A Michigan jail is denying Demitrius treatment for a chronic illness.

Tell Judge Levy: Save Demitrius!

My name is Tia Sumner and I’m the mother of Demitrius Manderfield. I am emailing you with pain in my heart because my son is being tortured in a Michigan jail and will die if he does not receive help. He has not been convicted of any crime but has been caged behind bars for three months, and is being denied treatment for his painful and chronic illness sickle beta thalassemia. His judge, Judith Levy, promised that she would release him for treatment if his medical needs aren’t being met, but nothing has been done. Demitrius’ next court date is on April 7 and my efforts alone are not enough to save him. Will you fight with me?

Please tell Judge Judith Levy: Release Demitrius Manderfield so he can receive health care before he dies in Milan Federal Correctional Facility.

On March 7, when Demitrius appeared in Judge Levy’s courtroom, she assured us that if my son’s medical needs weren’t being met she would consider releasing him. But it’s now day 16 since she told us this and he still has not been released or treated. The judge said that she would rule in 24 hours on March 7, 2017. I have continued to call Judge Levy and his prosecuting attorney Sara Woodward and urge for his freedom and access to proper health care, but I am only met with broken promises and false claims that he is being treated.

Jails in the United States are known to be danger zones for people with disabilities –especially Black folks.¹ We have lost so many Black people like Sandra Bland, Darren Rainey, Ralkina Jone —all died behind bars because jail correctional officers and jail health practitioners have no empathy for those who are perceived as criminals. Over half of people locked up have not even been convicted of any crime, including my son Demitrius.² Folks are being caged because they are either unable to pay bail or they are being denied bail — making the “innocent until proven guilty” principle our criminal justice system claims to practice obsolete. By refusing to provide chronically ill inmates with medical treatment, jails are literally sentencing people to death before a judge has even convicted them of a crime. We can’t let this happen to my son Demitrius.

Will you please help save my son’s life?

In faith,

Tia, mother of Demitrius Manderfield

References:

1. “Disabled Behind Bars” Center for American Progress, July 18, 2016

2. “Transformative Bail Reform” Movement for Black Lives, March 2017

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We were told we had “no good reason” to come to the US – Change.org

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Petitioning United States Department of State, US Embassy New Delhi

Allow US travel visas for the Tibet Women’s Soccer Team

Petition by Adam Merkert

Johnston, Rhode Island

14,348

Supporters

Sign Adam’s petition

On February 24th, 2017, the Tibet Women’s Soccer Team were denied visas to travel to Texas for the Dallas Cup soccer tournament.

Their visa applications, including non-refundable fees and travel expenses of approximately $5,000 (half of the teams yearly budget), were denied by the US Embassy in New Delhi, India.

According to the team, they were told that they “had no good reason” to travel to the United States.

The Dallas Cup begins April 9th, 2017. The United States Department of State has the ability to overturn this decision.

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a message from Martin Sheen

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People always ask me: “How would President Bartlet handle a President Trump?”
And though it’s been awhile since I was on The West Wing, I have no doubt about this:

He would tell America to stand up for what’s right, and fight back with everything it’s got.

That’s why I’m calling on you today.

The DCCC has their first End of Quarter Deadline since President Trump has taken office on Friday

I can say with certainty — as would President Bartlet — that there will always be another challenge to overcome.

And right now, our best shot at stopping President Trump is to take back the House.

So I’m asking you: Are you ready to fight back?

Chip in $1 now:

http://dccc.org/lets-go

Thank you,

Martin Sheen

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The FAO Strategic Objectives

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the senate March 27th -31st CONGRESS 2017 the house

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Wrap Up for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 No Roll Call Votes Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.98, designating the first week of April 2017, as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”. Adopted S.Res.103, designating March 29, 2017, as “Vietnam Veterans Day” Passed H.R.353 with Cantwell amendment and Thune substitute amendment, to improve the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration’s weather research No Executive… More

Wrap Up for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Roll Call Votes Ratification of Executive Calendar #1, Treaty 114-12, Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Montenegro; agreed to: 97-2. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.95, designating March 22, 2017, as “National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day”. Adopted S.Res.101, authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the… More

Wrap Up Monday,March 27, 2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #1, Treaty 114-12, Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Montenegro; invoked: 97-2. Legislative Business Passed S.J.Res.30, providing for the reappointment of Steve Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Passed… More

Wrap Up for Thursday, March 23, 2017

Roll Call Votes Passage of S.J.Res.34 (broadband CRA); passed: 50-48. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #20, David Friedman, to be Ambassador to Israel; invoked: 52-46. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #20, David Friedman, to be Ambassador to Israel; confirmed: 52-46. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.96, designating March 25, 2017, as “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness… More

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Last Floor Action: 3/30
12:30:05 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2017.

9:00:08 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:14 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:31 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:38 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:43 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kilmer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:04 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:59 A.M.	H.R. 1431	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. H.R. 1431 — “To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
9:14:04 A.M.	H.R. 1431	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
9:14:29 A.M.	H.R. 1431	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1431.
9:54:31 A.M.	H.R. 1431	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9:55:14 A.M.	H.R. 1431	Mr. Foster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
9:55:30 A.M.	H.R. 1431	Floor summary: DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit members of the Science Advisory Board from being employed by any corporate entity that has an interest before the Board during that members service, and for three years following that members service.
10:03:33 A.M.	H.R. 1431	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
10:30:15 A.M.	H.R. 1431	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 233 (Roll no. 207).
10:41:06 A.M.	H.R. 1431	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 – 193 (Roll no. 208).
10:41:08 A.M.	H.R. 1431	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:42:04 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
10:51:12 A.M.		Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, March 30, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, April 3, 2017 at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
10:51:18 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
11:03:28 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
11:58:48 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 353 amended, and H.J. Res. 67.
11:58:49 A.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.
12:30:00 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:30:01 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
12:30:05 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2017.

House Activity 3/29

10:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 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.
11:00:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
12:00:31 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Dillingham, Farina United Methodist Church, Farina, IL.
12:01:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:53 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:26:00 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 March 29, 2017, at 9:28 a.m.: Appointments: Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:26:24 P.M.	H. Res. 233	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 233 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
12:27:29 P.M.	H. Res. 233	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.
1:37:21 P.M.	H. Res. 233	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 191 (Roll no. 203).
1:44:22 P.M.	H. Res. 233	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 204).
1:44:24 P.M.	H. Res. 233	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:50 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
1:45:55 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:46:36 P.M.	H.R. 1430	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
2:44:17 P.M.	H.R. 1430	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2:45:09 P.M.	H.R. 1430	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin 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 require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
2:52:01 P.M.	H.R. 1430	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 1430	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2:52:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:20:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
4:20:33 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question on the motion to recommit on H.R. 1430 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
4:45:57 P.M.	H.R. 1430	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 205).
4:55:21 P.M.	H.R. 1430	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 206).
4:55:23 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:10 P.M.		Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 30, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:57:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:14 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:14:59 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-26).
6:15:00 P.M.		Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:15:02 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:05 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.

House Activity 3/28

10:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. “Chuck” Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 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.
11:00:58 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
12:00:31 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Dillingham, Farina United Methodist Church, Farina, IL.
12:01:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:53 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Stefanik to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:26:00 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 March 29, 2017, at 9:28 a.m.: Appointments: Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress.
12:26:24 P.M.	H. Res. 233	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 233 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.”
12:27:29 P.M.	H. Res. 233	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.
1:37:21 P.M.	H. Res. 233	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 191 (Roll no. 203).
1:44:22 P.M.	H. Res. 233	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 – 188 (Roll no. 204).
1:44:24 P.M.	H. Res. 233	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:45:50 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
1:45:55 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
1:46:36 P.M.	H.R. 1430	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
2:44:17 P.M.	H.R. 1430	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:44:50 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2:45:09 P.M.	H.R. 1430	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin 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 require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
2:52:01 P.M.	H.R. 1430	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:52:28 P.M.	H.R. 1430	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2:52:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:20:30 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 29.
4:20:33 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question on the motion to recommit on H.R. 1430 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:21:23 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1430 — “To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.”
4:45:57 P.M.	H.R. 1430	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 – 232 (Roll no. 205).
4:55:21 P.M.	H.R. 1430	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 206).
4:55:23 P.M.	H.R. 1430	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:10 P.M.		Mr. Smith (TX) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 30, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:57:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:16:14 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:14:59 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-26).
6:15:00 P.M.		Mr. Raskin moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:15:02 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:15:05 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, 2017.

Last Floor Action:
8:29:57 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2017.

House Activity 3/27

12:00:32 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:46 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:08 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.
12:01:44 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
2:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:42 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Messer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:07 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:05:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
5:02:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:02:31 P.M.	H.R. 1117	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1117 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.”
5:02:48 P.M.	H.R. 1117	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:02:50 P.M.	H.R. 1117	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1117.
5:10:29 P.M.	H.R. 1117	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:10:31 P.M.	H.R. 1214	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1214 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a program to use simplified procedures to issue public assistance for certain projects under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and for other purposes.”
5:11:07 P.M.	H.R. 1214	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:11:09 P.M.	H.R. 1214	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1214.
5:17:21 P.M.	H.R. 1214	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:17:23 P.M.	H.R. 1214	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:24 P.M.	H.R. 654	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 654 — “To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.”
5:17:47 P.M.	H.R. 654	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:49 P.M.	H.R. 654	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 654.
5:23:37 P.M.	H.R. 654	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:24:47 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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on March 27, 2017, at 2:41 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy and the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
5:24:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:13 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.
6:30:17 P.M.		Ms. Cheney filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 229 and H. Res. 230.
6:31:05 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:26 P.M.	H.R. 1117	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1117 — “To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster.”
6:54:29 P.M.	H.R. 1117	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 195).
6:54:30 P.M.	H.R. 1117	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:55:16 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Ms. Lofgren notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
7:06:00 P.M.	H.R. 654	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 654 — “To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 654	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 11 (Roll no. 196).
7:14:20 P.M.	H.R. 654	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:14:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:27:30 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:29:45 P.M.		Mr. Veasey moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:29:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:29:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2017.

House Activity 3/24

9:00:12 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:17 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:17 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) 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. Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:01:44 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:00 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.
9:12:49 A.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 228.
9:14:23 A.M.	H. Res. 228	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 228 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.”
9:14:34 A.M.	H. Res. 228	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 228.
10:55:18 A.M.	H. Res. 228	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 186 (Roll no. 191).
11:03:18 A.M.	H. Res. 228	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 – 194 (Roll no. 192).
11:03:20 A.M.	H. Res. 228	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:03:21 A.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules on H.R. 1365, as amended, if ordered and the Speaker’s approval of the Journal, if ordered.
11:03:47 A.M.	H.R. 1365	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1365 — “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require certain acquisition innovation, and for other purposes.”
11:12:05 A.M.	H.R. 1365	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 424 – 0 (Roll no. 193).
11:12:06 A.M.	H.R. 1365	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:18:45 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 – 201, 1 Present (Roll no. 194).
11:19:47 A.M.	H.R. 1628	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 228. H.R. 1628 — “To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.”
11:20:31 A.M.	H.R. 1628	DEBATE – The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 1628.
3:30:32 P.M.	H.R. 1628	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1628 is postponed.
3:31:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:30:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 24.
4:30:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1302, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:30:05 P.M.	H.R. 1302	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1302 — “To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, and for other purposes.”
4:30:42 P.M.	H.R. 1302	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:30:44 P.M.	H.R. 1302	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:03 P.M.		Mr. Bergman asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, March 24, 2017, it adjourn to meet on Monday, March 27, 2017 at noon for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
4:31:25 P.M.		Mr. Bergman moved that the House do now adjourn.
4:31:32 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
4:31:33 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 27, 2017.