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Sep 7, ’16 10:00 AM

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

Wrap Up for Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Sep 6, ’16 7:15 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations; not invoked: 52-46. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD Appropriations; not invoked: 55-43. Legislative Business Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3231, Federal…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of September 06, 2016

Last Floor Action:
8:16:28 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 841. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2016.

2:00:30 P.M.		House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:40 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:01:00 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:16 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Whitfield wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 6:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016.
2:03:43 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:16:21 P.M.		The House received a communication from Phil Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Kiko notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents, issued by the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he has determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:16:52 P.M.		The House received a communication from Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Haas notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for documents, issued by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she has determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
2:17:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:01:43 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 6.
4:01:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:02:07 P.M.	H.R. 4511	Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4511 — “To amend the Veterans’ Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war.”
4:02:40 P.M.	H.R. 4511	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:42 P.M.	H.R. 4511	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4511.
4:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 4511	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:19:10 P.M.	H.R. 4511	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5578	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5578 — “To establish certain rights for sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes.”
4:20:18 P.M.	H.R. 5578	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:20:21 P.M.	H.R. 5578	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5578.
4:34:53 P.M.	H.R. 5578	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.
4:35:38 P.M.	H.R. 2830	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2830 — “To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code.”
4:35:49 P.M.	H.R. 2830	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:52 P.M.	H.R. 2830	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2830.
4:41:06 P.M.	H.R. 2830	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:41:08 P.M.	H.R. 2830	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 2831	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2831 — “To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions classified to chapters 44, 45, 46, and 47 of title 50, United States Code.”
4:41:53 P.M.	H.R. 2831	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:55 P.M.	H.R. 2831	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2831.
4:46:23 P.M.	H.R. 2831	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:46:25 P.M.	H.R. 2831	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:46:44 P.M.	H.R. 2832	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2832 — “To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 52, United States Code.”
4:46:55 P.M.	H.R. 2832	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:57 P.M.	H.R. 2832	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2832.
4:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 2832	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:11 P.M.	H.R. 2832	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:54:01 P.M.	H.R. 3881	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3881 — “To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal provisions relating only to the Allegheny National Forest.”
4:54:06 P.M.	H.R. 3881	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 3881	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3881.
4:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 3881	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.
5:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 4510	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4510 — “To insure adequate use and access to the existing Bolts Ditch headgate and ditch segment within the Holy Cross Wilderness in Eagle County, Colorado, and for other purposes.”
5:01:20 P.M.	H.R. 4510	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:22 P.M.	H.R. 4510	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4510.
5:05:21 P.M.	H.R. 4510	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:23 P.M.	H.R. 4510	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:06:02 P.M.	H.R. 3480	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3480 — “To expand the boundary of Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.”
5:06:09 P.M.	H.R. 3480	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:06:10 P.M.	H.R. 3480	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3480.
5:11:08 P.M.	H.R. 3480	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:20 P.M.	H.R. 3480	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:07 P.M.	H.R. 4202	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4202 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in the State of New York.”
5:12:09 P.M.	H.R. 4202	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:12:10 P.M.	H.R. 4202	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4202.
5:17:51 P.M.	H.R. 4202	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:53 P.M.	H.R. 4202	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:18:15 P.M.	H.R. 4245	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4245 — “To exempt importation and exportation of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from licensing requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.”
5:18:27 P.M.	H.R. 4245	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:29 P.M.	H.R. 4245	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4245.
5:25:07 P.M.	H.R. 4245	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:09 P.M.	H.R. 4245	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:12 P.M.	H.R. 4245	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:25:37 P.M.	H.R. 4789	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4789 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a structure for visitor services on the Arlington Ridge tract, in the area of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and for other purposes.”
5:25:58 P.M.	H.R. 4789	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:01 P.M.	H.R. 4789	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4789.
5:29:53 P.M.	H.R. 4789	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 4789	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:11 P.M.	H.R. 5577	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5577 — “To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct offshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales, and for other purposes.”
5:30:28 P.M.	H.R. 5577	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:30 P.M.	H.R. 5577	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5577.
5:36:06 P.M.	H.R. 5577	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:09 P.M.	H.R. 5577	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:34 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 6.
6:30:09 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Kentucky, Mr. Whitfield, the whole number of the House is 432.
6:30:27 P.M.	H. Res. 841	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 841 — “Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii.”
6:30:57 P.M.	H. Res. 841	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:31:08 P.M.	H. Res. 841	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:31:27 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.
6:31:47 P.M.	H.R. 5578	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5578 — “To establish certain rights for sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes.”
6:51:53 P.M.	H.R. 5578	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 479).
6:51:54 P.M.	H.R. 5578	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:52:00 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the Honorable Mark Takai, Representative from the State of Hawaii.
6:55:59 P.M.	H.R. 3881	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3881 — “To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal provisions relating only to the Allegheny National Forest.”
7:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 3881	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 3 (Roll no. 480).
7:04:05 P.M.	H.R. 3881	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:48 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 843 and H. Res. 844.
7:07:02 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:07:30 P.M.	H.R. 3839	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3839 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”
7:07:49 P.M.	H.R. 3839	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:07:53 P.M.	H.R. 3839	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3839.
7:15:25 P.M.	H.R. 3839	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:15:33 P.M.	H.R. 3839	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:51 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:29 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:16:11 P.M.		Mr. Garamendi moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:16:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:16:28 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to H. Res. 841. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2016.

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capitolphonelines When the Senate adjourns on Friday, September 2, it will stand adjourned until 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 6.

On Tuesday, following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations.

At 5:30pm, the pending cloture motions will ripen on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations and the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD Appropriations, and the Senate will vote on the motions to invoke cloture.

Tuesday, September 6 at 5:30pm – up to 2 roll call votes

Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R.2577, MilCon-VA Appropriations; then, if cloture is not invoked
Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293, DOD Appropriations

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 25, 2016

Last Floor Action:
12:37:55 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 50. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016.

12:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:30:15 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:30:36 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Michael Tyrrell, Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC
12:31:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 8(a) of H. Res. 820, the Journal stands approved.
12:31:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:32:11 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 50 — “Providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
12:33:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:33:30 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:07 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on July 22, 2016, at 5:56 p.m., said to contain a veto message from the President whereby he returns without his signature H.R. 1777, the “Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016.”
12:34:08 P.M.	H.R. 1777	The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
12:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 1777	The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 1777 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (114-155).
12:34:56 P.M.		Further consideration of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 1777, is postponed until the legislative day of September 23, 2016
12:37:19 P.M.		Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico – Pursuant to section 409(b) of the Puerto Rico Overisght, Management, and Economic Stability Act, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico: Mr. Duffy and Mr. MacArthur.
12:37:36 P.M.		Congressional Task Force on Economic Grwoth in Puerto Rico – Pursuant to section 409(d) of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. Hatch of Utah, as its Chair.
12:37:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 50. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016.

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the Senate Pro-Forma CONGRESS until September 6 the House

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Schedule for Pro Forma Sessions and Tuesday, September 6, 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, July 15 at 11:30am

Tuesday, July 19 at 1:00pm

Friday, July 22 at 1:00pm

Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00am

Friday, July 29 at 10:00am

Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00am …

Wrap UP for Jul 14, ’16 9:07 PM

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on compound motion to go to conference on S.2943, NDA

A; invoked: 90-7. Shaheen motion to instruct the conferees (re: Afghan visas); agreed to: 84-12. Sullivan motion to instruct the conferees (re: military operations); agreed to: 85-12. Motion to invoke cloture upon reconsideration on the motion to proceed to…

12:30:03 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:30:15 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mac Thornberry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:30:36 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Michael Tyrrell, Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC
12:31:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 8(a) of H. Res. 820, the Journal stands approved.
12:31:52 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:32:11 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 50 — “Providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives.”
12:33:25 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:33:30 P.M.	S. Con. Res. 50	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:07 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on July 22, 2016, at 5:56 p.m., said to contain a veto message from the President whereby he returns without his signature H.R. 1777, the “Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016.”
12:34:08 P.M.	H.R. 1777	The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
12:34:36 P.M.	H.R. 1777	The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 1777 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (114-155).
12:34:56 P.M.		Further consideration of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 1777, is postponed until the legislative day of September 23, 2016
12:37:19 P.M.		Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico – Pursuant to section 409(b) of the Puerto Rico Overisght, Management, and Economic Stability Act, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico: Mr. Duffy and Mr. MacArthur.
12:37:36 P.M.		Congressional Task Force on Economic Grwoth in Puerto Rico – Pursuant to section 409(d) of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Speaker appointed Mr. Hatch of Utah, as its Chair.
12:37:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 50. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 21, 2016

9:00:30 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:40 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:06 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Vincent De Rosa, St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, DC
9:02:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 8(a) of H. Res. 820, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:45 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:38 A.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from Hawaii, Mr. Takai, the whole number of the House is 433.
9:04:05 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 8(b) of H. Res. 820. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on July 25, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 18, 2016

2:30:13 P.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

2:30:19 P.M.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:30:59 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Arnold E. Resnicoff, Retired Chaplain, United States Navy, Washington, DC.

2:32:21 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to section 8(a) of H. Res. 820, the Journal was approved.

2:32:27 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:32:28 P.M.

The House received a communication from Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader. Pursuant to section 409(b) of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), Ms. Pelosi notified the House that she had appointed the following Members to the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico: Ms. Velazquez of New York, and Mr. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico.

2:33:02 P.M.

2:34:12 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 July 15, 2016 at 1:07 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 50, and H. Con. Res. 142, and passed H.R. 2607, H.R. 3700, H.R. 3931, H.R. 3953, H.R. 4010, H.R. 4425, H.R. 4747, H.R. 4761, H.R. 4777, H.R. 4877, H.R. 4925, H.R. 4975, H.R. 4987, H.R. 5028, and H.R. 5722.

2:35:15 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 July 15, 2016 at 2:20 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 3282, S. 2854, S. 2614, S. 3283, S. 3028, S. 818, S. 817, S. 1443, S. Con. Res. 41, and S. Con. Res. 46.

2:36:18 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she herewith designates Mr. Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk and Mr. Robert Borden, Legal Counsel, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of her temporary absence or disability, which shall remain in effect for the 114th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.

2:37:26 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 8(b) of H. Res. 820. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 21, 2016.

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the Senate CONGRESS July 11 – 14th the House

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The Senate stands adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.534 until 9:30am on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Following the prayer and pledge, Senator McConnell will be recognized to make a compound motion to go to conference on S.2943, National Defense Authorization Act. After cloture is filed on the compound motion, the time until …
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July 13,2016

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the conference report to accompany S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act; invoked: 90-2. Motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R.636, the FAA bill; agreed to: 89-4. Confirmation of Carla D. Hayden, of Maryland, to be Librarian of Congress; confirmed: 74-18. Adoption…

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July 12, 2016

Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the compound motion to go to conference on S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act; invoked: 84-3. Legislative Business Agreed by voice vote to the compound motion to go to conference on S.2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. Passed H.R.4875: United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016. …

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No Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Agreed to S.Con.Res.44: recognizing the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers. Adopted S.Res.525: designating August 16, 2016, as “National Airborne Day”. Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.1270, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015. No Executive…

House Floor Activities July 14,2016
.6:32:38 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on July 18, 2016.

9:00:35 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:04 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Doggett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:15 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.
9:17:00 A.M.		NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A RESOLUTION – Mr. Fleming of Louisiana notified the House of his intention to offer a privileged resolution.
9:28:00 A.M.	S. 764	ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764 be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
9:28:36 A.M.	S. 764	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Hes. 822, Mr. Conaway moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
9:28:37 A.M.	S. 764	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764.
10:05:31 A.M.	S. 764	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:05:48 A.M.	S. 764	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion pursuant to a previous order until later in the legislative day.
10:06:31 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2893, S. 3207, and S. 1555.
10:14:58 A.M.	H.R. 5631	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 819. H.R. 5631 — “To hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.”
10:15:03 A.M.	H.R. 5631	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 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.
10:15:16 A.M.	H.R. 5631	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5631.
11:29:43 A.M.	H.R. 5631	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:30:27 A.M.	H.R. 5631	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5631, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
11:31:13 A.M.	H.R. 4992	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 819. H.R. 4992 — “To codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
11:31:18 A.M.	H.R. 4992	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 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.
11:31:45 A.M.	H.R. 4992	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4992.
12:31:28 P.M.	H.R. 4992	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:31:50 P.M.	H.R. 4992	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 4992, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
12:32:09 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764, passage of H.R. 5631, H.R. 5538, and H.R. 4992, which were debated earlir and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:57:14 P.M.	S. 764	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 306 – 117 (Roll no. 466).
12:57:16 P.M.	S. 764	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 5631	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5631 — “To hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.”
1:04:36 P.M.	H.R. 5631	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 – 179 (Roll no. 467).
1:04:38 P.M.	H.R. 5631	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:05:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
1:05:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
1:11:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 246 (Roll no. 468).
1:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 172 – 254 (Roll no. 469).
1:18:15 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 233 (Roll no. 470).
1:20:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 233 (Roll no. 471).
1:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Pocan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 236 (Roll no. 472).
1:28:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 239 (Roll no. 473).
1:31:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Tsongas amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 241 (Roll no. 474).
1:36:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Norcross amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 232 (Roll no. 475).
1:41:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 213 – 214 (Roll no. 476).
1:42:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5538.
1:43:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:43:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
1:50:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 196 (Roll no. 477).
1:50:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:50:58 P.M.	H.R. 4992	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4992 — “To codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
1:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 4992	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 – 181 (Roll no. 478).
1:57:41 P.M.	H.R. 4992	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:00 P.M.	S. 2893	Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:58:00 P.M.	S. 2893	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2893 — “To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes.”
1:58:16 P.M.	S. 2893	On passage Passed without objection.
1:58:17 P.M.	S. 2893	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:18 P.M.	S. 3207	Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
1:58:18 P.M.	S. 3207	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3207 — “To authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats.”
1:58:47 P.M.	S. 3207	On passage Passed without objection.
1:58:49 P.M.	S. 3207	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:58:50 P.M.		Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 14, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 Agreed to without objection.
2:00:00 P.M.	S. 3055	Mr. Wenstrup asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:00:02 P.M.	S. 3055	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 3055 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a dental insurance plan to veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans.”
2:00:20 P.M.	S. 3055	On passage Passed without objection.
2:00:21 P.M.	S. 3055	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:34 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
2:36:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT – The Chair announced a correction to Roll Call number 472, the yeas were 191 and the nays were 236.
2:37:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
3:21:11 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate disagreed to the House amendment, agreed to the request for conference, and appointed conferees, with instructions to S. 2943; the Senate agreed to S. Res. 534
4:02:35 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

July 13, 2016

House floor Activities

10:00:20 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:34 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:52 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.
11:02:52 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
12:00:23 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Malcolm J. Byrd, Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Hempstead, New York.
12:02:13 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:17 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Langevin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:56 P.M.		INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN – The Chair recognized Miss Rice of New York for the purpose of introducing today’s guest Chaplain.
12:05:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:38:46 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 July 13, 2016 at 9:13 a.m.: That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 4875.
12:40:13 P.M.	H. Res. 822	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 822 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
12:41:29 P.M.	H. Res. 822	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 822.
1:43:40 P.M.	H. Res. 822	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 822, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:44:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
1:44:36 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:08:42 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 249 (Roll no. 433).
2:12:33 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 240 (Roll no. 434).
2:17:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lowenthal amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 246 (Roll no. 435).
2:21:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the McNerney amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 248 (Roll no. 436).
2:24:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 202 – 225 (Roll no. 437).
2:28:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 171 – 258 (Roll no. 438).
2:28:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Calvert moved that the Committee now rise.
2:28:39 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:28:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5538 as unfinished business.
2:29:23 P.M.	H. Res. 822	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 822 — “Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.”
2:35:59 P.M.	H. Res. 822	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 183 (Roll no. 439).
2:37:02 P.M.	H. Res. 826	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 826 — “Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.”
2:37:28 P.M.	H. Res. 826	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:37:39 P.M.	H. Res. 826	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:00 P.M.		ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE – Mr. Philip George Kiko of the State of Ohio, chosen as Chief Administrative Officer, presented himself in the well of the House and the Speaker proceeded to administer the Oath of Office.
2:44:36 P.M.	H. Res. 822	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 185 (Roll no. 440).
2:44:38 P.M.	H. Res. 822	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:45:10 P.M.	S. 304	ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mrs. Blackburn asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on S. 304 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
2:45:34 P.M.	S. 304	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 822. S. 304 — “To improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information.”
2:45:39 P.M.	S. 304	Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764.
2:46:52 P.M.	S. 304	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 304.
4:06:12 P.M.	S. 304	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:06:40 P.M.	S. 304	Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4:06:54 P.M.	S. 304	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill prohibiting the provisions of section 3 from applying to the extent that such provisions would reduce access to health care services to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the Zika virus. The reservation was subsequently withdrawn.
4:14:08 P.M.	S. 304	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Shultz demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until a time to be announced.
4:16:10 P.M.	H.R. 5119	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 819. H.R. 5119 — “To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran.”
4:16:15 P.M.	H.R. 5119	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 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.
4:16:37 P.M.	H.R. 5119	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5119.
4:37:02 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate concurred in the House amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R. 636.
4:37:43 P.M.	H.R. 5119	DEBATE – The House continued debate on H.R. 5119.
5:06:43 P.M.	H.R. 5119	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:32:28 P.M.	H.R. 5119	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 176 (Roll no. 441).
5:32:30 P.M.	H.R. 5119	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:37 P.M.	S. 304	Considered as unfinished business. S. 304 — “To improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information.”
5:42:39 P.M.	S. 304	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 – 244 (Roll no. 442).
5:48:56 P.M.	S. 304	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 182 (Roll no. 443).
5:48:58 P.M.	S. 304	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:49:14 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3055 and H.R. 5588.
5:49:52 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
5:50:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:50:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:54:38 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Boustany amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 195 (Roll no. 444).
5:57:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 189 (Roll no. 445).
6:00:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 197 (Roll no. 446).
6:03:43 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Graham amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 243 (Roll no. 447).
6:06:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 238 (Roll no. 448).
6:09:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 190 (Roll no. 449).
6:12:38 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 199 (Roll no. 450).
6:15:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 231 (Roll no. 451).
6:18:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 201 (Roll no. 452).
6:19:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.
6:19:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:19:29 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5538 as unfinished business.
6:19:49 P.M.	H. Res. 823	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:19:52 P.M.	H. Res. 823	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 823 — “Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives.”
6:20:40 P.M.	H. Res. 823	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:20:41 P.M.	H. Res. 823	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:20:42 P.M.	H. Res. 827	Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:21:00 P.M.	H. Res. 827	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 827 — “Condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack.”
6:21:11 P.M.	H. Res. 827	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:21:32 P.M.	H. Res. 827	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:34 P.M.	H.R. 5722	Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:22:15 P.M.	H.R. 5722	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5722 — “To establish the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission.”
6:23:06 P.M.	H.R. 5722	On passage Passed without objection.
6:23:11 P.M.	H.R. 5722	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:23:51 P.M.		Mr. Chaffetz moved that when the House adjourns on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
6:23:54 P.M.		On motion to fix the next convening time Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
6:25:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
6:25:56 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 76 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Enforcement Division.
6:26:36 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 76.
6:34:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 76, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Palmer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:35:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, numbered 77 printed in House Report 114-683 to remove federal protections for the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse under the Endangered Species Act
6:36:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis amendment No. 77.
6:44:04 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:44:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 78 printed in House Report 114-683 to remove federal protections for the Mexican Wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and would prevent the expansion of the species habitat outside of its historic range.
6:44:43 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 78.
6:53:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 78, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, numbered 79 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to develop, administer, purchase, acquire, or operate an unmanned aircraft system owned by the Department of Interior or the Environmental Protection Agency to perform surveying, mapping, or collecting remote sensing data.
6:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry (PA) amendment No. 79.
7:04:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry(PA) amendment No. 79, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry(PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:04:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, numbered 80 printed in House Report 114-683 to reduce Appropriations made in this Act for the Environmental Protection Agency by 17 percent.
7:05:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry (PA) amendment No. 80.
7:11:53 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Perry(PA) amendment No. 80, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Perry(PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:11:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
7:12:44 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany S. 524.
7:12:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
7:13:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, numbered 81 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to give formal notification under, or prepare, propose, implement, administer, or enforce any rule or recommendation pursuant to, section 115 of the Clean Air Act.
7:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry (PA) amendment No. 81.
7:25:42 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pompeo, numbered 82 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from being used to finalize, implement, administer or enforce EPA’s proposed rule on Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Rink Management Program Under the Clean Air Act
7:26:30 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pompeo amendment No. 82.
7:29:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Pompeo amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Calvert, comprised of the following amendments offered En Bloc# 1: Amendment Nos. 83, 86, 107, 118, 127 and 129 printed in House Report 114-683.
7:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Calvert amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:34 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ratcliffe, numbered 84 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from being used to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled `Clean Energy Incentive Program Design Details.
7:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ratcliffe amendment No. 84.
7:36:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ratcliffe amendment No. 84, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:36:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 85 printed in House Report 114-683 to block the use of funds to carry out the third sentence of section 107(f )(1) (CERCLA).
7:37:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 85.
7:42:27 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 85, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:43:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westerman, numbered 87 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent funds from being used to enforce a federal court decision that stopped implementation of the 2014 EA and take permit plan for double-crested cormorants.
7:43:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 87.
7:48:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Westerman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 88 printed in House Report 114-683 to restrict federal agencies from using funds to pay legal fees under any lawsuit settlement regarding a case that arises under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
7:49:29 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 88.
7:58:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 88, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:58:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 89 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds to be used to finalize, implement, or enforce new regulations on offshore Arctic energy exploration and development.
7:59:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 89.
8:03:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:03:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 90 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds to be used to implement a final plan to designate areas of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as wilderness.
8:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 90.
8:11:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 90, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:14:34 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 91 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds to be used to implement a final rule by the Fish and Wildlife Service and a proposed rule from the National Park Service.
8:14:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 91.
8:23:44 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:24:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 92 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds to be used to remove 3 Arctic Sales from the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Program.
8:25:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 92.
8:29:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 92, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:30:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 93 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from this Act to be used by the Department of Interior to change existing placer mining plans of operations in regard to re-vegetation.
8:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 93.
8:36:53 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:37:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Calvert, comprised of the following amendments offered En Bloc No. 2: amendments Nos. 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 117, 121, 124, 125, and 126 printed in House Report 114-683.
8:37:12 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendments en bloc #2.
8:44:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Calvert amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:45:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, numbered 94 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from being used to designate a National Marine Monument in the EEZ via presidential proclamation.
8:45:33 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 94.
8:54:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 94, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:55:12 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 95 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent funds from being used to block science-based protections for imperiled wildlife that has or may need Endangered Species Act protections.
8:55:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 95.
9:06:57 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 95, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:07:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 96 printed in House Report 114-683 to require that no funds made available by this Act be used in contravention of Executive Order 13653 or Executive Order 13693.
9:07:25 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 96.
9:12:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 96, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:12:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 97 printed in House Report 114-683 to require that no funds made available by this Act be used authorize, permit, or conduct geological or geophysical activities in support of oil, gas, or methane hydrate exploration and development in the Atlantic.
9:12:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 97.
9:20:04 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 97, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:20:43 P.M.	H.R. 5538	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
9:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 223 (Roll no. 453).
9:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 203 (Roll no. 454).
9:48:11 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 262 (Roll no. 455).
9:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 239 (Roll no. 456).
9:54:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Ratcliffe amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 197 (Roll no. 457).
9:58:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 257 (Roll no. 458).
10:01:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 202 (Roll no. 459).
10:04:34 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 191 (Roll no. 460).
10:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 185 (Roll no. 461).
10:11:27 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 – 202 (Roll no. 462).
10:14:40 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 235 (Roll no. 463).
10:19:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 234 (Roll no. 464).
10:22:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 236 (Roll no. 465).
10:24:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 98 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be used to implement or enforce section 120, 425, 426, or 427.
10:24:52 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 98.
10:33:42 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 98, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:34:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 99 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds to be used to process any application for a permit to drill or a permit to modify that would authorize use of hydraulic fracturing or acid well stimulation treatment in the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf.
10:34:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 99.
10:41:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment No. 99, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:42:05 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 100 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent funds in the bill from being used to abolish law enforcement offices at the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.
10:42:08 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 100.
10:47:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 100, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:48:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Higgins, numbered 101 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds by a State in contravention of the Great Lakes Compact, an interstate compact ratified by Congress detailing how the States will work together to manage and protect the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin.
10:48:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins amendment No. 101.
10:51:11 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Higgins amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, numbered 102 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent funds from being used in contravention to a 2009 Interior Department Secretarial Order on climate change.
10:51:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 102.
10:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 102, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:59:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pocan, numbered 103 printed in House Report 114-683 to protect the Administration’s climate change and environmental sustainability executive order to ensure that no funds be used to weaken the executive order within this Act.
10:59:03 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan amendment No. 103.
11:04:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pocan amendment No. 103, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pocan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:04:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 104 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to pursue any additional legal ways to transfer Federal lands to private owners in contravention of existing law.
11:05:03 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 104.
11:09:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 104, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:10:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Speier, numbered 105 printed in House Report 114-683 to Prohibits any funds from being made available to implement the proposed rule for dog management in the Golden Gate National Recreational Area.
11:10:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 105.
11:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Speier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:13:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Tsongas, numbered 106 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent a provision of the bill that would block BLM resource management plans from going into effect if failing to implement the plans would limit BLM’s ability to meet its multiple use obligations, including providing opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
11:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 106.
11:18:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tsongas amendment No. 106, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tsongas demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:19:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Chaffetz, numbered 111 printed in House Report 114-683 to increase BIA funding for dirt school bus routes by $1.5 million. The cost is offset by decreasing EPA’s Environment Programs & Management fund by $1.75 million.
11:19:17 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Chaffetz amendment No. 111.
11:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Chaffetz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:25:37 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 113 printed in House Report 114-683 to increase funding for the National Estuary Program by $468,000.
11:25:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 113.
11:26:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:27:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Norcross, numbered 114 printed in House Report 114-683 to add $15,282,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund.
11:27:24 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 114.
11:33:57 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 114, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:34:15 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 116 printed in House Report 114-683 to increase and then decrease the amount provided for Wildland Fire Management by $2 million in order to apply additional funds to the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program.
11:34:17 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 116.
11:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:38:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 119 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds for the Fish and Wildlife Service to continue to prohibit tubing, waterskiing and wake boarding in an area on Lake Havasu.
11:38:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 119.
11:47:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:48:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Weber (TX), No. 120 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds by EPA in contravention of the Clean Air Act provision requiring EPA to evaluate the impact of its actions with respect to jobs in America.
11:48:12 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Weber amendment No. 120.
11:52:18 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Weber (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, No. 122 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from being used to issue grazing permits or leases in contravention of BLM regulations.
11:53:34 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 122.
11:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 122, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:57:38 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, No. 123 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the government from entering into a contract with an entity that discloses, as it is required to by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that it has been convicted of fraud or another criminal offense in the last three years in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public contract or subcontract; prohibit the government from contracting with entities that have been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes for which the liability remains unsatisfied.
11:57:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 123.
11:57:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:59:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, No. 130 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent funds from being used for Surgical Sterilization of Wild Horses.
11:59:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 130.
12:06:05 A.M.	H.R. 5538	By unanimous consent, the Polis amendment was withdrawn.
12:06:30 A.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Calvert moved that the Committee rise.
12:06:45 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:06:53 A.M.	H.R. 5538	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5538 as unfinished business.
12:08:05 A.M.		Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:08:14 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:08:15 A.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 14, 2016.

House Floor Activities

July 12, 2016

10:00:06 A.M.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

10:00:14 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:23 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.
11:02:59 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 12.
12:00:09 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:36 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Forbes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:53 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.
12:22:07 P.M.		Mr. Grayson moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:44:37 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 0 – 377, 1 Present (Roll no. 404).
12:45:24 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 July 12, 2016 at 11:11 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 44.
12:47:30 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:58:50 P.M.	H. Res. 820	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 820 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from July 15, 2016, through September 5, 2016; and for other purposes.”
1:04:43 P.M.	H. Res. 820	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 820.
1:13:24 P.M.		MOTION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION – The Chair recognized Mr. Grayson who moved to postpone the further consideration of H. Res. 820 until Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Pursuant to clause 6(b) of Rule XIII, the Chair ruled that the motion was dilatory and not in order.
1:13:45 P.M.		RULING BY THE CHAIR – Mr. Grayson appealed the ruling of the Chair and the Chair announced that the appeal could not be entertained. As reflected by the ruling of Speaker Crisp of September 20, 1893, appeals of dilatory motions pending consideration of a report from the Committee on Rules on a special order of business are also dilatory within the meaning of the rule.
1:14:22 P.M.		Mr. Grayson moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:43:58 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 0 – 362, 1 Present (Roll no. 405).
1:44:33 P.M.	H. Res. 820	DEBATE – The House proceeded with further debate on H. Res. 820.
1:52:14 P.M.	H. Res. 820	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 820, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
1:53:47 P.M.	H. Res. 819	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 819 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.”
1:54:55 P.M.	H. Res. 819	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 819.
2:23:54 P.M.	H. Res. 819	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 819, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:24:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:25:19 P.M.	H.R. 5658	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5658 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.”
2:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 5658	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:32 P.M.	H.R. 5658	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.
2:35:06 P.M.	H.R. 5658	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.
2:36:04 P.M.	H.R. 5421	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5421 — “To amend the Securities Act of 1933 to apply the exemption from State regulation of securities offerings to securities listed on a national security exchange that has listing standards that have been approved by the Commission.”
2:36:06 P.M.	H.R. 5421	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:36:07 P.M.	H.R. 5421	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5421.
2:47:47 P.M.	H.R. 5421	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:47:48 P.M.	H.R. 5421	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:47:56 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous questions to H. Res. 820 and H. Res. 819, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:48:42 P.M.	H. Res. 820	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 820 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from July 15, 2016, through September 5, 2016; and for other purposes.”
3:12:06 P.M.	H. Res. 820	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 174 (Roll no. 406).
3:24:35 P.M.	H. Res. 820	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 179 (Roll no. 407).
3:24:37 P.M.	H. Res. 820	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:39 P.M.	H. Res. 819	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 819 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.”
3:30:58 P.M.	H. Res. 819	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 – 174 (Roll no. 408).
3:36:41 P.M.	H. Res. 819	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 – 172 (Roll no. 409).
3:36:43 P.M.	H. Res. 819	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:36:55 P.M.	H.R. 5658	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5658 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.”
3:42:52 P.M.	H.R. 5658	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 8 (Roll no. 410).
3:42:53 P.M.	H.R. 5658	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:43:07 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4768 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.”
3:43:18 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3:48:50 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 194 – 223 (Roll no. 411).
3:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On agreeing to the Meeks amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 243 (Roll no. 412).
3:56:59 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 243 (Roll no. 413).
4:01:03 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 235 (Roll no. 414).
4:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4768.
4:01:55 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
4:03:03 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Mr. Keating moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of 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 titled “Excepted Rules Regarding the Prevention of Firearms Transfers to Criminals and Suspected Terrorists”.
4:12:30 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:18:43 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 – 236 (Roll no. 415).
4:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 171 (Roll no. 416).
4:31:22 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:32:13 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 142	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:32:29 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 142	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 142 — “Supporting the bid of Los Angeles, California to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic Games back to the United States and pledging the cooperation of Congress with respect to that bid.”
4:32:45 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 142	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:32:48 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 142	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:32:49 P.M.	H. Res. 374	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:33:25 P.M.	H. Res. 374	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 374 — “Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Singaporean independence and reaffirming Singapore’s close partnership with the United States.”
4:33:34 P.M.	H. Res. 374	An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike all after the resolving clause and insert a completely new text.
4:33:53 P.M.	H. Res. 374	On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:33:54 P.M.	H. Res. 374	An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce, to strike the preamble and insert new language.
4:33:55 P.M.	H. Res. 374	On agreeing to the Royce amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:33:57 P.M.	H. Res. 374	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:33:58 P.M.	H. Res. 374	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:59 P.M.	H. Res. 374	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:34:02 P.M.	H.R. 3394	Mr. Goodlatte called up H.R. 3394 and asked unanimous consent to consider in the the House.
4:35:02 P.M.	H.R. 3394	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 3394 — “To amend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to allow for the use of certain assets of foreign persons and entities to satisfy certain judgments against terrorist parties, and for other purposes.”
4:35:03 P.M.	H.R. 3394	Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Judiciary, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a completely new text.
4:35:15 P.M.	H.R. 3394	On agreeing to the the Judiciary amendment; Agreed to without objection.
4:35:16 P.M.	H.R. 3394	On passage Passed without objection.
4:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 3394	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:00 P.M.	S. 2840	Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:36:17 P.M.	S. 2840	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2840 — “To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds for active shooter training, and for other purposes.”
4:36:36 P.M.	S. 2840	On passage Passed without objection.
4:36:42 P.M.	S. 2840	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:37:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 820. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
4:37:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5538 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. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc shall bedebatable for 20 minutes. on any legislative day during the period from July 15, 2016, through September 5, 2016, the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period.
4:37:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 820 and Rule XVIII.
4:37:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:37:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5538.
5:18:30 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Bishop (UT) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Bishop (UT) raised a point of order against section 128 of the bill, stating it changed existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
5:21:17 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-683 to match the budget request for Law Enforcement of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
5:21:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 1.
5:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:32:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-683 to increase funding for the Operation of the National Park System (ONPS) account by $2,500,000, and decrease funding for the Departmental Operations Account for the Department of Interior by $2,500,000.
5:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 2.
5:36:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-683 to fund the New England National Scenic Trail at $300,000 within the Operation of the National Park System.
5:36:56 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment No. 3.
5:39:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:40:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Griffith, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-683 to provide a distribution of funds among Appalachian states for reclamation of abandoned mine lands in conjunction with economic and community development, offset by funds from the Environmental Programs and Management account.
5:40:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 4.
5:46:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Griffith amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-683 to decrease and increase funding to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by $1 million to require that the BIA to report, identify and adjudicate to landowners egress and ingress easements where they do not exist for landowners on land parcels adjudicated under the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924.
5:46:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan (NM) amendment No. 5.
5:51:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	By unanimous consent, the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment was withdrawn.
5:52:12 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-683 to decrease and increase funding to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by $1 million to require the BIA to update and digitize its inventory of rights-of-way records and to make them publicly available in a commonly used mapping format.
5:52:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan (NM) amendment No. 6.
5:56:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	By unanimous consent, the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment was withdrawn.
5:56:36 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
5:58:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The Committee resumed its sitting.
5:58:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-683 to reprogram already appropriated funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the Department of Interior.
5:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 8.
6:06:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:07:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Norcross, numbered 9 printed in House Report 114-683 to add $13,060,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund (equal to President’s Budget request) and reduces Payments In Lieu of Taxes by the same amount.
6:07:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 9.
6:13:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Beyer, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike lines 4 through 19 on page 67.
6:13:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 10.
6:23:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:23:42 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike Section 122.
6:23:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 11.
6:28:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:28:25 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 124.
6:28:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 12.
6:35:52 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:36:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike Section 127 of the Act, which would delay the finalization and implementation of the proposed rule for air quality control, reporting, and compliance in specific offshore areas of the Gulf of Mexico and the Arctic Ocean.
6:36:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 13.
6:41:56 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 13, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:42:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 14 printed in House Report 114-683 to eliminate funding for the Air, Climate and Energy Research Program under EPA.
6:42:39 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 14.
6:46:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Pingree demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:47:37 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, numbered 15 printed in House Report 114-683 to increase the EPA’s Inspector General fund by $10,038,000 to bring up to President’s request and decreases the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Programs and Management fund by $14,000,000.
6:47:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis amendment No. 15.
6:53:54 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 16 printed in House Report 114-683 to redirect funds from EPA bureaucracy to the Forest Service Hazardous Fuels account in order to prevent dangerous wildfires.
6:54:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 16.
7:02:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:12 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westerman, numbered 17 printed in House Report 114-683 to remove funds from the EPA bureaucracy, and places them into the US Forest Service’s Forest and Rangeland Research Account, which funds the Forest Products Laboratory and Forest Inventory and Analysis, among other programs.
7:02:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.
7:07:39 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Westerman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:08:06 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 18 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure implementation of the EPA’s Final Rule on the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities is consistent with Executive Order 12898.
7:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 18.
7:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:04 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Esty, numbered 19 printed in House Report 114-683 to direct $10,000,000 to Brownfields projects within State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) from Superfund cleanup to help states leverage $18 for $1 expended for the purpose of cleaning up brownfield properties, such as abandoned factories or former dry cleaning establishments, in their communities.
7:13:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Esty amendment No. 19.
7:18:39 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Esty amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:19:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 20 printed in House Report 114-683 to eliminate funding for Diesel Emission Reduction Grants and sends the savings to the spending reduction account.
7:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole pro ceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 20.
7:28:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Palmer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:29:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), numbered 21 printed in House Report 114-683 to decrease and increase State and Tribal Assistance Grants by $6 million to direct the EPA to work with the affected States and Indian tribes to implement a long-term monitoring program for water quality of the Animas and San Juan Rivers in response to the Gold King Mine spill.
7:29:24 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ben Ray Lujan (NM) amendment No. 21.
7:35:15 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment No. 21, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ben Ray Lujan (NM) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:35:42 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Dingell, numbered 22 printed in House Report 114-683 to remove language that would exempt a number of potentially damaging activities in National Forests from consideration, including public notice and comment and alternatives analysis, under the National Environmental Policy Act.
7:35:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 22.
7:45:08 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:48:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cartwright, numbered 25 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 425, which prohibits the EPA from acting on changes to the definition of `fill material’ and `discharge of fill material’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
7:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 25.
7:56:57 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Cartwright amendment; Failed by voice vote.
7:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lawrence, numbered 26 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 427.
7:57:24 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawrence amendment No. 26.
8:00:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	By unanimous consent, the Lawrence amendment was withdrawn.
8:00:47 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cartwright, numbered 27 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike language that would delay implementation of the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.
8:00:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 27.
8:07:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cartwright amendment No. 27, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cartwright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Becerra, numbered 28 printed in House Report 114-638 to strike section 430 of Interior Appropriations bill for FY 17.
8:07:40 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Becerra amendment No. 28.
8:13:43 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Becerra amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Becerra demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:14:13 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 29 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 431.
8:14:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment No. 29.
8:22:18 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:22:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 30 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike Section 434 to allow the EPA to regulate ozone-depleting substances under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to improve public health and fight the root causes of climate change.
8:22:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment No. 30.
8:28:40 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by voice vote.
8:28:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters, numbered 31 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike Section 436 to allow federal agencies to use the social cost of carbon in rule makings and guidance documents
8:28:53 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment No. 31.
8:39:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:39:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 32 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 453.
8:39:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 32.
8:46:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:47:00 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 33 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 439, regarding methane emissions.
8:47:03 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 33.
8:55:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 33, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:55:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lowenthal, numbered 34 printed in House Report 114-683 to allow the Interior Department to proceed with updating royalty rates and valuation for federal coal, oil, and gas by striking Section 440.
8:55:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 34.
9:05:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:06:00 P.M.		UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Calvert asked unanimous consent that amendments numbered 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 printed in House Report 114-683 be considered en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
9:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. McNerney, Amendments numbered 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 printed in House Report 114-683.
9:06:41 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendments Nos. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40.
9:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney En Bloc amendments No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:18:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, Amendment numbered 41 printed in House Report 114-683 to strike section 453.
9:18:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 41.
9:29:27 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:30:15 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Black, numbered 42 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the EPA from using funds to implement, administer, or enforce the agency’s `Phase 2′ fuel-efficiency and emissions standards, or any rule with respect to glider kits and glider vehicles.
9:30:18 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Black amendment No. 42.
9:39:03 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Black amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:39:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, numbered 43 printed in House Report 114-683 to impose a 1 percent across-the-board spending cut to the bill.
9:39:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 43.
9:48:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs Blackburn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:49:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Boustany, numbered 44 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior to implement, administer, or enforce any rule or guidance substantially similar to the proposed guidance that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management made available for public comment on September 22, 2015, regarding financial assurances for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf.
9:49:04 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boustany amendment No. 44.
9:57:26 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Boustany amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:57:49 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Boustany, numbered 45 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure that no money is permitted for the implementation of the Well Control Rule.
9:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boustany amendment No. 45.
10:06:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Boustany amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:07:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:31:02 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 225 (Roll no. 417).
10:33:50 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 241 (Roll no. 418).
10:36:53 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 251 (Roll no. 419).
10:40:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Norcross amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 143 – 282 (Roll no. 420).
10:43:37 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 235 (Roll no. 421).
10:46:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 240 (Roll no. 422).
10:50:31 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 237 (Roll no. 423).
10:54:16 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 244 (Roll no. 424).
10:56:25 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 208 – 217 (Roll no. 425).
10:59:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 175 – 250 (Roll no. 426).
11:03:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lujan, Ben Ray (NM) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 207 (Roll no. 427).
11:06:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Dingell amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 170 – 256 (Roll no. 428).
11:09:10 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Cartwright amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 231 (Roll no. 429).
11:12:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Becerra amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 236 (Roll no. 430).
11:15:14 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 244 (Roll no. 431).
11:18:17 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Peters amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 241 (Roll no. 432).
11:19:33 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Calvert moved that the Committee now rise.
11:19:55 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:20:08 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5538 as unfinished business.
11:20:30 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 822.
11:21:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5538 — “Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
11:21:22 P.M.	H.R. 5538	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brat, numbered 46 printed in House Report 114-683 to sunset Land and Water Conservation Fund grants with states or local government units after 20 years.
11:23:32 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brat amendment No. 46.
11:26:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Brat amendment; Failed by voice vote.
11:27:23 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, numbered 47 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent the Department of Interior from partnering with private organizations to create or expand national heritage areas in southeast Colorado.
11:27:28 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 47.
11:29:58 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:30:18 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Burgess, numbered 48 printed in House Report 114-683 to restrict funds from being used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hire new employees under the Title 42 Special Pay Program or transfer existing employees into the Title 42 Special Pay Program authorized for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
11:30:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 48.
11:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Burgess amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:37:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 49 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit any funds from being used to develop or propose legislation to redirect funds allocated from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA).
11:37:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 49.
11:44:29 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Byrne amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:44:43 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Byrne, numbered 50 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funding from being used to implement, administer, or enforce the Obama administration’s National Ocean Policy.
11:44:45 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 50.
11:53:30 P.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 50, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
11:53:46 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cramer, numbered 51 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure no funds are provided to finalize or implement the Fish and Wildlife Service rule entitled “Management of Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights.”
11:53:48 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cramer amendment No. 51.
11:58:59 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Cramer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:59:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Crawford, numbered 52 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the EPA from enforcing or implementing the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule on farming and ranching operations.
11:59:21 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 52.
12:03:41 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Crawford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:03:57 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Crawford, numbered 53 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds in support of grassroots advocacy campaigns intended to persuade the outcome of legislation pending in Congress or state legislatures.
12:03:58 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 53.
12:08:23 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Crawford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:08:38 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Davis, Rodney, numbered 54 printed in House Report 114-683 to prevent any funds from being used for the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations at the EPA and reduces the Environmental Programs and Management account by $4,235,000.
12:08:40 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis amendment No. 54.
12:13:48 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Davis, Rodney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:14:08 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Goodlatte, numbered 57 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using any funds to take retaliatory, or EPA described “backstop” actions, against any of the six states in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the event that a state does not meet the goals mandated by the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load.
12:14:09 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 57.
12:22:12 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 57, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kilmer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:22:37 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 58 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the draft EPA-USGS Technical Report entitled “Protecting Aquatic Life from Effects of Hydrologic Alteration.”
12:22:39 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 58.
12:29:59 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:41 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jenkins (WV), numbered 62 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funding for the EPA to develop, finalize, promulgate, implement, administer, or enforce any rule under section 112 of the Clean Air Act that applies to glass manufacturers that do not use continuous furnaces.
12:30:43 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jenkins (WV) amendment No. 62.
12:37:26 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Jenkins (WV) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:37:35 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Ms. Graham, numbered 63 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure none of the funds made available by the Act may be used to research, investigate, or study offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area.
12:37:37 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graham amendment No. 63.
12:40:53 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Graham amendment No. 63, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Graham demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:41:15 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 64 printed in House Report 114-683 to ensure that no funds appropriated by this Act can be used to implement, administer, or enforce Davis-Bacon prevailing rate wage requirements.
12:41:17 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 64.
12:51:49 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 64, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:52:32 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 66 printed in House Report 114-683 to Prohibits the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce the final rule entitled “Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands”.
12:52:34 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 66.
1:00:52 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lamborn amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:01:09 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 67 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic 5 year review as required by section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
1:01:11 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 67.
1:09:18 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 67 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:09:52 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lamborn, numbered 68 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds to implement or enforce the threatened species listing of the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse.
1:09:54 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 68.
1:16:30 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 68 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:17:11 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Loudermilk, No. 69 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funds from being used to regulate trailers under the Clean Air Act.
1:17:15 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loudermilk amendment No. 69.
1:22:36 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Loudermilk amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:23:04 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Lummis, No. 70 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit funding to finalize, implement, or enforce EPA proposed rulemaking regarding in situ uranium production.
1:23:06 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis amendment No. 70.
1:30:17 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Lummis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31:09 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Westerman, No. 71 printed in House Report 114-683 to limit permit inspection regulations with respect to the export of squid, octopus, and cuttlefish products.
1:31:11 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 71.
1:35:58 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Westerman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
1:36:54 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (FL), No. 72 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit use of funds to carry out seismic airgun testing or seismic airgun surveys in the OCS Planning Areas located within the EEZ bordering the State of Florida.
1:36:58 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment No. 72.
1:42:35 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment No. 72 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Murphy (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:43:01 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Newhouse, No. 73 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior to treat any Gray Wolf in the 48 contiguous states as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act after June 13, 2017.
1:43:05 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 73.
1:52:09 A.M.	H.R. 5538	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 73 the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:52:31 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Newhouse, No. 74 printed in House Report 114-683 to prohibit the use of funds by EPA to issue and expand new regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that would apply to Animal Feeding Operations.
1:52:34 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 74.
2:00:58 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:01:47 A.M.	H.R. 5538	An amendment, offered by Mr. Newhouse, No. 75 printed in House Report 114-683 to restore $1 million for the Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Program offset by reducing funds for EPA Environmental Programs & Management by a similar amount.
2:01:50 A.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 820, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 75.
2:07:45 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:08:08 A.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Calvert moved that the Committee rise.
2:08:23 A.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2:08:32 A.M.	H.R. 5538	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5538 as unfinished business.
2:09:17 A.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:09:28 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:09:29 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 13, 2016.

House Floor Activities

July 11, 2016

12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:18 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:29 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.
12:24:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
2:00:04 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:10 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:10:52 P.M.	H.R. 5322	Mr. Hurt (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5322 — “To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States.”
2:11:17 P.M.	H.R. 5322	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:19 P.M.	H.R. 5322	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5322.
2:21:00 P.M.	H.R. 5322	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:21:01 P.M.	H.R. 5322	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:42 P.M.	H.R. 5469	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5469 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to support the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism.”
2:21:51 P.M.	H.R. 5469	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:21:53 P.M.	H.R. 5469	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5469.
2:28:51 P.M.	H.R. 5469	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:28:53 P.M.	H.R. 5469	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:29:16 P.M.	H.R. 5594	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5594 — “To require the establishment of a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related financial crimes, and for other purposes.”
2:29:56 P.M.	H.R. 5594	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:30:02 P.M.	H.R. 5594	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5594.
2:43:26 P.M.	H.R. 5594	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:43:29 P.M.	H.R. 5594	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:49 P.M.	H.R. 5606	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5606 — “To facilitate better information sharing to assist in the fight against the funding of terrorist activities, and for other purposes.”
2:43:58 P.M.	H.R. 5606	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:44:00 P.M.	H.R. 5606	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5606.
2:54:08 P.M.	H.R. 5606	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.
2:54:39 P.M.	H.R. 5607	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5607 — “To enhance the Department of the Treasury’s role in protecting national security, and for other purposes.”
2:54:48 P.M.	H.R. 5607	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5607	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5607.
3:04:03 P.M.	H.R. 5607	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.
3:04:32 P.M.	H.R. 5602	Mr. Fitzpatrick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5602 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders, and for other purposes.”
3:04:42 P.M.	H.R. 5602	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 5602	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5602.
3:12:22 P.M.	H.R. 5602	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.
3:13:31 P.M.	H.R. 4785	Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4785 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to make certain improvements in managing the Department’s vehicle fleet, and for other purposes.”
3:13:51 P.M.	H.R. 4785	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:13:53 P.M.	H.R. 4785	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4785.
3:21:58 P.M.	H.R. 4785	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:59 P.M.	H.R. 4785	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5385 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for other purposes.”
3:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:22 P.M.	H.R. 5385	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5385.
3:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 5385	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:26 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:29:51 P.M.	H.R. 5056	Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5056 — “To modernize and enhance airport perimeter and access control security by requiring updated risk assessments and the development of security strategies, and for other purposes.”
3:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 5056	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:30:11 P.M.	H.R. 5056	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5056.
3:41:25 P.M.	H.R. 5056	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 5056	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:47 P.M.	H.R. 4404	Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4404 — “To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, and for other purposes.”
3:41:57 P.M.	H.R. 4404	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 4404	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4404.
3:51:32 P.M.	H.R. 4404	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 4404	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:41 P.M.	H.R. 5588	Mr. Abraham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5588 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.”
3:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 5588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:52:30 P.M.	H.R. 5588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5588.
3:56:36 P.M.	H.R. 5588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:38 P.M.	H.R. 5588	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:50 P.M.	H.R. 5252	Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5252 — “To designate the United States Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry located at 1400 Lower Island Road in Tornillo, Texas, as the “Marcelino Serna Port of Entry”.”
3:58:01 P.M.	H.R. 5252	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:58:03 P.M.	H.R. 5252	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5252.
4:01:34 P.M.	H.R. 5252	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:01:39 P.M.	H.R. 5252	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:02:28 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 138	Mr. Brat moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Con. Res. 138 — “Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.”
4:02:45 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 138	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 138	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 138.
4:13:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 138	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:07 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 138	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:14:25 P.M.	H.R. 3178	Mr. Messer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3178 — “To simplify and streamline the information regarding institutions of higher education made publicly available by the Secretary of Education, and for other purposes.”
4:14:38 P.M.	H.R. 3178	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:14:41 P.M.	H.R. 3178	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3178.
4:23:53 P.M.	H.R. 3178	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:23:56 P.M.	H.R. 3178	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 5530	Mr. Byrne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5530 — “To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify certain provisions relating to the capital financing of historically Black colleges and universities.”
4:24:44 P.M.	H.R. 5530	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:24:45 P.M.	H.R. 5530	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5530.
4:32:58 P.M.	H.R. 5530	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:33:01 P.M.	H.R. 5530	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:33:26 P.M.	H.R. 3179	Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3179 — “To amend the loan counseling requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.”
4:33:43 P.M.	H.R. 3179	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:33:49 P.M.	H.R. 3179	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3179.
4:44:31 P.M.	H.R. 3179	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:44:34 P.M.	H.R. 3179	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
5:16:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
5:16:24 P.M.	H.R. 5528	Mr. Heck (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5528 — “To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify the FAFSA, and for other purposes.”
5:16:55 P.M.	H.R. 5528	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:57 P.M.	H.R. 5528	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5528.
5:29:44 P.M.	H.R. 5528	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:29:47 P.M.	H.R. 5528	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:30:05 P.M.	H.R. 5529	Mr. Heck (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5529 — “To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional grant activities for Hispanic-serving institutions.”
5:30:20 P.M.	H.R. 5529	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:30:26 P.M.	H.R. 5529	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5529.
5:41:16 P.M.	H.R. 5529	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:41:20 P.M.	H.R. 5529	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 796. H.R. 4768 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.”
5:42:45 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
5:42:53 P.M.	H.R. 4768	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 796 and Rule XVIII.
5:42:54 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Scott Rigell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5:43:18 P.M.	H.R. 4768	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4768.
6:23:01 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business.
6:23:31 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
6:31:31 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
6:31:39 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.
6:32:15 P.M.	H.R. 5602	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5602 — “To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders, and for other purposes.”
6:53:50 P.M.	H.R. 5602	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 – 47 (Roll no. 401).
6:53:51 P.M.	H.R. 5602	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:53 P.M.	H.R. 5607	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5607 — “To enhance the Department of the Treasury’s role in protecting national security, and for other purposes.”
7:01:44 P.M.	H.R. 5607	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 – 45 (Roll no. 402).
7:01:45 P.M.	H.R. 5607	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:00 P.M.	H.R. 5606	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5606 — “To facilitate better information sharing to assist in the fight against the funding of terrorist activities, and for other purposes.”
7:09:04 P.M.	H.R. 5606	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 229 – 177 (Roll no. 403).
7:11:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:12:28 P.M.	H. Res. 818	Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 818 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, with amendments.”
7:13:38 P.M.	H. Res. 818	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:40 P.M.	H. Res. 818	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 818.
7:33:35 P.M.	H. Res. 818	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
7:33:36 P.M.	H. Res. 818	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:33:37 P.M.	H.R. 636	House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 818.
7:35:21 P.M.	H.R. 5639	Mr. Moolenaar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5639 — “To update the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act, and for other purposes.”
7:35:34 P.M.	H.R. 5639	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:35:38 P.M.	H.R. 5639	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5639.
7:46:09 P.M.	H.R. 5639	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:46:11 P.M.	H.R. 5639	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:46:45 P.M.	H.R. 5636	Mr. Loudermilk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5636 — “To increase the effectiveness of and accountability for maintaining the physical security of NIST facilities and the safety of the NIST workforce.”
7:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 5636	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:47:07 P.M.	H.R. 5636	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5636.
7:59:27 P.M.	H.R. 5636	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:59:29 P.M.	H.R. 5636	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:00:45 P.M.	H.R. 5640	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5640 — “To provide for the establishment at the Department of Energy of an Electricity Storage Basic Research Initiative.”
8:00:48 P.M.	H.R. 5640	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 5640	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5640.
8:12:22 P.M.	H.R. 5640	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:12:24 P.M.	H.R. 5640	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:12:46 P.M.	H.R. 5638	Mr. Knight moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5638 — “To provide for the establishment at the Department of Energy of a Solar Fuels Basic Research Initiative.”
8:13:00 P.M.	H.R. 5638	Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:13:01 P.M.	H.R. 5638	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5638.
8:26:03 P.M.	H.R. 5638	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 5638	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:26:46 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4768 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions.”
8:27:08 P.M.	H.R. 4768	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:29:05 P.M.	H.R. 4768	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-641 to exempt from the bill rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to regulation of lead or copper in drinking water.
8:29:06 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 1.
8:35:57 P.M.	H.R. 4768	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 4768	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-641 to exclude cases where rules are issued by the Department of Homeland Security and pertain to matters of national security.
8:36:38 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 2.
8:44:55 P.M.	H.R. 4768	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:45:58 P.M.	H.R. 4768	An amendment, offered by Mr. Meeks, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-641 to exempt from the bill rules issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
8:46:00 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 3.
8:53:52 P.M.	H.R. 4768	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Meeks amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:54:25 P.M.	H.R. 4768	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-641 to exempt from the bill rules issued pursuant to an express grant of authority from Congress.
8:54:27 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 4.
9:00:19 P.M.	H.R. 4768	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:01:14 P.M.	H.R. 4768	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 2 be withdrawn to the end that the amendment stand disposed of by the voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
9:01:38 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
9:01:48 P.M.	H.R. 4768	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-641 to preserve judicial deference to agency expertise during the review of consumer safety rules issued by the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
9:01:50 P.M.	H.R. 4768	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 796, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5.
9:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 4768	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:07:01 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Mr. Cartwright moved that the committee rise.
9:07:41 P.M.	H.R. 4768	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:49 P.M.	H.R. 4768	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4768 as unfinished business.
9:08:05 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:10:33 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:45:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 11.
9:45:45 P.M.		Mr. Stivers filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 819 and H. Res. 820.
9:47:55 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:48:08 P.M.		Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:48:18 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:48:19 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 12, 2016.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 4:00pm on Monday, July 11, 2016. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #524, H.R.5293 – DOD Appropriations. There will be no roll call votes during Monday’s session. The next roll call vote is expected around noon on …

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Roll Call Votes Merkley motion to table McConnell amendment #4936; not tabled: 31-62. Motion to concur in the House amendment to S.764, with an amendment (GMOs); agreed to: 63-30. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5293, DOD Approps; not invoked: 50-44. Legislative Business Passed Calendar #447, S.Res.340 – ISIS Genocide…

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Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #357, Brian Martinotti, to be US District Judge for the district of New Jersey; confirmed: 92-5. Motion to invoke cloture on motion to proceed to S.3100, Sanctuary Cities; not invoked: 53-44. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.2193, Kate’s Law; not invoked: 55-42. Motion…

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 08, 2016

9:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:10 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
10:16:14 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 8.
10:16:17 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:17:31 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:17:36 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Thompson of PA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:18:04 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.
10:38:02 A.M.	S. 2943	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
10:38:41 A.M.	S. 2943	Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
10:39:05 A.M.	S. 2943	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion from Mr. Thornberry.
10:43:14 A.M.	S. 2943	The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:43:19 A.M.	S. 2943	On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:09 A.M.	S. 524	CALLING UP CONFERENCE REPORT – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, the Chair recognized Mr. Upton for the purpose of calling up the conference report to accompany S. 524.
10:44:18 A.M.	S. 524	Mr. Upton brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-669 for consideration as a privileged matter.
10:44:20 A.M.	S. 524	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany S. 524.
11:36:20 A.M.	S. 524	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:57:58 A.M.	S. 524	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 – 5 (Roll no. 399).
11:57:59 A.M.	S. 524	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:58:34 A.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House rose in a moment of silence in recognition of the Dallas Police Officers involved in the shooting on July 7, 2016.
12:02:27 P.M.	S. 2943	Mr. Thornberry moved that the House close portions of the conference.
12:09:50 P.M.	S. 2943	On motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 397 – 14 (Roll no. 400).
12:09:52 P.M.	S. 2943	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:10:26 P.M.	H.R. 1777	Mr. Chaffetz asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
12:11:15 P.M.	H.R. 1777	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:11:16 P.M.	H.R. 1777	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:13:59 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4960, H.R. 4372, and S. 2340. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 764 with an amendment.
12:14:39 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in colloquy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:21:03 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on July 8, 2016, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 11, 2016, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
12:21:33 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:41:12 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Forbes, Miller (FL), Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Bishop (UT), Turner, Kline, Rogers (AL), Franks (AZ), Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Gibson, Hartzler, Heck (NV), Stefanik, Smith (WA), Sanchez, Loretta, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Johnson (GA), Speier, and Peters.
12:41:13 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Pompeo, and Schiff.
12:41:14 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 571-74 and 578 of the Senate bill, and secs. 571, 573, 1098E, and 3512 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walberg, Guthrie, and Scott (VA).
12:41:15 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 3112 and 3123 of the Senate bill, and secs. 346, 601, 749, 1045, 1090, 1095, 1673, 3119A, and 3119C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference:: Latta, Johnson of Ohio, and Pallone.
12:41:16 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 828, 1006, 1007, 1050, 1056, 1089, 1204, 1211, 1221-23, 1231, 1232, 1242, 1243, 1247, 1252, 1253, 1255-58, 1260, 1263, 1264, 1271-73, 1276, 1283, 1301, 1302, 1531-33, and 1662 of the Senate bill, and secs. 926, 1011, 1013, 1083, 1084, 1098K, 1099B, 1099C, 1201, 1203, 1214, 1221-23, 1227, 1229, 1233, 1235, 1236, 1245, 1246, 1250, 1259A-59E, 1259J, 1259L, 1259P, 1259Q, 1259U, 1261, 1262, 130103, 1510, 1531-33, 1645, 1653, and 2804 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce, Zeldin, and Engel.
12:41:17 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of secs. 564 and 1091 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1097, 1869, 1869A, and 3510 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McCaul, Donovan, and Thompson (MS).
12:41:18 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 829J, 829K, 944, 963, 1006, 1023-25, 1053, 1093, 1283, 3303, and 3304 of the Senate bill, and secs. 598, 1090, 1098H, 1216, 1261, and 3608 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
12:41:19 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 2825, subtitle D of title XXVIII, and sec. 2852 of the Senate bill, and secs. 312, 601, 1090, 1098H, 2837, 2839, 2839A, subtitle E of title XXVIII, secs. 2852, 2854, 2855, 2864-66, title XXX, secs. 3508, 7005, and title LXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Cook, Hardy, and Grijalva.
12:41:20 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 339, 703, 819, 821, 829H, 829I, 861, 944, 1048, 1054, 1097, 1103-07, 1109-13, 1121, 1124, 1131-33, 1135, and 1136 of the Senate bill, and secs. 574, 603, 807, 821, 1048, 1088, 1095, 1098L, 1101, 1102, 1104-06, 1108-11, 1113, 1259C, and 1631 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chaffetz, Russell, and Cummings.
12:41:21 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 874 of the Senate bill and secs. 1605, 1673, and title XXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Weber (TX), and Johnson, E. B.
12:41:22 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 818, 838, 874, and 898 of the Senate bill, and title XVIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Knight, and Velazquez.
12:41:23 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 541, 562, 601, 961, 3302-07, 3501, and 3502 of the Senate bill, and secs. 343, 601, 731, 835, 1043, 1671, 3119C, 3501, 3504, 3509, 3512, and title XXXVI of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hunter, Rouzer, and Maloney, Sean.
12:41:24 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 706, 755, and 1431 of the Senate bill, and secs. 741, 1421, and 1864 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bost, and Takano.
12:41:25 P.M.	S. 2943	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 1271 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Brady (TX), Reichert, and Levin.
12:50:45 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:41:06 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:41:15 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:41:17 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 07, 2016

10:00:02 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:14:29 A.M.		DECORUM IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER – Pursuant to clause 2 of Rule I, the Chair has the responsibility to preserve order and decorum in the House. The Chair reminded Members that as ruled on June 12, 2003, exhibitions involving members trafficking the well is a breach of decorum.
11:15:27 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 7.
12:00:26 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:46 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Judy Chu of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:09 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.
12:37:06 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 July 7, 2016 at 11:56 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 38.
12:37:36 P.M.	H. Res. 809	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 809 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.”
12:39:21 P.M.	H. Res. 809	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 809.
2:29:48 P.M.	H. Res. 809	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 809, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
2:30:09 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
2:39:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2:40:31 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 26 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce a new regulatory action of $100 million or more.
2:40:49 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 26.
2:49:19 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:09 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Crenshaw, comprised of the following amendments and printed in House Report 114-639: Nos. 27, 48, 53, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69.
2:50:16 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes on the Crenshaw en bloc amendments No. 1.
2:52:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Crenshaw amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
2:53:02 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 28 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from proposing or implementing a rule that mandates the use of universal proxy ballots during proxy contests.
2:54:38 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 28.
3:01:59 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:02:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garrett, numbered 29 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to designate any nonbank financial company as “too big to fail” or as a “systemically important financial institution” or to make a determination that material financial distress at a nonbank financial company could pose a threat to U.S. financial stability.
3:03:08 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 29.
3:12:46 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:13:14 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 30 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to pay a performance bonus to any senior IRS employee.
3:13:37 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 30.
3:22:47 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:22:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 31 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be used to provide financial assistance to Sanctuary Cities.
3:23:30 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 31.
3:30:44 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 31, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:32:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Guinta, numbered 32 printed in House Report 114-639 to make no funds available to the CFPB to enforce or administer guidance pertaining to indirect auto lending.
3:32:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guinta amendment No. 32.
3:41:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Guinta amendment No. 32, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:42:25 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Hudson, numbered 33 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funding to propose or finalize a regulatory action until January 21, 2017.
3:42:45 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 33.
3:53:35 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Hudson amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:54:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 34 printed in House Report 114-639 to state no funds appropriated in this Act may be used to enforce a SEC rule pursuant to Section 1502 of Dodd-Frank relating to “conflict minerals.”
3:54:29 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 34.
4:05:29 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:06:02 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI), numbered 35 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Pay Ratio Disclosure rules.
4:06:04 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 35.
4:17:11 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 35, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:17:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Lance, numbered 37 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to give Iran access to the U.S. dollar.
4:17:57 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lance amendment No. 37.
4:25:44 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Lance amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:05 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 38 printed in House Report 114-639 to defund an Executive Order which directs Federal agencies to provide foreign-language services to anyone who might seek to engage with federal, state, and local governments.
4:26:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 38.
4:38:12 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 38, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:38:37 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Luetkemeyer, numbered 39 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funs for Operation Choke Point.
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luetkemeyer amendment No. 39.
4:48:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Luetkemeyer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:48:11 P.M.	H.R. 5485	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:12:08 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 241 (Roll no. 377).
5:15:58 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Buck amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 224 (Roll no. 378).
5:18:57 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Davidson amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 – 203 (Roll no. 379).
5:22:14 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 180 (Roll no. 380).
5:25:27 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Garrett amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 182 (Roll no. 381).
5:28:19 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 182 (Roll no. 382).
5:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Guinta amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 – 162, 1 Present (Roll no. 383).
5:34:58 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 188 (Roll no. 384).
5:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 185 (Roll no. 385).
5:42:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 232 (Roll no. 386).
5:42:24 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the committee rise.
5:42:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:42:49 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
5:43:04 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 809, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
5:43:18 P.M.	H. Res. 809	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 809 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.”
5:50:09 P.M.	H. Res. 809	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 179 (Roll no. 387).
5:56:09 P.M.	H. Res. 809	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 177 (Roll no. 388).
5:56:11 P.M.	H. Res. 809	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:57:12 P.M.	S. 2943	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 809, S. 2943 is considered passed House as amended.
5:57:23 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
5:57:35 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5:58:30 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Messer, numbered 40 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to be used by the CFPB to commence any administrative adjudication or civil action beyond the 3 year statute of limitation established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
5:58:31 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Messer amendment No. 40.
6:07:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Messer amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:08:16 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 41 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds from being used to implement D.C.’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act (RHNDA).
6:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 41.
6:17:39 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Palmer amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:18:34 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Mullin, numbered 43 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds from being used to finalize, implement, administer or enforce CPSC’s proposed rule on Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices.
6:18:48 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 43.
6:22:22 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:22:44 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 44 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds under this Act from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or codify into regulation, the SEC’s guidance relating to ‘Commission Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change’
6:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey amendment No. 44.
6:33:53 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Posey amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:34:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 45 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of any funds from being used to issue a license pursuant to any Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) memo regarding section 5.1.1 of Annex II to the JCPOA, including the OFAC memo titled, ‘Statement of Licensing Policy For Activities Related to the Export Or Re-Export to Iran of Commercial Passenger Aircraft and Related Parts and Services’ and any other OFAC memo of the same substance.
6:34:21 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 45.
6:43:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:44:24 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Roskam, numbered 46 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of any funds from being used to authorize a transaction by a U.S. financial institution (as defined under section 561.309 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations) that is ordinarily incident to the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran
6:44:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 46.
6:54:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Roskam amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:54:47 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Sanford, numbered 47 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to enforce regulations limiting the rights of Americans to travel to Cuba.
6:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 47.
6:58:47 P.M.	H.R. 5485	By unanimous consent, the Sanford amendment was withdrawn.
6:59:20 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Carney, numbered 50 printed in House Report 114-639 to extend the redesignation period for HUBZones to 7 years.
6:59:29 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carney amendment No. 50.
7:06:50 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:07:42 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, numbered 51 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds made available by the Act to be used to pay final judgments, awards, compromise settlements, or interest and costs specified in the judgments to Iran using amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or interest from amounts appropriated under such section.
7:07:51 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 51.
7:14:11 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:14:41 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Zeldin, numbered 52 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds made available by the Act to be used to circumvent the conditions of Section 104 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
7:14:44 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zeldin amendment No. 52.
7:20:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Zeldin amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:20:27 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Yarmuth, numbered 54 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used in contravention of Section 317 of the Communications Act of 1934.
7:20:29 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Yarmuth amendment No. 54.
7:26:59 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Yarmuth amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:27:50 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Jenkins (WV), numbered 58 printed in House Report 114-639 to increase funding for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) by $2 million with an offset.
7:27:53 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jenkins (WV) amendment No. 58.
7:30:41 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Jenkins (WV) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:31:01 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, numbered 68 printed in House Report 114-639 to specify that no funds may be used to revise any policy or directive related to hiring preferences for veterans of the Armed Forces.
7:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 68.
7:36:57 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gallego amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:37:16 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Hartzler, numbered 70 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the CFPB from implementing any contract with a vendor to provide informational messages.
7:37:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hartzler amendment No. 70.
7:45:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hartzler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:45:41 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee now rise.
7:45:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:46:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
7:47:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
8:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 7.
8:01:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
8:01:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
8:02:49 P.M.	H.R. 5485	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
8:24:34 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Messer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 179 (Roll no. 389).
8:28:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 – 192 (Roll no. 390).
8:32:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Mullin amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 391).
8:35:17 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 193 (Roll no. 392).
8:39:39 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Carney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 131 – 292 (Roll no. 393).
8:43:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Yarmuth amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 394).
8:47:39 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 409 – 14 (Roll no. 395).
8:51:05 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Hartzler amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 179 (Roll no. 396).
8:51:36 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5485.
8:52:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
8:52:34 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
8:53:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Peters moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations.
8:53:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to provide an additional $5,000,000 in funding for the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) in order to enhance the agencys capability to combat terrorism, drug lords, weapons of mass destruction and other national security threats.
9:04:28 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
9:10:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 183 – 241 (Roll no. 397).
9:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 185 (Roll no. 398).
9:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:17:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:24:33 P.M.		Mr. Roskam moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:24:49 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:24:50 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2016.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 06, 2016

10:00:04 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:08 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 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.
11:26:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:45 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 6.
12:00:52 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend James R. Shaw, Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg, VA
12:02:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:36 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Rice of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:34 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.
12:43:57 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Joaquin Castro. Mr. Castro (TX) formally notified the House that he was taking a leave of absense from the Committee on Armed Services. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:44:24 P.M.		Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, and notwithstanding the requirement of clause 11(a)(1)(D) of rule X,, the Speaker appointed Mr. Castro, Texas.
12:44:39 P.M.	H. Res. 803	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 803 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:47:49 P.M.	H. Res. 803	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 803.
1:50:36 P.M.	H. Res. 803	POSTPONED PROCEEDING – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 803, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:51:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:51:06 P.M.	H.R. 2646	Mr. Murphy (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2646 — “To make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.”
1:51:45 P.M.	H.R. 2646	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:51:46 P.M.	H.R. 2646	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2646.
2:45:12 P.M.	H.R. 2646	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.
2:46:55 P.M.	H.R. 1270	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 793. H.R. 1270 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.”
2:47:00 P.M.	H.R. 1270	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1270 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-60 shall be considered as adopted.
2:48:56 P.M.	H.R. 1270	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1270.
3:23:45 P.M.	H.R. 1270	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:44:37 P.M.	H.R. 1270	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 164 (Roll no. 351).
3:44:39 P.M.	H.R. 1270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:02 P.M.	H. Res. 803	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 803 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
3:52:27 P.M.	H. Res. 803	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 180 (Roll no. 352).
3:59:23 P.M.	H. Res. 803	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 182 (Roll no. 353).
3:59:24 P.M.	H. Res. 803	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:59:29 P.M.	S. 1252	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1252 — “To authorize a comprehensive strategic approach for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to reduce global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote inclusive, sustainable, agricultural-led economic growth, improve nutritional outcomes, especially for women and children, build resilience among vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.”
4:06:15 P.M.	S. 1252	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 – 53 (Roll no. 354).
4:06:16 P.M.	S. 1252	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:28 P.M.	H.R. 2646	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2646 — “To make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.”
4:16:26 P.M.	H.R. 2646	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 – 2 (Roll no. 355).
4:16:27 P.M.	H.R. 2646	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:31 P.M.		Mr. Carter (TX) filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 5634.
4:18:10 P.M.	S. 2845	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:18:18 P.M.	S. 2845	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2845 — “To extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014.”
4:18:44 P.M.	S. 2845	On passage Passed without objection.
4:18:45 P.M.	S. 2845	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:18:50 P.M.	H. Res. 806	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
4:18:58 P.M.	H. Res. 806	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 806 — “Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.”
4:19:23 P.M.	H. Res. 806	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:19:25 P.M.	H. Res. 806	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:18 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 803. H.R. 4361 — “To amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes.”
4:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4361 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. Specified amendments are in order. Resolution also provides suspension authority through July 8, 2016.
4:21:32 P.M.	H.R. 4361	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 803 and Rule XVIII.
4:21:33 P.M.	H.R. 4361	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:21:57 P.M.	H.R. 4361	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4361.
5:10:56 P.M.	H.R. 4361	An amendment, offered by Mr. Palmer, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-666 to make technical and conforming changes to the bill.
5:11:01 P.M.	H.R. 4361	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Palmer amendment no. 1.
5:12:43 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On agreeing to the Palmer amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:12:52 P.M.	H.R. 4361	An amendment, offered by Mr. Posey, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-666 to establish that no agency employee when acting in their official capacity shall be permitted to establish, operate, maintain, or otherwise permit the use of information technology not certified by the Agency’s Chief Information Officer as in compliance with the established information security protocols.
5:13:36 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Posey amendment; modified by unanimous consent.
5:13:55 P.M.	H.R. 4361	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Posey amendment no. 2, as modified.
5:16:45 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On agreeing to the Posey amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:08 P.M.	H.R. 4361	An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-666 to strike sections that extend probationary periods, modifies suspension and termination procedures, forced mandatory leave provisions, and others.
5:17:10 P.M.	H.R. 4361	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment no. 3.
5:25:34 P.M.	H.R. 4361	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:26:16 P.M.	H.R. 4361	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Watson Coleman, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-666 to exempt from the midnight rules moratorium any rule that has been included in the Unified Regulatory Agenda for at least one year.
5:26:19 P.M.	H.R. 4361	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 803, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watson Coleman amendment no. 5.
5:32:50 P.M.	H.R. 4361	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Watson Coleman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Watson Coleman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
5:33:15 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Mr. Palmer moved that the Committee now rise.
5:33:33 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4361 as unfinished business.
5:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 794. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
5:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5485 with 1 hour of general debate. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution, and pro forma amendments described in section 4 of the resolution.
5:34:57 P.M.	H.R. 5485	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 794 and Rule XVIII.
5:34:58 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The Speaker designated the Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
5:35:23 P.M.	H.R. 5485	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5485.
6:35:43 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against a provision in H.R. 5485, stating that it violated clause 2 of rule XXI, which prohibits changing existing law in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6:38:48 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Ms. Kaptur appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.
7:12:21 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 – 168 (Roll no. 356).
7:12:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Crenshaw moved that the commitee rise.
7:12:45 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion that the commitee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
7:12:55 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
7:13:46 P.M.	S. 524	Conference report H. Rept. 114-669 filed.
7:14:25 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
7:14:38 P.M.	H.R. 5485	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
7:21:46 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-639 to reprogram already appropriated funds to create an Office of Good Jobs for the Department of Treasury.
7:21:49 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 1.
7:29:37 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:30:09 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-639 to decrease by $20.7 million, the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) account, to offset an inappropriate augmentation of this account outside of the congressional appropriations process by the Department of Justice through settlement agreements which required banks to donate $20.7 million to certified CDFI entities.
7:30:11 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 2.
7:40:21 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Duffy amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Duffy demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:40:48 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Becerra, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike Section 127, which prevents the IRS from issuing guidance to more clearly define political activity for 501(c)(4) organizations.
7:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Becerra amendment No. 3.
7:50:20 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Becerra amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Becerra demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
7:50:41 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike restrictions on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ability to promulgate rules restricting pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer contracts with firms offering financial products.
7:50:43 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 4.
8:01:35 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Crenshaw demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:01:36 P.M.	H.R. 5485	UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT – Mr. Crenshaw asked unanimous consent that amendments 5, 6, and 7 may be offered en bloc. Agreed to without objection.
8:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent request, Ms. Moore was recognized to offer amendments 5, 6, and 7.
8:02:23 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Amendments en bloc offered by Ms. Moore, comprised of amendments 5, 6, and 7 printed in House Report 114-639.
8:02:27 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore en bloc amendments #1.
8:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Moore amendments, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendments en bloc and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Moore demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendments until a time to be announced.
8:12:01 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Himes, numbered 10 printed in House Report 114-639 to increase funding for the SEC by $50 million.
8:12:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment No. 10.
8:19:33 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:20:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 11 printed in House Report 114-639 to decrease funding for the Selective Service System by $22,703,000 and increase the spending reduction account by the same amount.
8:20:20 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 11.
8:29:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:29:43 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grayson, numbered 12 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 613.
8:29:45 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 12.
8:40:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grayson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grayson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:40:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Kildee, numbered 13 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike Section 625, a provision that prevents the SEC from developing or finalizing a rule that requires the disclosure of political contributions to tax exempt organizations.
8:40:44 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 13.
8:50:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Kildee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kildee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
8:51:00 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Ms. Eshoo, numbered 14 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 632.
8:51:02 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment No. 14.
9:03:06 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:04:01 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 15 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 637.
9:04:04 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 15.
9:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:14:26 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, No. 16 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 638.
9:14:29 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 16.
9:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:25:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Ms. Sewell (AL), No. 17 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike section 639 which prohibits funds from being used by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) to enforce regulations or rules with respect to payday loans, vehicle title loans, or other similar loans during FY 2017.
9:25:06 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sewell amendment No. 17.
9:35:54 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sewell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Sewell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:36:22 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Ms. Norton, No. 19 printed in House Report 114-639 to strike the repeal of the District of Columbia budget autonomy referendum.
9:36:27 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment No. 19.
9:49:25 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:50:15 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Amodei, No. 20 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit funds from being used to enforce the requirement of the Federal Election Campaign Act that solicitation of contribution from member corporations’ stockholders or personnel from a trade association be separately and specifically approved by the member corporation involved prior to the solicitation, and that such member corporations does not approve any such solicitation by more than one trade association in any calendar year.
9:50:19 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment No. 20.
9:57:53 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:58:40 P.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, No. 21 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer or enforce any of the rules proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the FCC on March 31, 2016 (FCC 16-39), intended to regulate consumer privacy obligations as necessitated by the FCC’s net neutrality regime.
9:59:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 16.
10:08:31 P.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:09:56 P.M.	H.R. 5485	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:31:46 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 245 (Roll no. 357).
10:37:03 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 254 (Roll no. 358).
10:41:18 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Becerra amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 239 (Roll no. 359).
10:44:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 236 (Roll no. 360).
10:48:13 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Moore amendments; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 361).
10:52:07 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Himes amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 238 (Roll no. 362).
10:56:35 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 128 – 294 (Roll no. 363).
10:59:39 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 245 (Roll no. 364).
11:02:45 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Kildee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 236 (Roll no. 365).
11:05:32 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Eshoo amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 366).
11:08:59 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 255 (Roll no. 367).
11:11:38 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 162 – 255 (Roll no. 368).
11:14:33 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Sewell (AL) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 240 (Roll no. 369).
11:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 238 (Roll no. 370).
11:20:31 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Amodei amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 185 (Roll no. 371).
11:23:25 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 187 (Roll no. 372).
11:23:35 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.
11:23:51 P.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
11:24:00 P.M.	H.R. 5485	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
11:24:21 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4361 — “To amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes.”
11:24:42 P.M.	H.R. 4361	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:25:20 P.M.	H.R. 4361	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:28:55 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On agreeing to the Norton amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 239 (Roll no. 373).
11:31:54 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On agreeing to the Watson Coleman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 243 (Roll no. 374).
11:32:02 P.M.	H.R. 4361	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4361.
11:32:23 P.M.	H.R. 4361	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 4361	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:33:35 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government.
11:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 4361	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (CA) motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which would bring to the floor H.R. 1076, Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015; the “No Fly, No Buy” legislation; and H.R. 1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015.
11:39:42 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Mr. Chaffetz raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contain provisions not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
11:39:42 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
11:41:38 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Mr. Thompson (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
11:42:02 P.M.	H.R. 4361	Mr. Chaffetz moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
11:58:40 P.M.	H.R. 4361	On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 182 (Roll no. 375).
12:04:43 A.M.	H.R. 4361	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 181 (Roll no. 376).
12:04:45 A.M.	H.R. 4361	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:05:05 A.M.		Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 809.
12:05:22 A.M.	H.R. 5485	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5485 — “Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.”
12:05:48 A.M.	H.R. 5485	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:06:39 A.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Blackburn, No. 22 printed in House Report 114-639 to provide for a one percent across the board cut to the bill’s discretionary spending levels.
12:06:45 A.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment No. 22.
12:19:21 A.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:19:54 A.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Buck, No. 23 printed in House Report 114-639 to reduce the salary of the IRS Commissioner to $0 annually from date of enactment through January 20, 2017.
12:19:57 A.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 794, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 23.
12:30:47 A.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:34:44 A.M.	H.R. 5485	An amendment, offered by Mr. Davidson, No. 25 printed in House Report 114-639 to prohibit the use of funds to change the Selective Service System registration requirements.
12:34:57 A.M.	H.R. 5485	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 749, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 25.
12:42:17 A.M.	H.R. 5485	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Serrano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:42:39 A.M.	H.R. 5485	Mr. Crenshaw moved that the Committee rise.
12:42:54 A.M.	H.R. 5485	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
12:43:05 A.M.	H.R. 5485	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5485 as unfinished business.
12:44:03 A.M.		Mr. Crenshaw moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:44:30 A.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:44:31 A.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2016.