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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 4, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION

1:12 A.M. -

The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 43. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on September 4, 2007.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Shea-Porter moved that the House do now adjourn.

Ms. Shea-Porter asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Sept. 5. Agreed to without objection.

APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE - The Speaker appointed the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer and the Honorable Chris Van Hollen to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through September 4, 2007.

H.R. 3222:: making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes

1:11 A.M. -

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 13 (Roll no. 846).

12:55 A.M. -

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

12:54 A.M. -

The previous question was ordered without objection.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3222.

12:53 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 109 - 301 (Roll no. 845).

12:50 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 57 - 353 (Roll no. 844).

12:45 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 312 (Roll no. 843).

12:42 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Campbell (CA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 91 - 317 (Roll no. 842).

12:38 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Walberg amendment Failed by recorded vote: 126 - 284 (Roll no. 841).

12:35 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 249 (Roll no. 840).

12:30 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 94 - 311 (Roll no. 839).

12:26 A.M. -

On agreeing to the Sessions amendment Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 259 (Roll no. 838).

12:04 A.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.

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 later in the legislative day.

11:59 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the National Drug Intelligence Center, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

11:58 P.M. -

11:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the Lewis Center for Education Research.

11:47 P.M. -

11:39 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for the Doyle Center for Manufacturing Technology.

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

11:34 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for Concurrent Technologies Corporation.

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by voice vote.

11:26 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to prohibit funds to be used for Marine Desalination Systems, Inc., in St. Petersburg, Florida.

On agreeing to the Campbell (CA) amendment Failed by voice vote.

11:21 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.

11:20 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell (CA).

: An amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used for Swimmer Detection Sonar Network.

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 later in the legislative day.

11:15 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Campbell amendment.

11:14 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Campbell (CA).

: An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds under the heading "Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army" may be used for the Paint Shield for Protecting People From Microbial Threats.

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

11:10 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Walberg.

: An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a grant or contract based on the race, ethnicity, or sex of the grant applicant or prospective contractor.

11:09 P.M. -

By unanimous consent, the Castle amendment was withdrawn.

11:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castle amendment pending reservation of a point of order.

Amendment offered by Mr. Castle.

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

11:06 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Inslee.

: An amendment to prohibit the use of funds to be used to waive or modify regulations promulgated under chapter 43, 71, 75,or 77 of title 5, United States Code.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Franks(AZ) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Franks(AZ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

11:00 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks(AZ) amendment.

10:59 P.M. -

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

10:58 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Issa.

10:57 P.M. -

10:51 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

: An amendment to limit the use of funds for the Presidio Trust.

10:50 P.M. -

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

10:46 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sessions amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sessions.

: An amendment numbered 10 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the uses of funds to be used to perform any cost study pursuant to the provisions of OMB Circular A-76 if the study being performed exceeds a period of 24 months after initiation of such study with respect to a single function activity or 30 months after initiation of such study for a multi-function activity.

10:45 P.M. -

By unanimous consent, the Rogers (MI) amendment was withdrawn.

10:44 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers(MI) amendment.

10:43 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Rogers (MI).

: An amendment numbered 8 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funds appropriated for cooperative threat reduction programs.

10:42 P.M. -

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Ross to act as Chairman of the Committee.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union to a previous special order.

Considered a previous order of the House.

10:40 P.M. -

Consideration initiated a previous order of the House.

S. Con. Res. 43:: providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives

10:39 P.M. -

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

10:38 P.M. -

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

10:37 P.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 187 (Roll no. 837).

S. 1927:: to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes

10:19 P.M. -

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 183 (Roll no. 836).

9:59 P.M. -

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

8:31 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1927.

Considered pursuant to a previous order.

Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

H.R. 3311:: to authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction, and for other purposes

8:26 P.M. -

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Under the special order previously agreed to, the Chair announced that the Senate amendment to H.R. 3311 was before the House.

8:24 P.M. -

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that, during further proceedings today in the House and in the Committee of the Whole, the Chair be authorized to reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any question that otherwise could be subjected to five-minute voting under clause 8 or 9 of rule 20 or under clause 6 of rule 18. Agreed to without objection.

8:18 P.M. -

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that, (1) the House hereby concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3311; and (2) that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of August 4, 2007, to consider S. 1927 in the House under a specified outline of terms; and (3) that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of August 4, 2007, for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House for consideration of H.R. 3222; the first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with; all points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI; points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived; and no general debate shall be in order and the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five

H.R. 2776:: to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation

8:17 P.M. -

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, H.R. 2776 is laid on the table.

8:16 P.M. -

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the text of H.R. 2776, as passed by the House, is appended at the end of the text of H.R. 3221 as new matter.

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

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 189 (Roll no. 835).

7:54 P.M. -

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 65 - 346 (Roll no. 834).

7:16 P.M. -

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

7:07 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions on H.R. 2776. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section entitled Amendment of 1986 Code; Table of Contents.

7:06 P.M. -

Mr. English (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

6:05 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2776.

6:04 P.M. -

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 hours 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. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and the Committee of the Whole.

6:03 P.M. -

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 615.

H.R. 3221:: moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure

6:02 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. 3221.

H. Res. 623:: raising a question of the privileges of the House

On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 182 (Roll no. 833).

5:46 P.M. -

Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.

5:40 P.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 3221:: moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure

5:39 P.M. -

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 172 (Roll no. 832).

5:23 P.M. -

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 244 (Roll no. 831).

4:58 P.M. -

Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton (TX) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text.

Mr. Barton (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committees of jurisdiction.

4:55 P.M. -

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:54 P.M. -

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3221.

On agreeing to the Cleaver amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 196 (Roll no. 830).

4:50 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Sali amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 402 - 9 (Roll no. 829).

4:46 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Arcuri amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 245 (Roll no. 828).

4:39 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Udall (NM) amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 190 (Roll no. 827).

4:15 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 Sarbanes amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:13 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sarbanes amendment.

4:12 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Sarbanes.

: An amendment numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require

4:11 P.M. -

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

4:02 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cleaver amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Cleaver.

: An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to prohibit any Federal agency, including any office of the legislative branch, from acquiring a light duty motor vehicle or medium duty motor vehicle that is not a low greenhouse gas emitting vehicle.

4:01 P.M. -

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

3:59 P.M. -

ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Solis asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 3221 pursuant to H. Res. 615, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule 18 and clauses 8 and 9 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3221 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Solis moved that the Committee rise.

3:58 P.M. -

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

3:52 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Solis amendment.

3:51 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Ms. Solis.

: An amendment numbered 21 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require an assessment of current and anticipated needs of developing countries in adapting to climate change, which includes a strategy to address these needs and an identification of funding sources for such purposes.

On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.

3:47 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).

: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to make findings regarding fuel supplies and expresses teh Sense of Congress that the U.S. should further global energy security and promote democratic development in resource rich foreign countries by encouraging further participation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and other international initiatives.

3:46 P.M. -

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

3:43 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Holt.

: An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require the Center for Climate Change Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency to examine the potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that would help businesses and consumers to plan their travel and avoid delays, including web-based realtime transit information systems, congestion information systems, carpool information systems, parking information systems, freight route management, and traffic management systems.

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

3:40 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tauscher amendment.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Tauscher.

: An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to create a pilot program in urbanized and other than urbanized areas to increase the use of vanpooling and the number of vanpools in service.

3:39 P.M. -

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

3:32 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Giffords amendment.

Amendment offered by Ms. Giffords.

: An amendment numbered 17 printed in House Report 110-300 to create a Solar Energy Industries Research and Promotion Board to increase consumer awareness nationwide of solar energy options and appropriate certifications. The solar program would be funded entirely by a small portion of industry revenues and no appropriations are authorized.

3:31 P.M. -

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

3:24 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wu amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Wu.

: An amendment numbered 16 printed in House Report 110-300 to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for universities to research and develop renewable energy technologies. Priority is given to universities in low income and rural communities with proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation. The amendment also authorizes $25 million for the total program.

3:23 P.M. -

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

3:16 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castle amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Castle.

: An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 110-300 to require the Minerals Management Service to submit a report to Congress on the status of regulations required to be issued with respect to offshore wind energy production.

3:15 P.M. -

On agreeing to the Welch (VT) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:08 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch (VT) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Welch (VT).

: An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 110-300 to establish a grant program for Colleges and Universities to invest in sustainable and efficient energy projects, up to $1 million for efficiency and $500,000 for sustainability.

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

3:04 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sail amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Sali.

: An amendment numbered 13 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to provide a sense of the Congress to recognize and support large and small scale conventional hydropower.

By unanimous consent, the Murphy (CT) amendment was withdrawn.

3:00 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Murphy (CT).

: An amendment numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require the FERC to hold one public meeting before issuing a permit, license, or authorization that will affect land use when a public meeting is requested by at least five individuals or an organization representing 30 or more people. If a request for reconsideration is granted and the request was filed before enactment of this section and a hearing had not been held before the permit or authorization concerned was issued, the Commission must hold a hearing.

On agreeing to the Barton (TX) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:58 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Barton (TX).

: An amendment numbered 11 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300.

2:56 P.M. -

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

2:48 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hodes amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Hodes.

: An amendment numbered 10 printed in part B of House Report 110-300 to order the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the renewable energy system rebate program for homes and small businesses, described in section 206-c of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The study would require a plan for the program if it were funded, and determine the minimum amount the program would need to be viable.

2:47 P.M. -

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

2:34 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arcuri amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Arcuri.

: An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to repeal the availability of Federal eminent domain authority for use by companies permitted by FERC to construct or modify transmission lines within National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors. In place of this, the amendment would amend section 216(e) of the Federal Power Act to require permitted companies to proceed in accordance with state law.

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

2:31 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schwartz amendment.

2:30 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Ms. Schwartz.

: An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require all federal government agencies to change their acquisitions rules for planning meetings and conferences to consider the environmentally preferable features and practices of a vendor, similar to the acquisition rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.

On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

2:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Van Hollen.

: An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to add a sixth policy option to H.R. 3221' s existing "State Must Consider" language asking state regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities to consider "offering home energy audits, publicizing the financial and environmental benefits associated with home energy efficiency improvements and educating homeowners about all existing federal and state incentives, including the availability of low-cost loans.

2:24 P.M. -

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

1:41 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Udall (NM) amendment.

1:40 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Udall (NM).

: An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to require electric suppliers, other than governmental entities and rural electric cooperatives, to provide 15 percent of their electricity using renewable energy resources by the year 2020. Allows 4 percent of the requirement to be satisfied with electricity efficiency measures.

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

1:36 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Terry amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Terry.

: An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to add a section to accelerate the adoption of geothermal heat pumps by the Federal government.

1:35 P.M. -

The Committee resumed its sitting.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate also passed H.R. 2025.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1896, S. 1772, S. 496, H.R. 2358 amended, H.R. 1260, H.R. 1335, H.R. 1384, H.R. 1434, H.R. 1617, H.R. 1722, H.R. 2077, H.R. 2078, H.R. 2127, H.R. 2309, H.R. 2563, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2688, H.R. 3006, and H.R. 1425. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 43.

COMMITTEE ROSE INFORMALLY - The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

H.R. 3221:: moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure

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

1:31 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pitts amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Pitts.

: An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 110-300 to except boilers that operate without the need for electricity supply from the energy efficiency requirements in section 9003(4) of the bill, regarding appliance efficiency.

1:30 P.M. -

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

1:25 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hooley amendment.

1:24 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Ms. Hooley.

: An amendment numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 110-300 to title IX authorizes the Administrator of the EPA to enter into an arrangement with the Secretary of Education & the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of how sustainable building features such as energy efficiency affect multiple perceived indoor environmental quality stressors on students in K-12 schools. The authorization for carrying out this section $200,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012.

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

1:21 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shays amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Shays.

: An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 110-300 to double the current level of funding for 2007 and 2008 for the weatherization assistance program in section 9034(a).

1:20 P.M. -

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

1:14 P.M. -

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 615, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.

Amendment offered by Mr. Blumenauer.

: An amendment numbered 1 printed in part B of House Report 110-300 to title IX would encourage natural gas utilities to plan for and prioritize energy efficiency. It requires state regulators to consider crafting rate policies that align utility revenue recovery measures with incentives for energy conservation.

11:09 A.M. -

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 2 hours and 15 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3221.

The Speaker designated the Honorable David R. Obey 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. 615 and Rule XVIII.

11:08 A.M. -

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 615.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1927.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2007, at 10:15 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 3311 with an amendment and that the Senate passed S. 1927.

H. Res. 615:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2776) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation

11:07 A.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 191 (Roll no. 826).

10:58 A.M. -

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 186 (Roll no. 825).

10:16 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 615.

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 136 - 246 (Roll no. 824).

9:51 A.M. -

Mr. Westmoreland moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 615:: providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2776) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation

9:25 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 615.

9:18 A.M. -

Considered as privileged matter.

9:05 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 of the aisle.

9:04 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Sarbanes to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:03 A.M. -

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Sensenbrenner 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. Mr. Sensenbrenner demanded the Yeas and Nays and made a point of order that a quorum was not present. The Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.

9:01 A.M. -

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

9:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.