The Pacific fisher faces imminent extinction unless it gains protection under the Endangered Species Act.

We need your help to protect the fisher now, before it’s gone forever.

A close relative of the mink, otter, and wolverine, the Pacific fisher has roamed the old-growth forests of the West Coast, from Washington state to the Sierra Nevada, for thousands of years. But fishers are nearly extinct in Washington and Oregon, and only two small populations remain in California.

Fishers have declined dramatically in recent decades, due to trapping, logging, and habitat loss. Climate change is also accelerating their decline.

Earthjustice has been fighting in court for more than a decade to protect Pacific fishers, but we need your help.

Right now, the Fish and Wildlife Service is considering extending Endangered Species Act protections to the fisher, and we need you to send in your public comment.

Recently, super-toxic rat poisons have shown up as a new threat to fishers. Eighty-five percent of fishers studied from 2012 to 2014 had rodent poisons in their blood. Thirteen fishers were found poisoned to death in California during that time.

U.S. Forest Service researchers have concluded that the southern Sierra fisher population, which is critical to the survival of the entire species, “may face imminent extinction” in the absence of increased protection.

Tell the Fish and Wildlife Service that there is no good reason this rare, forest-dwelling critter shouldn’t be protected by Endangered Species Act.

Sincerely,

Greg Loarie
Staff Attorney
California Office

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Washington state … a message from our Governor Inslee

12/10/2014 Nativegrl77

In just over a month, the next legislative session will begin. And when it does, we can’t afford to waste a second.

The legislative session is just 105 days long. That means we’ll have just 105 days to make progress in providing long overdue funding to our schools, protecting our climate, and funding critical repairs and improvements to our roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.

The session brings another kind of deadline — a fundraising deadline. If we want to accomplish these goals in that very short window, we need to build as much momentum as we can today. We need to show hard numbers, and right now that means fundraising totals.

Washington law requires me to stop accepting contributions 30 days before the legislative session begins. This Friday is the last day I can raise money for over four months, and this week is the last chance to help me build the momentum we need.

That’s why we must raise $25,000 by Friday’s midnight deadline — and why it’s crucial you show your support now.

Will you make a contribution now to help me reach our $25,000 goal — before Friday’s MIDNIGHT deadline?

We have far too much to accomplish to let the next legislative session devolve into political theater. We’ve seen Republicans do this all over the country, and we can’t let it happen here.

Your support today will help build the momentum we need to move forward on our priorities and help my team stay focused on the critical work at hand.

Remember Friday isn’t just your last chance to contribute before the session begins — it’s your last chance to contribute for at least four months.

If we miss our goal now, we’ll give up a crucial opportunity to help reach our legislative goals. Your contribution — right now — will help ensure that doesn’t happen.

Can I count on you to help me reach my $25,000 fundraising goal by Friday night? Click here to make your contribution now.

Thanks for standing with me once again.

Very truly yours,

Jay Inslee

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6,000 miles

12/10/2014 Nativegrl77

Protect Arctic whales, caribou, and birds.

Tell Secretary of State John Kerry to stand up for the Arctic!

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Petition update – School Lunch Program: Remove Risk of SuperBugs from Children’s Lunches

12/10/2014 Nativegrl77

Victory! Tomorrow Six Urban School Districts Announce Only Antibiotic Free Chicken Will be Served

Dec 09, 2014 — The LA Unified School District is set to vote tomorrow to serve only meats raised without antibiotics in their School Lunch Program. They will be joined by Six major school… Read more

Read more Jennifer Amdur Spitz just posted an update on the petition you signed, School Lunch Program: Remove Risk of SuperBugs from Children’s Lunches.

Black History

the Senate ~ CONGRESS12/10 ~ the House Just hours from a shutdown

12/10/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R.3979 (NDAA).

Senator Boxer asked unanimous consent that the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.2444, with a Rockefeller-Thune substitute amendment containing a permanent exemption for discharges from small commercial vessels and fishing vessels; the bill be read a third time and passed; and the title amendment be agreed to. Senator Vitter asked that the request be modified and that the Senate consider a Rockefeller-Thune substitute amendment that includes a 3 year extension of the vessel discharge moratorium. There was no objection to the modification and the bill was passed, as amended.

By voice votes, the Senate passed the following bills:

Calendar #526, S.2519, National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014, with Carper substitute amendment.

Calendar #578, H.R.4007, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014, with Carper-Coburn substitute amendment

Discharged Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and passed H.R.2952, Cyber Security Workforce Assessment Act, with Carper substitute amendment

By voice votes, the Senate passed the following bills:

Calendar #526, S.2519, National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014, with Carper substitute amendment.

Calendar #578, H.R.4007, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014, with Carper-Coburn substitute amendment

Discharged Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and passed H.R.2952, Cyber Security Workforce Assessment Act, with Carper substitute amendment

The Senate discharged the Finance Committee and passed S.2614, a bill to amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.

WRAP UP

Legislative Business

Passed S.2444: Coast Guard Reauthorization, with Rockefeller-Thune substitute amendment.

Passed by voice vote Calendar #578, H.R.4007: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014, with Carper-Coburn amendment.

Passed by voice vote Calendar #526, S.2519: National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014, with Carper substitute amendment.

Passed by voice vote H.R.2952: Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, with Carper substitute amendment and Carper title amendment.

Passed S.2614: a bill to amend certain provisions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act.

Passed Calendar #604, H.R.1447: Death in Custody Act.

Passed H.R.3374: American Savings Promotion Act.

Passed H.R.4193: Smart Savings Act.

Passed H.R.4926: Oberstar Highway in Minnesota.

Passed H.R.5705: Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014.

Passed S.2822: Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2014.

Adopted S.Res.598: Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Discharged the Banking Committee from further consideration of H.R.5471 and referred it to the Committee on Agriculture.

Completed the Rule 14 process to place on the Legislative Calendar of Business S.2992: Military Justice Improvement Act.

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Last Floor Action:12/10
9:19:41 A.M. -H.R. 5742
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5742.

Last Floor Action:
8:51:00 P.M. – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Last Floor Action:
3:17:25 P.M. -S. 2244
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2244.

Last Floor Action:12/9
6:31:57 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2014.

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:44 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.
11:18:58 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 December 10, 2014 at 9:39 a.m.: That that body had passed S. 1474, H.R. 1067, H.R. 4199, H.R. 4681, as amended, and H. Con. Res. 107, as amended.
11:19:44 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 10.
12:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Aaron McEmrys, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.
12:02:55 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:12 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Perlmutter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:39 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.
12:23:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:24:02 P.M.	S. 1691	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1691 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to improve the security of the United States border and to provide for reforms and rates of pay for border patrol agents.”
12:24:23 P.M.	S. 1691	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:24:25 P.M.	S. 1691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1691.
12:47:10 P.M.	S. 1691	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:47:12 P.M.	S. 1691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 4681	Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
12:48:58 P.M.	H.R. 4681	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4681.
1:13:18 P.M.	H.R. 4681	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:14:43 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 775 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.”
1:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 775	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 775.
2:00:18 P.M.	H. Res. 775	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:28:32 P.M.	H. Res. 775	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 189 (Roll no. 554).
2:28:33 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:28:45 P.M.	S. 1000	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1000 — “To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.”
2:38:12 P.M.	S. 1000	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 555).
2:38:12 P.M.	S. 1000	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:59 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair asked that the House observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
2:49:33 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 155, 1 Present (Roll no. 556).
2:49:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:51:02 P.M.	H.R. 2719	Mr. Hudson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
2:51:15 P.M.	H.R. 2719	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2719.
2:58:23 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2519, H.R. 4007 amended, H.R. 2952 amended, and S. 2444.
2:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 2719	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2719.
3:06:34 P.M.	H.R. 2719	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.
3:07:13 P.M.	H.R. 1204	Mr. Hudson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:07:22 P.M.	H.R. 1204	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1204.
3:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 1204	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.
3:16:44 P.M.	S. 2244	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 775 . S. 2244 — “To extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes.”
3:16:49 P.M.	S. 2244	Resolution provides for consideration of S. 2244; provides suspension authority; and provides for proceedings through Jan. 3, 2015.
3:17:25 P.M.	S. 2244	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2244.

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:21 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable David W. Jolly to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:44 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.
11:18:58 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 December 10, 2014 at 9:39 a.m.: That that body had passed S. 1474, H.R. 1067, H.R. 4199, H.R. 4681, as amended, and H. Con. Res. 107, as amended.
11:19:44 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 10.
12:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Aaron McEmrys, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Arlington, Virginia.
12:02:55 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
12:03:12 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Perlmutter to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:39 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.
12:23:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:24:02 P.M.	S. 1691	Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1691 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to improve the security of the United States border and to provide for reforms and rates of pay for border patrol agents.”
12:24:23 P.M.	S. 1691	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:24:25 P.M.	S. 1691	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1691.
12:47:10 P.M.	S. 1691	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:47:12 P.M.	S. 1691	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:48:49 P.M.	H.R. 4681	Mr. Rogers (MI) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
12:48:58 P.M.	H.R. 4681	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4681.
1:13:18 P.M.	H.R. 4681	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:14:43 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 775 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.”
1:17:10 P.M.	H. Res. 775	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 775.
2:00:18 P.M.	H. Res. 775	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:28:32 P.M.	H. Res. 775	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 189 (Roll no. 554).
2:28:33 P.M.	H. Res. 775	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:28:34 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:28:45 P.M.	S. 1000	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1000 — “To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.”
2:38:12 P.M.	S. 1000	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 0 (Roll no. 555).
2:38:12 P.M.	S. 1000	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:38:59 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The Chair asked that the House observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
2:49:33 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 155, 1 Present (Roll no. 556).
2:49:51 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:51:02 P.M.	H.R. 2719	Mr. Hudson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
2:51:15 P.M.	H.R. 2719	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2719.
2:58:23 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2519, H.R. 4007 amended, H.R. 2952 amended, and S. 2444.
2:58:24 P.M.	H.R. 2719	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2719.
3:06:34 P.M.	H.R. 2719	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.
3:07:13 P.M.	H.R. 1204	Mr. Hudson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:07:22 P.M.	H.R. 1204	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1204.
3:15:24 P.M.	H.R. 1204	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.
3:16:44 P.M.	S. 2244	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 775 . S. 2244 — “To extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes.”
3:16:49 P.M.	S. 2244	Resolution provides for consideration of S. 2244; provides suspension authority; and provides for proceedings through Jan. 3, 2015.
3:17:25 P.M.	S. 2244	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2244.
4:28:09 P.M.	S. 2244	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:58:08 P.M.	S. 2244	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 – 7 (Roll no. 557).
4:58:09 P.M.	S. 2244	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:58:19 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:59:00 P.M.	H.R. 4681	Considered as unfinished business.
5:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 4681	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 – 100 (Roll no. 558).
5:06:02 P.M.	H.R. 4681	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:06:30 P.M.	H.R. 2719	Considered as unfinished business.
5:13:27 P.M.	H.R. 2719	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 559).
5:13:28 P.M.	H.R. 2719	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:13:58 P.M.	H.R. 1204	Considered as unfinished business.
5:20:41 P.M.	H.R. 1204	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 5 (Roll no. 560).
5:20:42 P.M.	H.R. 1204	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:22:37 P.M.	H.R. 1281	Mrs. Ellmers asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
5:22:58 P.M.	H.R. 1281	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
5:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 1281	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:17 P.M.	S. 2521	Mr. Meadows asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
5:23:32 P.M.	S. 2521	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2521 — “To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for reform to Federal information security.”
5:23:34 P.M.	S. 2521	On passage Passed without objection.
5:23:37 P.M.	S. 2521	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:49 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 123	Mr. McKeon asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:24:14 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 123	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 123 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3979.”
5:24:17 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 123	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:24:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 123	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:24:24 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 124	Mr. Camp asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
5:24:44 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 124	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 124 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5771.”
5:24:50 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 124	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
5:24:56 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 124	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:25:05 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:25:21 P.M.	H.R. 5806	Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5806 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions related to charitable contributions.”
5:25:31 P.M.	H.R. 5806	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:25:40 P.M.	H.R. 5806	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5806.
5:58:47 P.M.	H.R. 5806	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.
6:00:02 P.M.	S. 2444	Mr. Hunter asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
6:00:27 P.M.	S. 2444	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2444 — “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2015 through 2016, and for other purposes.”
6:00:31 P.M.	S. 2444	On passage Passed without objection.
6:00:35 P.M.	S. 2444	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:00:36 P.M.	S. 2651	Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2651 — “To repeal certain mandates of the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.”
6:00:53 P.M.	S. 2651	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:00:55 P.M.	S. 2651	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2651.
6:03:00 P.M.	S. 2651	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:04:00 P.M.	S. 2651	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:05:11 P.M.	H.R. 5810	Mr. Scott, Austin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5810 — “To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act.”
6:05:34 P.M.	H.R. 5810	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:05:36 P.M.	H.R. 5810	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5810.
6:12:26 P.M.	H.R. 5810	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:12:28 P.M.	H.R. 5810	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:13:35 P.M.	H.R. 5816	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 5816	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5816 — “To extend the authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.”
6:13:59 P.M.	H.R. 5816	On passage Passed without objection.
6:14:07 P.M.	H.R. 5816	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:14:08 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 107	Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
6:15:08 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 107	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
6:15:16 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 107	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:15:17 P.M.		Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 11. Agreed to without objection.
6:15:27 P.M.	S. 1683	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1683 — “To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients, and for other purposes.”
6:15:40 P.M.	S. 1683	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:15:42 P.M.	S. 1683	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1683.
6:25:15 P.M.	S. 1683	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:17 P.M.	S. 1683	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:18 P.M.	S. 2270	Mr. Neugebauer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:25:50 P.M.	S. 2270	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2270 — “To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.”
6:25:52 P.M.	S. 2270	On passage Passed without objection.
6:25:56 P.M.	S. 2270	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:26:24 P.M.	S. 2142	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2142 — “To impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters in Venezuela, to strengthen civil society in Venezuela, and for other purposes.”
6:26:33 P.M.	S. 2142	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:26:35 P.M.	S. 2142	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2142.
6:42:40 P.M.	S. 2142	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:42:42 P.M.	S. 2142	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:43:00 P.M.	H.R. 5656	Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5656 — “To authorize the Feed the Future Initiative to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis, and for other purposes.”
6:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 5656	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:43:30 P.M.	H.R. 5656	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5656.
7:05:53 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2614.
7:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 5656	The House resumed debate on H.R. 5656.
7:11:35 P.M.	H.R. 5656	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:11:37 P.M.	H.R. 5656	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:11:40 P.M.	H.R. 5656	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:12:03 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:14:37 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:50:50 P.M.		NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON VITAL AND HEALTH STATISTICS – Pursuant to section 306(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 242k), and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker reappointed Dr. Vickie M. Mays, Los Angeles, CA.
8:51:00 P.M.		The House resumed Special Order speeches.

9:16:54 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 776.
9:17:01 P.M.		Mr. Cole moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:17:02 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:03 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 11, 2014.