LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 8, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2009.
Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
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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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Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on July 15: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones
for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Gingrey of GA be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on July 10.
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on July 9: Mr. Gingrey of GA for 5 min, Mr.
Gohmert for 5 min, and Mr. Shadegg for 5 min.
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The Chair announced the Speaker's and Minority Leader's
joint reappointment of the following individuals to the
House of Representatives Page Board for a term of one year,
effective July 8, 2009: Ms. Lynn Silversmith Klein of
Maryland and Mr. Adam Jones of Michigan.
House of Representatives Page Board - the Minority Leader
appointed the following members of the House to the House of
Representatives Page Board: Mr. Bishop of UT and Ms. Foxx .
House of Representatives Page Board - the Speaker appointed
the following members of the House to the House of
Representatives Page Board: Mr. Kildee and Ms. DeGette .
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making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development,
Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union
rises leaving
H.R. 2997
as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise
Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. DeLauro moved that the Committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Kingston amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mr. Kingston 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Kingston amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Kingston.
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An amendment numbered 7 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to prohibit funds from being used to administer
or pay the salary of personnel who administer any broadband
loans or loan guarantees on or before September 15, 2010.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Flake 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 12 printed in part D of House Report
111-191 to prohibit certain funds in the bill from being
used for Potato Research in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
and reduces funds under the heading "National Institute
of Food and Agriculture--Research and Education Activities"
by the amount that was to have been spent on Potato Research
in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Flake 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in part D of House Report
111-191 prohibit certain funds in the bill from being
used for the Agriculture Energy Innovation Center in Georgia
and reduces funds under the heading "National Institute
of Food and Agriculture--Research and Education Activities"
by the amount that was to have been spent on the Agriculture
Energy Innovation Center in Georgia.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had
prevailed. Mr. Flake 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Flake amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.
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An amendment numbered 9 printed in part D of House Report
111-191 to prohibit certain funds in the bill from being
used for the Foundry Sand By-Products Utilization project
in Beltsville, MD and reduces funds under the heading
"Agricultural Research Service--Salaries and Expenses"
by the amount that was to have been spent on the Foundry
Sand By-Products Utilization project in Beltsville, MD.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Campbell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mr. Campbell 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Campbell amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in part C of House Report
111-191 to prohibit certain funds in the bill from being
used for Specialty Crops in Indiana and reduces funds
under the heading "National Institute of Food and Agriculture--Research
and Education Activities" by the amount that was to have
been spent on Specialty Crops in Indiana.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Hensarling amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Hensarling amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Hensarling.
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in part E of House Report
111-191 to prohibit certain funds in the bill from being
used for the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
project, Kiski Basin, PA and reduces funds under the heading
"Agricultural Research Service--Salaries and Expenses"
by the amount that was to have been spent on the National
Biodiversity Conservation Strategy project, Kiski Basin,
PA.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Blackburn amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mrs. Blackburn 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Blackburn amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mrs. Blackburn.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to make an across-the-board cut of 5 percent to
all discretionary funding accounts in the bill.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes
had prevailed. Mr. Broun (GA) 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Broun (GA) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Broun (GA).
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to reduce FDA funding by $373 million to equal
the FY09 level.
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On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ).
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An amendment numbered 6 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to increase funding for the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Operation Account
by $5,000,000 and offset the increase by decreasing funding
for Farm Service Agency (FSA) Salaries and Expenses by
the same amount.
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On agreeing to the Fortenberry amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Fortenberry amendment.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Fortenberry.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to increase funding for Rural Energy for America
by $2 million, offset by a $2 million reduction for the
Office of the Chief Information Officer.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Capito amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Ms. Capito 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Capito amendment.
Amendment offered by Mrs. Capito.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to transfer $10,038,000 in the bill from the USDA
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to the
Rural Utilities Service Rural Water and Waste Disposal
Program (restoring the latter to FY09 appropriation levels).
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
Brady (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption
of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes
had prevailed. Mr. Brady (TX) 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the Brady (TX) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Brady (TX).
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report
111-191 to transfer $50,000 from the Chief Economist to
the Economic Research Service.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the
DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of
the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had
prevailed. Mr. Kingston 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. 609,
the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate
on the DeLauro amendment.
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Amendment offered by Ms. DeLauro.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in part A of House Report
111-191 to increase funding for the Agricultural Research
Service sal aries and expenses account by $2 million to
go toward Colony Collapse Disorder and pollinator decline
research, offset by a $1 million reduction in the Office
of the Chief Information Officer and a $1 million reduction
in Departmental Administration. Would increase funding
for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture competitive
grants by $3,000,000 to be used for Colony Collapse Disorder
(CCD) and pollinator decline research, and offsets the
increase by a reduction in funding for the Departmental
Administration. Would increase funding for the Office
of Inspector General at USDA by $500,000 to determine
whether the USDA Organic certification program ensures
that the most rigorous standards for certification are
honored, and to investigate whether non-organic substances
inappropriately remain allowed in small amounts in USDA
certified products after organic alternatives have been
discovered. The increase is offset by a decrease of the
same amount in funding for the Agriculture Buildings and
Facilities, General Services Administration account. Would
increase the appropriation for the Higher Education Multicultural
Scholars Program by $519,000 to a total of $1.5 million.
The amount would be offset by decreasing appropriations
for `administrative expenses necessary to carry out direct
and guaranteed loan programs' within the Agricultural
Credit Insurance Fund Program Account. Appropriates tobacco
product user fees authorized under the Family Smoking
Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Public Law 111-31).
Would fund the Methamphetamine Inhibitor Grant Program
created in the 2008 Farm Bill at $2,000,000. Offsets the
increase in spending by reducing spending on Rural Development
Salaries and Expenses. Would prohibit the use of funds
for first class travel for employees of agencies funded
by the bill, in contravention of Federal regulations.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 2997.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Vic Snyder 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. 609
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2997
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 read
by paragraph. 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 609.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by recorded vote: 41 - 369
(Roll no. 496).
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Mr. Mica moved that the House do now adjourn.
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supporting National Men's Health Week
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 3
(Roll no. 495).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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.
Mr. McGovern filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 617
and
H. Res. 618.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2997)
making
appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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On motion to reconsider the vote
Failed by recorded vote: 170 - 254
(Roll no. 494).
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Mr. Mica moved to reconsider the vote.
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On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186
(Roll no. 493).
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On motion to reconsider the vote
Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251
(Roll no. 492).
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Mr. Mica moved to reconsider the vote.
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183
(Roll no. 491).
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DEBATE - The House resumed debate on
H. Res. 609.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 368
(Roll no. 490).
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Ms. Foxx moved that the House do now adjourn.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2997)
making
appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for
other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 609.
On motion to consider the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 185
(Roll no. 489).
Considered as privileged matter.
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POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Mr. Flake stated that
the provisions of H.Res. 609 violate section 426(a) of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded
mandate and made a point of order against the consideration
of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the
required threshold of identifying the specific language in
question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20
minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the
conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the
Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now
consider the resolution?
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER A PRIVILEGE RESOLUTION - Mr. Price
of Georgia notified the House of his intention to offer a
privilege resolution.
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by recorded vote: 36 - 364
(Roll no. 488).
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Mr. Westmoreland moved that the House do now adjourn.
On approving the Journal
Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 184, 1 Present
(Roll no. 487).
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the
Speaker's approval of the Journal.
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to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small
Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business
Technology Transfer Program, 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: 386 - 41
(Roll no. 486).
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On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the
chair
Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 181
(Roll no. 485).
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Motion to appeal the ruling of the chair tabled.
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Ms. Velazquez moved to table the motion to appeal the
ruling of the chair
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Mr. Simpson appealed the ruling of the chair.
The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the
chair.
Ms. Velazquez raised a point of order against the motion
to recommit with instructions. The provisions of the motion
to recommit contain language that is not germane.
Sustained by the Chair.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit
with instructions.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on
the Simpson motion to recommit with instructions. The
instructions contained in the motion seek to add a section
at the end of the bill titled the Sense of Congress on
Regular Order on Appropriations Bills.
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Mr. Simpson moved to recommit with instructions to Small
Business.
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On agreeing to the Committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute
Agreed to by recorded vote: 411 - 15
(Roll no. 484).
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Mr. Price (GA) demanded a recorded vote on the Committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
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The Chair put the question on adoption of the Committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, and
by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union to report
H.R. 2965.
On agreeing to the Kosmas amendment as modified
Agreed to by recorded vote: 427 - 4
(Roll no. 483).
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On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 610, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes if debate
on the Paulsen amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Paulsen.
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An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-192
to add medical technology to the list of topics that deserve
special consideration as SBIR research topics.
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On agreeing to the Reichert amendment as modified
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Reichert amendment modified by unanimous consent. The
modification amends the instruction to read as follows:
"Page 20, line 1, insert the following new subparagraph and
redesignates subparagraphs (B) through (D) on lines 1
through 12 as (C) through (E) respectively.".
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 610, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes if debate
on the Reichert amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Reichert.
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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-192,
as modified to give preference to organizations that are
located in under represented states and regions, or are
women-, service-disabled veterans- or minority-owned when
awarding grants for Small Business Administration (SBA)
outreach efforts authorized under Title III (rural development
and outreach).
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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.
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Kosmas amendment modified by unanimous consent. The
modification makes clarifying and technical changes.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 610, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes if debate
on the Kosmas amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Kosmas.
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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-192
to require commercialization programs established by agencies
with space shuttle related activities to include efforts
to help small businesses affected by the termination of
the space shuttle program commercialize technologies through
SBIR.
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On agreeing to the Brown-Waite, Ginny amendment
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 610, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes if debate
on the Brown-Waite amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny.
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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-192
to require GAO to examine and report to Congress on the
effect that the venture capital ownership restrictions
in Section 102 (venture capital operating companies investment
in small businesses) have on eligibility and participation
under this act.
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On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment as modified
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Velazquez amendment modified pursuant to the rule.
The modification makes clarifying and technical changes.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 610, the
Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes if debate
on the Velazquez amendment.
Amendment offered by Ms. Velazquez.
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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-192,
as modified, to authorize the Small Business Administration
to establisha program to provide matching grants to minority
serving educational institutions to develop programs that
encourage minority participation in SBIR/STTR programs;
give priority to applications from companies located in
areas that have lost a major source of employment; increase
the maximum allowable award under Phase I of the SBIR
program with respect to applications by veteran owned
and controlled small businesses, increase the maximum
allowable award under Phase II of the SBIR program with
respect to applications by veteran owned and controlled
small businesses, and permit small business concerns owned
and controlled by veterans to bypass Phase I and apply
directly for Phase II awards; add language to require
agencies to report specific reasons why those agency SBIR/STTR
goals were or were not achieved; provide special consideration
in the awarding of SBIR funds to projects which address
renewable energy technologies; require that veterans be
given priority when applying for SBIR and STTR awards;
require the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental
Protection Agency to develop a SBIR solicitation that
requests research proposals for improving the efficiency
of water delivery systems and usage patterns in the U.S.
and its territories; expand outreach and support activities
to Native American-owned small businesses; prioritize
SBIR outreach and support activities for areas with high
unemployment, and give preference to SBIR and STTR award
applications submitted by small businesses located in
areas with high unemployment; and make technical corrections
to the legislation.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with
one hour of general debate on
H.R. 2965.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Ross 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. 610
and Rule
XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of
H.R. 2965
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 recommended by the Committee on
Science and Technology now printed in the bill, 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 Small
Business now printed in the bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 610.
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to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study
on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage
reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule
River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation in the
State of California to provide a water supply for domestic,
municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes, and for
other purposes
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 3
(Roll no. 482).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to direct the exchange of certain land in Grand, San Juan,
and Uintah Counties, Utah, and for other purposes
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0
(Roll no. 481).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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providing for consideration of the bill (
H.R. 2965)
to amend
the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business
Innovation Research Program and the Small Business
Technology Transfer Program, 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: 236 - 187
(Roll no. 480).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 610.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs.
Christensen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that she had
examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had
approved it. Mrs. Foxx 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.
Mrs. Foxx objected to the voice vote based upon the absence
of a 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Alberto Delgado,
Alfa and Omega Church, Miami, Florida
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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