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CONGRESS : the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

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Sep 17, ’12 Pro Forma Session 2:00pm

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the Senate Convenes: 10:00am September 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. It is in order for Senator McConnell or his designee to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789. If a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call voteon the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the substitute amendment.
Following the roll call vote, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following his remarks, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013.

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2012.

9:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:04 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, Associate Professor, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
9:02:18 A.M.		<The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:26 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:46 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.
9:11:35 A.M.	H.R. 6213	>Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. H.R. 6213 — “To limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.”
9:11:40 A.M.	H.R. 6213	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6213 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-31. Section 2 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules at any time on the legislative days of September 20, 2012 and September 21, 2012.
9:11:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.
9:11:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Bishop to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:12:14 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 6213.
10:22:25 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
10:23:25 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3552 and S.J. Res. 44.
10:24:35 A.M.	H.R. 6213	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting and continued with general debate on H.R. 6213.
10:53:28 A.M.	H.R. 6213	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeGette, numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-668 to make changes to the findings section of the bill.
10:53:31 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 1.
11:04:33 A.M.	H.R. 6213	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:04:46 A.M.	H.R. 6213	An amendment, offered by Mr. Waxman, numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-668 to strike the subsection preventing DOE from issuing a new loan guarantee for applications submitted after December 31, 2011.
11:05:30 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2.
11:15:27 A.M.	H.R. 6213	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Stearns demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:43:00 A.M.	H.R. 6213	DeGette amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 238 (Roll no. 581).
11:47:29 A.M.	H.R. 6213	On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 231 (Roll no. 582).
11:47:44 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6213.
11:48:42 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:48:51 A.M.	H.R. 6213	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.
11:49:14 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>Mr. Markey moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:50:00 A.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey 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 add a section to the bill relating to Buy America provisions. The new section prohibits the Secretary of Energy from issuing loan guarantees for an energy project unless the applicant certifies to the Secretary that at least 75% of the materials and components used for construction, manufacturing, or operations of the project are to be produced in the United States. The motion would also make the underlying bill’s prohibition against awarding new loan guarantees contingent on the extension of the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit.
11:58:46 A.M.	H.R. 6213	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:16:40 P.M.	H.R. 6213	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 234 (Roll no. 583).
12:23:28 P.M.	H.R. 6213	<action_description>On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 161 (Roll no. 584).
12:23:29 P.M.	H.R. 6213	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:24:09 P.M.	S. 3552	Mr. Lucas asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
12:24:09 P.M.	S. 3552	<Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3552 — “To reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.”
12:24:31 P.M.	S. 3552	On passage Passed without objection.
12:24:33 P.M.	S. 3552	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:29:57 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
1:13:00 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, September 14, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:02 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
1:14:41 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
1:21:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

09/13/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes:10:00amET September 13, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
During Wednesday’s session, cloture was filed on the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act and on S.3457. As a result, the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the substitute amendment and to S.3457 is 1:00pm on Thursday. Under the rule, the cloture vote(s) will be on Friday, September 14^th. However, we hope to reach an agreement to have the vote(s) on Thursday.

The Senate has reached an agreement that results in no roll call votes tonight or this weekend. Under the agreement, at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 19, the Senate will proceed to vote on a motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789, if a point of order is raised. If the motion to waive is agreed to, the cloture votes on the substitute amendment and underlying bill and passage will occur at a time to be determined by the two Leaders. Further, at 2:15pm on Wednesday, September 19 the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.117, the Continuing Resolution. Details of the agreement can be found below.

S.3457, Veterans Jobs bill

Leader: I ask unanimous consent that on Wednesday, September 19^th, following any Leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S.3457 and, notwithstanding rule 22, it be in order for Senator McConnell, or his designee, to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789; that if a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order; that the time until 12 noon be equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, on the motion to waive; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to waive; that if the motion to waive the applicable budget points of order is not agreed to, the cloture motions with respect to the substitute and the underlying bill be withdrawn and the bill be returned to the calendar and the Majority Leader then be recognized;

That if the motion to waive is agreed to, at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader and notwithstanding rule 22, the motion to commit be withdrawn; that all the pending amendments be withdrawn with the exception of the pending substitute amendment #2789; that the there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment #2789; if cloture is invoked, the remaining post-cloture time be yielded back and the Senate then proceed to vote in relation to the substitute amendment #2789; that following that vote, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on S.3457, as amended, if amended; and, if cloture is invoked, the post-cloture time be yielded back, the bill be read a third time and the Senate proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended, if amended; and following the vote on passage, the Majority Leader be recognized.

If cloture is not invoked on the substitute amendment #2789, the cloture motion on the underlying bill be withdrawn and the bill be returned to the Calendar.

Further, that no amendments, motions or points of order be in order to the substitute amendment or the bill other than those listed in this agreement.

Finally, that when the Senate receives H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013, it be placed on the calendar; that on Wednesday, September 19^th, it be in order for the Majority Leader to move to proceed to H.J.Res.117 and file cloture on the motion to proceed; finally, that if a cloture motion is filed, notwithstanding rule 22, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117 occur at 2:15pm on Wednesday, September 19^th.

WRAP UP

No ROLL CALL VOTES

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.3552, to reauthorize the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

Passed S.J.Res.44, a joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

Adopted S.Res.401, expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the United States around the globe.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.5949, the FISA Amendments Extension Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Pro Forma Session only with no business conducted.

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The next meeting in the House is 10amET

10:00:56 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:01:02 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Austria to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:13 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.
10:48:38 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6336.
10:49:03 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with further Morning-Hour Debate.
10:59:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
12:00:46 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Kris Holzmeyer, Second Baptist Church, Clinton, Tennessee.
12:02:00 P.M.		>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schilling to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:24:48 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 779 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:25:28 P.M.	H. Res. 779	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
1:14:21 P.M.	H. Res. 779	The previous question was ordered without objection.
1:14:30 P.M.	H. Res. 779	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
1:15:00 P.M.	H. Res. 778	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 778 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.”
1:15:10 P.M.	H. Res. 778	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
2:40:22 P.M.	H. Res. 778	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 178 (Roll no. 572).
2:47:29 P.M.	H. Res. 778	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 182 (Roll no. 573).
2:47:30 P.M.	H. Res. 778	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:47:37 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 779, and a motion to suspend the rules, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:47:53 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 779 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:55:46 P.M.	H. Res. 779	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 182 (Roll no. 574).
2:55:47 P.M.	H. Res. 779	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:55:50 P.M.	H.R. 1775	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1775 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal offense relating to fraudulent claims about military service.”
3:03:06 P.M.	H.R. 1775	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 3 (Roll no. 575).
3:03:07 P.M.	H.R. 1775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:11 P.M.	H.R. 1775	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:03:51 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	<Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.J. Res. 117 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
3:03:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
3:04:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 117.
3:38:02 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:38:19 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.J. Res. 117 until later in the legislative day.
3:43:49 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 778. H.R. 6365 — “To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.”
3:43:54 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
3:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 6365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6365.
5:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:01:57 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to The Budget.
5:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 6365	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen 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 sections 3 and 4 in the bill and replace with a new section outlining conditional elimination of sequestration and requirements of deficet reduction legislation.
5:12:59 P.M.	H.R. 6365	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
5:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 6365	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 170 – 247 (Roll no. 576).
5:46:09 P.M.	H.R. 6365	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 – 196 (Roll no. 577).
5:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 6365	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:46:11 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 117 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.”
5:46:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
5:47:41 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber 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 adding language to the bill extending funding for various military accounts until September 30, 2013.
5:57:25 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:16:58 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 578).
6:24:20 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 329 – 91 (Roll no. 579).
6:24:21 P.M.	H.J. Res. 117	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:37 P.M.	S. 3245	Considered as unfinished business. S. 3245 — “To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.”
6:31:29 P.M.	S. 3245	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 3 (Roll no. 580).
6:31:30 P.M.	S. 3245	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:32:53 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:32:53 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 775 — “Condemning the shooting that killed six innocent people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012.”
6:33:13 P.M.	H. Res. 775	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:33:18 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:37:42 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:02:40 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:02:52 P.M.		>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:02:53 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2012.

House hearings …

12:00 am	Hearing: Adding to Uncertainty: Small Businesses’ Perspectives on the Tax CliffCommittee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access
9:30 am	Markup: Markup of: “H.J. Res 118, providing for congressional disapproval of the Administration’s July 12, 2012 waiver of welfare work requirements.”Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: F-22 pilot physiological issuesCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
10:00 am	Hearing: Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform entitled “The JOBS Act: Importance of Prompt Implementation for Entrepreneurs, Capital Formation, and Job Creation”Committee on Financial Services: Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
10:00 am	Hearing: Joint Hearing: The JOBS ACT: Importance of Prompt Implementation for Entrepreneurs, Capital Formation, and Job CreationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on the Outlook for Achieving North American Energy Independence Within the DecadeCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
10:00 am	Hearing: Open: Investigation of the Security Threat Posed by Chinese Telecommunications Companies Huawei and ZTEHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: SIGAR Report: Document Destruction and Millions of Dollars Unaccounted for at the Department of DefenseCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Evaluating the Effectiveness of DOT’s Truck and Bus Safety ProgramCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “Committee Oversight of Department of the Interior: Questioning of Key Department of the Interior Officials”Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee
10:15 am	Hearing: Creating Opportunities through Improved Government Spectrum EfficiencyCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
11:30 am	Hearing: Federal Voting Assistance ProgramCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Military Personnel
2:00 pm	Hearing: Joint Subcommittee Hearing: BioWatch Present and FutureCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications
2:00 pm	Hearing: Y-12 Intrusion: Investigation, Response, and AccountabilityCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
2:00 pm	Hearing: The State Department’s View of the Haqqani Network: Foreign Terrorist Organization or Not?Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
2:00 pm	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Examining the Uses of Consumer Credit Data”Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
3:00 pm	Hearing: Conditions at Camp Liberty: U.S. and Iraqi FailuresCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Select…
3:00 pm	Hearing: Assessing U.S. Policy on Peacekeeping Operations in AfricaCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights

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CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

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the Senate Convened 9:30amET

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, post-cloture.
The first 70 minutes will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, by unanimous consent. The Senate will begin consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The Senate is currently considering the motion to proceed to S.3457, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012, post-cloture. At this time, we are not able to obtain consent to adopt the motion to proceed or to yield back any post-cloture time. As a result, senators should expect a roll call vote at approximately 8:45pm tonight on adoption of the motion to proceed.

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, by a vote of 84-8.

Senate Reid then offered the Murray substitute amendment #2789, filled the remaining slots on the amendment tree with technical amendments, and filed cloture motions on the Murray substitute and the underlying bill. The cloture vote on the substitute will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. Senators should expect that vote to occur as early as 1am Friday morning.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3521, Tax Extenders.

Senator Paul asked consent that it be in order to offer 2 amendments to the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The first amendment (#2783) would eliminate foreign aid to Libya and Egypt and the second amendment would eliminate foreign aid to Pakistan. Senator Reid objected.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act; Agreed to: 84-8

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.6336, an Act to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglas from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol.

Adopted S.Res.551, commending the four American public servants who died in Benghazi, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.

Adopted S.Res.552, a resolution recognizing the month of October 2012 as “National Principals Month”

Adopted S.Res.553, designating September 22, 2012, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 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.
10:58:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:51 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
12:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Matthew Mello, The Church of the Resurrection, Lakeland, Florida
12:02:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 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.
12:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5544 — “To authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that has limited recreational and conservation resources and lands owned by the State of Minnesota in trust for the public school system that are largely scattered in checkerboard fashion within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and have important recreational, scenic, and conservation resources, and for other purposes.”
12:30:15 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions.
12:30:35 P.M.	H.R. 5544	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 773 and Rule XVIII.
12:30:36 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 5544	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5544.
1:13:13 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure tribal treaty rights are preserved and tribes are consulted.
1:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.
1:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to restore public participation in development of this proposed land exchange, which is prohibited under H.R. 5544.
1:20:49 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
1:31:56 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure that no National Forest System lands shall be included in the exchange where the inclusion or use of the lands is likely to have a negative impact on private property, property values, and small businesses.
1:32:37 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
1:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:43:52 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to strike the unusual appraisal language from H.R. 5544 and replace it with standard appraisal provisions used in federal land exchanges.
1:43:54 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.
1:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:53:43 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
2:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 563).
2:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 564).
2:35:25 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 225 (Roll no. 565).
2:39:14 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 566).
2:39:45 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5544.
2:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 5544	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.
2:40:25 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:41:52 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Mr. Ellison moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:42:05 P.M.	H.R. 5544	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison 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 add a new provision to the bill prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from exchanging land in Minnesota that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is used for hunting, fishing, or motorized recreation, including snowmobiling in season.
2:50:26 P.M.	H.R. 5544	>The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:09:21 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 233 (Roll no. 567).
3:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 – 189 (Roll no. 568).
3:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:18:14 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
3:18:19 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions.
3:18:52 P.M.	H.R. 5949	>DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5949.
4:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 5949	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:27:42 P.M.	H.R. 5949	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
4:29:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
4:44:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
4:44:10 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:44:44 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
5:16:02 P.M.	H.R. 5949	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 – 118 (Roll no. 569).
5:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:16:07 P.M.	H.R. 3857	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3857 — “To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other purposes.”
5:23:37 P.M.	H.R. 3857	>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 62 (Roll no. 570).
5:23:38 P.M.	H.R. 3857	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:43 P.M.	H.R. 5865	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5865 — “To promote the growth and competitiveness of American manufacturing.”
5:31:29 P.M.	H.R. 5865	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 – 77 (Roll no. 571).
5:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 5865	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:43 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 778 and H. Res. 779.
5:32:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from CeJae Johnson, Constituent Services Representative. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Johnson notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Chesterfield, Virginia General District Court (Civil) for hearing testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:33:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:37:27 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:29:32 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:29:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:43 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2012.

House hearings …

Session
12:00 am	Hearing: User Fees in the Aviation Industry: Turbulence AheadCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee
9:00 am	Hearing: Chairman Johnson Announces Hearing on the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Social Security
9:45 am	Hearing: Where the Jobs Are: There’s an App for ThatCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
9:45 am	Hearing: Dawood National Military Hospital, Afghanistan: What Happened and What Went Wrong? Part IICommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: A Review of and Update on the Management of FAA’s NextGen ProgramCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation
10:00 am	Hearing: Examining NASA’s Development of the Space Launch System and Orion Crew CapsuleCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the FutureCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: The Obama Administration’s Abuse of PowerCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: DOE’s Nuclear Weapons Complex: Challenges to Safety, Security, and Taxpayer StewardshipCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
10:00 am	Hearing: The EMP Threat: Examining the ConsequencesCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
10:00 am	Markup: Markup of Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2827, a bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to clarify provisions relating to the regulation of municipal advisors, and for other purposes and H.R. _____, The Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Beijing as an Emerging Power in the South China SeaCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: Joint Hearing: Organ Harvesting of Religious and Political Dissidents by the Chinese Communist PartyCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
2:00 pm	Hearing: Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future AdvancementsCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications
2:00 pm	Hearing: Mismanagement of Funds at the National Weather Service and the Impact on the Future of Weather ForecastingCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
2:30 pm	Hearing: UPDATE: NEW TIME Chairman Herger Announces Hearing on Implementation of Health Insurance Exchanges and Related Provisions Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 6365-National Security and Job Protection ActCommittee on Rules:
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 6213-No More Solyndras ActCommittee on Rules: Full Committee
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.J. Res. 117-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013Committee on Rules: Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process

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CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Congress will do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

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Convenes: 10:00am
Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
At 11:00am, the Senate will conduct a moment of silence in observance of the 11^th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. As a reminder, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3457 on Thursday, August 2^nd.

2:15pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012; Invoked: 96-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act; Invoked: 95-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.548, designating the week beginning September 9, 2012, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”.

Adopted S.Res.549, designating September 2012 as “Campus Fire Safety Month”.

Adopted S.Res.550, designating September 13, 2012, as “National Celiac Disease Awareness Day”.

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. (Republican request)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3522, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012. (Menendez and others)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012. (Tester)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2012.

10:00:31 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:40 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:19 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.
10:31:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:46 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
12:00:56 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:30 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:41 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:32 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:34:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.
12:35:01 P.M.	H.R. 4631	Mr. Walsh (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4631 — “To require quarterly reports on agency conferences and meetings, and for other purposes.”
12:35:18 P.M.	H.R. 4631	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 4631	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4631.
12:47:00 P.M.	H.R. 4631	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:47:03 P.M.	H.R. 4631	>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:47:08 P.M.	H.R. 538	Mr. Walsh (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 538 — “To require the establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies.”
12:47:31 P.M.	H.R. 538	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:47:34 P.M.	H.R. 538	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
12:54:30 P.M.	H.R. 538	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:54:34 P.M.	H.R. 538	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:58:38 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 terrorists attacks onthe United States of September 11, 2001 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-138).
1:01:13 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 persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 112-139).
1:05:35 P.M.	H. Res. 773	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 773 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5544) to authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that has limited recreational and conservation resources and lands owned by the State of Minnesota in trust for the public school system that are largely scattered in checkerboard fashion within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and have important recreational, scenic, and conservation resources, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5949) to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
1:05:55 P.M.	H. Res. 773	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 773.
1:46:08 P.M.	H. Res. 773	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 773, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:46:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
2:00:45 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 11.
2:01:06 P.M.	H. Res. 773	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 773 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5544) to authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that has limited recreational and conservation resources and lands owned by the State of Minnesota in trust for the public school system that are largely scattered in checkerboard fashion within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and have important recreational, scenic, and conservation resources, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5949) to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
2:30:27 P.M.	H. Res. 773	>On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 177 (Roll no. 560).
2:37:51 P.M.	H. Res. 773	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 – 179 (Roll no. 561).
2:37:53 P.M.	H. Res. 773	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:16 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4264 — “To help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
2:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 4264	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 7 (Roll no. 562).
2:44:51 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:44:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:46:24 P.M.	H.R. 4305	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4305 — “To authorize the Attorney General to provide a grant to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in the rapid recovery of missing individuals.”
2:46:40 P.M.	H.R. 4305	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:46:41 P.M.	H.R. 4305	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4305.
2:59:25 P.M.	H.R. 4305	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:28 P.M.	H.R. 4305	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:03 P.M.	H.R. 2800	>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2800 — “To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program.”
3:00:18 P.M.	H.R. 2800	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:20 P.M.	H.R. 2800	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2800.
3:08:29 P.M.	H.R. 2800	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:08:32 P.M.	H.R. 2800	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:09:02 P.M.	H.R. 6185	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6185 — “To improve security at State and local courthouses.”
3:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 6185	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:21 P.M.	H.R. 6185	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6185.
3:15:42 P.M.	H.R. 6185	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:45 P.M.	H.R. 6185	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:24 P.M.	H.R. 1775	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1775 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal offense relating to fraudulent claims about military service.”
3:16:38 P.M.	H.R. 1775	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:16:39 P.M.	H.R. 1775	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.
3:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 1775	<action_description>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.
3:26:18 P.M.	H.R. 6215	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6215 — “To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to correct an error in the provisions relating to remedies for dilution.”
3:26:33 P.M.	H.R. 6215	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:26:36 P.M.	H.R. 6215	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6215.
3:34:14 P.M.	H.R. 6215	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:19 P.M.	H.R. 6215	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:35:00 P.M.	H.R. 6189	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6189 — “To eliminate unnecessary reporting requirements for unfunded programs under the Office of Justice Programs.”
3:35:03 P.M.	H.R. 6189	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:35:06 P.M.	H.R. 6189	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6189.
3:40:09 P.M.	H.R. 6189	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:12 P.M.	H.R. 6189	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:32 P.M.	H.R. 6080	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6080 — “To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.”
3:40:45 P.M.	H.R. 6080	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:40:46 P.M.	H.R. 6080	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6080.
3:44:28 P.M.	H.R. 6080	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:32 P.M.	H.R. 6080	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:01 P.M.	S. 3245	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3245 — “To permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.”
3:45:17 P.M.	S. 3245	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:45:18 P.M.	S. 3245	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3245.
3:57:55 P.M.	S. 3245	<action_description>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.
3:58:41 P.M.	H.R. 4057	<action_description>Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4057 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.”
3:58:58 P.M.	H.R. 4057	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 4057	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4057.
4:28:29 P.M.	H.R. 4057	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:28:32 P.M.	H.R. 4057	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:29:03 P.M.	H.R. 3857	<action_description>Mr. Turner (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3857 — “To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other purposes.”
4:30:16 P.M.	H.R. 3857	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:30:21 P.M.	H.R. 3857	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3857.
4:48:34 P.M.	H.R. 3857	<action_description>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.
4:49:22 P.M.	H.R. 6028	<action_description>Mr. Walsh (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6028 — “To authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports, and for other purposes.”
4:49:39 P.M.	H.R. 6028	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:49:45 P.M.	H.R. 6028	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6028.
5:01:30 P.M.	H.R. 6028	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:01:34 P.M.	H.R. 6028	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:02:14 P.M.	S. 710	<action_description>Mr. Murphy (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 710 — “To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system.”
5:02:33 P.M.	S. 710	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:36 P.M.	S. 710	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 710.
5:12:27 P.M.	S. 710	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:29 P.M.	S. 710	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:40 P.M.	H.R. 6131	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6131 — “To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006, and for other purposes.”
5:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 6131	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:07 P.M.	H.R. 6131	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6131.
5:23:20 P.M.	H.R. 6131	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:23:27 P.M.	H.R. 6131	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:30 P.M.	H.R. 5865	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5865 — “To promote the growth and competitiveness of American manufacturing.”
5:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 5865	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:24:09 P.M.	H.R. 5865	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5865.
5:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 5865	<action_description>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.
5:54:33 P.M.	H.R. 1410	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1410 — “To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.”
5:54:50 P.M.	H.R. 1410	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:54:53 P.M.	H.R. 1410	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1410.
6:18:09 P.M.	H.R. 1410	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 1410	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:37 P.M.	H.R. 1464	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1464 — “To develop a strategy for assisting stateless children from North Korea, and for other purposes.”
6:18:48 P.M.	H.R. 1464	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:49 P.M.	H.R. 1464	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1464.
6:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 1464	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:32:02 P.M.	H.R. 1464	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:32:05 P.M.	H. Res. 484	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 484 — “Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to respect basic human rights and cease abusing vague national security provisions such as articles 79 and 88 of the Vietnamese penal code which are often the pretext to arrest and detain citizens who peacefully advocate for religious and political freedom.”
6:32:22 P.M.	H. Res. 484	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:32:24 P.M.	H. Res. 484	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 484.
6:47:20 P.M.	H. Res. 484	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:47:23 P.M.	H. Res. 484	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:47:27 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 17	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. S. Con. Res. 17 — “Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).”
6:47:41 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 17	<Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:47:42 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 17	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 17.
6:58:09 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 17	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
6:58:12 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 17	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:30 P.M.		The House received a communication from Daniel Scandling, Chief of Staff. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Scandling notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Fairfax County Circuit Court in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Scandling had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
6:59:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from Frank Wolf, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Wolf notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the Fairfax County Circuit Court in connection with civil litigation currently pending before that court. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, Mr. Wolf had determined that compliance with the subpoena was inconsistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
7:00:16 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:01:43 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:55:40 P.M.		Mr. Tonko moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:55:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2012.

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House hearings

12:00 am	Hearing: Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program: How are Small Suppliers Faring?Committee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology
9:35 am	Hearing: IG Report: The Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General Examines the Failures of Operation Fast and FuriousCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “TRIA at Ten Years: The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program”Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity
10:00 am	Hearing: Eleven Years Later: Preventing Terrorists from Coming to AmericaCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
10:00 am	Hearing: A framework for building partner capacity programs and authorities to meet 21st Century challengesCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program – A Progress ReportCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy
10:00 am	Hearing: Tenth Anniversary of the Maritime Transportation Security Act: Are We Safer?Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
10:00 am	Hearing: A Review of Amtrak Operations Part 2: The High Cost of Amtrak’s Monopoly Mentality in Commuter Rail CompetitionsCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: UPDATE: NEW TIME Boustany Announces Hearing on the Internal Revenue Service’s Implementation and Administration of the Democrats’ Health Care Law Committee on Ways and Means: Oversight
10:15 am	Hearing: H.R. 4255, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2012Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power
11:30 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “The Chu Memorandum: Directives Could Increase Electricity Costs for over 40 Million Families and Small Businesses”Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: Navy shipbuilding and impacts on the defense industrial base in a time of fiscal uncertaintyCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
2:00 pm	Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. ____ and H.R. 4969Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
2:00 pm	Hearing: Eleven Years After 9/11 Can TSA Evolve To Meet the Next Terrorist Threat?Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Transportation Security

Black History

CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Congress will do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

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If the Senate receives a message from the House that it has adopted S.Con.Res.59, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives, the pro forma sessions above will not occur and the Senate will adjourn until 2:00pm on Monday, September 10, 2012.

the Senate Convenes: 2:00pm

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
At 4:55pm, there will be a moment of silence for the 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympics massacre.
At 5:00pm, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of IA, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa with 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Grassley or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 5:30pm), there will be a roll call vote on confirmation of the Rose nomination.
As a reminder, on Thursday, August 2^nd, cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Vets Jobs Corps Act. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3457 will be at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa

5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of Iowa, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa; Confirmed: 89-1

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Confirmation of Executive Calendar #664, the nomination of Stephanie Marie Rose, of IA, to be United States District judge for the Southern District of Iowa; Confirmed: 89-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Star printed the committee report to accompany S.3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. (Republican request)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3522, the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012. (Menendez and others)

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012. (Tester)

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3519, the Pay for Printing Act (DeMint).

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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House hearings for Today …

2:00 pm	Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 6040 and H.R. 6147Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs
5:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 5949-FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012Committee on Rules: Full Committee
5:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 5544-Minnesota Education Investment and Employment ActCommittee on Rules: Full Committee

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2012.

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2:00:32 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:39 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:58 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:27 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:28 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Cardoza wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 a.m. on August 15, 2012.
2:03:47 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from California, Mr. Cardoza, the whole number of the House is 430.
2:03:48 P.M.		The House received a communication from Ilene Jenofsky, District Director, Office of Rep. Brady (PA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Jenofsky notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
2:03:49 P.M.		The House received a communication from Warren Raines, Constituent Services Representative, Office of Rep. Brady (PA). Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Raines notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and precedents of the House.
2:05:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
4:00:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:01:19 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3397 — “To modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, and for other purposes.”
4:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 3397	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3397.
4:06:22 P.M.	H.R. 3397	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:06:26 P.M.	H.R. 3397	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:07:04 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2706 — “To prohibit the sale of billfish.”
4:07:17 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:07:18 P.M.	H.R. 2706	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2706.
4:13:26 P.M.	H.R. 2706	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:28 P.M.	H.R. 2706	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:14:09 P.M.	H.R. 6007	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6007 — “To exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.”
4:14:49 P.M.	H.R. 6007	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:14:50 P.M.	H.R. 6007	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
4:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 6007	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:25:55 P.M.	H.R. 6007	>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:26:08 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2489 — “To authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program.”
4:26:22 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:23 P.M.	H.R. 2489	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2489.
4:34:33 P.M.	H.R. 2489	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:44 P.M.	H.R. 2489	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:02 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6186 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
4:36:24 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:25 P.M.	H.R. 6186	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6186.
4:43:35 P.M.	H.R. 6186	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.
4:44:13 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4264 — “To help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.”
4:44:25 P.M.	H.R. 4264	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 4264	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4264.
4:47:50 P.M.	H.R. 4264	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.
4:48:05 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2139 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International.”
4:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:48:19 P.M.	H.R. 2139	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2139.
4:55:33 P.M.	H.R. 2139	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.
4:56:39 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6122 — “To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes.”
4:56:55 P.M.	H.R. 6122	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:57 P.M.	H.R. 6122	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6122.
4:59:54 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>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.
5:00:11 P.M.	H.R. 406	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 406 — “To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.”
5:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 406	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:21 P.M.	H.R. 406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 406.
5:06:54 P.M.	H.R. 406	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 406	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:07:30 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 132 — “Providing funding to ensure the printing and production of the authorized number of copies of the revised and updated version of the House document entitled “Hispanic Americans in Congress”, and for other purposes.”
5:07:40 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:42 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 132.
5:13:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 132	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:00 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6336 — “To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglass from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center.”
5:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 6336	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6336.
5:21:30 P.M.	H.R. 6336	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:21:34 P.M.	H.R. 6336	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:21:40 P.M.	H.R. 6336	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:21:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m.
6:30:20 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.
6:30:33 P.M.		Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 773.
6:31:21 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.
6:32:13 P.M.	H.R. 6122	>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6122 — “To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes.”
6:57:26 P.M.	H.R. 6122	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 – 0 (Roll no. 557).
6:57:27 P.M.	H.R. 6122	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:35 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2139 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lions Clubs International.”
7:04:12 P.M.	H.R. 2139	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 558).
7:04:13 P.M.	H.R. 2139	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:22 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6186 — “To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.”
7:10:42 P.M.	H.R. 6186	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 – 11 (Roll no. 559).
7:10:48 P.M.	H.R. 6186	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:07 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
8:54:54 P.M.		Mrs. Roby moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:54:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:54:58 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2012.