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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.

 

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Cambridge Analytica actively worked to suppressed Black votes ~ Brandi Collins-Dexter, Color Of Change


Facebook needs to protect the integrity of the civil rights audit

Tell Facebook to drop the anti-Black “conservative bias review”!

 

A Cambridge Analytica whistleblower just confirmed they used data collected from Facebook to actively suppress Black votes during the 2016 election.1 Now Facebook has recruited an organization steered by one of Cambridge Analytica’s board members, Rebekah Mercer, and an extreme anti-civil rights, anti-LGBTQ and anti-Muslim ex-Senator, Jon Kyl, to oversee a “conservative bias review.”2

Facebook’s decision to launch this nakedly partisan review into repeatedly debunked myths about anti-conservative bias on their platform at the same time as the long overdue independent civil rights audit falsely equates the everyday hate and violence directed at Black people on Facebook with non-existent political bias. Considering that Cambridge Analytica worked with ex-Trump campaign manager Steve Bannon to “discourage or demobilize” African-Americans from voting it is deeply alarming that Facebook would recruit Rebekah Mercer’s far-right Heritage Foundation to be apart of any process at Facebook.3  

These troubling developments call in question Facebook’s commitment to properly carrying out the civil rights audit. The only way for Facebook to secure the integrity of the civil rights audit and cut ties with all Cambridge Analytica leaders is to drop this sham “conservative bias review”.Doing so will allow civil rights auditor Laura Murphy and her team the space they need to investigate Facebook without distracting and false accusation of political bias. The safety and civil rights of Black communities is not a partisan issue. 

Tell Facebook: Drop the Heritage Foundation and this anti-Black “conservative bias review”!

After over a year of pressure from Color Of Change members and partner organizations, Facebook finally agreed to a civil rights audit.4 That news was dampened when it was simultaneously announced that Facebook would hire the far-right former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl and the Heritage Foundation to conduct a separate partisan investigation into baseless claims of bias against conservative social media personalities.5 Kyl has a long history of opposing civil and LGBTQ rights and the Heritage Foundation has spent years exploiting anti-Black narratives to create discriminatory policy, deny the existence of racial bias, and peddle Islamophobia.6 As long as Facebook looks to engage in political theatre and pander to conservative politicians and media personalities, we cannot trust that they will do the job right. 

The civil rights audit should go forward without political interference. Tell Facebook to drop the far-right “conservative bias review”.

Black users have found Facebook’s platform to be a hostile environment for years. From silencing Black women when they share their stories about the racism they experience on social media7, to their classified documents that permit their censors to allow hate speech against Black children but not white men8, Facebook has put Black communities at risk through their erasure of Black activists voices and inability to tackle hate speech on its platform.

This decision only further demonstrates how ingrained anti-Blackness is at Facebook and further demonstrates how badly the civil rights audit is needed. The only way for the integrity of the civil rights audit to be secured is for Facebook to drop the “conservative bias” review now!

Tell Facebook: Let the civil rights audit move forward without interference from anti-Black groups.

Until justice is real,

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

References:

  1. “Bannon Tried To Use Cambridge Analytica Ads To Suppress Black Vote”, Talking Points Memo, 17 May 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/53183?t=12&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  2. “Facebook’s liberal bias audit will be lead by an anti-Muslim ex-senator”, Vice News, 4 May 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/49724?t=14&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  3. “Whistleblower: Bannon wanted to suppress Black vote”, The Hill, 17 May 2018 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/53184?t=16&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  4. “Exclusive: Facebook commits to civil rights audit, political bias review”, Axios, 2 May 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/46235?t=18&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  5. “Diamond and Silk’s Facebook censorship claim is a hoax”, ThinkProgress, 12 April 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/53185?t=20&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  6. “Facebook’s liberal bias audit will be lead by an anti-Muslim ex-senator”, Vice News, 4 May 2018 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/49724?t=22&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  7. “Facebook’s Complicity in the Silencing of Black Women”, Medium, 2 August 2017 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/30924?t=24&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
  8. “Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men From Hate Speech But Not Black Children,” Propublica, 28 June 2017 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/30929?t=26&akid=12756%2E1174326%2EOX6VD8
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Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission


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Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China, May 21-May 25, accompanied by a diverse delegation of agribusiness and state government leaders looking to establish new business connections in southern China.

Southern China is a major import hub and a growing market for U.S. agricultural exports, which already average $8 billion annually. Consumers in the region have an affinity for U.S. products, and demand for many consumer-oriented goods – from bakery ingredients to fresh fruits to alcoholic beverages – is on the rise.

Mission participants will connect with potential customers and take part in site visits to learn more about doing business in southern China. In-country staff from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will help arrange meetings between U.S. delegates and representatives of Chinese companies in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Mission participants include leaders from the Idaho, Nebraska and Virginia departments of agriculture, as well as representatives from the following companies and organizations:

1. Alltech, Nicholasville, Ky.
2. Anderson Northwest, LLC, Valleyford, Wash.
3. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Milwaukie, Ore.
4. Black River Commodities LLC, Pocahontas, Ark.
5. Bridgepathway, Jericho, N.Y. 
6. Commercial Lynks, Inc., Alexandria, Va.
7. Crescent Dairy and Beverages, LLC, Walterboro, S.C.
8. Ginseng & Herb Co-op, Marathon, Wis.
9. Heller Good Foods, Hayfork, Calif.
10. Hudson Valley Fish Farms, Inc., Hudson, N.Y.
11. Inkrumah Agriculture, Export, & Food Services, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
12. Kizable Kandy, LLC, Clearwater, Fla.
13. Laurel Springs Farm, Marion, Va.
14. Livestock Exporters Association of the USA, Chicago, Ill.
15. Nargo Industries USA, Inc., San Ramon, Calif.
16. National Swine Registry, West Lafayette, Ind. 
17. Quatrefoil Skincare, LLC, Madison, Wis.
18. Seven Hills Food Co., Lynchburg, Va.
19. Shaffer Genetics, Albany, Ind.
20. That Crazy Bee Guy!, Springfield, Ohio
21. United Global Enterprises, LLC, Marietta, Ga.
22. United Global Trading, Dallas, Texas
23. USA Rice, Arlington, Va.
24. U.S. Soybean Export Council, Chesterfield, Mo.
25. Western United States Agricultural Trade Association, Vancouver, Wash.

hoping this group is diverse

Learn more about upcoming USDA trade missions and how they open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters by visiting https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions and following FAS on Twitter @USDAForeignAg.
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the Senate May ~ Congress ~ 2018 Republican led House


May 17, 2018 Wrap Up for Thursday, May 17, 2018
May 16, 2018 Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018 Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 15, 2018
May 14, 2018 Wrap Up for Monday, May 14, 2018
May 10, 2018 Wrap Up for Thursday, May 10, 2018
May 9, 2018 Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 Wrap Up for Tuesday, May 8, 2018
May 7, 2018 Wrap Up for Monday, May 7, 2018

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Last Floor Action:
1:16:16 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2018.

9:00:14 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:19 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:31 A.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:02:14 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:21 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by directon of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:14:36 A.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
9:14:46 A.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:15:22 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 21 printed in House Report 115-679 to establish a pilot program to demonstrate effective tools and techniques for safeguarding national forests and watersheds.
9:15:25 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.
9:24:29 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:52 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Ms. Stefanik, numbered 22 printed in House Report 115-679 to prioritize grants for forest restoration under the Competitive Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental Grants Program.
9:24:54 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.
9:31:05 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Stefanik amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:31:28 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Faso, numbered 23 printed in House Report 115-679 to improve cooperation with the Forest Service to intercept tree and wood pests and would require a report on the interception of forest pests.
9:31:30 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.
9:42:04 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Faso amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:42:38 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Massie, numbered 25 printed in House Report 115-679 to prohibit federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products between States that allow the distribution of unpasteurized milk or milk products for direct human consumption.
9:42:40 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.
9:55:54 A.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9:56:36 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Costello (PA), numbered 26 printed in House Report 115-679 to direct the Secretary to designate, among existing USDA staff, a Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Coordinator in each state, without associated cost.
9:56:38 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.
10:02:36 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Costello (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:02:54 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Noem, numbered 27 printed in House Report 115-679 to create a new initiative to allow the United States Department of Agriculture to match funds invested in educational programs or services for Indians.
10:02:56 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.
10:07:59 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Noem amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:08:19 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 28 printed in House Report 115-679 to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting by ensuring the law applies to all US territories.
10:08:20 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.
10:22:21 A.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10:22:51 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (LA), numbered 29 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary to consider the totality of conservation measures already in place, or proposed, to mitigate species or habitat loss when determining whether Federal action is likely to jeopardize either.
10:22:53 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.
10:32:21 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Johnson (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:32:42 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Hollingsworth, numbered 30 printed in House Report 115-679 to allow the Secretary of the Interior, in conjunction with the Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, to issue depredation permits to livestock farmers authorizing the taking of black vultures otherwise prohibited by law to prevent damage to livestock during calving season.
10:32:43 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.
10:40:09 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Hollingsworth amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:40:33 A.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Banks (IN), numbered 31 printed in House Report 115-679 to repeal the final rule issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of the Army entitled “Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States” (80 Fed. Reg. 37053 (June 29, 2015)).
10:40:35 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.
10:47:57 A.M. The Committee rose informally to receive a message.
10:48:27 A.M. H.R. 2 The Committee resumed its sitting.
10:48:42 A.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.
10:52:49 A.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10:53:28 A.M. H.R. 2 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.
11:19:50 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Russell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 54 – 356 (Roll no. 200).
11:24:22 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Massie amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 79 – 331 (Roll no. 201).
11:30:38 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 359 – 51 (Roll no. 202).
11:37:17 A.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Banks (IN) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 173 (Roll no. 203).
11:37:45 A.M. H.R. 2 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.
11:38:19 A.M. H.R. 2 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:38:35 A.M. H.R. 2 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.
11:39:40 A.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.
11:39:52 A.M. H.R. 2 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 redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.
11:49:57 A.M. H.R. 2 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:57:08 A.M. H.R. 2 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 226 (Roll no. 204).
12:04:34 P.M. H.R. 2 On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 – 213 (Roll no. 205).
12:04:45 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.
12:05:20 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:07:39 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question denovo.
12:24:23 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 183 – 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 206).
12:24:29 P.M. Mr. Carter (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourn on Friday, May 18, 2018, it adjourn to meet on Monday, May 21, 2018, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:24:57 P.M. ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Con. Res. 72, a concurrent resolution originally introduced by Representative Meehan, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
12:25:20 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:37:09 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-128).
12:38:37 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:16:02 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:16:15 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:16 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 21, 2018.

House Activity 5/17/18

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:17 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott DesJarlais to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:09:36 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:21 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 17.
12:00:23 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor John Zenz, Holy Name Parish, Birmingham, MI.
12:01:44 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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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.
12:02:28 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Gallagher to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:44 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:14:25 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a social security totalization agreement with Slovenia, titled “Agreement on Social security between the United States of America and the Republic of Slovenia” – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-125).
12:17:55 P.M. H. Res. 900 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 900 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
12:19:47 P.M. H. Res. 900 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 900.
1:25:18 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2349, H.R. 3562, H.R. 4009, H.R. 2772 amended, and H.R. 3249 amended. Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 112.
1:26:12 P.M. H. Res. 900 DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 900.
1:57:48 P.M. H. Res. 900 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 – 189 (Roll no. 190).
2:05:43 P.M. H. Res. 900 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 188 (Roll no. 191).
2:05:45 P.M. H. Res. 900 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:39 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.
2:18:16 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 – 188, 2 Present (Roll no. 192).
2:18:49 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
2:19:03 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:20:09 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, numbered 10 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to direct the payment of a portion of stewardship project revenues to the county in which the stewardship project occurs.
2:20:10 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.
2:25:09 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:24 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 11 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to authorize counties to be included in Good Neighbor Authority cooperative agreements and contracts in order to improve forest health and bolster watershed restoration.
2:25:25 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.
2:30:45 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:31:03 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gianforte, numbered 12 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to authorize expedited salvage operations for areas burned by wildfire to salvage dead trees and reforest to prevent re-burn, provide for the utilization of burned trees, or to provide a funding source for reforestation. Requires a two month environmental assessment for reforestation activities and at least 75% of the burned area be reforested.
2:31:05 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.
2:36:47 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Gianforte amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:37:16 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Westerman, numbered 13 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to require the Forest Service to consider long-term health of our nation’s forests when developing collaborative management plans, and shields agency decision making from certain injunctions on sustainable forest management.
2:37:18 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.
2:46:41 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2:47:13 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 14 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to exempt all National Forests in Alaska from the U.S. Forest Service Roadless Rule.
2:47:14 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
2:56:27 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2:57:18 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 15 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to allow the Village of Santa Clara to purchase land from the United States Forest Service that was formerly part of Fort Bayard Military Reservation.
2:57:20 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.
2:59:45 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:00:10 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 16 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to streamline the Forest Service application process required to construct broadband infrastructure on federal land.
3:00:12 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.
3:05:24 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:05:42 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Westerman, numbered 17 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to instruct the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Interior to provide Congress a yearly report tabulating the metrics surrounding wildfire prevention, including the number of acres treated and agency response time.
3:05:45 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.
3:07:47 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Westerman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:07:58 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Pearce, numbered 18 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to reauthorize the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program for another 10 years.
3:08:02 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.
3:10:37 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Pearce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:10:46 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 19 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to authorize the U.S. Forest Service to convey 3.61 acres of Forest Service Land to Dolores County, Colorado for the strict purpose of building a fire station.
3:10:49 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.
3:12:13 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:12:34 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 20 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation and Training Centers to limit subjectivity and increase the accuracy of grading cattle across the country.
3:12:38 P.M. H.R. 2 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.
3:14:16 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:14:52 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
3:15:13 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:26 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
3:16:28 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
3:16:49 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:16:59 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-679to modernize and reform the sugar program by removing barriers to domestic production and implementing market reforms.
3:17:02 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
3:45:21 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
3:45:41 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conaway, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-679 to make technical and conforming changes, in addition to making amendments to titles IV, VI and XI of H.R. 2. These amendments consist of changes to nutrition programs, requiring consultation between USDA and NTIA on broadband loan and grant programs and establishing a food access liaison at USDA.
3:45:44 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.
3:56:01 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Conaway amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:20 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-679 to phase out agricultural subsidies.
3:56:23 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.
4:07:56 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
4:08:23 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. LaHood, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-679 to streamline the sign up process for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to change the regulatory requirements from an annual sign up to a `one and done’ process for ARC and PLC only.
4:08:26 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.
4:11:50 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the LaHood amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:01 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (AL), numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-679 to amend the Conservation Title to cap the number of CRP acres at 24 million a year.
4:12:03 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.
4:14:46 P.M. H.R. 2 By unanimous consent, the Rogers (AL) amendment was withdrawn.
4:15:12 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Faso, numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-679to expand USDA’s ability to assess natural resource concerns through enhanced measurement, evaluation, and reporting on conservation program outcomes.
4:15:16 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.
4:18:32 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Faso amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:14 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 8 printed in House Report 115-679 to amend SNAP work requirements to repeal geographic area waivers to allow states to exempt only 5% of SNAP recipients, set the same hour per week work requirement for married parents as for single parents, exempt parents of children under 3 instead of children under 6, require participants in training programs to go through E Verify.
4:19:17 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.
4:31:11 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
4:31:29 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
4:31:43 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:31:58 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
4:32:09 P.M. ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2, in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to H. Res. 900, amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-679 may be offered out of sequence. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:32 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
4:32:45 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:33:31 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Fortenberry, numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-679 to provide sequencing and prioritization for volunteer visits and improves communication and coordination between USDA, USAID and implementing partners. The amendment also establishes a geographically defined crop yield metrics system and an Internet-based resource for data and knowledge sharing among the participants, stakeholders and the public.
4:33:34 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.
4:39:06 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:39:15 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. MacArthur, numbered 9 printed in House Report 115-679 to ensure that if an individual becomes ineligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a household member due to failure to meet the requirements under subparagraph (B), the remaining household members (including children), shall not become ineligible to apply to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program due to such individual’s ineligibility.
4:39:17 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.
4:50:49 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the MacArthur amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:51:14 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Holding, numbered 11 printed in House Report 115-679 to end eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for convicted violent rapists, pedophiles and murderers after enactment into law.
4:51:17 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.
4:53:39 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Holding amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:52 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Miss Gonzalez-Colon (PR), numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on developing a Thrifty Food Plan to calculate the amount of the Nutritional Assistance Program for Puerto Rico.
4:53:54 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.
4:58:11 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Gonzalez-Colon (PR) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:42 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Faso, numbered 13 printed in House Report 115-679 to provide states the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of SNAP.
4:58:44 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.
5:09:44 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:10:06 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 14 printed in House Report 115-679 to expand access to traditional foods for native populations first created in Sec. 4033 of PL 113-79.
5:10:08 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
5:16:28 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:45 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Miss Gonzalez-Colon (PR), numbered 15 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide an extension of study on comparable access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico.
5:16:48 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.
5:20:22 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Gonzalez-Colon (PR) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:20:41 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Biggs, numbered 16 printed in House Report 115-679 to repeal the bioenergy subsidy programs established in title IX of the 2002 farm bill.
5:20:43 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.
5:25:30 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:26:09 P.M. H.R. 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:54:36 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 137 – 278 (Roll no. 193).
5:59:43 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 34 – 380 (Roll no. 194).
6:03:55 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 83 – 330 (Roll no. 195).
6:08:02 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Faso amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 – 192 (Roll no. 196).
6:12:10 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Biggs amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 75 – 340 (Roll no. 197).
6:12:20 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
6:12:39 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:47 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
6:12:53 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
6:13:08 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:17:11 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Westerman amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 – 191 (Roll no. 198).
6:31:00 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 208 – 207 (Roll no. 199).
6:32:18 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
6:32:20 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
6:32:51 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:34:38 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Russell, numbered 17 printed in House Report 115-679 to amend the Agricultural Risk Protection act of 2000 to prohibit the Depa rtment of Agriculture (USDA) from awarding value-added agricultural product market development grants to support the marketing of beer, wine, distilled spirits, hard cider, or other alcohol products. The amendment also rescinds $8 million of the unobligated funds that were previously provided to USDA for grants.
6:35:09 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.
6:47:09 P.M. H.R. 2 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6:47:36 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Turner, numbered 18 printed in House Report 115-679 to ensure that newly designated 1890 Institution’s base funding is calculated by using the same formula as already established 1890 Institutions.
6:48:01 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.
6:49:21 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Turner amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:49:51 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Ms. Stefanik, numbered 19 printed in House Report 115-679 to add invasive vegetation to Section 602 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act.
6:51:14 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Stefanik amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:51:40 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Ms. Cheney, numbered 20 printed in House Report 115-679 to direct the USFS and DOI to make vacant allotments available to grazing permit or lease holders in the even of a natural disaster, conflict with wildlife, or court-issued injunction. To prevent a court injunction in the event that the federal agency is unable to make a vacant allotment available.
6:52:06 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.
6:55:51 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Cheney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:56:01 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
6:56:15 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:56:23 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
6:57:00 P.M. The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a social security totalization agreement with Iceland, titled “Agreement on Social Security between the United States of America and Iceland” – referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-127).
6:59:57 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:04:47 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:15:15 P.M. Mr. Babin moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:15:20 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:22 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 18, 2018.

House Activity 5/16/18

Time Bill Activity
10:00:02 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:07 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Clay Higgins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:21 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.
10:59:48 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.
12:01:14 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX.
12:02:19 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. Wilson (SC) 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. Wilson (SC) 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.
12:02:55 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:12 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.
12:26:19 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Jim Banks. Mr. Banks (IN) submitted his resignation from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:26:22 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable John H. Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford submitted his resignation from the Committees on Homeland Security and Veterans’ Affairs. The resignations were accepted without objection.
12:27:19 P.M. The House received a communication from the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup. Mr. Wenstrup submitted his resignation from the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Armed Services. The resignations were accepted without objection.
12:28:21 P.M. H. Res. 897 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 897 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
12:28:28 P.M. H. Res. 897 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:28:32 P.M. H. Res. 897 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:28:52 P.M. H. Res. 891 By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Woodall called up H. Res. 891, and asked for its immediate consideration.
12:33:46 P.M. H. Res. 891 POINT OF ORDER – Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 891 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 891. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order, at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
1:17:24 P.M. H. Res. 891 On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 181 (Roll no. 184).
1:18:30 P.M. H. Res. 891 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 891 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5698) to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2372) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
1:18:39 P.M. H. Res. 891 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 891.
2:50:13 P.M. H. Res. 891 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 184 (Roll no. 185).
2:58:56 P.M. H. Res. 891 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 185 (Roll no. 186).
2:58:58 P.M. H. Res. 891 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:45 P.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
3:03:19 P.M. UNFINSHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:03:28 P.M. S. 35 Considered as unfinished business. S. 35 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”
3:11:04 P.M. S. 35 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 0 (Roll no. 187).
3:11:05 P.M. S. 35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:07 P.M. H. Res. 899 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 899 — “Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 4743.”
3:11:09 P.M. H. Res. 899 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:11:45 P.M. H. Res. 899 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:11:59 P.M. H.R. 5698 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. H.R. 5698 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.”
3:12:00 P.M. H.R. 5698 The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
3:12:01 P.M. H.R. 5698 ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting the amendment H.R. 5698 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20.
3:13:44 P.M. H.R. 5698 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5698.
3:42:02 P.M. H.R. 5698 An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-677 to add clarifying language so only those who cause injury to a law enforcement officer with intent, not by accident, can be charged under the statute. It also amends the definition of law enforcement officer to assure correctional officers are covered by the definition
3:42:28 P.M. H.R. 5698 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.
3:44:21 P.M. H.R. 5698 The previous question was ordered on the amendment and bill without objection.
3:44:31 P.M. H.R. 5698 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:45:19 P.M. H.R. 5698 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5698, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.R. 5698 until later in the legislative day.
3:47:41 P.M. S. 2372 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. S. 2372 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes.”
3:47:46 P.M. S. 2372 The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
3:48:36 P.M. S. 2372 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2372.
4:51:40 P.M. S. 2372 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:52:24 P.M. S. 2372 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on S. 2372, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of S. 2372 until later in the legislative day.
4:53:46 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
4:53:51 P.M. H.R. 2 The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
4:53:56 P.M. H.R. 2 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
4:53:57 P.M. H.R. 2 The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:54:16 P.M. H.R. 2 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.
5:14:26 P.M. H.R. 2 The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
5:15:21 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S.J. Res. 52.
5:16:34 P.M. H.R. 2 Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting.
6:12:13 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
6:12:28 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:39 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
6:12:45 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 5698 and S. 2372, and adoption of the Speaker’s Approval of the Journal, all of which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:13:16 P.M. H.R. 5698 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5698 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.”
6:36:23 P.M. H.R. 5698 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 382 – 35 (Roll no. 188).
6:36:25 P.M. H.R. 5698 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:36:57 P.M. S. 2372 Considered as unfinished business. S. 2372 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes.”
6:43:49 P.M. S. 2372 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 347 – 70 (Roll no. 189).
6:43:51 P.M. S. 2372 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:44:14 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
6:44:21 P.M. H. Con. Res. 121 Mr. Roe (TN) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
6:44:21 P.M. H. Con. Res. 121 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 121 — “Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 2372.”
6:44:46 P.M. H. Con. Res. 121 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:44:47 P.M. H. Con. Res. 121 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:45:33 P.M. H.R. 2 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2 — “To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.”
6:45:47 P.M. H.R. 2 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:48:52 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to allow Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to go into contracts with drainage districts to provide irrigation or water efficiency.
6:48:55 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.
6:54:19 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:41 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibbs, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to express a sense of congress encouraging partnerships at the watershed level between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources to advance the goals of the Water Pollution Control Act.
6:54:44 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.
6:58:06 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Gibbs amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:59:02 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (AL), numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to amend the Nutrition title to allow SNAP users to purchase a multivitamin with their SNAP benefits.
6:59:05 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.
7:01:03 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:01:16 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Bergman, numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to direct GAO to study the agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands or enrolled members of Indian tribes on Indian allotments. If needs are not being met, report shall include legislative and other recommendations that would result in a system under which the needs are met in an equitable and effective manner.
7:01:19 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.
7:03:37 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Bergman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:04:05 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Arrington, numbered 6 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to modify the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt.
7:04:07 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.
7:12:49 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Arrington amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:07 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Jones, numbered 7 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to remove the first 1,500 individuals residing on military bases from calculation into population thresholds set for “rural areas.’
7:13:09 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.
7:15:45 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Jones amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:52 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Latta, Amendment numbered 8 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to require the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture, to establish a task force for reviewing the connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States.
7:15:54 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.
7:20:56 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Latta amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:21:23 P.M. H.R. 2 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thompson (PA), Amendment numbered 9 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to add Chronic Wasting Disease to Sec. 7208, High-Priority Research and Extension Initiatives.
7:21:25 P.M. H.R. 2 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.
7:28:20 P.M. H.R. 2 On agreeing to the Thompson (PA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:35 P.M. H.R. 2 Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.
7:28:47 P.M. H.R. 2 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:55 P.M. H.R. 2 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
7:30:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:30:22 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:31:28 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:40:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.
9:40:30 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 900.
9:41:09 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:41:10 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:41:11 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 2018.

House Activity 5/15/18

12:00:01 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:14 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable David Kustoff to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:36 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.
12:12:43 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:08 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
2:00:20 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:26 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:27 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Banks of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:09:25 P.M. ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. Dent, the whole number of the House is 428.
2:10:09 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 14, 2018 at 10:28 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 931 amended.
2:10:10 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 House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 15, 2018 at 11:43 a.m. stating that that body had made an appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
2:10:37 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:45 P.M. today.
3:52:56 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
3:53:07 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:53:26 P.M. H.R. 613 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 613 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.”
3:53:42 P.M. H.R. 613 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:53 P.M. H.R. 613 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 613.
4:12:22 P.M. H.R. 613 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.
4:12:47 P.M. H. Res. 285 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 285— “Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Congress and the President should empower the creation of police and community alliances designed to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between members of the law enforcement community and the public they serve.”
4:12:59 P.M. H. Res. 285 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:07 P.M. H. Res. 285 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 285.
4:36:08 P.M. H. Res. 285 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.
4:36:37 P.M. H.R. 4854 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4854 — “To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors, and for other purposes.”
4:36:47 P.M. H.R. 4854 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:58 P.M. H.R. 4854 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4854.
4:53:11 P.M. H.R. 4854 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.
4:54:01 P.M. H.R. 5242 Mr. Rokita moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5242 — “To require the Attorney General and the Secretary of Education to conduct a survey of all public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools.”
4:54:11 P.M. H.R. 5242 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:13 P.M. H.R. 5242 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5242.
5:06:33 P.M. H.R. 5242 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:34 P.M. H.R. 5242 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:07:46 P.M. H.R. 4895 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4895 — “To establish the Medgar Evers National Monument in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.”
5:07:57 P.M. H.R. 4895 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:59 P.M. H.R. 4895 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4895.
5:17:13 P.M. H.R. 4895 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:15 P.M. H.R. 4895 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:17 P.M. H.R. 4895 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:17:32 P.M. S. 35 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 35 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”
5:17:40 P.M. S. 35 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:42 P.M. S. 35 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 35.
5:24:11 P.M. S. 35 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:24:50 P.M. S. 1285 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1285 — “To allow the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians to lease or transfer certain lands.”
5:25:00 P.M. S. 1285 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:03 P.M. S. 1285 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1285.
5:29:48 P.M. S. 1285 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:50 P.M. S. 1285 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:17 P.M. H.R. 1417 Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1417 — “To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to allow the Museum to acquire, receive, possess, collect, ship, transport, import, and display firearms, and for other purposes.”
5:30:31 P.M. H.R. 1417 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:34 P.M. H.R. 1417 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1417.
5:37:43 P.M. H.R. 1417 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:44 P.M. H.R. 1417 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:37:56 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:35 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 15.
6:30:40 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.
6:31:19 P.M. H.R. 613 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 613 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.”
6:55:53 P.M. H.R. 613 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 0 (Roll no. 181).
6:55:54 P.M. H.R. 613 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56:13 P.M. H.R. 4854 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4854 — “To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors, and for other purposes.”
7:03:51 P.M. H.R. 4854 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 1 (Roll no. 182).
7:03:52 P.M. H.R. 4854 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:03 P.M. H. Res. 285 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 285 — “Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Congress and the President should empower the creation of police and community alliances designed to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between members of the law enforcement community and the public they serve.”
7:10:59 P.M. H. Res. 285 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 2 (Roll no. 183).
7:11:03 P.M. H. Res. 285 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:11:42 P.M. H.R. 1017 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1017, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:12:20 P.M. H.R. 1960 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1960, a bill originally introduced by Representative Slaughter of New York, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:12:47 P.M. H.R. 5505 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5505, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:13:03 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:33:15 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:18:00 P.M. Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 891.
8:19:01 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
9:20:54 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:20:55 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:20:56 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2018.