House Floor Summary

On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 2.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. DeSaulnier, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 116-302 to include procedures to provide information about available trauma and related counseling for employees in reporting, incident response, and post-incident investigation procedures.

On agreeing to the Hastings amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Hastings, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 116-302 to require covered employers to email their organization's workplace violence prevention plan to the organization's staff, following completion of annual training.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 713 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 713. H.R. 1309 — "To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes."

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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Brindisi to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.