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119th Congress, 2nd Session

April 21, 2026

Floor Activity Summary04/21/2026

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04:15:45 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
03:56:18 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
03:55:39 pm H. Res. 1202 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:55:35 pm H. Res. 1202 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
03:55:26 pm H. Res. 1202 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1202 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
03:55:05 pm Mr. Moore (WV) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on April 22. Agreed to without objection.
03:54:40 pm S. 1020 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:54:39 pm S. 1020 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129).
03:44:18 pm S. 1020 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1020 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects."
03:44:17 pm H.R. 2493 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:44:16 pm H.R. 2493 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128).
03:37:22 pm H.R. 2493 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2493 — "To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care."
03:36:27 pm H.R. 5201 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:36:26 pm H.R. 5201 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 127).
03:00:48 pm H.R. 5201 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5201 — "To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes."
03:00:29 pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business is the question on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
03:00:21 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 21.
02:49:22 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
02:49:00 pm S. 1020 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.
02:42:03 pm S. 1020 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
02:42:01 pm S. 1020 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:42:00 pm S. 1020 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1020 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects."
02:41:51 pm H.R. 3419 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:41:46 pm H.R. 3419 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:35:59 pm H.R. 3419 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3419.
02:35:58 pm H.R. 3419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:35:43 pm H.R. 3419 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3419 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs."
02:35:23 pm H.R. 2493 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.
02:26:52 pm H.R. 2493 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
02:26:51 pm H.R. 2493 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:26:42 pm H.R. 2493 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2493 — "To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care."
02:26:41 pm H.R. 2319 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:26:39 pm H.R. 2319 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:14:26 pm H.R. 2319 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2319.
02:14:24 pm H.R. 2319 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:14:15 pm H.R. 2319 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2319 — "To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a review to evaluate the status of research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations, and for other purposes."
02:13:41 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
02:13:10 pm 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 resignation of the gentlewoman from Florida, Ms. Cherfilus-McCormick, the whole number of the House is 431.
02:12:26 pm The House received a communication from Representative Cherfilus-McCormick wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 1:30 p.m. on April 21, 2026.
02:11:45 pm H.R. 6387 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6387, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dexter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
02:11:37 pm H.R. 6387 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
02:11:17 pm H.R. 6387 Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02:10:55 pm H.R. 6387 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
01:17:11 pm H.R. 6387 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.
01:16:44 pm H.R. 6387 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
01:16:39 pm H.R. 6387 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. H.R. 6387 — "To amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk."
01:12:33 pm H. Res. 1189 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1189, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:21:19 pm H. Res. 1189 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1189.
12:16:38 pm H. Res. 1189 Considered as privileged matter. 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."
12:06:54 pm 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.
12:06:50 pm H. Res. 1201 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:45 pm H. Res. 1201 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:06:37 pm H. Res. 1201 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1201 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
12:05:49 pm The House received a communication from the Honorable Jefferson Shreve. Mr. Shreve submitted his resignation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:41 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walkinshaw to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:38 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:03 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:00:58 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 21.
10:52:57 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:13 am 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.
10:00:36 am The Speaker designated the Honorable Zachary Nunn to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
04:15:45 pm SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
03:56:18 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
03:55:39 pm Bills: H. Res. 1202 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:55:35 pm Bills: H. Res. 1202 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
03:55:26 pm Bills: H. Res. 1202 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1202 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
03:55:05 pm Mr. Moore (WV) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on April 22. Agreed to without objection.
03:54:40 pm Bills: S. 1020 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:54:39 pm Bills: S. 1020 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129).
03:44:18 pm Bills: S. 1020 Considered as unfinished business. S. 1020 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects."
03:44:17 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:44:16 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 4 (Roll no. 128).
03:37:22 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2493 — "To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care."
03:36:27 pm Bills: H.R. 5201 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:36:26 pm Bills: H.R. 5201 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 127).
03:00:48 pm Bills: H.R. 5201 Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5201 — "To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes."
03:00:29 pm UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business is the question on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
03:00:21 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 21.
02:49:22 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
02:49:00 pm Bills: S. 1020 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.
02:42:03 pm Bills: S. 1020 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
02:42:01 pm Bills: S. 1020 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:42:00 pm Bills: S. 1020 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 1020 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects."
02:41:51 pm Bills: H.R. 3419 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:41:46 pm Bills: H.R. 3419 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:35:59 pm Bills: H.R. 3419 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3419.
02:35:58 pm Bills: H.R. 3419 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:35:43 pm Bills: H.R. 3419 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3419 — "To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs."
02:35:23 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 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.
02:26:52 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2493.
02:26:51 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:26:42 pm Bills: H.R. 2493 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2493 — "To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care."
02:26:41 pm Bills: H.R. 2319 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:26:39 pm Bills: H.R. 2319 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:14:26 pm Bills: H.R. 2319 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2319.
02:14:24 pm Bills: H.R. 2319 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:14:15 pm Bills: H.R. 2319 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2319 — "To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a review to evaluate the status of research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations, and for other purposes."
02:13:41 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
02:13:10 pm 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 resignation of the gentlewoman from Florida, Ms. Cherfilus-McCormick, the whole number of the House is 431.
02:12:26 pm The House received a communication from Representative Cherfilus-McCormick wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 1:30 p.m. on April 21, 2026.
02:11:45 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6387, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Dexter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
02:11:37 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
02:11:17 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 Ms. Dexter moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02:10:55 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
01:17:11 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6387.
01:16:44 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.
01:16:39 pm Bills: H.R. 6387 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. H.R. 6387 — "To amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk."
01:12:33 pm Bills: H. Res. 1189 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1189, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:21:19 pm Bills: H. Res. 1189 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1189.
12:16:38 pm Bills: H. Res. 1189 Considered as privileged matter. 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."
12:06:54 pm 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.
12:06:50 pm Bills: H. Res. 1201 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:06:45 pm Bills: H. Res. 1201 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12:06:37 pm Bills: H. Res. 1201 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1201 — "Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives."
12:05:49 pm The House received a communication from the Honorable Jefferson Shreve. Mr. Shreve submitted his resignation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resignation was accepted without objection.
12:04:41 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Walkinshaw to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:38 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:03:03 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:00:58 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 21.
10:52:57 am The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01:13 am 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.
10:00:36 am The Speaker designated the Honorable Zachary Nunn to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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