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Super Bowl Party !!!

Upcoming event: Superbowl Victory Parade
On Wednesday February 5, 2014 from 11:00am – 1:30pm a Super Bowl victory parade is scheduled to begin at Seattle Center; travel south down 4th Ave past Westlake Park and through Downtown, turn west on S Washington St, turn south on 2nd Ave S and conclude at the north entrance of CenturyLink Field.
Participants include Seahawks Players, Head Coach Pete Carroll, Coaching Staff, Seahawks Executives, Sea Gals, Blitz and the Blue Thunder drumline.
In addition, Governor Jay Inslee, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will join the parade. Seattle Police Department will close 4th Avenue at 10:30 a.m. and will reopen as soon as possible. Fans are encouraged to gather early as large crowds are expected downtown and transportation delays are likely. Seattle Police will monitor the event
the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 2/5 ~~ the House
Senate Schedule for Thursday, February 6, 2014
The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Thursday, February 6, 2014.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1845, the Unemployment Insurance Extension act with the time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.1845 is 9:45am on Thursday and the filing deadline for 2nd degree amendments to the Reed amendment #2714 and S.1845 is 10:45am on Thursday.
At 11:00am, there will be up to 2 roll call votes:
– Motion to invoke cloture on the Reed amendment #2714 and
– if cloture is not invoked on the Reed amendment, motion to invoke cloture on S.1845.
We also expect to consider the nomination of Senator Baucus to be Ambassador to China during Thursday’s session.
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Last Floor Action:
10:00:45 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.
Last Floor Action:
5:25:54 P.M. – The House adjourned.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2014.
| 10:00:16 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 10:00:30 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable Reid J. Ribble to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 10:00:45 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. |
| 10:27:40 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. | |
| 12:00:52 P.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5. | |
| 12:01:56 P.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Andrew Chaney, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Missouri. | |
| 12:03:39 P.M. | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF 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) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until a time to be announced. | |
| 12:04:02 P.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 12:04:28 P.M. | The Speaker recognized Mr. Long for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain. | |
| 12:05:07 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. |
| 12:33:24 P.M. | H. Res. 472 | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 472 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2954) to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3964) to address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, and for other purposes.” |
| 12:38:36 P.M. | H. Res. 472 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 472. |
| 2:06:23 P.M. | H. Res. 472 | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 196 (Roll no. 36). |
| 2:14:41 P.M. | H. Res. 472 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 190 (Roll no. 37). |
| 2:14:41 P.M. | H. Res. 472 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2:15:03 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| 2:21:14 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 185 – 237 (Roll no. 38). |
| 2:27:17 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 181 – 242 (Roll no. 39). |
| 2:27:30 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3590. |
| 2:28:36 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2:29:08 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
| 2:30:05 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. |
| 2:30:24 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sean Maloney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require manufacturers or processors of any potential contaminates to public water supplies to provide data to regulatory agencies stating what risks the chemicals would present to humans and the environment. The amendment also inserts the text of H.R. 2428 at the end of the bill. |
| 2:37:46 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
| 2:45:13 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 231 (Roll no. 40). |
| 2:52:11 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 – 154 (Roll no. 41). |
| 2:52:12 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2:53:05 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 472. H.R. 3964 — “To address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, and for other purposes.” |
| 2:53:10 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2954 and H.R. 3964. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill. In each instance, the resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-340. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions. |
| 2:53:17 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 472 and Rule XVIII. |
| 2:53:18 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| 2:54:52 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3964. |
| 4:01:10 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mrs. Napolitano, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to remove the subsidy to agricultural loans and require that interest be repaid on the capital costs of a project. Currently, agriculture has 40 years to repay capital cost, interest free. Other constituencies, such as municipal entities, are required by law to pay interest. |
| 4:01:14 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Napolitano Part B amendment No. 1. |
| 4:09:56 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Napolitano Part B amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Napolitano demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceeding on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:10:18 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Ms. Matsui, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to explain that Section 107 will not suspend `b2′ water (800,000 acre feet) that was allocated in the 1992 Central Valley Project Improvement Act. Senior water rights holders in the Delta or north of Delta shall not be responsible for the project yield allocation or B2 water. |
| 4:10:21 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matsui Part B amendment No. 2. |
| 4:21:21 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Matsui Part B amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Matsui demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceeding on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:21:49 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Bera, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to delay implementation of the act until it is determined that it will not have a negative impact on the quantity, quality, and safety of drinking water in the California Delta region. |
| 4:21:52 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera Part B amendment No. 3. |
| 4:21:49 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Bera, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to delay implementation of the act until it is determined that it will not have a negative impact on the quantity, quality, and safety of drinking water in the California Delta region. |
| 4:21:52 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera Part B amendment No. 3. |
| 4:30:41 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bera Part B amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bera demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:31:41 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mrs. Capps, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to require GAO to conduct a study on the resiliency and adaptability of all Bureau of Reclamation projects and facilities to any ongoing or forecasted changes to the quality, quantity, or reliability of water resources. |
| 4:31:44 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps Part B amendment No. 4. |
| 4:42:33 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capps Part B amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:42:54 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to establish the Governor of California’s emergency drought declaration, issued January 17, 2014, as a formal request to the Secretary of Commerce to issue a determination, using her authority under Section 312 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, that a fishery resource disaster has occurred for fisheries that originate in the State of California. |
| 4:42:56 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio Part B amendment No. 5. |
| 4:47:44 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 4:48:14 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to prevent provisions of the bill from taking effect until it has been determined that it will not interfere with the State of California’s Delta and water management reform and funding Acts of 2009, including SB7x-1, SB7x-2, SB7x-6, and SB7x-7. |
| 4:48:17 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman Part B amendment No. 6. |
| 4:57:01 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman Part B amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:57:28 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. McNerney, numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to prevent several provisions of the Act from taking effect until it is determined that it will not harm water quality or water availability for agricultural producers in California’s Delta region (Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo Counties). |
| 4:57:31 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney Part B amendment No. 7. |
| 5:05:32 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney Part B amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 5:06:05 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Peters (CA), numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 113-340 to stipulate that the bill cannot go into effect until the Secretary confirms that the act does not adversely affect any community’s water supply or water budget. |
| 5:06:08 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 472, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) Part B amendment No. 8. |
| 5:17:27 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Peters (CA) Part B amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters (CA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. |
| 5:18:00 P.M. | UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. | |
| 5:46:03 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 42). |
| 5:50:35 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Matsui amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 43). |
| 5:54:11 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Bera amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 44). |
| 5:59:09 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Capps amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 45). |
| 6:02:52 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 46). |
| 6:03:19 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the McNerney amendment (A007) Roll Call 47 – Recorded vote pending. |
| 6:02:52 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 46). |
| 6:06:57 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the McNerney amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 193 – 230 (Roll no. 47). |
| 6:10:23 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On agreeing to the Peters (CA) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 192 – 231 (Roll no. 48). |
| 6:10:44 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3964. |
| 6:11:55 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 6:12:11 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
| 6:13:10 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. |
| 6:13:34 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add Title IX- Preserving Local Water Supplies and Protecting Tribal Sovereignty. |
| 6:23:45 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
| 6:30:38 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 231 (Roll no. 49). |
| 6:39:12 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 – 191 (Roll no. 50). |
| 6:39:12 P.M. | H.R. 3964 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 6:39:24 P.M. | On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote. | |
| 6:40:12 P.M. | Mr. LaMalfa asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on February 6. Agreed to without objection. | |
| 6:40:32 P.M. | ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches. | |
| 6:50:35 P.M. | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. | |
| 7:50:41 P.M. | Mrs. Hartzler moved that the House do now adjourn. | |
| 7:50:55 P.M. | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. | |
| 7:50:56 P.M. | The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2014. |
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the Senate ~~ CONGRESS 2/4 ~~ the House
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. The time until 12:30pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be up to 20 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. At approximately 2:35pm, there will be a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2642, the farm bill.
2:35pm The Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.2642, the farm bill;
Adopted: 68-32
The Senate passed the FARM bill conference report by a vote of 68-32.
Following the vote, Senator Reid withdrew the pending motion to proceed to Cal. #297, S.1950, Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014.
Then, in order to make it procedurally possible to call up a new Reed amendment (3 month paid for extension of UI benefits), Senator Reid withdrew the motion to commit S.1845 by consent and asked to withdraw Reid amendment #2631. Senator McConnell reserved his right to object and asked that the pending amendments be withdrawn and that Senators be permitted to offer amendments in an alternating fashion.
Senator Reid objected to the modification without an agreement to vote on passage of the bill and Senator McConnell objected to withdrawing the Reed amendment. Senator Reid then moved to table Reed amendment #2631.
At 3:06pm, the Senate began a 15 minute roll call vote on the Reid motion to table the Reed amendment #2631;
Tabled: 98-0
The Reed amendment #2631 to S.1845 was tabled 98-0.
Senator Reid then offered Reed amendment #2714 (3 month extension of unemployment insurance benefits paid for with pension smoothing/no UI for millionaires). Senator Reid also filed cloture on the Reed amendment and the underlying bill, S.1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014.
The cloture vote on the Reed amendment #2714 will occur at a time to be determined on Thursday, February 6. If cloture is invoked, there would be up to 30 hours for debate prior to a vote on the amendment. If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed immediately to a cloture vote on S.1845.
Senator Reid then moved to proceed to Calendar #298, S.1963 (military pension COLA).
Senator Reid filled the amendment tree with the following amendments:
Reed amendment #2714 (3 month extension of unemployment insurance benefits paid for with pension smoothing/no UI for millionaires)
Reid amendment #2715 to #2714 (date change)
Reid motion to commit the bill with instructions (#2716) (date change)
Reid amendment #2717 (date change)
Reid amendment #2718 (date change)
At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, with the concurrence of the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar #629, the nomination of Max Sieben Baucus, of Montana, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People’s Republic of China. When the Senate considers the nomination, there will be up to 60 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate will proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination.
We expect the vote to occur on Thursday, February 6, 2014.
Wrap Up for Wednesday, February 4, 2014
Roll Call Votes
1) Adoption of the Conference Report to accompany H.R.2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; Adopted: 68-32
2) Reid motion to table the Reed amendment #2631 to S.1826, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act; Tabled: 98-0
Legislative Items
Adopted S.Res.344, Congratulating the Penn State University Women’s volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship.
Began the Rule 14 process of S.1996, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014(Hagan and others) in order to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar.
Completed the Rule 14 process of S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014(Sanders) in order to place the bill on the Legislative Calendar.
No Executive Items
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Last Floor Action:
5:25:54 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2014.
| 10:00:39 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 10:00:50 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 10:01:12 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. | |
| 10:50:44 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. | |
| 12:00:27 P.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 4. | |
| 12:00:29 P.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy. | |
| 12:01:24 P.M. | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. | |
| 12:01:27 P.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 12:01:43 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. | |
| 12:18:33 P.M. | H. Res. 470 | Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 470 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.” |
| 12:20:37 P.M. | H. Res. 470 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470. |
| 1:55:42 P.M. | H. Res. 470 | On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 – 193 (Roll no. 34). |
| 2:05:24 P.M. | H. Res. 470 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 185 (Roll no. 35). |
| 2:05:25 P.M. | H. Res. 470 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2:05:37 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 470. H.R. 3590 — “To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.” |
| 2:05:42 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3590 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. |
| 2:05:58 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 470 and Rule XVIII. |
| 2:05:59 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Richard B. Nugent to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| 2:08:28 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3590. |
| 2:23:01 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President. |
| 2:23:05 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting. |
| 3:08:26 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings (WA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-339 to make technical, clarifying and conforming changes to the Committee Print. |
| 3:09:39 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment No. 1. |
| 3:12:52 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:13:16 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Hanna, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-339 to require a report on economic impacts of the Act. The report would include any expected increases in recreational hunting, fishing, shooting, and conservation activities; an estimate of jobs created to support such activities; an estimate of wages related to these jobs; and estimate of anticipated new local, State, and Federal revenue. |
| 3:13:33 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanna amendment No 2. |
| 3:19:03 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Hanna amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:19:31 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Castro (TX), numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-339 to ensure that women and minority groups, as appropriate, are included for membership on the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee. |
| 3:19:50 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castro (TX) amendment No. 3. |
| 3:22:05 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Castro (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:22:28 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Gallego, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-339 to add veterans service organizations to the list of discretionary members of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee. Many organizations, including the VA, include outdoor activities to help wounded veterans in their rehabilitation efforts. |
| 3:23:13 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 4. |
| 3:25:57 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Gallego amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:27:16 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-339 to strike the National Environmental Policy Act waivers in the bill. |
| 3:27:33 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 6. |
| 3:34:56 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 3:35:35 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | < An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-339 to preserve current motorized vessel management in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a National Park in Southeast Missouri. |
| 3:36:21 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 7. |
| 3:41:27 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:41:42 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Crawford, numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-339 to allow the State office of the Cooperative Extension System of the Department of Agriculture and State department of fish and wildlife to determine regular agricultural practices for purposes of federal hunting guidelines. |
| 3:42:25 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 8. |
| 3:45:59 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Crawford amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:48:08 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Fleming, numbered 9 printed in House Report 113-339 to restore hunting access to the Kisatchie National Forest for deer hunting with dogs. Includes private property protections |
| 3:48:27 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 9. |
| 3:54:49 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Fleming amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 3:54:56 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate. |
| 3:55:20 P.M. | The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 376. The Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2642. | |
| 3:55:21 P.M. | Subsequently, the Committee resumed it’s sitting. | |
| 3:56:23 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 10 printed in House Report 113-339 to promote the Secretary of the Interior’s authority to consider climate change when making decisions related to recreation and conservation on public lands. |
| 3:57:19 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10. |
| 4:07:04 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 4:07:45 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 11 printed in House Report 113-339 to maintain access to National Forest System lands for snowmobilers while a winter Travel Management Rule for National Forests is finalized. |
| 4:07:49 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 470, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 11. |
| 4:13:57 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 4:14:14 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to rise. |
| 4:14:28 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 4:14:42 P.M. | H.R. 3590 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3590 as unfinished business. |
| 4:15:20 P.M. | The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to the situation in Cote d’Ivoire is to continue in effect beyond February 7, 2014. -referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 113-90). | |
| 4:17:18 P.M. | ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. | |
| 4:18:55 P.M. | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. | |
| 4:57:27 P.M. | Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 472. | |
| 4:58:59 P.M. | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed with Special Order speeches. | |
| 5:25:18 P.M. | Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. | |
| 5:25:53 P.M. | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. | |
| 5:25:54 P.M. | The House adjourned.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2014. |
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Despite the fact that it is a $9Billion/Year industry, the National Football League (NFL) continues to enjoy status as a non-profit organization — meaning it doesn’t have to pay federal corporate taxes.
The Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, makes nearly $30 million a year — earning more than the heads of companies like Coca-Cola and Wal-Mart. Through TV deals alone, the NFL has inked nearly $30 billion with various television networks. And so often, fans like you and me are asked to foot the bill for new stadiums through our own taxes.
Yet despite being the most profitable sports league in the entire world, the NFL does not pay federal taxes.
The NFL should pay their fair share towards our economy! Just like Major League Baseball, which gave up its nonprofit status in recent years, as well as the National Basketball Association, the NFL should not be able to hide under a nonprofit status in order to avoid paying federal taxes.
The NFL has methodically worked to shift all the power to their side, leaving players, employees and PARTICULARLY THE FANS little say in what goes on with the league. We deserve a say, but do not wish to boycott our teams! Therefore, we are calling on our elected representatives to revoke the tax-exempt status we bestowed upon the league half a century ago. Please sign this petition, and let Congress know that you want them to reconsider the NFL’s tax exempt status.






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