CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 15, 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, 16 Sep 2026 10:28:05 EDT Yes 10:44:18 P.M. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 16, 2026. 10:44:17 P.M. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 10:44:08 P.M. - Mr. Mrvan moved that the House do now adjourn. 10:34:02 P.M. - ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. 10:32:28 P.M. - Mr. Gill (TX) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on September 16. Agreed to without objection. 10:32:09 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 93 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:32:08 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 93 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 204 (Roll no. 307). 10:22:09 P.M. - H. Con. Res. 93 Considered as unfinished business. H. Con. Res. 93 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran." 10:22:08 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:22:06 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 306). 10:15:24 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 210 — "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"." 10:15:15 P.M. - H.R. 9500 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:15:14 P.M. - H.R. 9500 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 17 (Roll no. 305). 10:11:35 P.M. - H.R. 9500 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 9500 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses and to provide for increased taxpayer relief with respect to theft losses involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation." 10:11:34 P.M. - H.R. 2140 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:11:33 P.M. - H.R. 2140 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 343 - 79 (Roll no. 304). 10:07:08 P.M. - H.R. 2140 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2140 — "To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program." 10:06:59 P.M. - H.R. 4646 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:06:58 P.M. - H.R. 4646 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 303). 10:03:11 P.M. - H.R. 4646 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4646 — "To clarify that whistleblower protections described in section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, apply to any contract funded from amounts appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes." 10:03:10 P.M. - H.R. 8278 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:03:09 P.M. - H.R. 8278 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 7 (Roll no. 302). 9:57:57 P.M. - H.R. 8278 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 8278 — "To require certain supervisory agencies to assess their technological capabilities, and for other purposes." 9:57:56 P.M. - H.R. 2978 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 9:57:55 P.M. - H.R. 2978 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 7 (Roll no. 301). 9:30:51 P.M. - H.R. 2978 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2978 — "To permit State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies that receive eligible Federal grant funds to use such funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud, and to clarify that Federal law enforcement agencies may assist State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies in the use of tracing tools for blockchain and related technology, and for other purposes." 9:30:21 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15. 9:17:55 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes. 9:17:33 P.M. - The House received a communication from The Honorable Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Graves notified the Speaker that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met on September 15, 2026, in open session to consider 24 resolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. 9:16:44 P.M. - H.R. 9500 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 9:00:51 P.M. - H.R. 9500 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9500. 9:00:49 P.M. - H.R. 9500 Considered under suspension of the rules. 9:00:35 P.M. - H.R. 9500 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9500 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses and to provide for increased taxpayer relief with respect to theft losses involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation." 9:00:34 P.M. - H.R. 9499 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 9:00:29 P.M. - H.R. 9499 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 8:50:47 P.M. - H.R. 9499 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9499. 8:50:46 P.M. - H.R. 9499 Considered under suspension of the rules. 8:50:34 P.M. - H.R. 9499 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9499 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply tax return preparation penalties to improperly altered returns, and for other purposes." 8:50:29 P.M. - H.R. 9498 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 8:50:25 P.M. - H.R. 9498 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 8:37:52 P.M. - H.R. 9498 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9498. 8:37:50 P.M. - H.R. 9498 Considered under suspension of the rules. 8:37:39 P.M. - H.R. 9498 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9498 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate to appear as amicus curiae in Federal tax cases, and for other purposes." 8:37:37 P.M. - H.R. 9496 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 8:37:36 P.M. - H.R. 9496 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 8:28:54 P.M. - H.R. 9496 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9496. 8:28:53 P.M. - H.R. 9496 Considered under suspension of the rules. 8:28:38 P.M. - H.R. 9496 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9496 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes." 8:26:40 P.M. - H.R. 9616 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 8:26:25 P.M. - H.R. 9616 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 8:19:56 P.M. - H.R. 9616 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9616. 8:19:55 P.M. - H.R. 9616 Considered under suspension of the rules. 8:19:43 P.M. - H.R. 9616 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 9616 — "To establish a program for the recovery of critical materials from contaminated sites, and for other purposes." 8:18:47 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 210, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 8:18:17 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 8:02:43 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 210. 8:02:00 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210, and H.J. Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334. 8:01:55 P.M. - H.J. Res. 210 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. H.J. Res. 210 — "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"." 8:00:01 P.M. - H.R. 2140 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 7:52:42 P.M. - H.R. 2140 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2140. 7:52:41 P.M. - H.R. 2140 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:52:32 P.M. - H.R. 2140 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2140 — "To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program." 7:52:31 P.M. - H.R. 9615 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:52:27 P.M. - H.R. 9615 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 7:46:17 P.M. - H.R. 9615 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9615. 7:46:16 P.M. - H.R. 9615 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:46:06 P.M. - H.R. 9615 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9615 — "To support the recycling and recovery of lithium-ion batteries." 7:46:05 P.M. - H.R. 9617 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:46:00 P.M. - H.R. 9617 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 7:39:41 P.M. - H.R. 9617 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9617. 7:39:38 P.M. - H.R. 9617 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:39:14 P.M. - H.R. 9617 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 9617 — "To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy, and for other purposes." 7:38:54 P.M. - H.R. 8005 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 7:38:53 P.M. - H.R. 8005 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:38:50 P.M. - H.R. 8005 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 7:31:19 P.M. - H.R. 8005 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8005. 7:31:18 P.M. - H.R. 8005 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:31:09 P.M. - H.R. 8005 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 8005 — "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes." 7:31:07 P.M. - H.R. 2004 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:31:05 P.M. - H.R. 2004 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 7:24:57 P.M. - H.R. 2004 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2004. 7:24:56 P.M. - H.R. 2004 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:24:45 P.M. - H.R. 2004 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2004 — "To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes." 7:24:44 P.M. - H.R. 1266 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:24:39 P.M. - H.R. 1266 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 7:14:24 P.M. - H.R. 1266 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1266. 7:14:23 P.M. - H.R. 1266 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:13:56 P.M. - H.R. 1266 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1266 — "To prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes." 7:13:55 P.M. - S. 2398 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:13:51 P.M. - S. 2398 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 7:06:24 P.M. - S. 2398 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2398. 7:06:22 P.M. - S. 2398 Considered under suspension of the rules. 7:06:13 P.M. - S. 2398 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2398 — "To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes." 7:06:12 P.M. - H.R. 979 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 7:06:07 P.M. - H.R. 979 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:53:08 P.M. - H.R. 979 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 979. 6:53:07 P.M. - H.R. 979 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:52:53 P.M. - H.R. 979 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 979 — "To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes." 6:52:52 P.M. - S. 195 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:52:50 P.M. - S. 195 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:46:26 P.M. - S. 195 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 195. 6:46:25 P.M. - S. 195 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:46:14 P.M. - S. 195 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 195 — "To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes." 6:46:14 P.M. - H.R. 9339 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:46:12 P.M. - H.R. 9339 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:38:45 P.M. - H.R. 9339 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339. 6:38:44 P.M. - H.R. 9339 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:38:29 P.M. - H.R. 9339 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 9339 — "To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes." 6:38:28 P.M. - H.R. 9332 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:38:14 P.M. - H.R. 9332 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:30:42 P.M. - H.R. 9332 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9332. 6:30:41 P.M. - H.R. 9332 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:30:30 P.M. - H.R. 9332 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 9332 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional joint boards to study electric load forecasting, and for other purposes." 6:30:29 P.M. - H.R. 6633 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:30:27 P.M. - H.R. 6633 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 6:22:42 P.M. - H.R. 6633 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6633. 6:22:41 P.M. - H.R. 6633 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:22:31 P.M. - H.R. 6633 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6633 — "To establish a best-available transmission conductor standard for certain transmission projects under the Federal Power Act and to provide for presumptions regarding cost recovery for such conductors." 6:21:10 P.M. - H.R. 2846 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6:21:09 P.M. - H.R. 2846 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 6:12:51 P.M. - H.R. 2846 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2846. 6:12:49 P.M. - H.R. 2846 Considered under suspension of the rules. 6:12:13 P.M. - H.R. 2846 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2846 — "To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries)." 6:12:11 P.M. - H.R. 9340 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 5:35:11 P.M. - H.R. 9340 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9340. 5:35:09 P.M. - H.R. 9340 Considered under suspension of the rules. 5:35:00 P.M. - H.R. 9340 Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 9340 — "To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes." 5:34:16 P.M. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced. 5:28:04 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 5:28:02 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 300). 4:54:23 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 299). 4:47:10 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 Considered as unfinished business. H. Res. 1530 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ''California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ''California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes." 4:47:05 P.M. - H. Res. 1486 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 4:47:01 P.M. - H. Res. 1486 On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 147, 47 Present (Roll no. 298). 4:12:21 P.M. - H. Res. 1486 Mr. Fry moved to table the measure. 4:12:01 P.M. - H. Res. 1486 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1486 — "Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors." 3:46:13 P.M. - H. Res. 1486 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House. 3:45:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15. 2:18:45 P.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair. 2:17:46 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1530, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. 1:32:58 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1530. 1:27:53 P.M. - H. Res. 1530 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1530 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ''California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ''California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes." 1:22:12 P.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. 12:04:29 P.M. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Massie notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution. 12:03:10 P.M. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 12:03:06 P.M. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. 12:01:53 P.M. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben. 12:00:00 P.M. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15. 11:50:38 A.M. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today. 10:01:01 A.M. - MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business. 10:00:35 A.M. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Ralph Norman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 10:00:00 A.M. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.