CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
115TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:00:01 EDT
Yes
10:53:52 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 26, 2018.
10:53:48 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:47 P.M. -
Mr. Rothfus moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:48:10 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
10:47:53 P.M. -
H.R. 5433
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:47:41 P.M. -
H.R. 5433
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:36:53 P.M. -
H.R. 5433
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5433.
10:36:49 P.M. -
H.R. 5433
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:36:41 P.M. -
H.R. 5433
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5433 — "To require the Secretary of State to design and establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) to improve Department of State cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the Department of State, and for other purposes."
10:36:11 P.M. -
S. 1595
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:36:10 P.M. -
S. 1595
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:20:46 P.M. -
S. 1595
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1595.
10:20:42 P.M. -
S. 1595
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:20:27 P.M. -
S. 1595
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1595 — "To amend the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to impose additional sanctions with respect to Hizballah, and for other purposes."
10:19:46 P.M. -
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1017.
10:18:38 P.M. -
H.R. 6398
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:18:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6398
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:01:47 P.M. -
H.R. 6398
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6398.
10:01:46 P.M. -
H.R. 6398
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10:01:14 P.M. -
H.R. 6398
Mr. Norman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6398 — "To authorize the Department of Energy to conduct collaborative research with the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to improve healthcare services for veterans in the United States, and for other purposes."
10:01:13 P.M. -
H.R. 6229
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:01:12 P.M. -
H.R. 6229
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:43:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6229
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6229.
9:42:59 P.M. -
H.R. 6229
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:42:21 P.M. -
H.R. 6229
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6229 — "To authorize the programs of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes."
9:42:20 P.M. -
H.R. 5509
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:42:19 P.M. -
H.R. 5509
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:23:56 P.M. -
H.R. 5509
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5509.
9:23:54 P.M. -
H.R. 5509
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:23:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5509
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5509 — "To direct the National Science Foundation to provide grants for research about STEM education approaches and the STEM-related workforce, and for other purposes."
9:22:50 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:22:44 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
9:22:23 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to without objection.
9:22:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, Amendment to request that the Secretary of the Interior add the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historc Places.
9:22:12 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 460 — "Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the rich history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places."
9:21:39 P.M. -
H. Res. 460
Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
9:21:36 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:21:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
9:21:20 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
On agreeing to the McClintock amendment; Agreed to without objection.
9:21:18 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
An amendment, offered by Mr. McClintock, to request that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places.
9:21:05 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 418 — "Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places."
9:20:55 P.M. -
H. Res. 418
Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
9:20:33 P.M. -
H.R. 46
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:20:32 P.M. -
H.R. 46
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
9:20:12 P.M. -
H.R. 46
Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment.
9:19:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5585
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:19:41 P.M. -
H.R. 5585
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
9:14:38 P.M. -
H.R. 5585
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5585.
9:14:36 P.M. -
H.R. 5585
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:14:29 P.M. -
H.R. 5585
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5585 — "To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission."
9:14:19 P.M. -
H.R. 6599
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:14:17 P.M. -
H.R. 6599
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9:11:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6599
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6599.
9:11:33 P.M. -
H.R. 6599
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:10:57 P.M. -
H.R. 6599
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6599 — "To modify the application of temporary limited appointment regulations to the National Park Service, and for other purposes."
9:10:51 P.M. -
H.R. 5420
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McClintock objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
9:07:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5420
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5420.
9:07:41 P.M. -
H.R. 5420
Considered under suspension of the rules.
9:07:05 P.M. -
H.R. 5420
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5420 — "To authorize the acquisition of land for addition to the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in the State of New York, and for other purposes."
9:07:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
9:07:01 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9:06:59 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:56:55 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6687.
8:56:53 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:56:43 P.M. -
H.R. 6687
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6687 — "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Point Reyes National Seashore in the State of California consistent with Congress' longstanding intent to maintain working dairies and ranches on agricultural property as part of the seashore's unique historic, cultural, scenic and natural values, and for other purposes."
8:56:12 P.M. -
H.R. 6299
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:56:10 P.M. -
H.R. 6299
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:53:59 P.M. -
H.R. 6299
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6299.
8:53:57 P.M. -
H.R. 6299
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:53:41 P.M. -
H.R. 6299
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6299 — "To modify the process of the Secretary of the Interior for examining certain mining claims on Federal lands in Storey County, Nevada, to facilitate certain pinyon-juniper-related projects in Lincoln County, Nevada, to modify the boundaries of certain wilderness areas in the State of Nevada, to fully implement the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act, and for other purposes."
8:52:52 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:52:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:52:48 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:49:06 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6013.
8:49:04 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:49:02 P.M. -
H.R. 6013
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6013 — "To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to establish January 31 of each year as the Federal closing date for duck hunting season and to establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel, and for other purposes."
8:47:36 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:47:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:47:31 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:19:49 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1872.
8:19:48 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:19:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1872
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1872 — "To promote access for United States officials, journalists, and other citizens to Tibetan areas of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes."
8:19:16 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
8:19:14 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:19:12 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8:11:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6580.
8:11:01 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8:10:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6580
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6580 — "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for expedited naturalization processes for the alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment, and for other purposes."
8:10:14 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 72
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:10:10 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 72
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:49:28 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 72
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 72.
7:49:27 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 72
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:48:56 P.M. -
H. Con. Res. 72
Mr. Rutherford moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Con. Res. 72 — "Expressing the sense of Congress that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged."
7:47:32 P.M. -
H.R. 6847
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:47:30 P.M. -
H.R. 6847
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:21:10 P.M. -
H.R. 6847
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6847.
7:21:09 P.M. -
H.R. 6847
Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:20:46 P.M. -
H.R. 6847
Mrs. Roby moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6847 — "To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand and strengthen Federal sex offenses, to reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, and for other purposes."
7:19:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2327
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Stivers asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 2327, a bill originally introduced by Representative DeSantis, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:19:20 P.M. -
S. 2559
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:19:19 P.M. -
S. 2559
On passage Passed without objection.
7:18:53 P.M. -
S. 2559
Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2559 — "To amend title 17, United States Code, to implement the Marrakesh Treaty, and for other purposes."
7:18:53 P.M. -
S. 2559
Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
7:18:36 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 48
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:18:34 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 48
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
7:18:02 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 48
Considered by unanimous consent. S. Con. Res. 48 — "Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551."
7:18:02 P.M. -
S. Con. Res. 48
Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
7:17:33 P.M. -
H.R. 1551
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:17:32 P.M. -
H.R. 1551
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
7:17:10 P.M. -
H.R. 1551
Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment.
7:14:00 P.M. -
Mr. Collins (GA) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1077.
7:13:44 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:42 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6735 — "To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for Department of Homeland Security internet websites, and for other purposes."
7:12:46 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:12:45 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 5 (Roll no. 401).
7:00:47 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6369 — "To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate the inclusion of option years in the award price for sole source contracts, and for other purposes."
7:00:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:00:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 6 (Roll no. 400).
6:34:48 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6368 — "To encourage R&D small business set-asides, to encourage SBIR and STTR participants to serve as mentors under the Small Business Administration's mentor-protege program, to promote the use of interagency contracts, and for other purposes."
6:34:40 P.M. -
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:34:04 P.M. -
H.R. 5075
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:34:02 P.M. -
H.R. 5075
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:20:44 P.M. -
H.R. 5075
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5075.
6:20:42 P.M. -
H.R. 5075
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:20:31 P.M. -
H.R. 5075
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5075 — "To encourage, enhance, and integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the United States, and for other purposes."
6:20:30 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
6:20:28 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:20:26 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:10:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6758.
6:10:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:10:24 P.M. -
H.R. 6758
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6758 — "To direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, to study and provide recommendations to promote the participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system, to extend by 8 years the Patent and Trademark Office's authority to set the amounts for the fees it charges, and for other purposess."
6:09:15 P.M. -
S. 791
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:09:13 P.M. -
S. 791
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:02:20 P.M. -
S. 791
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 791.
6:02:17 P.M. -
S. 791
Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:02:06 P.M. -
S. 791
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 791 — "To amend the Small Business Act to expand intellectual property education and training for small businesses, and for other purposes."
6:01:40 P.M. -
H.R. 6382
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:01:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6382
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:52:52 P.M. -
H.R. 6382
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6382.
5:52:51 P.M. -
H.R. 6382
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:52:25 P.M. -
H.R. 6382
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6382 — "To amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report certain information to the Congress and to the President, and for other purposes."
5:52:21 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Chabot objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:45:37 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6369.
5:45:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:27 P.M. -
H.R. 6369
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6369 — "To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate the inclusion of option years in the award price for sole source contracts, and for other purposes."
5:45:15 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Chabot objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
5:39:10 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6368.
5:37:35 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 48.
5:33:57 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6368.
5:33:55 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:33:44 P.M. -
H.R. 6368
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6368 — "To encourage R&D small business set-asides, to encourage SBIR and STTR participants to serve as mentors under the Small Business Administration's mentor-protege program, to promote the use of interagency contracts, and for other purposes."
5:33:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6367
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:33:34 P.M. -
H.R. 6367
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:24:33 P.M. -
H.R. 6367
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6367.
5:24:32 P.M. -
H.R. 6367
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:23:52 P.M. -
H.R. 6367
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6367 — "To amend the Small Business Act to specify what credit is given for certain subcontractors and to provide a dispute process for non-payment to subcontractors, and for other purposes."
5:23:32 P.M. -
H.R. 6330
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:23:30 P.M. -
H.R. 6330
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6330
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6330.
5:16:01 P.M. -
H.R. 6330
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:00 P.M. -
H.R. 6330
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6330 — "To amend the Small Business Act to modify the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns."
5:15:29 P.M. -
H.R. 6316
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:15:27 P.M. -
H.R. 6316
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:29 P.M. -
H.R. 6316
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6316.
5:08:28 P.M. -
H.R. 6316
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:08:20 P.M. -
H.R. 6316
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6316 — "To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes."
5:08:11 P.M. -
H.R. 6347
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:09 P.M. -
H.R. 6347
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:00:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6347
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6347.
5:00:49 P.M. -
H.R. 6347
Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:37 P.M. -
H.R. 6347
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6347 — "To adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) program to bring them into line with the thresholds used by the Federal banking regulators, and for other purposes."
5:00:19 P.M. -
H.R. 6348
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:15 P.M. -
H.R. 6348
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:50:37 P.M. -
H.R. 6348
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6348.
4:50:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6348
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:20 P.M. -
H.R. 6348
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6348 — "To adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds under the section 504 program to bring them into line with the thresholds used by the Federal banking regulators, and for other purposes."
4:50:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
4:49:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:49:55 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:43:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.
4:43:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Mr. McKinley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2278 — "To extend the authorization of the Uranium Mill Tailing Radiation Control Act of 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colorado."
4:43:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2278
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:42:04 P.M. -
S. 2553
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:42:00 P.M. -
S. 2553
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:27:11 P.M. -
S. 2553
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2553.
4:27:09 P.M. -
S. 2553
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:27:00 P.M. -
S. 2553
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2553 — "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding the prices for certain drugs and biologicals."
4:26:28 P.M. -
S. 2554
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:26:00 P.M. -
S. 2554
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:05:59 P.M. -
S. 2554
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2554.
4:05:57 P.M. -
S. 2554
Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:05:33 P.M. -
S. 2554
Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2554 — "To ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees."
4:05:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2389
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:04:47 P.M. -
H.R. 2389
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:08 P.M. -
H.R. 2389
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2389.
3:56:07 P.M. -
H.R. 2389
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:56:05 P.M. -
H.R. 2389
Mr. McKinley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2389 — "To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other purposes."
3:55:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6511
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:55:34 P.M. -
H.R. 6511
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:52 P.M. -
H.R. 6511
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6511.
3:43:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6511
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:38 P.M. -
H.R. 6511
Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6511 — "To authorize the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to lease underutilized Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities, and for other purposes."
3:43:09 P.M. -
H.R. 1320
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:43:08 P.M. -
H.R. 1320
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:29:40 P.M. -
H.R. 1320
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1320.
3:29:39 P.M. -
H.R. 1320
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:29:28 P.M. -
H.R. 1320
Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1320 — "To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 related to Nuclear Regulatory Commission user fees and annual charges, and for other purposes."
3:28:45 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3:28:43 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:28:41 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:04:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6378.
3:04:49 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:04:36 P.M. -
H.R. 6378
Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6378 — "To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes."
3:02:25 P.M. -
S. 3479
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:23 P.M. -
S. 3479
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:54:47 P.M. -
S. 3479
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3479.
2:54:45 P.M. -
S. 3479
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:54:21 P.M. -
S. 3479
Mr. Arrington moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3479 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."
2:54:20 P.M. -
H.R. 2634
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:54:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2634
On passage Passed without objection.
2:54:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2634
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 2634 — "To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the "Sergeant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility"."
2:53:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2634
Mr. DesJarlais asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:52:11 P.M. -
H.R. 6742
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:52:10 P.M. -
H.R. 6742
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:44:18 P.M. -
H.R. 6742
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6742.
2:44:16 P.M. -
H.R. 6742
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:44:05 P.M. -
H.R. 6742
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6742 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that appropriate officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection are equipped with secure radios or other two-way communication devices, supported by system interoperability, and for other purposes."
2:43:50 P.M. -
H.R. 6620
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:43:48 P.M. -
H.R. 6620
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:33:35 P.M. -
H.R. 6620
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6620.
2:33:32 P.M. -
H.R. 6620
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:33:13 P.M. -
H.R. 6620
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6620 — "To require the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a threat assessment relating to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes."
2:32:51 P.M. -
H.R. 6740
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:32:49 P.M. -
H.R. 6740
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:18:08 P.M. -
H.R. 6740
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6740.
2:18:03 P.M. -
H.R. 6740
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:17:34 P.M. -
H.R. 6740
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6740 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Border Tunnel Task Forces, and for other purposes."
2:17:23 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McCaul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2:08:41 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6735.
2:08:38 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:08:29 P.M. -
H.R. 6735
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6735 — "To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a vulnerability disclosure policy for Department of Homeland Security internet websites, and for other purposes."
2:07:03 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:07:02 P.M. -
Cyberspace Solarium Commission - Pursuant to Section 1652(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232), the Democratic Leader appointed The Honorable James Langevin of Rhode Island, Chairman and the Honorable Patrick Murphy of Bristol, Pennsylvania.
2:06:16 P.M. -
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 notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 25, 2018 at 11:49 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2259.
2:01:24 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:01:03 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Norton to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:01:01 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:00:08 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00:05 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.
12:04:37 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:30 P.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:05 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:01 P.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.