Lowe’s, CVS, and Home Depot could have given each of their employees an $18,000 raise with the money they spent buying back their own stock instead. Starbucks could have given each employee $7,000, and McDonald’s $4,000.
Truck drivers working out of Spokane Valley were putting in as many as 90 – 120 hours a week, but were only getting paid for 40 hours… at $11 an hour. So they got together and filed a class action lawsuit over the unpaid overtime — something which, as The Inlander reports in a remarkably comprehensive and clarifying piece, is about to get much harder due to a recent ruling by the US Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision written by Justice Gorsuch, the Court ruled that employers can require employees to sign forced arbitration agreements that eliminate workers’ right to join class action suits. However, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson still has the right to file large-scale claims, and there are further legislative remedies our state could pursue to address the get-of-jail-free card handed to wage thieving corporations by the current court.
Wrap Up for Thursday, October 11, 2018 1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #640, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General; confirmed: 52-45. 2. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #641, Eric S. Dreiband, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; invoked: 50-47. 3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #641, Eric S. Dreiband, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General; confirmed: 50-47. 4. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1007 – David James Porter of Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit; confirmed: 50-45. 5. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1081 – Ryan Nelson of Idaho, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; confirmed: 51-44. 6. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #1082 Richard Sullivan – of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit; confirmed: 79-16 7. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #627 – William Ray II of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; confirmed: 54-41. 8. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #628 – Liles Clifton Burke of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama; confirmed: 55-40. 9. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #629 – Michael Juneau of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana; confirmed: 54-41. 10. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #634 – Mark Norris Sr. of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee; confirmed: 51-44. 11. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #638 – Eli Richardson of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee; confirmed: 52-43. 12. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #894 – Thomas Kleeh of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia; confirmed: 65-30. Legislative Business Passed H.R.1037: National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Passed H.R.2615 with committee-reported substitute: Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act. Passed H.R.2422 with Alexander substitute amendment: Action for Dental Health Act. Passed H.R.6758: SUCCESS Act. Passed H.R.390 with substitute amendment: Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act. Passed H.R.3342 with Corker amendment: Sanctioning Hizballah’s Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. Passed H.R.6870: renaming the STOCK Act. Passed H.R.6896: U.S. Parole Commission Extension Act Passed H.R.3834: to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11 related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor, and for other purposes. Passed Calendar #553, S.2465 with committee-reported substitute: to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment. Concurred in the House amendment to S.1595: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017. Passed S.2765: to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. Adopted S.Res.680: National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Adopted S.Res.681: National Character Counts Week. Adopted S.Res.682: Nuclear Weapons Program Workers. Adopted S.Res.683: Illinois Bicentennial Adopted S.Res.684: Joseph D. ‘Joe’ Tydings.
Wrap Up for Wednesday, October 10, 20181. Motion to concur in the House amendments to S.3021, WRDA; agreed to: 99-1. 2. Passage of S.J.Res.63, providing for congressional disapproval relating to “Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance”; failed to pass: 50-50. 3. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #640, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General; invoked: 53-44.Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.670: recognizing the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.Adopted S.Res.671: designating September 29, 2018 as “National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day” Adopted S.Res.672: Expressing the sense of the Congress that electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs reduce energy consumption and save participants money. Passed Calendar #447, S.1305: to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities. No Executive Business *********************************Wrap Up for Tuesday, October 9, 20181. Motion to invoke cloture on the House message to accompany S.3021, WRDA; invoked: 96-3.No additional Legislative BusinessNo Executive Business
Last Floor Action: 9:02:24 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 23, 2018. 9:00:02 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 9:00:13 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Wittman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 9:00:27 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Benjamin Hogue, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC 9:00:52 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 9:02:00 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:02:24 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 23, 2018. House Activity 10/16 10:00:00 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 10:00:00 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Ryan A. Costello to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:19 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 10:01:44 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 10:01:56 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:02:32 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 October 12, 2018 at 3:19 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595; and passed S. 2465, S. 2765, H.R. 1037, H.R. 3834, H.R. 6758, H.R. 6870,H.R. 6896, H.R. 390 with amendments, H.R. 2422 with an amendment, H.R. 2615 with an amendment, and H.R. 3342 with amendments. 10:03:22 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 19, 2018.
House Activity 11/13
2:00:02 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2:00:18 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 2:00:38 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 2:01:53 P.M.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 2:01:59 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:02:17 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches. 2:09:56 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 3:45 P.M. today. 3:46:31 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13. 3:48:04 P.M.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 3:48:17 P.M. H.R. 2740 Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2740 — “To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II.” 3:48:36 P.M. H.R. 2740 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:48:44 P.M. H.R. 2740 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2740. 3:54:17 P.M. H.R. 2740 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 3:54:39 P.M. H.R. 2740 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3:56:00 P.M. H.R. 4033 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4033 — “To reauthorize the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.” 3:56:05 P.M. H.R. 4033 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3:56:07 P.M. H.R. 4033 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4033. 4:04:05 P.M. H.R. 4033 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:04:07 P.M. H.R. 4033 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:04:11 P.M. H.R. 5787 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5787 — “To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to give effect to more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units, and for other purposes.” 4:04:46 P.M. H.R. 5787 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:04:47 P.M. H.R. 5787 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5787. 4:13:48 P.M. H.R. 5787 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 4:14:46 P.M. H.R. 5636 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5636 — “To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.” 4:14:54 P.M. H.R. 5636 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:14:55 P.M. H.R. 5636 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5636. 4:19:30 P.M. H.R. 5636 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 4:19:32 P.M. H.R. 5636 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:19:56 P.M. H.R. 6064 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6064 — “To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge.” 4:20:26 P.M. H.R. 6064 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:20:33 P.M. H.R. 6064 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6064. 4:24:45 P.M. H.R. 6064 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. 4:25:37 P.M. S. 440 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 440 — “To establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Dickinson Reservoir in the State of North Dakota.” 4:26:01 P.M. S. 440 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:26:06 P.M. S. 440 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 440. 4:30:00 P.M. S. 440 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 4:30:15 P.M. S. 440 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:30:19 P.M. S. 2074 Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 2074 — “To establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Jamestown Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.” 4:30:55 P.M. S. 2074 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:31:04 P.M. S. 2074 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2074. 4:32:38 P.M. S. 2074 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 4:32:58 P.M. S. 2074 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:33:00 P.M. H.R. 6146 Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6146 — “To authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, Arizona, and for other purposes.” 4:33:29 P.M. H.R. 6146 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:33:36 P.M. H.R. 6146 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6146. 4:35:47 P.M. H.R. 6146 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 4:36:01 P.M. H.R. 6146 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:36:20 P.M. H.R. 2615 Mr. Gosar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. 4:36:28 P.M. H.R. 2615 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2615. 4:40:13 P.M. H.R. 2615 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. 4:40:23 P.M. H.R. 5706 Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5706 — “To establish the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in the State of Hawai’i and the Honouliuli National Historic Site in the State of Hawai’i, and for other purposes.” 4:40:35 P.M. H.R. 5706 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:40:36 P.M. H.R. 5706 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706. 4:48:25 P.M. H.R. 5706 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 4:48:38 P.M. H.R. 5706 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:48:40 P.M. H.R. 6666 Mr. Gosar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6666 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to grant to States and local governments easements and rights-of-way over Federal land within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion.” 4:49:07 P.M. H.R. 6666 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:49:19 P.M. H.R. 6666 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6666. 4:53:14 P.M. H.R. 6666 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gosar objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. 4:54:00 P.M. H.R. 6651 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6651 — “To extend certain authorities relating to United Sates efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and for other purposes.” 4:54:19 P.M. H.R. 6651 Considered under suspension of the rules. 4:54:24 P.M. H.R. 6651 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6651. 5:21:45 P.M. H.R. 6651 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 5:22:04 P.M. H.R. 6651 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:22:11 P.M. H.R. 6651 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 5:22:45 P.M. H. Res. 1055 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1055 — “To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.” 5:23:14 P.M. H. Res. 1055 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:23:21 P.M. H. Res. 1055 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055. 5:36:35 P.M. H. Res. 1055 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 5:37:20 P.M. H. Res. 1055 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:37:23 P.M. H. Res. 1052 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1052 — “Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization.” 5:37:48 P.M. H. Res. 1052 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:37:53 P.M. H. Res. 1052 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1052. 5:45:51 P.M. H. Res. 1052 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. 5:46:10 P.M. H. Res. 1052 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:46:14 P.M. H.R. 6018 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6018 — “To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.” 5:46:50 P.M. H.R. 6018 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:46:58 P.M. H.R. 6018 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6018. 5:58:23 P.M. H.R. 6018 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 5:58:30 P.M. H.R. 6018 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:58:40 P.M. H.R. 6018 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 5:58:50 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today. 6:30:19 P.M.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13. 6:30:31 P.M.
Mr. Newhouse filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1142. 6:31:22 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6:31:54 P.M. H.R. 6064 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6064 — “To rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge.” 6:58:50 P.M. H.R. 6064 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 – 4, 2 Present (Roll no. 416). 6:58:51 P.M. H.R. 6064 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:00:39 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Joseph D. Morelle was elected Representative to Congress for the 25th Congressional District, State of New York. 7:01:31 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from the Honorable Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Kevin Hern was elected Representative to Congress for the 1st Congressional District, State of Oklahoma. 7:02:02 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Jonathan Marks, Commissioner, Bureau Commissions, Election and Legislation, Department of State, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indicating that, at the Special Election held November 6, 2018, the Honorable Mary Gay Scanlon was elected Representative to Congress for the 7th Congressional District, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 7:03:55 P.M.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-elects Joseph D. Morelle, Kevin Hern, and Mary Gay Scanlon, presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House. 7:16:59 P.M.
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of Office to the gentleman from New York, the gentleman from Oklahoma, and the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania, the whole number of the House is 431. 7:17:00 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment on H.R. 2615, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 7:26:01 P.M. H.R. 2615 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 – 1 (Roll no. 417). 7:26:03 P.M. H.R. 2615 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:27:04 P.M. H.R. 3359 Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s Table and agree to the Senate amendment. 7:28:04 P.M. H.R. 3359 On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. 7:29:04 P.M. H.R. 3359 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:30:39 P.M. H. Res. 1138 Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. 7:31:09 P.M. H. Res. 1138 Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 1138 — “Condemning the anti-Semitic attack on the building housing three congregations, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, and offering condolences to and expressing support for their families, friends, and community.” 7:31:17 P.M. H. Res. 1138 An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to make a technical correction to the resolution. 7:31:26 P.M. H. Res. 1138 On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection. 7:31:41 P.M. H. Res. 1138 An amendment, offered by Ms. Foxx, to make technical corrections to the preamble. 7:31:43 P.M. H. Res. 1138 On agreeing to the Foxx amendment; Agreed to without objection. 7:31:50 P.M. H. Res. 1138 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. 7:31:55 P.M. H. Res. 1138 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:32:45 P.M.
Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the order of the House of January 8, 2018, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on November 14, 2018. Agreed to without objection. 7:32:45 P.M.
Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that further proceedings on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5787, may be postponed through the legislative day of November 16, 2018, as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection. 7:33:04 P.M.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 7:45:27 P.M.
Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:45:37 P.M.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:45:38 P.M.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on November 14, 2018.
House Activity 11/9
10:30:13 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 10:30:25 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:30:44 A.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. 10:30:52 A.M.
SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 10:31:55 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 10:32:18 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 13, 2018.
House Activity 11/6 2:30:08 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day. 2:30:22 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 2:30:44 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Chaplain David L. Mansberger, U.S. Air Force, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 2:31:45 P.M. SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved. 2:31:50 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2:32:15 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on November 9, 2018.
House Floor Activities Legislative Day of October 05, 2018
9:30:03 A.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:30:11 A.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:30:27 A.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
9:31:11 A.M.
SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
9:31:37 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:31:47 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 October 3, 2018, at 2:02 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 302.
9:32:48 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 October 4, 2018, at 9:21 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6; that the Senate passed H.R. 3359 with an amendment.
9:33:21 A.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on October 9, 2018.
House Floor Activities Legislative Day of October 02, 2018
12:30:16 P.M.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:30:28 P.M.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:30:45 P.M.
Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:31:51 P.M.
SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 1084, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:31:58 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:32:25 P.M.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from West Virginia, Mr. Jenkins, the whole number of the House is 428.
12:32:36 P.M.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 28, 2018 at 6:22 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6897 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 49.
12:33:37 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 October 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2515.
12:34:38 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 October 2, 2018 at 11:04 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4921.
12:35:19 P.M.
S. Con. Res. 49
Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S. Con. Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
12:35:50 P.M.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 1084. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on October 5, 2018.
Friends — Late yesterday afternoon, L&I released “pre-draft” rules which could lead to restored overtime protections to hundreds of thousands of salaried workers in our state who haven’t been getting any extra pay for the extra hours they work over 40.But here’s the thing: they haven’t figured out just what the rules should say yet. They might make it so that every worker paid less than $75,000/year gets overtime pay when they work extra hours over 40 a week. Or they might only restore overtime rights to workers who make less than $37,500/year. And the process isn’t done yet. We expect the big business lobby groups are going to try and attack this proposal with the same old Chicken Little routine they play every time we act to raise labor standards — so we need to be ready to speak out and tell our truth!The state needs to hear from us. The first step: weigh in and let us know what you think! And thanks so much for everything you’ve done to get us this far. Now let’s bring it home! Best, Sage
Silver Star Brands, Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of six products for humans (including four Native Remedies® and two Healthful Naturals™) and two PetAlive® products for pets for a total of eight products with lot numbers, see table below, to the consumer level. The products have been tested and found to contain microbial contamination.Administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals and animals. To date, Silver Star Brands, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.These products can be identified by the main label on the bottle and the lot number that is printed on the label. Each product recalled is an individual 2 oz. oral spray in amber bottle (see table below), manufactured at the King Bio, Inc. facility in Asheville, NC. Product was distributed nationwide via wholesale, retail and online sales. Native Remedies®, PetAlive® and Healthful Naturals™ package images for products affected are attached (below).
HUMAN PRODUCTS
PRODUCT
INDICATION
NDC
UPC
LOT
EXPIRATION DATE
Native Remedies VertiFree oral spray
Temporary relief for dizziness and nausea
68703-253-02
818837012260
K061417B
6/20
Native Remedies VaricoGo oral spray
Relieves discomfort associated with varicose veins
68703-105- 59
818837010419
K111717A
11/20
Native Remedies HypoSlim oral spray
Assists with healthy weight management and metabolism
68703-275- 02
818837013724
K051818A
05/21
Native Remedies EyeClear Pro oral spray
Relieves symptoms of mineral buildup and eye irritation
68703-151- 59
818837011652
K022317A, K022317B
02/20
Healthful Naturals DizziFree oral spray
Temporarily relieves dizziness and nausea
68703-204- 02
840853166535
K022616D
N/A
Healthful Naturals Leg Cramp Support
Temporary relief from cramps and spasms while resting
68703-206- 02
840853166559
K022216C
N/A
PET PRODUCTS
PRODUCT
INDICATION
NDC
UPC
LOT
EXPIRATION DATE
PetAlive Plump-Up Pet oral spray
Improves appetite in underweight dogs and cats
68703-290- 02
818837013908
K011617E
01/20
PetAlive Allergy Itch Ease oral spray
Relieves skin itch
68703-135- 59
818837011102
K111617B
11/20
Silver Star Brands, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return and replacement (or refund) of the recalled products.
Consumers/distributors/retailers that have this product which is being recalled should discontinue use/distribution and contact Silver Star Brands, Inc.
at Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com to make arrangements to return the product. These
products were distributed nationwide to retailers (doctor offices, pharmacies, health food stores) and consumers (direct sales and website).
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Silver Star Brands, Inc. at 1-888- 736-6389 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST or email Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they believe they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems associated with the use of this product may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either by phone, on line, by regular mail or by fax.
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
The Center for Veterinary Medicine recommends calling the drug company to report adverse drug experiences or product defects for FDA-approved animal products. The drug company responsible for the approved product is required to submit these reports to FDA. Call1-888-736- 6389.
If you have a question about ADE reporting or need a paper copy of the form, contact CVM by email at AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 1-888-FDA-VETS (1-888-332-8387).
Endo Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of Robaxin® 750mg Tablets 100 Count Bottle Packs Due to Incorrect Daily Dosing Information on Labelwasjust added to the FDA Recalls webpage.
Wayne Farms, LLC recalls frozen, fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with metal pieces. The products have the establishment number “P-20214” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distributors, restaurants, and further processing locations nationwide.
DERBY CITY CHICKEN SALAD WITHOUT WALNUTS, 15.00 OZ Affects Kroger stores located in Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio plus South Eastern Indiana);
Reason: The product may contain WALNUTS and, if eaten, could result in severe allergic reactions to those persons sensitive to WALNUTS.
McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix 4.5 OZ bottle due to an unlabeled milk allergen.This recall does not impact any other sizes of Meijer Taco Seasoning.To date, Meijer has not reported any allergic reactions related to this product. In sensitive individuals, products containing milk can cause illness or severe reactions.Recalled Product: Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix 4.5 OZ BottleUPC# 719283494290
Best By Dates:
* AUG 04 20 H
* AUG 05 20 H
STATES SHIPPED TO: MI, KY, IN, IL, OH, WI
McCormick has alerted Meijer Foods to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent further consumption.
Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-632-5847, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) with inquiries.
Pharm D Solutions, LLC is voluntarily recalling all sterile compounded drug products within expiry to the clinic, physician or consumer level. These drug products are being voluntarily recalled due to concerns that practices at the pharmacy have the potential to pose a risk of contamination to products that are intended to be sterile. These concerns arose following a routine inspection of the pharmacy by FDA.Administration of a non-sterile product that is intended to be sterile by subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous or ocular routes of administration may result in serious injury or death. The pharmacy has not received any reports of patient complaints or adverse events related to this recall. To date, Pharm D Solutions, LLC is not aware of any adverse events related to this recall. Nor is there any indication that the compounded sterile drug products being recalled are actually contaminated. No medications or any component thereof have been shown to be non-sterile. This voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution and to promote patient safety, which is the pharmacy’s highest priority.The recall encompasses all compounded sterile drug products, within expiry, that were dispensed within the last twelve months. The sterile drug products subject to this recall were distributed nationwide and directly to customers and/or medical facilities. The recall does not affect the pharmacy’s non-sterile compounded products or retail pharmacy operations.The pharmacy has notified potentially affected customers of the voluntary recall via U.S. Mail and direct outreach. Customers who have received sterile compounded products subject to the voluntary recall should stop using and return the product to the pharmacy for a full refund.Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Pharm D Solutions, LLC by calling Luis R DeLeon or Carlos DeLeon at 713-790-1693, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., CST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these drug products.Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332- 1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Bravo Packing, Inc. Recalls Performance Dog Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk to Humans and Animals
Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is recalling all Performance Dog products, a frozen raw pet food, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause illness in animals eating the products, as well as people who handle contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products, infected animals or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis (an infection of the heart muscle), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
Gravel Ridge Farms is recalling Cage Free Large Eggs due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. The recall was initiated because reported illnesses were confirmed at locations using Gravel Ridge Farm Eggs, and we are voluntarily recalling out of an abundance of caution.Salmonellais an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.On 9/6/2018 the firm was notified by FDA that the product they supplied may be contaminated with Salmonella. Products affected are:
Product
Size
UPC
Use By Dates
Gravel Ridge Farms
Large Cage Free Eggs
Single Dozen and 2.5 Dozen Flats
7-06970-38444-6
7/25/18 through 10/3/18
The products were distributed between 6/25/2018 and 9/6/2018. These products were packaged in a cardboard container and sold primarily in restaurants and retail stores in AL, GA, and TN. Consumers who have purchased these products can return to store for refund or discard the product immediately. If any consumers have Gravel Ridge Farms eggs in their refrigerator, they should be discarded, regardless of the date stamped on the package. Consumers with questions may call Dustin Smith at 205-363-1105 M-F Between 8AM and 4PM Central Time.
The following retail stores carried the product:
Atlanta
Candler Park Market
Grant Park Market
Westview Corner Market
Sevananda Natural Foods
The Merchantile
Birmingham
Piggly Wiggly Clairemont
Piggly Wiggly River Run
Piggly Wiggly Crestline
Piggly Wiggly Bluff Park
Piggly Wiggly Dunnavent Valley
Piggly Wiggly Warrior
Piggly Wiggly Homewood
Western Market Mt. Brook
Western Market Rocky Ridge
Foodland Eva
Warehouse Discount Grocery Hanceville
Warehouse Discount Grocery Cullman 2 locations
Foodland Priceville
Star Market Huntsville
Manna Grocery Tuscaloosa
The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Homeopathic Aqueous/Alcohol-Based Medicines by Beaumont Bio Med: Recall – Due to Possible Microbial Contaminationwasjust added to the FDA Recalls webpage.
Beaumont Bio Med, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its entire aqueous/alcohol-based product line for human use, within expiry, to the consumer level. All products manufactured by the contract manufacturer, King Bio, have been recalled due to possible microbial contamination.Risk Statement: The administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention, and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals. To date, Beaumont Bio Med has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.The products being recalled are listed in this table:
Products Name
Size/Packaging/Dosage Form
NDC Number
Lot Number
Expire Date
Skin Irritation & Itch Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7002 7
091515C
09/2018
Skin Irritation & Itch Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7002 7
050118S
05/2021
Sinus Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7013 7
100316A
10/2109
SoreThroat & Laryngitis Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7014 7
100316G
10/2019
SoreThroat & Laryngitis Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7014 7
050118R
05/2021
Diarrhea Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7022 7
090915
09/2018
Muscle & Joint Pain Relief
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7041 7
012916F
01/2019
Allergy & Hay Fever Relief
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7011 7
050216X
05/2019
Cold & Flu Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7012 7
042816C
04/2019
Cold & Flu Response
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7012 7
112317K
11/2020
Arthritis Pain Relief
2 Fl Oz, Amber Glass, Oral Spray
58066 7042 7
112317K
01/2019
Beaumont Bio Med Homeopathic Medicines are distributed Nationwide in the USA to wholesalers, health professionals and retail establishments and on our website www.naturalief.com
Beaumont Bio Med is notifying its distributors and customers by email and/or phone and is arranging for return/replacement/refund of all recalled products. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using, discard or return to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Beaumont Bio Med by phone : 800-332-2249 or e-mail: recall@naturalief.com on Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, CDT. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems associated with the use of this product may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either by phone, on line, by regular mail or by fax.
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Updated information is now available. The lists of retail consignees have been posted for recalls:
H&C Food Inc of Brooklyn, NY is recalling the Frozen Fuzhou Fish Balls and the Fish Balls, because they may contain undeclared wheat, pork, egg, and crustacean. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, pork, egg and crustacean run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.The Fuzhou Fish Balls and the Fish Balls was distributed to supermarkets in Queens, NY and reached consumers mainly through the retail stores.The recalling Frozen Fish Balls came with two different packages. First, the frozen fish balls are in the red and white plastic bag with gold and black font that are written Fish Balls and the size for this is NET WT: 14OZ (400g), UPC: 6 953006 4 50093. The Fuzhou Fish Balls are in the blue and white plastic bag with gold and white font that are written Fuzhou Fish Balls and there are two sizes: Net WT: 14 OZ (400g), UPC: 6 953640 050017 and Net WT:4.5 lbs. (2043g), UPC: 6 953640 05000. These Frozen Fish Balls don’t have the expiration date or lot code on the package, however, they can last for 18 months.There are no illnesses have been reported to date.The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing wheat, pork, egg and crustacean were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg and crustacean. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.Consumers who have purchased frozen fish balls are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-821-5188, from Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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