Supreme Court Upholds President Obama’s Health Care Reform

Thursday, June 28, 2012

President Barack Obama delivers remarks regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” in the East Room of the White House, June 28, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Nancy-Ann DeParle is Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Related Topics: Health Care What the Supreme Court’s ruling means for your health care Today, the Supreme Court issued a historic ruling: They upheld the Affordable Care Act and ensured that millions of American families will have access to health care and protection from the worst abuses of the insurance industry. Lots of people have questions about the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court’s decision, and their health care coverage. We’ve pulled together the most useful information – including President Obama’s remarks after the announcement — at WhiteHouse.gov: Watch the video and get the facts here. Because the law has an impact on so many Americans, it’s important to understand its basic parts. We’ve also put together a list of facts about the Affordable Care Act. Will you give it a read, and then pass it on? Nancy-Ann DeParle June 28, 2012 01:23 PM EDT Share This Post Questions about what the decision means for you? Check out an infographic showing how the Affordable Care Act benefits Americans  Today, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American from the worst insurance company abuses. The Court has issued a clear and final ruling on this law. For a comprehensive overview of the Affordable Care Act, visit WhiteHouse.gov/HealthReform and HealthCare.gov. Let’s take a look at what today’s ruling means for the middle class: Insurance companies no longer have unchecked power to cancel your policy, deny you coverage, or charge women more than men. Soon, no American will ever again be denied care or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, like cancer or even asthma. Preventive care will still be covered free of charge by insurance companies–including mammograms for women and wellness visits for seniors. By August, millions of Americans will receive a rebate because their insurance company spent too much of their premium on administrative costs or CEO bonuses. 5.3 million seniors will continue to save $600 a year on their prescription drugs. Efforts to strengthen and protect Medicare by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse will remain in place. 6.6 million young adults will still be able to stay on their family’s plan until they’re 26. A major impact of the Court’s decision is the 129 million people with pre-existing conditions and millions of middle class families who will have the security of affordable health coverage. We should also remember that under today’s ruling, having health insurance is and will continue to be a choice. If you can’t afford insurance or you’re a small business that wants to provide affordable insurance to your employees, you’ll get tax credits that make coverage affordable. But if you can afford insurance and you choose not to purchase it, the taxpayers will no longer subsidize your care for free. Given today’s ruling, it’s now time to focus on implementing this law in a smart and non-bureaucratic way that works for the middle class. As we’ve said, the Court has issued a clear and final ruling on this law. The last thing Congress should do is refight old political battles and start over on health care by repealing basic protections that provide security for the middle class. The President refuses to go back to the way things were. Right now, Congress needs to work together to focus on the economy and creating jobs. Right now in congress, what’s at stake is how–at this make or break moment for the middle class–we break through Washington gridlock to move our country forward. Right now in Congress, what’s at stake is our chance to seize this moment to build an economy not from the top-down, but one based on a strong and secure middle class.  We need to create secure middle class jobs and an economy built to last where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, everybody gets a fair shot, pays their fair share, and plays by the same set of rules. Right now, Congress should act on the President’s concrete plans to create an economy built to last by reducing the deficit in a balanced way and investing in education, clean energy, innovation, and infrastructure. It’s time for folks in Washington to work together on behalf of the American people. Please check back periodically for additional information on today’s decision. Read the President’s full remarks here

CBO: Carbon Dioxide Hydropower and Credit Programs

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• H.R. 4348, MAP-21Cost estimate for the bill as posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules on June 28, 2012.

  The Congressional Budget Office has reviewed the conference report for H.R. 4348, MAP-21, as posted on the Web site of the House Committee on Rules on June 28, 2012.

• CBO Releases Report on Federal Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Capturing and Storing Carbon Dioxide

• Federal Efforts to Reduce the Cost of Capturing and Storing Carbon Dioxide

• HH.R. 5892, Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2012

• CBO Releases Report on Fair-Value Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2013

What cartoons can do for your country … Union of Concerned Scientists

Reminder: 2012 UCS Science and Democracy Editorial Cartoon Contest Deadline is Sunday, July 1

Want to start celebrating America‘s birthday early?

If so, be sure that you’ve submitted your entries for the 2012 UCS Science and Democracy Editorial Cartoon Contest before the Sunday, July 1, deadline passes by and it’s too late!

Your creative insights can help ensure that science continues to support our democracy for another 236 years.

Not convinced yet? Check out the top ten reasons that you or your friends should try your hand at becoming one of our 12 finalists (such as having U.S. senators not only see your work, but tweet it).

If you haven’t entered yet, you can get all the information you need on our contest web page, including details about submitting your cartoons, guidance on relevant topic areas, and a selection of some of the best entries from our previous contests.

And if you are not the best artist in your circle, please spread the word.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Sincerely,

Michael Halpern Program Manager UCS Scientific Integrity Program

Media Matters for America : summary

Fox’s Losing Battle To Declare Health Care Reform Unconstitutional
The debate about the constitutionality of health care reform went from the fringes of legal and political opinion to the mainstream, culminating in the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the law. During this time, Fox News was at the forefront, challenging the constitutionality of health care reform and the individual mandate. Media Matters takes a look back at Fox’s efforts. Read More

Conservative Media Falsely Claim Individual Mandate Is A “Massive New Tax” On All Americans
Right-wing media have responded to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the health care mandate — the requirement that most Americans purchase health insurance or pay a fee — by claiming that President Obama has instituted the “biggest tax increase in the history of the world” and a “massive, regressive tax on all Americans.” In fact, the fee will only be applied to a small percentage of people who choose not to purchase health insurance. Read More

Right-Wing Media Vilify Roberts, Ignoring His Very Conservative Record As Chief Justice
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, right-wing media figures claimed Chief Justice Roberts‘ decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act shows that he’s liberal. But Roberts’ recognizing the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act doesn’t change his record as presiding over the most conservative and corporate-friendly court in recent history. Read More

Fox’s Special Report Ignores EPA News It Doesn’t Like
After hosting claims that the EPA acted “lawless[ly]” by regulating greenhouse gas emissions, Fox News’ flagship “straight news” program Special Report has ignored an important court ruling that undermines Fox’s narrative. Read More

Right-Wing Media Lament Supreme Court Decision That Protects And Extends Affordable Care To Millions
Right-wing media have reacted to the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding President Obama’s health care law by claiming it is “a dark day for freedom” and “the end of America as we know it.” But the decision allows the health care law to implement reforms that will protect and extend affordable insurance coverage to millions of Americans. Read More

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We LOVE Obamacare!

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Constitutional!

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West Wing Week: 06/29/12 or “The Right Thing To Do”

Jun 29, 2012 by     whitehouse

This week, the President spoke at the annual NALEO conference and hosted the Congressional Picnic, while his administration honored the 40th anniversary of Title IX, announced grants for cities hiring veterans as police officers, and spoke with students about college affordability.

Congress: Republicans / the Senate : Transportation & Student Loan

State Work Period July 2-6, 2012

17 Dems voted with Republicans on AG Holder #Contempt Charge

- Peterson, Owens(NY), Altmire, Barrow, Donnelly(IN)

- Critz(PA), Matheson(UT), McIntyre,(NC) Walz, Ross, Rahall

- Boswell, Chandler, Kissell(NC), Hochul(NY), Kind(WI), Boren

the Senate Convenes: 10:00amET June 29, 2012

• Following the prayer and pledge, the Majority Leader will be recognized.
• The transportation conference report was filed in the House on Thursday evening.  We hope to get consent to consider it Friday morning

The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the conference report to accompany H.R.4348 (Transportation/Flood Insurance/Student Loan Interest Rate package) notwithstanding lack of receipt of the papers. As a result of this agreement, senators should expect a series of up to 4 roll call votes beginning at ­­­­12:55pm today.

Under the agreement the only points of order in order prior to adoption are:

-       Budget points of order;

-       Rule 28 (scope of conference); and

-       Rule 28, paragraph 9 (48 hour availability).

If any points of order are raised and a motion or motions to waive are made, the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to waive in the order the points of order are made. If the motions to waive are successful, the Senate would proceed to vote on adoption of the conference report. Adoption of the conference report is subject to a 60 affirmative vote threshold.

There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote. Each vote after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

If the conference report is adopted, the title amendment will be agreed to.

12:53pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to waive McConnell for Paul points of order that the conference report to accompany H.R.4348 (Surface Transportation/Floor Insurance/Student Loans) violates Rule 28, paragraph 9 (48 hour availability); Waived: 72-20

1:22pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to waive all Rule 28 (scope of conference) points of order; Waived: 66-28

1:38pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Reid motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R.4345, Surface Transportation (63-30, 1 voting present)

1:54pm The Senate began a roll call vote on adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.4348, Surface Transportation/Flood Insurance/Student Loans; Adopted: 74-19, 1 voting present

The motion to proceed to S.2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act, is pending.

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Motion to waive Rule 28 (availability) with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R.4348 (60-vote threshold); Waived: 72-22

2)      Motion to waive Rule 28 (scope of conference) with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R.4348 (60-vote threshold); Waived: 66-28

3)      Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R.4348 (60-vote threshold); Waived: 63-30-1

4)      Adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R.4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act (60-vote threshold); Adopted: 74-19-1

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Commerce Committee and passed S.1335, the Pilots’ bill of rights with a Hutchison-Inhofe substitute amendment.

Adopted S.Con.Res.51, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Passed H.R.6064, the Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act (extends to July 6, 2012).

Passed S.2165, United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 with a committee-reported substitute amendment by voice vote.

Discharged the Veterans Affairs Committee and passed S.3238, A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic and for other purposes.

Discharged the Judiciary Committee and adopted S.Res.376, a resolution commemorating the 225^th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States and recognizing the contributions of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Passed S.3363, to provide for the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin surcharges, and for other purposes.

Passed S.2239, to direct the head of each agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses with a committee-reported substitute amendment.

Began the Rule 14 process of H.R.4018, Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvements Act of 2012.  (Democratic request)

EXECUTIVE ITEMS

Discharged the Foreign Relations Committee and confirmed:

PN1680 – Derek J. Mitchell, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to the Union of Burma.

Discharged the Commerce Committee and confirmed the following:

PN1442 – a list of 7 Coast Guard nominees beginning with RDML Daniel B. Abel and ending with RDML Christopher J. Tomney to be Rear Admiral Upper Half,

PN1461 – Coast Guard RDML John S. Welch to be Rear Admiral Upper Half,

PN1462 – a list of 5 Coast Guard nominees beginning with LT Jason A. Boyer and ending with LT Matthew A. Pickard to be Lieutenant Commander,

PN1671 – a list of 3 Coast Guard nominees beginning with Russell E. Bowman and ending with Meghan K. Steinhaus to be Members of the Coast Guard Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff,

PN1377 – a list of 20 NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps nominees beginning with Lucas D. Johnson and ending with Theresa A. Madsen to be Ensign, and

PN1734 – a list of 11 NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps nominees beginning with ENS Kyle S. Salling and ending with ENS Shannon K. Hefferan to be Lieutenant Junior Grade;

Discharged the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and confirmed:

PN1121 – Deborah J. Jeffrey to be Inspector General of the Corporation  for National And Community Service.

Confirmed the following:

AIR FORCE

Executive Calendar #726 to be General: Lt. Gen. Herbert J. Carlisle

NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES

Executive Calendar #764 Larry V. Hedges, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015

Executive Calendar #765 Susanna Loeb, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring March 15, 2016

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY

Executive Calendar #766 Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014.

Executive Calendar #767 Sara A. Gelser, of Oregon, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014. (Reappointment)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Executive Calendar #768 Edward M. Alford, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia.

Executive Calendar #769 Peter William Bodde, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Executive Calendar #770 Piper Anne Wind Campbell, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador to Mongolia.

Executive Calendar #771 Dorothea-Maria Rosen, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Executive Calendar #772 Mark L. Asquino, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

Executive Calendar #773 Michele Jeanne Sison, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Maldives.

Executive Calendar #774 Douglas M. Griffiths, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique.

Executive Calendar #775 Jay Nicholas Anania, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname.

Executive Calendar #776 Susan Marsh Elliott, of Florida, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan.

Executive Calendar #778 Richard L. Morningstar, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Calendar #819 Patrick A. Miles – to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years

Executive Calendar #820 John S. Leonardo – to be United States Attorney for the District of Arizona for the term of four years

Executive Calendar #821 Jamie A. Hainsworth – to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years

COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE

Executive Calendar #822 Grande Lum – to be Director, Community Relations Service, for a term of four years

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Executive Calendar #823 Kristine L. Svinicki – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2017 (reappointment)

Executive Calendar #824 Allison M. Macfarlane – to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2013.

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The House adjourns after passing Conference Report 373 – 52

    

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9:00:50 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:23 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:04:18 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal.  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:04:25 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Heck to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:34 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.
9:16:59 A.M.	H. Res. 717	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 717 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”
9:22:42 A.M.	H. Res. 717	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 717.
10:07:59 A.M.	H. Res. 717	The previous question was ordered without objection.
10:08:21 A.M.	H. Res. 717	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 717, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced
10:08:31 A.M.	H. Res. 718	A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE – Ms. Jackson Lee rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution qualified.
10:09:22 A.M.	H. Res. 718	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 718 — “Raising a question of the privileges of the House.”
10:12:02 A.M.	H. Res. 718	Mr. Webster moved to table the measure.
10:36:31 A.M.	H. Res. 718	On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 259 – 161 (Roll no. 443).
10:36:48 A.M.	H. Res. 717	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 717 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5856) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6020) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.”
10:44:30 A.M.	H. Res. 717	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 176 (Roll no. 444).
10:44:31 A.M.	H. Res. 717	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:46:55 A.M.	H.R. 4348	Mr. Mica brought up conference report H. Rept. 112-557 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 717.
10:47:07 A.M.	H.R. 4348	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348.
11:48:43 A.M.	H.R. 4348	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:48:55 A.M.	H.R. 4348	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule 19, futher consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348 is postponed.
11:49:44 A.M.	H.R. 5972	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5972 — “Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.”
11:49:55 A.M.	H.R. 5972	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
11:50:11 A.M.	H.R. 5972	UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
11:50:12 A.M.	H.R. 5972	VACATING PROCEEDINGS – Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent to vacate the request for a recorded vote on the Landry amendment to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
11:51:22 A.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Landry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
12:18:29 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 166 – 254 (Roll no. 445).
12:22:56 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 186 (Roll no. 446).
12:32:33 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Lankford amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 – 191 (Roll no. 447).
12:36:09 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On agreeing to the Denham amendment; Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 – 185 (Roll no. 448).
12:36:34 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Latham moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
12:36:47 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
12:36:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5972.
12:37:29 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:37:44 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
12:39:12 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Mr. Barber moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
12:39:35 P.M.	H.R. 5972	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 report the same back to the House with an amendment to increase funding for veteran rental voucher assistance by $75 million and reduce HUD Management and Administration and Program Office Salaries & Expenses accounts by $86,100,000. The Motion would also reduce the deficit by $11,100,000.
12:46:07 P.M.	H.R. 5972	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
1:02:46 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 – 233 (Roll no. 449).
1:10:52 P.M.	H.R. 5972	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 261 – 163 (Roll no. 450).
1:10:53 P.M.	H.R. 5972	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:11:13 P.M.	H.R. 4348	The House proceeded to consider the conference report H. Rept. 112-557 as unfinished business.
1:22:53 P.M.	H.R. 4348	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 373 – 52 (Roll no. 451).
1:22:53 P.M.	H.R. 4348	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:23:44 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
1:34:07 P.M.	H.R. 6064	Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1:34:09 P.M.	H.R. 6064	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6064 — “The title of this measure is not available.”
1:35:47 P.M.	H.R. 6064	On passage Passed without objection.
1:35:48 P.M.	H.R. 6064	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:36:10 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

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H.R. 5843, a bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility

As introduced in the House of Representatives on May 18, 2012

H.R. 5843 would permit recipients of certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to use funding for training and exercises conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility. CBO estimates that enacting this legislation would not affect the federal budget; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.

Status of Discretionary Appropriations: FY 2013 House

 Estimates of discretionary budget authority and outlays for fiscal year 2013.