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119th Congress, 1st Session

December 17, 2025

Floor Activity Summary12/17/2025

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04:33:21 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
04:32:39 pm H.R. 3616 At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3616, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
04:32:18 pm H.R. 3616 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03:59:54 pm H.R. 3616 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3616.
03:58:39 pm H.R. 3616 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
03:58:34 pm H.R. 3616 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. H.R. 3616 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system."
03:54:20 pm H.R. 3492 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3492, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Balint demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
03:54:12 pm H.R. 3492 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
03:54:04 pm H.R. 3492 Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
03:53:34 pm H.R. 3492 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
02:59:30 pm H.R. 3492 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3492.
02:58:31 pm H.R. 3492 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6703, H.R. 498 and H.R. 3492. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
02:58:26 pm H.R. 3492 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. H.R. 3492 — "To amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors."
02:56:18 pm H. Con. Res. 64 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
02:55:51 pm H. Con. Res. 64 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
01:48:37 pm H. Con. Res. 64 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
01:48:31 pm H. Con. Res. 64 Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 64 — "To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress."
01:47:47 pm H. Con. Res. 64 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
01:46:23 pm H. Con. Res. 61 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
01:45:43 pm H. Con. Res. 61 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
12:40:37 pm H. Con. Res. 61 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
12:40:33 pm H. Con. Res. 61 Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 61 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere."
12:40:16 pm H. Con. Res. 61 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
12:38:11 pm H.R. 6703 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6703, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Underwood demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:37:58 pm H.R. 6703 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
12:37:43 pm H.R. 6703 Ms. Underwood moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:37:18 pm H.R. 6703 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:14:42 am H.R. 6703 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6703.
11:14:19 am H.R. 6703 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6703, H.R. 498 and H.R. 3492. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
11:14:14 am H.R. 6703 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. H.R. 6703 — "To ensure access to affordable health insurance."
11:07:57 am H. Res. 954 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:55 am H. Res. 954 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:07:50 am H. Res. 954 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 954 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
11:07:03 am H. Res. 953 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:01 am H. Res. 953 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 344).
10:52:44 am H. Res. 953 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 203 (Roll no. 343).
10:08:21 am H. Res. 953 DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 953.
10:07:40 am The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 355, S. 594, S. 612, S. 727, S. 856, S. 861, S. 865, S. 1049, S. 3021, S. 3490, H.R. 131, H.R. 187, H.R. 410, and H.R. 1043.
09:23:11 am H. Res. 953 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 953.
09:18:33 am H. Res. 953 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 953 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process."
09:03:49 am 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.
09:03:02 am OATH OF OFFICE - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Anne Dressendorfer Binsted presented herself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office, which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
09:02:48 am The Chair announced the administration of the Oath of Office to Anne Dressendorfer Binsted of Virginia, appointed November 25, 2025, to act as and to exercise the duties of Chief Administrative Officer of the House effective December 31, 2025.
09:02:12 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09:02:07 am The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09:00:36 am Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
09:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
04:33:21 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
04:32:39 pm Bills: H.R. 3616 At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3616, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
04:32:18 pm Bills: H.R. 3616 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03:59:54 pm Bills: H.R. 3616 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3616.
03:58:39 pm Bills: H.R. 3616 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
03:58:34 pm Bills: H.R. 3616 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. H.R. 3616 — "To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system."
03:54:20 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3492, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Balint demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
03:54:12 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
03:54:04 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary.
03:53:34 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
02:59:30 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3492.
02:58:31 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6703, H.R. 498 and H.R. 3492. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
02:58:26 pm Bills: H.R. 3492 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. H.R. 3492 — "To amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors."
02:56:18 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 64 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 64, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
02:55:51 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 64 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
01:48:37 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 64 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
01:48:31 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 64 Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 64 — "To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress."
01:47:47 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 64 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
01:46:23 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 61 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 61, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
01:45:43 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 61 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
12:40:37 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 61 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
12:40:33 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 61 Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Con. Res. 61 — "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere."
12:40:16 pm Bills: H. Con. Res. 61 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
12:38:11 pm Bills: H.R. 6703 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6703, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Underwood demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:37:58 pm Bills: H.R. 6703 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
12:37:43 pm Bills: H.R. 6703 Ms. Underwood moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12:37:18 pm Bills: H.R. 6703 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:14:42 am Bills: H.R. 6703 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6703.
11:14:19 am Bills: H.R. 6703 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6703, H.R. 498 and H.R. 3492. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6703 and H.R. 498 under a closed rule and H.R. 3492 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
11:14:14 am Bills: H.R. 6703 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 953. H.R. 6703 — "To ensure access to affordable health insurance."
11:07:57 am Bills: H. Res. 954 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:55 am Bills: H. Res. 954 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
11:07:50 am Bills: H. Res. 954 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 954 — "Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
11:07:03 am Bills: H. Res. 953 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:07:01 am Bills: H. Res. 953 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 209 (Roll no. 344).
10:52:44 am Bills: H. Res. 953 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 203 (Roll no. 343).
10:08:21 am Bills: H. Res. 953 DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 953.
10:07:40 am The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 355, S. 594, S. 612, S. 727, S. 856, S. 861, S. 865, S. 1049, S. 3021, S. 3490, H.R. 131, H.R. 187, H.R. 410, and H.R. 1043.
09:23:11 am Bills: H. Res. 953 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 953.
09:18:33 am Bills: H. Res. 953 Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 953 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process."
09:03:49 am 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.
09:03:02 am OATH OF OFFICE - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Anne Dressendorfer Binsted presented herself in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office, which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
09:02:48 am The Chair announced the administration of the Oath of Office to Anne Dressendorfer Binsted of Virginia, appointed November 25, 2025, to act as and to exercise the duties of Chief Administrative Officer of the House effective December 31, 2025.
09:02:12 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09:02:07 am The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09:00:36 am Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
09:00:00 am The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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