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Daily Digest - Thursday, May 22, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Daily Digest
HIGHLIGHTS
- Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act.
- House passed H.R. 4435, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
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Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3245-S3311
Measures Introduced:
Twenty-nine bills and nine resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2381-2409, S.J. Res. 36, S. Res. 455-463, and S. Con. Res. 36.
Pages S3293-95
Measures Reported:
Special Report entitled ``Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2015''. (S. Rept. No. 113-163)
S. 2389, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. (S. Rept. No. 113-164)
S. 37, to sustain the economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and other public land in the State of Montana, to add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System, to release certain wilderness study areas, to designate new areas for recreation, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-165)
S. 258, to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to improve the management of grazing leases and permits, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-166)
S. 715, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-167)
S. 782, to amend Public Law 101-377 to revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 113-168)
S. 995, to authorize the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia. (S. Rept. No. 113-169)
S. 1252, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Missisquoi River and the Trout River in the State of Vermont, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (S. Rept. No. 113-170)
S. 1341, to modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program as the program applies to units of the National Forest System derived from the public domain by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 113-171)
H.R. 1033, to authorize the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 113-172)
H.R. 2337, to provide for the conveyance of the Forest Service Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, Colorado. (S. Rept. No. 113-173)
H.R. 4486, making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 113-174)
S. 2142, to impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters in Venezuela, to strengthen civil society in Venezuela, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 113-175)
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Measures Passed:
Light-Duty Motor Vehicles:
Senate passed H.R. 724, to amend the Clean Air Act to remove the requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles.
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Coconino National Forest: Senate passed H.R. 862, to authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.
Pages S3307-08
Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act: Senate passed H.R. 316, to reinstate and transfer certain hydroelectric licenses and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Pages S3307-08
North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4032, to exempt from Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority, and the bill was then passed.
Page S3308
Emergency Drought Relief Act: Senate passed S. 2198, to direct the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to take actions to provide additional water supplies to the State of California due to drought, after agreeing to the following amendments proposed thereto:
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Reid (for Feinstein/Murkowski) Amendment No. 3227, in the nature of a substitute.
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Reid (for Feinstein/Murkowski) Amendment No. 3228, to modify the title.
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Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment: Senate passed H.R. 1726, to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.
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Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act: Senate passed H.R. 4488, to make technical corrections to two bills enabling the presentation of congressional gold medals.
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Older Americans Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 455, designating May 2014 as ``Older Americans Month''.
Pages S3308-09
National Foster Care Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 456, recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Pages S3308-09
National Public Works Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 457, designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2014, as ``National Public Works Week''.
Pages S3308-09
Jewish American Heritage Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 458, recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month and honoring Holocaust survivors and their contributions to the United States of America.
Pages S3308-09
National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 459, expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2014 as ``National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month''.
Pages S3308-09
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 460, recognizing the significance of May 2014 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Pages S3308-09
Honoring James L. Oberstar: Senate agreed to S. Res. 461, honoring James L. Oberstar as a remarkable public servant who served in Congress with extraordinary dedication and purpose.
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Permitting the Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 36, permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg.
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Measures Considered:
Sportsmen's Act:
Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2363, to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.
Pages S3245-46, S3273-78
Conference Reports:
Water Resources Reform and Development Act:
By 91 yeas to 7 nays (Vote No. 163), Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3080, to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources.
Page S3273
Signing Authority--Agreement
: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that during the adjournment or recess of the Senate from Friday, May 23, 2014, through Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Senators Rockefeller and Reed be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions.
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Authorizing Leadership To Make Appointments--Agreement
: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore and the Majority and Minority Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.
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Pro Forma--Agreement:
A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that Senate adjourn and convene for pro forma sessions only with no business conducted on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 12 noon; and Friday, May 30, 2014 at 2 p.m.; and that the Senate adjourn on Friday, May 30, 2014 until 2 p.m., on Monday, June 2, 2014.
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Harper Nomination--Cloture:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Keith M. Harper, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Representative to the UN Human Rights Council.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, May 22, 2014, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.
Page S3284
Bowen Nomination--Cloture
: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Pages S3284-85
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Keith M. Harper, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Representative to the UN Human Rights Council.
Page S3285
Mastroianni Nomination--Cloture:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Mark Mastroianni, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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Hendricks Nomination--Cloture:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Bruce Howe Hendricks, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
Page S3285
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Mark G . Mastroianni, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.
Page S3285
Chutkan Nomination--Cloture:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Tanya S. Chutkan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Bruce Howe Hendricks, of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
Page S3285
Burwell Nomination--Cloture:
Senate began consideration of the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Pages S3285-86
A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Tanya S. Chutkan, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia.
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Nominations Confirmed:
Senate confirmed the following nominations:
By 53 yeas to 45 nays (Vote No. EX. 162), David Jeremiah Barron, of Massachusetts, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.
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Richard G. Frank, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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15 Air Force nominations in the rank of general.
4 Army nominations in the rank of general.
6 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of general.
27 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy.
Pages S3273, S3305-07, S3309-11
Nominations Received:
Senate received the following nominations:
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Bruce H. Andrews, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
Marcus Dwayne Jadotte, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
James D. Pettit, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.
Laura S. Wertheimer, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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Messages from the House:
Page S3290
Petitions and Memorials:
Pages S3290-93
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages S3295-97
Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S3297-S3303
Additional Statements:
Pages S3287-90
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S3303-04
Notices of Hearings/Meetings:
Page S3305
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Privileges of the Floor:
Page S3305
Record Votes:
Two record votes were taken today. (Total--163)
Pages S3272-73
Adjournment:
Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 6:54 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3309.)
Committee Meetings
(Committees not listed did not meet)
APPROPRIATIONS: MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Committee on Appropriations:
Committee adopted the fiscal year 2015 302(b) allocations.
Also, committee ordered favorably reported the following business items:
An original bill making appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for fiscal year 2015; and
An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for fiscal year 2015.
AUTHORIZATION--DEFENSE
Committee on Armed Services:
Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill entitled, ``Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015''.
TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development concluded a hearing to examine bringing our transit infrastructure to a state of good repair, after receiving testimony from Dorval Carter, Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation; Joseph M. Casey, Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Philadelphia; Beverly Scott, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston; and Gary Thomas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, Texas.
ACCESS AND SUPPORTS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
Committee concluded a hearing to examine access and supports for servicemembers and veterans in higher education, after receiving testimony from Lauren Thompson Starks, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Under Secretary, Department of Education; Thomas L. Langdon, Director, State Liaison and Education Opportunities for Military Community and Family Policy, Readiness and Force Management, Department of Defense; William Hubbard, Student Veterans of America, Washington, DC; David Carlson, University of Vermont, Burlington; and Kimrey Rhinehardt, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced:
28 public bills, H.R. 4714-4741; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 100; and H. Res. 593-596 were introduced.
Pages H4828-30
Additional Cosponsors:
Pages H4830-31
Reports Filed:
There were no reports filed today. D557
USA Freedom Act:
The House passed H.R. 3361, to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, by a yea-and-nay vote of 303 yeas to 121 nays, Roll No. 230.
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Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part B of H. Rept. 113-460 shall be considered as adopted, in lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill.
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H. Res. 590, the rule providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3361), was agreed to yesterday, May 21st.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015:
The House passed H.R. 4435, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, by a recorded vote of 325 ayes to 98 noes, Roll No. 240.
Pages H4804-12
Rejected the Peters (CA) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 194 ayes to 227 noes, Roll No. 239.
Pages H4809-11
Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.''.
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Agreed to:
McKinley amendment (No. 1 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that prohibits funds for the Administration to conduct any anti-fossil fuel climate change agenda, which includes the National Climate Assessment, the IPCC report, the UN's Agenda 21, and the Social Cost of Carbon (by a recorded vote of 231 ayes to 192 noes, Roll No. 231);
Pages H4804-05
Shimkus amendment (No. 6 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that delays relinquishment or agreeing to any proposal relating to the relinquishment of the responsibility of NTIA over Internet domain name system functions by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information until GAO submits a report to Congress on the role of the NTIA with respect to the Internet domain name system (by a recorded vote of 245 ayes to 177 noes, Roll No. 232);
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Lamborn amendment (No. 17 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that limits the use of funds for implementing the New START treaty until certification that the Russian Federation is respecting Ukrainian sovereignty and is no longer violating the INF or CFE treaties (by a recorded vote of 233 ayes to 191 noes, Roll No. 236); and
Pages H4807-08
Blumenauer amendment (No. 24 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that requires CBO to update, on an annual basis, their report on the projected costs of U.S. nuclear forces (by a recorded vote of 224 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 238).
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Rejected:
Smith (WA) amendment (No. 10 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that sought to provide a framework for closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by December 31, 2016 (by a recorded vote of 177 ayes to 247 noes, Roll No. 233);
Pages H4805-06
Smith (WA) amendment (No. 11 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that sought to eliminate indefinite military detention of any person detained under AUMF authority in the United States, its territories, or possessions, by providing for immediate transfer to trial and proceedings by a court established under the Constitution or any appropriate State court (by a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 230 noes, Roll No. 234);
Pages H4806-07
Jenkins amendment (No. 15 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that sought to create a moratorium on the insourcing of previously contracted activities within DOD. Exceptions would be made (1) if the activity was ``inherently governmental'', and thereby should never have been contracted out in the first place; and (2) if DOD would employ a ``reverse A-76'' to itemize specific costs saved to the taxpayer should the DOD be able to perform the commercial activity more efficiently for the taxpayer (by a recorded vote of 179 ayes to 244 noes, Roll No. 235); and
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Schiff amendment (No. 21 printed in part A of H. Rept. 113-460) that was debated on May 21st that sought to sunset the 2001 AUMF effective 12 months from date of enactment of the bill (by a recorded vote of 191 ayes to 233 noes, Roll No. 237).
Pages H4808-09
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Agreed that the Clerk be authorized to make technical and conforming changes to reflect the actions of the House.
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H. Res. 590, the rule providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3361), was agreed to yesterday, May 21st.
Meeting Hour:
Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 3 p.m. tomorrow, May 23rd; when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 27th; and when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet on Wednesday, May 28th at 12 noon for Morning Hour Debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business.
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Senate Message:
Message received from the Senate today appears on page H4804.
Senate Referral:
S. 2086 was referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce.
Page H4804
Quorum Calls--Votes:
One yea-and-nay vote and 10 recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H4803-04, H4804-05, H4805, H4805-06, H4806-07, H4807, H4807-08, H4808-09, H4809, H4811 and H4811-12. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment:
The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 2:43 p.m.
Committee Meetings
FEDERAL AND STATE ENFORCEMENT OF FRAUDULENT PATENT DEMAND LETTERS
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on legislation regarding federal and state enforcement of fraudulent patent demand letters. Testimony was heard from Representatives Polis and Marino; and Lois Greisman, Associate Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection; Wendy Morgan, Chief, Public Protection Division, Office of Attorney General of Vermont; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Financial Services:
Full Committee concluded a markup on the following legislation: H.R. 4200, the ``SBIC Advisers Relief Act''; H.R. 4554, the ``Restricted Securities Relief Act''; H.R. 4568, the ``Small Business Freedom to Grow Act''; H.R. 4571, to direct the SEC to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefits plans; H.R. 4569, the ``Disclosure Modernization and Simplification Act''; H.R. 4570, the ``Private Placement Improvement Act''; H.R. 4565, the ``Startup Capital Modernization Act''; H.R. 1779, the ``Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act''; H.R. 2673, the ``Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act''; H.R. 4466, the ``Financial Regulatory Clarity Act''; and H.R. 4521, the ``Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act''. The following bills were ordered reported without amendment: H.R. 4200; H.R. 4554; H.R. 4568; H.R. 4570; H.R. 4565; H.R. 1779; H.R. 4521; and H.R. 2673. The following bills were ordered reported, as amended: H.R. 4571; H.R. 4569; and H.R. 4466.
GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL: DEEPENING RIFTS AND EMERGING CHALLENGES
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa held a hearing entitled ``The Gulf Cooperation Council: Deepening Rifts and Emerging Challenges''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: U.S. EFFORTS TO HOLD ACCOUNTABLE COUNTRIES OF PARTICULAR CONCERN
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a hearing entitled ``Protecting Religious Freedom: U.S. Efforts to Hold Accountable Countries of Particular Concern''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
EXAMINING INNOVATIVE POSTAL PRODUCTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:
Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and the Census held a hearing entitled ``Examining Innovative Postal Products for the 21st Century''. Testimony was heard from James P. Cochrane, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Postal Service; David C. Williams, Inspector General, Postal Service, Office of Inspector General; and public witnesses.
EVALUATING PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE U.S.: REINING IN WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE AND MISMANAGEMENT AT PUBLIC HOUSE AUTHORITIES
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:
Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing entitled ``Evaluating Public Housing in the U.S.: Reining in Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Mismanagement at Public House Authorities''. Testimony was heard from Cecil House, General Manager, New York City Housing Authority; Kelvin Jeremiah, D559President and CEO, Philadelphia Housing Authority; and David Montoya, Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES: ADDRESSING BARRIERS FACING SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTERS
Committee on Small Business:
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade held a hearing entitled ``Unfair Trade Practices: Addressing Barriers Facing Small Business Exporters''. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE
Committee on Veterans' Affairs:
Full Committee held a markup on a motion to issue subpoenas to Dr. Thomas Lynch, Ms. Joan Mooney, Mr. Michael Huff to compel their testimony on May 30, 2014, for an explanation for the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to produce all emails and written correspondence demanded through the previous subpoena duces tecum served on April 8, 2014. The motion was agreed to, as amended.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence House:
Full Committee held a markup on H.R. 4681, the ``Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015''.
Joint Meetings
No joint committee meetings were held.
No meetings/hearings scheduled.
No hearings are scheduled.
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Program for Friday:
Senate will meet in a pro forma session.
Program for Friday:
The House will meet in pro forma session at 3 p.m.
HOUSE
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Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E819
Bentivolio, Kerry L., Mich., E832
Bera, Ami, Calif., E830
Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E820
Braley, Bruce L., Iowa, E823
Buchanan, Vern, Fla.,E821
Calvert, Ken, Calif., E826
Coffman, Mike, Colo., E822
Collins, Doug, Ga., E828
Costa, Jim, Calif., E815, E823
Davis, Danny K., Ill., E823
DeLbene, Susan K., Wash., E825
Denham, Jeff, Calif., E826
Enyart, William L., Ill., E830
Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E828
Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E818
Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E817
Flores, Bill, Tex., E819
Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E817
Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E813
Granger, Kay, Tex., E827
Graves, Sam, Mo., E822, E831
Grayson, Alan, Fla., E816
Huelskamp, Tim, Kans., E826
Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E814, E828
Johnson, Henry C. ``Hank'', Jr., Ga., E815
Johnson, Sam, Tex., E815, E821
Latham, Tom, Iowa, E816
McCarthy, Kevin, Calif., E816
McCollum, Betty, Minn., E819
McGovern, James P., Mass., E818
McKeon, Howard P. ``Buck'', Calif., E811, E823
McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E818
McNerney, Jerry, Calif., E822, E831
Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E813
Miller, Jeff, Fla., E825
Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E814, E817, E825
Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E811
Price, Tom, Ga., E813, E815
Rahall, Nick J., II, W.Va., E811
Reed, Tom, N.Y., E831
Reichert, David G., Wash., E822, E827
Rogers, Mike, Ala., E815, E830
Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E822
Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E829
Sessions, Pete, Tex., E831
Shea-Porter, Carol, N.H., E828
Shuster, Bill, Pa., E820
Smith, Jason T., Mo., E830
Smith, Lamar, Tex., E820
Titus, Dina, Nev., E827
Velazquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E818
Webster, Daniel, Fla., E811
Wilson, Joe, S.C., E819
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