CBO : Cost Estimates Vets Act , Ruth Moore Act, GI Bill and more

 

H.R. 3, Northern Route Approval Act

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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on May 16, 2013

 

H.R. 1412, Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013

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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 8, 2013

 

H.R. 742, Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 2013

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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on May 7, 2013

H.R. 671, Ruth Moore Act of 2013

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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 8, 2013

 

H.R. GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013

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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 8, 2013

 

H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act of 2013

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As introduced on May 16, 2013.

 

Comparing Budget Plans

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Following the release of CBO’s analysis of the President’s FY 2014 budget, in today’s blog post, Director Doug Elmendorf compares the President’s plan with Congressional budget plans.

Rep. McDermott’​s actions are worthy of thanks!

The King-Thompson bill, which requires criminal background checks at gun shows and for online and classified ad sales, has more than 160 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives — and your Rep., Jim McDermott, is one of those leaders who supports this critical reform. With the NRA and the Washington gun lobby more active than ever, it’s crucial that Rep. McDermott knows that he has your support. Please send Rep. McDermott a message today, and thank him for co-sponsoring the King-Thompson bill to require background checks for all commercial gun sales. We have an opportunity to make serious progress on legislation at the federal level, and we’re getting closer — but we aren’t there yet. Your congressperson’s support can make all the difference, and he needs to know that you’ll stand with him and remember him leadership on this issue. Thank Rep. McDermott for co-sponsoring background checks for all commercial gun sales: http://act.demandaction.org/letter/King-Thompson-Cosponsors/ Hearing from constituents will let leaders in Washington know that we appreciate their leadership. This fight isn’t going to be easy, and they’ll need as much support as they can get. Thanks for sending a message to your representative, Mark Glaze Mayors Against Illegal Guns

37 Times the Charm

 

People Before Politics                                     Tell Congress to oppose the repeal of the health care law.                   Thirty-six. That’s how many times some leaders in Congress have forced a vote on repealing the health care law. But there’s nothing like lucky 37. Yep, you heard me right — this week, the House of Representatives is poised to vote for the 37th time to repeal the health care law. Tell your Representative to oppose the repeal of the health care law. They know this is the law of the land, but they have decided to waste time and taxpayer dollars by holding this vote to play to their political base. Here are three reasons why repealing the health care law would hurt Americans: Nearly 27 million women would stop getting preventive services without co-pays. More than 3 million young adults would lose the health coverage they get from their parents’ health plans. 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions would continue to be at the mercy of the insurance industry. Enough already! Congress needs to stop the politics and get back to the people’s work. Tell your Representative to oppose the repeal of the health care law. Thank you for all you do for women and their families. Sincerely,     Judy Waxman Vice President for Health and Reproductive Rights National Women’s Law Center       P.S. Help us continue to make a difference in the lives of women and their families. Make a generous contribution today.

Congress

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of 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.601, the Water Resources Development Act. We will continue to work through amendments to the bill. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled.

The following amendments are pending to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act:

The following amendments have been considered to S.601:

• Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)
• Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans) Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)
• Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799 Agreed to by UC
• Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp) Agreed to: 95-0
• Pryor amendment #801, as modified (farms) Agreed to by UC
• Pryor amendment #806 (work-in-kind) Agreed to by UC
• Inhofe amendment #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects) Agreed to by UC
• McCain amendment #833 (levee safety programs) Agreed to by UC
• Murray amendment #832 (cargo noncontainer) Agreed to by UC
• Senator Reid Murray unanimous consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget resolution.Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt ceiling.Senator Murray objected to modifying the request.

  Senator McConnell then objected to the original request.

• At 1:30pm today, the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the nominations of Shelly Decker Dick and Nelson Stephen Roman. Under the previous order, there will be up to 30 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled prior to votes on confirmation of the nominations. We expect to consider one by voice vote and the other by a roll call vote, but Republicans have not indicated which one will require the roll call vote.Up to 2 roll call votes at approximately 2:00pm:
  • Confirmation of Executive Calendar #39, the nomination of Shelly Decker Dick, of Louisiana, to be a District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana; and
  • Confirmation of Executive Calendar #41, the nomination of Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York

  Upon disposition of the nominations, the Senate will resume consideration of S.601, Water Resources Development Act. As a reminder, we reached an agreement yesterday that the next amendment in order is the Blunt amendment #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather). The managers of the bill are working on moving the bill forward.

• WRAP UP
• ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Confirmation of Executive Calendar #41, the nomination of Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York Confirmed: 97-0

  LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

  Passed H.R.360, to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.

  Adopted S.Res.136, recognizing the 60^th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953, and congratulating Park Geun-Hye on her election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea.

  Adopted S.Res.137, designating May 2013 as “Older Americans Month”.

  Adopted S.Res.138, Congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administration of charter schools across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 14^th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be celebrated the week of May 5 through May 11, 2013.

  EXECUTIVE ITEMS

  Confirmed Executive Calendar #39, the nomination of Shelly Decker Dick, of Louisiana, to be a District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana by voice vote.

This afternoon Senator Reid filed cloture on S.601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013.

 

The filing deadline for first degree amendments is 4:00pm on Monday, May 13. If your senator have a germane first degree amendment and would like to preserve the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.

 

The cloture vote will occur at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 14.

 The managers of the bill will work over the weekend on an agreement to complete action of the WRDA bill. If an agreement can be reached, we would seek to vitiate the cloture vote.

• At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, there will be up to 60 minutes for debate equally divided and controlled prior to a vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #40, the nomination of William H. Orrick, III, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California.
   

   

The Senate reached the following agreement to consider the Moniz nomination. At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will consider Executive Calendar #91, the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Energy. There will be up to 3 hours for debate equally divided prior to a vote on confirmation of the nomination.

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Watch Live House Floor Proceedings

9:00:28 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon, OH.
9:02:15 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Coffman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:03:08 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bridenstine to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:38 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.
9:25:18 A.M.	H.R. 807	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 202. H.R. 807 — “To require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
9:25:23 A.M.	H.R. 807	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
9:26:19 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 807.

10:16:33 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 622 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 32.
10:17:34 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 807.
10:34:18 A.M.	H.R. 807	An amendment, offered by Mr. Camp, printed in House Report 113-52 to clarify that the prohibition on compensation for Members of Congress as well as language to require that the Secretary report to Congress any time the new authority is used.
10:34:22 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 202, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Camp amendment.
10:45:12 A.M.	H.R. 807	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
11:12:50 A.M.	H.R. 807	On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 – 84 (Roll no. 140).
11:13:21 A.M.	H.R. 807	Mr. Maffei moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
11:14:40 A.M.	H.R. 807	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maffei motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section pertaining to the prohibition on default that pays China first instead of protecting America’s seniors, veterans, and those harmed by natural disasters. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:24:25 A.M.	H.R. 807	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:43 A.M.	H.R. 807	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 141).
11:41:33 A.M.	H.R. 807	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 142).
11:41:34 A.M.	H.R. 807	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:29 A.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 143).
11:49:54 A.M.		COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Brady(TX) on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:14:05 P.M.		Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 9, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2:00p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 and that the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding morning-hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:32:27 P.M.

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

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CONGRESS

The Senate stands in adjournment until 9:30am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.
• At 10:00am, the Senate will recess to allow for the Joint Meeting of Congress with Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea until 11:30am. Senators should plan to gather in the Senate Chamber at 10:00am in order to proceed as a body to the House of Representatives.
• When the Senate reconvenes, we will resume consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. The following amendments are the first amendments in order to the Boxer-Vitter substitute amendment #799:
  • Coburn amendment #804 (ammunition)
  • Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps lands/guns)
  • Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans).
• The time until 2:00pm will be equally divided between the two Leaders or their designees for debate on the amendments with Senator Coburn controlling 40 minutes of the Republican time.  At 2:00pm, there will be 3 roll call votes in relation to the amendments in the order above.  All 3 amendments will require 60-affirmative votes and no second degree amendments will be order to the amendments. The first vote will be a 15-minute vote and the subsequent votes will be 10 minutes in duration.

Upon disposition of the Coburn and Whitehouse amendments, the substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, will be agreed to and considered original text for the purposes of further amendment.

Senator Coburn has indicated he will not offer amendment #804. As a result, there will only be 2 roll call votes at 2pm.

-          Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps lands/guns); and

-          Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans).

2:00pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) (60-vote threshold);

Not Agreed to: 56-43

2:26pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Whitehouse amendment #803 (Oceans);

Agreed To: 68-31 (60-affirmative vote threshsold)

The next amendments in order to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, are the following:

• Blunt #800 (resilient construction techniques for extreme weather)
• Pryor #806 (provide work-in-kind credit)
• Inhofe #835 (rural water infrastructure projects)

No second degree amendments are in order prior to votes in relation to the amendments. We will work on time agreements on the amendments. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled.

• Senator Warner asked consent that the Senate go to conference on the Budget
  resolution. Senator McConnell asked that the request be modified so that it not
  be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax
  increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or raise the debt
  ceiling. Senator Murray objected to modifying the request. Senator McConnell
  then objected to the original request.

This afternoon, Senator Lee asked consent to adopt a Senate Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices.

Senator Blumenthal then asked consent to adopt an alternative resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Senator Lee objected to Senator Blumenthal’s request and Senator Blumenthal objected to Senator Lee’s request.

• At 5:45pm today, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote in relation to the
  Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian Carp).
  No amendments are in order to the amendment prior to the vote.

5:45pm the Senate began a roll call vote on Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian Carp);

Agreed To: 95-0

• There will be no further roll call votes tonight.
• The following amendments to S.601, WRDA, were agreed to by unanimous consent:-          Pryor #801, as modified with the changes that are at the desk (farms);

  -          Pryor #806 (work-in-kind);

  -          Inhofe #835, with a modification to the instruction lines (rural water infrastructure projects);

  McCain #833 (levee safety programs);

• WRAP UP
• ROLL CALL VOTES1)      Coburn amendment #805 (Army Corps land/guns) to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act; Not Agreed to: 56-43 (60-vote threshold)

  2)      Whitehouse amendment #803 (oceans); Agreed to: 68-31 (60-vote threshold)

  3)      Brown amendment #813, as modified (Asian carp); Agreed to: 95-0

  LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

  Passed S.622, an original bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.

  Adopted H.Con.Res.32, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

  Discharged the HELP committee and adopted S.Res.126, recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.

  Completed the Rule 14 process of S.888, the End User Exemptions from provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. (Johanns)

  No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

• The Senate has reached an agreement to consider the nominations of Shelly Dick (District Judge LA) and Nelson Roman (Southern District NY).At a time to be determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Republican Leader, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations:

  -          Executive Calendar # 39 Shelly Deckert Dick, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Louisiana, and

  -          Executive Calendar #41 Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

  There will be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form. Upon the use or yielding back of time the Senate will proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed.

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• Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity
• Last Floor Action:
  7:05:07 P.M. – The House adjourned. 5/7
• The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013.

• 9:00:06 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
  9:00:25 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
  9:00:40 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
  9:01:57 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
  9:02:03 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
  9:04:03 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
  10:22:42 A.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
  10:22:47 A.M.		JOINT MEETING – The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea.
  11:15:30 A.M.		JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED – The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
  11:15:32 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
  12:01:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
  12:01:21 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 8, 2013 at 9:27 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1071, without amendment.
  12:02:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
  12:42:53 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 202 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
  12:42:56 P.M.	H. Res. 202	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 202.

• 1:48:00 P.M.	H. Res. 202	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 202, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
  1:51:33 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 198. H.R. 1406 — “To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
  1:51:38 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1406 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. A specified amendment is in order.
  1:52:52 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1406.
  3:20:44 P.M.	H.R. 1406	An amendment, offered by Mr. Gibson, printed in House Report 113-051 to require the GAO to submit a report to Congress on the usage of compensatory time allowed under the Act and detail any complaints filed or enforcement actions taken for alleged violations of the Act. The report will ensure Congress can monitor any potential abuse of the Act.
  3:20:49 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibson amendment.
  3:30:44 P.M.	H.R. 1406	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
  3:31:30 P.M.	H.R. 1406	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Gibson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Courtney demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
  3:32:09 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
  5:00:05 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
  5:00:28 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1406 — “To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.”
  5:30:00 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On agreeing to the Gibson amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 384 – 42 (Roll no. 135).
  5:30:50 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Ms. Shea-Porter moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
  5:31:16 P.M.	H.R. 1406	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shea-Porter 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 ensure that employees could not be denied the use of compensatory time for the following purposes: (1) to attend medical appointments; (2) to care for a sick family member or if the employee is sick; or (3) to attend counseling or rehabilitation appointments for injuries sustained by the employee as a member of the Armed Forces. The motion would also prohibit employers who have been found to violate the Equal Pay Act of 1963 from replacing monetary overtime with compensatory time.
  5:39:48 P.M.	H.R. 1406	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
  5:47:51 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 136).
  5:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 1406	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 223 – 204 (Roll no. 137).
  5:55:27 P.M.	H.R. 1406	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5:55:39 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 202 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
  6:02:27 P.M.	H. Res. 202	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 199 (Roll no. 138).
  6:14:06 P.M.	H. Res. 202	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 199 (Roll no. 139).
  6:14:07 P.M.	H. Res. 202	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6:14:50 P.M.		Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on May 9. Agreed to without objection.
  6:15:35 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
  6:35:59 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
  7:02:48 P.M.		Mr. Pocan moved that the House do now adjourn.
  7:02:56 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
  7:02:57 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 9, 2013.

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CONGRESS

Capitol DC (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Senate will convene at 2:00pm on Monday, May 6, 2013.

• Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
• At 5:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, post-cloture. The filing deadline for 2^nd degree amendments to S.743 is 4:00pm.
• At 5:30pm, all post-cloture time will be yielded back, the Durbin amendment #745 will be withdrawn, no other 2^nd degree amendments will be in order and the Senate will proceed to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following:
  • Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 and
  • Passage of S.743, as amended, if amended.
• Upon the disposition of S.743, there will be a 3^rd roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013.

The cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S.601, Water Resources Development Act, was withdrawn. At 2:15pm tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7, the motion to proceed to S.601 will be agreed to, and the Senate will begin consideration of the bill.

We may be able to consider the Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act, without a roll call vote. If so, there would only be 1 vote at 5:30pm on passage of S.743, as amended. If a roll call vote is requested, there would be 2 votes.

5:31pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting substitute) to S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act;

Agreed To: 70-24

6:12pm The Senate began a roll call vote on passage of S.743, Marketplace Fairness Act.

Prior to the vote on passage of Marketplace Fairness Act, Senator Reid asked consent to go to conference on the Budget resolution. Senator Cruz objected.

Request to go to conference on H.Con.Res.25 – Budget Resolution – FY2014

 

Leader:            I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar #33, H.Con.Res.25; that all after the enacting clause be stricken; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S.Con.Res.8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H.Con.Res.25, as amended be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses; and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, all with no intervening action or debate.

Chair:              Is there an objection to the request?

Cruz:                Reserved his right to object and asked that the Leader modify his request so that it not be in order for the Senate to consider a conference report that includes tax increases or reconciliation instructions to increase taxes or to raise the debt limit.

Senator Reid:  Declined to modify his request

Senator Cruz:  I object

WRAP UP

ROLL CALL VOTES

1)      Enzi-Durbin amendment #741 (perfecting amendment) to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act; Agreed to: 70-24

2)      Passage of S.743, as amended; Passed: 69-27

No additional LEGISLATIVE ITEMS

No EXECUTIVE ITEMS

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2013 for Morning Hour Debate.

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12:00:12 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:19 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Kerry L. Bentivolio to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:57 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:01:31 P.M.		The House received a communication from Jennifer Butler-Taylor, Director of Constituent Services, The Office of Represenative Robert Aderholt. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler-Taylor notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena, issued by the Circuit Court of Cullman County, Alabama, for documents in a civil case to which she is not a party and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she will determine whether compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
12:01:52 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House continued with Morning-Hour debate.
12:08:41 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
2:00:05 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:25 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:28 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:52 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:08:49 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. today.
5:07:09 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
5:07:17 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 588	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
5:07:56 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:58 P.M.	H.R. 588	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.
5:12:31 P.M.	H.R. 588	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:13:03 P.M.	H.R. 291	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
5:13:09 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:13:11 P.M.	H.R. 291	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 291.
5:17:14 P.M.	H.R. 291	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:17:41 P.M.	H.R. 507	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
5:17:57 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:18:00 P.M.	H.R. 507	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 507.
5:21:06 P.M.	H.R. 507	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5:21:38 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

6:31:53 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 6.
6:32:01 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:32:27 P.M.	H.R. 588	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 588 — “To provide for donor contribution acknowledgments to be displayed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and for other purposes.”
6:58:32 P.M.	H.R. 588	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 – 2 (Roll no. 129).
6:58:33 P.M.	H.R. 588	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:58:36 P.M.	H.R. 291	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 291 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain cemeteries that are located on National Forest System land in Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota.”
7:07:32 P.M.	H.R. 291	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 – 2 (Roll no. 130).
7:07:33 P.M.	H.R. 291	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:07:37 P.M.	H.R. 507	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 507 — “To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.”
7:14:19 P.M.	H.R. 507	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 2 (Roll no. 131).
7:14:22 P.M.	H.R. 507	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:15:00 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Mr. Barletta asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:15:23 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 32 — “Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.”
7:15:33 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:15:43 P.M.	H. Con. Res. 32	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:16:37 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 198.
7:17:06 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
10:00:00 P.M.		Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:05 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:15 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2013.

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

-          Friday, April 26^th at 11:30am,

-          Tuesday, April 30^th at 10:00am, and

-          Thursday, May 3^rd at 2:00pm.

Senate Reconvenes
Schedule for Monday, May 6, 2013

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 The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.

2:00:00 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
2:01:00 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
2:02:00 P.M.		Today‘s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Brian Lee, Christ Reformed Church, Washington DC.
2:04:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:04:05 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:04:50 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 30, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.: That the Senate requests the return of S. 853 to make corrections in the engrossment of the bill.
2:04:51 P.M.		The Clerk read the message from the Senate: Ordered, That the Secretary be directed to request the House of Representatives to return to the Senate, the bill (S. 853) entitled “An Act to provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”, and that upon the compliance of the request, the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to make corrections in the engrossment of the aforesaid bill.
2:05:01 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to H. Res. 178. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013.

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

-          Friday, April 26^th at 11:30am,

-          Tuesday, April 30^th at 10:00am, and

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FAA tweek 361 – 41  The Needy 0

Last Floor Action: 4/25/13
5:47:55 P.M. – The House adjourned.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2013

10:00:16 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:26 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:51 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
10:02:18 A.M.		POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Paulsen demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Paulsen made a point of no quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
10:02:49 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. McClintock to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:03:02 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.
10:15:44 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 853.
10:16:14 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
10:17:30 A.M.	H.R. 527	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
10:17:47 A.M.	H.R. 527	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10:19:48 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Collins (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure that excess funds are used to reduce the annual Federal budget deficit.
10:19:52 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Collins (GA) amendment No. 1.
10:23:48 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Collins (GA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:24:09 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Dent, numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-47 to ensure the continued supply of helium for end users while requiring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to honor existing contracts for the supply and delivery of helium. The amendment affirms that the federal government will honor existing contracts that are set to expire October 1, 2015.
10:24:11 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dent amendment No. 2.
10:36:28 A.M.	H.R. 527	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Dent amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Dent demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
10:36:53 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-47 to consider the long-term future of the Federal Helium Reserve by requiring an assessment of how closing the Federal Helium Reserve could influence helium availability, including options for insuring a reliable helium supply in coming decades.
10:36:56 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment No. 3.
10:44:17 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Holt amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:44:43 A.M.	H.R. 527	An amendment, offered by Mr. Thornberry, numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-47 to affirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to allow private entities to connect to and store helium in the Federal Helium Reserve for an appropriate fee.
10:44:45 A.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 178, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 4.
10:47:58 A.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Thornberry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:49:23 A.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Hastings (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
10:49:47 A.M.	H.R. 527	On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
10:50:19 A.M.	H.R. 527	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 527 as unfinished business.
10:50:38 A.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Under Clause 2(g) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she designates Robert Reeves, Deputy Clerk, to sign any and all papers and do all other acts for her under the name of the Clerk of the House which they would be authorized to do by virtue of this designation, except such as are provided by statue, in case of her temporary absence or disability. This designation shall remain in effect for the 113th Congress or until modified by the Clerk.
10:56:34 A.M.	H.R. 1765	Mr. Latham moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1765 — “To provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.”
10:57:07 A.M.	H.R. 1765	Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:57:09 A.M.	H.R. 1765	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1765.
11:47:40 A.M.	H.R. 1765	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Roll Call 125 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

12:13:42 P.M.	H.R. 1765	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:14:02 P.M.	H.R. 527	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 527 — “To amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.”
12:14:38 P.M.	H.R. 527	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
12:15:44 P.M.	H.R. 527	On agreeing to the Dent amendment (A002) Roll Call 126 – Recorded vote pending.

12:22:06 P.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:22:20 P.M.	H.R. 527	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.
12:23:07 P.M.	H.R. 527	Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
12:23:32 P.M.	H.R. 527	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider 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 at the end of the bill a new section on banning exports to hostile nations that seek nuclear weapons or missile technology.

12:31:02 P.M.	H.R. 527	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
12:43:14 P.M.	H.R. 527	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: (Roll no. 127).
12:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 527	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 128).
12:50:10 P.M.	H.R. 527	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:50:20 P.M.		On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
12:52:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

1:10:12 P.M.	H.R. 1765	UNANIMOUS CONSENT – Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 1765, the Clerk strike “account” on page 2, line 14, and insert “accounts”. Agreed to without objection.
1:13:13 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed with one minute speeches.
1:17:28 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:50:05 P.M.		Ms. Tsongas moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:50:26 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:27 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 30, 2013.

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S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

As introduced in the Senate on April 16, 2013

 

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The current trajectory of the Highway Trust Fund is unsustainable. Starting in fiscal year 2015, the trust fund will have insufficient amounts to meet all of its obligations—CBO projects—resulting in steadily accumulating shortfalls.

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