Facebook targeted us with racist smears … repost


Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change

A damning new report from The New York Times revealed that Facebook executive Joel Kaplan is leading a smear campaign targeting the Color Of Change community. Facebook has been seeding right-wing hit pieces and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in response to our efforts to ensure the safety of Black users on the platform.1

Kaplan hired a Republican public relations firm for the express purpose of undermining Color Of Change and other organizations who have held them publicly accountable for their harmful practices.

This racist and anti-Semitic attack on Color Of Change and our community by a major corporation is disturbing. Facebook must immediately fire Joel Kaplan.

Black people are a major part of Facebook’s revenue stream, and make up a disproportionately high percentage of their Instagram and WhatsApp user base. Yet their response to us challenging them to make their platform safe for us was to fan the flames of anti-Semitism with racist tropes. Facebook’s choices fed into the same far-right conspiracy theory that resulted in a pipe bomb in George Soros’s mailbox, along with a slew of hit pieces against our organization and staff by Breitbart and other outlets that cater to dangerous figures.

Our work to hold Facebook accountable began three years ago, when we called on Facebook to protect Black activists from being doxxed by neo-Confederate groups. A year later, when police murdered Korryn Gaines shortly after her Facebook account was deactivated mid-livestream, we realized that Facebook wouldn’t change on their own and began calling for a public civil rights audit of the company.2 We believed an audit would reveal how Facebook was harming Black people.

This past spring, after increasing pressure from Color Of Change members, Facebook agreed to begin the civil rights audit. Now we’ve learned that while we sat across the negotiation table with Facebook for years, Facebook’s leaders were giving oxygen to the worst anti-Semitic conspiracy theories of white nationalists to undermine our work. We have been working for years to ensure the safety of Black users by demanding protections for Black leaders doxxed by white supremacists on Facebook; working to ensure Facebook has transparent and just moderation policies; and demanding that Facebook put an end to racially targeted digital voter suppression. While we were operating in good faith to protect our communities, Facebook and Joel Kaplan were using the hateful tactics of the same far-right actors they were enabling on their platform.

Facebook must immediately fire Kaplan and the PR firms they worked with to smear Color Of Change and our partners.

The New York Times report also makes clear that Joel Kaplan played a prominent role in keeping Facebook from investigating the full extent of Russia’s misinformation and voter suppression campaigns. Facebook cannot be trusted to regulate the problems on its platform when senior staff like Kaplan engage in their own disinformation campaigns and discourage investigating major violations. And as Facebook continues to grapple with how to reduce workplace sexual harassment, Kaplan has shown that he is no ally to women. Earlier this fall, Kaplan came to the Senate hearing to support the Supreme Court nomination of sexual predator Brett Kavanaugh, and then personally threw Kavanaugh a party once he was confirmed.3 4 As long as Kaplan is working at Facebook, we cannot trust Facebook to combat hate on their platform, address online voter suppression efforts and disinformation campaigns, or properly conduct the public civil rights audit currently under way.

Removing Kaplan is only the first step for Facebook to make amends. Facebook must:

  1. Publicly apologize.
  2. Immediately fire Joel Kaplan and the PR firms Facebook worked with to delegitimize Color Of Change and our partners.
  3. Release all of the opposition research documents they compiled on Color Of Change and our allies so that we can understand how far Facebook went to undermine civil rights work.
  4. Release the data on voter suppression attempts. In an October 15th statement, Facebook announced updates in the process for reporting voter suppression and voter manipulation. Given the revelations about how the company handled 2016 election interference, a full and public disclosure is required. If the company does not comply, House Democrats should subpoena the records.
  5. Commit to a public release of the civil rights audit, including meaningful steps to address the harms raised.

These steps are absolutely critical for Facebook if they want to begin to repair the extensive damage they have done to the public’s and our trust in the company and its leaders.

Facebook must immediately fire Kaplan and the PR firms they worked with to smear Color Of Change and our partners.

Until justice is real,

–Brandi, Rashad, Arisha, Jade, Evan, Johnny, Future, Corina, Chad, Mary, Saréya, Angela, Eesha, Samantha, and the rest of the Color Of Change team

References:

  1. “Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis,” New York Times, 14 November 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/108114?t=9&akid=21865%2E1174326%2EMh3r0c
  2. “Groups question Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on why Korryn Gaines’ account was shut down,” Baltimore Sun, 22 August 2016 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/108117?t=11&akid=21865%2E1174326%2EMh3r0c
  3. “‘Emotional’ Facebook staff meeting addresses exec who supported Kavanaugh,” CNN, 5 October 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/108118?t=13&akid=21865%2E1174326%2EMh3r0c
  4. “Facebook VP Who Incensed Staff by Supporting Brett Kavanaugh Later Hosted a Party for Him,” Gizmodo, 8 October 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/108119?t=15&akid=21865%2E1174326%2EMh3r0c
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FDA/USDA~February ~2019~ Alerts & Safety


  • Fulton Seafood Inc., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 100,924 pounds of Siluriformes fish products, specifically wild caught catfish, because the products were produced, packed, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The wild caught catfish items were produced on various dates from Jan. 1, 2018 through Feb. 21, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    60-lb. brown cardboard boxes containing “River Catfish Wild USA.” Upon arrival at retail locations, the catfish were removed from boxes and placed in the seafood display case for consumer purchase.
    These items were shipped to retail locations within Texas. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Joe Massa, Sales Manager, Fulton Seafood Inc., at (713) 228-6931.
  • TV Food LLC., a San Leandro, Calif. non-federally inspected establishment, is recalling approximately 27,956 pounds of Siluriformes, specifically Yellow Hito (catfish), products because the products were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    14-oz. vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy, FROZEN FISH CA DONG CA TRE DONG” and “Packed By: MAI SAO Seafood Co., LTD.” printed on the label.
    14-oz. vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy, FROZEN FISH STEAK CA TRE CAT KHUC” and “Packed By: MAI SAO Seafood Co., LTD.” printed on the label.
    12-oz. vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy, FROZEN FISH CA DONG CA TRE DONG LAM SACH KHONG DAU” and “Packed By: MAI SAO Seafood Co., LTD.” printed on the label.
    2 Fish/Bag Sold by weight vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy, FROZEN FISH CA DONG CA TRE VANG LAM SACH KHONG DAU” and “Packed By: MAI SAO Seafood Co., LTD.” printed on the label.
    3 Fish/Bag, Sold by Weight vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy, FROZEN FISH CA DONG CA TRE VANG” and “Packed By: MAI SAO Seafood Co., LTD.” printed on the label.
    2-lbs. vacuum-packed trays containing “Golden Boy” yellow catfish.
    These items were shipped to distributor in Chicago, Ill. and to other locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Fanny Chen, Owner, TV Food LLC., at (510) 878-7906.
  • Sahlen Packing Company, Inc., a Buffalo, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 13,224 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) deli ham products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The RTE deli ham items were produced on January 25, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    Varying weights of whole hams sliced and sold by weight at retail deli counters containing “MARKET 32 BY PRICE CHOPPER BLACK FOREST HAM with natural juices caramel color added 97% FAT FREE” and a sell by date of 4/8/19 represented on the label.
    The whole ham products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 5155” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Joseph Sahlen Sr., owner, Sahlen Packaging Company, Inc. at (716) 852-8677.
  • Updates• 001-2019, J. H. Routh Packing Co. Recalls Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination, (Jan. 9, 2019)
    • 005-2019, Custom Made Meals, LLC Recalls Chicken Skewer Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens, (Jan. 18, 2019)
  • VICS Acquisition, LLC, a Harlingen, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 99,975 pounds of chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain eggs, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product label.
    The happi foodi Bloody Mary Inspired Chicken, Southeast Grocers Brand Marsala Chicken and Southeast Grocers Brand Mediterranean Herb Chicken items were produced from Aug. 7 through Oct.15, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    21 oz. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “happi foodi BLOODY MARY INSPIRED CHICKEN” with lot codes 14528 and 15092 and use by dates of March 2, 2020 and April 15, 2020.
    21 oz. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “SE Grocers MARSALA CHICKEN” with lot codes 14177 and 14532 and use by dates of Feb. 8, 2020 and March 3, 2020.
    21 oz. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “SE Grocers MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HERB CHICKEN” with lot codes 14145 and 14531 and use by dates of Feb. 7, 2020 and March 4, 2020.The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34622” on the product packaging. The happi foodi items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and the Southeast Grocers Brand products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
    A company that VICS Acquisition, LLC co-packs for discovered the problem on Feb. 8, 2019 during a label review. FSIS was notified on Feb. 9, 2019.Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Gary Laney, vice president of product innovation and quality for WaffleWaffle, LLC at 201-559-9806. Members of the media can contact Deb Corley, media relations director at WaffleWaffle at 201-559-9801.
  • J Bar B Foods, a Weimar, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 51,188 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) cheddar smoked sausage products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
    The ready-to-eat “Cheddar Smoked Sausage” items were incorrectly labeled as “Original Smoked Sausage.” The items were produced on January 19, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages of “H-E-B MADE IN TEXAS ORIGINAL Smoked Sausage” with a sell by date of 5/19/19 and lot code LN2 90149.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “7066A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Texas. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Bonnie Hymen, Risk Coordinator, J Bar B Foods, at (830) 788-7511, ext. 271. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Pete Beckwith, Chief Marketing Officer, J Bar B Foods, at (323) 898-3087.
  • Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley brand Dukkah in 2.5oz containers because of the potential of it containing glass pieces.
    The product is packaged in a circular tin can with a clear lid labeled as Jansal Valley Dukkah, packaged in 2.5 ounce sizes. The cases contain 6, 2.5 oz units each.
    Product best by date: 08/28/2020
    Product lot codes: Case – L2033968 and individual tins – L2034198
    Jansal Valley Dukkah was distributed Nationwide.
    No injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
    Consumers who have purchased 2.5 ounce packages of Jansal Valley Dukkah, or your if company is in possession of it please destroy the above mentioned product.
    Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333 at extension 168 or 119 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
    About Sid Wainer & Son: Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® Line. Sid Wainer & Son suppliers over 30,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally. To learn more about Sid Wainer & Son, visit http://www.Sidwainer.com.
  • Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. of Wasilla, AK is recalling all jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon in 6.5 oz. containers with the production code of AL81111133 on the bottom of the jar/can because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. produces several species of smoked salmon in flexible retortable pouches, glass jars and black two-piece metal cans. The flexible retortable pouches are not affected by this recall.
    No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated as a result of an independent audit paid for by Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. A review of the thermal processing records determined the recalled lot did not receive the prescribed thermal process and was therefore underprocessed. Consumers should destroy the product, return it to the place where purchased for a refund or contact Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. for a refund or replacement.
    This recall is being made with the knowledge of US Food and Drug Administration and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
    Consumers who have purchased this product and have questions or need additional information should call the company at (907) 355-5533 from 8:00 AM to 8:00PM Alaska time.
    The Smoked Silver Salmon was sold to distributors throughout the state of Alaska primarily in gift stores in the Anchorage and Fairbanks area.Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. produces several species of smoked salmon in flexible retortable pouches, glass jars and black two-piece metal cans. The flexible retortable pouches are not affected by this recall.
  • Kingston Pharma, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of “DG™ Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts” to the consumer level due to the presence of an undissolved ingredient, citrus flavonoid.
    Use of the product should not be considered hazardous but could result in difficulty when swallowing the product for sensitive individuals. To date, Kingston Pharma LLC has received one report of a one-week old infant having difficulty when swallowing the product and three complaints attributed to the undissolved citrus flavonoid.
    The product is administered orally to infants and adults. The recall is for all lots. The product is packaged in 4-ounce amber bottles, white plastic caps with safety seals and provided with an oral syringe, with UPC Code 8 5495400246 3. The product was distributed throughout the United States by Dollar General Corporation.To report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product or to ask questions regarding this recall, contact Christina Condon or C. Jeanne Taborsky by phone toll free at 844-724-7347 or by e-mail Christina.Condon@SciRegs.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they or their child have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.
  •  Nature’s Path Foods announced a voluntary recall of a specific production run of EnviroKidz Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals for they may contain undeclared gluten (wheat and barley). People who have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten and wheat should not consume the cereals with the BEST BEFORE DATE listed below due to potential adverse health effects. Nature’s Path is also removing any affected cereals from customer store shelves and warehouses. The error was isolated to one facility and due to air contamination as a result of incorrect production scheduling. Other gluten-free Nature’s Path and EnviroKidz products are not impacted and are not part of this voluntary recall.

Consumers requesting a refund for the affected cereals should return the product to their retailer. Consumers may also contact Nature’s Path Consumer Services at 1-866-880-7284 (between Monday and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST) or email at ConsumerServices@naturespath.com.

  • Lean Culinary Services, LLC, a Hollywood, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 223 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The RTE chicken salad items were produced on February 12, 2019. The following products are subject to recall:
    14.9-oz. plastic tub packages containing “classic chicken salad Made with Bell & Evans White Meat Chicken” and a Best By date of 2-17-19.
    8-lbs plastic bags containing “classic chicken salad Made with Bell & Evans White Meat Chicken” and a Sell By date of 2-19-19 for use behind the deli counter.
    7.8-oz plastic tub packages containing “DeliverLean CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD” and a Use By date of 2/17/19.
    5.5-oz plastic tub packages containing “DeliverLean CHICKEN SALAD BENTO BOX” and a Use By date of 2/17/19.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-46167” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
    Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Tammy Martinez, VP of Client Services, at (312) 805-2230.
  • Updates • 014-2019, VICS Acquisition, LLC Recalls Chicken Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens, (Feb. 10, 2019)
    • 015-2019, Panola County Processing, LLC Recalls Sausage Products Due to Possible Processing Deviation, (Feb. 11, 2019)
  • Felt, OK, McDaniel Life-Line LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Indian Herb to the consumer level. This product is being recalled because it is marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA. The therapeutic claims made in the labeling for this product establish that it is a drug because it is an article (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body. Additionally, the product contains ingredients that the Agency has determined to be caustic in nature that can cause serious injury.The product can be taken internally or applied externally to abnormal skin growths. The product is packaged in 6 dram vials. The affected Indian Herb includes all lots. Product was distributed in the United States, Italy, Canada, Australia and Poland to individuals via internet sales@lifelinewater.com  Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact McDaniel Life-Line by phone 806-647-1471 or by e-mail lifeline@amaonline.com, Monday thru Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Central Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.
  • Panola County Processing, LLC, a Carthage, Texas establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 59 pounds of smoked sausage products due to a processing deviation that may have led to underprocessing of products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The pork smoked sausage links and venison and pork sausage links items were produced on Jan. 29, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    1.3-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing four pieces of “PANOLA COUNTY PROCESSING, LLC Pork Smoked Sausage PC” with packaging dates of Jan. 30, 2019 and Jan. 31, 2019.
    1.3-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing four pieces of “PANOLA COUNTY PROCESSING, LLC Pork Hot Smoked Sausage PC” with packaging date of Jan. 31, 2019.
    1.3-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing four pieces of “PANOLA COUNTY PROCESSING, LLC Venison & Pork Smoked Sausage PC” with packaging date of Jan. 31, 2019.
    1.3-lb. vacuum-packed packages containing four pieces of “PANOLA COUNTY PROCESSING, LLC Venison & Pork Hot Smoked Sausage PC” with packaging date of Jan. 31, 2019.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 48219” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to a retail location in Texas.There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jeff Davidson, owner of Panola County Processing, LLC, at 903-690-0430.
  • VICS Acquisition, LLC, a Harlingen, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 99,975 pounds of chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain eggs, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product label.
    The happi foodi Bloody Mary Inspired Chicken, Southeast Grocers Brand Marsala Chicken and Southeast Grocers Brand Mediterranean Herb Chicken items were produced from Aug. 7 through Oct.15, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    1.5-lb. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “happi foodi BLOODY MARY INSPIRED CHICKEN” with lot codes 14528 and 15092 and use by dates of March 2, 2020 and April 15, 2020.
    1.5-lb. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “SE Grocers MARSALA CHICKEN” with lot codes 14177 and 14532 and use by dates of Feb. 8, 2020 and March 3, 2020.
    1.5-lb. packages containing one frozen steam bag meal of “SE Grocers MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HERB CHICKEN” with lot codes 14145 and 14531 and use by dates of Feb. 7, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34622” on the product packaging. The happi foodi items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and the Southeast Grocers Brand products were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
    A company that VICS Acquisition, LLC co-packs for discovered the problem on Feb. 8, 2019 during a label review. FSIS was notified on Feb. 9, 2019.
    There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Gary Laney, vice president of product innovation and quality for WaffleWaffle, LLC at 201-559-9806. Members of the media can contact Deb Corley, media relations director at WaffleWaffle at 201-559-9801.
  • World Waters, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of certain lots of Cold Pressed Juice Watermelon WTRMLN WTR Original 12 packs due to the potential presence of soft plastic that may be loosely floating in some of the finished products. The product subject to this voluntary recall is found below. Watermelon Flavor
    AC02919
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW00219
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW00319
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW00419
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW00719
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW00919
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW01019
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW01419
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW01619
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW01719
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW01819
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW02419
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW34618
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW34718
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW35318
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW35418
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW36018
    Watermelon Flavor
    AW36118
    These products can be identified by the main label on the bottle and the lot number that is printed on the bottom of the bottle. The products were sent to customers nationwide for distribution via retail sales from December 22, 2018 – February 5, 2019.
    World Waters will provide consumers a coupon for replacement product upon proof of purchase. Consumers seeking replacement product or with questions regarding this recall can contact World Waters by calling Customer Service at 1-800-981-8973 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST or emailing the company at customercare@wtrmlnwtr.com.
  • Richwell Group, Inc., doing business as Maxfield Seafood, a City of Industry, Calif. firm and the importer of record, is recalling approximately 55,300 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The frozen Siluriformes items, specifically Sheat fish, were imported from Vietnam to the United States on various dates from April 2018 through December 2018. The products have a shelf life of two years. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    14-oz. clear bag packages containing “Maxfield Seafood SHEAT FISH CA TREN KET” with “EXPIRY DATE” of 200324, 200403, 201007, 201008, 201113, 201115, 201222 and 201227.
    14-oz. clear bag packages containing “Maxfield Seafood SHEAT FISH CA TREN RANG” with “EXPIRY DATE” (some labels don’t display an expiration date) of 200324, 200403, 201007, 201008, 201113, 201115, 201222 and 201227.
    These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Bradley Martin, General Manager/Vice President, Richwell Group, Inc., at (626) 964-8230.
  • Updates: • 004-2019, H & T Seafood, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced without Benefit of Import Inspection (Jan. 18, 2019)
    • 007-2019, Harvest Food Group, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen, (Jan. 25, 2019)
  •  Updates:  • 001-2019, J. H. Routh Packing Co. Recalls Pork Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination, (Jan. 9, 2019)
    • 005-2019, Custom Made Meals, LLC Recalls Chicken Skewer Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens, (Jan. 18, 2019)
  • Richwell Group, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection http://bit.ly/2GpQT8M Richwell Group, Inc., doing business as Maxfield Seafood, a City of Industry, Calif. firm and the importer of record, is recalling approximately 55,300 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The frozen Siluriformes items, specifically Sheat fish, were imported from Vietnam to the United States on various dates from April 2018 through December 2018. The products have a shelf life of two years. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    14-oz. clear bag packages containing “Maxfield Seafood SHEAT FISH CA TREN KET” with “EXPIRY DATE” of 200324, 200403, 201007, 201008, 201113, 201115, 201222 and 201227.
    14-oz. clear bag packages containing “Maxfield Seafood SHEAT FISH CA TREN RANG” with “EXPIRY DATE” (some labels don’t display an expiration date) of 200324, 200403, 201007, 201008, 201113, 201115, 201222 and 201227.
    These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
    The problem was discovered on Jan. 30, 2019 during FSIS surveillance activities of imported products at the distributor facility.
    There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Bradley Martin, General Manager/Vice President, Richwell Group, Inc., at (626) 964-8230.
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) announced that it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc is continuing its voluntary nationwide recall of lot ABD807 of Levetiracetram in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,500 mg/100 mL (15 mg/mL) single-dose infusion bags to the hospital level in U.S.A.
    The recall, which began in October 2018, was originally initiated due to a product complaint received for mislabeling. The pre-printed text content on the infusion bag (primary container) for the lot indicates product information as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection (1000mg/100ml). The label on the external foil pouch has the product information as Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium Chloride Injection (1500mg/100ml). To date, there have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Patients who may have been administered the mislabeled product could experience adverse reactions such as somnolence, agitation, aggression, depressed level of consciousness, respiratory depression and coma related to over dosage.
    Levetiracetam Injection is an antiepileptic drug indicated for adjunct therapy in adults (more than 16 years of age) with the following seizure types when oral administration is temporarily not feasible: Partial onset seizures, Myoclonic seizures inpatients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
    The batch was distributed in U.S.A. between August 14, 2018 and September 5, 2018.
    The recalled batch is as follows:
    Item Description
    Manufacturer
    NDC
    Lot
    Expiry
    Date
    Levetiracetam in 0.54% Sodium chloride Injection, 1500mg/100mL
    Gland Pharmaceuticals
    43598-637-52
    ABD807
    05/2020
    Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc has notified the distributors to arrange for return of any recalled product. Wholesalers, distributors, hospitals and pharmacies with an existing inventory of the lot being recalled, should stop use and distribution and quarantine the product immediately for return/replacement/etc. of all recalled products. Wholesalers, distributors and pharmacies that have further distributed the recalled product should notify any accounts or additional locations which may have received the recalled product from them. For instructions on returning product or additional assistance, call Inmar at 1-800-967-5952 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
    If patients have questions regarding this recall or to report an adverse event, please contact the Company’s Medical Information Call Center at 1-888-375-3784 (1-888-DRL-DRUG) between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.Adverse reactions or quality problems associated with the use of this product may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either by phone, on line, by regular mail or by fax.
    Complete and submit the report Online: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
    Regular Mail or Fax: Download form http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
  • Q’s American Best Trading Inc., a Lakewood, Calif. firm and the importer of record, is recalling approximately 1,008 pounds of imported Siluriformes fish products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The frozen Siluriformes, specifically Sheat fish, items were imported from Vietnam to the U.S. on Dec. 25, 2018. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only) There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Julie Chai, manager, Q’s American Best Trading Inc., at (562) 366-6682.
  • General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached Flour with a better if used by date of April 20, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. This recall is being issued out of an abundance of care as General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this product.
    This recall only affects this one date code of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.This voluntary recall includes the following code date currently in stores or consumers’ pantries:
    Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
    Package UPC: 000-16000-19610-0
    Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 or visit http://www.generalmills.com/flour.
  •   Taylor Farms TX, Inc., a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 2,100 pounds of chicken products incorrectly labeled as “Chile Relleno” products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
    The ready-to-eat “HEB Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Alfredo & Chicken” items were incorrectly labeled as “Chile Relleno.” The items were produced on various dates from Jan. 25, 2019 through Jan. 30, 2019. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    10-oz. tray packages labeled as “HEB-MEAL SIMPLE CHILE RELLENO” with “USE BY” dates of 02/04/2019, 02/05/2019, 02/07/2019, 02/08/2019, and 02/09/2019 and lot codes TFD025AU4, TFD026AU4, TFD028AU4, TFD029AU4 and TFD030AU4.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34733” on the shipping container which is labeled as “HEB Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Alfredo & Chicken.” The chile relleno labels do not bear an establishment number. These items were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in Texas.  There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Thomas Yongo, director of quality assurance with Taylor Farms Texas, at (855) 455-0098 or press@taylorfarms.com.
  • Nature’s Rx is voluntarily recalling quantity lots of Silver Bullet 10x, description of dosage form to the hospital, retail or consumer level. This recall has been initiated because the product was found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, the active ingredient in Viagra and Cialis respectively, which are PDE-5 inhibitors. The undeclared PDE-5 inhibitors in the product may pose serious health risks because consumers with underlying medical issues may take the products without knowing that they can cause serious harm or interact in dangerous ways with other drugs they may be taking. For example, PDE-5 inhibitors may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and thus can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease often take nitrates.
    Nature’s Rx has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Nature’s Rx has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall
    The product, Silver Bullet 10x, is used as a male enhancement nutritional supplement and is packaged in mylar package containing 10 capsules with an expiry date: 11/2020. Silver Bullet 10x was sold on eBay and website.Regular Mail or Fax: Download form http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm2 or call: 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
  • 003-2019 Johnsonville, LLC Recalls Raw Ground Frozen Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Flavored Pork Patty Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination | En Español
  • 009-2019 Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
  • Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, a Mt. Pleasant, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 58,020 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
    The frozen, not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded chicken items were produced on Jan. 4, 2019. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
    20-lb. boxes containing 8 clear bags of “UNCOOKED POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTERS WITH RIB MEAT” with a “USE BY 10 01 2019” date and lot codes of 9004101012, 9004101013, 9004101014, 9004101015, 9004101016, 9004101017, 9004101018, 9004101019, 9004101020, 9004101021, 9004101022, 9004101000 and 9004101001.
    The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-7091A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Publix Super Markets in Florida for deli food service use. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  Consumers with questions about the recall can contact James Brown, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s consumer relations, at (800) 321-1470. Media members with questions about the recall can contact Cameron Bruett, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s media relations, at (970) 506-7801.
  • The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.
    Recalled Product(s): CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips purchased from Terrific Care, LLC. or Medex Supply
    Lot Numbers: All lot numbers sold by Terrific Care LLC. or Medex Supply
    Manufacturing Dates: October 2017 to May 2018
    Distribution Dates: December 27, 2017 to December 15, 2018
    Devices Recalled in the U.S.: 759 boxes
    Device Use
    The CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips, manufactured by Roche Diagnostics, are used with the CoaguChek XS System to monitor patient response to warfarin (also known by the brand names Coumadin and Jantoven), a blood thinner prescribed to prevent and treat blood clots. The test strip is inserted into the CoaguChek XS System, and then a medical pricking needle (a lancet) is used to obtain blood from the patient’s finger (capillary) which is applied to the test strip. The meter reads the test strip, measures how long it takes the blood to clot, and provides the result based on a standardized calculation in the form of the International Normalized Ratio, or INR. Patients and physicians use the INR to determine if warfarin dosing is appropriate.Reason for Recall
    Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply is recalling the Roche Diagnostics CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips due to inaccurate INR test results, when compared to laboratory results. The test strips may provide results that are higher than the actual INR. Because of incorrect INR results, some patients may be prescribed an insufficient warfarin dose or instructed to interrupt warfarin use, which may increase the risk for dangerous blood clots. Incorrect INR results are of particular concern for individuals at an increased risk of blood clots including those with mechanical heart valves, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) who are at an elevated risk of stroke, or those who had a recent blood clot.
    This recall is related to Roche Diagnostics’ recent U.S. recall of its CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips. However, the CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips distributed by Terrific Care LLC. /Medex Supply include catalog/REF numbers that were not included in the recent Roche recall because the test strips were not labeled or authorized for sale in the United States and were only distributed by Roche Diagnostics outside the U.S. Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply purchased the Roche tests strips from an unknown source and imported and sold them in the United States.
    Use of recalled test strips may increase the risk of serious adverse health consequences, including, stroke, irreversible brain damage, and death.
    Who is affected?
    Patients that bought Roche CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips from Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply.
    Patients with the following conditions are at especially high risk for serious events associated with inaccurate INR measurements:
    Mechanical heart valve
    Atrial fibrillation and high-risk CHA2DS2-VASc scores
    Recent thromboembolic events
    Health care providers, pharmacies and health care facilities that purchased CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips from Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply
    Distributors that purchased CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips from Terrific Care, LLC. / Medex Supply
    What to Do
    On January 28, 2019, Terrific Care, LLC sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter to customers. The letter asked customers to:
    Switch to new batches of CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips that are not affected by the recall. New batches of CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips may be obtained by contacting Roche Diagnostics Corporation at 1-800-428-4674.
    Patients should contact their health care provider to determine an alternative testing method while waiting for replacement CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips that are not affected.
    Immediately stop using all CoaguChek XS Test Strips purchased directly from Terrific Care, LLC. and Medex Supply.
    If you have product to return, send an email to RMA@medexsupply.com or call a customer service specialist at 888-433-2300 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Thursday.
    Include the “order ID” and insert “Recall” in the email subject line
    Complete and return the Recall Letter Response Form by email.
    For reimbursement, contact Terrific Care by phone at 888-433-2300 or by email at RMA@medexsupply.com
    Contact Information
    Customers who have questions or need additional information or support related to this recall should email to RMA@medexsupply.com or call a customer service specialist at 888-433-2300 between of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Thursday.

Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples Suffer Wave of Invasions and Attacks – tell bolsonaro to stop


 

Bolsonaro Wants to Plunder the Amazon. Don't Let Him.

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Emboldened by the institutional assault upon indigenous rights being waged by the regime of Jair Bolsonaro, rural mafias are organizing an unprecedented wave of land invasions and attacks on native territories and communities.

Known in Brazil as the “Bolsonaro effect,” today’s assault on indigenous lands has also translated into barbaric violence against native peoples. Following a dispute in late January, an indigenous Parecis man from Mato Grosso state was attacked by three men who took him hostage and tortured him, brutally beating him before slamming his arm repeatedly in a car door and leaving him for dead. The man escaped to a local village and eventually received medical treatment, but was forced to have his arm amputated.

In his statement to authorities, the man claims that his assailants repeated that since Bolsonaro’s election, “it is now permitted to kill indians.” The attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
Less than two months into Bolsonaro’s presidency, we are witnessing the unfolding of a human rights and environmental catastrophe in Brazil.

These impacts are being felt first and foremost by vulnerable communities. If they are permitted to advance, their enduring, disastrous legacy will impact us all.

resource: CP

Demand the Binghamton City School District End the Criminalization of Black Girls


A school nurse and vice principal at Binghamton East Middle School stripped searched four Black girls because they were acting “giddy” at lunch and school authorities suspected they were using drugs. Normal behavior for 12 year olds was used to justify strip searching four young Black girls in front of adults and traumatizing them. Three of the girls were forced to strip down to their underwear, while a fourth girl refused a search and was served with an in-school suspension instead.

We know that racist and sexist assumptions about Black girls lead to the perception that they are less innocent than white girls. These warped views play directly into the criminalization and rampant sexual abuse of Black girls; perpetrators aren’t worried about suffering serious consequences because societal messages tell them Black girls are without protection. These assumptions play directly into the fact that Black girls are six times more likely to be suspended from school than their white counterparts and lead to long term negative effects for their emotional and educational development. From the over-policing of Black girls hair, to strip searching them for exhibiting normal pre-teen behavior, the criminalization of Black girls must stop.

Sign the Petition

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The Senate February 4-28th ::: CONGRESS ::: The House 2019


Wrap Up for Thursday, February 28, 2019

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House Activity 2/28/2019

9:00:03 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:09 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Judy Chu to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:31 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:33 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Trahan 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. Trahan objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:26 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:44 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.
9:14:53 A.M.
H.R. 1112
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 145. H.R. 1112 — “To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.”
9:14:58 A.M.
H.R. 1112
Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
9:15:02 A.M.
H.R. 1112
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 145 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:03 A.M.
H.R. 1112
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lauren Underwood to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
9:15:56 A.M.
H.R. 1112
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1112.
10:13:19 A.M.
H.R. 1112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Rice (SC), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to grant NICS examiners access to the National Data Exchange when reviewing firearm transfers.
10:13:36 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (SC) amendment No. 1.
10:18:53 A.M.
H.R. 1112
By unanimous consent, the Rice (SC) amendment was withdrawn.
10:19:14 A.M.
H.R. 1112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Schneider, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require the FBI to report on the number of petitions it was not able to make a determination on within the 10-day period.
10:19:38 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2.
10:25:06 A.M.
H.R. 1112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schneider amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
10:25:38 A.M.
H.R. 1112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Levin (MI), numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require GAO to submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, analyzing the extent to which the new Section 922(t)(1)(B)(ii) of title 18, United States Code, added by the bill prevents firearms from being transferred to prohibited persons.
10:26:29 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 3.
10:31:00 A.M.
H.R. 1112
On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:31:21 A.M.
H.R. 1112
An amendment, offered by Ms. Porter, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to require a report analyzing the impact of the bill on the safety of victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse, dating partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
10:31:49 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 4.
10:36:59 A.M.
H.R. 1112
On agreeing to the Porter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:37:46 A.M.
H.R. 1112
An amendment, offered by Mr. Van Drew, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 116-14 to allow an FFL who has contacted NICS, and who was not notified that the transfer is legally permissible within 3 business days of the initial date of contact, to rely on information provided by NICS respecting a transfer for 25 days after the transfer becomes legally permissible.
10:38:16 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEABTE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 5.
10:46:20 A.M.
H.R. 1112
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Collins (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
11:17:01 A.M.
H.R. 1112
On agreeing to the Schneider amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 – 144 (Roll no. 100).
11:28:01 A.M.
H.R. 1112
On agreeing to the Van Drew amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 193 (Roll no. 101).
11:28:08 A.M.
H.R. 1112
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1112.
11:29:34 A.M.
H.R. 1112
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:31:11 A.M.
H.R. 1112
Mrs. Lesko moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:31:34 A.M.
H.R. 1112
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko 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 insert new text on cases in which the transferee is a victim of a crime of domestic violence.
11:45:18 A.M.
H.R. 1112
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:53:41 A.M.
H.R. 1112
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 – 232 (Roll no. 102).
12:02:30 P.M.
H.R. 1112
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 198 (Roll no. 103).
12:02:32 P.M.
H.R. 1112
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:02:40 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal, which the Chair put de novo.
12:02:56 P.M.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:04:12 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:04:20 P.M.Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 28, 2019, it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. Agreed to without objection.
12:04:21 P.M.Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Monday, March 4, 2019, it adjourn to meet on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:19:36 P.M.SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:37:47 P.M.Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:37:50 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:37:55 P.M.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on March 4, 2019.

House Activity 2/27/2019

10:00:02 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Tony Cardenas to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:40 A.M.MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:26:58 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:11 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 27.
12:00:13 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Father Philip G. Salois, American Legion National Chaplain, North Smithfield, RI
12:01:57 P.M.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:59 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Brownley of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:38 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.
12:24:23 P.M.
H.R. 8
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 145. H.R. 8 — “To require a background check for every firearm sale.”
12:24:28 P.M.
H.R. 8
Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
12:24:54 P.M.
H.R. 8
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 145 and Rule XVIII.
12:24:55 P.M.
H.R. 8
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:25:39 P.M.
H.R. 8
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8.
1:52:36 P.M.
H.R. 8
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lesko, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to allow the transfer of firearms to individuals who participate in the TSA Pre-Check program of the Department of Homeland Security.
1:53:04 P.M.
H.R. 8
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 1.
2:03:25 P.M.
H.R. 8
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lesko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
2:04:55 P.M.
H.R. 8
An amendment, offered by Ms. Dean, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to clarify that the exemption from the background check requirement in instances of imminent threats of death or great bodily harm would apply to someone who is at risk of committing suicide.
2:05:13 P.M.
H.R. 8
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 2.
2:12:56 P.M.
H.R. 8
On agreeing to the Dean amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:13:43 P.M.
H.R. 8
An amendment, offered by Ms. Horn, Kendra S., numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to clarify that “great bodily harm” includes domestic violence, dating partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic abuse.
2:14:06 P.M.
H.R. 8
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Horn (OK) amendment No. 3.
2:22:00 P.M.
H.R. 8
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Horn amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
2:22:36 P.M.
H.R. 8
An amendment, offered by Mr. Van Drew, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 116-14 to clarify that the exception for gifts and loans of firearms between parents and their children applies to step-parents and step-children.
2:23:01 P.M.
H.R. 8
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 145, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 4.
2:29:09 P.M.
H.R. 8
On agreeing to the Van Drew amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:00:02 P.M.
H.R. 8
On agreeing to the Lesko amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 250 (Roll no. 96).
3:10:59 P.M.
H.R. 8
On agreeing to the Horn, Kendra S. amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 310 – 119 (Roll no. 97).
3:11:07 P.M.
H.R. 8
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8.
3:12:05 P.M.
H.R. 8
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:12:30 P.M.
H.R. 8
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
3:13:43 P.M.
H.R. 8
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3:14:23 P.M.
H.R. 8
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) motion to recommit with instructions pending a 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 insert new text on regulations in the case of a background check conducted by the national instant criminal background check system, in response to a contact from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, that the system notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if the individual is in violation of subsection (g)(5). Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
3:25:32 P.M.
H.R. 8
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:35:27 P.M.
H.R. 8
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 – 209 (Roll no. 98).
3:37:42 P.M.
H.R. 8
An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the Motion to Recommit the amendment was considered.
3:38:18 P.M.
H.R. 8
On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:45:48 P.M.
H.R. 8
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 190 (Roll no. 99).
3:45:51 P.M.
H.R. 8
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:13 P.M.

Mr. Payne asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 28. Agreed to without objection. 3:54:15 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:17:36 P.M.SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:45:29 P.M.Mr. Green (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:45:36 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:37 P.M.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2019.

 

House Activity 2/19/2019

2:30:59 P.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:32:14 P.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Jennifer Wexton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:32:36 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Erin M. Keys, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.
2:33:22 P.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 131, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
2:33:35 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:33:36 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 February 15, 2019 at 11:26 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 1.
2:34:20 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 131. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 22, 2019.

House Acitivity 2/15/2019

10:00:10 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick Larsen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:00:37 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 131, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:15 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:46 A.M.The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 483.
10:02:56 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 131. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on February 19, 2019.

House Activity 2/14/2019

10:00:04 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:39 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott H. Peters to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:20 A.M.MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:54:42 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:02 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
12:00:04 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Barry C. Black, Chaplain, United States Senate, Washington, DC.
12:01:57 P.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Morelle 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. Morelle 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.
12:02:35 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:57 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.
12:33:53 P.M.Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: Ms. Matsui and Ms. Roybal-Allard.
12:34:17 P.M.United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Mr. Vela.
12:34:36 P.M.Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts – Pursuant to section 2(a) of the National Cultural Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(a)), amended by Public Law 107-117, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Mr. Kennedy and Mrs. Beatty.
12:35:04 P.M.Joint Economic Committee – Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1024(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Economic Committee: Mr. Beyer, Mr. Heck, Mr. Trone, Mrs. Beatty and Ms. Frankel.
12:35:21 P.M.United States Holocaust Memorial Council – Pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council: Mr. Deutch, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Lewis.
12:35:59 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
6:27:55 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 14.
6:28:10 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 February 14, 2019, at 12:50 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 488
6:28:16 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 February 14, 2019, at 4:28 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to the Conference Report to accompany H.J. Res. 31.
6:28:37 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 February 14, 2019, at 4:54 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 4
6:29:02 P.M.Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 131.
6:30:20 P.M.
H. Res. 131Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 131 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2019, through February 22, 2019.”
6:31:32 P.M. H. Res. 131
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 131.
7:28:17 P.M.
H. Res. 131
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 195 (Roll no. 85).
7:36:55 P.M.
H. Res. 131
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 196 (Roll no. 86).
7:36:56 P.M.
H. Res. 131
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:37:35 P.M.
H.J. Res. 31
Mrs. Lowey brought up conference report H. Rept. 116-9 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 131.
7:39:39 P.M.
H.J. Res. 31
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.J. Res. 31.
8:36:43 P.M.
H.J. Res. 31
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:01:25 P.M.
H.J. Res. 31
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 300 – 128 (Roll no. 87).
9:01:26 P.M.
H.J. Res. 31
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:02:37 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.
9:03:11 P.M.On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
9:03:17 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 4
Mrs. Lowey asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
9:03:30 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 4
Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 4 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 31.”
9:03:38 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 4
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
9:03:42 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 4
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:05:10 P.M.Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on February 15. Agreed to without objection.
9:05:22 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:21:13 P.M.Ms. Kuster (NH) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:21:44 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:21:45 P.M.The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 15, 2019.

House Activity 2/13/2019

10:00:01 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:09 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Adriano Espaillat to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 A.M.MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:49:17 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:52 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
12:00:59 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:16 P.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Delgado 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. Delgado demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.
12:03:05 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Allen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:25 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.
12:07:48 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 February 13, 2019, at 11:40 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 47 and S. 461
12:08:16 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:10:42 P.M.House Democracy Partnership – Pursuant to H. Res. 6, Sec. 104(a), the Republican Leader appointed the following member of the House to the House Democracy Partnership: Mr. Buchanan.
12:11:03 P.M. H. Res. 122
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 122 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:14:31 P.M. H. Res. 122
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 122.
1:43:48 P.M. H. Res. 122
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 195 (Roll no. 78).
1:52:06 P.M. H. Res. 122
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 193 (Roll no. 79).
1:52:09 P.M.
H. Res. 122
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:53:53 P.M.MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair led the House in observing a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
1:53:54 P.M.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal.
2:05:05 P.M.On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 – 199, 1 Present (Roll no. 80).
2:07:09 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 122. H.J. Res. 37 — “Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.”
2:07:14 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. A specified amendment is in order. The resolution provides through February 17, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
2:08:09 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 122 and Rule XVIII.
2:08:11 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:08:24 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 37.
3:15:43 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 2 printed in House Report 116-8 to ensure that the U.S. may continue intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing operations with other nations.
3:15:56 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 122, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 2
3:57:48 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 252 – 177 (Roll no. 81).
3:58:13 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 37.
3:59:31 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:59:53 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:00:45 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
Mr. Kustoff (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4:03:04 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kustoff (TN) 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 state that it is in the national security interest of the United States to combat anti-Semitism around the world.
4:08:07 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:18:00 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 – 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 82).
4:18:27 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
An amendment, offered by Mr. Engel, Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the Motion to Recommit the amendment was considered.
4:21:10 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
On agreeing to the Engel amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:29:51 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 248 – 177, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
4:29:53 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:30:53 P.M.MOMENT OF SILENCE – Mr. Price (NC) addressed the House and led a moment of silence in memory of the life and legacy of the Honorable Walter B. Jones.
4:39:45 P.M.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 995, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:39:59 P.M. H.R. 995
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 995 — “To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes.”
4:55:21 P.M. H.R. 995
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 84).
4:55:22 P.M. H.R. 995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:55:53 P.M.The House received a communication from the Honorable Doris O. Matsui. Ms. Matsui submitted her resignation from the Committee on Rules. The resignation was accepted without objection.
4:56:22 P.M. H. Res. 125
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 125 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives and ranking Members on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
4:56:52 P.M. H. Res. 125
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:56:55 P.M. H. Res. 125
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:59:03 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:02:39 P.M. H.J. Res. 37
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.J. Res. 37.
5:02:52 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:13:34 P.M.SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:06:59 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:37:00 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
11:37:01 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
11:50:00 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 13.
11:51:01 P.M. H.J. Res. 31
Conference report H. Rept. 116-9 filed.
11:52:00 P.M.Mrs. Lowey moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:52:02 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:52:03 P.M.The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 14, 2019.

House Activity 2/12/2019

9:00:04 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Joe Cunningham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:38 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Capitol Worship, Washington, DC.
9:02:41 A.M.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:45 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:24 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 13, 2019.

House Activity 2/11/2019

12:00:07 P.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:21 P.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable G. K. Butterfield to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:42 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.
12:04:13 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:26 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 11.
2:00:29 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.
2:01:52 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:18 P.M.ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from North Carolina, Mr. Jones, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:02:34 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:51 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. today.
4:00:29 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 11.
4:00:38 P.M.The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:01:01 P.M. H.R. 1063
Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1063 — “To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes.”
4:01:05 P.M. H.R. 1063
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:06 P.M. H.R. 1063DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1063.
4:07:20 P.M. H.R. 1063
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:22 P.M. H.R. 1063
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:37 P.M. H.R. 1065
Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1065 — “To provide for a study on the use of social media in security clearance investigations.”
4:07:46 P.M.
H.R. 1065
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:47 P.M.
H.R. 1065
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1065.
4:19:39 P.M.
H.R. 1065
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.
4:19:53 P.M.
H.R. 1064
Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1064 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.”
4:20:08 P.M.
H.R. 1064
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:09 P.M.
H.R. 1064
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1064.
4:25:20 P.M.
H.R. 1064
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:22 P.M.
H.R. 1064
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:25:29 P.M.
H.R. 995
Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 995 — “To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes.”
4:25:37 P.M.
H.R. 995
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:25:38 P.M.
H.R. 995
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 995.
4:34:40 P.M.
H.R. 995
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hill (CA) 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.
4:34:46 P.M.
H.R. 1079Ms. Hill (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1079 — “To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes.”
4:35:02 P.M. H.R. 1079
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:03 P.M. H.R. 1079
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1079.
4:45:31 P.M. H.R. 1079
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.
4:45:52 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:29:42 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 11.
6:29:43 P.M. H. Res. 121
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 121 — “Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Walter B. Jones.”
6:30:52 P.M. H. Res. 121
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:30:58 P.M. H. Res. 121
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:30 P.M.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:06 P.M. H.R. 1065
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1065 — “To provide for a study on the use of social media in security clearance investigations.”
6:58:38 P.M. H.R. 1065
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 3 (Roll no. 76).
6:58:39 P.M. H.R. 1065
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:40 P.M. H.R. 1079
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1079 — “To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance on electronic consent forms, and for other purposes.”
7:06:11 P.M. H.R. 1079
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 – 0 (Roll no. 77).
7:06:12 P.M. H.R. 1079
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:13 P.M.Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 122.
7:07:58 P.M. H. Res. 120
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:08:25 P.M. H. Res. 120
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 120 — “Honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of John David Dingell, Jr., and expressing condolences to his family on his passing.”
7:14:16 P.M. H. Res. 120
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:14:20 P.M. H. Res. 120
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:00 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one further minute speeches.
7:28:37 P.M.Mr. Price (NC) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 12. Agreed to without objection.

7:29:07 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
7:36:13 P.M.United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a, and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania and Mr. Costa.
7:36:52 P.M.SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:36:10 P.M.Mr. Soto moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:36:15 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:36:27 P.M.The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 121. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 12, 2019.