House Floor Summary

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Larson (CT) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end the following new title: Title III - Effective Date; "Protect Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds Act of 2018"

Mr. Larson (CT) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Johnson, Sam, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert complete new text entitled "Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act of 2018".

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6760.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6756, H.R. 6757 and H.R. 6760.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1084. H.R. 6760 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Johnson, Sam amendment; Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6886 — "To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the requirement for certain former members of the Armed Forces to enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life, and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests under the Medicare program."

Mr. Johnson, Sam asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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. Jenkins of WV 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 Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.