Proceedings of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Met at 10:00 AM
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Morning Hour
1. Gutierrez (D), IL (Immigration)
2. Thompson, Glenn (R), PA (American Chestnut Tree)
3. Quigley (D), IL (Climate Change and Biodiversity)
4. Forbes (R), VA (Bremerton High School)
5. Esty (D), CT (Father-in-Law)
6. Poe (R), TX (Quentin Tarantino)
7. Sanchez, Loretta (D), CA (Veterans)
8. Pompeo (R), KS (Iran Nuclear Agreement)
9. Costello (R), PA (Veterans)
10. Young, Todd (R), IN (Veterans)
11. Young, David (R), IA (Veterans)
12. Hoyer (D), MD (William Kirwan)
13. Fitzpatrick (R), PA (Tuberous Sclerosis)
14. Nolan (D), MN (Highway Bill)
15. Dold (R), IL (Criminal Justice System)
16. Palazzo (R), MS (Religious Freedom)
17. Ros-Lehtinen (R), FL (Kristallnacht)
Chair declared the House in recess at 11:18 AM until 12:00 PM.
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Chair reconvened the House at 12:00 PM.
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Journal approved.
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Chu (D), CA led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Foxx (R), NC (Former Rep. Howard Coble)
Today we mourn the loss of Howard Coble; he was the essence of a southern gentleman.
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Chu (D), CA (Immigrant Retaliation)
Immigrants should be allowed to organize to protect their safety and rights.
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Walorski (R), IN (Constituent Tribute)
The Marion H.S. boy’s soccer team claimed the Class 1A championship.
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Kuster (D), NH (Rail Transportation)
By creating good paying construction jobs, rail expansion helps our neighbors.
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Walker (R), NC (Former Rep. Howard Coble)
Howard Coble’s heart belongs to the state of North Carolina. He will be missed.
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Higgins (D), NY (Constituent Tribute)
Catholic Care Hospital has saved money and offers the community quality care.
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Wilson (R), SC (National Apprentice Week)
Apprenticeship programs not only create jobs, they also foster strong relationships.
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Kildee (D), MI (Legislative Process)
Both parties need to come together to get the work completed that needs to get done.
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LaMalfa (R), CA (Agriculture)
Soil science helps us to understand the process of our ecosystem and agriculture.
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Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D), TX (Veterans Day)
We must come together to stop predatory payday loan companies from taking advantage.
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Fleischmann (R), TN (Retirement Tribute)
Mrs. Nell Mahoney has written for our newspaper for the past 38 years. We’ll miss her.
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Gabbard (D), HI (Agriculture)
Noxious and invasive species have cost local farmers millions in lost revenue.
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Walberg (R), MI (Freedom of Religion)
Coach Kennedy has prayed at the end of football games and is being ordered to stop.
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Lawrence (D), MI (H.R. 22 – DRIVE Act)
Although this is a good bill, we should pass a full six-year transportation plan.
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Mullin (R), OK (Adoption Awareness)
Love makes a family and that is the importance of recognizing National Adoption Month.
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Takano (D), CA (Veterans)
Servicemembers continue to fall victim to predatory payday lenders.
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Donovan (R), NY (9/11 First Responders)
We must reauthorize the World Trade Center health program protecting first responders.
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Cicilline (D), RI (Gun Control)
Congress has done nothing to close loopholes in our background check system.
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Black (R), TN (Senator Fred Thompson)
Sen. Thompson was a giant in our state and remained a proud son of Lawrenceville.
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Graham (D), FL (Manatee Awareness Month
In November we highlight the need to protect these unique animals around the world.
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Stewart (R), UT (Natural Resources)
We all want to protect our natural resources but recent EPA regulations are eroding trust.
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Adams (D), NC (Former Rep. Howard Coble)
Rep. Coble dedicated his life to serving his constituents; he will be missed.
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Palazzo (R), MS (Marine Corps Tribute)
We celebrate the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fi.
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Price (D), NC (Former Rep. Howard Coble)
Rep. Coble was a tireless advocate for the 6th district and will be missed by all of us.
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Guinta (R), NH (Veterans Health and Accountability Act)
Veterans should be able to seek private care due to VA inadequacies.
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Plaskett (D), VI (Territories Transportation Needs)
The Radewagen amendment would have harmed my district and Guam.
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McSally (R), AZ (Veterans Day)
Daniel Standridge served 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and we thank him.
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Ruiz (D), CA (Constituent Tribute)
Steve Tally passed away after battling cancer. He taught art and touched many lives.
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Ros-Lehtinen (R), FL (Constituent Tribute)
The TSC 5K walk will take place this Saturday benefiting this rare disease with no cure.
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Perlmutter (D), CO (Constituent Tribute)
Dr. Dan Arviso worked tirelessly to promote energy efficiency. Enjoy retirement Dan.
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House amendments to Senate amendments to H.R. 22 - DRIVE Act
Rule #2 – 1 Hour 12:42 PM
1. Woodall (R), GA
2. Polis (D), CO
3. DeFazio (D), OR
4. Hoyer (D), MD
5. Pascrell (D), NJ
6. Blumenauer (D), OR
7. Titus (D), NV
8. Delaney (D), MD
9. DeLauro (D), CT
10. Neal (D), MA
11. Welch (D), VT
12. Edwards (D), MD
On ordering the previous question:
Polis (D), CO asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 1:55 PM
Amendments (cont’d)
Rothfus (R), PA asked u.c. to withdraw his request for a recorded vote on the Rothfus (R), PA amend (#40) (exempts reconstruction of projects damaged by a gubernatorial emergency declaration) to the end that it be adopted on the basis of and earlier voice vote.
AGREED TO 1:57 PM
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Unfinished Business
On Hartzler (R), MO amend (#37) (repeal Transportation secretary’s authority on landscape and roadside development):
Hartzler (R), MO asked recorded vote – 1:58 PM
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YEAS 172 NAYS 255
REJECTED 2:27 PM
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On Rooney (R), FL amend (#39)(provides that a state may allow, by special permit, the operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 95,000 pounds for the hauling of livestock):
Rooney (R), FL asked recorded vote – 2:27 PM
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YEAS 185 NAYS 240
REJECTED 2:32 PM
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On DeSaulnier (D), CA amend (#41)(peer review group, risk management plan to prevent cost overruns):
DeSaulnier (D), CA asked recorded vote – 2:32 PM
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YEAS 169 NAYS 257
REJECTED 2:37 PM
(Comte arose – no resolution thereon)
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On ordering the previous question on Rule #2:
Polis (D), CO asked recorded vote – 2:38 PM
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YEAS 241 NAYS 183
ORDERED 2:44 PM
On adoption of the rule:
Polis (D), CO asked recorded vote - 2:45 PM
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YEAS 243 NAYS 183
ADOPTED 2:51 PM
(Comte arose – no resolution thereon)
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Amendments (cont’d)
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Ryan, Tim (D), OH amend (#2)
Clarifies that alternative fuel vehicles are eligible for consideration and use of funding under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program.
ADOPTED - VOICE 3:11 PM
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Hunter (R), CA amend (#3):
Facilitates the supply of domestic aggregate for nationally significant freight and highway projects.
ADOPTED - VOICE 3:19 PM
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DeSaulnier (D), CA amend (#5):
Directs states and metropolitan planning organizations to develop publicly available criteria to prioritize transportation projects.
DeSaulnier (D), CA asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 3:25 PM
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Cartwright (D), PA amend (#6):
Strikes Subtitle C, except section 1314.
WITHDRAWN 3:30 PM
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Hunter (R), CA amend (#7):
Establishes a program to permit the use of love plant materials for roadside maintenance.
Hunter (R), CA asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 3:40 PM
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Denham (R), CA amend (#8):
Clarifies the intent of Congress and ensure the motor-carrier industry can operate under one standard when engaging in commerce. Pre-empts a patchwork of 50 different state meal and rest break laws to provide certainty for regional carriers doing business.
Denham (R), CA asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 3:54 PM
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Aguliar (D), CA amend (#9):
Requires that the DOT, in coordination with DOD, implement the recommendations of a report issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help veterans transition into civilian jobs driving commercial motor vehicles, including by obtaining commercial driver's license.
ADOPTED - VOICE 3:59 PM
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Hahn (D), CA amend (#10):
Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the feasibility, costs, and economic impact of burying power lines underground.
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WITHDRAWN 4:08 PM
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Heck (D), WA amend (#11):
Requires the DoT to develop a set of best practices for the installation and maintenance of green storm water infrastructure, and assist any state requesting help to develop a storm water management plan by providing guidance.
WITHDRAWN 4:16 PM
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King (R), IA amend (#12):
Requires that no funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
King (R), IA asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 4:29 PM
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Larsen (D), WA amend, as modified (#13):
Creates an expedited process for smaller TIFIA loans backed by local revenue sources, so they can be accessible to smaller cities and counties.
ADOPTED 4:33 PM
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Culberson (R), TX amend (#14):
Requires local transit entity to have a debt to equity ratio of at least 1:1 in order to be eligible for federal funds.
Culberson (R), TX asked recorded vote.
Chair postponed vote - 4:44 PM
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Meng (D), NY amend (#16):
Requires the Secretary to revise the crash investigation data collection system to include additional data regarding child restraint systems whenever there are child occupants present in vehicle crashes.
ADOPTED 4:48 PM
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Russell (R), OK amend (#17):
Prohibits Federal financial assistance to establish, maintain, operate, or otherwise support a streetcar service. This prohibition does not apply to contracts entered into before the date of enactment of this Act.
REJECTED 5:00 PM
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Edwards (D), MD amend (#18):
Gives USDOT authority to appoint and oversee the fed board members to the WMATA board, while currently GSA has this responsibility.