CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 16, 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:01 EDT Yes 12:15:32 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2026. 12:15:31 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 12:15:23 P.M. - Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn. 11:43:12 A.M. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. 11:41:40 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed with one minute speeches. 11:41:00 A.M. - Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent that, when the House adjourns on Thursday, July 16, 2026, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, and further when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet on Monday, July 20, 2026, at noon for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection. 11:23:32 A.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 11:22:55 A.M. - H.R. 4970 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4970, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. 11:22:46 A.M. - H.R. 1420 ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1420, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. 11:16:45 A.M. - H.R. 9237 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed. 11:16:29 A.M. - H.R. 9237 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249). 10:51:22 A.M. - H.R. 9237 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9237 — "To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs." 10:51:04 A.M. - H.R. 5362 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:51:01 A.M. - H.R. 5362 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 248). 10:17:42 A.M. - H.R. 5362 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5362 — "To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic"." 10:16:38 A.M. - H.R. 9237 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9237, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deluzio demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 10:16:14 A.M. - H.R. 9237 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. 10:16:01 A.M. - H.R. 9237 Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 10:15:28 A.M. - H.R. 9237 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 9:12:36 A.M. - H.R. 9237 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237. 9:11:48 A.M. - H.R. 9237 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill. 9:11:43 A.M. - H.R. 9237 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. H.R. 9237 — "To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs." 9:06:25 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. 9:04:37 A.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Taylor to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 9:04:32 A.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 9:02:57 A.M. - Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Jon Thomas, Diocese of Camden, Camden, New Jersey. 9:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.