Tag Archives: Floor (legislative)

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Congress: the Republican led House debates,cuts,slashes& burns Americans the Senate … back in Session on June 6th

06/01/2011 Nativegrl77

On the House Flr- Wednesday: Begin consideration of H.R. 2017—Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule). Consideration of H. Con. Res. 51–Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya.

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JUNE 1, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 2017:: making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

10:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sherman
amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:38 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Sherman.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act may be
used in contravention of the War Powers Resolution

On agreeing to the Scalise amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:34 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Scalise
amendment under the five-minute rule.

10:32 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Scalise.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to require an approved
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applicant to personally
appear at a designated enrollment center for the purpose of TWIC

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Price (NC)
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

10:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Price (NC)
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Price (NC).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to enforce the requirements in
section 34(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:22 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds be used to parole an alien into
the United States, or grant deferred action of a final order of removal, for any
reason other than on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or
significant public benefit

10:21 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes
legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order.

10:16 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to include funds for disaster assistance that includes an
emergency designation pursuant to section 3(c)(1) of H.Res. 5 (112th Congress)
shall be required by any rule of policy to be accompanied by a budgetary offset.

On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:12 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment no. 10 under the five-minute rule.

10:11 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to be used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996

Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to change existing law and constitutes
legislation in an appropriationbill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

10:06 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe
amendment no. 9 under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of
order.

10:05 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the
use of funds to provide to a State or local government entity or official that
is in violation of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:53 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Carter
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Carter.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to be
used for the Climate Change Adaptation Task Force of the Department of Homeland
Security

9:51 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Richmond amendment The
amendment constitutes legislation and violate Clause 2 Rule XXI. The Chair
sustained the point of order.

9:48 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richmond
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Richmond.

An amendment to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to waive debts owed to the United States relating to
covered assistance provided to an individual if the assistance was distributed
based on an error by FEMA or the collection of the debt will create a financial
burden on the debtor.

9:45 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Carter amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Price (NC) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:26 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lummis
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mrs. Lummis.

An amendment to strike section 547.

9:18 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dicks demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

9:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sessions
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment to strike section 514.

9:06 P.M. – On agreeing to the Honda amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:57 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Honda
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:56 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Honda.

An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for immigrant intergration grants.

8:55 P.M. – On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:51 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:50 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to redirect a $100,000,000 with respect to the Disaster Relief
fund.

8:48 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Lowey amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

8:44 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mrs. Lowey.

An amendment to provide for designated emergency funds for the State and
Local Programs and for the Firefighter Assistance Grants

8:27 P.M. – On agreeing to the Heck amendment Failed by voice vote.

8:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Heck
amendment under the five-minute rule.

8:22 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Heck.

An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban
areas to 25.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Clarke(MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Clarke (MI) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:36 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

An amendment to strike language relating to the top 10 highest risk urban
areas.

By unanimous consent, the Clarke (MI) amendment was withdrawn.

7:30 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Clarke(MI)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. Clarke (MI).

An amendment to appropriate by transfer, $2,000,000,000 to programs in the
heading State and Local Programs.

7:28 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment Mr.
Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet
authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:24 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to appropriate $50,000,000 for the purposes of Interoperable
Emergency Operations Grants.

7:23 P.M. – Mr. Carter raised a point of order against the Richardson amendment Mr.
Carter stated that the amendment seeks to provide funds for programs not yet
authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.

7:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Richardson
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment to place instructions in the bill on the appropriation of
certain funds.

7:12 P.M. – On agreeing to the Barrow amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Barrow
amendment under the five-minute rule.

7:10 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Barrow.

An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.

On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA)
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to increase by transfer for U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement by $1 million.

7:05 P.M. – On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King(IA)
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. King (IA).

An amendment to increase by transfer for the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection by $1 million.

6:58 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union for further consideration.

6:57 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

6:56 P.M. – Mr. Nugent filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 288.

H.R. 2017:: making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

6:55 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R.
2017as unfinished business.On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Aderholt moved that the Committee rise.

6:54 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 388).

6:50 P.M. – On agreeing to the Poe (TX) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 387).

6:47 P.M. – On agreeing to the Royce amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 386).

6:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Cicilline amendment Failed by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 385).

6:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the LaTourette amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll
No. 384).

6:07 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
the question of adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cuellar amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cuellar demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment
until a time to be announced.

6:04 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cuellar
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Mr. Cuellar.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

6:03 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:02 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

6:01 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

6:00 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

5:59 P.M. – On agreeing to the McCaul amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:57 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:56 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management and increase funds for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:54 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

5:53 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

5:50 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the state and local divisions of FEMA.

5:49 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the McCaul amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:46 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.

5:45 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment to reduce funds for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management, and increase funds for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
expenses.

5:44 P.M. – Mr. Aderholt raised a point of order against the Poe (TX) amendment Mr.
Aderholt stated that the amendment seeks to amend portions of the bill not yet
read for consideration. The Chair sustained the point of order.

5:39 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a
point of order.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for immigration enforcement, detention and removal operations by $100
million. The increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the
Under Secretary for Management by the same amount.

By unanimous consent, the Norton amendment was withdrawn.

5:30 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Norton
amendment under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation of a point of
order.Amendment offered by Ms. Norton.

An amendment to increase funding to the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management by $500,673,000.

5:29 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe(TX) demanded a recorded vote and
the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

5:23 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Poe(TX)
amendment number 8 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Poe (TX).

An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for border security fencing and infrastructure by $10 million. The
increase would be offset by reducing funding for the Office of the Under
Secretary for Management by the same amount.

On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:19 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Broun(GA)
amendment under the five-minute rule.

5:18 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).

An amendment to reduce the funding for the Office of the Under Secretary for
Management by $600,000 and deposit the same amount to the Spending Reduction
Account.

On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by voice vote.

5:08 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson
Lee(TX) amendment number 12 under the five-minute rule, pending the reservation
of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the
surface transportation account by $5 million. This amount is offset by
reductions of $2.5 million each in the accounts for the Office of the Under
Secretary for Management and for the development and implementation of screening
programs of the Office of Transportation Threat Assessment and Credentialing.

5:07 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Royce amendment,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment
until a time to be announced.

4:59 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Royce
amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase
funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement by $1 million. The increase
would be offset by reducing funds for Homeland Security Department executive
management.

4:58 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

4:47 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cicilline
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. Cicilline.

An amdendment to increase funding, by offset, for state and local programsby
$337,000,000.

4:46 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaTourette
amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice
vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Aderholt demanded a recorded vote
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the
amendment until a time to be announced.

4:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaTourette
amendment under the five-minute rule.Amendment offered by Mr. LaTourette.

An amendment to reduce the funding for the Office of the Secretary and
Executive Management, Office of the Under Secretary for Management, and office
of the Chief Information Officer by $459,180,000; and increase funding, by
offset, for the Firefighter Assistance Grants, by $640,000,000.

4:16 P.M. – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 287, the Committee of the Whole
proceeded with debate on pro forma amendments to H.R. 2017.

3:35 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of
general debate on H.R. 2017.

3:34 P.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable David Dreier to act as Chairman of the
Committee.House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of
the Union pursuant to H. Res. 287 and Rule
XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 with 1 hour
of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without
intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI
are waived except for section 536. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord
priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the
Congressional Record.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 287.

H.R. 802:: to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award
Program

3:33 P.M. – The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

3:32 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the
Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 11 (Roll
no. 383).

3:26 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:25 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 187 (Roll
no. 382).

3:19 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

3:17 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
on agreeing to H.Res. 287 and on a motion to suspend the rules which had been
debated earlierand on which further proceedings had been postponed.ADJUSTMENT OF WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair
announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the Oath of
Office to the Gentlewoman from New York, the whole number of the House if 433.

3:11 P.M. – OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Kathleen C. Hochul, Twenty-Sixth
District, State of New York, presented herself in the well of the House for the
purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of
the House.

3:10 P.M. – The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the
House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Ms.
Kimberly Galvin on behalf of Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New
York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial
returns of the Special Election held May 24, 2011, the Honorable Kathy Courtney
Hochul was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Sixth Congressional
District, State of New York.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

3:09 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 186
(Roll
no. 381).

2:38 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

2:36 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was
on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 287 which had been debated earlier
and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

2:35 P.M. – LAW REVISION COUNSEL – Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 285c, and the order of the House
of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Ralph V. Seep as Law Revision
Counsel for the House of Representatives, effective June 1, 2011.

2:33 P.M. – The House received a communication from Peter G. LeFevre, Law Revision
Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. LeFevre notified the House formally,
that his retirement as Law Revision Counsel will take effect on June 1, 2011.

H. Res. 287:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2017) making
appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes

2:32 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on ordering the previous
question on the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed
further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the
legislative day.

1:17 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 287.

1:16 P.M. – On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and
Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll
no. 380).

12:32 P.M. – POINT OF ORDER – Mr. Ellison raised a point of order against the provisions
of H.Res. 287 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair
announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the
question of consideration of H.Res. 287. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of
debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question
on consideration.

12:28 P.M. – By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Reed called up H.Res. 287 and
asked for its immediate consideration.

12:02 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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Sires to lead the Members in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I,
the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of
June 1.

10:35 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is
scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.

10:00 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Speaker
pro tempore for today.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

“““““““““`

The Senate Convenes on June 6th

State work period May 30-June 4

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Congress: the Republican led House love fest w/Bibi @11am -the Senate deals with S.1038

05/24/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 24, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015 with the time until 5pm equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees.

Votes:

75: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1038, a bill to provide for the extension of expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act until June 1, 2015;

Invoked: 74-8

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session.

Unanimous Consent:

adopted S.Res.195, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

9:40 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 25, 2011.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.

9:30 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 276.

8:41 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

8:39 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

8:38 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Guthrie moved that the Committee rise.

8:26 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie raised a point of order against the Weiner amendment Mr. Guthrie stated that the amendment violated clause 10 of rule XXI by increasing mandatory spending. The Chair sustained the point of order.

8:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Weiner amendment under the five-minute rule pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Weiner.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new paragraph providing that provisions of the bill shall not take effect until the date that the Comptroller General of the United States determines there is no primary care physician shortage in the United States.

8:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the Foxx amendment until a time to be announced.

8:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole continued with debate on the already pending Foxx amendment.

8:01 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1540:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes

7:58 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1540 as unfinished business.

6:48 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1540.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1216 and H.R. 1540. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate and waives all points of order against consideration of the measures. The rule provides one motion to recommit H.R. 1216 with or without instructions. The rule also provides that after general debate on H.R. 1540, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H.R. 1216:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations

6:45 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1216 as unfinished business.

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

6:44 P.M. –

Mr. Guthrie moved that the committee rise.

On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Failed by recorded vote: 182 – 232 (Roll no. 337).

6:37 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Tonko amendment Failed by recorded vote: 186 – 231 (Roll no. 336).

6:29 P.M. –

On motion that the committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 14 – 397 (Roll no. 335).

6:02 P.M. –

Mr. Weiner moved that the committee rise.

3:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Foxx amendment number 7 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Ms. Foxx.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in the Congressional Record to to prohibit the use of funds provided for graduate medical education from being used to provide abortion or training in the provision of abortion. Additionally, funds would not be provided to a teaching health center if the institution discriminates against individual health care entities that refuse to provide abortion under go training in the provision of abortion, or offer referral for abortion services.

3:54 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cardoza amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Cardoza amendment number 9 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the extent of physician shortages in areas with significant shortages. The study should also examine the effects of expanding and establishing new medical graduate programs as directed by the health care overhaul law on the number of physicians were the funding not rescinded by the bill

3:41 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tonko amendment number 2 under the five-minute rule.

Amendment offered by Mr. Tonko.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to conduct a study of the number of primary care physicians that would be trained as a result of the funding provided in the health care overhaul law compared to the number of physicians that would be trained should funding be eliminated or rescinded.

2:43 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1216.

2:42 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 269 and Rule XVIII.

2:41 P.M. –

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 269.

H. Res. 269:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1216) to amend the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules

2:39 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 – 181 (Roll no. 334).

2:31 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 179 (Roll no. 333).

1:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.

Considered as privileged matter.

1:10 P.M. –

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN RECORD – Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 274:

electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives

1:09 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered as privileged matter.

S. 990:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

1:06 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 990.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

1:00 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

12:46 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.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

12:16 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:45 P.M. today.

JOINT MEETING – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess until approximately 12:45 p.m.

10:58 A.M. –

JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 24.

10:05 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, The Conservative Synagogue, Westport, Connecticut

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Eric Cantor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

what’s happening on the floor of Congress: -the Republican led House -the Senate

05/03/2011 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET May 3, 2011

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 5:00 pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the next 30 minutes.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.493, the Small Business Jobs bill is at 2:30pm today. If your Senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve his or her right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to 2:30pm today. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

At 2:15pm, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S.Res.159, a resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes, with up to 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The final 10 minutes of debate will be reserved for the two Leaders, with the Republican Leader controlling five minutes and the Majority Leader controlling the final five minutes.

Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 3:45pm), the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on adoption of the resolution. Senator Reid encourages Senators to vote from their desks.

The Senate is currently in a period of morning business until 5:00pm for debate only with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

There will be no further roll call votes today.

Votes:

63: Adoption of S.Res.159, honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes; Adopted: 97-0

Unanimous Consent:

S.Res.160, designating May 6, 2011, as “Military Spouse Appreciation Day”.

S.Res.161, designating May 2011 as “National Inventors Month”.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 3, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

6:45 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

6:44 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H.R. 1214: to repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction

6:43 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1214 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee rise.

6:42 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:39 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Pallone amendment numbered 2 under the five-minute rule.

6:38 P.M. – Amendment offered by Mr. Pallone. An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to require a GAO study to determine school districts most in need of constructing or renovating school-based health centers.

6:37 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:28 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No.1 under the five-minute rule.

6:27 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new paragraph requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to post a notice of recission of unobligated funds made available by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act not later than 10 days after the date of enactment of this Act on the Department’s public website.

6:26 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

6:25 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1213: to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges

6:21 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 238 – 183 (Roll no. 285).

6:14 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 233 (Roll no. 284).

5:48 P.M. – 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 inserting a provision that would require health insurance issuers to disclose the extent to which coverage has been denied or premiums have been increased for an individual. A point of order was reserved, but was subsequently withdrawn.

5:47 P.M. – Mr. Boswell moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. Mr. Boswell moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1213 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendment: � In section 1, add at the end the following: � (c) CANCER OR OTHER PREEXISTING CONDITION NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE CONDITION. — ***

5:46 P.M. – The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1213.

5:45 P.M. – On agreeing to the Ellison amendment Failed by recorded vote: 180 – 242 (Roll no. 283).

5:37 P.M. – On agreeing to the Waters amendment Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 242 (Roll no. 282).

5:30 P.M. – On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 239 (Roll no. 281).

5:07 P.M. – UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1214: to repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction

5:06 P.M. – Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1214 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

5:05 P.M. – Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee rise.

3:55 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1214.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 236 and Rule XVIII.

3:54 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1213 and H.R. 1214 with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. In both cases, the previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The measures will be considered read. In the case of H.R. 1213, specified amendments are in order. In the case of H.R. 1214, the resolution makes in order only those amendments that are received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated May 2, 2011, and pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 236.

H.R. 1213: to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1213 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Burgess moved that the Committee now rise.

3:53 P.M. – On agreeing to the Welch amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:43 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch (VT) substitute amendment No. 5.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Welch.

A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-70 to preserve funding for establishment of Health Benefit Exchanges for states that apply for early innovator grants before 2012. The funds used shall be subject to availability of appropriations up to $1.9 billion.

On agreeing to the Pallone amendment Failed by voice vote.

3:31 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 4.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pallone.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-70 to require GAO to report on benefits of funding in setting up state run exchanges that reflect that state’s marketplace, as opposed to state exchanges established and operated by the federal government.

3:30 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment no. 3, 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 the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:19 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 3.

Amendment offered by Mr. Ellison.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-70 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the impact of H.R. 1213 on the possible delays and potential enrollment reductions to Health Benefit Exchanges.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment no. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:12 P.M. – DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-70 to require, within 6 months after enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the extent to which states are expected to have difficulties establishing Health Benefit Exchanges without the federal assistance repealed and rescinded under this bill.

3:11 P.M. – POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment no. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:00 P.M. – Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-70 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to post notice of rescission of funds and the amount rescinded on the public website of the Department of Health and Human Services.

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 236, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 1.

1:49 P.M. – GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1213.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 236 and Rule XVIII.

1:48 P.M. – Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1213 and H.R. 1214 with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. In both cases, the previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The measures will be considered read. In the case of H.R. 1213, specified amendments are in order. In the case of H.R. 1214, the resolution makes in order only those amendments that are received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated May 2, 2011, and pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 236.

H.R. 1425: to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes

1:46 P.M. – RE-REFERRAL OF H.R. 1425 – Mr. Hall(TX) asked unanimous consent the H.R. 1425 be re-referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition, to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Armed Services. Agreed to without objection.

H. Res. 236: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1213) to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges, and providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory funding for school-based health center construction

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 – 185 (Roll no. 280).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:39 P.M. – On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 185 (Roll no. 279).

12:16 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 236.

12:13 P.M. – Considered as privileged matter.

12:02 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Payne to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:01 P.M. – The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Alan Kieran, Office of the U.S. Senate Chaplain, Washington DC.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 3.

10:43 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:02 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.

10:01 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. – The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

Congress: debates&votes -the Republican led House -The Senate

04/08/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes at 11amET April 8, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 10:30pm for debate only with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees and that any time spent in quorum call be equally divided.

We are hopeful we will reach an agreement on the budget tomorrow. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The Senate will recess from 1-2pm in order to allow for a special Democratic caucus meeting.

At 11am on Tuesday, April 12, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider calendar #45, the nomination of Vincent Briccetti, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York; and calendar #46, the nomination of John Kronstadt, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California. There will be 1 hour for debate on the nominations, with the time equally divided.

Upon the use or yielding back of time, the Briccetti nomination will be confirmed by consent. Senators should expect a roll call vote at approximately 12 noon on Tuesday on confirmation of the Kronstadt nomination.

Unanimous Consent:

Passed H.R.1363, as amended, Continuing Resolution through Friday, April 15, 2011 ($2 billion in cuts).

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 8, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

H.R. 1363:

making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

12:40 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 253).

12:12 A.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:04 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1363.

Mr. Rogers (KY) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

12:03 A.M. –

Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Chair recognized Mr. Rogers (KY) for a motion.

12:02 A.M. –

ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent 1) that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker’s table the bill H.R. 1363, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; 2) that the Senate amendment be considered as read; 3) that the motion be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and 4) that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.

12:01 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 8, 2011, at 11:35 p.m. stating that the Senate passed H.R. 1363 with an amendment.

12:00 A.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.

3:42 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H.J. Res. 37:

disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices

3:40 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 – 179 (Roll no. 252).

3:32 P.M. –

On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 181 (Roll no. 251).

3:09 P.M. –

Mr. Walden moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair

Mr. Hoyer appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

3:02 P.M. –

Mr. Walden raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Walden stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit are not germane to the joint resolution. Sustained by the Chair.

Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

2:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hoyer motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with an amendment stating that the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, is further amended by striking the date specified and inserting “April 15, 2011”.

Mr. Hoyer moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

2:55 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 37.

Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 37 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 200.

1:38 P.M. –

On motion to consider the joint resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 174 (Roll no. 250).

1:16 P.M. –

QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION – Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays on the question of consideration pursuant to clause 3 of rule XVI.

Mr. Walden moved to consider the joint resolution.

1:15 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.

12:14 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

12:04 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

12:03 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Southerland to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

12:02 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Poe demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Poe objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

12:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 8.

11:49 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 658 amended.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Cory Gardner to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture

what is going on in Congress … the Republican led House -the Senate

03/31/2011 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convened at 9:30amET March 31, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the first hour equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the next 30 minutes.

Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

Unanimous Consent:

Adopted the following resolutions:

S.Res.120, 1 year anniversary 4/2/10 fire and explosion – Tesoro refinery in Anacorte, WA;

S.Res.121, designating April 2011 as “Financial Literacy Month”;

S.Res.122, honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor; and

S.Res.123, commending ACHIEVA on its 60th anniversary.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 31, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

8:56 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2012.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Mica moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:55 P.M. –

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL OBJECTORS – On behalf of the Majority and Minority Leaderships, the Chair announced that the official objectors for the Private Calendar for the 112th Congress were as follows: For the Majority: Messrs. Smith (TX), Sensenbrenner (WI), and Poe (TX). For the Minority: Messrs. Serrano (NY), Nadler (NY), and Edwards (MD).

H.R. 658:

to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

8:53 P.M. –

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 658 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Mica moved that the Committee rise.

8:52 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Moore amendment was withdrawn.

8:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment no. 32.

Amendment offered by Ms. Moore.

An amendment numbered 32 printed in House Report 112-46 to give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the authority to conduct demonstration projects at five airports in support of “aerotropolis” zones that assist in better coordinating transportation around airports and funding of projects to reduce congestion, improve, and increase the flow of freight and passengers to and through the airport through multiple transportation modes.

8:44 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Schiff amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment no. 31.

Amendment offered by Mr. Schiff.

An amendment numbered 31 printed in House Report 112-46 to include sense of Congress language that the operator of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) should consult with representatives of the community surrounding LAX regarding airport operations and expansion plans.

8:40 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Matheson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Matheson amendment no. 30.

Amendment offered by Mr. Matheson.

An amendment numbered 30 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow the Transportation Department to release any terms, conditions, reservations, or restrictions on deeds which the United States conveyed to an airport, city, county property for airport purposes, as long as the release results in furthering other airport purposes.

8:34 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Schiff amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schiff demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schiff amendment no. 29.

Amendment offered by Mr. Schiff.

An amendment numbered 29 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow Bob Hope and Van Nuys Airports in southern California to adopt curfews from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., alleviating air traffic noise for residents of the San Fernando Valley. It simplifies the process for these airports to implement a curfew by allowing airports that already had at least a partial curfew in effect before the 1990 Airport Noise and Capacity Act (PL 101-58) to implement mandatory nighttime curfews.

8:23 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Pearce amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

8:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment no. 27.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pearce.

An amendment numbered 27 printed in House Report 112-46 to authorize an equitable transfer of land and property, in the form of a road, between Dona Ana County in New Mexico and Verde Corporate Realty Services. Dona Ana County would continue to use the land for airport purposes.

8:14 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 26.

Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from destroying vintage aircraft type certificate data and to require such data to be made available to the public, for non-commercial purposes, upon a Freedom of Information Act request.

8:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Moore amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

8:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment no. 25.

Amendment offered by Ms. Moore.

An amendment numbered 25 printed in House Report 112-46 to require the Transportation Department Inspector General to report to Congress on the number of new small business concerns, including those owned by veterans and other disadvantaged groups, that participate in the projects carried out throughout the duration of the reauthorization bill. The report would list the top 25 and bottom 25 large- and medium-hub airports using such small businesses, assess the reasons why airports have been successful in using such small businesses and make recommendations to the FAA and Congress on how those successes can be replicated.

8:06 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Shuster amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shuster amendment no. 24.

Amendment offered by Mr. Shuster.

An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 112-46 to improve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rulemaking activities by requiring the Agency to recognize that the United States aviation industry is composed of a variety of different segments with different operating characteristics and requiring the FAA to tailor regulations to address the unique characteristics of each industry segment. The amendment also requires the FAA to conduct appropriate cost/benefit studies on all proposed regulations and only enact regulations upon a finding that the costs are justified by the benefits.

7:56 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Waxman amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:54 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment no. 23.

Amendment offered by Mr. Waxman.

An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 112-46 to encourage the FAA to work with the City of Santa Monica to achieve safety improvements at Santa Monica Airport, a general aviation facility that has no runway safety areas.

7:53 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

7:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 22.

Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 112-46 to provide relief for an air show in Cleveland, Ohio from complying with certain airspace restrictions.

7:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the LaTorette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Mica demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaTourette amendment no. 21.

7:33 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. LaTourette.

An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 112-46 to strike section 903. Section 903 repeals a National Mediation Board (NMB) rule, finalized last year, which provides for union representation elections among airline and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act.

7:32 P.M. –

POSTPONED POSTPONED – At the conclusion of debate on the Sessions amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

7:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment no. 20.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 112-46 to prevent any funds from this act to be used to administer or enforce Davis Bacon.

7:22 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Graves (MO) amendment was withdrawn.

7:17 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment no. 19.

7:16 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 112-46 to clarify Congressional intent of 49 U.S.C. 40116(d)(2)(A)(iv) to prohibit taxes on businesses located at an airport when such revenue is not used for airport purposes.

7:15 P.M. –

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

7:12 P.M. –

Mr. Woodall filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 194.

H.R. 658:

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 658 as unfinished business.

7:11 P.M. –

On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Woodall moved that the Committee now rise.

7:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Gingrey (GA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 227 (Roll no. 212).

7:06 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Capuano amendment Failed by recorded vote: 187 – 235 (Roll no. 211).

7:02 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Hirono amendment Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 241 (Roll no. 210).

6:59 P.M. –

On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment Failed by recorded vote: 161 – 263 (Roll no. 209).

6:55 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Garrett amendment Failed by recorded vote: 120 – 303 (Roll no. 208).

6:48 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Mica amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 – 168 (Roll no. 207).

6:26 P.M. –

UNFINIHSED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:25 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gingrey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Costello demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gingrey amendment no. 18.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gingrey (GA).

An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit FAA employees from using official–taxpayer sponsored–time for union activities during the official work day. It would not repeal the right of any FAA employee to collectively bargain or arbitrate.

6:17 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Capuano amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Capuano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

6:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capuano amendment no. 17.

6:11 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Capuano.

An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 112-46 to require greater disclosure of a passenger’s baggage fees when a fare is quoted to an airline passenger and require refunds for baggage that is lost, damaged, or delayed. The Secretary of Transportation would prescribe any requirements necessary to implement the baggage fee disclosures by ensuring that necessary information is shared between carriers and ticket agents that have an already existing agency appointment or contract.

On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Failed by voice vote.

6:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment no. 16.

Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 112-46 to require air carriers to provide an option for passengers to receive a notification via electronic service if there are any changes to the status of their flight.

6:02 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Schweikert amendment was withdrawn.

5:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment no. 15.

Amendment offered by Mr. Schweikert.

An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow airlines currently operating out of DCA to convert flights to and from large hub airports located within the DCA perimeter to any airport outside of the DCA perimeter.

5:54 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Pierluisi amendment was withdrawn.

5:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment no. 14.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pierluisi.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 112-46 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to continue the essential air service program in Puerto Rico following the sunset date of October 1, 2013. The bill authorizes continuation for Alaska and Hawaii.

On agreeing to the Woodall amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment.

5:46 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Woodall.

An amendment numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-46 to prohibit implementation by the FAA of a new rule interpretation relating to 14 CFR 135, sections 263 and 267(d) so far as it relates to air ambulances and air cargo charter pilot rest requirements. Sets the interpretation of those sections at the state they were on January 1, 2011.

On agreeing to the Miller (MI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (MI) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Miller (MI).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-46 to direct the FAA to work with various federal agencies to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems into the National Airspace System more expeditiously.

By unanimous consent, the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

5:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX).

An amendment numberedd 11 printed in House Report 112-46 to require a minimum of three on duty air traffic controllers.

5:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Hirono amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Hirono demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hirono amendment no.10.

Amendment offered by Ms. Hirono.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-46 to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to study and provide regulatory recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administrator to ensure that all certified aircraft is properly equipped with technology that maintains pilot visibility when dense, continuous smoke is present in the cockpit. The ARC would be directed to complete its work in one year and provide its recommendations to the Administrator who must inform Congress of the recommendations and outline what actions the agency will take on the basis of those recommendations.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

5:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-46 to require mechanics at contract repair stations certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S. and in foreign countries to undergo the same criminal background checks required for mechanics and other aviation employees at U.S. airports.

5:10 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Garrett.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-46 to require the FAA to study alternatives to the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign to reduce delays at the 4 airports included in the redesign. Would also prohibit the FAA from continuing with the implementation of the airspace redesign until the study is submitted to Congress.

On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LoBiondo amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. LoBiondo.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-46 to allow the FAA to assist in establishing a NextGen Research and Development Center of Excellence. The Center would leverage the FAA’s existing centers of excellence program, a program that relies on several university consortia to address ongoing FAA research and development challenges. The Center would provide educational, technical, and analytical assistance to the FAA and other agencies involved in the development of NextGen.

4:55 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Neugebauer.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-46 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a feasibility study on the development of an online public resource that would list the location and height of potential low-altitude aviation obstructions, such as guy-wire and free-standing towers. Would also give the Administrator one year to conduct the study and report to Congress.

4:47 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Hirono amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hirono amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Hirono.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-46 to exempt Hawaii’s large and medium hub airports from collecting PFCs from interisland travelers due to the unique everyday travel circumstances the island state presents. Would also change the formula under which Hawaii’s annual federal apportionments are reduced when the State’s large and medium hub airports collect passenger facility charges from overseas travelers.

On agreeing to the Pierluisi amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pierluisi amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pierluisi.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-46 to ensure that airports in Puerto Rico are apportioned amounts under the Airport Improvement Program (AlP), while also remaining eligible for discretionary grants under the Program.

4:31 P.M. –

By unanimous consent, the Waters amendment was withdrawn.

4:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Waters.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-46 to require airport operators, as a condition for receiving grants under the Airport Improvement Program, to consult with representatives of the community surrounding the airport regarding airport operations and their impact on the community.

4:24 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Mica amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

4:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 189, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-46 to make technical corrections to provisions in the underlying bill.

2:58 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 658.

2:57 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 189 and Rule XVIII.

2:55 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 658 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated March 22, 2011.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189.

H.R. 872:

to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes

2:54 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 292 – 130 (Roll no. 206).

2:46 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 189:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

2:45 P.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 – 171 (Roll no. 205).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:22 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

1:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.

1:23 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:38 P.M. –

POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE – Pursuant to clause 1 of rule IX, Mr. Kucinich rose to a point of personal privilege and was recognized by the Chair to proceed for one hour.

12:37 P.M. –

INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS – Pursuant to Clause 5(a)(4)(A) of Rule X, and the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Speaker appointed Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mrs. Blackburn of Tennessee, Mr. Crenshaw of Florida, Mr. Latham of Iowa, Mr. Simpson of Idaho, Mr. Walden of Oregon, Mr. Olson of Texas, Mr. Latta of Ohio, Mr. Griffin of Arkansas, and Mr. Grimm of New York to be available to serve on Investigative Subcommittees of the Committee on Ethics for the 112th Congress .

12:12 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.

12:09 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Coffman of CO to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

12:08 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Charles Jackson, Sr., Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia, South Carolina.

12:07 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 31.

10:45 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:01 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.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.