Victory! Tomorrow Six Urban School Districts Announce Only Antibiotic Free Chicken Will be Served |
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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 |
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| 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. |
the Senate ~~~ CONGRESS12/10 ~~~ the House Just hours from a shutdown
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
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
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.
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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. |
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Forests Need Your Voice NOW !
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Today is the PepsiCo Global Call in Day! RAN activists around the globe will drive tons of calls into PepsiCo’s international offices in the next 24 hours, and in order to make this world-wide action a success, we need your support. Will you take 2 minutes right now to call PepsiCo and take a stand for tropical rainforests and the animals and people that depend on them? Every day bulldozers drive deeper and deeper into the last stands of rainforest in Indonesia and Malaysia to meet the ever growing demand for the Conflict Palm Oil used in potato chips, crackers and snack foods made by companies like PepsiCo. Despite the fact that you and other customers around the planet have called on PepsiCo to fix the gaps in its palm oil commitment and cut Conflict Palm Oil from its products for good, the company continues to use massive amounts of palm oil and has so far failed to take the steps required to cut Conflict Palm Oil from its global supply chain. PepsiCo’s inaction is unacceptable, and the company needs to hear your demand that it cut Conflict Palm Oil from its supply chain. If enough people come together to demand change, PepsiCo will have no choice but to act. That’s why we’re asking you to make a call to PepsiCo today. Ready to make the call right now? Here are the 3 simple steps for participating in the PepsiCo Global Call-in Day: 1. Call 1 800 433 2652 in the USA or find your country’s PepsiCo customer service phone number:
2. Make the call: PepsiCo may tell you that it has made a public palm oil pledge and is committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Its commitment has critical gaps that must be addressed to stop the bulldozers destroying rainforests and human rights abuses that are rife in supply chains. PepsiCo must be able to demonstrate to its customers that it can be trusted to provide products not connected to Conflict Palm Oil. Here’s what to say when you call PepsiCo: Hello , my name is ___ from _____ and I’m calling you today because PepsiCo’s use of palm oil that is tied to rainforest destruction and human and labor rights violations is unacceptable! PepsiCo’s palm oil commitment has critical gaps that must be addressed immediately. PepsiCo must take action to identify and eliminate suppliers who are violating human and labor rights and destroying rainforests including the Leuser Ecosystem. As a globally recognized brand with an immense international reach, PepsiCo must succeed in stopping the bulldozers and abuse in its supply chain and use its influence to protect the Leuser Ecosystem. PepsiCo should step up and cut Conflict Palm Oil from its global supply chains for good! 3. Ask your friends to make a call by posting on Facebook and Twitter: Click to share on Facebook. You could use the sample text below. Join me and speak for rainforests! Join the Global Call-In Day demanding PepsiCo stop the bulldozers and cut Conflict Palm Oil! Click to share on Twitter. You could use the sample tweet below. Join @RAN’s @PepsiCo Global Call-in Day and demand that @Pepsi cut #ConflictPalmOil For our future and our forests,
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Stand with Peggy
In a few weeks the Supreme Court will hear Peggy Young’s case, Young v. UPS, to decide whether UPS violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act by refusing to offer her the same accommodations it made available to non-pregnant workers with similar limitations. How the court rules in Young v. UPS will impact working women across the country. And because many families rely on mothers’ earnings, when pregnant women are forced off the job and lose their paychecks and health care, their families suffer as well. Send your message of support for Peggy Young and all pregnant workers today. We’ll collect your messages and present them to Peggy Young on the day of the Supreme Court hearing, Dec. 3. Thank you for all you do for women and their families. Sincerely, |
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#TopDocNow
The Senate Should Act Now To Confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy For Surgeon General
With no new cases of Ebola in the United States in nearly a month, Ebola Czar Ron Klain has decided to return to the private sector. We are thankful that the disease appears to be under control here at home (it continues to spread in West Africa). But Klain’s departure offers a reminder of the current gap that exists for addressing public health crises in this country.
There’s an appointed position in the federal government for the nation’s top doctor and health communicator-in-chief. That position, which has been vacant since July 2013, is the Surgeon General. President Obama’s nominee, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is a highly qualified nominee with broad support from the medical community. But a familiar villain, the NRA, has successfully stalled Murthy’s confirmation for over a year. And if the Senate doesn’t act this week, the NRA could kill the confirmation altogether.
Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, has indisputable credentials to be Surgeon General. He is a practicing physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He is an educator at Harvard Medical School. He is the founder of a medical technology company, a community health partnership in rural India, and a 16,000-strong network of physicians and medical students committed to strengthening America’s healthcare system. And he has the endorsements of more than 100 national organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Hospital Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Murthy, however, has drawn the ire of the NRA because he, like many others in the public health field, has acknowledged the link between gun violence and public health. Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush’s surgeon generals, C. Everett Koop and Louis W. Sullivan, took the same position. But that hasn’t stopped the powerful gun lobby from flexing its muscle to Republicans and red-state Democrats who as of now haven’t dared to cross it.
But that could be changing. This week is the pivotal week for Murthy’s nomination to be brought to the floor. It’s the last week before the Senate heads home for the holidays and the GOP-controlled Senate takes over in 2015, when any of President Obama’s nominees will be much harder to get through. Murthy only needs a clean majority of votes to be confirmed, and a number of influential votes have lent their support in recent days: Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Mark Udall (D-CO), Angus King (I-ME), and Mark Kirk (R-IL) are a few who have publicly come out in support of Murthy.
BOTTOM LINE: America needs its top doc, and Vivek Murthy is the qualified leader the Senate should confirm immediately. The country has gone through multiple public health crises in the last year and half without a surgeon general that have required temporary outside leadership. It shouldn’t go through any more without a surgeon general in place. When it comes to public health, Murthy knows what he’s doing; the NRA doesn’t. Now is the time for the Senate to act




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