On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS - Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 501(b), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the COMMISSION ON CONGRESSIONAL MAILING STANDARDS: Mrs. Davis of CA, Mr. Sherman and Ms. Edwards of MD .

The House received a communication from Honorable John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 955(b) note), Mr Boehner notified the House that he reappointed the Honorable Pat Tiberi of Ohio to the National Council on the Arts.

Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 474.

H.R. 915:

to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

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. 915.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 277 - 136 (Roll no. 291).

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 915.

On agreeing to the McCaul amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 417 - 2 (Roll no. 289).

On agreeing to the Ackerman amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Mr. Ackerman.

An amendment numbered 12 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to provide that Congress finds the FAA did not follow FAA policy statements in determining whether the proposed College Point Marine Transfer Station in New York if constructed would constitute a hazard to air navigation. It also requires the FAA Administrator to take such actions as may be necessary to designate the proposed College Point Marine Transfer Station in New York City, New York, as a hazard to air navigation.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Lowey.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to direct the FAA to initiate a rulemaking process to determine the authorization of Westchester County Airport to reinstate limits on overnight aircraft operations.

Amendment offered by Mr. Frelinghuysen.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to require the FAA to study the proposed New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Class B modification design change. The study shall determine the effect of the change on the environment, with an emphasis on airplane noise. The study shall state whether the change was considered in conjunction with the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Airspace Redesign.

On agreeing to the Kilroy amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Ms. Kilroy.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to require the GAO to study, within one year of enactment, the effectiveness of FAA oversight activities related to preventing or mitigating the effects of dense continuous smoke in the cockpit of commercial aircraft.

On agreeing to the Cassidy amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cassidy.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to amend section 417 (review of air carrier flight delays, cancellations, and associated causes) so that the Inspector General study includes the effect that limited air carrier service operations on routes have on the frequency of delays and cancellations on such routes.

On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in part C of House Report 111-126 to provide that when conducting an appraisal for purchase or property under the Airport Improvement Program, the appraisal must not consider either the increased or decreased value of the property due to the property's inclusion in a potential project.

Amendment offered by Mr. McCaul.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to prohibit authorized funds from being used to name a project or program for an individual then serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Senator of the United States Congress.

On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

Cuellar amendment modified by unanimous consent.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to direct the FAA Administrator to study the FAA radar signal locations and their impact on the development of renewable energy technologies, and to make recommendations as necessary for relocation of FAA radars and testing and deployment as needed.

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

Amendment offered by Mr. Burgess.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to express the sense of Congress that FAA whistleblowers be granted the full protection of the law.

On agreeing to the Richardson amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Amendment offered by Ms. Richardson.

An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to require the Transportation Secretary, within 180 days of enactment, to issue regulations to require each air carrier to provide each of its passengers an option to receive a text message (or other comparable electronic service), subject to any fees applicable under the contract of the passenger for the electronic service, from the air carrier consisting of a notification of any change in the status of the flight of such passenger prior to boarding. This would only apply to air carriers that earn at least one-percent of the domestic passenger service revenue.

Amendment offered by Mr. Lee (NY).

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to require GAO, within 3 months of enactment, to initiate a study into commercial airline pilot training and certification programs. The GAO shall submit the report to Congress within 12 months of the study's initiation.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 111-126 to make sundry changes to the legislation.

H.R. 915:

to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 464 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 915 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. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report, modified by the amendment printed in part B, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 464.

H.R. 1676:

to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 11 (Roll no. 287).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

S. 454:

to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes

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

Mr. Skelton brought up conference report H. Rept. 111-124 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 463.

H. Res. 464:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 915) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

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

On the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172 (Roll no. 283).

Mr. Bishop(UT) moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER A RESOLUTION - Mr. Bishop (UT) notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Bishop (UT) was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.

H. Con. Res. 133:

providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 184 (Roll no. 282).

H. Res. 464:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 915) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 463:

providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill ( S. 454) to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Smith of NE 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.

Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Troy Ehlke, Christ Lutheran Church, Charlotte, North Carolina