Jan 27, ’17 10:00 AM

The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Friday, January 27, 2017 for a pro forma session only with no business conducted. When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 3:00pm on Monday, January 30. On Monday, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business…

Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Jan 24, ’17 6:49 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Nikki Haley to be UN Ambassador; confirmed: 96-4. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.26, National School Choice Week. No Executive Business

Wrap Up for Monday, January 23, 2017

Jan 23, ’17 8:20 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Mike Pompeo, to be Director of the CIA; confirmed: 66-32. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.19, denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency…

Wrap Up for Friday, January 20, 2017

Jan 20, ’17 6:42 PM

Roll Call Votes Confirmation of James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense; confirmed: 98-1. Confirmation of John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security; confirmed: 88-11. Motion to proceed to the consideration of Mike Pompeo to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; agreed to: 89-8. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.16, Majority Rules Committee Membership.…

Wrap Up for Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Jan 17, ’17 6:05 PM

Roll Call Votes Passage of H.R.72, GAO Access and Oversight Act; passed: 99-0. Legislative Business Passed H.R.39, TALENT Act. No Executive Business

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House Activity Jan 17, 2017

12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:28 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:48 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:01 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 40, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
12:02:03 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:48 P.M.		BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – Pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of the revised statutes (20 U.S.C. 42-43), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Matsui of California.
12:03:04 P.M.		BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS – Pursuant to section 2(a) of the National Cultural Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h(a)), amended by Public Law 107-117, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Kennedy of Massachusetts.
12:03:05 P.M.		JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTENNIAL COMMISSION – Pursuant to section 4(a) of the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act (Pub. L. 114-215), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. McCarthy of California, and Ms. Stefanik of New York.
12:04:05 P.M.		COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Pursuant to section 2 of the Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994(42 U.S.C. 1975), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed Mr. Michael Yaki of San Francisco, California, upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader.
12:04:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) H. Res. 40. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 20, 2017.

House Activity Jan 20, 2017

10:00:00 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:06 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Peter T. King to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:28 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:01:14 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 40, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:54 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:15 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 January 17, 2017 at 5:24 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 72.
10:03:16 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 January 18, 2017 at 9:48 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 39.
10:04:35 A.M.		Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission – Pursuant to section 603 of the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-323), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. Sam Farr of Carmel, California.
10:04:36 A.M.		National Commission on Military, National and Public Service – Pursuant to Section 553 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328), the Democratic Leader appointed Mr. Edward T. Allard III of Los Angeles, California.
10:06:00 A.M.		Pursuant to H. Res. 37, the Members of the House proceeded to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Upon completion of the ceremony, pursuant to H. Res. 37, 115th Congress, the House will stand adjourned until noon on Monday, January 23, 2017, for Morning-Hour Debate.
12:27:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 37. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 23, 2017.

House Activity Jan 23, 2017

12:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:12 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows 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.
12:11:14 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
2:00:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:02:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:12 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:16:52 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. today.
3:29:50 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
3:30:29 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:30:37 P.M.	H.R. 511	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 511 — “To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes.”
3:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 511	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:08 P.M.	H.R. 511	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 511.
3:38:29 P.M.	H.R. 511	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:31 P.M.	H.R. 511	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:38:39 P.M.	H.R. 587	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 587 — “To amend the Federal Power Act to provide that any inaction by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review.”
3:38:53 P.M.	H.R. 587	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:55 P.M.	H.R. 587	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 587.
3:49:20 P.M.	H.R. 587	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:22 P.M.	H.R. 587	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:38 P.M.	H.R. 590	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 590 — “To foster civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies and enhance the licensing and commercial deployment of such technologies.”
3:49:50 P.M.	H.R. 590	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:49:52 P.M.	H.R. 590	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 590.
3:56:48 P.M.	H.R. 590	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:53 P.M.	H.R. 590	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:03 P.M.	H.R. 518	Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 518 — “To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude power supply circuits, drivers, and devices designed to be connected to, and power, light-emitting diodes or organic light-emitting diodes providing illumination from energy conservation standards for external power supplies, and for other purposes.”
3:57:15 P.M.	H.R. 518	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:57:16 P.M.	H.R. 518	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 518.
4:03:20 P.M.	H.R. 518	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:22 P.M.	H.R. 518	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:27 P.M.	H.R. 290	Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 290 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.”
4:04:44 P.M.	H.R. 290	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:45 P.M.	H.R. 290	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 290.
4:16:00 P.M.	H.R. 290	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:16:02 P.M.	H.R. 290	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:16:06 P.M.	H.R. 423	Mrs. Blackburn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 423 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
4:16:18 P.M.	H.R. 423	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:16:21 P.M.	H.R. 423	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 423.
4:30:30 P.M.	H.R. 423	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.
4:30:48 P.M.	H.R. 588	Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study on network resiliency during times of emergency, and for other purposes.”
4:31:04 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:06 P.M.	H.R. 588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
4:45:33 P.M.	H.R. 588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:36 P.M.	H.R. 588	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:45:54 P.M.	H.R. 555	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 555 — “To direct the Federal Communications Commission to amend its rules so as to prohibit the application to amateur stations of certain private land use restrictions, and for other purposes.”
4:46:14 P.M.	H.R. 555	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:16 P.M.	H.R. 555	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 555.
5:01:07 P.M.	H.R. 555	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:01:10 P.M.	H.R. 555	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:01:23 P.M.	H.R. 460	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 460 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity of voice communications and to prevent unjust or unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in the delivery of such communications.”
5:01:34 P.M.	H.R. 460	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:42 P.M.	H.R. 460	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 460.
5:15:22 P.M.	H.R. 460	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 460	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:32 P.M.	H.R. 599	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 599 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens.”
5:15:44 P.M.	H.R. 599	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:15:45 P.M.	H.R. 599	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 599.
5:25:51 P.M.	H.R. 599	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 599	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:12 P.M.	H.R. 582	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 582 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-line telephone systems to have a configuration that permits users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other purposes.”
5:26:27 P.M.	H.R. 582	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:29 P.M.	H.R. 582	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 582.
5:41:11 P.M.	H.R. 582	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.
5:41:28 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:32 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 23.
6:30:53 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.
6:31:10 P.M.	H.R. 423	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 423 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the prohibition on provision of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information, and for other purposes.”
6:52:17 P.M.	H.R. 423	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 5 (Roll no. 60).
6:52:18 P.M.	H.R. 423	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:01 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of those who suffered losses from the tornadoes that struck the southeastern part of our nation.
6:57:31 P.M.	H.R. 582	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 582 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-line telephone systems to have a configuration that permits users to directly initiate a call to 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix, and for other purposes.”
7:05:27 P.M.	H.R. 582	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 61).
7:05:28 P.M.	H.R. 582	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:06:09 P.M.		Ms. Cheney filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 55.
7:06:57 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:18:00 P.M.		The Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment, pursuant to section 4(c) of H. Res. 5, 115th Congress, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, of the following individuals to serve as the Governing Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics: Nominated by the Speaker after consultation with the Minority Leader: Mr. Richard Norman “Doc” Hastings, Washington, Chairman; Mr. James M. Eagen, III, Colorado; Ms. Allison R. Hayward, Virginia; Ms. Judy Biggert, Illinois, alternate. Nominated by the Minority Leader after consultation with the Speaker: Mr. David Skaggs, Colorado, Co-Chairman; Brigadier General (retired) Belinda Pinckney, Virginia; Ms. Karan English, Arizona; Mr. Mike Barnes, Maryland, alternate.
7:19:58 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:20:15 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Pompeo wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective upon his confirmation as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
9:20:40 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Kansas, Mr. Pompeo, the whole number of the House is 434.
9:21:25 P.M.		Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Pursuant to clause 11 of rule 10, clause 11 of rule 1, and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Hurd.
9:22:23 P.M.		Ms. Plaskett moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:22:31 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:22:32 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2017.

House Activity Jan. 24

10:00:02 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:10 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:33 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.
10:40:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:28 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.
12:00:30 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:16 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:19 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lawson of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:03 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Becerra wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on January 24, 2017.
12:03:19 P.M.		ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from California, Mr. Becerra, the whole number of the House is 433.
12:03:30 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.
12:36:18 P.M.	H. Res. 55	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 55 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
12:37:06 P.M.	H. Res. 55	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 55.
2:05:29 P.M.	H. Res. 55	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 187 (Roll no. 62).
2:12:00 P.M.	H. Res. 55	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 – 183 (Roll no. 63).
2:12:02 P.M.	H. Res. 55	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:12:55 P.M.		The House received a communication from the Honorable Linda T. Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez submitted her resignation from the Committee on Ethics. The resignation was accepted without objection.
2:14:01 P.M.	H. Res. 56	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 56 — “Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.”
2:14:20 P.M.	H. Res. 56	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:14:23 P.M.	H. Res. 56	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:14:57 P.M.	H.R. 7	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 55. H.R. 7 — “To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
2:15:02 P.M.	H.R. 7	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7 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.
2:15:15 P.M.	H.R. 7	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7.
3:34:45 P.M.	H.R. 7	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:34:56 P.M.	H.R. 7	Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3:34:57 P.M.	H.R. 7	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to repor the same back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from permitting any health plan to charge women higher premiums than men for health coverage.
3:40:41 P.M.	H.R. 7	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:41:04 P.M.	H.R. 7	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.
3:42:06 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
3:42:21 P.M.	H.R. 589	Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 589 — “To establish Department of Energy policy for science and energy research and development programs, and reform National Laboratory management and technology transfer programs, and for other purposes.”
3:42:43 P.M.	H.R. 589	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:42:45 P.M.	H.R. 589	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.
4:03:51 P.M.	H.R. 589	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:03:57 P.M.	H.R. 589	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:09 P.M.	H.R. 600	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 600 — “To promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet, and for other purposes.”
4:04:20 P.M.	H.R. 600	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:04:21 P.M.	H.R. 600	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 600.
4:17:39 P.M.	H.R. 600	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 600	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:17:42 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to recommit which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:18:04 P.M.	H.R. 7	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 7 — “To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.”
4:18:30 P.M.	H.R. 7	The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection.
4:41:24 P.M.	H.R. 7	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 235 (Roll no. 64).
4:49:02 P.M.	H.R. 7	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 65).
4:49:04 P.M.	H.R. 7	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:45 P.M.	H. Res. 59	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 59 — “Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.”
4:51:54 P.M.	H. Res. 59	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:51:57 P.M.	H. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:51:58 P.M.		Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
4:51:59 P.M.		Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, January 27, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, January 30, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
4:52:15 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:52:18 P.M.	H.R. 601	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 601 — “To enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes.”
4:52:40 P.M.	H.R. 601	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:52:41 P.M.	H.R. 601	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 601.
5:10:24 P.M.	H.R. 601	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:10:26 P.M.	H.R. 601	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:11:15 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:29:43 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:13:05 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:13:16 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:17 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 27, 2017.

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Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline — again

01/25/2017 Nativegrl77

This is urgent.

Donald Trump has taken the first step towards reviving the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, projects that thousands of people like you worked for years tirelessly to stop.

Our message is, has always been, and will continue be simple: we will resist any attempts to trample Indigenous rights and our climate in order to boost profits for the fossil fuel industry. We will resist this attempt to revive dangerous oil pipelines the American people do not want.

Pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears, but we can still take action and stop this disaster before it starts. Citibank is one of the lead funders of the Dakota Access Pipeline. If it pulls its support, the financial future of this project would become very shaky, very fast.

This is our time to rise up. Tell Citibank to pull its support for the Dakota Access Pipeline and stop funding human rights abuse and climate destruction!

Citibank claims that it supports the protection of human rights around the world. But it’s still funding a project that directly threatens the Standing Rock Sioux’s tribal sovereignty, water supply, and ancestral lands.

Add to that the militarized police response to peaceful water protectors, and it’s clear that this company cannot claim to care about human rights and support this project at the same time.

Solidarity with Indigenous leaders is adding up. Several big financial institutions have already pulled their funding for the Dakota Access Pipeline — let’s add Citibank to the list! Tell it to stop putting profits over people TODAY.

It’s not yet clear exactly what Trump’s declaration today means in terms of starting up legal proceedings or construction on these projects — but it doesn’t matter. Any step backwards towards an America run on polluting fossil fuels is a reason to rise up, resist, and stop this administration from rolling back the progress that we’ve achieved.

You’ve stood with communities on the frontlines of these pipeline projects before, now we need you to step up again.

Sign on today to tell Citibank to stop funding the Dakota Access Pipeline!

In solidarity,

Mary Sweeters
Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace USA

P.S. Water protectors, climate activists, organizers, and people like you didn’t stop these projects just to let Trump bring them back from the dead without a fight. Take urgent action to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline by urging Citibank to withdraw its support!

We’ve stopped the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines before, and we’ll do it again.

Tell Citibank to stop funding this dirty fossil fuel project NOW!

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Jaxon Ravens – WA Legislative Update

01/24/2017 Nativegrl77

“Last week, in the midst of subfreezing temperatures, a school in Fife, Washington, had to close because it didn’t have heat. A year and a half ago, lead was found in the water at Ta

coma public schools – something that particularly affects brain and nervous system development in children. And in a statewide listening tour just over a year ago, we heard a dad from Eastern Washington describe driving hundreds of miles each week so that his child can attend special education classes in Spokane that were unavailable in their hometown.”

– State Senator Sharon Nelson, 01/14/2017

Can you guess what local Republicans have to say about these unmet needs of our state’s children, parents, and teachers? That it’s all “an illusion.”

Dear WA GOP — Lack of heat, lead-poisoned water, and inaccessible school programs are not illusions.

Add your name to tell Washington Republicans they must listen to the voters and fund education!

It’s clear – Washingtonians support fully funding our schools. Earlier this week, nearly 7,000 people rallied on the capitol steps to demand action from our legislators!

If there’s one thing that Republicans should be able to get on board with, it’s funding safe, accessible, comprehensive schools for our children. But they’re dragging their feet, refusing to pass a bill that would prevent massive budget cuts – these cuts would raise class sizes and lay off thousands of teachers, and hurt the kids who rely on a great public education.

We need to keep the pressure on Republicans to join Democrats and save our schools! Sign our petition now to help hold Republicans accountable.

Thank you for your help,

Jaxon Ravens

P.S. Have you activated your 2017 Washington State Democrats Membership? Don’t wait another day to join the Party that is moving Washington forward!

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Alena Popova via Change.org – Russia decriminalizing domestic violence?

01/24/2017 Nativegrl77

In Russia, one woman sustains injuries from domestic violence every 12 minutes. That’s 36,000 women each year. The number may be higher since there is no official mechanism for keeping track of family violence cases.Legislation in Russia already allows courts to be lenient with those who commit acts of domestic violence. Now, the Duma – Russia’s legislative body – is considering officially decriminalizing domestic violence by passing a new law.

Sign my petition here, and urge lawmakers to stand up for victims of domestic violence.

If Russia passes this new law, it could mean that more women will die, and that the criminal justice system in Russia will continue to reward those who abuse their spouses. This has to stop.

That’s why I’m calling for lawmakers to create a new law that will specifically change the way that lawmakers handle domestic violence charges. Better legislation would also include a special office to prosecute abusive men who are responsible for beating 36,000 women every day in Russia.

You can help ensure that we turn the tide and stop upwards of 12,000 women each year from dying of domestic violence. Please sign my petition.

In Western and Eastern Europe – as well as several other countries from Kazakhstan to Lithuania – adoption of similar laws have led to up to a 40 percent reduction in domestic violence cases. We can make this happen in Russia, too.

Help send a powerful message to Russian lawmakers that people around the world are invested in the survival of women who are otherwise dying for the right to be safe in their homes.

Thank you,

Alena Popova

Sign Alena’s petition

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Help keep the victories for indigenous rights in Ecuador coming!

01/24/2017 Nativegrl77

We wrote to you last week about an important victory: Ecuadorian environmental organization Acción Ecoloógica won its fight to remain open and carrying out its mission of environmental protection and indigenous rights defense. And we have even more good news to report today: Five Shuar detained on bogus charges have been freed for lack of evidence.But the indigenous movement is still under attack. The government has extended the state of emergency in Shuar territory, and Shuar federation leader Agustín Wachapá remains in jail. Leaders of Sarayaku, from a nearby province, are to be deposed by a local prosecutor this week for their actions to defend their territory and express solidarity with the Shuar.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!

International pressure has helped bring about the victories we’ve seen so far. Please take action to build upon the victories for indigenous rights and rainforest territories.