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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 9, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 10,
2007.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.
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Mr. McGovern filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 387
and
H. Res. 388.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 9.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
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Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves
to address the House on May 16: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr.
Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves
to address the House on May 15: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr.
Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Jones of NC be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 14.
- H.R. 1684:
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to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland
Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes
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The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers,
punctuation, and cross references, and to make other
necessary technical and conforming corrections in the
engrossment of
H.R. 1684.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a communication extending the
national emergency with respect to Syria - referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H.
Doc. 110-33).
- H.R. 1873:
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to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small
Business Administration relating to procurement, and for
other purposes
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The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers,
punctuation, and cross references, and to make other
necessary technical and conforming corrections in the
engrossment of
H.R. 1873.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 1873
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Ms. Velazquez moved that the Committee rise.
On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Jackson-Lee amendment No. 8.
Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).
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An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 110-137
to require that, when the SBA and the contracting procurement
agency fail to agree and the Administrator submits the
matter to the head of the agency for a determination,
a copy of the written response to the Administrator be
sent to the Committee of the House and Senate that has
jurisdiction over the agency concerned, in addition to
the Committees on Small Business and Oversight & Government
Reform.
On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Jackson-Lee amendment No. 7.
Amendment offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 110-137
to provide that, whenever the SBA and the contracting
procurement agency fail to agree and the Administrator
decides to take action to further the interests of a small
business concern, the SBA is required to make available
on their website any action taken and result achieved
by the Administrator.
On agreeing to the Wynn amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Wynn amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Wynn.
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-137
to commission the SBA to complete a study on the feasibility
and desirability of providing financial incentives to
federal prime contractors who meet the goals set forth
in their subcontracting plan of utilizing small business
concerns owned by economically or socially disadvantaged
individuals.
On agreeing to the Welch (VT) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Welch (VT) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Welch (VT).
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-137
to set a 5 percent procurement goal for the Federal government
to contract with "green" small businesses.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Bean amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Bean amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Bean.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-137
to raise the government-wide small business procurement
goal from 25 percent to 30 percent.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Shuler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Shuler amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Shuler.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-137
to extend small business contracting goals to overseas
contracts.
On agreeing to the Reyes amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Reyes amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Reyes.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-137
to aid small businesses that have been included in the
Small Business Subcontracting Plans of prime contractors
that obtain federal contracts.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Sestak amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the
Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of
adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Sestak amendment, as modified.
Sestak amendment modified by unanimous consent.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Sestak.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-137
to close a loophole in the current bill that allows agencies
to avoid doing small business impact studies by designating
contracts as "transformed". It also lowers the new dollar
threshold to ensure a greater portion of contracts are
reviewed for their impact on small business as well as
taxpayer savings.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 1873.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Lincoln Davis to act
as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 383
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 1873
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. Specified amendments are in order. All
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It
shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the
purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in
the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 383.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Velazquez asked unanimous consent
that, during consideration of
H.R. 1873
in the Committee of
the Whole pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 383,
the
amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-137, may be
offered at any time . Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 1684:
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to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland
Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 296 - 126
(Roll no. 318).
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On agreeing to the Homeland Security amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Amendment reported by the House Committee on Homeland
Security.
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An amendment offered pursuant to the instructions contained
in the Dent motion to recommit previously adopted.
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 160
(Roll no. 317).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes
of debate on the Dent motion to recommit with instructions.
The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the
bill to be reported back to the House inserting a section
pertaining to automated targeting system for persons
entering or departing the United States.
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Mr. Dent moved to recommit with instructions to Homeland
Security.
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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.
On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 209
(Roll no. 316).
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Mr. Price (GA) demanded a separate vote on the Thompson
(MS) amendment
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 1684.
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On agreeing to the Royce amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Royce amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Royce.
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An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 110-136
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement
at primary inspection points at U.S. ports of entry the
Stolen and Lost Travel Document database managed by Interpol
On agreeing to the Lampson amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Lampson amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Lampson.
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An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 110-136
to allow an Inspector General of the Department of Homeland
Security to authorize his or her staff to provide assistance
on and conduct reviews of the inactive case files, or
`cold cases' involving children or offenders outside the
US, stored at the National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children (NCMEC) and to develop recommendations for further
investigations
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On agreeing to the Castor amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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On agreeing to the Royce amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Castor amendment.
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Amendment offered by Ms. Castor.
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An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 110-136
to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with
the State of Florida and other States, as appropriate,
to resolve the differences between the Transportation
Worker Identification Credential and existing access control
credentials.
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the
state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
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After the Committee rose, various unanimous consent requests
were presented and objections were heard.
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 1684
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.
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On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Van Hollen amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.
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An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 110-136
to use such funds necessary to take all necessary actions
to protect the security of personal information submitted
electronically to the DHS website for the Travelers Redress
Inquiry Program and other websites for the Department
related to the program
On agreeing to the Davis, Tom amendment
Failed by recorded vote:
(Roll No. 315).
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On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendment
Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 209
(Roll no. 314).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of
amendments debated earlier and on which further proceedings
had been postponed.
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On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Cardoza amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.
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An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 110-136
to express the Sense of the Congress that efforts to achieve
local, regional and national interoperable emergency communications
in the near term should be supported and are critical
in assisting communities with their local and regional
efforts to properly coordinate and execute their interoperability
plans.
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On agreeing to the King (NY) amendment
Failed by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the King of New York amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. King (NY).
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An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 110-136
to amend section 1102(a) (critical infrastructure study)
to require that the Secretary of Transportation, in addition
to the Secretary of Homeland Security as is in the original
bill, work with the Center for Risk and Economic Analysis
of Terrorism Events to evaluate the feasibility and practicality
of creating further incentives for private sector stakeholders
to share protected critical information with the Department
of Transportation in addition to the Department of Homeland
Security, as is in the original bill.
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On agreeing to the Terry amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Terry amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Terry.
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An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 110-136
to require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to
consult with states prior to sharing information on forthcoming
grant awards, including when sharing information with
the U.S. Congress.
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On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hastings of Washington amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).
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An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 110-136
to require the Department of Homeland Security's strategic
plan to include a plan for fulfilling existing National
Laboratory infrastructure commitments to maintain current
capabilities and mission needs.
On agreeing to the Stupak amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Stupak amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Stupak.
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 110-136
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue
a report to Congress outlining the resources currently
devoted to Integrated Border Enforcement Teams (IBETs)
and making recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness
of the IBET program.
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hastings of Florida amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 110-136
to establish a FEMA long-term recovery office in Florida.
Three years following enactment, FEMA is required to report
to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
to evaluate effectiveness of the recovery office.
On agreeing to the Castle amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Castle amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Castle.
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-136
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to study
foreign rail security practices that are not currently
used in the U.S. and submit a report on recommendations
for implementing such practices within one year of enactment.
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On agreeing to the Brown, Corrine amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Corinne Brown of Florida amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Brown, Corrine.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-136
to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, in awarding
grants under the Urban Area Security Initiative, to consider
the number of tourists that have visited an urban area
in the two years preceding the year the Secretary awards
the grant.
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On agreeing to the Andrews amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Andrews amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Andrews.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-136
to provide up to 14 days per calendar year of job protection
for volunteer emergency service personnel who respond
to a Presidentially-declared disaster in an official capacity.
Any individual discriminated against in violation of the
provision may seek redress in court.
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On agreeing to the Langevin amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Langevin amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Langevin.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-136
to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
the Disability Coordinator at the Department of Homeland
Security to enter a cooperative agreement with the National
Organization on Disability (NOD) to carry out NOD's Emergency
Preparedness Initiative.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Tom Davis of Virginia amendment, the Chair put the question
on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced
that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Etheridge demanded a
recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on
the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the
legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Tom Davis of Virginia amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Davis, Tom.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-136
to remove section 407 of the bill, which requires that
identification cards, uniforms, protective gear, and badges
of Homeland Security personnel be manufactured in the
United States.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Thompson of Mississippi amendment, the Chair put the
question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote,
announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. King of New York
demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further
proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment
until later in the legislative day.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 382, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Thompson of Mississippi amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Thompson (MS).
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-136
to add reporting requirements, revise annuitant provisions,
and require a GAO report on law enforcement retirement
systems. The amendment also adds a provision related to
travel efficiency. The amendment also strikes some provisions
of the bill.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 1684.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dennis A. Cardoza
to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House
on the state of the Union pursuant to
H. Res. 382
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 1684
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. Specified amendments are in order. All
points of order against the bill are waived except those
arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in
order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of
amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on
Homeland Security now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 382.
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The House received a communication from Representative
Meehan wherein he resigns as a member of the House of
Representatives effective at 6:00 p.m. on July 1, 2007.
- H.R. 890:
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to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of
higher education in order to protect students and other
borrowers receiving educational loans
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3
(Roll no. 313).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 383:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 1873)
to
reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small
Business Administration relating to procurement, and for
other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 197
(Roll no. 312).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 382:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 1684)
to
authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland
Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197
(Roll no. 311).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199
(Roll no. 310).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 382.
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 383:
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 1873)
to
reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small
Business Administration relating to procurement, and for
other purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
H. Res. 383,
the Chair put the question on adoption of the
resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and
nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the
question of adoption of resolution until later in the
legislative day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 383.
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H.R. 890:
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to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of
higher education in order to protect students and other
borrowers receiving educational loans
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 890.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
H. Con. Res. 124.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sires to
lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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