CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 22, 2026 119TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION en-us Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:01 EDT 1:10:57 P.M. - H. Res. 1182 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1182. 1:10:00 P.M. - H. Res. 1182 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. 1:09:55 P.M. - H. Res. 1182 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. H. Res. 1182 — "Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities." 1:09:25 P.M. - ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. David Scott, the whole number of the House is 430. 1:09:19 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 22. 12:25:50 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 12:25:41 P.M. - H. Res. 1189 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:25:39 P.M. - H. Res. 1189 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 206 (Roll no. 131). 12:06:43 P.M. - H. Res. 1189 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 179 (Roll no. 130). 11:10:27 A.M. - H. Res. 1189 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 1189 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes." 11:09:34 A.M. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1189, and on agreeing to the resolution, if ordered, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 11:02:46 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle. 11:02:23 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Luttrell to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 11:02:18 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 11:00:50 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben. 11:00:35 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 11:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.