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Bills for the Week of Mar. 11, 2013

Items that may be considered under suspension of the rules

H.R. 1035	To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes	[PDF]
Added 03/08/2013 at 12:48 PM
H.R. 749	Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act	[PDF] [XML]
Added 03/08/2013 at 12:48 PM

Items that may be considered pursuant to a rule

H.R. 890

Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013

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	:: Rules Committee Print 113-3, showing the text of H.R. 890 as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means and H.R. 987 as introduced.	[PDF] [XML]

H.R. 803

SKILLS Act

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Added 03/07/2013 at 02:01 PM

	:: Rules Committee Print 113-4, showing the text of H.R. 803 as ordered reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce	[PDF] [XML]
Added 03/07/2013 at 02:01 PM

HOUSE Hearings for MARCH 3/13

Time (EST)	Session
9:30 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Water Infrastructure FinancingCommittee on Appropriations: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing on “The reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act”Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Examination of Litigation AbusesCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice
10:00 am	Hearing: POSTPONED:Is U.S. Homeland Security Threatened by the European Union Not Designating Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization?Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
10:00 am	Hearing: Addressing Transparency in the Federal Bureaucracy: Moving Toward A More Open GovernmentCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: STEM Education: Industry and Philanthropic InitiativesCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Research
10:00 am	Hearing: Chairman Nunes Announces Hearing on U.S.-India Trade Relations: Opportunities and ChallengesCommittee on Ways and Means:
10:00 am	Hearing: Meeting Patient Care Needs: Measuring the Value of VA Physician Staffing StandardsCommittee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Health
10:00 am	Hearing: DHS Cybersecurity: Roles and Responsibilities to Protect the Nation’s Critical InfrastructureCommittee on Homeland Security: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: FBI Headquarters ConsolidationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management
10:00 am	Hearing: Public and Outside Witnesses HearingCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
10:00 am	Hearing: National Forest Management and its Impacts on Rural Economies and CommunitiesCommittee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Federal Emergency Management Agency – Hurricane Sandy FundingCommittee on Appropriations: Homeland Security
10:00 am	Hearing: Hearing entitled “Mortgage Insurance: Comparing Private Sector and Government-Subsidized Approaches” Committee on Financial Services: Housing and Insurance
10:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection ServiceCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
10:00 am	Hearing: Impact of the Continuing Resolution, Sequestration, and Declining Operations and Maintenance Budgets on Military Personnel and Family Related ProgramsCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Military Personnel
10:00 am	Hearing: DOE Management and Oversight of Its Nuclear Weapons Complex: Lessons of the Y-12 Security FailureCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
10:00 am	Hearing: “Keeping College Within Reach: Examining Opportunities to Strengthen Federal Student Loan Programs”Committee on Education and the Workforce: Committee on the Education and the Workforce
10:15 am	Hearing: Obamacare’s Impact on JobsCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health
10:30 am	Markup: Budget for Fiscal Year 2014Committee On The Budget: Full Committee
11:00 am	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCommittee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
11:30 am	Hearing: Investigating and Prosecuting 21st Century Cyber ThreatsCommittee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations
12:00 pm	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Syria (CLOSED)Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
2:00 pm	Hearing: The Rebalance to Asia: Why South Asia Matters -Part IICommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
2:00 pm	Hearing: Information Technology and Cyber Operations: Modernization and Policy Issues to Support the Future ForceCommittee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities
2:30 pm	Hearing: Gulf War: What Kind of Care are Veterans Receiving 20 Years Later?Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
2:30 pm	Hearing: urthering Asbestos Claim Transparency -FACT- Act of 2013Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law
2:45 pm	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Hurricane Sandy Supplemental ImplementationCommittee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
2:45 pm	Hearing: Oversight Hearing – American Battle Monuments Commission, U.S. Court of Appeal for Veterans Claims, Armed Forces Retirement Home, and Army National Cemeteries Program Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
3:00 pm	Hearing: Federal Financial Support for Energy Technologies: Assessing Costs and BenefitsCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Energy
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 803—SKILLS ActCommittee on Rules: Full Committee

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

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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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the Senate Convened 9:30amET

Following the prayer and pledge, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, post-cloture.
The first 70 minutes will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.
All time during adjournment, recess, and morning business will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3457, by unanimous consent. The Senate will begin consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act on Wednesday. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The Senate is currently considering the motion to proceed to S.3457, Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012, post-cloture. At this time, we are not able to obtain consent to adopt the motion to proceed or to yield back any post-cloture time. As a result, senators should expect a roll call vote at approximately 8:45pm tonight on adoption of the motion to proceed.

The Senate adopted the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act, by a vote of 84-8.

Senate Reid then offered the Murray substitute amendment #2789, filled the remaining slots on the amendment tree with technical amendments, and filed cloture motions on the Murray substitute and the underlying bill. The cloture vote on the substitute will occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Friday. Senators should expect that vote to occur as early as 1am Friday morning.

Senator Reid then moved to proceed to S.3521, Tax Extenders.

Senator Paul asked consent that it be in order to offer 2 amendments to the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. The first amendment (#2783) would eliminate foreign aid to Libya and Egypt and the second amendment would eliminate foreign aid to Pakistan. Senator Reid objected.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTE

1) Motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act; Agreed to: 84-8

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Passed H.R.6336, an Act to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue depicting Frederick Douglas from the District of Columbia and to provide for the permanent display of the statue in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol.

Adopted S.Res.551, commending the four American public servants who died in Benghazi, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.

Adopted S.Res.552, a resolution recognizing the month of October 2012 as “National Principals Month”

Adopted S.Res.553, designating September 22, 2012, as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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10:00:24 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:29 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:03 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:58:10 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:51 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
12:00:53 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Matthew Mello, The Church of the Resurrection, Lakeland, Florida
12:02:08 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:11 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Ellison to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:36 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:30:10 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5544 — “To authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest and certain other National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota that has limited recreational and conservation resources and lands owned by the State of Minnesota in trust for the public school system that are largely scattered in checkerboard fashion within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and have important recreational, scenic, and conservation resources, and for other purposes.”
12:30:15 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions.
12:30:35 P.M.	H.R. 5544	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 773 and Rule XVIII.
12:30:36 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
12:30:59 P.M.	H.R. 5544	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5544.
1:13:13 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Ms. McCollum, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure tribal treaty rights are preserved and tribes are consulted.
1:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.
1:20:14 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the McCollum amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to restore public participation in development of this proposed land exchange, which is prohibited under H.R. 5544.
1:20:49 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.
1:31:56 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Holt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Ellison, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to ensure that no National Forest System lands shall be included in the exchange where the inclusion or use of the lands is likely to have a negative impact on private property, property values, and small businesses.
1:32:37 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment.
1:43:15 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:43:52 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>An amendment, offered by Mr. Grijalva, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-660 to strike the unusual appraisal language from H.R. 5544 and replace it with standard appraisal provisions used in federal land exchanges.
1:43:54 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 773, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment.
1:53:09 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
1:53:43 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
2:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5544	<action_description>On agreeing to the McCollum amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 201 – 213 (Roll no. 563).
2:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 236 (Roll no. 564).
2:35:25 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Ellison amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 190 – 225 (Roll no. 565).
2:39:14 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 191 – 223 (Roll no. 566).
2:39:45 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5544.
2:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2:40:25 P.M.	H.R. 5544	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:41:52 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Mr. Ellison moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
2:42:05 P.M.	H.R. 5544	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new provision to the bill prohibiting the Secretary of the Interior from exchanging land in Minnesota that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is used for hunting, fishing, or motorized recreation, including snowmobiling in season.
2:50:26 P.M.	H.R. 5544	>The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
3:09:21 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 – 233 (Roll no. 567).
3:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5544	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 225 – 189 (Roll no. 568).
3:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5544	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:18:14 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 773. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
3:18:19 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5544 and H.R. 5949. Both measures are debatable for one hour each. For H.R. 5544, specified amendments are in order. For H.R. 5949, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, shall be considered as adopted. For each bill, one motion to recommit is in order, with or without instructions.
3:18:52 P.M.	H.R. 5949	>DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5949.
4:26:11 P.M.	H.R. 5949	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:27:42 P.M.	H.R. 5949	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ruppersberger demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
4:29:00 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
4:44:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
4:44:10 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.R. 5949, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:44:44 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5949 — “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
5:16:02 P.M.	H.R. 5949	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 301 – 118 (Roll no. 569).
5:16:04 P.M.	H.R. 5949	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:16:07 P.M.	H.R. 3857	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3857 — “To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other purposes.”
5:23:37 P.M.	H.R. 3857	>On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 – 62 (Roll no. 570).
5:23:38 P.M.	H.R. 3857	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:43 P.M.	H.R. 5865	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5865 — “To promote the growth and competitiveness of American manufacturing.”
5:31:29 P.M.	H.R. 5865	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 – 77 (Roll no. 571).
5:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 5865	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:43 P.M.		Mr. Woodall filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 778 and H. Res. 779.
5:32:00 P.M.		The House received a communication from CeJae Johnson, Constituent Services Representative. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Johnson notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena issued by the Chesterfield, Virginia General District Court (Civil) for hearing testimony. After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
5:33:38 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:37:27 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:29:32 P.M.		Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:29:42 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:29:43 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2012.

House hearings …

Session
12:00 am	Hearing: User Fees in the Aviation Industry: Turbulence AheadCommittee on Small Business: Full Committee
9:00 am	Hearing: Chairman Johnson Announces Hearing on the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Social Security
9:45 am	Hearing: Where the Jobs Are: There’s an App for ThatCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
9:45 am	Hearing: Dawood National Military Hospital, Afghanistan: What Happened and What Went Wrong? Part IICommittee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: A Review of and Update on the Management of FAA’s NextGen ProgramCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation
10:00 am	Hearing: Examining NASA’s Development of the Space Launch System and Orion Crew CapsuleCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Operational Contracting Support: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the FutureCommittee on Armed Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: The Obama Administration’s Abuse of PowerCommittee on the Judiciary: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: DOE’s Nuclear Weapons Complex: Challenges to Safety, Security, and Taxpayer StewardshipCommittee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
10:00 am	Hearing: The EMP Threat: Examining the ConsequencesCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
10:00 am	Markup: Markup of Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2827, a bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to clarify provisions relating to the regulation of municipal advisors, and for other purposes and H.R. _____, The Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2012Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee
10:00 am	Hearing: Beijing as an Emerging Power in the South China SeaCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee
2:00 pm	Hearing: Joint Hearing: Organ Harvesting of Religious and Political Dissidents by the Chinese Communist PartyCommittee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
2:00 pm	Hearing: Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future AdvancementsCommittee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications
2:00 pm	Hearing: Mismanagement of Funds at the National Weather Service and the Impact on the Future of Weather ForecastingCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
2:30 pm	Hearing: UPDATE: NEW TIME Chairman Herger Announces Hearing on Implementation of Health Insurance Exchanges and Related Provisions Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Health
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 6365-National Security and Job Protection ActCommittee on Rules:
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.R. 6213-No More Solyndras ActCommittee on Rules: Full Committee
3:00 pm	Hearing: H.J. Res. 117-Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013Committee on Rules: Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process