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Did GOP Sen. Mike Lee accidentally make the Democrats’ point about Obamacare and shutdowns?

09/20/2013 Nativegrl77

Sen. Mike Lee talks budget battles, 'phony scandal'

Key Republican lawmaker on ‘Fox News Sunday‘

Chris Moody, Yahoo! News 19 hours ago

He probably didn’t mean for it to come out this way, but Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee, a leader of an effort in Congress to use mandatory spending bills to defund Obamacare, may have handed over messaging ammunition to Democrats.

Surrounded by Republican House and Senate lawmakers at a Capitol Hill press conference Thursday, Lee and his colleagues called on Democrats to pass a bill that would fund the government but also defund the health care law. The federal government will temporarily shut down on Oct. 1 if Congress does not pass a bill extending funding.

While arguing that Democrats should accept the Republican path forward on Obamacare, however, Lee said that the law “is not worth causing a shutdown over.”

“A shutdown is too much. We don’t want a shutdown, we don’t need a shutdown. We should avoid a shutdown, and Obamacare is a law that’s going to harm people. It certainly is not a good idea to shut down the government in order to force through the implementation of Obamacare at a time when the president has said he’s not going to follow the law and he’s made substantial changes,” Lee said. “Shutdowns are bad, shutdowns are not worth it, this law is not worth causing a shutdown over.”

That last line will probably return to bite Lee and Republicans who continue to push to delay the 3-year-old law, even though he was trying to make the opposite point: That he thinks Obamacare is so bad that Democrats shouldn’t fight for it to the point of a shutdown. But it may prove difficult to convince the American people that the party seeking to fund a law that has been on the books for three years and has been found constitutional by the Supreme Court is responsible for a shutdown.

On Friday, the Republican-led House is planning to vote on a spending bill that would keep the government open but strip funding for the health care law, which will go on to the Democrat-led Senate. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday that the Senate would approve nothing less than a government spending bill with Obamacare funding intact and he will likely return the bill to the House with the health care funding in it.

The impasse could lead to a traditional filibuster in the Senate. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday said he would be open to procedural maneuvers that would aim to block the government-funding bill.

“I will do everything necessary and anything possible to defund Obamacare,” Cruz said when asked about a filibuster. “Any procedural means necessary.”

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09/20/2013 Nativegrl77

CONGRESS is Empty on so many levels …

The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2013.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:00pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

During Thursday’s session of the Senate, an agreement was reached that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Senator Reid is likely to make a motion to proceed to the joint resolution on Monday.

As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday. The next roll call vote will be at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday on confirmation of Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit.

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Last Floor Action: 9/20
9:19:45 A.M. -H.J. Res. 59
DEBATE –
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

9:00:46 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:52 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:01:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:02:21 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:47 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Williams to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:24 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:19:00 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. H.J. Res. 59 — “Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.”
9:19:40 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 59 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 closed to amendments. Section 2 of the resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter or consideration pursuant to this section. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted and the joint resolution, as amended shall be considered as read.
9:19:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 59.

Last Floor Action:
12:24:13 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The
House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

10:40:10 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:40:43 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Mr. Enyart moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
10:41:03 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Enyart motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to fully fund Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Military Personnel for the entire FY2014 in the event of a shutdown. It would also prohibit the privatization of Social Security and prevent Medicare from being turned into a voucher system. Lastly, it would increase funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) by $2,700,000 and decrease the Department of Transportation Planning, Research and Development account by the same amount.
10:48:26 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:13:52 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 477).
11:20:44 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 – 189 (Roll no. 478).
11:20:45 A.M.	H.J. Res. 59	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:21:46 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1526 — “To restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
11:21:57 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:22:03 A.M.	H.R. 1526	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.
11:44:58 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 – 196 (Roll no. 479).
11:49:21 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 – 172 (Roll no. 480).
11:53:53 A.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 249 – 166 (Roll no. 481).
11:54:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1526.
11:55:05 A.M.	H.R. 1526	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.
11:57:06 A.M.	H.R. 1526	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
11:57:19 A.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barber motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a section to the bill to provide funds to acquire the most advanced firefighting and safety equipment.
12:03:27 P.M.	H.R. 1526	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:12:51 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 228 (Roll no. 482).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 244 – 173 (Roll no. 483).
12:19:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:21:21 P.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Cantor on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:23:28 P.M.		Mr. Cantor asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Friday, September 20, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013. Agreed to without objection.
12:24:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:33:47 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:34:59 P.M.		Mr. Stivers moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:35:08 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:35:09 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on September 23, 2013.

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the Senate S.1392/Energy – S.514/Saving Coal JObs – S.1497/ACA CONGRESS the House HR687 -HR1526 – HR3102/SNAP

09/19/2013 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for one hour with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S.1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act.

Senator McConnell asked unanimous consent to take up and pass Calendar #191, S.514, Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013. Senator Reid objected.

Following morning business (approx. 10:50am), the Senate will resume consideration of Calendar #154, S.1392, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013. Managers of the bill will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments in order to complete action on the energy efficiency bill.

Senators will be notified if any votes are scheduled.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00am, the Senate Committee on Finance from further consideration of S.1497, a bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to apply the provisions of the Act to certain Congressional staff and members of the executive branch, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

That there be 60 minutes of debate on that bill, evenly divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Senator Vitter, and that the bill not be subject to any amendments, points of order or motions to commit, and that after debate has expired, the bill be engrossed for third reading, read a third time, and the Senate immediately vote on passage.

That passage of the bill be subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Senator Wyden objected

At 2:00pm today the Energy Committee will be discharged from further consideration of H.R.527, the Helium bill, and the Senate will proceed to its immediate consideration. The Wyden substitute amendment, the High Technology Jobs Preservation Act, will be agreed to. There will be 15 minutes for debate, equally divided between Senators Wyden and Cruz, prior to a vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended.

As a result of reaching this agreement at approximately 2:15pm today, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of H.R.527, as amended.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 2pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate has reached an agreement that when H.J.Res.59, the continuing resolution, is received by the Senate from the House, it will be placed on the Calendar. Additionally, a motion to proceed to the joint resolution will not be in order until Monday, September 23^rd.

2:15pm The Senate began a 15-minute roll call vote on passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended.

Passed: 97-2

There will be no further roll call votes today. As previously announced, Monday will be a no-vote day. Senators should expect the next roll call vote on Tuesday, September 24^th prior to the weekly caucus meetings.

The Senate is in a period of morning business until 5pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

At 11:15am on Tuesday, September 24, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar #203, the nomination of Todd M. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. There will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

If all time is used at approximately 11:45am on Tuesday the Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Passage of H.R.527, the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, as amended; Passed: 97-2

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Adopted S.Res.246, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Adopted S.Res.247, designating the week of September 16 through September 20, 2013, as “National Health Information Technology Week” to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States.

Adopted S.Res.248, designating September 22, 2013, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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Last Floor Action:
12:49:21 P.M. -H. Res. 351
DEBATE –
The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 351.

10:00:18 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:51 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Jason T. Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:14 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour Debate, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
11:06:13 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:17 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 19.
12:00:23 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Bishop Jerry Macklin, Glad Tidings Church, Hayward, California.
12:02:38 P.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mrs. Foxx demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:02:50 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:58 P.M.		The Speaker recognized Mr. Swalwell for the purpose of introducing the guest Chaplain.
12:04:50 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.
12:43:29 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 September 19, 2013, at 11:39 a.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Public Interest Declassification Board.
12:44:09 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 351 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 687) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3102) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act 2008; and for other purposes.”
12:49:21 P.M.	H. Res. 351	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 351.

2:07:29 P.M.	H. Res. 351	The previous question was ordered without objection.
2:08:09 P.M.	H. Res. 351	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 351, the Chair put the question on adotion of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
2:09:04 P.M.	H. Res. 352	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 352 — “Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
2:09:54 P.M.	H. Res. 352	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.
3:42:43 P.M.	H. Res. 352	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 – 193 (Roll no. 472).
3:49:09 P.M.	H. Res. 352	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 – 192 (Roll no. 473).
3:49:10 P.M.	H. Res. 352	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:11 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of agreeing to H. Res. 351, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3:49:14 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 351 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 687) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3102) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act 2008; and for other purposes.”
3:56:01 P.M.	H. Res. 351	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 193 (Roll no. 474).
3:56:02 P.M.	H. Res. 351	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:57:23 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 351. H.R. 3102 — “To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; and for other purposes.”
3:57:28 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 687, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 3102. Measures will be considered read.
3:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3102.
4:57:38 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 527 amended.
4:57:39 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 3102.
5:27:12 P.M.	H.R. 3102	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:27:42 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Mr. Gallego moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture.
5:28:07 P.M.	H.R. 3102	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from delaying the issuance of benefits to veterans, the elderly, pregnant women, or children in the event of a Government shutdown or default.
5:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 3102	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:01:24 P.M.	H.R. 3102	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 475).
6:09:02 P.M.	H.R. 3102	On passage Passed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 476).
6:09:03 P.M.	H.R. 3102	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:07 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker’s approval of the Journal on which proceedings had been postponed.
6:09:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
6:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 351. H.R. 1526 — “To restore employment and educational opportunities in, and improve the economic stability of, counties containing National Forest System land, while also reducing Forest Service management costs, by ensuring that such counties have a dependable source of revenue from National Forest System land, to provide a temporary extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.”
6:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 687, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 3102. Measures will be considered read.
6:13:53 P.M.	H.R. 1526	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 351 and Rule XVIII.
6:13:54 P.M.	H.R. 1526	The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 1526	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1526.

7:11:32 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Daines, numbered 1 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to protect forest reserve projects from delay by precluding Court-issued injunctions based on alleged violations of procedural requirements in selecting, planning, or analyzing the project.
7:11:34 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Danes part C amendment no. 1.
7:21:01 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Daines part C amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:21:35 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Daines, numbered 2 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to require the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report specifying for each Forest Reserve Revenue Area the annual volume requirement in effect for that fiscal year, the volume of board feet actually harvested, the average cost of preparation of timber sales, the revenues generated from such sales, the amount of receipts distributed to each beneficiary county. Restricts the length of this report to one page.
7:21:37 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Danes part C amendment no. 2.
7:29:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Daines amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:59 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, Amendment numbered 3 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to waive judicial review on any timber salvage project resulting from a wildfire occurring in 2013.
7:30:01 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock part C amendment no. 3.
7:41:59 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock part C amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:42:26 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smith (MO), numbered 4 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to put a moratorium on the use of prescribed fires in the Mark Twain National Forest until the Secretary of Agriculture submits a report to Congress on the economic impacts of these fires. The amendment does not prohibit the use of prescribed fire as part of wildfire suppression activities.
7:42:28 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) part C amendment no. 4.
7:48:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the Smith (MO) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
7:48:53 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, numbered 5 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from removing any roads or trails unless there has been a specific decision, which included adequate and appropriate public involvement, to decommission the specific road or trail in question.
7:48:55 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock part C amendment no. 5.
7:57:29 P.M.	H.R. 1526	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock part C amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Defazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7:57:51 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, Amendment numbered 6 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to limit the Department of Justice efforts to seek damages beyond actual damage to property, public lands and firefighting and restoration costs in states with laws limiting such damages.
7:57:54 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa part C amendment no. 6.
8:00:28 P.M.	H.R. 1526	By unanimous consent, the LaMalfa amendment was withdrawn.
8:00:34 P.M.	H.R. 1526	An amendment, offered by Mr. LaMalfa, numbered 7 printed in part C of House Report 113-215 to streamline the U.S. Forest Service’s post-wildfire efforts by including reforestation, site rehabilitation and salvage operations as eligible to be conducted as a part of suppression efforts and adds funding flexibility for such work.
8:00:36 P.M.	H.R. 1526	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 351, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa part C amendment no. 7.
8:08:10 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:26 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
8:08:39 P.M.	H.R. 1526	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
8:08:48 P.M.	H.R. 1526	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1526 as unfinished business.
8:10:00 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.