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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 23, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

4:03 P.M. -
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on April 27, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Whitfield moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:35 P.M. -
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

2:32 P.M. -
Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 30: himself for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 29.

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Ms. Ros-Lehtinen be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 27.

2:24 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 247:
expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day"

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

2:23 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

2:22 P.M. -
Mr. Frank (MA) filed a report from the Committee on Financial Services on H. Res. 251.

H.R. 1139:
to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes

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): 342 - 78 (Roll no. 206).

2:14 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1145:
to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative, and for other purposes

2:13 P.M. -
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. 1145.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 10 (Roll no. 205).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:05 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment to require a report to Congress from the President detailing statutory or regulatory barriers which prevent the use of technologies under the bill as well as a report identifying impacts of water diversions in the San Joaquin Valley and recommended steps to mitigate such impacts.

2:04 P.M. -
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 392 - 28 (Roll no. 204).

1:45 P.M. -
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

1:35 P.M. -
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunes motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion to recommit seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment requiring a report to Congress from the President detailing statutory or regulatory barriers which prevent the use of technologies under the bill as well as a report identifying impacts of water diversions in the San Joaquin Valley and recommended steps to mitigate such impacts.

Mr. Nunes moved to recommit with instructions to Science and Technology.

1:34 P.M. -
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.

1:33 P.M. -
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:32 P.M. -
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1145.

On agreeing to the Shadegg amendment Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 271 (Roll no. 203).

1:19 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Roskam amendment Failed by recorded vote: 194 - 236 (Roll no. 202).

1:12 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Teague amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 423 - 1 (Roll no. 201).

1:03 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Kosmas amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 0 (Roll no. 200).

12:35 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

On agreeing to the Moore (WI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:29 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Moore (WI).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 111-82 to require the interagency committee to assess the role of Federal water research funding in helping to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers at institutions of higher education.

12:28 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shadegg amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Shadegg demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

12:16 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shadegg amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Shadegg.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-82 to require the interagency committee to identify and recommend against duplication of Federal water-related research, development, and technological innovation activities by more than one agency or program. It also would require the President to ensure that Federal agencies do not request appropriations for activities duplicated by state, local, and tribal governments.

12:15 P.M. -
On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:10 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-82 to create a wastewater and stormwater reuse and recycling technology demonstration program within the Environmental Protection Agency.

12:09 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roskam demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

12:01 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment.

12:00 P.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Roskam.
An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-82 to require GAO to study whether any of the requirements of the underlying legislation are duplicative of existing programs. Prior to implementation of the bill, the President will, based upon the GAO report, determine whether the programs are duplicative or not. If the President differs in his determination from the GAO conclusions, he must offer a justification for his determination. The effective date is delayed until the President has made that determination.

11:59 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Teague amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Teague demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

11:56 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Teague amendment.

11:55 A.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Teague.
An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-82 to require that the plan's analysis of the energy required to provide reliable water supplies and the water required for the production of alternative and renewable energy resources.

11:54 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Kirk amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

11:50 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirk amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Kirk.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-82 to add to the plan a direction that agencies included in the interagency committee work to achieve projection of the long-term ice cover and water level outlook for major water bodies in the United States, including the Great Lakes, the potential impacts of the results of such projections on infrastructure, and resource management options based on such projections.

11:49 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Arcuri amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

11:45 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arcuri amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Arcuri.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-82 to require the plan to include improvement of understanding of competing water supply uses and how different uses interact with and impact each other.

11:44 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Brown-Waite, Ginny amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

11:41 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown-Waite amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-82 to require agencies included in the interagency committee to work on improvement of understanding of water-intensive sectors of the economy and industrial needs for water.

11:40 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

11:38 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardoza amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cardoza.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-82 to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the National Academy of Science to study the impact of changes to snow pack, including snow pack in the Sierra Nevadas, on water resources and its relation to water supply, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

11:37 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

11:33 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.

11:32 A.M. -
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-82 to add to the water research and development plan an assessment of potential water storage projects that would enhance water supply, water planning, and other beneficial uses.

11:31 A.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kosmas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kosmas demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

11:24 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kosmas amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Kosmas.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-82 to direct agencies under the interagency committee to assess the impact of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes on water resources.

11:23 A.M. -
On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

10:58 A.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-82 to require that the National Water Research Development Plan specified in the bill be revised and resubmitted to Congress every 4 years after its initial submission. Also, it would authorize appropriations of $2 million for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014. It also would (1) require review of measures related to abating water quality impairment, (2) require the committee to work with institutions of higher education, (3) require cooperation with commercial end users, (4) require relevant information be posted on a public website, and (5) require research into watershed hydrology. It would require that the plan include a focus on the (1) development of the effect of invasive species on water supplies, (2) development of technologies to treat eutrophic water bodies, (3) development of a program to assist state and local regions regarding land conservation, (4) improvement of understanding of chemical impairments to water supply and quality, and (5) identification of whether a need exists for additional water research facilities. It requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to write to Congress and evaluate the budget as it relates to water research. It expresses the sense of Congress that the interagency committee should collaborate with public institutions of higher education. It requires the EPA to establish a pilot program exploring the use of energy audits of water-related infrastructure to identify energy and water saving opportunities.

10:44 A.M. -
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1145.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Jackie Speier to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1145 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. 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 Science and Technology now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352.

10:43 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 18.

H. Res. 352:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1145) to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative, and for other purposes

10:42 A.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

10:20 A.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.

10:18 A.M. -
Considered as privileged matter.

10:06 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.

10:05 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Hare to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:04 A.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

10:03 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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