07/30/09 10:49 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 685, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment.
07/30/09 10:48 AM
Amendment offered by Mr. Conaway.
07/30/09 10:48 AM
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 111-233 to increase and then decrease the Navy Operations & Maintenance account by $1 million with the intent of entertaining a discussion regarding the importance of providing additional funds from operation and maintenance for the Department of the Navy, Financial Improvement Program (FIP) to accelerate the transformation of financial management processes and internal controls.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Murtha amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Young (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
07/30/09 10:33 AM
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 111-233 to (1) provide that funds be made available for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting from within the funds available; (2) increase the amount available for transfer to the Fisher House and Suites; (3) redirect funds otherwise available for advance procurement of additional F-22 aircraft, and provide for spare and repair parts including engines for the F-22 and C-17, aircraft defensive systems, and aircraft weapon systems; (4) include a technical revision in the Defense Health Program and shift $26,000,000 from operation and maintenance funding to research, development, test and evaluation; (5) prohibit further outsourcing of utility functions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; (6) make additional funds available for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense; (7) prohibit conversion of government-owned ammunition plants; and (8) allow for funds to be transferred to the Coast Guard for operating expenses.
07/30/09 10:33 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 685, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Murtha amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Murtha.
07/30/09 10:30 AM
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
07/30/09 10:27 AM
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Broun (GA) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution.
07/30/09 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jackson to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
07/30/09 10:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
07/30/09 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
