:37 P.M. H.R. 4830 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:45 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence for the victims of the tragedy at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX.
7:01:45 P.M. H.R. 4451 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4451 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.”
7:09:48 P.M. H.R. 4451 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 1 (Roll no. 208).
7:09:49 P.M. H.R. 4451 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:09:53 P.M. H.R. 3832 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3832 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the executive director of a national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs under which Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers shall query such network, and for other purposes.”
7:17:25 P.M. H.R. 3832 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 2 (Roll no. 209).
7:17:26 P.M. H.R. 3832 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:29 P.M. H.R. 3832 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:17:55 P.M. Mr. Simpson filed reports from the Committee on Appropriations, H.R. 5894 and H.R. 5895.
7:18:20 P.M. Mr. Simpson asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, May 21, 2018, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 for morning-hour debate and 11 a.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
7:19:02 P.M. H.R. 5515 SUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY – Mr. Mitchell asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 5515. Agreed to without objection.
7:19:16 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:34:51 P.M. H.R. 548 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Kelly (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 548, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII.
7:35:08 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued one minute speeches.
7:35:49 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification with respect to Venezuela that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692, and relied upon for additional steps taken in Executive Orders 13808 and 13827. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-129).
7:38:58 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:04:03 P.M. Mr. Burgess filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 905.
9:04:49 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:32:50 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:32:52 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:32:55 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2018.