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Bills & Hearings in the House 3/19
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Bills & Hearings in the House 3/14
| 9:30 am | Hearing: POSTPONED: Oversight Hearing – Impact of Litigation on Resource Management BudgetsCommittee on Appropriations: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| 9:30 am | Markup: Markup of: H.R. ___, H.R. ___, H.R. 258Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee |
| 9:30 am | Business Meeting: Business Meeting – Open in secure spaces, may closeHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: |
| 9:30 am | Hearing: Public and Outside Witnesses HearingCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Department of JusticeCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Budget Hearing – Department of Energy – Applied Energy FundingCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: U.S. Energy Security: Enhancing Partnerships with Mexico and CanadaCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Supreme Court of the United StatesCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: POSTPONED: Oversight Hearing – United States Customs and Border Protection Budget and ManagementCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Homeland Security |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition ServiceCommittee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: RESCHEDULED: Budget Hearing – Addressing Social Security Administration’s Management Challenges in a Fiscally Constrained EnvironmentCommittee on Appropriations: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards -CFATS- Program: A Progress UpdateCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Examining Legislative Improvements to Title VII of the Dodd-Frank ActCommittee on Agriculture: |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Management Issues at Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban DevelopmentCommittee on Appropriations: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Hearing entitled “Who is Too Big to Fail? GAO’s Assessment of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Regulating the Regulators- Reducing Burdens on Small BusinessCommittee on Small Business: Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Johnson Announces Hearing on the Financing Challenges Facing the Social Security Disability Insurance Program Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Social Security |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: “Examining the Role of Lower-Skilled Guest Worker Programs in Today’s Economy”Committee on Education and the Workforce: Subcommittee on Workforce Protections |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Ongoing Intelligence Activities – CLOSEDHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Implementing MAP-21: Progress Report from U.S. DOT Modal AdministratorsCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Lowering the Rate of Unemployment for the National Guard and Reserve: Are We Making Progress?Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Immigration EnforcementCommittee on Appropriations: Homeland Security |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “America’s Onshore Energy Resources: Creating Jobs, Securing America, and Lowering Prices”Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Understanding the Administration’s Decisions on Spending Cuts and FurloughsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee |
| 10:00 am | Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 588, H.R. 716, and H.R. 819Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation |
| 10:30 am | Hearing: Oversight of the First Responder Network Authority -FirstNet- and Emergency CommunicationsCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Communications and Technology |
| 11:30 am | Hearing: Abusive Patent Litigation: The Impact on American Innovation and Jobs, and Potential SolutionsCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet |
| 1:00 pm | Hearing: Waiting for Care: Examining Patient Wait Times at VACommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations |
| 1:30 pm | Hearing: The Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration LawCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security |
| 2:00 pm | Hearing: Top Challenges For Science Agencies: Reports from the Inspectors General – Part 2Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Oversight |
| 3:00 pm | Hearing: TSA’s Efforts to Advance Risk-Based SecurityCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Transportation Security |
| 3:30 pm | Hearing: Is Base Realignment and Closure -BRAC- Appropriate at this Time?Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness |
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CONGRESS – the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems
the Senate Convened 9:30amET
- Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, post-cloture.
- The first 70 minutes will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
- All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, by unanimous consent. The Senate will begin consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.
The Senate is currently considering the motion to proceed to S.3457, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012, post-cloture. At this time, we are not able to obtain consent to adopt the motion to proceed or to yield back any post-cloture time. As a result, senators should expect a roll call vote at approximately 8:45pm tonight on adoption of the motion to proceed.
The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, by a vote of 84-8.
Senate Reid then offered the Murray substitute amendment #2789, filled the remaining slots on the amendment tree with technical amendments, and filed cloture motions on the Murray substitute and the underlying bill. The cloture vote on the substitute will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. Senators should expect that vote to occur as early as 1am Friday morning.
Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3521, Tax Extenders.
Senator Paul asked consent that it be in order to offer 2 amendments to the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The first amendment (#2783) would eliminate foreign aid to Libya and Egypt and the second amendment would eliminate foreign aid to Pakistan. Senator Reid objected.
WRAP UP
ROLL CALL VOTE
1) Motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act; Agreed to: 84-8
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Passed H.R.6336, an Act to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglas from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
Adopted S.Res.551, commending the four American public servants who died in Benghazi, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.
Adopted S.Res.552, a resolution recognizing the month of October 2012 as “National Principals Month”
Adopted S.Res.553, designating September 22, 2012, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
No EXECUTIVE ITEMS
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| 10:00:24 A.M. | The House convened, starting a new legislative day. | |
| 10:00:29 A.M. | The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. | |
| 10:01:03 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. | |
| 10:58:10 A.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. | |
| 12:00:51 P.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12. | |
| 12:00:53 P.M. | Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Matthew Mello, The Church of the Resurrection, Lakeland, Florida | |
| 12:02:08 P.M. | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. | |
| 12:02:11 P.M. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. | |
| 12:02:36 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. | |
| 12:30:10 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5544 — “To authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that has limited recreational and conservation resources and lands owned by the State of Minnesota in trust for the public school system that are largely scattered in checkerboard fashion within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and have important recreational, scenic, and conservation resources, and for other purposes.” |
| 12:30:15 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions. |
| 12:30:35 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 773 and Rule XVIII. |
| 12:30:36 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| 12:30:59 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5544. |
| 1:13:13 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure tribal treaty rights are preserved and tribes are consulted. |
| 1:13:16 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment. |
| 1:20:14 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 1:20:44 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to restore public participation in development of this proposed land exchange, which is prohibited under H.R. 5544. |
| 1:20:49 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment. |
| 1:31:56 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>DEBATE – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 1:32:34 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure that no National Forest System lands shall be included in the exchange where the inclusion or use of the lands is likely to have a negative impact on private property, property values, and small businesses. |
| 1:32:37 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment. |
| 1:43:15 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 1:43:52 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to strike the unusual appraisal language from H.R. 5544 and replace it with standard appraisal provisions used in federal land exchanges. |
| 1:43:54 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment. |
| 1:53:09 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
| 1:53:43 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed. |
| 2:22:07 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | <action_description>On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 563). |
| 2:30:53 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 564). |
| 2:35:25 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 225 (Roll no. 565). |
| 2:39:14 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 566). |
| 2:39:45 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5544. |
| 2:40:17 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
| 2:40:25 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2:41:52 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | Mr. Ellison moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. |
| 2:42:05 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new provision to the bill prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from exchanging land in Minnesota that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is used for hunting, fishing, or motorized recreation, including snowmobiling in season. |
| 2:50:26 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | >The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. |
| 3:09:21 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 233 (Roll no. 567). |
| 3:16:28 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 – 189 (Roll no. 568). |
| 3:16:28 P.M. | H.R. 5544 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 3:18:14 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.” |
| 3:18:19 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions. |
| 3:18:52 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | >DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5949. |
| 4:26:11 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 4:27:42 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on question of adoption until later in the legislative day. |
| 4:29:00 P.M. | The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes. | |
| 4:44:09 P.M. | The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12. | |
| 4:44:10 P.M. | UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. | |
| 4:44:44 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.” |
| 5:16:02 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 – 118 (Roll no. 569). |
| 5:16:04 P.M. | H.R. 5949 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 5:16:07 P.M. | H.R. 3857 | Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3857 — “To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other purposes.” |
| 5:23:37 P.M. | H.R. 3857 | >On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 62 (Roll no. 570). |
| 5:23:38 P.M. | H.R. 3857 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 5:23:43 P.M. | H.R. 5865 | Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5865 — “To promote the growth and competitiveness of American manufacturing.” |
| 5:31:29 P.M. | H.R. 5865 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 – 77 (Roll no. 571). |
| 5:31:30 P.M. | H.R. 5865 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 5:31:43 P.M. | Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 778 and H. Res. 779. | |
| 5:32:00 P.M. | The House received a communication from CeJae Johnson, Constituent Services Representative. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Johnson notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Chesterfield, Virginia General District Court (Civil) for hearing testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House. | |
| 5:33:38 P.M. | ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. | |
| 5:37:27 P.M. | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. | |
| 7:29:32 P.M. | Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn. | |
| 7:29:42 P.M. | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. | |
| 7:29:43 P.M. | The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2012. |
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