The latest chapter in the decades-long struggle seeking justice for Chevron’s crimes in Ecuador is taking place in Canada right now. Unfortunately, as the years grind by the issues being debated get further and further away from the substantive problems of environmental contamination and human suffering, and the process becomes stuck in a legal quicksand of Chevron’s design. The hearings before the Ontario Court of Appeals this week were a perfect example of that.

Amazon Watch continues to bear witness to this ongoing perversion of justice, both because we ourselves are a target of Chevron’s attacks, and also because the cynical strategy the oil giant employs is a real and present danger to corporate accountability work everywhere. For that reason we attended the hearings in Toronto this week along with artist and activist Roger Waters, founding member of Pink Floyd. Waters spoke to the media to express his outrage at Chevron’s endless legal maneuvers to escape justice for its crimes.

“It’s a fundamental question of whether corporations like Chevron … should be allowed to use their financial muscle to destroy people with an absolutely vital claim to reparations for damages that were caused to them over many years,” Waters said before the hearing. “The way Chevron has behaved here is against everything that any of us might believe society ought to be like.”

James Petty just started a petition to House Oversight Committee demanding they “Make Pence Pay The Money He Wasted Targeting Black Athletes Back” Sign now!

Dear Friends I just started a petition to the House Oversight Committee demanding they Make Pence Pay The Money He Wasted Targeting Black Athletes Back On Sunday, Mike Pence spent an estimated $200,000 American tax dollars to stage a fake protest against athletes who chose to #TakeTheKnee. He flew from Indianapolis to Las Vegas, where the city and state spent thousands providing him security–only to use the game as an opportunity to instigate hatred against Black football players exercising their first amendment rights. The cynicism of this publicity stunt is punctuated by Pence telling his media detail not to move because they wouldn’t be staying at the game, his scheduled flight to California being set before he “protested” players kneeling, and Trump’s tweet where he boasted of setting the entire thing up beforehand directing Mike Pence to walk out of the game. Feigning respect for the military and veterans as his cause, Pence spent thousands of our dollars on a cheap political stunt instead of directing that money towards services that would actually benefit the people who served and need help. Tell the House Oversight Committee to make Mike Pence pay back the $200K he wasted into the United States Department of Veteran Affairs! This gross misuse of tax money to target Black players and Black protest falls into a long and deliberate pattern where the very money Black people pay in taxes is then used directly against them. Every dollar spent by Pence on this poorly thought out publicity stunt is one less dollar spent on improving schools, roads, and providing jobs. Every dollar spent on attacking Black protest is a dollar that could have been used to change our criminal justice system or voting system. If Mike Pence wants to demonstrate his love for veterans he would have written a check for the amount he’s wasted grandstanding towards helping Black veterans as they return to the states. Under Jim Crow, Black tax dollars were used to maintain institutions we couldn’t utilize, now they’re also being used for shameful political attacks too. Make sure the House Oversight Committee acts! We will no longer allow public money, our money, Black money to be used to oppress Black people. Pence’s trip to Indianapolis was a gross misuse of funds made worse so because the money was used for the express purpose of attacking the First Amendment rights of Black people. The House Oversight Committee should make Mike Pence return every cent to the people, or donate an equal amount towards helping Black veterans. Join us if you want the House Oversight Committee to make Mike Pence pay the money back now! Thank you, James Petty

You’ve heard about the “gig economy,” right? It refers to the new model of work where apps like Instacart, Lyft, Uber, Postmates — and dozens more — hire workers for on-demand services. Gig economy work can include on-demand drivers, delivery people, home cleaners, child care workers…and just about any other service you can think of.

The Center for American Progress has just released a report about workers’ rights in the gig economy, and it’s a big step in making sure gig workers are included in the national conversation about workers’ rights!

It’s linked below if you want to check out the full report, but here are the basics. The report explains that workers in the gig economy often don’t have access to the same benefits and protections that every worker needs because the companies choose to classify them as “independent contractors.” And it points out that contractors like gig workers increasingly say they desire both the flexibility of gig work AND needed benefits.

It also makes three basic recommendations for policies that cities & states can pass to protect gig economy workers:

1. A minimum wage that covers independent contractors.

2. Creating a way for gig workers to access needed benefits (like health insurance, unemployment, and more).

3. Creating a board that brings together workers, companies, & the government to set labor standards in the gig economy.

Now that you know a little bit about work in the gig economy, what do YOU think about these recommendations? Take our quick poll to let us know what you’re thinking!

Another cool piece of news that’s tied to this: WA is already hard at work on recommendation #2! WA State Rep. Monica Stonier has announced that she’s going to introduce a bill in the WA Legislature to give gig workers access to benefits.

That means WA could lead the way on workers’ rights in the gig economy — just like we’ve led the way on raising the minimum wage, making sure all workers have access to paid sick days and paid family leave, & more.

Thanks!
– Emily, Working WA

The Senate stands adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times:   Friday, October 6th at 10:30am; Tuesday, October 10th at 9:15am; Friday, October 13th 8:30am, committees are authorized to report legislative and executive matters from 9:00am to 11:00am;   When the Senate adjourns on…  10/13

 

Friday, October 13^th 8:30am, committees are authorized to report legislative and executive matters from 9:00am to 11:00am;

When the Senate adjourns on Friday it will next convene at 4:00pm on Monday, October 16, 2017.

On Monday, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of Executive Calendar #226, Callista L. Gingrich to be Ambassador to the Holy See, with the time until 5:30pm equally divided. At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of the Gingrich nomination.

Monday, October 16^th at 5:30pm – 1 Roll Call Vote

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #226, Callista L. Gingrich to be Ambassador to the Holy See

Tuesday, October 17^th at approx. 10:30am – 1 Roll Call Vote

1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #191, David Joel Trachtenberg, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

Wrap Up 10/5/2017 Roll Call Votes Confirmation of Executive Calendar #301, Randal Quarles, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; confirmed: 65-32. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #119, Lee Francis Cissna, to be Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services; invoked: 54-43. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #119, Lee Francis…  MORE

Wrap Up 10/4/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #112, Eric D. Hargan, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; invoked: 57-38. Confirmation of Eric D. Hargan to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; confirmed: 57-38. Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #301, Randal Quarles, to be a Member

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6:27:58 P.M.  10/12/2017    The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2017.

House Activity 

10:00:37 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:42 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:04 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:25:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
12:00:02 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Joshua Leu, First Christian Church, Great Bend, Kansas
12:00:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:26 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.
12:20:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:21:45 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”
12:22:54 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:22:55 P.M.	H. Res. 569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.
1:10:26 P.M.	H. Res. 569	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:15:54 P.M.	S. 585	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
1:15:59 P.M.	S. 585	Rule provides for consideration of S. 585 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
1:16:49 P.M.	S. 585	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 585.
1:41:34 P.M.	S. 585	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:42:34 P.M.	S. 585	Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
1:42:47 P.M.	S. 585	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title I related to Disclosure of Violations Relating to Air Transportation.
1:47:49 P.M.	S. 585	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:48:21 P.M.	S. 585	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Halleran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
1:48:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
1:55:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
1:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
1:56:29 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
1:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Langevin moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:57:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2810. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree with subsection (c) of section 336 of the Senate amendment, to recede from section 1064 of the House bill and to disagree with section 1087 of the Senate amendment.
2:36:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 2810, the Chair put the question on the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:37:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
2:40:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
3:09:30 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 564).
3:09:46 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry moved that the House to close portions of the conference.
3:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion to to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 – 8 (Roll no. 565).
3:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:13 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”
3:24:07 P.M.	H. Res. 569	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 69 (Roll no. 566).
3:24:26 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:30 P.M.	S. 585	Considered as unfinished business. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
3:32:40 P.M.	S. 585	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 567).
3:39:41 P.M.	S. 585	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 420 – 0 (Roll no. 568).
3:39:43 P.M.	S. 585	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:03 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Bishop (UT), Turner, Rogers (AL), Franks (AZ), Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Coffman, Hartzler, Scott, Austin, Cook, Stefanik, Knight, Bacon, Smith (WA), Brady (PA), Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Speier, Veasey, and Gabbard.
3:42:04 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.
3:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 1262 of the House bill, and sec. 4 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (OH), Bergman, and Yarmuth.
3:43:36 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 221, 551, 555, and 3509 of the House bill, and secs. 236, 551-53, 3116, 5508, and 6001 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Byrne, and Scott (VA).
3:44:07 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 601, 723, 727, 729, 732, 3118, and 3122 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 701, 725, 732, 1089A, 1625, and 3114 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Barton, and Pallone.
3:44:38 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 862 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Barr, Williams, and Waters, Maxine.
3:45:09 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 864, 1032, 1039, 1040, 1058, 1201, 1203-05, 1211, 1222, 1223, 1231, 1232, 1234, 1243, 1246, 1247, 1265, 1270A, 1272, 1276, 1278, 1280, 1301, 1302, 1521, 1522, 1687, 2841, and 3117 of the House bill, and secs. 111, 861, 867, 1011, 1203-05, 1212, 1213, 1231-33, 1241-45, 1250, 1261-63, 1270B, 1270C, 1282, 1283, 1301, 1302, 1531, and 1651 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Donovan, and Engel.
3:45:40 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 515, 1062, 1063, 1067, 1080, 1695, 2843, and 3510 of the House bill, and secs. 520A, 529, 1035, 1081, 1083, 1217, 1264, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
3:46:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 1062, 1265, 2827, 2828, 2831, 2832, 2844, 2863, subtitle F of title XXVIII, and sec. 2863 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 338, 601, 1263, 1264, 2850, and 12801 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Westerman, Cheney, and Grijalva.
3:46:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 323, 501, 801, 803, 859-860A, 873, and 1101-09 of the House bill, and secs. 218, 544, 557, 801, 812, 821, 822, 829, 852, 902, 931, 934, 938, 1045, 1093, 1094, 1101, 1102, 1104-06, 1111-13, 2821, 2822, 6005, 6012, 10804, 11023-25, and 11603 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meadows, Ross, and Lynch.
3:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 223 of the House bill and secs. 897, 898, 1662-64, and 6002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lucas, and Johnson, E. B..
3:47:10 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 801, 860B, 867, 1701-04, 1711-13, 1721-23, 1731-37, and 1741 of the House bill, and secs. 854, 862, 897, 898, 899C, 10801, and 10802 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Kelly (MS), and Velazquez.
3:47:30 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs 122, 311, 546, 601, 1082, 1617, 1695, 3501, 3502, 3505, and 3507-10 of the House bill, and secs. 331, 601, 1048, 6002, 13501, 13502, 13508, 13513, 13607, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Hunter, and Bustos.
3:47:45 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 572, 573, 576, 578, 1077, and 2841 of the House bill, and secs. 731, 1084, 1088, 1264, 11001, 11008, and 14004 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bilirakis, and Walz.
3:48:01 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 701 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tiberi, Walorski, and Neal.
3:49:11 P.M.	H.R. 1616	Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:49:12 P.M.	H.R. 1616	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:49:13 P.M.	H.R. 1616	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:36 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
3:49:36 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 85 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2266.”
3:51:05 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:51:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:17 P.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, October 12, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
3:51:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:18:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:27:50 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:27:57 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:27:58 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2017.

House Activity 10/12

10:00:37 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:42 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Bradley Byrne to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:04 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:25:22 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
12:00:02 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Joshua Leu, First Christian Church, Great Bend, Kansas
12:00:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:56 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Gabbard to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:26 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.
12:20:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:21:45 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”
12:22:54 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:22:55 P.M.	H. Res. 569	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.
1:10:26 P.M.	H. Res. 569	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:15:54 P.M.	S. 585	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
1:15:59 P.M.	S. 585	Rule provides for consideration of S. 585 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
1:16:49 P.M.	S. 585	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 585.
1:41:34 P.M.	S. 585	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:42:34 P.M.	S. 585	Mr. O’Halleran moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
1:42:47 P.M.	S. 585	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title I related to Disclosure of Violations Relating to Air Transportation.
1:47:49 P.M.	S. 585	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:48:21 P.M.	S. 585	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the O’Halleran motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on the motion, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. O’Halleran demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
1:48:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
1:55:48 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
1:55:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
1:56:29 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
1:57:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Langevin moved that the House instruct conferees.
1:57:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2810. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to disagree with subsection (c) of section 336 of the Senate amendment, to recede from section 1064 of the House bill and to disagree with section 1087 of the Senate amendment.
2:36:57 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 2810	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees to H.R. 2810, the Chair put the question on the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
2:37:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
2:40:39 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 12.
3:09:30 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 – 237 (Roll no. 564).
3:09:46 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Mr. Thornberry moved that the House to close portions of the conference.
3:15:59 P.M.	H.R. 2810	On motion to to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 – 8 (Roll no. 565).
3:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2810	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:16:13 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 569 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266, with an amendment.”
3:24:07 P.M.	H. Res. 569	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 69 (Roll no. 566).
3:24:26 P.M.	H. Res. 569	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:30 P.M.	S. 585	Considered as unfinished business. S. 585 — “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
3:32:40 P.M.	S. 585	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 232 (Roll no. 567).
3:39:41 P.M.	S. 585	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 420 – 0 (Roll no. 568).
3:39:43 P.M.	S. 585	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:41:03 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Bishop (UT), Turner, Rogers (AL), Franks (AZ), Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Coffman, Hartzler, Scott, Austin, Cook, Stefanik, Knight, Bacon, Smith (WA), Brady (PA), Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Speier, Veasey, and Gabbard.
3:42:04 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.
3:43:05 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of sec. 1262 of the House bill, and sec. 4 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (OH), Bergman, and Yarmuth.
3:43:36 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 221, 551, 555, and 3509 of the House bill, and secs. 236, 551-53, 3116, 5508, and 6001 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Byrne, and Scott (VA).
3:44:07 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 601, 723, 727, 729, 732, 3118, and 3122 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 701, 725, 732, 1089A, 1625, and 3114 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Barton, and Pallone.
3:44:38 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 862 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Barr, Williams, and Waters, Maxine.
3:45:09 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 864, 1032, 1039, 1040, 1058, 1201, 1203-05, 1211, 1222, 1223, 1231, 1232, 1234, 1243, 1246, 1247, 1265, 1270A, 1272, 1276, 1278, 1280, 1301, 1302, 1521, 1522, 1687, 2841, and 3117 of the House bill, and secs. 111, 861, 867, 1011, 1203-05, 1212, 1213, 1231-33, 1241-45, 1250, 1261-63, 1270B, 1270C, 1282, 1283, 1301, 1302, 1531, and 1651 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Donovan, and Engel.
3:45:40 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 515, 1062, 1063, 1067, 1080, 1695, 2843, and 3510 of the House bill, and secs. 520A, 529, 1035, 1081, 1083, 1217, 1264, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
3:46:02 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 1062, 1265, 2827, 2828, 2831, 2832, 2844, 2863, subtitle F of title XXVIII, and sec. 2863 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 338, 601, 1263, 1264, 2850, and 12801 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Westerman, Cheney, and Grijalva.
3:46:20 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 323, 501, 801, 803, 859-860A, 873, and 1101-09 of the House bill, and secs. 218, 544, 557, 801, 812, 821, 822, 829, 852, 902, 931, 934, 938, 1045, 1093, 1094, 1101, 1102, 1104-06, 1111-13, 2821, 2822, 6005, 6012, 10804, 11023-25, and 11603 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Meadows, Ross, and Lynch.
3:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 223 of the House bill and secs. 897, 898, 1662-64, and 6002 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lucas, and Johnson, E. B..
3:47:10 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 801, 860B, 867, 1701-04, 1711-13, 1721-23, 1731-37, and 1741 of the House bill, and secs. 854, 862, 897, 898, 899C, 10801, and 10802 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Kelly (MS), and Velazquez.
3:47:30 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs 122, 311, 546, 601, 1082, 1617, 1695, 3501, 3502, 3505, and 3507-10 of the House bill, and secs. 331, 601, 1048, 6002, 13501, 13502, 13508, 13513, 13607, and 14013 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Graves (MO), Hunter, and Bustos.
3:47:45 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of secs. 572, 573, 576, 578, 1077, and 2841 of the House bill, and secs. 731, 1084, 1088, 1264, 11001, 11008, and 14004 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bilirakis, and Walz.
3:48:01 P.M.	H.R. 2810	The Speaker appointed conferees – from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 701 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tiberi, Walorski, and Neal.
3:49:11 P.M.	H.R. 1616	Mr. Ratcliffe asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:49:12 P.M.	H.R. 1616	On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
3:49:13 P.M.	H.R. 1616	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:36 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
3:49:36 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 85 — “Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2266.”
3:51:05 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
3:51:06 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 85	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:51:17 P.M.		Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, October 12, 2017, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
3:51:54 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
4:18:06 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
6:27:50 P.M.		Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:27:57 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:27:58 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 16, 2017.

House Activity 10/11

10:00:14 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:37 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.
10:42:25 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
12:00:18 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Molly Fraser, Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, Gig Harbor, Washington.
12:01:23 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:26 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Babin to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:00 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.
12:22:10 P.M.		NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION – Mr. Al Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
12:44:58 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 562 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:47:01 P.M.	H. Res. 562	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.
1:17:52 P.M.	H. Res. 562	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 562, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
1:18:00 P.M.		ANNOUNCEMENT – Pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, the Speaker designated this as the time for the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Al Green, to offer the resolution previously noticed. Subsequently, the resolution was not offered.
1:19:25 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on ordering the previous question and agreeing to H. Res. 562, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
1:19:44 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 562 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
1:44:54 P.M.	H. Res. 562	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 190 (Roll no. 560).
1:51:35 P.M.	H. Res. 562	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 185 (Roll no. 561).
1:51:36 P.M.	H. Res. 562	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:52:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
1:55:19 P.M.	H.R. 2105	Mr. Webster (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2105 — “To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate guidance to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.”
1:56:05 P.M.	H.R. 2105	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:56:09 P.M.	H.R. 2105	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2105.
2:20:31 P.M.	H.R. 2105	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:20:33 P.M.	H.R. 2105	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:58 P.M.	H.R. 2763	Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2763 — “To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research program and Small Business Technology Transfer program, and for other purposes.”
2:21:24 P.M.	H.R. 2763	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:21:26 P.M.	H.R. 2763	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2763.
2:44:53 P.M.	H.R. 2763	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:44:55 P.M.	H.R. 2763	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:14 P.M.	S. 190	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 190 — “To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes.”
2:46:26 P.M.	S. 190	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:46:27 P.M.	S. 190	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 190.
2:52:51 P.M.	S. 190	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:52:53 P.M.	S. 190	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:02 P.M.	S. 920	Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 920 — “To establish a National Clinical Care Commission.”
2:53:11 P.M.	S. 920	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:53:13 P.M.	S. 920	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 920.
3:07:36 P.M.	S. 920	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:07:37 P.M.	S. 920	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:08:15 P.M.	H.R. 2302	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2302 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the “Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office”.”
3:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 2302	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:08:43 P.M.	H.R. 2302	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2302.
3:13:44 P.M.	H.R. 2302	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:13:46 P.M.	H.R. 2302	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:13:55 P.M.	H.R. 378	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 378 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures, and for other purposes.”
3:14:05 P.M.	H.R. 378	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:14:06 P.M.	H.R. 378	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 378.
3:24:15 P.M.	H.R. 378	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:16 P.M.	H.R. 378	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:24 P.M.	H.R. 2196	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2196 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.”
3:24:36 P.M.	H.R. 2196	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:24:37 P.M.	H.R. 2196	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2196.
3:31:03 P.M.	H.R. 2196	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 2196	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:31:13 P.M.	H.R. 2229	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2229 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
3:31:24 P.M.	H.R. 2229	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:31:25 P.M.	H.R. 2229	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2229.
3:40:45 P.M.	H.R. 2229	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:48 P.M.	H.R. 2229	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:56 P.M.	H.R. 2989	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2989 — “To establish the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission.”
3:41:05 P.M.	H.R. 2989	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:41:05 P.M.	H.R. 2989	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2989.
3:49:40 P.M.	H.R. 2989	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:49:42 P.M.	H.R. 2989	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:51 P.M.	H.R. 3031	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3031 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for flexibility in making withdrawals from a Thrift Savings Plan account, and for other purposes.”
3:50:01 P.M.	H.R. 3031	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:50:02 P.M.	H.R. 3031	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3031.
4:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 3031	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:06 P.M.	H.R. 3031	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:00:07 P.M.	H.R. 3243	Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3243 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes.”
4:00:45 P.M.	H.R. 3243	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:47 P.M.	H.R. 3243	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3243.
4:14:48 P.M.	H.R. 3243	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:14:59 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
4:29:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 11.
4:30:14 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business is on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:30:22 P.M.	H.R. 452	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 452 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office”.”
4:55:55 P.M.	H.R. 452	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 562).
4:55:56 P.M.	H.R. 452	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:56:04 P.M.	H.R. 3243	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3243 — “To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the sunset of certain provisions relating to information technology, to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to extend the sunset relating to the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, and for other purposes.”
5:03:02 P.M.	H.R. 3243	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 – 0 (Roll no. 563).
5:03:03 P.M.	H.R. 3243	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:03:19 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 81	UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H. Con. Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
5:05:18 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:22:49 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:28:52 P.M.		Mr. Soto moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:28:53 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:28:54 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 12, 2017.

House Activity 10/10

12:00:13 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Brian K. Fitzpatrick to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:40 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.
12:18:46 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
2:00:01 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:21 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:23 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Blumenauer to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:24 P.M.		The House received a communication from Representative Murphy (PA) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective on October 21, 2017.
2:02:33 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches
2:08:56 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 October 10, 2017, at 9:48 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 692, S. 1103 and S. 1595.
2:09:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m. today.
5:00:59 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
5:01:12 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:01:24 P.M.	H.R. 1858	Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1858 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the “Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office”.”
5:01:49 P.M.	H.R. 1858	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:50 P.M.	H.R. 1858	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1858.
5:09:03 P.M.	H.R. 1858	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.
5:09:12 P.M.	H.R. 452	Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 452 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the “Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office”.”
5:09:46 P.M.	H.R. 452	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:48 P.M.	H.R. 452	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 452.
5:16:37 P.M.	H.R. 452	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.
5:17:02 P.M.	H.R. 2254	Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2254 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the “Janet Capello Post Office Building”.”
5:17:11 P.M.	H.R. 2254	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:17:12 P.M.	H.R. 2254	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2254.
5:21:54 P.M.	H.R. 2254	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:21:57 P.M.	H.R. 2254	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:22:13 P.M.	H.R. 2464	Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2464 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office”.”
5:22:24 P.M.	H.R. 2464	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:22:25 P.M.	H.R. 2464	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2464.
5:28:18 P.M.	H.R. 2464	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.
5:28:27 P.M.	H.R. 294	Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 294 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2700 Cullen Boulevard in Pearland, Texas, as the “Endy Ekpanya Post Office Building”.”
5:28:40 P.M.	H.R. 294	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:28:41 P.M.	H.R. 294	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 294.
5:36:10 P.M.	H.R. 294	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 294	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:36:46 P.M.	S. 1617	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1617 — “To designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, as the “Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint”.”
5:37:00 P.M.	S. 1617	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:37:02 P.M.	S. 1617	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1617.
5:44:18 P.M.	S. 1617	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:44:19 P.M.	S. 1617	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:44:32 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:16 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 10.
6:30:24 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 562.
6:30:25 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:31:32 P.M.	H.R. 1858	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1858 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the “Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office”.”
6:54:13 P.M.	H.R. 1858	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 – 0 (Roll no. 558).
6:54:14 P.M.	H.R. 1858	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:15 P.M.	H.R. 2464	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2464 — “To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office”.”
7:02:21 P.M.	H.R. 2464	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 – 0 (Roll no. 559).
7:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 2464	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:04:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:21:39 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
9:03:24 P.M.		Mr. Castro (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:03:36 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:03:37 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 11, 2017.

House Activity 10/6/2017

10:30:11 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:30:20 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30:45 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Phillip Ganir, SJ, Gonzaga Jesuit Community, Washington, DC.
10:32:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:32:15 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:33:20 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 10, 2017.