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the Senate CONGRESS 7/28 the House

07/28/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00am on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill. All time during adjournment of the Senate will count post-cloture on the McConnell amendment #2266, as modified (highway/transportation substitute). If all time is used, the post-cloture debate time would expire at 5:08am on Wednesday, July 29. Procedural votes are possible on Tuesday.

Pending Amendments to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill

McConnell amendment #2266, as modified (highway substitute)

McConnell first degree amendment #2421 to SA #2266 (highway/transportation with technical changes and without Ex-Im)

McConnell for Inhofe second degree amendment #2533 to SA #2421 (highway/transportation with technical changes and with Ex-Im)

McConnell first degree amendment to underlying bill SA #2417 (date change)

McConnell second degree amendment #2418 (date change)

WRAP UP

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #156, S.614: Improper Payments Coordination Act of 2015, with Carper substitute amendment.

Passed Calendar #160, S.242: Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015.

Passed Calendar #161, S.764: National Sea Grant College Program Act of 2015, with committee-reported substitute.

Agreed to H.Con.Res.64, authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

Agreed to S.Con.Res.20, 25^th Anniversary of ADA.

Adopted S.Res.225, Women Business Owners 40^th Anniversary.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.J.Res.61, Hire More Heroes Act of 2015.

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.1881, prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood (Ernst/others).

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Last Floor Action:
8:41:42 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 29, 2015.

House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 28, 2015

Last Floor Action:
12:50:00 P.M. -H. Res. 380
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:13 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David G. Valadao to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 A.M.		MORNING HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning Hour the House will recess until 12 Noon for the start of legislative business.
10:55:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.
12:00:16 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:20 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:22 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Womack to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:44:00 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 380 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015; and for other purposes.”
12:50:00 P.M.	H. Res. 380	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.

1:54:44 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 167 (Roll no. 470).
1:55:06 P.M.	H. Res. 380	MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair asks that the House now observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
2:04:16 P.M.	H. Res. 380	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 167 (Roll no. 471).
2:04:18 P.M.	H. Res. 380	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:22 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 675, as amended, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:04:42 P.M.	H.R. 675	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 675 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2015, 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.”
2:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 675	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 472).
2:10:36 P.M.	H.R. 675	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:39 P.M.	H.R. 675	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:11:36 P.M.	H.R. 427	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. H.R. 427 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.”
2:11:41 P.M.	H.R. 427	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 427 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 for proceedings of the House during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.
2:12:29 P.M.	H.R. 427	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 380 and Rule XVIII.
2:12:30 P.M.	H.R. 427	The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:12:56 P.M.	H.R. 427	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 427.
3:13:57 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IA), numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-230 to require agencies to publish in the federal register a list of information on which a rule is based, including data, scientific and economic studies, and cost-benefit analyses, and where the public can access it online.
3:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(IA) amendment No. 1.
3:24:41 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Young (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Edwards demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:25:28 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-230 to require congressional approval for all rules proposed under the authority of the Affordable Care Act.
3:26:26 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith(MO) amendment No. 2.
3:31:41 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Smith(MO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith(MO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:32:53 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Davis, Rodney, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-230 to require the agency submitting the report on a proposed Federal rule to include an assessment, as part of the cost-benefit analysis submitted to the Comptroller General and each House of Congress, of anticipated jobs gained or lost as a result of implementation, and to specify whether those jobs will come from the public or private sector.
3:33:25 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis(IL) amendment No. 3.
3:40:02 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Davis, Rodney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:30 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 114-230 to add an exception to the bill for rules that the Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget determines would result in net job growth.
3:40:55 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment No. 4.
3:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson(GA) amendment, 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.
3:49:01 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 114-230 to ensure that any rule intended to ensure the safety of natural g as or hazardous materials pipelines or prevent, mitigate, or reduce the impact of spills from such pipelines is not considered a “major rule” under the bill.
3:49:03 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 5.
3:56:52 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment, 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.
3:57:17 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, No. 6 printed in part B of House Report 114-230 to exempt rules pertaining to the protection of the public health or safety from the requirements of the Act.
3:57:21 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 6.
4:02:30 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:03:06 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Cicilline, No. 7 printed in part B of House Report 114-230 to provide a “special rule” pertaining to the safety of any products specifically designed to be used or consumed by a child under the age of 2 years (including cribs, car seats, and infant formula).
4:03:10 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 7.
4:08:00 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cicilline demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:08:42 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Nadler, No. 9 printed in part B of House Report 114-230 to exempt from the bill’s congressional approval requirement any rule pertaining to nuclear reactor safety standards in order to prevent nuclear meltdowns like the one in Fukushima.
4:08:45 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 9.
4:17:06 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
4:17:48 P.M.	H.R. 427	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pocan, No. 10 printed in part B of House Report 114-230 to exempt the Department of Veterans Affairs from the requirements of this legislation as they relate to rulemaking for the availability of affordable medication and effective healthcare management for veterans.
4:17:51 P.M.	H.R. 427	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan amendment No. 10.
4:23:34 P.M.	H.R. 427	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pocan amendment, 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.
4:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 427	Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise.
4:24:17 P.M.	H.R. 427	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
4:24:27 P.M.	H.R. 427	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 427 as unfinished business.
4:25:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:55:24 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 28.
4:56:28 P.M.	H.R. 427	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 427 — “To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.”
4:57:00 P.M.	H.R. 427	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
4:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 427	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.
5:28:47 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Young (IA) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 – 159 (Roll no. 473).
5:28:48 P.M.		SPEAKING OUT OF ORDER – The Chair recognized Mr. Crenshaw to address the House out of order. At the conclusion of those remarks, the Committee of the Whole will resume 2 minute voting.
5:37:44 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 167 (Roll no. 474).
5:41:27 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 246 (Roll no. 475).
5:45:37 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 244 (Roll no. 476).
5:49:24 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 242 (Roll no. 477).
5:53:16 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 243 (Roll no. 478).
5:56:40 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Nadler amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 241 (Roll no. 479).
6:00:02 P.M.	H.R. 427	On agreeing to the Pocan amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 239 (Roll no. 480).
6:00:22 P.M.	H.R. 427	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 427.
6:01:19 P.M.	H.R. 427	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:01:32 P.M.	H.R. 427	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.
6:01:43 P.M.	H.R. 427	Mr. Nolan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6:02:06 P.M.	H.R. 427	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan 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 ensure that rules to protect Social Security and Medicare would not be undermined by the underlying legislation such as: rules that would prevent an increase in Social Security the retirement age, rules that would restrict Medicare benefit changes, or rules that would prohibit the transformation of Medicare into a voucher system.
6:11:48 P.M.	H.R. 427	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:18:24 P.M.	H.R. 427	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 167 – 241 (Roll no. 481).
6:25:01 P.M.	H.R. 427	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 – 165 (Roll no. 482).
6:25:02 P.M.	H.R. 427	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:17 P.M.	H. Res. 387	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 387 — “Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
6:25:37 P.M.	H. Res. 387	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
6:25:43 P.M.	H. Res. 387	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:45 P.M.		APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL OBJECTORS – On behalf of the Majority and Minority Leaderships, the Chair announced that the official objectors for the Private Calendar for the 114th Congress were as follows: For the Majority: Messrs. Goodlatte, Sensenbrenner and Gowdy; For the Minority: Messrs. Serrano, Nadler and Ms. Bass.
6:26:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:41:01 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Tom McClintock. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. McClintock notified the House that he had been served with a non-party subpoena, issued by the Madera County Superior Court, Madera County, California, for documents in a civil case and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
6:41:46 P.M.		Commission on Care – Pursuant to section 202(a) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-146), the Minority Leader appointed Mr. Michael Blecker of San Francisco, California, to the Commission on Care.
6:41:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:21:00 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 388.
7:21:29 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The proceeded with further Special Order speeches.
8:41:28 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:41:41 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:41:42 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 29, 2015.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 7/27 the House

07/27/2015 Nativegrl77

Schedule for Monday, July 27, 2015

The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Monday, July 27, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill. All time during adjournment of the Senate will count post-cloture on the Kirk amendment #2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization). If no agreement is reached, all post-cloture time on the Kirk amendment #2327 will expire at approximately 10:00pm Monday night.

Pending Amendments to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill

McConnell amendment #2266, as modified (highway substitute)

McConnell for Kirk first degree amendment # 2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization)

McConnell first degree amendment to underlying bill #2329 (2 month surface transportation extension)

McConnell second degree amendment #2330 to SA #2329 (date change)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

McConnell motion to instruct the Sergeant At Arms to request the presence of absent senators; agreed to: 79-14.
Adoption of McConnell for Kirk-Cantwell-Heitkamp amendment #2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization); adopted: 64-29.
Motion to invoke cloture on McConnell amendment #2266, as modified (highway/transportation substitute); invoked: 62-32.

Legislative Business

Passed H.R.876, NOTICE Act.

Adopted S.Res.231, honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Last Floor Action:
12:18:40 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:00:51 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:01:10 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Carlos Curbelo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:02:04 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.
12:18:40 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.
2:00:20 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:40 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:43 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:08 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02:09 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 24, 2015 at 10:19 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 23 with an amendment, H.R. 2499 with an amendment and H.R. 1626.
2:12:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. today.
3:00:40 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.
3:00:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:00:50 P.M.	H.R. 1138	Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1138 — “To establish certain wilderness areas in central Idaho and to authorize various land conveyances involving National Forest System land and Bureau of Land Management land in central Idaho, and for other purposes.”
3:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 1138	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:00:55 P.M.	H.R. 1138	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1138.
3:09:00 P.M.	H.R. 1138	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:20 P.M.	H.R. 1138	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:09:31 P.M.	H.R. 774	Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 774 — “To strengthen enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, to amend the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to implement the Antigua Convention, and for other purposes.”
3:09:43 P.M.	H.R. 774	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:45 P.M.	H.R. 774	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 774.
3:18:11 P.M.	H.R. 774	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 774	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:19:18 P.M.	H.R. 1831	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1831 — “To establish the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking, and for other purposes.”
3:19:30 P.M.	H.R. 1831	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:19:31 P.M.	H.R. 1831	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1831.
3:29:11 P.M.	H.R. 1831	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:12 P.M.	H.R. 1831	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:32:33 P.M.	H.J. Res. 61	Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. H.J. Res. 61 — “Amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
3:32:44 P.M.	H.J. Res. 61	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:32:46 P.M.	H.J. Res. 61	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 61.
3:43:44 P.M.	H.J. Res. 61	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:45 P.M.	H.J. Res. 61	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:45:35 P.M.	S. 1482	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1482 — “To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-based educational aid.”
3:45:49 P.M.	S. 1482	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:45:50 P.M.	S. 1482	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1482.
3:54:58 P.M.	S. 1482	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.
3:55:37 P.M.	H.R. 1656	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1656 — “To provide for additional resources for the Secret Service, and to improve protections for restricted areas.”
3:55:55 P.M.	H.R. 1656	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:55:59 P.M.	H.R. 1656	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1656.
4:10:11 P.M.	H.R. 1656	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.
4:11:09 P.M.	H.R. 1634	Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1634 — “To strengthen accountability for deployment of border security technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 1634	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:11:35 P.M.	H.R. 1634	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.
4:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 1634	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:40 P.M.	H.R. 1634	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:19:33 P.M.	H.R. 998	Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 998 — “To establish the conditions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish preclearance facilities, conduct preclearance operations, and provide customs services outside the United States, and for other purposes.”
4:19:42 P.M.	H.R. 998	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:19:58 P.M.	H.R. 998	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 998.
4:26:30 P.M.	H.R. 998	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:32 P.M.	H.R. 998	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:27:09 P.M.	H.R. 2750	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2750 — “To reform programs of the Transportation Security Administration, streamline transportation security regulations, and for other purposes.”
4:27:31 P.M.	H.R. 2750	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:27:37 P.M.	H.R. 2750	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2750.
4:35:52 P.M.	H.R. 2750	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:35:53 P.M.	H.R. 2750	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:36:05 P.M.	H.R. 2770	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2770 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain maintenance of security-related technology at airports, and for other purposes.”
4:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 2770	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:36:37 P.M.	H.R. 2770	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2770.
4:41:26 P.M.	H.R. 2770	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.
4:42:02 P.M.	H.R. 2843	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2843 — “To require certain improvements in the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck expedited screening program, and for other purposes.”
4:42:04 P.M.	H.R. 2843	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:42:05 P.M.	H.R. 2843	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2843.
4:49:02 P.M.	H.R. 2843	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:03 P.M.	H.R. 2843	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:31 P.M.	H.R. 2127	Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2127 — “To direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to limit access to expedited airport security screening at an airport security checkpoint to participants of the PreCheck program and other known low-risk passengers, and for other purposes.”
4:49:43 P.M.	H.R. 2127	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:49:44 P.M.	H.R. 2127	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2127.
4:55:13 P.M.	H.R. 2127	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:55:17 P.M.	H.R. 2127	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:00 P.M.	H.R. 1300	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1300 — “To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers, and for other purposes.”
4:56:01 P.M.	H.R. 1300	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:02 P.M.	H.R. 1300	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1300.
5:06:54 P.M.	H.R. 1300	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.
5:07:11 P.M.	H.R. 2206	Mr. King (NY) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2206 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities, and for other purposes.”
5:07:24 P.M.	H.R. 2206	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:25 P.M.	H.R. 2206	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2206.
5:14:32 P.M.	H.R. 2206	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:14:34 P.M.	H.R. 2206	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:05 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Mr. Chabot moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
5:15:54 P.M.	H.R. 2499	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2499.
5:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 2499	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
5:35:23 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:58 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:21 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.
6:30:25 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:49 P.M.	S. 1482	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1482 — “To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-based educational aid.”
6:58:31 P.M.	S. 1482	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 0 (Roll no. 467).
6:58:31 P.M.	S. 1482	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:04 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of last week’s shooting in Lafayette, Lousiana.
7:02:08 P.M.	H.R. 1656	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1656 — “To provide for additional resources for the Secret Service, and to improve protections for restricted areas.”
7:09:54 P.M.	H.R. 1656	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 – 16 (Roll no. 468).
7:09:54 P.M.	H.R. 1656	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 2770	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2770 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain maintenance of security-related technology at airports, and for other purposes.”
7:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 2770	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 – 0 (Roll no. 469).
7:16:36 P.M.	H.R. 2770	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:59 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 380.
7:18:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 64	Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:18:02 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 64	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 64 — “Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.”
7:18:21 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 64	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:18:22 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 64	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:20:04 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
7:20:13 P.M.	H.R. 675	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 675 — “To increase, effective as of December 1, 2015, 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.”
7:20:33 P.M.	H.R. 675	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:35 P.M.	H.R. 675	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 675.
7:37:30 P.M.	H.R. 675	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7:38:24 P.M.	H.R. 1607	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1607 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.”
7:38:41 P.M.	H.R. 1607	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:38:44 P.M.	H.R. 1607	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1607.
7:51:04 P.M.	H.R. 1607	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:51:06 P.M.	H.R. 1607	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:51:22 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 876.
7:51:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
8:00:08 P.M.		Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:00:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:00:32 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 28, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 2:00pm on Sunday, July 26, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill.

The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to the substitute amendment #2266, as modified, and the underlying bill is set for 2:30pm on Sunday. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the Ex-Im reauthorization amendment #2327 is also set for 2:30pm.

3:00pm Sunday—3 roll call votes expected:

Cloture on McConnell amendment #2328 (ACA repeal), if cloture is not invoked, then
Cloture on Kirk amendment #2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization), if cloture is invoked, then
Cruz appeal of the chair: Shall the ruling of the chair stand as the decision of the Senate?

Pending Amendments to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill

McConnell amendment #2266, as modified (highway substitute)

McConnell for Kirk first degree amendment # 2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization)

McConnell second degree amendment # 2328 to SA #2327 (repeal the Affordable Care Act)

McConnell first degree amendment to underlying bill #2329 (2 month surface transportation extension)

McConnell second degree amendment #2330 to SA #2329 (date change)

Wrap Up for Sunday, July 26, 2015

Roll Call Votes

Cloture on McConnell amendment #2328 (ACA repeal); not invoked: 49-43.
Cloture on Kirk amendment #2327 (Ex-Im reauthorization); invoked: 67-26.

Legislative Business

Voice vote on Cruz appeal of the chair: Shall the ruling of the chair stand as the decision of the Senate; rule stands by voice vote.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.1861, prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood (Paul).

No Executive BusinessW

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Last Floor Action:
6:19:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 27, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:00am on Friday, July 24, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to vote on adoption of the motion to proceed to motion to proceed to H.R.22 , the legislative vehicle for the highway bill.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Adoption of the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill; agreed to: 51-26.

Legislative Business

Began the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.1861, Prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood (Paul).

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
6:19:19 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 27, 2015.

10:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Bohlman, The Harvest Church, Lexington, South Carolina
10:02:19 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
10:03:00 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Trott to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:05:03 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.
10:19:30 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 23, 2015 at 9:32 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1599.
10:20:48 A.M.	H. Res. 370	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 370 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
10:20:57 A.M.	H. Res. 370	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
11:09:13 A.M.	H. Res. 370	The previous question was ordered without objection.
11:09:50 A.M.	H. Res. 370	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 370 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Res. 370 until later in the legislative day.
11:10:25 A.M.	H.R. 1599	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 369. H.R. 1599 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes.”
11:10:30 A.M.	H.R. 1599	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
11:11:23 A.M.	H.R. 1599	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 369 and Rule XVIII.
11:11:24 A.M.	H.R. 1599	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:11:33 A.M.	H.R. 1599	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1599.
12:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to establish that if a U.S. company or their subsidiary labels their product as containing GMOs in any foreign country they must label the equivalent product the same way in the U.S.
12:21:54 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 1.
12:28:38 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to ensure tribal sovereignty to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically engineered plants on tribal lands.
12:29:00 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 2.
12:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment, 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.
12:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to prohibit the use of the term “natural” on food when a food consists of a genetically engineered plant.
12:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment No. 3.
12:46:06 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Pingree, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to strike the entire bill and adds back the section that creates a non-GMO certification program and label at USDA.
12:46:35 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 4.
1:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Pingree amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 1599	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:32:58 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 123 – 303 (Roll no. 459).
1:39:16 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 196 – 227 (Roll no. 460).
1:43:24 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 262 (Roll no. 461).
1:43:57 P.M.	H.R. 1599	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1599.
1:44:05 P.M.	H.R. 1599	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:44:17 P.M.	H.R. 1599	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.
1:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 – 150 (Roll no. 462).
1:51:36 P.M.	H.R. 1599	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:51:59 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to change the title of the bill to read “A bill to enact the ‘Deny Americans the Right to Know Act’ or the ‘DARK Act’.”.
2:08:37 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Polis of Colorado amendment to the title Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 87 – 337 (Roll no. 463).
2:08:47 P.M.	H.R. 1599	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:59 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 370, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:09:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 370 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
2:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 464).
2:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. H.R. 3009 — “To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
2:17:46 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
2:18:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.
3:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 3009	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Mr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3:32:26 P.M.	H.R. 3009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the Attorney General may not reduce or eliminate any funding provided to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, if the Attorney General determines that the reduction or elimination would result in: (1) an increase in the overall crime rate, including an increase in domestic violence, sex trafficking, or crimes against children; or (2) a decrease in the number of trained law enforcement officers. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
3:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 3009	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:08:17 P.M.	H.R. 3009	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 465).
4:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 466).
4:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:20:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:34:35 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 23, 2015, it adjourn to meet at noon, Monday July 27, 2015, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:34:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:48:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:19:08 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:19:18 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:19:19 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 27, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.22, post-cloture. All time during adjournment of the Senate will count post-cloture.

WRAP UP

No Roll Call Votes

Legislative Business

Passed Cal. #114, H.R.23, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015.

Passed Cal. #149, H.R.2499, To amend the Small Business Act to increase access to capital for veteran entrepreneurs, to help create jobs, and for other purposes with a Vitter amendment

Discharged HSGAC and passed H.R.1626, DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015

S.Res.229, designating July 26, 2015, as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day”

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Last Floor Action:
1:52:19 P.M. -H.R. 1599
On agreeing to the Polis of Colorado amendment to the title Roll Call 463 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

10:00:21 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:42 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Brian Bohlman, The Harvest Church, Lexington, South Carolina
10:02:19 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Ms. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
10:03:00 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Trott to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:05:03 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.
10:19:30 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 23, 2015 at 9:32 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1599.
10:20:48 A.M.	H. Res. 370	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 370 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
10:20:57 A.M.	H. Res. 370	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
11:09:13 A.M.	H. Res. 370	The previous question was ordered without objection.
11:09:50 A.M.	H. Res. 370	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 370 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Res. 370 until later in the legislative day.
11:10:25 A.M.	H.R. 1599	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 369. H.R. 1599 — “To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes.”
11:10:30 A.M.	H.R. 1599	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
11:11:23 A.M.	H.R. 1599	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 369 and Rule XVIII.
11:11:24 A.M.	H.R. 1599	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
11:11:33 A.M.	H.R. 1599	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1599.
12:21:52 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to establish that if a U.S. company or their subsidiary labels their product as containing GMOs in any foreign country they must label the equivalent product the same way in the U.S.
12:21:54 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 1.
12:28:38 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:28:57 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to ensure tribal sovereignty to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically engineered plants on tribal lands.
12:29:00 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 2.
12:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment, 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.
12:37:00 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Ms. DeLauro, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to prohibit the use of the term “natural” on food when a food consists of a genetically engineered plant.
12:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment No. 3.
12:46:06 P.M.	H.R. 1599	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
12:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Ms. Pingree, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 114-216 to strike the entire bill and adds back the section that creates a non-GMO certification program and label at USDA.
12:46:35 P.M.	H.R. 1599	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 4.
1:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Pingree amendment; Failed by voice vote.
1:04:58 P.M.	H.R. 1599	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:32:58 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 459).
1:39:16 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 460).
1:43:24 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the DeLauro amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 461).
1:43:57 P.M.	H.R. 1599	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1599.
1:44:05 P.M.	H.R. 1599	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:44:17 P.M.	H.R. 1599	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.
1:51:34 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 462).
1:51:36 P.M.	H.R. 1599	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:51:59 P.M.	H.R. 1599	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, to change the title of the bill to read “A bill to enact the ‘Deny Americans the Right to Know Act’ or the ‘DARK Act’.”.
1:52:19 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Polis of Colorado amendment to the title Roll Call 463 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

2:08:37 P.M.	H.R. 1599	On agreeing to the Polis of Colorado amendment to the title Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 87 – 337 (Roll no. 463).
2:08:47 P.M.	H.R. 1599	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:08:59 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H. Res. 370, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:09:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 370 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
2:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 – 174 (Roll no. 464).
2:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 370	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. H.R. 3009 — “To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.”
2:17:46 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
2:18:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.
3:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 3009	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Mr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3:32:26 P.M.	H.R. 3009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the Attorney General may not reduce or eliminate any funding provided to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, if the Attorney General determines that the reduction or elimination would result in: (1) an increase in the overall crime rate, including an increase in domestic violence, sex trafficking, or crimes against children; or (2) a decrease in the number of trained law enforcement officers. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
3:41:37 P.M.	H.R. 3009	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:08:17 P.M.	H.R. 3009	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 – 239 (Roll no. 465).
4:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 – 179 (Roll no. 466).
4:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 3009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:20:30 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:20:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:34:35 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 23, 2015, it adjourn to meet at noon, Monday July 27, 2015, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:34:47 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:48:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:19:08 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:19:18 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:19:19 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 27, 2015.