The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, July 16. Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act, post-cloture. The time during adjournment counts post-cloture.

At 10:45am, there will be a series of roll call votes. We expect at least 6 roll call votes, with the potential of more being added. The list of amendments that will be considered can be found below. We expect to consider Hatch through Warren with voice votes.

10:45am—at least 6 roll call votes expected:

1. Cruz SA #2180 (State-determined assessment)
2. Sanders SA #2177 (youth jobs) (60-vote threshold)
3. Coons SA #2243 (American Dream accounts) (60-vote threshold)
4. Burr SA #2247, as modified (formula)
5. Brown SA #2100 (full-service community schools grant).
6. Casey SA #2242 (universal pre-k) (60-vote threshold)

7. Hatch SA #2082 (early learning)
8. Warren SA #2106 (literacy development)
9. Schatz SA #2130 (assessments)
10. Murphy SA #2186 (Promise Neighborhoods program)
11. Nelson SA #2215, as modified (STEM)
12. Manchin SA #2222 (substance abuse)
13. Boozman SA #2231 (postsecondary education and workforce preparation)
14. Baldwin SA #2188 (needs of all levels of schooling)
15. Capito SA #2156 (State report card data)
16. Thune SA #2232 (Project SERV grants)
17. King SA #2256 (eligible tech and tech readiness)
18. Schatz SA #2240 (Native American language)
19. Warren SA #2249 (cross-tabulation of student data)

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Roll Call Votes:

1. Cruz SA #2180 (state-determined assessment); not agreed to: 40-58
2. Sanders SA #2177 (youth jobs) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 43-55
3. Coons SA #2243 (American Dream accounts) (60-vote threshold);  agreed to: 68-30
4. Burr SA #2247, as modified (formula); agreed to: 59-39
5. Brown SA #2100 (full-service community schools grant); agreed to 53-44
6. Casey SA #2242 (universal pre-k) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to 45-52
7. Motion to invoke cloture on S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act; agreed to: 79-18
8. Passage of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act; passed: 81-17

Legislative Business

Agreed to the following by Voice Vote:

1. Hatch SA #2082 (early learning)
2. Warren SA #2106 (literacy development)
3. Schatz SA #2130 (assessments)
4. Murphy SA #2186 (Promise Neighborhoods program)
5. Nelson SA #2215, as modified (STEM)
6. Manchin SA #2222 (substance abuse)
7. Boozman SA #2231 (postsecondary education and workforce preparation)
8. Baldwin SA #2188 (needs of all levels of schooling)
9. Capito SA #2156 (State report card data)
10. Thune SA #2232 (Project SERV grants)
11. King SA #2256 (eligible tech and tech readiness)
12. Schatz SA #2240 (Native American language)
13. Warren SA #2249 (cross-tabulation of student data)
14. Peters SA #2095 (financial literacy)
15. Alexander SA #2089 (substitute)

Passed by voice vote S.192, Older Americans Act

Discharged Finance and passed S.139, Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015

Began the rule 14 process to place H.R.3038, the House passed Highway extension through December 18, 2015

No Executive Business

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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.

Last Floor Action:
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.

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.

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Schedule for Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, July 15. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act. There will be 1 hour for debate equally divided prior to a cloture vote on Alexander amendment #2089 (substitute) If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours of post-cloture debate. If cloture is not invoked, there would be an immediate cloture vote on the underlying bill, S.1177. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to the substitute and underlying bill is 10:00am.

During Tuesday’s session, Senator McConnell moved to proceed to Calendar #19, H.R.22, Hire More Heroes Act, and filed cloture on the motion. We are told Senator McConnell intends to offer Highway legislation as a substitute amendment to the bill. The cloture vote on the motion to proceed would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday or upon disposition of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act, if cloture is invoked on the education bill, whichever is later.

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Motion to invoke cloture on Alexander-Murray SA #2089 (substitute); agreed to: 86-12
2. Markey SA #2176 (climate) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 44-53
3. Heitkamp SA #2171 (mental health) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 58-39
4. Kirk SA #2161 (resource equity) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 46-50
5. Murphy SA #2241 (accountability) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 43-54

No Legislative Business

 

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
12:45:16 P.M. -H. Res. 362
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 362.

10:00:22 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:57 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John R. Moolenaar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:18 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:14:00 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 15.
12:01:03 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. William Langford, Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Virginia
12:02:46 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. LaMalfa 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. LaMalfa 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.
12:03:07 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 P.M.	H.R. 2722	UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Luetkemeyer asked unanimous consent that the text of H.R. 2722, as proposed to be passed under suspension of the rules, be modified by the amendment at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
12:06:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 15, 2015 at 9:05 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1300, S. 756 and S. 1482.
12:08:18 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.
12:42:02 P.M.	H. Res. 362	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 362 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2898) to provide drought relief in the State of California, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3038) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
12:45:16 P.M.	H. Res. 362	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 362.

2:23:08 P.M.	H. Res. 362	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 – 182 (Roll no. 438).
2:31:21 P.M.	H. Res. 362	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 – 183 (Roll no. 439).
2:31:21 P.M.	H. Res. 362	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:08 P.M.	H.R. 3038	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 362. H.R. 3038 — “To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
2:33:13 P.M.	H.R. 3038	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.
2:33:46 P.M.	H.R. 3038	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3038.
3:35:31 P.M.	H.R. 3038	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:36:03 P.M.	H.R. 3038	Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
3:38:29 P.M.	H.R. 3038	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Van Hollen motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to raise an additional $41 billion in revenue that could fund infrastructure by preventing U.S. corporations from inverting their corporate residence from the United States to other low tax countries, such as Bermuda or the Cayman Islands.
3:46:25 P.M.	H.R. 3038	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
4:14:01 P.M.	H.R. 3038	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 244 (Roll no. 440).
4:21:46 P.M.	H.R. 3038	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 312 – 119 (Roll no. 441).
4:21:47 P.M.	H.R. 3038	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:21:55 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:22:02 P.M.	H.R. 2722	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2722 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer.”
4:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 2722	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 – 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 442).
4:29:25 P.M.	H.R. 2722	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:29:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
4:30:31 P.M.		Mr. Graves (LA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 16. Agreed to without objection.
4:31:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:32:21 P.M.	S. 984	Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 984 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices.”
4:32:46 P.M.	S. 984	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:32:50 P.M.	S. 984	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 984.
4:56:04 P.M.	S. 984	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:56:07 P.M.	S. 984	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:16 P.M.	S. 971	Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 971 —Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 971 to provide for an increase in the limit on the length of an agreement under the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program.”
4:56:30 P.M.	S. 971	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:56:34 P.M.	S. 971	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 971.
5:11:48 P.M.	S. 971	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:11:51 P.M.	S. 971	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:12:02 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:53 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:38:50 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:38:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:38:54 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 16, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act. During Monday’s session, Senator McConnell filed cloture on the Alexander substitute amendment #2089 and the underlying bill, S.1177. The filing deadline for first degree amendments to the Alexander substitute and the underlying bill is 2:30pm. Unless an agreement can be reached, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Wednesday.

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

 The following amendments are pending to S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act:

 Alexander-Murray SA #2089 (substitute)

Peters SA #2095 (financial literacy)

Warren SA #2120 (cross-tabulation)

Kirk SA #2161  (student resources)

Scott SA #2132 (low-income children)

Franken SA #2093 (student non-discrimination)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Scott SA #2132  (Title I portability) (60-vote threshold); not agreed to: 45-51
2. Booker SA #2169 (foster care); agreed to: 56-40
3. Isakson SA #2194 (parental rights); agreed to: 97-0
4. Lee SA #2162 (opt-out of assessments); not agreed to: 32-64
5. Franken SA #2093 (student non-discrimination) (60-vote threshold);  not agreed to: 52-45

 

Legislative Business

Agreed to the following by Voice Vote:

1. Portman SA #2137 (dual enrollment)
2. Bennet SA #2159 (parental engagement)
3. Bennet SA #2210 (limit assessment time)

Passed Calendar #1300, Adoptive Family Relief Act.

Passed Calendar #117, S.756, Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2015

Passed Calendar #146, S.1482, Need-Based Financial Aid Act of 2015

Adopted S.Res.204, a resolution recognizing June 20, 2015 as “World Refugee Day”

Adopted S.Res.223, a resolution designating September 2015 as “National Child Awareness Month”

Executive Business

Confirmed the following nominations by voice votes:

Executive Calendar #133, Romonia S. Dixon, of Arizona, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #134, Victoria Ann Hughes, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #135, Richard Christman, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #206, Eric P. Liu, of Washington, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #207, Dean A. Reuter, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

Executive Calendar #208, Shamina Singh, of New York. to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service

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Last Floor Action:
1:10:34 P.M. -H.R. 1047
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1047.

10:00:44 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:49 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Carlos Curbelo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:08 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.
10:37:06 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 14.
12:01:07 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Walorski to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:16 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:36:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:37:28 P.M.	H.R. 2722	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2722 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer.”
12:37:39 P.M.	H.R. 2722	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:37:41 P.M.	H.R. 2722	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2722.
12:54:04 P.M.	H.R. 2722	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12:54:24 P.M.	H.R. 251	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 251 — “To transfer the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of the Secretary, and for other purposes.”
12:54:38 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:54:40 P.M.	H.R. 251	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 251.
1:09:47 P.M.	H.R. 251	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:10:21 P.M.	H.R. 1047	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1047 — “To authorize private nonprofit organizations to administer permanent housing rental assistance provided through the Continuum of Care Program under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
1:10:32 P.M.	H.R. 1047	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 1047	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1047.

1:21:10 P.M.	H.R. 1047	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:21:12 P.M.	H.R. 1047	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 2482	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2482 — “To amend the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990.”
1:21:46 P.M.	H.R. 2482	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:21:48 P.M.	H.R. 2482	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2482.
1:30:09 P.M.	H.R. 2482	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 2482	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:30:41 P.M.	H.R. 2997	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2997 — “To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units.”
1:30:51 P.M.	H.R. 2997	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 2997	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2997.
1:39:31 P.M.	H.R. 2997	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:40:06 P.M.	H.R. 1408	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1408 — “To require certain Federal banking agencies to conduct a study of the appropriate capital requirements for mortgage servicing assets for nonsystemic banking institutions, and for other purposes.”
1:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 1408	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:40:18 P.M.	H.R. 1408	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1408.
1:54:44 P.M.	H.R. 1408	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:54:46 P.M.	H.R. 1408	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:54:49 P.M.	H.R. 1408	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
1:55:28 P.M.	H.R. 432	Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 432 — “To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to prevent duplicative regulation of advisers of small business investment companies.”
1:55:36 P.M.	H.R. 432	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:55:37 P.M.	H.R. 432	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 432.
2:10:31 P.M.	H.R. 432	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:10:34 P.M.	H.R. 432	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:10:55 P.M.	H.R. 1334	Mr. Hurt (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1334 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies.”
2:11:35 P.M.	H.R. 1334	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:11:37 P.M.	H.R. 1334	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1334.
2:23:37 P.M.	H.R. 1334	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:23:39 P.M.	H.R. 1334	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:40 P.M.	H.R. 1723	Mr. Hurt (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1723 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise Form S-1 so as to permit smaller reporting companies to use forward incorporation by reference for such form.”
2:24:16 P.M.	H.R. 1723	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:24:19 P.M.	H.R. 1723	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1723.
2:35:22 P.M.	H.R. 1723	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 1847	Mr. Hurt (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1847 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange Act to repeal the indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities under such Acts.”
2:36:33 P.M.	H.R. 1847	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:36:36 P.M.	H.R. 1847	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1847.
2:49:14 P.M.	H.R. 1847	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:49:16 P.M.	H.R. 1847	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:50:30 P.M.	H.R. 2064	Mr. Hurt (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2064 — “To amend certain provisions of the securities laws relating to the treatment of emerging growth companies.”
2:50:39 P.M.	H.R. 2064	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:50:56 P.M.	H.R. 2064	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2064.
3:06:48 P.M.	H.R. 2064	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:49 P.M.	H.R. 2064	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:07:45 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.
3:08:03 P.M.	H.R. 251	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 251 — “To transfer the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of the Secretary, and for other purposes.”
3:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 251	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 1 (Roll no. 435).
3:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 251	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:37:32 P.M.	H.R. 2997	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2997 — “To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units.”
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 2997	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 28 (Roll no. 436).
3:46:33 P.M.	H.R. 2997	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:47:05 P.M.	H.R. 1723	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1723 — “To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise Form S-1 so as to permit smaller reporting companies to use forward incorporation by reference for such form.”
3:55:01 P.M.	H.R. 1723	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 – 0 (Roll no. 437).
3:55:01 P.M.	H.R. 1723	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:07:25 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
4:39:23 P.M.		Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 362.
4:39:56 P.M.		Mr. Aderholt filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3049.
4:40:05 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.
6:18:28 P.M.		Mr. Sherman moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:18:44 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:18:45 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote in relation to the following amendments:

Hatch SA #2080 (student privacy policy)

Kaine SA #2118 (post-secondary remediation)

We expect one of those amendments to be considered by voice vote.

The following amendments are pending to S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act:

 Alexander-Murray SA #2089 (substitute)

Peters SA #2095 (financial literacy)

Warren SA #2120 (crosstabulation)

Kirk SA #2161 (student resources)

Scott SA #2132 (low-income children)

Hatch-Markey SA #2080 (student privacy)

Franken SA #2093 (student non-discrimination)

Kaine SA #2118 (post-secondary remediation)

Wrap-up for Monday, July 13, 2015

Roll Call Votes:

1. Hatch SA #2080 (student privacy policy); Agreed to 89-0

 

Legislative Business:

Kaine SA #2118 (post-secondary remediation) was agreed to by voice vote

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
12:14:31 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 13, 2015.

12:00:03 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:13 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom Emmer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:31 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.
12:23:29 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
2:00:15 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:27 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:31 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:56 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:10:58 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 10, 2015 at 12:53 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2620, S. 143, S. 1180, and S. 1359.
2:11:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
4:00:19 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
4:00:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:00:33 P.M.	H.R. 1023	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1023 — “To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide for increased limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control.”
4:00:50 P.M.	H.R. 1023	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:52 P.M.	H.R. 1023	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1023.
4:12:10 P.M.	H.R. 1023	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:12 P.M.	H.R. 1023	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:12:41 P.M.	H.R. 208	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 208 — “To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to make loans to certain businesses, homeowners, and renters affected by Superstorm Sandy.”
4:12:50 P.M.	H.R. 208	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:12:51 P.M.	H.R. 208	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 208.
4:22:31 P.M.	H.R. 208	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:46 P.M.	H.R. 208	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 208	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:23:06 P.M.	H.R. 2670	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2670 — “To amend the Small Business Act to provide for expanded participation in the microloan program, and for other purposes.”
4:23:23 P.M.	H.R. 2670	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:24 P.M.	H.R. 2670	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2670.
4:40:51 P.M.	H.R. 2670	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:40:52 P.M.	H.R. 2670	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 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.”
4:41:14 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:41:15 P.M.	H.R. 2499	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2499.
4:52:05 P.M.	H.R. 2499	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.
4:53:18 P.M.	H.R. 387	Mr. Cook moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 387 — “To provide for certain land to be taken into trust for the benefit of Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.”
4:53:35 P.M.	H.R. 387	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:53:36 P.M.	H.R. 387	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 387.
5:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 387	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:02:38 P.M.	H.R. 387	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today
6:30:11 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 13.
6:30:26 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:41 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Considered as unfinished business. 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.”
6:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 2499	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 1 (Roll no. 434).
6:57:06 P.M.	H.R. 2499	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:57:07 P.M.	H.R. 2898	UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT – Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Natural Resources be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 2898. Agreed to without objection.
6:57:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
6:58:22 P.M.	S. 179	Mr. Duncan (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 179 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 3rd Avenue, NW, in Chisholm, Minnesota, as the “James L. Oberstar Memorial Post Office Building”.”
6:58:45 P.M.	S. 179	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:58:46 P.M.	S. 179	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 179.
7:26:34 P.M.	S. 179	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:26:36 P.M.	S. 179	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:26:45 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:38:08 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:39:26 P.M.		Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:39:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:39:33 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 14, 2015.

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The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote in relation to the following amendments:

• Hatch SA #2080 (student privacy policy)
• Kaine SA #2118 (post-secondary remediation)

We expect one of those amendments to be considered by voice vote.

The following amendments are pending to S.1177, Every Child Achieves Act:

1. Alexander-Murray SA #2089 (substitute)
2. Peters SA #2095 (financial literacy)
3. Warren SA #2120 (crosstabulation)
4. Kirk SA #2161 (student resources)
5. Scott SA #2132 (low-income children)
6. Hatch-Markey SA #2080 (student privacy)
7. Franken SA #2093 (student non-discrimination)
8. Kaine SA #2118 (post-secondary remediation)

WRAP UP

Roll Call Votes:

1. Daines SA #2110 (Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act); not agreed to: 44-54
2. Brown SA #2099 (site source resource coordinator); agreed to: 98-0
3. Toomey SA #2094 as modified (background checks); agreed to: 98-0
4. Motion to Invoke Cloture on the McConnell Compound Motion to go to Conference on H.R.1735, NDAA; agreed to: 81-15
5. Reed Motion to Instruct Conferees (OCO funding); not agreed to: 44-52

 

Legislative Business:

Passed H.R.2620, to amend the U.S. Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act.

Passed S.143, United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015

Passed S.1180, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, with committee reported amendments.

Passed S.1359, E-Warranty Act of 2015

Adopted S.Res.219, Designating July 25, 2015, as “National Day of the American Cowboy”

Adopted S.Res.220, Commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the Medora Musical

Adopted S.Res.221, Recognizing the 100^th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park

Agreed to the following amendments by Voice Vote:

1. Portman SA#2147 (recovery support services)
2. Manchin SA #2103 (volunteerism and community service)
3. Kaine SA#2096 (career and technical education)
4. Heller SA #2121 (consultation with governors)
5. Feinstein SA #2087 (homeless certification)
6. Fischer SA #2079 (local governance)
7. Motion to Instruct the Chair to Appoint Conferees with Respect to H.R.1735

Notwithstanding adoption of the Gardner amendment #2119, the page and line numbers were modified.

No Executive Business

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Last Floor Action:
12:14:31 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 13, 2015.

9:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:08 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:34 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. Mr. Womack 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. Womack 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.
9:01:51 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:12 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.
9:16:24 A.M.	H.R. 6	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6 — “To accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.”
9:16:38 A.M.	H.R. 6	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:18:25 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brat, numbered 1 printed in House Report 114-193 to reform the NIH and Cures Innovation Fund to make it a discretionary spending program.
9:18:44 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brat amendment No. 1.
9:32:48 A.M.	H.R. 6	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Brat amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Brat demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:33:32 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (IN), numbered 2 printed in House Report 114-193 to create authority within NIH to conduct a prize program. The intent of the program would be to incentivize health innovation by offering competitors the chance to win a prize for creating breakthrough research and technology.
9:33:34 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (IN) amendment No. 2.
9:39:51 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Young (IN) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:40:28 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Ms. Lee, numbered 3 printed in House Report 114-193 to strike the provision that applies any policy riders included in the annual LHHS Appropriations Bill to NIH funds in H.R. 6. Also strikes the provision that applies any policy riders applied to the FDA in the annual Agriculture Appropriations bill to FDA funding in H.R. 6.
9:40:34 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment No. 3.
9:53:05 A.M.	H.R. 6	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:54:08 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 114-193 to ensure underrepresented individuals, such as women and minorities, are included in the Supporting Young Emerging Scientists Report.
9:54:12 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) amendment No. 4.
9:57:52 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
9:58:15 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Ms. Slaughter, numbered 5 printed in House Report 114-193 to direct the CDC to conduct a study to determine how the additional payments are affecting the development of drug resistance.
9:58:18 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slaughter amendment No. 5.
10:10:37 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Slaughter amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:11:00 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, numbered 6 printed in House Report 114-193 to express a sense of Congress that recording Unique Device Identifiers at the point-of-care in electronic health record systems could significantly enhance the availability of medical device data for post-market surveillance purposes.
10:11:02 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fitzpatrick amendment No. 6.
10:18:45 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Fitzpatrick amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:18:55 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 7 printed in House Report 114-193 to direct the Food and Drug Administration to issue a report on the risks and benefits associated with a two-tiered approval process that would permit certain medical devices to provisionally come to market if they have demonstrated safety but not efficacy.
10:18:57 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 7.
10:27:00 A.M.	H.R. 6	By unanimous consent, the Polis amendment was withdrawn.
10:27:19 A.M.	H.R. 6	An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee, numbered 8 printed in House Report 114-193 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Hispanic Serving Institutions; Native American Colleges; and rural Colleges to ensure that health professionals from underrepresented populations are aware of research opportunities under this Act.
10:27:22 A.M.	H.R. 6	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 350, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 8.
10:36:12 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:36:26 A.M.	H.R. 6	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:08:16 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Brat amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 141 – 281 (Roll no. 431).
11:16:25 A.M.	H.R. 6	On agreeing to the Lee amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 176 – 245 (Roll no. 432).
11:16:32 A.M.	H.R. 6	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6.
11:17:12 A.M.	H.R. 6	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:17:30 A.M.	H.R. 6	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:27:46 A.M.	H.R. 6	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 344 – 77 (Roll no. 433).
11:27:49 A.M.	H.R. 6	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:28:02 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
11:28:58 A.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 3020.
11:29:35 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:57:45 A.M.		Mr. Dold asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, July 10, 2015, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 13, 2015, when it shall convene at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:57:55 A.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, King (NY), and Schiff.
11:58:01 A.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for consideration of secs. 571 and 573 of the House bill and secs. 561-63 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Rokita, Bishop (MI), and Scott (VA).
11:58:02 A.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for consideration of secs. 314, 632, 634, 3111-13, 3119, 3133, and 3141 of the House bill and secs. 601, 632, 3118, and 3119 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Upton, Barton, and Pallone.
11:59:03 A.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for consideration of secs. 1011, 1059, 1090, 1092, 1201, 1203-05, 1215, 1221, 1223, 1226, 1234-36, 1247-49, 1253, 1257, 1263, 1264, 1267, 1270, 1301, 1532, 1541, 1542, 1663, 1668-70, 2802, 3118, and 3119 of the House bill and secs. 1011, 1012, 1082, 1201-05, 1207, 1209, 1223, 1225, 1228, 1251, 1252, 1261, 1264, 1265, 1272, 1301, 1302, 1531-33, 1631, 1654, and 1655 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce, Marino, and Engel.
11:59:54 A.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Homeland Security, for consideration of secs. 589 and 1041 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McCaul, Miller (MI), and Thompson (MS).
12:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on the Judiciary, for consideration of secs. 1040, 1052, 1085, 1216, 1641, and 2862 of the House bill and secs. 1032, 1034, 1090, and 1227 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
12:00:56 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Natural Resources, for consideration of secs. 312, 632, 634, 2841, 2842, 2851-53, and 2862 of the House bill and secs. 313, 601, and 632 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Cook, Hardy, and Grijalva.
12:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for consideration of secs. 602, 631, 634, 838, 854, 855, 866, 871, 1069, and 1101-05 of the House bill and secs. 592, 593, 631, 806, 830, 861, 1090, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1105, 1107-09, 1111, 1112, 1114, and 1115 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hurd (TX), Russell, and Cummings.
12:01:48 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Rules, for consideration of sec. 1032 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sessions, Byrne, and Slaughter.
12:02:19 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for consideration of sec. 3136 of the House bill and sec. 1613 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Lucas, Knight, and Johnson, E. B..
12:02:50 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Small Business, for consideration of secs. 831-34, 839, 840, 842-46, 854, and 871 of the House bill and secs. 828, 831, 882, 883, and 885 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Hanna, and Velazquez.
12:03:11 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for consideration of secs. 302, 562, 569, 570a, 591, 1060a, 1073, 2811, and 3501 of the House bill and secs. 601, 642, 1613, 3504, and 3505 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (LA), Curbelo (FL), and Edwards.
12:03:52 P.M.	H.R. 1735	The Speaker appointed additional conferees from the Committee on Veterans Affairs, for consideration of secs. 565, 566, 592, 652, 701, 721, 722, 1105, and 1431 of the House bill and secs. 539, 605, 633, 719, 1083, 1084, 1089, 1091, and 1411 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bilirakis, and Brown (FL).
12:04:31 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
12:14:21 P.M.		Mr. Flores moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:14:30 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:14:31 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 13, 2015.

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