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Luisa* worked in a supermarket in New York City, making $10.50 per hour. When her employer found out she was pregnant, they harassed her, made discriminatory comments, cut her hours, and penalized her for taking her regular breaks.
Luisa asked if she could avoid climbing ladders because of the risk of miscarriage from a fall. HR ignored her request. Her direct supervisor recommended she go on unpaid leave until the baby was born, potentially eliminating her main source of income. Luisa refused. Soon after, Luisa was fired after requesting a change in her schedule to attend one prenatal appointment. 
Losing her job while expecting a baby was devastating. She had to rely on the support of family members, and sought public assistance just to make ends meet.
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We represented Luisa and, after laying out the myriad legal violations the employer faced—including failing to provide her with reasonable pregnancy accommodations and earned sick time—the employer agreed to compensate Luisa. The supermarket also agreed to give notice of all relevant federal, state, and local policies so that employees are aware of their workplace rights.
Stories like Luisa’s are all too common. A Better Balance will continue to hold employers accountable when they discriminate against workers like her, but we need your help.
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FDA/USDA ~~Dec 2017 Alerts & Safety


  • Jack Brown Produce, Inc. of Sparta, MI is recalling Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples processed and shipped by one of its suppliers, Nyblad Orchards, Inc., on December 11 through December 16, 2017, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No illnesses have been reported to date.

    The recalled apples were distributed through retail stores in Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio. The product at issue consists of the following types of apples sold or distributed by Jack Brown Produce, Inc. under the brand name “Apple Ridge” including:

    1. Honeycrisp apples in two-pound clear plastic bags;
    2. Gala, Fuji, and Golden Delicious apples in 3-pound clear plastic bags;
    3. Fuji and Gala apples in 5-pound red-netted mesh bags; and
    4. Gala, Fuji and Honeycrisp apples that were tray-packed/individually sold.

    The potentially-affected product can be identified by the following lot numbers printed on the bag label and/or bag-closure clip:

    Fuji: NOI 163, 165, 167, 169, 174

    Honeycrisp: NOI 159, 160, 173 Golden Delicious: NOI 168
    Gala: NOI 164, 166 on either the product labels and/or bag-closure clip.

    The recall was the result of a routine sampling program at the Nyblad Orchards, Inc. facility which revealed that finished products contained Listeria monocytogenes. Jack Brown Produce, Inc. has ceased the distribution of any further products processed at Nyblad Orchards as the FDA and the Company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

    Consumers who have purchased Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious Apples under the brand name “Apple Ridge” on or after December 11, 2017 are urged to destroy the product and contact Jack Brown Produce, Inc. for a full refund.

    Consumers with questions may contact the company at 616-887-9568 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET) and ask for Lisa Ingalls.

  • Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Products due to Possible Extraneous Material ContaminationSanta Fe Importers, Inc. a Long Beach, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 143 pounds of pork salami products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings
  • Products due to Possible Salmonella Adulteration Piller’s Fine Foods, a Waterloo, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 1,076 pounds of ready-to-eat salami and speck products that may be adulterated with Salmonella.
  • Springfield Smoked Fish of Springfield, Ma.is recalling its 1lb. packages Prescliced Nova Salmon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.The recalled packages were distributed to customers in Rhode Island and Connecticut through retail stores.The product comes in a 1lb, clear plastic package marked with lot # 42173 on the back of the package and with an expiration date of 12/22/17. UPC 811907018018.No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.This issue was identified after FDA product sampling identified Listeria monocytogenes in the product.The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.Consumers who have purchased the 1lb packages of the pre-sliced Nova Salmon are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-413-737-8693. Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
  • December 5, a partner food pantry agency in Wamego, Kansanotified Harvesters—The Community Food Network of potentially contaminated Bibi Frutix candy product it received through Harvesters’ distribution program.The candy product is likely contaminated with a chemical substance and is potentially harmful if eaten. To date, there has been a report of one illness. The candy product is the shape of a small baby bottle and labeled “Bibi Frutix.” The product was donated to Harvesters. Harvesters estimates six cases or fewer of the candy product was received.Harvesters followed recall procedures, including issuing a recall notice to all partner agencies (food pantries) and checking to see if any product remained in its warehouses. To date, no product has been found beyond what was involved in the initially reported incident in Wamego, Kan.Harvesters’ agencies that could have received the product are located in the following 19 counties of Harvesters’ service area: Kansas: Johnson, Wyandotte, Miami, Franklin, Douglas, Jefferson, Shawnee, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee. Missouri counties are:
    Jackson, Platte, Clay, Ray, Lafayette, Johnson and Bates. Harvesters continues to cooperate with local and state authorities to determine the potential scope of the distribution.This may be an isolated incident. Out of concern for public safety, Harvesters is alerting the public. The safety of the public, Harvesters’ agency partners, volunteers, clients and staff is most important.The FDA has advised, if a member of the community has possession of the candy product, do not consume the product and dispose of it immediately. People who experience symptoms should contact their health care provider for treatment. If you believe product you received was contaminated, you may file a complaint with the FDA consumer complaint coordinator for Kansas and Missouri at 1-800-202-9780.
  • FDA Alerts Consumers About Potentially Life-Threatening Health Problems Linked to Limbrel

    December 4, 2017

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that Primus Pharmaceuticals, Scottsdale, Arizona, voluntarily recall Limbrel, a capsule marketed to “manage the metabolic processes associated with osteoarthritis.” The company has not yet acted to remove the product from the market. Although the product is marketed as a medical food, the preliminary determination of the FDA investigation is that Limbrel is an unapproved new drug. The agency does not have mandatory recall authority over drug products.

    The FDA reminds consumers not to use Limbrel because of the risk of drug-induced liver injury, and a lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Consumers taking this product should stop immediately and contact their health care provider. Health care providers who are aware that their patients are taking Limbrel should advise them to stop using it. 

    Who Should be Contacted?

    Consumers and health care professionals who have questions about Limbrel are encouraged to contact the FDA’s Division of Drug Information at 888-INFO-FDA (888-463-6332) or druginfo@fda.hhs.gov.

    The information in this release reflects the FDA’s best efforts to communicate what it has learned from the manufacturer and the state and local public health agencies involved in the investigation. The agency will update this page as more information becomes available.

     

  • Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 127-2017, Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant, Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Shish Kabob Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Dec 1, 2017).
  • Simple Diagnostics is voluntarily recalling three lots of Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Prep Pads (UPC # 898302001050, NDC # 98302-0001-05), which were manufactured by Foshan Flying Medical Products Co. Ltd., located in China, due to the lack of sterility assurance and other quality issues. The affected lots are:  SD2070421201 (Exp. 12/2019)
    SD2070420925 (Exp. 09/2019)
    SD2070420601 (Exp. 12/2019)The affected lots were distributed between 10/18/2016 and 07/19/2017  : Simple Diagnostics is notifying its distributors and customers by issuing a “Dear Customer” letter and arranging for the return of all recalled products. Healthcare providers that have affected lots of Pharmacist Choice Alcohol Prep Pads that have been recalled should stop using the product and should return them to Simple Diagnostics.Health professionals and consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Simple Diagnostics at 1-877-342-2385.Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

    Read the MedWatch Safety Alert, including a link to the press release, at:
    https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm587711.htm

 

  • The Kroger Company has recalled Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added 1 GAL (3.78 L) with sell by dates from 4/26/2018 to 10/10/2018, after receiving complaints about mold in the product. Testing by Kroger has identified the mold as Talaromyces penicillium. The water is sold in clear containers, but the mold may not be visible with the naked eye.

The FDA is issuing this consumer alert to reach parents and Consumers caregivers who may have bought the product, which is intended for infants.

 1-888-SAFEFOOD

The products were distributed to Kroger stores, including Food 4 Less, Jay C, Jay C Food Plus, Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Owen’s, Payless Super Market, and Ruler stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.  The Kroger Company has instructed its stores to remove the recalled products. The recalled products are labeled with the UPC Code 0 41260 37597 2 and the plant code 51-4140. The labels also state DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202. If you have purchased this water return it to the store for a refund.

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I-940 Campaign


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You are getting this email as because of your affiliation with one of Initiative 940’s endorsers. Below is a quick campaign update!

  • We now have only 8,000 signatures left to collect to make our 350,000 signature goal! Please send in your petitions (filled or otherwise) this week! You can also find where to sign or return petitions here.
  • De-Escalate Washington has one last big signatures gathering weekend. Join other I-940 volunteers at the Macklemore concert at Key Arena on Friday and/or Saturday to put us over the top! Details here.
  • We still need to raise $9,866 to reach our online goals for this portion of the campaign. There are bills to pay and any surplus funds will be transferred to the next portion of De-Escalate Washington’s campaign in 2018. Please click here to give! 
  • Everyone is invited! The campaign will march in Olympia and turn in our signatures together on December 28th! An event in Tacoma will happen as well. Come celebrate this stage of a successful campaign.  Details here. Invite your friends!

Please don’t forget to send in your petition or sign I-940 if you haven’t already! Together, we work for safety, justice, and accountability.

Thank you again!

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Will you stand with Teodora?
Friends —

In 2007, Teodora del Carmen Vásquez was nine months pregnant when she felt a piercing pain in her abdomen. She called emergency services, but started bleeding and lost consciousness before help arrived. When she awoke, surrounded by police officers, she discovered she had suffered a stillbirth and had lost her baby.

Teodora was presumed guilty of induced ‘abortion’ rather than the victim of pregnancy complications and was sentenced to 30 years in prison under El Salvador law. Human rights groups urgently need your support now in advance to a planned petition delivery next week aimed at pushing the Salvadoran government to free Teodora.

Amnesty International USA and Group 11 have been fighting for the release of Teodora for years. In 2015, as part of the organization’s Write for Rights campaign, Amnesty International and supporters sent thousands of letters to the Salvadoran Minister of Justice demanding Teodora’s immediate release. Like never before, authorities replied that they would reopen her case for review.

Women like Teodora who have suffered miscarriages or stillbirths have been charged with homicide, a charge that carries a sentence of up to 50 years. Like other women accused of abortion or homicide after suffering a miscarriage, Teodora comes from a poor family that could not afford effective legal representation, and as a result, her trial was flawed and lacked due process.

On Friday, December 8, 2017 the same judges who sent her to prison will review her case and decide her fate. Activists don’t want Teodora to spend the next 20 years in prison because of a pregnancy complication. The review of her case is an opportunity to change the course of her life but she needs your help now. Will you stand with Teodora?

Thank you for taking action,

Svetla Baeva
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THE SENATE Dec1st -15th **CONGRESS** 2017 THE HOUSE


December 14, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, December 14, 2017
December 13, 2017 Wrap Up for Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 12, 2017 Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 12, 2017
December 11, 2017 Wrap Up for Monday, December 11, 2017
December 7, 2017 Wrap Up for Thursday, December 7, 2017
December 6, 2017 Wrap Up for Wednesday, December 6, 2017
December 5, 2017 Wrap Up for Tuesday, December 5, 2017
December 4, 2017 Wrap Up for Monday, December 4, 2017
December 2, 2017 Wrap Up for Friday, December 1, 2017

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House Activity 12/15

Last Floor Action:
5:33:46 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 18, 2017.

5:30:08 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
5:30:13 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
5:30:25 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Peoples Church, Jacksonville, Texas
5:32:03 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
5:32:06 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brady of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
5:32:07 P.M. H.R. 1 Conference report H. Rept. 115-466 filed.
5:33:16 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 14, 2017, at 5:58 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 654
5:33:35 P.M. Mr. Brady (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:33:45 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:46 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 18, 2017.

House Activity 12/14

9:00:29 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:34 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:03 A.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:04 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lance to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:20 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:15:35 A.M. H.R. 2396 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 657. H.R. 2396 — “To amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to update the exception for certain annual notices provided by financial institutions.”
9:15:40 A.M. H.R. 2396 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate for each bill. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in H.R. 2396 shall be considered as adopted. The rule also makes in order the amendment printed in the report. An amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4015 consisting of Rules Committee Print 115-46, shall be considered as adopted.
9:16:54 A.M. H.R. 2396 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2396.
10:22:00 A.M. H.R. 2396 An amendment, offered by Mr. Clay, printed in Part A of House Report 115-462 to strike the term “financial institution” and replace it with “vehicle financial company” and define “vehicle financial company”.
10:22:01 A.M. H.R. 2396 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 657, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clay No. 1.
10:30:10 A.M. H.R. 2396 The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.
10:30:14 A.M. H.R. 2396 On agreeing to the Clay amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:30 A.M. H.R. 2396 Ms. Waters, Maxine moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
10:30:41 A.M. H.R. 2396 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 prohibit the vehicle financial company term from including a financial institution that is engaging or has engaged in a pattern or practice of unsafe or unsound banking practices and other violations related to consumer harm.
10:36:16 A.M. H.R. 2396 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:03:05 A.M. H.R. 2396 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 235 (Roll no. 681).
11:10:23 A.M. H.R. 2396 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 275 – 146 (Roll no. 682).
11:10:25 A.M. H.R. 2396 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:10:26 A.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to recommit with instructions, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:10:35 A.M. H.R. 4324 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4324 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions’ aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
11:16:54 A.M. H.R. 4324 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 – 233 (Roll no. 683).
11:27:50 A.M. H.R. 4324 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 – 167 (Roll no. 684).
11:27:51 A.M. H.R. 4324 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:27:52 A.M. H.R. 3771 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Cohen asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3771, a bill originally introduced by Representative Conyers, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
11:27:53 A.M. H.R. 4324 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4324.
11:27:54 A.M. H.R. 2396 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2396.
11:29:20 A.M. H.R. 4042 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4042 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the “Borinqueneers Post Office Building”.”
11:29:51 A.M. H.R. 4042 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
11:29:53 A.M. H.R. 4042 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:29:54 A.M. H.R. 2815 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2815 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 30 East Somerset Street in Raritan, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant John Basilone Post Office”.”
11:30:25 A.M. H.R. 2815 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gianforte, inserting new text and title to the bill.
11:31:20 A.M. H.R. 2815 On agreeing to the Gianforte amendment; Agreed to without objection.
11:36:12 A.M. H.R. 2815 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11:36:18 A.M. H.R. 2815 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:36:21 A.M. H.R. 2815 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
11:37:29 A.M. COLLOQUY HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. McCarthy on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House for the upcoming week.
12:42:15 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 5:30 p.m. on December 15. Agreed to without objection.
12:42:55 P.M. Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 for Morning-Hour Debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business Agreed to without objection.
12:43:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:57:58 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:41:44 P.M. Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:41:54 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:41:55 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on December 15, 2017.

House Activity 12/13

10:00:00 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:09 A.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Harold Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:34 A.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:40:17 A.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:24 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 13.
12:00:25 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:01:02 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:04 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mrs. Lawrence to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:24 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.
12:20:25 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR – Without objection, The Chair announced the Speaker or a designee and the Minority Leader or a designee shall each name a total of 15 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner from the respective party of such individual who are not members of the Committee on Ethics to be available to serve on investigative subcommittees of that committee during the 115th Congress pursuant to clause 5(a)(4) of rule 10.
12:21:08 P.M. Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the order of the House of December 13, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics: Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Walorski, Mrs. Handel, Mrs. Mimi Walters of California and Mr. Paulsen.
12:22:03 P.M. Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics – Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the order of the House of December 13, 2017, the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics: Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. McEachin, Mrs. Torres and Ms. Tsongas.
12:22:22 P.M. H. Res. 658 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 658 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1638) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4324) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions’ aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
12:26:31 P.M. H. Res. 658 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 658.
1:06:45 P.M. H. Res. 658 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 658, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:06:45 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
1:20:29 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 13.
1:20:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 658 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
1:20:49 P.M. H. Res. 658 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 658 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1638) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4324) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions’ aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
1:50:38 P.M. H. Res. 658 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 – 189 (Roll no. 676).
1:57:58 P.M. H. Res. 658 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 182 (Roll no. 677).
1:58:00 P.M. H. Res. 658 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:00:04 P.M. H. Res. 657 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 657 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2396) to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to update the exception for certain annual notices provided by financial institutions, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.”
2:03:10 P.M. H. Res. 657 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 657.
2:54:53 P.M. H. Res. 657 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 657, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prveailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2:56:13 P.M. H.R. 1638 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 658. H.R. 1638 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
2:56:18 P.M. H.R. 1638 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. It also makes in order specified amendments for the bills.
2:57:05 P.M. H.R. 1638 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 658 and Rule XVIII.
2:57:05 P.M. H.R. 1638 The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:57:11 P.M. H.R. 1638 GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1638.
4:05:04 P.M. H.R. 1638 An amendment, offered by Mr. Schneider, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-463 to amend the reporting requirement on recommendations for how U.S. economic sanctions against Iran may be revised to prevent funds or assets from being used to contribute to the continued development of Iran’s ballistic missile program to also include human rights abuses.
4:05:08 P.M. H.R. 1638 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 658, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider Part A amendment No. 1.
4:13:33 P.M. H.R. 1638 On agreeing to the Schneider amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:13:56 P.M. H.R. 1638 An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-463 to require the report created by this bill to include “an assessment of the impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic sanctions programs against Iran”.
4:14:03 P.M. H.R. 1638 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 658, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng Part A amendment No. 2.
4:17:28 P.M. H.R. 1638 On agreeing to the Meng amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
4:18:23 P.M. H.R. 1638 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1638.
4:19:03 P.M. H.R. 1638 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:19:19 P.M. H.R. 1638 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.
4:20:08 P.M. H.R. 1638 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1638, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
4:20:16 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:47:34 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 13.
4:47:48 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 657 and passage of H.R. 1638, both of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:48:20 P.M. H. Res. 657 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 657 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2396) to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to update the exception for certain annual notices provided by financial institutions, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry.”
5:12:38 P.M. H. Res. 657 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 187 (Roll no. 678).
5:20:46 P.M. H. Res. 657 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 184 (Roll no. 679).
5:20:48 P.M. H. Res. 657 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:20:52 P.M. H.R. 1638 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1638 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.”
5:27:49 P.M. H.R. 1638 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 289 – 135 (Roll no. 680).
5:27:50 P.M. H.R. 1638 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:29:26 P.M. H.R. 4324 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 658. H.R. 4324 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions’ aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes.”
5:29:31 P.M. H.R. 4324 Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each bill. It also makes in order specified amendments for the bills.
5:31:29 P.M. H.R. 4324 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4324.
6:39:37 P.M. H.R. 4324 An amendment, offered by Mr. Gaetz, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-463 to include, in the report already required in the underlying text, certification that the transaction will not benefit an Iranian person that has knowingly transported items used to establish in Syria a permanent military presence of either Iranian military forces or Iranian backed militia.
6:39:40 P.M. H.R. 4324 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 658, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 1.
6:42:55 P.M. H.R. 4324 The previous question was ordered on the amendment pursuant to the rule.
6:42:57 P.M. H.R. 4324 On agreeing to the Gaetz amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:43:10 P.M. H.R. 4324 Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.
6:43:38 P.M. H.R. 4324 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 prohibit financial institutions participating in certain transactions from engaging in business with a foreign entity that has been found by the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to have engaged in or authorized cyber-attacks targeting any election held in the United States.
6:51:59 P.M. H.R. 4324 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:52:07 P.M. H.R. 4324 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Swalwell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until a time to be announced.
6:52:42 P.M. Mr. Hensarling asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on December 14. Agreed to without objection.
6:53:21 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:59:21 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:11:31 P.M. Ms. Jackson Lee moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:11:39 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:41 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 14, 2017.

House Activity 12/12

10:00:00 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.10:00:12 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.10:00:32 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.10:53:31 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.12:00:26 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 12.12:00:30 P.M.Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.12:01:41 P.M.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.12:01:44 P.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Westerman to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.12:02:01 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.12:20:09 P.M.The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 12, 2017, at 11:23 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 447.12:20:54 P.M.H.R. 3971Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 647. H.R. 3971 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes.”12:20:59 P.M.H.R. 3971Provides for consideration of H.R. 477 and H.R. 3971 under structured rules with one hour of debate, one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure. Also provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 123 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate and one motion12:22:07 P.M.H.R. 3971DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3971.1:22:00 P.M.H.R. 3971An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 115-443 to lower the amount of consolidated assets of a creditor eligible for the safe harbor from escrow requirements in the bill from $25,000,000,000 or less to $10,000,000,000 or less; lowers the number of loans that a mortgage servicer eligible for exemptions and adjustments from the Bureau can service annually from 30,000 or fewer mortgage loans to 20,000 or fewer mortgage loans.1:23:34 P.M.H.R. 3971DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 647, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 1.1:28:46 P.M.H.R. 3971The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill pursuant to the rule.1:28:56 P.M.H.R. 3971On agreeing to the Sherman amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.1:29:24 P.M.H.R. 3971Ms. Titus moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services.1:29:57 P.M.H.R. 3971DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus 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 adding a new section pertaining to Protecting Consumers from Excessive Housing Costs and Predatory Lenders.1:37:50 P.M.H.R. 3971The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.1:38:08 P.M.H.R. 3971POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Titus motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on passage of the motion to recommit, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until later in the legislative day.1:38:37 P.M.The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.1:40:23 P.M.H.R. 1733Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1733 — “To direct the Secretary of Energy to review and update a report on the energy and environmental benefits of the re-refining of used lubricating oil.”1:40:32 P.M.H.R. 1733Considered under suspension of the rules.1:40:33 P.M.H.R. 1733DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1733.1:47:50 P.M.H.R. 1733On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.1:47:51 P.M.H.R. 1733Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.1:48:26 P.M.H.R. 2872Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2872 — “To amend the Federal Power Act to promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, and for other purposes.”1:48:36 P.M.H.R. 2872Considered under suspension of the rules.1:48:38 P.M.H.R. 2872DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2872.2:06:16 P.M.H.R. 2872On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.2:06:20 P.M.H.R. 2872Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:06:23 P.M.H.R. 2880Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2880 — “To amend the Federal Power Act to promote closed-loop pumped storage hydropower, and for other purposes.”2:06:43 P.M.H.R. 2880Considered under suspension of the rules.2:06:46 P.M.H.R. 2880DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2880.2:20:20 P.M.H.R. 2880On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.2:20:23 P.M.H.R. 2880Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:21:12 P.M.H.R. 4171Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4171— “To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs, and for other purposes.”2:21:38 P.M.H.R. 4171Considered under suspension of the rules.2:21:40 P.M.H.R. 4171DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4171.2:33:32 P.M.H.R. 4171On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.2:33:34 P.M.H.R. 4171Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:33:43 P.M.H.R. 1208Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1208 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the “Converse Veterans Post Office Building”.”2:33:59 P.M.H.R. 1208Considered under suspension of the rules.2:34:01 P.M.H.R. 1208DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1208.2:39:54 P.M.H.R. 1208On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.2:39:57 P.M.H.R. 1208Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2:40:28 P.M.H.R. 2815Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2815 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 30 East Somerset Street in Raritan, New Jersey, as the “Sergeant John Basilone Post Office”.”2:40:29 P.M.H.R. 2815Considered under suspension of the rules.2:40:31 P.M.H.R. 2815DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2815.2:55:48 P.M.H.R. 2815At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gianforte objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.2:56:05 P.M.H.R. 3638Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3638 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, as the “Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building”.”2:56:17 P.M.H.R. 3638Considered under suspension of the rules.2:56:18 P.M.H.R. 3638DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3638.3:03:25 P.M.H.R. 3638On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.3:03:28 P.M.H.R. 3638Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:03:37 P.M.H.R. 4042Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4042 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the “Borinqueneers Post Office Building”.”3:03:51 P.M.H.R. 4042Considered under suspension of the rules.3:03:53 P.M.H.R. 4042DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4042.3:12:05 P.M.H.R. 4042At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gianforte objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.3:12:15 P.M.H.R. 3655Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3655 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 Main Street in Belmar, New Jersey, as the “Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building”.”3:12:27 P.M.H.R. 3655Considered under suspension of the rules.3:12:35 P.M.H.R. 3655DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3655.3:18:32 P.M.H.R. 3655On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.3:18:34 P.M.H.R. 3655Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:18:40 P.M.H.R. 4285Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4285 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the “James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building”.”3:18:58 P.M.H.R. 4285Considered under suspension of the rules.3:19:05 P.M.H.R. 4285DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.3:23:35 P.M.H.R. 4285On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.3:23:38 P.M.H.R. 4285Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:24:40 P.M.H. Res. 407Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 407 — “Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.”3:24:56 P.M.H. Res. 407Considered under suspension of the rules.3:24:58 P.M.H. Res. 407DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.3:41:53 P.M.H. Res. 407On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.3:41:54 P.M.H. Res. 407Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:42:04 P.M.H. Res. 336Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 336 — “Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.”3:42:18 P.M.H. Res. 336Considered under suspension of the rules.3:42:20 P.M.H. Res. 336DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 336.3:55:38 P.M.H. Res. 336On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.3:55:45 P.M.H. Res. 336Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.3:55:49 P.M.H. Res. 357Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 357 — “Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy, and for other purposes.”3:56:08 P.M.H. Res. 357Considered under suspension of the rules.3:56:09 P.M.H. Res. 357DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 357.4:07:50 P.M.H. Res. 357On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.4:07:56 P.M.H. Res. 357Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.4:08:12 P.M.United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), as amended, the Democratic Leader appointed Ms. Carolyn Bartholomew, Washington, DC and Mr. Michael Wessel, Falls Church, VA, effective January 1, 2018.4:08:50 P.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.4:34:55 P.M.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 12.4:35:02 P.M.Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 657.4:35:41 P.M.Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 658.4:36:35 P.M.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to recommit H.R. 3971, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.4:37:17 P.M.H.R. 3971Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3971 — “To amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to modify the requirements for community financial institutions with respect to certain rules relating to mortgage loans, and for other purposes.”5:03:17 P.M.H.R. 3971On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 674).5:11:01 P.M.H.R. 3971On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 294 – 129 (Roll no. 675).5:11:03 P.M.H.R. 3971Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.5:14:05 P.M.ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.5:21:06 P.M.SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.7:24:37 P.M.Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.7:24:45 P.M.On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.7:24:46 P.M.The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2017.

House Activity 12/11

12:00:00 P.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:20 P.M. The Speaker designated the Honorable Roger W. Marshall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:28 P.M. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:06:41 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:03 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 11.
2:00:04 P.M. Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:24 P.M. The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:25 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. LaMalfa to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:59 P.M. The House received a communication from Representative Franks (AZ) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2017.
2:02:23 P.M. WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Franks, the whole number of the House is 432.
2:02:36 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:06:07 P.M. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 11, 2017, at 9:50 a.m.: that the Senate agreed to a Conference with the House on H.R. 1
2:06:40 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:30 P.M. today.
4:30:48 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 11.
4:30:59 P.M. The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:31:13 P.M. H.R. 3359 Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3359— “To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.”
4:31:33 P.M. H.R. 3359 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:35 P.M. H.R. 3359 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3359.
4:52:59 P.M. H.R. 3359 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:53:01 P.M. H.R. 3359 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:53:28 P.M. H.R. 3669 Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3669 — “To improve and streamline security procedures related to general aviation and commercial charter air carrier utilizing risk-based security standards, and for other purposes.”
4:53:48 P.M. H.R. 3669 Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:53:50 P.M. H.R. 3669 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3669.
5:05:36 P.M. H.R. 3669 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:05:37 P.M. H.R. 3669 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:06:52 P.M. H.R. 2706 Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2706 — “To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.”
5:07:01 P.M. H.R. 2706 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:03 P.M. H.R. 2706 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2706.
5:21:07 P.M. H.R. 2706 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:21:36 P.M. H.R. 3093 Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3093 — “To amend the Volcker Rule to permit certain investment advisers to share a similar name with a private equity fund, subject to certain restrictions, and for other purposes.”
5:21:48 P.M. H.R. 3093 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:21:50 P.M. H.R. 3093 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3093.
5:25:42 P.M. H.R. 3093 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:25:44 P.M. H.R. 3093 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:26:15 P.M. H.R. 1730 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1730— “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the protection of community centers with religious affiliation, and for other purposes.”
5:26:24 P.M. H.R. 1730 Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:26:27 P.M. H.R. 1730 DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1730.
5:55:05 P.M. H.R. 1730 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:55:31 P.M. The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 11.
6:30:05 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:30:22 P.M. H.R. 2706 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2706 — “To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.”
6:52:57 P.M. H.R. 2706 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 2 (Roll no. 672).
6:52:58 P.M. H.R. 2706 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:09 P.M. H.R. 1730 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1730 — “To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the protection of community centers with religious affiliation, and for other purposes.”
7:00:57 P.M. H.R. 1730 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 – 2 (Roll no. 673).
7:00:59 P.M. H.R. 1730 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:03:15 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:25:20 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:26:00 P.M. Ms. Adams moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:26:02 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:26:05 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2017.

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