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Pregnant Workers Deserve Better – Take Action

09/25/2012 Nativegrl77

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	Tell Congress: Pregnant Workers Deserve Better



	Tell your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to ensure that pregnant women are treated fairly on the job.

Did you hear the good news?
Last week, the Senate introduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to ensure that pregnant women aren’t forced out of their jobs.
But just because a bill was introduced doesn’t mean it will move unless we turn the pressure up. That’s where you come in.
Take Action: Please Contact Your Members of Congress today and ask them to co-sponsor the bill. The more co-sponsors, the more likely this bill will move forward.
Forty years ago, women were expected to quit their jobs when they became pregnant. Back then, pregnancy was widely regarded as a disabling condition.
Today, it is now a well-accepted fact that most women remain perfectly healthy and able to work throughout their pregnancies, and since 1978 pregnancy discrimination has been illegal. Yet women in physically demanding jobs are STILL being forced out of the workplace, just because they need temporary, minor modifications to their job duties during pregnancy. As a result, expectant mothers are losing their jobs when they can least afford it.
Here are three startling examples:

Heather got fired from Wal-Mart for carrying a water bottle.
Natasha was forced onto unpaid leave and then fired because her district manager at Rent-A-Center found out she needed help with occasional heavy lifting on the sales floor.
Sarah lost her job at a fast food restaurant for taking bathroom and water breaks.

And what do all of these women have in common? All three needed only minor accommodations to continue safely working during pregnancy. But because their employers refused, all three were forced out of work.
That’s why we need to build support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Please join us by asking your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the bill.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,

Emily J. Martin Vice President and General Counsel National Women’s Law Center

P.S. Fired up? Help spread the word by forwarding this action alert to friends, family and colleagues.
P.P.S. Need more info? Check out NWLC’s resources on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Black History

CONGRESS: NO Business

09/24/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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The next meeting scheduled in the House is September 25, 2012

Black History

CONGRESS: the House led by Republicans & the Senate by Dems :

09/24/2012 Nativegrl77

The Senate will meet on the following dates at the following times for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted:

Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30am

Friday, September 28th at 10:00am

Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00am

Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th at 11:00am

Friday, October 12th at 10:30am

Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00am

Friday, October 19th at 11:00am

Tuesday, October 23rd at 1:00pm

Friday, October 26th at 1:00pm

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00am

Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am

Tuesday, November 6th at 11:00am

Convenes : Friday, November 9th at 10:00am

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10amET September 25 2012

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9/21 CONGRESS: the House led :Republicans: Scheduled to do about 8 days prior to Election2012: the Senate led :Dems:

09/21/2012 Nativegrl77

the Senate Convenes: at 12:00pmET September 21, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
The first hour will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.
During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution and on the motion to proceed to S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012.
Unless an agreement is reached, the next roll call vote will be after midnight (technically Saturday, September 22^nd). We hope we can work something out in order to complete our work.
The Senate has reached an agreement that results in up to 5 roll call votes beginning at midnight tonight. Those votes will be in relation to the following items:- Passage of S.3576, A bill to provide limitations on United States assistance (60-vote threshold);- Passage of S.J.Res.41, A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran;- Cloture on H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (60-vote threshold);- Passage of H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013; and- Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (60-vote threshold).Each vote in the series will be 10 minute votes, including the first vote. There will be 2 minutes for debate equally divided between each vote. Senator Reid announced that it is his intention to consider S.3522, Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2012, when we return in November. We expect to recess around 5-6pm tonight until 11:30pm.Senate
Floor Wrap Up for Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, 2012

12:03am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.3576, a bill to provide limitations on
United States assistance (60-vote threshold); Not Passed: 10-81

12:24am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.J.Res.41, a joint resolution expressing
the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the
Islamic Republic of Iran; Passed: 90-1

12:41am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution;
Invoked: 62-30

12:58am The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of H.J.Res.117, the continuing resolution;
Passed: 62-30

1:19am The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the
motion to proceed to S.3525, the Sportsmen Act; 84-7

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #419, S.3254, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013; and that only relevant amendments be in order to the bill.

Senator Kyl objected.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Passage of S.3576, A bill to provide limitations on United States assistance (60-vote threshold); Not Passed: 10-81

2)      Passage of S.J.Res.41, A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Passed: 90-1

3)      Cloture on H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013; Invoked: 62-30

4)      Passage of H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013; Passed: 62-30

5)      Cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3525, Sportsmen’s Act of 2012; Invoked: 84-7

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed S.1956, to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the EU’s emissions trading scheme, with a committee-reported substitute amendment, a Cardin amendment and a Merkley amendment.

Discharged the Energy Committee and passed H.R.4850, the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act with a Bingaman amendment and a Shaheen-Portman amendment.

Passed H.R.915, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act with a committee-reported substitute amendment by voice vote.

Discharged Judiciary Committee and passed H.R.6215, Trademark Dilution correction bill by voice vote.

Passed H.R.2706, to prohibit the sale of Billfish by voice vote.

Adopted S.Res.466, a resolution calling for the release from prison of former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko with a Durbin amendment, a committee-reported substitute amendment and a committee-reported amendment to the preamble by voice vote.

Passed H.R.3556, to designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the “Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse”.

Passed H.R.1791, To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the “Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse”.

Passed H.R.4347, To designate the United States courthouse located at 709 West 9th Street in Juneau, Alaska, as the “Robert Boochever United States Courthouse”.

Passed S.3311, A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 2601 2nd Avenue North, Billings, Montana, as the “James F. Battin United States Courthouse”.

Adopted S.Con.Res.50, a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived.

Passed S.3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Passed S.3193, Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012 with an Akaka amendment.

Passed H.R.6431, to provide flexibility with respect to United States support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, and for other purposes.

Discharged the Banking Committee and passed H.R.2453, the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act with a Blumenthal amendment.

Passed H.R.6433, to make corrections with respect to Food and Drug Administration user fees.

Passed H.R.4158, to confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts’ space missions.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and passed H.R.4223, SAFE Doses Act.

Passed H.R.6375, VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012.

Passed S.3315, the GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2012 with a committee-reported amendment and a Lieberman amendment.

Concurred in the House message to S.300, the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012.

Concurred in the House message to S.710, the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act.

Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed H.R.2838, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011 with a Rockefeller substitute amendment and a Rockefeller title amendment.

Passed S.3341, Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act of 2012.

Discharged Judiciary Committee and passed H.R.5512, the Divisional Realignment Act.

Discharged Judiciary Committee and passed H.R.6189, Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act.

Passed H.R.1272, To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al, by the United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188, and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.2240, Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act of 2012.

Discharged the Energy Committee and Passed H.R.2606, New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act with a Bingaman substitute amendment.

Passed H.R.2139, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of Lion Clubs International.

Passed S.3624, The Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012.

Passed S.3625, a bill to change the effective date for the internet publication of certain information to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom the publication requirement applies, and for other purposes.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.448: recognizing the 100^th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.472, designating October 7, 2012, as “Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day” with an Enzi amendment.

Discharged the Commerce Committee and adopted S.Res.558, A resolution congratulating the athletes from the State of Nevada and throughout the United States who participated in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams.

Discharged the HELP Committee and adopted S.Res.555, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “National Retirement Week”, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Discharged the Indian Affairs Committee and adopted S.Res.561, a resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.576, celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of the signing of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Adopted S.Res.577, honoring the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Adopted S.Res.578, Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2012

Adopted S.Res.579, designating the week of September 24 through September 28, 2012, as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week”.

Adopted S.Res.580, designating October 14, 2012, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”.

Adopted S.Res.581, designating October 26, 2012, as “Day of the Deployed”.

Adopted S.Res.582, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.583, designating September 2012, as “National Preparedness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.584, designating October 4, 2012, as “Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day”.

Adopted S.Res.585, Recognizing the extraordinary history and heritage of the State of New Mexico, and honoring and commending the State of New Mexico and its people on its centennial anniversary.

Adopted S.Res.586, expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month of 2012.

Adopted S.Res.587, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “Lights On Afterschool”, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 18, 2012.

Adopted S.Res.588, Commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

Adopted S.Res.589, designating November 24, 2012, as “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Completed the Rule 14 process of S.3607, to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. (Hoeven)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Confirmed the following:

all nominations placed on the Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Navy, and Public Health Service

AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Calendar #456 Albert DiClemente – to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Calendar #714 Heidi Shyu, of California, to be Assistant Secretary of the Army

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #880 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan

Executive Calendar #881 to be Brigadier General—Col. Jon A. Weeks

Executive Calendar #882 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Mueller

Executive Calendar #883 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar

Executive Calendar #884 to be Brigadier General—Col. Gerard F. Bolduc, Jr.

Executive Calendar #885 to be Brigadier General—Col. Matthew P. Jamison

ARMY

Executive Calendar #886 to be Brigadier General—Colonel David O. Smith

Executive Calendar #887 to be Brigadier General—Michaelene A. Kloster

Executive Calendar #888 to be Brigadier General—Col. Garrett S. Yee

Executive Calendar #889 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst

Executive Calendar #890 to be Major General—

Brig. Gen. Judd H. Lyons;

Brig. Gen. Lee E. Tafanelli

Executive Calendar #891 to be Major General—

Brig. Gen. Kendall W. Penn;

to be Brigadier General;

Col. Keith A. Klemmer

Executive Calendar #892 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. Michael R. Smith

Executive Calendar #893 to be Major General—Brig. Gen. David J. Conboy

Executive Calendar #894 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Frederick B. Hodges

Executive Calendar #895 to be Lieutenant General—Maj. Gen. Mark S. Bowman

Executive Calendar #896 to be Brigadier General—Col. Ural D. Glanville

NAVY

Executive Calendar #897 to be Vice Admiral—Rear Adm. (lh) James D. Syring

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #898 Sharon English Woods Villarosa—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Mauritius, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Seychelles.

Executive Calendar #899 Dawn M. Liberi—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Burundi

Executive Calendar #900 Stephen D. Mull—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Poland.

Executive Calendar #901 Walter North—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Papua New Guinea, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Solomon Islands and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Vanuatu.

Executive Calendar #902 Richard G. Olson—to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Executive Calendar #903 Joseph E. Macmanus—to be Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.

Executive Calendar #904 Joseph E. Macmanus—to be Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador.

Executive Calendar #905 John Hardy Isakson—to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-seventh Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

Executive Calendar #906 Patrick J. Leahy—to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-seventh Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #907 For the personal rank of Career Ambassador in recognition of especially distinguished service over a sustained period—

William R. Brownfield

Kristie Anne Kenney

Thomas Alfred Shannon, Jr.

NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Executive Calendar #908 Emil J. Kang – to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Executive Calendar #910 Kevin K. Washburn – to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior

Discharged the Commerce Committee and confirmed:

PN1958 – Kenneth T. Boyd to be Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard

Discharged the Foreign Relations committee and confirmed:

PN1879, Foreign Service nominations beginning with Michael Lewis and ending with Carolyn Shuckerow

PN1880, Foreign Service nominations beginning with Bridget C. Bittle and ending with David J. Zanni

PN1923, Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, to be Ambassador to the republic of Iraq.

Confirmed Executive Calendar #674 Gonzalo P. Curiel—US District Judge for the Southern District of California by voice vote

Confirmed Executive Calendar #675 Robert J. Shelby—US District Judge for the District of Utah by voice vote

The Senate Convenes on November 13, 2012

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The meeting in the House began at 9amET September 21, 2012

9:00:59 A.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:10 A.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:03:02 A.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:03:06 A.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Schakowsky to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:30 A.M.		<action_description>ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:17:51 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3409 — “To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.”
9:18:16 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
9:19:40 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX), numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-680 to strike section 503 of the committee print. The existing deadlines in subsections (m) and (q) of section 404 of the Clean Water Act would remain unchanged.
9:19:43 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 8.
9:28:31 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:29:09 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. McKinley, numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-680 to prohibit the EPA from retroactively vetoing a Section 404 Permit under the Clean Water Act.
9:29:11 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 9.
9:41:23 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:42:06 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Markey, numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-680 to reate a national renewable electricity and energy efficiency standard.
9:42:08 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment No. 10.
9:50:31 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:51:18 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. DeFazio, numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-680 to require EPA and the Department of Transportation to submit a report to Congress within 6 months on the health, environmental, and public health impacts of fugitive coal dust.
9:51:22 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 11.
9:59:18 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>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 adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
9:59:58 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Flake, numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-680 to give power to the states to revoke any existing federal implementation plan (FIP) with regard to the regulation of visibility. In revoking the FIP, the state must propose a state implementation plan (SIP) to regulate visibility within 2 years. The Amendment also gives the states a minimum of five years to become compliant with federal standards if they choose to accept the FIP, allowing businesses time to plan for the changes.
10:00:00 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 12.
10:12:16 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:12:57 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Gosar, numbered 13 printed in House Report 112-680 to add language to the end of the “Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012” which would limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue regulations on the Navajo Generating Station, located near Page, Arizona.
10:12:59 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 788, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 13.
10:25:00 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wasman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
10:25:44 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10:52:43 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 174 – 229 (Roll no. 592).
10:58:49 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Waxman amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 178 – 229 (Roll no. 593).
11:03:49 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Kelly amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 – 168 (Roll no. 594).
11:08:37 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 246 (Roll no. 595).
11:13:43 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 164 – 247 (Roll no. 596).
11:17:31 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the McKinley amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 247 – 163 (Roll no. 597).
11:23:07 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Markey amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 160 – 250 (Roll no. 598).
11:27:01 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the DeFazio amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 168 – 243 (Roll no. 599).
11:31:01 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Flake amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 183 (Roll no. 600).
11:35:21 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On agreeing to the Gosar amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 – 181 (Roll no. 601).
11:35:56 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3409.
11:36:39 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
11:37:14 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:37:31 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
11:37:47 A.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add findings to the bill stating that the national program to improve vehicle fuel efficiency will provide major economic and consumer benefits. The motion would also prohibit H.R. 3409 from overturning the EPA and Department of Transportation pollution control and fuel efficiency rule for 2017 to 2025 model year vehicles if such a nullification would result in: consumers paying more for gasoline over the life of their car, a loss of jobs in the U.S. auto manufacturing industry, or a negative impact to the U.S. economy.
12:03:48 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 173 – 233 (Roll no. 602).
12:12:22 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 – 175 (Roll no. 603).
12:12:22 P.M.	H.R. 3409	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:12:53 P.M.		<action_description>Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, September 21, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Agreed to without objection.
12:14:34 P.M.		<action_description>ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:24:01 P.M.		<action_description>SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business
2:31:20 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:10:37 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 21.
4:11:45 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order.The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2012.

House hearings schedule is below

9:00 am	Hearing: DHS Acquisition Management Challenges: Solutions for Saving Taxpayer DollarsCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
9:30 am	Hearing: Chairman Herger Announces Hearing on Medicare Health PlansCommittee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health
9:30 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “The Price of Money: Consequences of the Federal Reserve’s Zero Interest Rate Policy” Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology
9:30 am	Hearing: The LightSquared Network: An Investigation of the FCC’s RoleCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
10:00 am	Hearing: Breaking Through the Backlog: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the New State Strike Force TeamCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

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CONGRESS: the Republican led House : Scheduled to do only about 8days of work prior to Election2012 : the Senate led by Dems

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the Senate Convened at 10:00amET September 19, 2012

Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
Following the remarks of the two Leaders, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The time until 12:00pm will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. It is in order for Senator McConnell or his designee to raise a budget point of order against the substitute amendment #2789. If a budget point of order is raised, the Majority Leader, or his designee, will be recognized for a motion to waive the applicable budget points of order. At 12:00pm, there will be a roll call voteon the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the substitute amendment.
Following the roll call vote, the Majority Leader will be recognized. Following his remarks, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At 2:15pm, there will be an additional roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 2013.

12:01pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to waive the Budget Act
with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act: Not
Waived: 58-40

2:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the
motion to proceed to H.J.Res.114, the Continuing Resolution

2:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 76-22

This afternoon Senator Hatch asked unanimous consent the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of S.J.Res.50; that there be 2 hours for debate on the motion to proceed to the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on adoption of the motion to proceed.

Senator Cardin objected to the request.

S.J.Res.50: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to waiver and expenditure authority under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.1315) with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Senator Reid asked unanimous consent the Senate take up and pass Calendar #504, S.3525, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (Tester). Senator Kyl objected to Senator Reid’s request.

The unofficial transcript of their remarks is below.

16:50:32 NSP} (MR. REID) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, WE’RE TRYING TO WORK THROUGH ALL THE

ISSUES WE HAVE. THERE ARE A FEW OF THEM, NOT TOO MANY, BUT A

FEW. BUT I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT WE — WE CAN FINISH ALL

OF OUR WORK TOMORROW. IF WE DON’T FINISH IT TOMORROW, WE’RE NOT

GOING ANYPLACE. WE’RE STAYING HERE UNTIL

TUESDAY, PROBABLY 3:00, 3:30 BECAUSE WE HAVE YOM KIPPUR ON

WEDNESDAY, BUT WE WILL BE RIGHT BACK HERE ON THURSDAY. WE HAVE

TO FINISH OUR WORK. SO THAT MEANS IF WE CAN’T WORK THINGS OUT,

WE’RE GOING TO BE HERE FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY. I KNOW THAT WE

TALK ABOUT THIS ONCE IN A WHILE AND USUALLY WE’RE ABLE TO WORK

THINGS OUT, AND I’M GLAD THAT WE ARE, BUT JUST IN CASE WE

CAN’T, NO ONE SHOULD THINK THEY ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO CATCH

AN AIRPLANE OUT OF HERE TOMORROW — I MEAN FRIDAY, I’M SORRY.

MR. PRESIDENT, I’LL BE VERY QUICK. I KNOW THAT THE ASSISTANT

LEADER FOR THE MINORITY IS HERE, AND I DON’T WANT TO TAKE A LOT

OF TIME OF HIS. THE SENATOR FROM MONTANA, SENATOR TEFER –

TESTER, HAS ASSEMBLED A BROAD PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT IS

BIPARTISAN IN NATURE TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF SPORTSMEN

THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. HE HAS WORKED WITH THESE GROUPS AND I

HAVE BEEN IN MEETINGS WITH HIM WHERE HE HAS TRIED TO GET THE

DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO BACK OFF AND LET THIS PACKAGE GO FORWARD

AND THERE HAS BEEN SOME ADJUSTMENTS MADE BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS

THAT REPUBLICANS HAD AND DEMOCRATS HAD. SO I APPRECIATE VERY

MUCH HIS WORK. WHAT HIS BILL DOES, IT COMBINES ABOUT 20 BILLS

THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SPORTSMEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THIS

COUNTRY. THEY WOULD FOSTER HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH

VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS. MORE THAN 50 NATIONAL GROUPS SUPPORT THIS.

THESE ARE SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION GROUPS. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE

OF LEADERSHIP THAT IS IMPORTANT IN THIS BODY, THAT WORK ON

SOMETHING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER A DISPARATE GROUP OF BILLS AND

ARE BIPARTISAN IN NATURE AND TRY TO MOVE FORWARD. WE OUGHT TO

PASS THIS PACKAGE TODAY. MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT

THAT THE SENATE PROCEED TO CALENDAR NUMBER 504, S.3525, THE

SPORTSMAN ACT OF 2012, THAT IT BE READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED,

THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID ON THE TABLE WITH NO

INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE AND ANY STATEMENTS RELATED TO THIS

MATTER BE PLACED IN THE RECORD AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE AS IF

GIVEN.

{16:53:03 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE AN OBJECTION?

{16:53:05 NSP} (MR. KYL) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. KYL: MR. PRESIDENT, RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT.

{16:53:09 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA.

{16:53:11 NSP} (MR. KYL) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

MR. KYL: I HAD ASKED THE DISTINGUISHED MAJORITY LEADER IF I

REQUESTED AN AMENDMENT TO HIS REQUEST TO ADD A PIECE OF

LEGISLATION THAT HE AND I BOTH SUPPORT, WHETHER HE WOULD HAVE

TO OBJECT TO THAT, AND I PRESUME HIS ANSWER IS THAT HE WOULD

HAVE TO OBJECT, AND AS A RESULT, RATHER THAN DOING THAT AND

FORCING HIM TO OBJECT, I’LL SIMPLY POSE MY OBJECTION AT THIS

TIME.

{16:53:36 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD.

This evening Senator Reid asked consent to vote on passage of S.3576 (Paul Foreign Aid bill), with a 60-vote threshold; S.J.Res.41 (Iran Containment), and H.J.Res.117 (CR), with a 60-vote threshold. Senator Kyl objected on behalf of Senator McCain.

Senator Reid then asked consent to go to conference on a bill extending the 2001, 2003, and 2009 tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 97% of all small businesses (H.R.8/S.3412). Senator Kyl asked Senator Reid to modify his request to take up and pass H.R.8, extends all of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. Senator Reid declined to modify his request and Senator Kyl objected to the Leader’s request.

Senator Reid then asked consent to pass H.R.9, as amended by S.3521, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012. Senator Kyl asked Senator Reid to modify his request to add the text of H.R.8 to the Leader’s request. Senator Reid declined to modify his request and Senator Kyl objected to Senator Reid’s request.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1) Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the Murray substitute amendment #2789 to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act: Not Waived: 58-40

2) Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.117, Continuing Resolution: Invoked: 76-22

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.562, designating the week beginning September 10, 2012 and ending on September 14, 2012 as “National Health Information Technology Week” to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality.

Adopted S.Res.563, Designating December 3, 2012, as “National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day”.

Adopted S.Res.564, designating the month of October 2012 as “National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month”.

Adopted S.Res.565, expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2012, as the “National Day on Writing”.

Adopted S.Res.566, designating September 29, 2012, as “National Estuaries Day”.

Adopted S.Res.567, Honoring the life and career of George Hickman.

Adopted S.Res.568, designating the week of September 16, 2012, as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week”.

Adopted S.Res.569, Designating the week beginning October 21, 2012, as “National Character Counts Week”.

Adopted S.Res.570, Designating November 8, 2012, as “National Parents as Teachers Day”.

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and adopted S.Res.557, a resolution honoring the contributions of Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari as Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and in promoting the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Tibetan people.

Began the Rule 14 process of S.3576, Limitation on Foreign Assistance. (Paul)

Completed the Rule 14 process of H.R.5949, the FISA Amendments Extension Act. (Republican request)

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on September 19, 2012.

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12:00:14 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:20 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:44 P.M.		<action_description>MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:20:06 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:25 P.M.		<action_description>The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 19.
2:02:35 P.M.		<action_description>Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:03:46 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:03:53 P.M.		<action_description>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Kucinich to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:21 P.M.		<action_description>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.
2:09:58 P.M.		<action_description>The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6060 — “To amend Public Law 106-392 to maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan fish recovery programs through fiscal year 2019.”
2:10:30 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:10:32 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6060.
2:15:30 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 6060	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:15:38 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1461 — “To authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights.”
2:15:53 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:15:57 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1461.
2:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:20:17 P.M.	H.R. 1461	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:20:21 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3319 — “To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.”
2:20:37 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:20:40 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3319.
2:22:57 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:22:59 P.M.	H.R. 3319	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:29 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 786 — “Honoring the four United States public servants who died in Libya and condemning the attacks on United States diplomatic facilities in Libya, Egypt, and Yemen.”
2:25:44 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:25:46 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.
2:46:06 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
2:46:09 P.M.	H. Res. 786	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:46:24 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3783 — “To provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran’s growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.”
2:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:46:51 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3783.
3:09:23 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:27 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:09:29 P.M.	H.R. 3783	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:09:38 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 526 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect toward the establishment of a democratic and prosperous Republic of Georgia and the establishment of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict with Georgia’s internationally recognized borders.”
3:09:52 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:09:54 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
3:21:30 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:21:34 P.M.	H. Res. 526	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:37 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4158 — “To confirm full ownership rights for certain United States astronauts to artifacts from the astronauts’ space missions.”
3:22:52 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:22:54 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4158.
3:32:46 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
3:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5948 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the supervision of fiduciaries of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
3:33:54 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:56 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5948.
3:52:53 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:52:56 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5948	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6375 — “To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects and leases, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
3:53:27 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:53:29 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6375.
4:04:11 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:04:17 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:24 P.M.	H.R. 6375	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:05:00 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>VACATING ORDER FOR YEAS AND NAYS – Mr. Hall asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the motion that the House suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4158 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
4:05:10 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:05:20 P.M.	H.R. 4158	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:06:00 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6324 — “To reduce the number of nonessential vehicles purchased and leased by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.”
4:06:01 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:06:03 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6324.
4:22:14 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:22:17 P.M.	H.R. 6324	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:23:07 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6410 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayers making donations with their returns of income tax to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt.”
4:23:44 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:23:50 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6410.
4:45:07 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:45:10 P.M.	H.R. 6410	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:46:05 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5044 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans.”
4:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:46:30 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5044.
5:07:55 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:08:52 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2903 — “To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
5:09:07 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:09:09 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2903.
5:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:37:30 P.M.	H.R. 2903	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:02 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5912 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds for deficit reduction.”
5:38:25 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:38:28 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5912.
5:56:54 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:57:30 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6296 — “To amend the Small Business Act to provide the interest rate for certain disaster related loans, and for other purposes.”
5:57:52 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6296.
6:17:25 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:28 P.M.	H.R. 6296	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6368 — “To require the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, to provide a report to Congress on the Departments’ ability to track, investigate and quantify cross-border violence along the Southwest Border and provide recommendations to Congress on how to accurately track, investigate, and quantify cross-border violence.”
6:18:12 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:13 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6368.
6:25:46 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:25:51 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:25:53 P.M.	H.R. 6368	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:25:54 P.M.		<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:27:39 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5044 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased veterans.”
6:52:58 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 – 0 (Roll no. 585).
6:52:59 P.M.	H.R. 5044	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:53:24 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5912 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, and to provide for the return of previously distributed funds for deficit reduction.”
7:00:41 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 – 95 (Roll no. 586).
7:00:42 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:44 P.M.	H.R. 5912	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:01:00 P.M.	H.R. 5839	<action_description>CHANGE OF FIRST SPONSOR – Mr. Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5839, originally introduced by Representative Geoff Davis (KY), for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:03:01 P.M.	H.R. 2994	<action_description>PERMISSION TO BE ADDED AS A COSPONSOR – Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she be added as a cosponsor of H.R. 2994 since the original sponsor is no longer a Member of Congress. Agreed to without objection.
7:04:19 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6361 — “To exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance, and for other purposes.”
7:04:40 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:04:41 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6361.
7:17:12 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:17:16 P.M.	H.R. 6361	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:38 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6431 — “To provide flexibility with respect to United States support for assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma, and for other purposes.”
7:18:54 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:18:57 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6431.
7:30:22 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:25 P.M.	H.R. 6431	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:31:39 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Mr. Dold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2827 — “To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to clarify provisions relating to the regulation of municipal advisors, and for other purposes.”
7:31:49 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:31:59 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2827.
7:37:35 P.M.		<action_description>Mr. Bishop (UT) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 788.
7:38:27 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H.R. 2827.
7:49:51 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:55 P.M.	H.R. 2827	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:50:27 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5987 — “To establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington, and for other purposes.”
7:50:33 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:50:46 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5987.
8:19:05 P.M.	H.R. 5987	<action_description>At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
8:20:00 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5910 — “To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to produce a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment, and for other purposes.”
8:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:20:16 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5910.
8:32:09 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:32:12 P.M.	H.R. 5910	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:33:16 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Mrs. Bono Mack moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4212 — “To designate drywall manufactured in China a banned hazardous product, and for other purposes.”
8:33:30 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4212.
8:49:23 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:27 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:49:43 P.M.	H.R. 4212	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:50:00 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
8:50:01 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6433 — “To make corrections with respect to Food and Drug Administration user fees.”
8:50:16 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>On passage Passed without objection.
8:50:17 P.M.	H.R. 6433	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:50:23 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6163 — “To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a National Pediatric Research Network, including with respect to pediatric rare diseases or conditions.”
8:51:45 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:51:48 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6163.
9:05:27 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:05:30 P.M.	H.R. 6163	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:06:12 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6118 — “To amend section 353 of the Public Health Service Act with respect to suspension, revocation, and limitation of laboratory certification.”
9:06:29 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:06:31 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6118.
9:17:26 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:17:29 P.M.	H.R. 6118	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:17:32 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4124 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to States to streamline State requirements and procedures for veterans with military emergency medical training to become civilian emergency medical technicians.”
9:17:48 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4124.
9:27:32 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:27:35 P.M.	H.R. 4124	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:27:44 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 733 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for other purposes.”
9:27:58 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:28:03 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 733.
9:47:39 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:47:42 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:47:44 P.M.	H.R. 733	<action_description>The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
9:48:48 P.M.		<action_description>ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
9:50:19 P.M.		<action_description>SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:34 P.M.		<action_description>Mrs. Capito moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:50 P.M.		<action_description>On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:51 P.M.		<action_description>The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2012.

House hearings …below

10:00 am	Hearing: Examining the Role of Rwanda in the DRC InsurgencyCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
11:00 am	Hearing: Trade Adjustment Assistance for U.S. Firms: Evaluating Program Effectiveness and RecommendationsCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
2:30 pm	Hearing: The Economic Impact of Ending or Reducing Funding for the American Community Survey and other Government StatisticsJoint Economic Committee: