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Please READ about CONGRESS 7/23 HR3009, HR369 & HR370

07/23/2015 Nativegrl77

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”

No Executive Business

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Please Read about HR3009 HR369 and HR370

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.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 7/22 the House

07/22/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first hour and the Democrats controlling the second hour.

As a reminder, there will be a special Democratic Caucus Luncheon from 12:30 to 2:15p.m.

The Senate stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill, upon reconsideration; invoked: 62-36.

Legislative Business

Passed Calendar #151, S.1599, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2015, with a committee-reported substitute.

Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
5:22:57 P.M. -H.R. 1734
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Adams amendment No. 5.

Last Floor Action:
10:01:06 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate.

At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

10:00:40 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:46 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott R. Tipton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:06 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.

11:02:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:10 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
12:00:14 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:02 P.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. Mr. McClintock demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock 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.
12:02:10 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.
12:02:28 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.
12:28:13 P.M.	H. Res. 369	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 369 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.”
12:32:58 P.M.	H. Res. 369	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 369.
1:53:03 P.M.	H. Res. 369	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 – 167 (Roll no. 450).
2:02:36 P.M.	H. Res. 369	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 175 (Roll no. 451).
2:02:37 P.M.	H. Res. 369	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:09:24 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 169, 2 Present (Roll no. 452).
2:10:29 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
2:14:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
2:15:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 22.
4:01:21 P.M.		Mr. Shimkus asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 23. Agreed to without objection.
4:01:28 P.M.	H.R. 1734	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 369. H.R. 1734 — “To amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.”
4:01:33 P.M.	H.R. 1734	Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
4:01:46 P.M.	H.R. 1734	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 369 and Rule XVIII.
4:01:46 P.M.	H.R. 1734	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:01:53 P.M.	H.R. 1734	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1734.
4:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Mr. Shimkus, numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 114-216 to update the reference to the final rule and instead of referencing the date it was signed by the Administrator it inserts the date the final rule was published in the Federal Register.
4:58:52 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shimkus amendment No. 1.
5:00:16 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Shimkus amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:24 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Mr. Pallone, numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 114-216 to preserve transparency requirements in EPA’s final coal ash rule to ensure public access to information and accountability.
5:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 2.
5:05:24 P.M.	H.R. 1734	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:06:21 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Ms. Castor (FL), numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 114-216 to preserve cleanup requirements in EPA’s final coal ash rule to protect public health and ensure that air and groundwater pollution is addressed quickly and effectively.
5:07:16 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 3.
5:12:44 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Mr. Connolly, numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 114-216 to require all inactive surface impoundments follow post-closure groundwater monitoring standards pursuant to section 257.104 subsections (b) and (c) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.
5:14:22 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 4.
5:21:31 P.M.	H.R. 1734	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Ms. Adams, numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 114-216 to require the owner or operator of a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment to survey all drinking water supply wells that are within a half mile and down-gradient of the established waste boundary. Also requires the owner or operator of a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment to supply an alternative source of safe drinking water within 24 hours if well water sampling exceeds groundwater standards.
5:22:57 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Adams amendment No. 5.

5:30:22 P.M.	H.R. 1734	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Adams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Adams demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 1734	An amendment, offered by Mr. Butterfield, numbered 6 printd in Part C of House Report 114-216 to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prevent the legislation from going into effect if it is determined to have a negative impact on vulnerable populations. Vulnerable populations include infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, the elderly, individuals with preexisting medical conditions, individuals who work at coal combustion residuals treatment or disposal facilities, members of any other appropriate population identified by the Administrator based on consideration of socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic background, or other similar factors identified by the Administrator.
5:31:27 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Butterfield amendment No. 6.
5:38:16 P.M.	H.R. 1734	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Butterfield amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Butterfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
5:38:17 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
6:11:06 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Pallone amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 244 (Roll no. 453).
6:16:15 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Connolly amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 245 (Roll no. 454).
6:21:02 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Adams amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 455).
6:26:16 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 240 (Roll no. 456).
6:26:31 P.M.	H.R. 1734	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1734.
6:26:56 P.M.	H.R. 1734	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6:28:04 P.M.	H.R. 1734	Mr. Foster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
6:28:23 P.M.	H.R. 1734	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster motion to recommit with instructions pending a 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 require an agency implementing any coal ash permit ensure that all disposal sites meet criteria for design, construction, operation, and maintenance sufficient to prevent contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water, including the Great Lakes. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
6:36:07 P.M.	H.R. 1734	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:43:19 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 184 – 240 (Roll no. 457).
6:50:02 P.M.	H.R. 1734	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 258 – 166 (Roll no. 458).
6:50:03 P.M.	H.R. 1734	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:50:19 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 370.
6:51:27 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:00:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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Black History

the Senate CONGRESS 7/21 the House

07/21/2015 Nativegrl77

The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 21. Following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 12:30pm.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for a Highway bill.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes

Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for the Highway bill; not agreed to: 41-56.

Legislative Business

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business H.R.3038, Highway bill.

Adopted S.Res.227, condemning the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives, and expressing support and prayers for all those affected.

No Executive Business

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House Floor Activities
Legislative Day of July 21, 2015

Last Floor Action:
7:12:55 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Last Floor Action:
12:24:36 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

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

12:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:15 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Carlos Curbelo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 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.
12:24:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

2:00:13 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

2:00:14 P.M.

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:01:30 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:33 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Chabot to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:00 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:14:12 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:30 P.M. today.

4:31:26 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

4:32:06 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 21, 2015 at 3:15 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1177.

4:32:40 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

4:33:01 P.M.

H.R. 2256

Mr. Benishek moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2256 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the Veterans Health Administration and the furnishing of hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

4:33:11 P.M.

H.R. 2256

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:33:31 P.M.

H.R. 2256

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2256.

4:49:40 P.M.

H.R. 2256

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:49:55 P.M.

H.R. 1599

Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1599. Agreed to without objection.

4:54:00 P.M.

H.R. 1557

Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1557 — “To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal government, and for other purposes.”

4:54:03 P.M.

H.R. 1557

Considered under suspension of the rules.

4:54:12 P.M.

H.R. 1557

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1557.

5:09:20 P.M.

H.R. 1557

5:09:57 P.M.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2015 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-49).

5:12:56 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

5:42:06 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

5:42:11 P.M.

H.R. 237

Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 237 — “To authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.”

5:42:28 P.M.

H.R. 237

Considered under suspension of the rules.

5:42:30 P.M.

H.R. 237

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 237.

5:57:37 P.M.

H.R. 237

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

5:57:39 P.M.

H.R. 237

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:57:56 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.

6:30:10 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 21.

6:30:15 P.M.

Mr. Frelinghuysen filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3128.

6:30:35 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.

6:31:21 P.M.

H.R. 1557

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1557 — “To amend the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and expand accountability within the Federal government, and for other purposes.”

6:58:09 P.M.

H.R. 1557

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 – 0 (Roll no. 448).

6:58:10 P.M.

H.R. 1557

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:59:00 P.M.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in honor of the U.S. Marine and U.S. Navy victims of the Chattanooga, TN tragedy.

7:04:33 P.M.

H.R. 2256

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2256 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on the Veterans Health Administration and the furnishing of hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

7:11:18 P.M.

H.R. 2256

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 449).

7:11:18 P.M.

H.R. 2256

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:11:22 P.M.

H.R. 2256

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

7:11:42 P.M.

Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 369.

7:12:55 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:30:56 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:07:18 P.M.		Mr. Franks (AZ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:07:25 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:07:26 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 22, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:40am tomorrow, Friday, July 17, 2015 for a pro forma session only.

The Senate will not be in session on Monday, July 20.

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for a Highway bill.

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Last Floor Action:
2:03:21 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 21, 2015.

Last Floor Action:
1:23:37 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2015.

2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:00:23 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Pete Sessions to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:00:59 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Timothy Kesicki, SJ, Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC.
2:02:12 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:16 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:42 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 17, 2015 at 1:46 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 192 and S. 139.
2:03:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 21, 2015.

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17The Senate stands adjourned until 10:40am tomorrow, Friday, July 17, 2015 for a pro forma session only.

The Senate will not be in session on Monday, July 20. The Senate will convene at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 21. Following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each until 12:30pm. The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.22, the legislative vehicle for a Highway bill.

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Last Floor Action: 1:23:37 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2015.

9:00:11 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:18 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:31 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:33 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Crawford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:50 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.
9:12:29 A.M.	H.R. 2898	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 362. H.R. 2898 — “To provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes.”
9:12:34 A.M.	H.R. 2898	The rule provide for consideration of the bills H.R. 2898 and H.R. 3038. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on both bills. The resolution makes in order further amendments printed in the report on H.R. 2898. For H.R. 3038, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on both bills.
9:13:15 A.M.	H.R. 2898	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 362 and Rule XVIII.
9:13:16 A.M.	H.R. 2898	The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:13:43 A.M.	H.R. 2898	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2898.
10:34:08 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-204 to make one technical change and one clarifying change to the bill.
10:34:10 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 1.
10:40:24 A.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:40:53 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-204 to add water hyacinth to the list of invasive species to be considered for the pilot project established under the legislation.
10:40:55 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 2.
10:47:35 A.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:47:55 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. Garamendi, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-204 to direct the Secretaries to collaborate with the California Department of Water Resources to install a fish screen at the Delta Cross Channel Gates.
10:47:56 A.M.	H.R. 2898	Debate – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 3.
10:57:15 A.M.	H.R. 2898	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:57:52 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-204 to update feasibility study completion requirements to align with a recently-signed MOU between the project joint powers authority and the Bureau of Reclamation.
10:57:53 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 4.
11:05:02 A.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:05:20 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. Calvert, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-204 to create a more balanced approach between user group interests on the Restoration Fund Advisory Board by adding a seat for a member representing a wildlife entity that primarily focuses on waterfowl.
11:05:23 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment No. 5.
11:10:51 A.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the Calvert amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:11:11 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-204 to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish an annual report detailing the instream flows released for the Central Valley Project and measured outcomes as a result of those flows.
11:11:14 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 6.
11:17:02 A.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the Costa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
11:17:29 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-204 to improve due process by providing contractors of a federal water project in California and Oregon ESA applicant status, ensuring that contractors are properly informed of and may provide input to ESA consultations that may impact operations of the project.
11:17:31 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 7.
11:26:10 A.M.	H.R. 2898	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaMalfa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:26:36 A.M.	H.R. 2898	An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-204 to fund water reclamation programs and water reuse projects so that the Bureau of Reclamation may investigate more opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and naturally impaired ground and surface water in the 17 Western states and Hawaii.
11:27:19 A.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 362, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 8.
11:39:33 A.M.	H.R. 2898	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Lummis demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
11:40:22 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debate earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12:07:08 P.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 236 (Roll no. 443).
12:11:51 P.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 – 172 (Roll no. 444).
12:16:09 P.M.	H.R. 2898	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 179 – 242 (Roll no. 445).
12:16:20 P.M.	H.R. 2898	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2898.
12:16:59 P.M.	H.R. 2898	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:17:15 P.M.	H.R. 2898	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 2898	Mr. Bera moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Natural Resources.
12:17:37 P.M.	H.R. 2898	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to ensure that there is an adequate supply of water for: (1) residential drinking that is not tainted with arsenic, salt nitrates from fertilizers, industrial chemicals or harmful algae; (2) fighting wildfires; and (3) honoring Tribal water rights.
12:34:40 P.M.	H.R. 2898	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 239 (Roll no. 446).
12:40:47 P.M.	H.R. 2898	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 245 – 176 (Roll no. 447).
12:40:47 P.M.	H.R. 2898	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40:54 P.M.	H.R. 2898	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2898 , including striking the instruction “line 20” and inserting “after line 19” in amendment number 7.
1:07:39 P.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 16, 2015, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015, and that the order of the House of January 6, 2015, regarding morning-hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
1:07:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:22:58 P.M.		U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002) as amended, and the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of the following individuals on the part of the House to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2016: Mr. Larry Wortzel, Williamsburg, VA, and Mr. Peter Brookes, Springfield, VA.
1:23:22 P.M.		Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:23:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:23:37 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2015.