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jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Monday, November 28, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Friday, November 18th at 9:30am Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:00am Friday, November 25th at 11:00am   When the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 25, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm …

Wrap Up for Thursday, November 17, 2016

Nov 17, ’16 6:07 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3110; not invoked: 51-47.   Legislative Business Concurred with S.2754: to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the “Tom Stagg United States Court House”   Passed H.R.5873: to designate the Federal…

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The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on November 22, 2016.

November 18

3:00:04 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
3:00:10 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
3:00:57 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Vincent DeRosa, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
3:01:23 P.M. Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 921, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
3:01:31 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3:01:32 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 November 18, 2016 at 10:52 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendments to the text and title of the bill S. 2754, that the Senate passed S. 3395, S. 434, H.R. 5873, H.R. 4902, and H.R. 3471 amended.
3:03:46 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 921. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on November 22, 2016.

November 17

9:00:44 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:38 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.
9:13:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5982 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
9:14:00 A.M. H.R. 5982 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
9:14:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 921 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:16 A.M. H.R. 5982 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:14:54 A.M. H.R. 5982 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5982.
9:48:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are necessary to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency.
9:48:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part B amendment No. 1.
9:54:24 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are proposed more than three years prior to submission to Congress.
9:56:05 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
10:03:12 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:03:49 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt any rule promulgated to prevent, respond to, or mitigate matters of national security.
10:03:50 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 3.
10:14:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Connolly asked unanimous consent to offer amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
10:15:11 A.M. H.R. 5982 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Connolly, consisting of amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed Part B of House Report 114-818.
10:15:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the Committee, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc.
10:26:38 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc, the Chair put the question on the amendments en bloc and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendments en bloc until a time to be announced.
10:27:09 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Issa moved that the Committee rise.
10:27:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:27:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5982 as unfinished business.
10:28:08 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. today.
10:50:24 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
10:51:04 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5982 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
10:51:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:06 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 581).
11:20:32 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 238 (Roll no. 582).
11:25:17 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Connolly amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 583).
11:25:23 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5982.
11:25:33 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:28:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Pocan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:28:39 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan 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 an exemption to the end of bill for any rule that pertains to improving employment, retention, and earnings of workforce participants, especially those participants with significant barriers to employment, improving the quality of the workforce, and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
11:35:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:35:59 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1808, S. 1915, H.R. 5392, H.R. 845, and H.R. 6007.
11:43:52 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 584).
11:49:42 A.M. H.R. 5982 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 585).
11:49:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:56 A.M. H.R. 5711 The Chair announced that the unfinished business and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the question was on adoption of a motion to recommit with instructions, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:49:57 A.M. H.R. 5711 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
11:56:37 A.M. H.R. 5711 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 235 (Roll no. 586).
12:02:23 P.M. H.R. 5711 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 587).
12:02:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:02:57 P.M. Mr. Joyce asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 3:00 p.m. on November 18. Agreed to without objection.
12:03:14 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:15:04 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:33:00 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:33:13 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2016.
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jointsessioninCongressSchedule for Thursday, November 17, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, November 17, 2016.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #543, S.3110, American Energy and Conservation Act.   At 12:00 noon, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed …

Wrap Up for Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Nov 16, ’16 6:46 PM

No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business   Passed Calendar #269, S.1808: Northern Border Security Review Act, with Heitkamp substitute amendment.   Passed Calendar #458, S.1915: to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers, and for other purposes, with Ayotte substitute amendment and committee-reported title…

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Wrap Up for Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Nov 15, ’16 6:49 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.4511, Gold Star Families Voices Act; passed: 97-0.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities

November 17, 2016

9:00:44 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:51 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:16 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:19 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bost to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:38 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.
9:13:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5982 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
9:14:00 A.M. H.R. 5982 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
9:14:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 921 and Rule XVIII.
9:14:16 A.M. H.R. 5982 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:14:54 A.M. H.R. 5982 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5982.
9:48:55 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Conyers, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are necessary to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency.
9:48:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers Part B amendment No. 1.
9:54:24 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Conyers amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Conyers demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:55:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt from the bill rules that are proposed more than three years prior to submission to Congress.
9:56:05 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) Part B amendment No. 2.
10:03:12 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
10:03:49 A.M. H.R. 5982 An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 to exempt any rule promulgated to prevent, respond to, or mitigate matters of national security.
10:03:50 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee Part B amendment No. 3.
10:14:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:14:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Connolly asked unanimous consent to offer amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-818 en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
10:15:11 A.M. H.R. 5982 Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Connolly, consisting of amendments numbered 4 and 5 printed Part B of House Report 114-818.
10:15:15 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the Committee, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc.
10:26:38 A.M. H.R. 5982 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendments en bloc, the Chair put the question on the amendments en bloc and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendments en bloc until a time to be announced.
10:27:09 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Issa moved that the Committee rise.
10:27:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:27:31 A.M. H.R. 5982 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5982 as unfinished business.
10:28:08 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. today.
10:50:24 A.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 17.
10:51:04 A.M. H.R. 5982 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5982 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes.”
10:51:21 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:14:06 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Conyers amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 233 (Roll no. 581).
11:20:32 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 238 (Roll no. 582).
11:25:17 A.M. H.R. 5982 On agreeing to the Connolly amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 237 (Roll no. 583).
11:25:23 A.M. H.R. 5982 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5982.
11:25:33 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:28:30 A.M. H.R. 5982 Mr. Pocan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11:28:39 A.M. H.R. 5982 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan 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 an exemption to the end of bill for any rule that pertains to improving employment, retention, and earnings of workforce participants, especially those participants with significant barriers to employment, improving the quality of the workforce, and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the nation.
11:35:58 A.M. H.R. 5982 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:35:59 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1808, S. 1915, H.R. 5392, H.R. 845, and H.R. 6007.
11:43:52 A.M. H.R. 5982 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 584).
11:49:42 A.M. H.R. 5982 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 585).
11:49:44 A.M. H.R. 5982 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:56 A.M. H.R. 5711 The Chair announced that the unfinished business and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the question was on adoption of a motion to recommit with instructions, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:49:57 A.M. H.R. 5711 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
11:56:37 A.M. H.R. 5711 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 235 (Roll no. 586).
12:02:23 P.M. H.R. 5711 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 587).
12:02:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:03:14 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:15:04 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:33:00 P.M. Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:33:13 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:33:24 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2016.

House Floor Activities

November 16, 2016

10:00:32 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:43 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:05 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.
10:39:13 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 November 16.
12:00:00 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:00 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Cicilline to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:25 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:24:59 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 November 16, 2016 at 9:46 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4511 and made appointments to the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, the Federal Law Enforcement congressional Badge of Bravery board, the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, the World War I Centennial Commission, the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission, and the Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery Commission.
12:25:46 P.M. H. Res. 921 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 921 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.”
12:30:00 P.M. H. Res. 921 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 921.
12:53:50 P.M. H. Res. 921 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 921, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
12:54:13 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:10:11 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.
5:10:18 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 921, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:11:04 P.M. H. Res. 921 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 921 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for “midnight rules”, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.”
5:36:03 P.M. H. Res. 921 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 181 (Roll no. 579).
5:43:09 P.M. H. Res. 921 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 181 (Roll no. 580).
5:43:11 P.M. H. Res. 921 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:47:44 P.M. Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 17. Agreed to without objection.
5:47:46 P.M. H.R. 5711 ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Huizenga (MI) asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.R. 5711 be subject to postponement as though under Clause 8 of Rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
5:47:55 P.M. H.R. 5711 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 921. H.R. 5711 — “To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
5:48:00 P.M. H.R. 5711 The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
5:49:26 P.M. H.R. 5711 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5711.
6:52:55 P.M. H.R. 5711 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), printed in Part A of House Report 114-818 to add a short title and clarifies the nature of prohibited Iranian transactions. The amendment also provides for a sunset of the bill’s provisions upon Presidential certification that Iran has ceased support for international terrorism.
6:53:00 P.M. H.R. 5711 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 921, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga (MI) amendment.
7:01:24 P.M. H.R. 5711 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
7:01:33 P.M. H.R. 5711 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:10 P.M. H.R. 5711 Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
7:02:59 P.M. H.R. 5711 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 add a section to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing a transaction described under section 101 by a U.S. financial institution if such institution is engaged in business with a foreign entity that has been found to have engaged in or authorized cyber attacks targeting any election held in the United States.
7:09:17 P.M. H.R. 5711 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adopting the motion and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
7:10:18 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Hahn wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on December 4, 2016.
7:10:38 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:12:40 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:44:02 P.M. Mr. Gallego moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:44:38 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:44:39 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016.

House Floor Activities

November 15, 2016

12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:15 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:11 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:14 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hill to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:47 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 aisle.
12:17:27 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:18:34 P.M. H. Res. 780 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 780 — “Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.”
12:18:58 P.M. H. Res. 780 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:19:01 P.M. H. Res. 780 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.
12:40:57 P.M. H. Res. 780 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.
12:41:18 P.M. H.R. 5332 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5332 — “To ensure that the United States promotes the meaningful participation of women in mediation and negotiations processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict.”
12:41:35 P.M. H.R. 5332 Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:41:37 P.M. H.R. 5332 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5332.
12:59:18 P.M. H.R. 5332 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:59:22 P.M. H.R. 5332 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:59:23 P.M. H.R. 5332 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12:59:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:38:25 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 15.
3:38:26 P.M. H.R. 5732 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5732 — “To halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a negotiated political settlement, and hold Syrian human rights abusers accountable for their crimes.”
3:38:36 P.M. H.R. 5732 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:40 P.M. H.R. 5732 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5732.
4:11:33 P.M. H.R. 5732 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:11:36 P.M. H.R. 5732 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:09 P.M. H.R. 6297 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6297 — “To reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.”
4:12:19 P.M. H.R. 6297 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:20 P.M. H.R. 6297 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6297.
5:08:30 P.M. H.R. 6297 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 – 1 (Roll no. 577).
5:08:31 P.M. H.R. 6297 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:45 P.M. H. Res. 780 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 780 — “Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.”
5:16:21 P.M. H. Res. 780 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 578).
5:16:22 P.M. H. Res. 780 Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
5:22:35 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:38:03 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:28:09 P.M. Ms. Jackson Lee moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:28:19 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:34 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2016.

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House Floor Activities

November 14, 2016

2:00:06 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:13 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Chris Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:30 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:24 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:26 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. McCollum to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:50 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:12:56 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 September 29, 2016 at 1:07 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3004, H.R. 3937, H.R. 5147, and H.R. 5883.
2:13:58 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 September 29, 2016 at 3:45 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 122, as amended, H. Con. Res. 166; the Senate passed H.R. 5944, H.R. 5946, and H.R. 2733; the Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 246; the Senate passed S. 2959; the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 55;and the Senate passed S. 2360.
2:15:03 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:21 P.M. H.R. 1192 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1192 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the chronic diseases and conditions that result from diabetes.”
2:15:41 P.M. H.R. 1192 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:49 P.M. H.R. 1192 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1192.
2:26:04 P.M. H.R. 1192 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:26:10 P.M. H.R. 1192 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:26:12 P.M. H.R. 1192 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:26:31 P.M. H.R. 1209 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1209 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the designation of maternity care health professional shortage areas.”
2:26:46 P.M. H.R. 1209 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:26:48 P.M. H.R. 1209 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1209.
2:38:13 P.M. H.R. 1209 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:38:17 P.M. H.R. 1209 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:20 P.M. H.R. 1209 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:38:35 P.M. H.R. 2713 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2713 — “To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs, and for other purposes.”
2:38:45 P.M. H.R. 2713 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:46 P.M. H.R. 2713 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2713.
2:49:44 P.M. H.R. 2713 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:46 P.M. H.R. 2713 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:50:06 P.M. H.R. 4365 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4365 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act with regard to the provision of emergency medical services.”
2:50:19 P.M. H.R. 4365 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:50:21 P.M. H.R. 4365 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4365.
2:58:44 P.M. H.R. 4365 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:58:46 P.M. H.R. 4365 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:59:02 P.M. H.R. 985 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 985 — “To enable concrete masonry products manufacturers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for concrete masonry products.”
2:59:13 P.M. H.R. 985 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:59:14 P.M. H.R. 985 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 985.
3:09:37 P.M. H.R. 985 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.
3:10:03 P.M. H.R. 4665 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4665 — “To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States, and for other purposes.”
3:10:13 P.M. H.R. 4665 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:10:19 P.M. H.R. 4665 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4665.
3:18:38 P.M. H.R. 4665 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18:39 P.M. H.R. 4665 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:19:00 P.M. H.R. 2566 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2566 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity of voice communications and to prevent unjust or unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in the delivery of such communications.”
3:19:13 P.M. H.R. 2566 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:19:16 P.M. H.R. 2566 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2566.
3:31:40 P.M. H.R. 2566 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:31:42 P.M. H.R. 2566 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:31:58 P.M. H.R. 2669 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2669 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
3:32:14 P.M. H.R. 2669 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:15 P.M. H.R. 2669 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2669.
3:44:55 P.M. H.R. 2669 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.
3:45:24 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:09 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 14.
6:30:17 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:39 P.M. H.R. 985 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 985 — “To enable concrete masonry products manufacturers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for concrete masonry products.”
6:52:22 P.M. H.R. 985 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 38 (Roll no. 575).
6:52:23 P.M. H.R. 985 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:35 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Scott T. Nago, Chief Election Officer, State of Hawaii, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable Colleen Wakako Hanabusa was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, State of Hawaii.
6:54:19 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter from Ms. Mary Sue Helm, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Elections, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable James Comer was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional District, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
6:55:17 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Jonathan Marks, Commissioner, Bureau Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Commonwealth of Pennslyvania, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 8, 2016, the Honorable Dwight Evans was elected Representative to Congress for the Second Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6:56:30 P.M. OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect James Comer from the First Congressional District, State of Kentucky, Representative-Elect Dwight Evans from the Second Congressional District, State of Pennsylvania, and Representative-Elect Colleen Hanabusa from the First Congressional District, State of Hawaii, presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.
6:58:05 P.M. The Dean of the Hawaii delegation, Representative Gabbard, addressed the House and introduced Representative Colleen Hanabusa, First District, Hawaii.
7:01:50 P.M. The Dean of the Kentucky delegation, Representative Rogers, addressed the House and introduced Representative James Comer, First District, Kentucky.
7:06:55 P.M. The Dean of the Pennsylvania delegation, Representative Doyle, addressed the House and introduced Representative Dwight Evans, Second District, Pennsylvania.
7:12:19 P.M. ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the gentlewoman from Hawaii, gentleman from Kentucky, and gentleman from Pennsylvania, the whole number of the House is 435.
7:12:33 P.M. H.R. 2669 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2669 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
7:21:31 P.M. H.R. 2669 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 – 5 (Roll no. 576).
7:21:32 P.M. H.R. 2669 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:21:35 P.M. H.R. 2669 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:21:53 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 921.
7:23:00 P.M. Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 5, 2016, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply tomorrow.
7:23:17 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:25:03 P.M. Mr. Chabot moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:25:19 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:25:20 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 15, 2016.
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The Senate stands adjourned to then convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Monday, October 3 at 10:30am Thursday, October 6 at 10:30am Friday, October 7 at 2:00pm Tuesday, October 11 at 9:00am Thursday, October 13 at 2:00pm Monday, October 17 at 11:00am

9/30 No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #573, H.R.3004 – to amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.   Passed H.R.5944 – to amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes.   Passed H.R.5883 –…

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9/29 No Roll Call Votes   Legislative Business Passed Calendar #573, H.R.3004 – to amend the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.   Passed H.R.5944 – to amend Title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes.   Passed H.R.5883 –…

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9/28 Roll Call Votes Passage of S.2040, JASTA, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding (veto override); passed: 97-1. Motion to invoke cloture, upon reconsideration, on substitute amendment #5082 (short-term CR) to H.R.5325; invoked: 77-21. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.5325, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017; invoked: 77-21. Passage of H.R.5325, as amended (CR…

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9/27 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell substitute amendment #5082 (short-term CR) to H.R.5325; not invoked: 45-55. Motion to invoke cloture on H.R.5325, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017; not invoked: 40-59.   No Legislative Business   No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 28, 2016

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:16 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 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.
11:02:29 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
12:00:12 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Gene Hemrick, St. Josephs Catholic Church, Washington, DC.
12:01:36 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker 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.
12:02:57 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Mimi Walters of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:03 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.
12:32:08 P.M. H. Res. 897 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 897 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 29, 2016, through November 11, 2016.”
12:35:55 P.M. H. Res. 897 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 897.
1:20:06 P.M. H. Res. 897 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 897, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:21:32 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:22:07 P.M. S. 3283 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3283 — “To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “PFC James Dunn VA Clinic”.”
1:22:32 P.M. S. 3283 Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:22:33 P.M. S. 3283 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3283.
1:24:08 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2040, objections of the President of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding; Appointment: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.
1:34:24 P.M. S. 3283 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.
1:38:43 P.M. S. 2040 The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
1:44:36 P.M. S. 2040 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of S. 2040, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
2:32:57 P.M. S. 2040 The previous question was ordered pursuant the previous order.
3:02:04 P.M. S. 2040 Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 – 77, 1 Present (Roll no. 564).
3:02:05 P.M. S. 2040 The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
3:03:00 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 897, and a motion to suspend the rules, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:03:12 P.M. H. Res. 897 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 897 — “Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 29, 2016, through November 11, 2016.”
3:09:36 P.M. H. Res. 897 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 183 (Roll no. 565).
3:21:09 P.M. H. Res. 897 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 191 (Roll no. 566).
3:21:11 P.M. H. Res. 897 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:21:15 P.M. S. 3283 Considered as unfinished business. S. 3283 — “To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “PFC James Dunn VA Clinic”.”
3:27:50 P.M. S. 3283 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 – 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 567).
3:27:51 P.M. S. 3283 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:18 P.M. H.R. 5303 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5303 — “To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.”
3:28:46 P.M. H.R. 5303 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:34:10 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 568).
3:34:30 P.M. H.R. 5303 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5303 as unfinished business.
3:36:16 P.M. H.R. 5303 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 897. H.R. 5303 — “To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.”
3:36:21 P.M. H.R. 5303 Provides for further amendment debate to H.R. 5303. Each further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report. At the conclusion of consideration of amendments, the bill shall be reported back to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for one hour of general debate to H.R. 6094. The previous question shall be ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
3:36:56 P.M. H.R. 5303 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 897 and Rule XVIII.
3:37:12 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Secretary to coordinate with all Gulf States on developing an oyster bed recovery assessment for beds that were damaged due to Hurricane Katrina, Deepwater Horizon and recent floods, adopting a modified version of the Senate passed text.
3:37:33 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment no. 1.
3:40:27 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:51 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Crawford, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-794 to clarify the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to make eligible alternative water delivery projects aimed at reducing aquifer depletion and makes a technical modification that ensures WIFIA financing arrangements take into account the total cost of the project.
3:40:55 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment no. 2.
3:43:39 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Crawford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:04 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Culberson, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Secretary to expedite the Brays Bayou flood mitigation project authorized by item 6 in section 211(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996.
3:44:07 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment no. 3.
3:47:19 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:42 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Farenthold, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-794 to provide that no new start or new investment decision shall be required to initiate work on a separable element of an authorized project when contraction of one or more separable elements of that project was initiated previously; it shall be considered ongoing work and it should be considered continuation of the fully authorized project.
3:47:46 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farenthold amendment no. 4.
3:51:10 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Farenthold amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:41 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson, Sam, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-794 to require the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to issue the final federal permit for the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project no later than September 30, 2017.
3:51:45 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson, Sam (TX) amendment no. 5.
3:58:50 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Johnson, Sam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:59:29 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Ribble, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-794 to provide that in carrying out the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of water resources development projects, including flood risk reduction, coastal resiliency, and ecosystem restoration projects, the Secretary shall ensure that appropriate consideration is given to the use of natural and nature-based features.
3:59:31 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ribble amendment no. 6.
4:02:38 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Ribble amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:02:47 P.M. H.R. 5303 The Committee rose informally to receive a message.
4:03:16 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 5325 amended.
4:03:43 P.M. H.R. 5303 The Committee resumed its sitting.
4:04:03 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rogers (KY), numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-794 to clarify that requirements imposed on floating cabins used in the Cumberland River Basin cannot be different or more stringent than the requirements imposed on all recreational vessels authorized for use in the Basin.
4:04:04 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (KY) amendment no. 7.
4:07:27 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Rogers (KY) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:53 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Rouzer, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Army Corps of Engineers to work with state officials to establish a no wake zone in federal navigation channels when certain criteria are met.
4:07:54 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment no. 8.
4:14:05 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Rouzer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:24 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-794 to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to pursue projects and technologies that prevent and mitigate flood damages associated with ice jams (chunks of ice floating on a river that catch on an obstruction such as a bridge pilings, rocks, logs, etc., that pile up to form an ice dam, and cause flooding upstream from the blockage, and then possibly downstream again when the ice finally releases).
4:14:25 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment no. 9.
4:17:51 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Meng amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:58 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-794 to call for the Army Corps to conduct a review of its tribal consultation policies and regulations. Provide that the Army Corps shall provide for public meetings with Indian tribes and other stakeholders and provide a report to Congress on the results of the 3 review.
4:17:59 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment no. 10.
4:23:08 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:38 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Secretary to design and develop a structural health monitoring program to assess and improve the condition of infrastructure constructed and maintained by the Corps of Engineers, including research, design, and development of systems and frameworks for response to flood and earthquake events; pre-disaster mitigation measures; lengthening the useful life of the infrastructure; and identifying risks due to sea level rise.
4:23:40 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment no. 11.
4:27:57 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:28:17 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Quigley, numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-794 to expedite the completion of the project for flood control, Chicagoland Underflow Plan, Illinois, phase 2.
4:28:19 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment no. 12.
4:31:41 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Quigley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:32:01 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Vela, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Secretary of the Army to release the interests of the United States in certain tracts of land located in Cameron County, Texas, and for other purposes.
4:32:03 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vela amendment no. 13.
4:34:15 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Vela amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:34:33 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 14 printed in House Report 114-794 to make permanent a set aside of Army Corps priority funding for the Great Lakes.
4:34:35 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment no. 14.
4:41:26 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:47 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Joyce, numbered 15 printed in House Report 114-794 to amend the Clean Water Act to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
4:41:49 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce amendment no. 15.
4:50:07 P.M. H.R. 5303 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Joyce amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:50:46 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Bridenstine, numbered 16 printed in House Report 114-794 to strengthen language requiring a feasibility study of Tulsa and West Tulsa levees; prioritize the project if study classifies levee or levee system Class I or Class II.
4:50:47 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bridenstine amendment no. 16.
4:52:55 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Bridenstine amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:02 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Courtney, numbered 17 printed in House Report 114-794 to remove a breakwater in Stonington, Connecticut as a federally authorized project.
4:53:04 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Courtney amendment no. 17.
4:57:52 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Courtney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:20 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Newhouse, numbered 18 printed in House Report 114-794 to direct the Chief of Engineers to transfer the human remains commonly known as the Kennewick Man or the Ancient One to the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation, on the condition that the Department disposes of the remains and repatriates the remains to the claimant tribes.
4:58:22 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment no. 18.
5:07:58 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:24 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Kildee, numbered 19 printed in House Report 114-794 to authorize the Secretary to provide additional assistance under section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 for certain communities for the repair or replacement of public and private infrastructure in any State for which the President has declared an emergency under the Stafford Act as a result of the presence of chemical, physical, or biological constituents, including lead or other contaminants in the eligible system.
5:08:26 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment no. 19.
5:20:17 P.M. H.R. 5303 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:21:06 P.M. H.R. 5303 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:45:03 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Joyce amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 – 18 (Roll no. 569).
5:56:10 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Kildee amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 284 – 141, 1 Present (Roll no. 570).
5:56:25 P.M. H.R. 5303 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5303.
5:56:26 P.M. H.R. 5303 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:57:16 P.M. H.R. 5303 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.
5:57:49 P.M. H.R. 5303 Mr. DeFazio moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation.
5:58:15 P.M. H.R. 5303 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 prohibit corps funding for soccer fields, baseball fields, baskeball courts, or splash parks.
6:06:08 P.M. H.R. 5303 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:13:19 P.M. H.R. 5303 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 243 (Roll no. 571).
6:21:00 P.M. H.R. 5303 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 399 – 25 (Roll no. 572).
6:21:02 P.M. H.R. 5303 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:32 P.M. H. Res. 891 Mr. Stewart asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:22:02 P.M. H. Res. 891 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 891 — “Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes.”
6:22:07 P.M. H. Res. 891 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:22:21 P.M. H. Res. 891 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:23:32 P.M. H.R. 6094 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 897. H.R. 6094 — “To provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.”
6:23:39 P.M. H.R. 6094 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6094.
7:07:52 P.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 5578 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 53.
7:07:53 P.M. H.R. 6094 DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6094.
7:32:17 P.M. H.R. 6094 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7:33:10 P.M. H.R. 6094 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6094, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott(VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
7:33:15 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
8:30:43 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
8:30:52 P.M. Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 901.
8:34:27 P.M. H. Res. 901 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 901 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
8:34:43 P.M. H. Res. 901 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 901.
8:49:45 P.M. H. Res. 901 The previous question was ordered without objection.
8:49:52 P.M. H. Res. 901 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
8:50:04 P.M. H. Res. 901 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:54:12 P.M. H.R. 5325 Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
8:54:24 P.M. H.R. 5325 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 901, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5325.
9:33:44 P.M. H.R. 5325 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:57:21 P.M. H.R. 5325 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 342 – 85 (Roll no. 573).
9:57:23 P.M. H.R. 5325 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:06:45 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of passage on H.R. 6094 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:07:36 P.M. H.R. 6094 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6094 — “To provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.”
10:15:23 P.M. H.R. 6094 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 – 177 (Roll no. 574).
10:15:25 P.M. H.R. 6094 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:15:26 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.
10:15:44 P.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
10:15:56 P.M. S. Con. Res. 53 Mr. Rogers (KY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
10:16:14 P.M. S. Con. Res. 53 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:16:21 P.M. S. Con. Res. 53 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:17:02 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
10:21:28 P.M. H. Con. Res. 166 Considered as privileged matter. H. Con. Res. 166 — “Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
10:22:37 P.M. H. Con. Res. 166 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
10:22:42 P.M. H. Con. Res. 166 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:23:03 P.M. Mr. Messer asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 on a motion offered pursuant to this order, it adjourn to meet on Friday, September 30, 2016 when it shall convene at 10:30 a.m., unless it has sooner received a message from the Senate transmitting its concurrence in H. Con. Res. 166, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution.
10:24:08 P.M. Mr. Messer moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:24:14 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:24:36 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 166. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 27, 2016

10:00:01 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:31 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.
10:28:25 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:32 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 27.
12:00:35 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Greg Young, Brown Deer United Church of Christ, Brown Deer, WI
12:01:41 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:43 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ashford 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 aisle.
12:21:13 P.M. PRIVILEGED REPORT FILING – Mr. Chaffetz filed a privileged report from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
12:21:14 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with further one minute speeches.
12:29:29 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 September 27, 2016 at 9:34 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to S. 1886, and appointment: Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
12:29:54 P.M. H. Res. 892 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 892 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
12:32:57 P.M. H. Res. 892 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 892.
1:35:11 P.M. H. Res. 892 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 892, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:36:36 P.M. H. Res. 893 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 893 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.”
1:37:45 P.M. H. Res. 893 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 893.
2:22:45 P.M. H. Res. 893 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 176 (Roll no. 559).
2:31:19 P.M. H. Res. 893 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 560).
2:31:21 P.M. H. Res. 893 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:11 P.M. H. Res. 892 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 178 (Roll no. 561).
2:45:02 P.M. H. Res. 892 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 – 180 (Roll no. 562).
2:45:04 P.M. H. Res. 892 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:45:48 P.M. S. 253 Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:47:06 P.M. S. 253 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 253 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens.”
2:47:23 P.M. S. 253 An amendment, offered by Mr. Walden, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a whole new text.
2:47:31 P.M. S. 253 On agreeing to the Walden amendment; Agreed to without objection.
2:47:32 P.M. S. 253 On passage Passed without objection.
2:47:33 P.M. S. 253 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:47:34 P.M. S. 253 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:47:43 P.M. S. 1878 Mr. Walden asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:47:50 P.M. S. 1878 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1878 — “To extend the pediatric priority review voucher program.”
2:48:14 P.M. S. 1878 On passage Passed without objection.
2:48:19 P.M. S. 1878 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:48:39 P.M. S. 2683 Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:48:39 P.M. S. 2683 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2683 — “To include disabled veteran leave in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration.”
2:49:01 P.M. S. 2683 On passage Passed without objection.
2:49:05 P.M. S. 2683 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:49:06 P.M. S. 1004 Mr. Miller (FL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:49:16 P.M. S. 1004 Considered by unanimous consent. S. 1004 — “To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.”
2:49:48 P.M. S. 1004 On passage Passed without objection.
2:49:55 P.M. S. 1004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:38 P.M. H. Res. 851 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:53:32 P.M. H. Res. 851 An amendment, offered by Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, to strike all after the resolving clause and insert a whole new text.
2:53:34 P.M. H. Res. 851 On agreeing to the Ros-Lehtinen amendment; Agreed to without objection.
2:53:42 P.M. H. Res. 851 An amendment, offered by Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, to strike the preamble and insert an entire new text.
2:53:46 P.M. H. Res. 851 On agreeing to the Ros-Lehtinen amendment; Agreed to without objection.
2:53:47 P.M. H. Res. 851 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:53:57 P.M. H. Res. 851 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:33 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:54:40 P.M. S. 1698 Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1698 — “To exclude payments from State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, Federal public benefits.”
2:55:09 P.M. S. 1698 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:55:10 P.M. S. 1698 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1698.
3:03:59 P.M. S. 1698 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:01 P.M. S. 1698 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:04:12 P.M. H.R. 5065 Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5065 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify air carriers and security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration of such Administration’s guidelines regarding permitting baby formula, breast milk, and juice on airplanes, and for other purposes.”
3:04:52 P.M. H.R. 5065 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:04:54 P.M. H.R. 5065 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5065.
3:14:45 P.M. H.R. 5065 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:16 P.M. H.R. 5065 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:29 P.M. H.R. 5065 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:16:33 P.M. H.R. 5391 Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5391 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance certain duties of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, and for other purposes.”
3:16:49 P.M. H.R. 5391 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:16:50 P.M. H.R. 5391 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5391.
3:27:43 P.M. H.R. 5391 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:27:45 P.M. H.R. 5391 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:35 P.M. H.R. 954 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 893. H.R. 954 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.”
3:28:40 P.M. H.R. 954 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 954 with 1 hour 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. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
3:29:24 P.M. H.R. 954 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 954.
4:19:45 P.M. H.R. 954 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:45:47 P.M. H.R. 954 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 258 – 165 (Roll no. 563).
4:45:48 P.M. H.R. 954 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:48:14 P.M. H.R. 5303 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 892. H.R. 5303 — “To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.”
4:48:19 P.M. H.R. 5303 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5303 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. At the conclusion of general and amendment debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 114-65 shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule.
4:48:23 P.M. H.R. 5303 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 892 and Rule XVIII.
4:48:24 P.M. H.R. 5303 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:48:48 P.M. H.R. 5303 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5303.
5:50:41 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Shuster, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-790 to make technical and clarifying revisions to H.R. 5303. Includes additional Chief’s Reports and Post Authorization Change Reports submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers since May 25, 2016.
5:50:44 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment No. 1.
5:53:01 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Shuster amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:53:11 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lawrence, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-790 to include gross negligence as an additional reason for obtaining funding following an emergency at a water resources development project.
5:53:13 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 2.
5:56:05 P.M. H.R. 5303 By unanimous consent, the Lawrence amendment was withdrawn.
5:56:13 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Babin, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-790 to define parameters and sets guidelines for the scope of “work” under Section 408 review processes.
5:56:16 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 3.
6:02:28 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Babin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:49 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Babin, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-790 to allow for channels which have been “assumed for maintenance” to be considered the same as “authorized” projects.
6:02:55 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment No. 4.
6:10:06 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Babin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:10:44 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mrs. Black, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-790 to direct the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide guidance on the types of circumstances under which the state-of-the-art provision of the Dam Safety Assurance authority might apply to dam safety repair projects; for corps of engineers district offices to effectively communicate with sponsors to establish and implement cost sharing agreements during dam safety repair projects; and for the corps of engineers to communicate the estimated and final cost sharing amounts, executing agreements, with all cost sharing sponsors.
6:10:46 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Black amendment No. 5.
6:20:05 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Black amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:20:32 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Blum, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-790 to expedite the Cedar River project for flood risk management authorized in the Water Resources Development Act of 2014.
6:20:35 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blum amendment No. 6.
6:24:31 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Blum amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:07 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Bost, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-790 to authorize the Corps to consider other potential benefits that may accrue due to rehabilitation of a non-federal levee.
6:25:09 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 7.
6:28:01 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Bost amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:28:18 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Dold, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-790 to allow projects funded under section 506(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to include compatible recreation features, not to exceed 10 percent of the ecosystem restoration costs of the project.
6:28:20 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dold amendment No. 9.
6:30:45 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Dold amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:31:17 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-790 to allow the non-federal interest to execute a project or project component when they determine that it can be done at lower cost and/or faster time. It directs 20% of money saved back to treasury, and the rest to other corps projects.
6:31:20 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 10.
6:36:39 P.M. H.R. 5303 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:37:13 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-790 to provide criteria for application decisions pursuant to Section 408.
6:37:15 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 11.
6:40:23 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:40:40 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-790 to expedite certain flood mitigation priority areas.
6:40:42 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 12.
6:46:59 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:47:19 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Long, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-790 to lift the Army Corps of Engineers’ moratorium on the issuance of dock permits for Table Rock Lake and delays the final rule for revising the Shoreline Management Plan. Extends the public comment period and requires a study on the permit fee structure for Table Rock Lake.
6:47:21 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Long amendment No. 13.
6:49:29 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Long amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:50:00 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, numbered 15 printed in House Report 114-790 to allow the Secretary to adjust the Benefit Cost Ratio after any portion of the authorized project is completed by the Army Corps using non-federal funds.
6:50:02 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 15.
6:54:50 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:55:05 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Mica, numbered 16 printed in House Report 114-790 to transfer to the Department of the Interior land to be held in trust for the benefit of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, after the Muscogee (Creek) Nation has paid to the Army Corps of Engineers fair market value of the land transferred.
6:55:07 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment No. 16.
6:56:56 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Mica amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:57:12 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 18 printed in House Report 114-790 to prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from removing privately owned cabins on privately owned land at Lake Kemp for an additional 5 years.
6:57:13 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 18.
6:59:35 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:59:44 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), numbered 19 printed in House Report 114-790 to require the Army Corps of Engineers to take into account existing studies and data developed by the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District when conducting the Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study.
6:59:46 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber amendment No. 19.
7:03:28 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:03:51 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IA), numbered 20 printed in House Report 114-790 to establish a policy for Corps levees that affect community-owned levees.
7:03:52 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IA) amendment No. 20.
7:07:56 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Young (IA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:14 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 21 printed in House Report 114-790 to direct the Secretary to submit a report within one year of enactment on implementation of corrosion prevention activities under section 1033 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2350).
7:08:17 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 21.
7:14:25 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:55 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 22 printed in House Report 114-790 to amend section 4009(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1316) to direct the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive assessment and management plan to restore aquatic ecosystems within the coastal waters of the Northeastern United States from the State of Virginia to the State of Maine, including associated bays, estuaries, and critical riverine areas.
7:15:03 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 22.
7:18:09 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:18:29 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Frankel (FL), numbered 23 printed in House Report 114-790 to provide local communities the option to seek foreign sand sources for shore protection projects.
7:18:31 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel (FL) amendment No. 23.
7:21:21 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Frankel (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:21:39 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Mr. Green, Al, numbered 24 printed in House Report 114-790 to allow the Secretary to give priority to flood control projects where (1) such project is already authorized and an executed partnership agreement exists; and (2) the project is in an area where loss of life has occurred due to a flooding event.
7:21:40 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Al Green amendment No. 24.
7:25:44 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Green, Al amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:25:59 P.M. H.R. 5303 An amendment, offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler, numbered 25 printed in House Report 114-790 to expand availability of funds for Watercraft Inspection Stations in northwest states; carifies that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can fund existing watercraft inspection stations.
7:26:01 P.M. H.R. 5303 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 892, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 25.
7:29:16 P.M. H.R. 5303 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:39 P.M. H.R. 5303 Mr. Shuster moved that the Committee rise.
7:29:49 P.M. H.R. 5303 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:57 P.M. H.R. 5303 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5303 as unfinished business.
7:31:09 P.M. Social Security Advisory Board – Pursuant to section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Ms. Kim Hildred, Alexandria, VA, for a term of six years, effective October 9, 2016.
7:31:41 P.M. Board of Trustees,John C. Stennis Center For Public Service Training and Development – Pursuant to section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service and Development Act, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. Gregg Harper, Pearl, MS for a term of six years.
7:32:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11:40:06 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 27.
11:40:14 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 897.
11:41:08 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:41:14 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:41:15 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 26, 2016

12:00:03 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:07 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:21 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.
12:01:03 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:01 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.
2:00:06 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:44 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 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.
2:02:19 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:07 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:10:21 P.M. H.R. 1877 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1877 — “To amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs.”
2:10:37 P.M. H.R. 1877 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:41 P.M. H.R. 1877 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1877.
2:17:48 P.M. H.R. 1877 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:17:51 P.M. H.R. 1877 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:18:00 P.M. H.R. 3537 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3537 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues are to be regulated, and for other purposes.”
2:18:10 P.M. H.R. 3537 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:18:12 P.M. H.R. 3537 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3537.
2:31:19 P.M. H.R. 3537 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:32:24 P.M. H.R. 5883 Mr. Rouzer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5883 — “To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or selling of livestock in commerce through online, video, or other electronic methods, and for other purposes.”
2:32:41 P.M. H.R. 5883 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:32:43 P.M. H.R. 5883 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5883.
2:36:49 P.M. H.R. 5883 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:36:52 P.M. H.R. 5883 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:00 P.M. H.R. 845 Mr. Rouzer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 845 — “To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish in the Federal Register a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance, and for other purposes.”
2:37:09 P.M. H.R. 845 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:37:11 P.M. H.R. 845 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 845.
2:48:17 P.M. H.R. 845 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:48:19 P.M. H.R. 845 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:49:24 P.M. H.R. 5943 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5943 — “To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to clarify certain allowable uses of funds for public transportation security assistance grants and establish periods of performance for such grants, and for other purposes.”
2:49:39 P.M. H.R. 5943 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:49:41 P.M. H.R. 5943 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5943.
2:57:53 P.M. H.R. 5943 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:56 P.M. H.R. 5943 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:58:03 P.M. H.R. 5460 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5460 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a review process to review applications for certain grants to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards, and for other purposes.”
2:58:18 P.M. H.R. 5460 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:58:24 P.M. H.R. 5460 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5460.
3:05:03 P.M. H.R. 5460 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:05:04 P.M. H.R. 5460 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:05:13 P.M. H.R. 5459 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5459 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance preparedness and response capabilities for cyber attacks, bolster the dissemination of homeland security information related to cyber threats, and for other purposes.”
3:05:27 P.M. H.R. 5459 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:05:29 P.M. H.R. 5459 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5459.
3:13:32 P.M. H.R. 5459 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:13:34 P.M. H.R. 5459 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:14:00 P.M. H.R. 5346 Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5346 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Health Affairs responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism, and for other purposes.”
3:14:00 P.M. H.R. 5346 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:14:02 P.M. H.R. 5346 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5346.
3:24:46 P.M. H.R. 5346 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:50 P.M. H.R. 5346 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:36 P.M. H.R. 3779 Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3779 — “To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
3:28:55 P.M. H.R. 3779 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:28:56 P.M. H.R. 3779 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3779.
3:42:04 P.M. H.R. 3779 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:07 P.M. H.R. 3779 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:43:06 P.M. S. 2754 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2754 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fannin Street in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the “Tom Stagg Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
3:43:31 P.M. S. 2754 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:34 P.M. S. 2754 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2754.
3:46:34 P.M. S. 2754 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:46:37 P.M. S. 2754 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:46:39 P.M. S. 2754 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:47:00 P.M. H.R. 5873 Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5873 — “To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the “R.E. Thomason Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.”
3:47:01 P.M. H.R. 5873 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:47:03 P.M. H.R. 5873 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5873.
3:55:14 P.M. H.R. 5873 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:55:17 P.M. H.R. 5873 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:42 P.M. H.R. 5162 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5162 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers certain medical records of veterans who receive health care from such providers.”
3:55:57 P.M. H.R. 5162 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:58 P.M. H.R. 5162 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5162.
4:04:54 P.M. H.R. 5162 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:57 P.M. H.R. 5162 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:57 P.M. H.R. 5392 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5392 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line.”
4:05:23 P.M. H.R. 5392 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:05:25 P.M. H.R. 5392 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5392.
4:28:49 P.M. H.R. 5392 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.
4:28:52 P.M. H.R. 3216 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3216 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the emergency hospital care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain veterans.”
4:29:28 P.M. H.R. 3216 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:29:30 P.M. H.R. 3216 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3216.
4:36:49 P.M. H.R. 3216 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:36:50 P.M. H.R. 3216 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:37:14 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:32:13 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 26.
6:32:15 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:22 P.M. H.R. 3537 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3537 — “To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues are to be regulated, and for other purposes.”
6:52:50 P.M. H.R. 3537 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 – 101 (Roll no. 557).
6:52:51 P.M. H.R. 3537 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:55 P.M. H.R. 3537 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:53:05 P.M. H.R. 5392 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5392 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the Veterans Crisis Line.”
7:02:09 P.M. H.R. 5392 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 – 0 (Roll no. 558).
7:02:10 P.M. H.R. 5392 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:33 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:03:14 P.M. H.R. 5978 Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5978 — “To amend title 14, United States Code, to clarify the functions of the Chief Acquisition Officer of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.”
7:03:20 P.M. H.R. 5978 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:03:22 P.M. H.R. 5978 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5978.
7:23:51 P.M. H.R. 5978 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:23:54 P.M. H.R. 5978 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:25:00 P.M. H.R. 5509 Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5509 — “To name the Department of Veterans Affairs temporary lodging facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the “Dr. Otis Bowen Veteran House”.”
7:25:01 P.M. H.R. 5509 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:25:02 P.M. H.R. 5509 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5509.
7:34:58 P.M. H.R. 5509 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:35:02 P.M. H.R. 5509 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:35:19 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:44:30 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. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 892 and H. Res. 893.
8:20:00 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House continued with further Special Order speeches.
8:29:15 P.M. Mr. Woodall moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:29:23 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:24 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 27, 2016.
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Schedule for Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 22, 2016.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 11:00am.   Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed …
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 21, 2016

10:00:21 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:46 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:04 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.
11:01:15 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 21.
12:00:31 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Clarence A. Williams, Greater Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg, FL.
12:02:20 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hardy to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:40 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.
12:41:11 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 September 21, 2016 at 9:10 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5252, H.R. 2515, H.R. 5937, and passed S. 3076.
12:42:11 P.M. H. Res. 876 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 876 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
12:43:56 P.M. H. Res. 876 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 876.
1:22:15 P.M. H. Res. 876 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 876, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:23:04 P.M. H. Res. 875 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 875 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3438) to amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of certain equity grants; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
1:24:01 P.M. H. Res. 875 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 875.
2:14:08 P.M. H. Res. 875 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 171 (Roll no. 524).
2:21:19 P.M. H. Res. 875 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 181 (Roll no. 525).
2:21:21 P.M. H. Res. 875 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:37 P.M. UNFINSIHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 876, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:22:09 P.M. H. Res. 876 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 876 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
2:27:33 P.M. H. Res. 876 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 181 (Roll no. 526).
2:33:39 P.M. H. Res. 876 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 174 (Roll no. 527).
2:33:41 P.M. H. Res. 876 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:59 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.
2:34:28 P.M. H.R. 3957 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3957 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty.”
2:40:11 P.M. H.R. 3957 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 20 (Roll no. 528).
2:40:12 P.M. H.R. 3957 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:40:31 P.M. H.R. 5659 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5659 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).”
2:46:23 P.M. H.R. 5659 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 – 0 (Roll no. 529).
2:46:24 P.M. H.R. 5659 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:36 P.M. H.R. 5713 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5713 — “To provide for the extension of certain long-term care hospital Medicare payment rules, clarify the application of rules on the calculation of hospital length of stay to certain moratorium-excepted long-term care hospitals, and for other purposes.”
2:53:20 P.M. H.R. 5713 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 530).
2:53:21 P.M. H.R. 5713 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:40 P.M. H.R. 5613 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5613 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016.”
2:59:30 P.M. H.R. 5613 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 531).
2:59:31 P.M. H.R. 5613 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:17 P.M. H.R. 1475 Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:00:31 P.M. H.R. 1475 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:00:32 P.M. H.R. 1475 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:13 P.M. H.R. 2494 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:01:28 P.M. H.R. 2494 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:01:29 P.M. H.R. 2494 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:46 P.M. H. Res. 220 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:02:17 P.M. H. Res. 220 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 220 — “Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”
3:02:27 P.M. H. Res. 220 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike all after the resolved clause and replace with an entire new text.
3:02:35 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:02:52 P.M. H. Res. 220 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike the preamble and insert an entire new text.
3:03:06 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:03:17 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:03:22 P.M. H. Res. 220 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:23 P.M. H.R. 5995 Mr. Meadows asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
3:03:47 P.M. H.R. 5995 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5995 — “To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.”
3:03:53 P.M. H.R. 5995 On passage Passed without objection.
3:03:57 P.M. H.R. 5995 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:58 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 876. H.R. 5461 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
3:04:03 P.M. H.R. 5461 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5461 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report.
3:05:06 P.M. H.R. 5461 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 876 and Rule XVIII.
3:05:07 P.M. H.R. 5461 The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:05:48 P.M. H.R. 5461 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5461.
4:12:26 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poliquin, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-778 to add Committee on Foreign Affairs to the reporting requirements in the Bill.
4:12:30 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poliquin amendment No. 1.
4:14:12 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Poliquin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:32 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IN), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-778 to add three additional provisions to the bill’s required report on Iranian leadership financial assets.
4:14:34 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IN) amendment No. 2.
4:19:13 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:33 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lance, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-778 to add head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to list of Iranian leaders.
4:19:36 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lance amendment No. 3.
4:23:38 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Lance amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:52 P.M. H.R. 5461 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5461.
4:24:34 P.M. H.R. 5461 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:24:46 P.M. H.R. 5461 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:25:26 P.M. H.R. 5461 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5461, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:26:07 P.M. Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 879.
4:27:08 P.M. H.R. 3438 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 875. H.R. 3438 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review.”
4:27:13 P.M. H.R. 3438 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3438 and H.R. 5719. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3438 and H.R. 5719. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 22, 2016 or September 23, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
4:27:39 P.M. H.R. 3438 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 875 and Rule XVIII.
4:27:41 P.M. H.R. 3438 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:27:57 P.M. H.R. 3438 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3438.
5:01:40 P.M. H.R. 3438 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-777 to exempt from the requirements of the legislation any rule that would reduce the cost of healthcare for people over the age of 65.
5:01:41 P.M. H.R. 3438 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 875, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 1.
5:07:50 P.M. H.R. 3438 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:08:05 P.M. H.R. 3438 An amendment, offered by Ms. DelBene, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-777 to exempt from the bill’s requirements rules relating to improving the affordability of higher education.
5:08:07 P.M. H.R. 3438 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 875, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 2.
5:15:11 P.M. H.R. 3438 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Marino demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:15:48 P.M. H.R. 3438 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:42:48 P.M. H.R. 3438 On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 532).
5:46:54 P.M. H.R. 3438 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 533).
5:47:24 P.M. H.R. 3438 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3438.
5:47:38 P.M. H.R. 3438 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:48:42 P.M. H.R. 3438 Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5:49:24 P.M. H.R. 3438 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) 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 an exception for rules to decrease the vulnerability of the public to a terrorist attack.
5:58:37 P.M. H.R. 3438 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:05:17 P.M. H.R. 3438 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 534).
6:11:55 P.M. H.R. 3438 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 180 (Roll no. 535).
6:11:57 P.M. H.R. 3438 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:12:14 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5461 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
6:18:41 P.M. H.R. 5461 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 282 – 143 (Roll no. 536).
6:18:43 P.M. H.R. 5461 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:27 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:19:35 P.M. H.R. 5859 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5859 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program, and for other purposes.”
6:26:42 P.M. H.R. 5859 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 30 (Roll no. 537).
6:26:43 P.M. H.R. 5859 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:27:42 P.M. H.R. 6007 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6007 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.”
6:33:21 P.M. H.R. 6007 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 538).
6:33:22 P.M. H.R. 6007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:43 P.M. H.R. 5977 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5977 — “To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.”
6:39:41 P.M. H.R. 5977 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 – 1 (Roll no. 539).
6:39:42 P.M. H.R. 5977 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:40:29 P.M. H.R. 6014 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6014 — “To direct the Federal Aviation Administration to allow certain construction or alteration of structures by State departments of transportation without requiring an aeronautical study, and for other purposes.”
6:46:00 P.M. H.R. 6014 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 540).
6:46:01 P.M. H.R. 6014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:46:04 P.M. H.R. 6014 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:46:25 P.M. H.R. 5147 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5147 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that male and female restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities.”
6:52:25 P.M. H.R. 5147 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 – 34 (Roll no. 541).
6:52:26 P.M. H.R. 5147 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:28 P.M. H.R. 5147 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:52:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:53:25 P.M. H.R. 2315 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2315 — “To limit the authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States.”
6:53:38 P.M. H.R. 2315 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:53:42 P.M. H.R. 2315 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2315.
7:25:59 P.M. H.R. 2315 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:03 P.M. H.R. 2315 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:26:14 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 122 — “Supporting efforts to stop the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the United States and internationally.”
7:26:31 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:26:33 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 122.
7:40:51 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:41:01 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:41:10 P.M. H.R. 4712 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4712 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for an option under the Secure Mail Initiative under which a person to whom a document is sent under that initiative may require that the United States Postal Service obtain a signature from that person in order to deliver the document, and for other purposes.”
7:41:29 P.M. H.R. 4712 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:41:31 P.M. H.R. 4712 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4712.
7:54:07 P.M. H.R. 4712 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:54:10 P.M. H.R. 4712 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:55:01 P.M. H.R. 5064 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5064 — “To amend the Small Business Act to allow small business development centers to assist and advise small business concerns on relevant cyber security matters, and for other purposes.”
7:55:06 P.M. H.R. 5064 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:55:10 P.M. H.R. 5064 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5064.
8:15:51 P.M. H.R. 5064 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:15:53 P.M. H.R. 5064 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:16:14 P.M. H.R. 5708 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
8:16:24 P.M. H.R. 5708 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5708 — “To oppose loans at international financial institutions for the Government of Nicaragua unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking effective steps to hold free, fair, and transparent elections, and for other purposes.”
8:17:16 P.M. H.R. 5708 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert an entire new text.
8:17:19 P.M. H.R. 5708 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:17:31 P.M. H.R. 5708 On passage Passed without objection.
8:17:37 P.M. H.R. 5708 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:17:41 P.M. H.R. 5708 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:18:01 P.M. H.R. 5094 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5094 — “To contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, to assist Ukraine’s democratic transition, and for other purposes.”
8:18:11 P.M. H.R. 5094 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:18:16 P.M. H.R. 5094 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5094.
8:29:31 P.M. H.R. 5094 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:33 P.M. H.R. 5094 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:29:36 P.M. H.R. 3924 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3924 — “To establish in the United States Agency for International Development an entity to be known as the United States Global Development Lab, and for other purposes.”
8:29:50 P.M. H.R. 3924 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:29:52 P.M. H.R. 3924 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3924.
8:40:20 P.M. H.R. 3924 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:40:22 P.M. H.R. 3924 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:40:50 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:24:27 P.M. Ms. Sewell (AL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:24:41 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:42 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 20, 2016

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:35 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:55 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.
12:13:02 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
2:00:11 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:17 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:39 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:14:21 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 20, 2016 at 9:29 a.m.: that the Senate passed H.R. 5985 and H.R. 5936 without amendment, and H.R. 1475 with an amendment. Appointment: John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission.
2:15:04 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:33 P.M. H.R. 670 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 670 — “To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicaid rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries to trusts established by those beneficiaries, and for other purposes.”
2:15:46 P.M. H.R. 670 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:48 P.M. H.R. 670 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
2:23:18 P.M. H.R. 670 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:23:52 P.M. H.R. 5963 Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5963 — “To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes.”
2:24:20 P.M. H.R. 5963 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:24:22 P.M. H.R. 5963 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5963.
2:42:01 P.M. H.R. 5963 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:42:37 P.M. H.R. 5785 Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5785 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.”
2:43:28 P.M. H.R. 5785 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:43:29 P.M. H.R. 5785 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5785.
2:48:12 P.M. H.R. 5785 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:48:59 P.M. H.R. 5690 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5690 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
2:49:10 P.M. H.R. 5690 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:49:11 P.M. H.R. 5690 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5690.
2:53:18 P.M. H.R. 5690 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:53:30 P.M. H.R. 4419 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4419 — “To update the financial disclosure requirements for judges of the District of Columbia courts.”
2:54:12 P.M. H.R. 4419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:54:14 P.M. H.R. 4419 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4419.
3:00:55 P.M. H.R. 4419 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.
3:01:06 P.M. H.R. 5037 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5037 — “To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.”
3:01:23 P.M. H.R. 5037 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:40 P.M. H.R. 5037 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5037.
3:06:54 P.M. H.R. 5037 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.
3:07:23 P.M. H.R. 5625 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5625 — “To provide for reimbursement for the use of modern travel services by Federal employees traveling on official Government business, and for other purposes.”
3:07:35 P.M. H.R. 5625 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:07:47 P.M. H.R. 5625 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
3:16:17 P.M. H.R. 5625 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.
3:16:28 P.M. S. 1550 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1550 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish entities tasked with improving program and project management in certain Federal agencies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:06 P.M. S. 1550 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:09 P.M. S. 1550 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1550.
3:26:16 P.M. S. 1550 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.
3:26:50 P.M. H.R. 5687 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5687 — “To eliminate or modify certain mandates of the Government Accountability Office.”
3:27:01 P.M. H.R. 5687 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:03 P.M. H.R. 5687 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5687.
3:30:35 P.M. H.R. 5687 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:37 P.M. H.R. 5687 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:30:38 P.M. H.R. 5612 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5612 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2886 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Marine Lance Corporal Squire ‘Skip’ Wells Post Office Building”.”
3:31:07 P.M. H.R. 5612 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:08 P.M. H.R. 5612 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5612.
3:42:16 P.M. H.R. 5612 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:18 P.M. H.R. 5612 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:37 P.M. H.R. 4887 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4887 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as the “Richard Allen Cable Post Office”.”
3:42:49 P.M. H.R. 4887 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:50 P.M. H.R. 4887 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4887.
3:47:32 P.M. H.R. 4887 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:34 P.M. H.R. 4887 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:51 P.M. H.R. 5150 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5150 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3031 Veterans Road West in Staten Island, New York, as the “Leonard Montalto Post Office Building”.”
3:48:03 P.M. H.R. 5150 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:48:04 P.M. H.R. 5150 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5150.
3:53:14 P.M. H.R. 5150 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:16 P.M. H.R. 5150 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:34 P.M. H.R. 5309 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5309 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 McElroy Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, as the “Army First Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile Post Office Building”.”
3:53:44 P.M. H.R. 5309 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:45 P.M. H.R. 5309 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
4:00:53 P.M. H.R. 5309 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:55 P.M. H.R. 5309 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:01:14 P.M. H.R. 5591 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5591 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the “Zapata Veterans Post Office”.”
4:01:24 P.M. H.R. 5591 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:26 P.M. H.R. 5591 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5591.
4:07:51 P.M. H.R. 5591 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:55 P.M. H.R. 5591 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:06 P.M. H.R. 5676 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5676 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the “Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building”.”
4:08:09 P.M. H.R. 5676 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:11 P.M. H.R. 5676 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5676.
4:13:19 P.M. H.R. 5676 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:20 P.M. H.R. 5676 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:13:24 P.M. H.R. 5889 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5889 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the “Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office Building”.”
4:13:47 P.M. H.R. 5889 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:50 P.M. H.R. 5889 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
4:20:40 P.M. H.R. 5889 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:20:42 P.M. H.R. 5889 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:44 P.M. H.R. 5356 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5356 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14231 TX-150 in Coldspring, Texas, as the “E. Marie Youngblood Post Office”.”
4:20:49 P.M. H.R. 5356 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:51 P.M. H.R. 5356 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5356.
4:27:48 P.M. H.R. 5356 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:51 P.M. H.R. 5356 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:28:00 P.M. H.R. 5798 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5798 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the “Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building”.”
4:28:13 P.M. H.R. 5798 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:28:14 P.M. H.R. 5798 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5798.
4:36:30 P.M. H.R. 5798 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.
4:37:10 P.M. H.R. 3957 Mr. Buchanan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3957 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty.”
4:37:36 P.M. H.R. 3957 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:38 P.M. H.R. 3957 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3957.
4:44:20 P.M. H.R. 3957 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.
4:44:26 P.M. H.R. 5659 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5659 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).”
4:44:47 P.M. H.R. 5659 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:49 P.M. H.R. 5659 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5659.
4:50:01 P.M. H.R. 5659 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. 5613 Ms. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5613 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016.”
4:50:41 P.M. H.R. 5613 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5613 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5613.
4:59:53 P.M. H.R. 5613 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.
5:00:23 P.M. H.R. 5320 Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5320 — “To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.”
5:00:45 P.M. H.R. 5320 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:47 P.M. H.R. 5320 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5320.
5:09:15 P.M. H.R. 5320 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.
5:10:28 P.M. H.R. 5946 Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5946 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games.”
5:10:50 P.M. H.R. 5946 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:52 P.M. H.R. 5946 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5946.
5:23:58 P.M. H.R. 5946 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.
5:24:57 P.M. H.R. 5713 Mr. Tiberi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5713 — “To provide for the extension of certain long-term care hospital Medicare payment rules, clarify the application of rules on the calculation of hospital length of stay to certain moratorium-excepted long-term care hospitals, and for other purposes.”
5:25:10 P.M. H.R. 5713 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:12 P.M. H.R. 5713 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5713.
5:34:12 P.M. H.R. 5713 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.
5:35:02 P.M. H.R. 2285 Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2285 — “To improve enforcement against trafficking in cultural property and prevent stolen or illicit cultural property from financing terrorist and criminal networks, and for other purposes.”
5:35:36 P.M. H.R. 2285 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:35:37 P.M. H.R. 2285 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2285.
5:46:18 P.M. H.R. 2285 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.
5:46:49 P.M. H.R. 5523 Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5523 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from carrying out seizures relating to a structuring transaction unless the property to be seized derived from an illegal source or the funds were structured for the purpose of concealing the violation of another criminal law or regulation, to require notice and a post-seizure hearing for such seizures, and for other purposes.”
5:47:17 P.M. H.R. 5523 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:47:38 P.M. H.R. 5523 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5523.
6:07:03 P.M. H.R. 5523 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:07:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:32:35 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
6:32:39 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.
6:33:17 P.M. H.R. 670 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 670 — “To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicaid rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries to trusts established by those beneficiaries, and for other purposes.”
6:54:13 P.M. H.R. 670 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 22 (Roll no. 521).
6:54:14 P.M. H.R. 670 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:26 P.M. H.R. 5785 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5785 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.”
7:00:32 P.M. H.R. 5785 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 4 (Roll no. 522).
7:00:33 P.M. H.R. 5785 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:46 P.M. H.R. 5690 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5690 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
7:11:38 P.M. H.R. 5690 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 523).
7:11:39 P.M. H.R. 5690 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:00 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 875 and H. Res. 876.
7:13:24 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:13:31 P.M. H.R. 6007 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6007 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.”
7:13:51 P.M. H.R. 6007 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:52 P.M. H.R. 6007 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
7:19:52 P.M. H.R. 6007 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.
7:20:08 P.M. H.R. 5977 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5977 — “To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.”
7:20:31 P.M. H.R. 5977 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:32 P.M. H.R. 5977 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5977.
7:24:17 P.M. H.R. 5977 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.
7:24:37 P.M. H.R. 5944 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5944 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes.”
7:25:23 P.M. H.R. 5944 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:25:24 P.M. H.R. 5944 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5944.
7:30:14 P.M. H.R. 5944 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:16 P.M. H.R. 5944 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:45 P.M. H.R. 5957 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5957 — “To include disabled veteran leave in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration.”
7:30:56 P.M. H.R. 5957 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:57 P.M. H.R. 5957 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5957.
7:37:09 P.M. H.R. 5957 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:11 P.M. H.R. 5957 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:37:42 P.M. H.R. 6014 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6014 — “To direct the Federal Aviation Administration to allow certain construction or alteration of structures by State departments of transportation without requiring an aeronautical study, and for other purposes.”
7:37:52 P.M. H.R. 6014 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:37:53 P.M. H.R. 6014 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6014.
7:43:13 P.M. H.R. 6014 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.
7:43:36 P.M. H.R. 5147 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5147 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that male and female restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities.”
7:44:06 P.M. H.R. 5147 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:44:08 P.M. H.R. 5147 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5147.
7:48:59 P.M. H.R. 5147 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.
7:49:31 P.M. H.R. 3937 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3937 — “To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the “Judge Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse”.”
7:49:41 P.M. H.R. 3937 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:49:42 P.M. H.R. 3937 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
8:00:46 P.M. H.R. 3937 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:00:48 P.M. H.R. 3937 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:00:50 P.M. H.R. 3937 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:01:10 P.M. H.R. 5859 Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5859 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program, and for other purposes.”
8:02:02 P.M. H.R. 5859 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:02:08 P.M. H.R. 5859 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5859.
8:44:45 P.M. H.R. 5859 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.
8:45:33 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:47:00 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:47:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:03 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 21, 2016.
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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, September 22, 2016.   Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 11:00am.   Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed …
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 21, 2016

10:00:21 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:46 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:04 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.
11:01:15 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:27 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 21.
12:00:31 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Clarence A. Williams, Greater Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg, FL.
12:02:20 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:25 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Hardy to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:40 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.
12:41:11 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 September 21, 2016 at 9:10 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 5252, H.R. 2515, H.R. 5937, and passed S. 3076.
12:42:11 P.M. H. Res. 876 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 876 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
12:43:56 P.M. H. Res. 876 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 876.
1:22:15 P.M. H. Res. 876 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 876, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:23:04 P.M. H. Res. 875 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 875 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3438) to amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of certain equity grants; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
1:24:01 P.M. H. Res. 875 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 875.
2:14:08 P.M. H. Res. 875 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 171 (Roll no. 524).
2:21:19 P.M. H. Res. 875 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 181 (Roll no. 525).
2:21:21 P.M. H. Res. 875 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:37 P.M. UNFINSIHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 876, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:22:09 P.M. H. Res. 876 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 876 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
2:27:33 P.M. H. Res. 876 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 – 181 (Roll no. 526).
2:33:39 P.M. H. Res. 876 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 174 (Roll no. 527).
2:33:41 P.M. H. Res. 876 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:59 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.
2:34:28 P.M. H.R. 3957 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3957 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty.”
2:40:11 P.M. H.R. 3957 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 20 (Roll no. 528).
2:40:12 P.M. H.R. 3957 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:40:31 P.M. H.R. 5659 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5659 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).”
2:46:23 P.M. H.R. 5659 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 – 0 (Roll no. 529).
2:46:24 P.M. H.R. 5659 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:36 P.M. H.R. 5713 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5713 — “To provide for the extension of certain long-term care hospital Medicare payment rules, clarify the application of rules on the calculation of hospital length of stay to certain moratorium-excepted long-term care hospitals, and for other purposes.”
2:53:20 P.M. H.R. 5713 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 3 (Roll no. 530).
2:53:21 P.M. H.R. 5713 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:40 P.M. H.R. 5613 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5613 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016.”
2:59:30 P.M. H.R. 5613 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0 (Roll no. 531).
2:59:31 P.M. H.R. 5613 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:00:17 P.M. H.R. 1475 Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:00:31 P.M. H.R. 1475 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:00:32 P.M. H.R. 1475 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:13 P.M. H.R. 2494 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:01:28 P.M. H.R. 2494 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:01:29 P.M. H.R. 2494 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:46 P.M. H. Res. 220 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
3:02:17 P.M. H. Res. 220 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 220 — “Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.”
3:02:27 P.M. H. Res. 220 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike all after the resolved clause and replace with an entire new text.
3:02:35 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:02:52 P.M. H. Res. 220 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike the preamble and insert an entire new text.
3:03:06 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
3:03:17 P.M. H. Res. 220 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:03:22 P.M. H. Res. 220 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:23 P.M. H.R. 5995 Mr. Meadows asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
3:03:47 P.M. H.R. 5995 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5995 — “To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code.”
3:03:53 P.M. H.R. 5995 On passage Passed without objection.
3:03:57 P.M. H.R. 5995 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:03:58 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 876. H.R. 5461 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
3:04:03 P.M. H.R. 5461 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5461 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report.
3:05:06 P.M. H.R. 5461 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 876 and Rule XVIII.
3:05:07 P.M. H.R. 5461 The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3:05:48 P.M. H.R. 5461 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5461.
4:12:26 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Poliquin, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-778 to add Committee on Foreign Affairs to the reporting requirements in the Bill.
4:12:30 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poliquin amendment No. 1.
4:14:12 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Poliquin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:32 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IN), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-778 to add three additional provisions to the bill’s required report on Iranian leadership financial assets.
4:14:34 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IN) amendment No. 2.
4:19:13 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:33 P.M. H.R. 5461 An amendment, offered by Mr. Lance, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-778 to add head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to list of Iranian leaders.
4:19:36 P.M. H.R. 5461 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 876, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lance amendment No. 3.
4:23:38 P.M. H.R. 5461 On agreeing to the Lance amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:52 P.M. H.R. 5461 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5461.
4:24:34 P.M. H.R. 5461 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:24:46 P.M. H.R. 5461 The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:25:26 P.M. H.R. 5461 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5461, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until a time to be announced.
4:26:07 P.M. Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 879.
4:27:08 P.M. H.R. 3438 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 875. H.R. 3438 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review.”
4:27:13 P.M. H.R. 3438 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3438 and H.R. 5719. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3438 and H.R. 5719. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 22, 2016 or September 23, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
4:27:39 P.M. H.R. 3438 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 875 and Rule XVIII.
4:27:41 P.M. H.R. 3438 The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:27:57 P.M. H.R. 3438 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3438.
5:01:40 P.M. H.R. 3438 An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-777 to exempt from the requirements of the legislation any rule that would reduce the cost of healthcare for people over the age of 65.
5:01:41 P.M. H.R. 3438 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 875, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 1.
5:07:50 P.M. H.R. 3438 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:08:05 P.M. H.R. 3438 An amendment, offered by Ms. DelBene, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-777 to exempt from the bill’s requirements rules relating to improving the affordability of higher education.
5:08:07 P.M. H.R. 3438 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 875, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 2.
5:15:11 P.M. H.R. 3438 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DelBene amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Marino demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:15:48 P.M. H.R. 3438 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:42:48 P.M. H.R. 3438 On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 532).
5:46:54 P.M. H.R. 3438 On agreeing to the DelBene amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 533).
5:47:24 P.M. H.R. 3438 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3438.
5:47:38 P.M. H.R. 3438 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:48:42 P.M. H.R. 3438 Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5:49:24 P.M. H.R. 3438 Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) 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 an exception for rules to decrease the vulnerability of the public to a terrorist attack.
5:58:37 P.M. H.R. 3438 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:05:17 P.M. H.R. 3438 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 534).
6:11:55 P.M. H.R. 3438 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 180 (Roll no. 535).
6:11:57 P.M. H.R. 3438 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:12:14 P.M. H.R. 5461 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5461 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
6:18:41 P.M. H.R. 5461 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 282 – 143 (Roll no. 536).
6:18:43 P.M. H.R. 5461 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19:27 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:19:35 P.M. H.R. 5859 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5859 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program, and for other purposes.”
6:26:42 P.M. H.R. 5859 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 30 (Roll no. 537).
6:26:43 P.M. H.R. 5859 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:27:42 P.M. H.R. 6007 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6007 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.”
6:33:21 P.M. H.R. 6007 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 538).
6:33:22 P.M. H.R. 6007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:33:43 P.M. H.R. 5977 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5977 — “To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.”
6:39:41 P.M. H.R. 5977 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 – 1 (Roll no. 539).
6:39:42 P.M. H.R. 5977 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:40:29 P.M. H.R. 6014 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6014 — “To direct the Federal Aviation Administration to allow certain construction or alteration of structures by State departments of transportation without requiring an aeronautical study, and for other purposes.”
6:46:00 P.M. H.R. 6014 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 540).
6:46:01 P.M. H.R. 6014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:46:04 P.M. H.R. 6014 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:46:25 P.M. H.R. 5147 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5147 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that male and female restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities.”
6:52:25 P.M. H.R. 5147 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 – 34 (Roll no. 541).
6:52:26 P.M. H.R. 5147 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:28 P.M. H.R. 5147 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:52:48 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:53:25 P.M. H.R. 2315 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2315 — “To limit the authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States.”
6:53:38 P.M. H.R. 2315 Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:53:42 P.M. H.R. 2315 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2315.
7:25:59 P.M. H.R. 2315 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:03 P.M. H.R. 2315 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:26:14 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 122 — “Supporting efforts to stop the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the United States and internationally.”
7:26:31 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:26:33 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 122.
7:40:51 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:41:01 P.M. H. Con. Res. 122 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:41:10 P.M. H.R. 4712 Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4712 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for an option under the Secure Mail Initiative under which a person to whom a document is sent under that initiative may require that the United States Postal Service obtain a signature from that person in order to deliver the document, and for other purposes.”
7:41:29 P.M. H.R. 4712 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:41:31 P.M. H.R. 4712 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4712.
7:54:07 P.M. H.R. 4712 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:54:10 P.M. H.R. 4712 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:55:01 P.M. H.R. 5064 Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5064 — “To amend the Small Business Act to allow small business development centers to assist and advise small business concerns on relevant cyber security matters, and for other purposes.”
7:55:06 P.M. H.R. 5064 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:55:10 P.M. H.R. 5064 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5064.
8:15:51 P.M. H.R. 5064 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:15:53 P.M. H.R. 5064 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:16:14 P.M. H.R. 5708 Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
8:16:24 P.M. H.R. 5708 Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5708 — “To oppose loans at international financial institutions for the Government of Nicaragua unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking effective steps to hold free, fair, and transparent elections, and for other purposes.”
8:17:16 P.M. H.R. 5708 An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert an entire new text.
8:17:19 P.M. H.R. 5708 On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:17:31 P.M. H.R. 5708 On passage Passed without objection.
8:17:37 P.M. H.R. 5708 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:17:41 P.M. H.R. 5708 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:18:01 P.M. H.R. 5094 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5094 — “To contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression in Ukraine, to assist Ukraine’s democratic transition, and for other purposes.”
8:18:11 P.M. H.R. 5094 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:18:16 P.M. H.R. 5094 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5094.
8:29:31 P.M. H.R. 5094 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:33 P.M. H.R. 5094 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:29:36 P.M. H.R. 3924 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3924 — “To establish in the United States Agency for International Development an entity to be known as the United States Global Development Lab, and for other purposes.”
8:29:50 P.M. H.R. 3924 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:29:52 P.M. H.R. 3924 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3924.
8:40:20 P.M. H.R. 3924 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:40:22 P.M. H.R. 3924 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:40:50 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:24:27 P.M. Ms. Sewell (AL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:24:41 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:42 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 20, 2016

12:00:17 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:35 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:55 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.
12:13:02 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:05 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
2:00:11 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:17 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:39 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:14:21 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 20, 2016 at 9:29 a.m.: that the Senate passed H.R. 5985 and H.R. 5936 without amendment, and H.R. 1475 with an amendment. Appointment: John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission.
2:15:04 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:15:33 P.M. H.R. 670 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 670 — “To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicaid rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries to trusts established by those beneficiaries, and for other purposes.”
2:15:46 P.M. H.R. 670 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:48 P.M. H.R. 670 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
2:23:18 P.M. H.R. 670 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:23:52 P.M. H.R. 5963 Mr. Curbelo (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5963 — “To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes.”
2:24:20 P.M. H.R. 5963 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:24:22 P.M. H.R. 5963 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5963.
2:42:01 P.M. H.R. 5963 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:42:37 P.M. H.R. 5785 Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5785 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.”
2:43:28 P.M. H.R. 5785 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:43:29 P.M. H.R. 5785 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5785.
2:48:12 P.M. H.R. 5785 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:48:59 P.M. H.R. 5690 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5690 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
2:49:10 P.M. H.R. 5690 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:49:11 P.M. H.R. 5690 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5690.
2:53:18 P.M. H.R. 5690 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:53:30 P.M. H.R. 4419 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4419 — “To update the financial disclosure requirements for judges of the District of Columbia courts.”
2:54:12 P.M. H.R. 4419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:54:14 P.M. H.R. 4419 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4419.
3:00:55 P.M. H.R. 4419 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.
3:01:06 P.M. H.R. 5037 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5037 — “To authorize the establishment of a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service.”
3:01:23 P.M. H.R. 5037 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:40 P.M. H.R. 5037 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5037.
3:06:54 P.M. H.R. 5037 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.
3:07:23 P.M. H.R. 5625 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5625 — “To provide for reimbursement for the use of modern travel services by Federal employees traveling on official Government business, and for other purposes.”
3:07:35 P.M. H.R. 5625 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:07:47 P.M. H.R. 5625 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5625.
3:16:17 P.M. H.R. 5625 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.
3:16:28 P.M. S. 1550 Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1550 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to establish entities tasked with improving program and project management in certain Federal agencies, and for other purposes.”
3:17:06 P.M. S. 1550 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:17:09 P.M. S. 1550 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1550.
3:26:16 P.M. S. 1550 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.
3:26:50 P.M. H.R. 5687 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5687 — “To eliminate or modify certain mandates of the Government Accountability Office.”
3:27:01 P.M. H.R. 5687 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:27:03 P.M. H.R. 5687 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5687.
3:30:35 P.M. H.R. 5687 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:30:37 P.M. H.R. 5687 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:30:38 P.M. H.R. 5612 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5612 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2886 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Marine Lance Corporal Squire ‘Skip’ Wells Post Office Building”.”
3:31:07 P.M. H.R. 5612 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:08 P.M. H.R. 5612 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5612.
3:42:16 P.M. H.R. 5612 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:42:18 P.M. H.R. 5612 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:42:37 P.M. H.R. 4887 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4887 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as the “Richard Allen Cable Post Office”.”
3:42:49 P.M. H.R. 4887 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:50 P.M. H.R. 4887 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4887.
3:47:32 P.M. H.R. 4887 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:47:34 P.M. H.R. 4887 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:51 P.M. H.R. 5150 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5150 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3031 Veterans Road West in Staten Island, New York, as the “Leonard Montalto Post Office Building”.”
3:48:03 P.M. H.R. 5150 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:48:04 P.M. H.R. 5150 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5150.
3:53:14 P.M. H.R. 5150 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:53:16 P.M. H.R. 5150 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:53:34 P.M. H.R. 5309 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5309 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 McElroy Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, as the “Army First Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile Post Office Building”.”
3:53:44 P.M. H.R. 5309 Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:45 P.M. H.R. 5309 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
4:00:53 P.M. H.R. 5309 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:55 P.M. H.R. 5309 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:01:14 P.M. H.R. 5591 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5591 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 810 N US Highway 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the “Zapata Veterans Post Office”.”
4:01:24 P.M. H.R. 5591 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:26 P.M. H.R. 5591 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5591.
4:07:51 P.M. H.R. 5591 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:07:55 P.M. H.R. 5591 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:08:06 P.M. H.R. 5676 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5676 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, Illinois, as the “Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Office Building”.”
4:08:09 P.M. H.R. 5676 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:08:11 P.M. H.R. 5676 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5676.
4:13:19 P.M. H.R. 5676 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:20 P.M. H.R. 5676 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:13:24 P.M. H.R. 5889 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5889 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the “Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military Heroes Post Office Building”.”
4:13:47 P.M. H.R. 5889 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:50 P.M. H.R. 5889 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
4:20:40 P.M. H.R. 5889 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:20:42 P.M. H.R. 5889 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:44 P.M. H.R. 5356 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5356 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14231 TX-150 in Coldspring, Texas, as the “E. Marie Youngblood Post Office”.”
4:20:49 P.M. H.R. 5356 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:51 P.M. H.R. 5356 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5356.
4:27:48 P.M. H.R. 5356 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:51 P.M. H.R. 5356 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:28:00 P.M. H.R. 5798 Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5798 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the “Abner J. Mikva Post Office Building”.”
4:28:13 P.M. H.R. 5798 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:28:14 P.M. H.R. 5798 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5798.
4:36:30 P.M. H.R. 5798 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.
4:37:10 P.M. H.R. 3957 Mr. Buchanan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3957 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty.”
4:37:36 P.M. H.R. 3957 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:37:38 P.M. H.R. 3957 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3957.
4:44:20 P.M. H.R. 3957 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.
4:44:26 P.M. H.R. 5659 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5659 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).”
4:44:47 P.M. H.R. 5659 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:44:49 P.M. H.R. 5659 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5659.
4:50:01 P.M. H.R. 5659 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. 5613 Ms. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5613 — “To provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016.”
4:50:41 P.M. H.R. 5613 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:43 P.M. H.R. 5613 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5613.
4:59:53 P.M. H.R. 5613 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.
5:00:23 P.M. H.R. 5320 Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5320 — “To restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.”
5:00:45 P.M. H.R. 5320 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:47 P.M. H.R. 5320 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5320.
5:09:15 P.M. H.R. 5320 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.
5:10:28 P.M. H.R. 5946 Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5946 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any prizes or awards won in competition in the Olympic Games or the Paralympic Games.”
5:10:50 P.M. H.R. 5946 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:10:52 P.M. H.R. 5946 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5946.
5:23:58 P.M. H.R. 5946 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.
5:24:57 P.M. H.R. 5713 Mr. Tiberi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5713 — “To provide for the extension of certain long-term care hospital Medicare payment rules, clarify the application of rules on the calculation of hospital length of stay to certain moratorium-excepted long-term care hospitals, and for other purposes.”
5:25:10 P.M. H.R. 5713 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:12 P.M. H.R. 5713 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5713.
5:34:12 P.M. H.R. 5713 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.
5:35:02 P.M. H.R. 2285 Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2285 — “To improve enforcement against trafficking in cultural property and prevent stolen or illicit cultural property from financing terrorist and criminal networks, and for other purposes.”
5:35:36 P.M. H.R. 2285 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:35:37 P.M. H.R. 2285 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2285.
5:46:18 P.M. H.R. 2285 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.
5:46:49 P.M. H.R. 5523 Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5523 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from carrying out seizures relating to a structuring transaction unless the property to be seized derived from an illegal source or the funds were structured for the purpose of concealing the violation of another criminal law or regulation, to require notice and a post-seizure hearing for such seizures, and for other purposes.”
5:47:17 P.M. H.R. 5523 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:47:38 P.M. H.R. 5523 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5523.
6:07:03 P.M. H.R. 5523 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
6:07:30 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:32:35 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 20.
6:32:39 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.
6:33:17 P.M. H.R. 670 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 670 — “To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicaid rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries to trusts established by those beneficiaries, and for other purposes.”
6:54:13 P.M. H.R. 670 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 – 22 (Roll no. 521).
6:54:14 P.M. H.R. 670 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:26 P.M. H.R. 5785 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5785 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.”
7:00:32 P.M. H.R. 5785 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 4 (Roll no. 522).
7:00:33 P.M. H.R. 5785 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:46 P.M. H.R. 5690 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5690 — “To ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.”
7:11:38 P.M. H.R. 5690 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 523).
7:11:39 P.M. H.R. 5690 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:00 P.M. Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 875 and H. Res. 876.
7:13:24 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:13:31 P.M. H.R. 6007 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6007 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes.”
7:13:51 P.M. H.R. 6007 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:52 P.M. H.R. 6007 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6007.
7:19:52 P.M. H.R. 6007 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.
7:20:08 P.M. H.R. 5977 Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5977 — “To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.”
7:20:31 P.M. H.R. 5977 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:32 P.M. H.R. 5977 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5977.
7:24:17 P.M. H.R. 5977 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.
7:24:37 P.M. H.R. 5944 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5944 — “To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to certain grant assurances, and for other purposes.”
7:25:23 P.M. H.R. 5944 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:25:24 P.M. H.R. 5944 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5944.
7:30:14 P.M. H.R. 5944 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:16 P.M. H.R. 5944 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:45 P.M. H.R. 5957 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5957 — “To include disabled veteran leave in the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration.”
7:30:56 P.M. H.R. 5957 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:57 P.M. H.R. 5957 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5957.
7:37:09 P.M. H.R. 5957 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:37:11 P.M. H.R. 5957 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:37:42 P.M. H.R. 6014 Mr. Zeldin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6014 — “To direct the Federal Aviation Administration to allow certain construction or alteration of structures by State departments of transportation without requiring an aeronautical study, and for other purposes.”
7:37:52 P.M. H.R. 6014 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:37:53 P.M. H.R. 6014 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6014.
7:43:13 P.M. H.R. 6014 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.
7:43:36 P.M. H.R. 5147 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5147 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to require that male and female restrooms in public buildings be equipped with baby changing facilities.”
7:44:06 P.M. H.R. 5147 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:44:08 P.M. H.R. 5147 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5147.
7:48:59 P.M. H.R. 5147 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.
7:49:31 P.M. H.R. 3937 Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3937 — “To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the “Judge Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse”.”
7:49:41 P.M. H.R. 3937 Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:49:42 P.M. H.R. 3937 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3937.
8:00:46 P.M. H.R. 3937 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:00:48 P.M. H.R. 3937 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:00:50 P.M. H.R. 3937 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:01:10 P.M. H.R. 5859 Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5859 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program, and for other purposes.”
8:02:02 P.M. H.R. 5859 Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:02:08 P.M. H.R. 5859 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5859.
8:44:45 P.M. H.R. 5859 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.
8:45:33 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:47:00 P.M. Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:47:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:47:03 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 21, 2016.