House Floor Summary

An amendment, offered by Mr. Babin, numbered 110 printed in Part A of House Report 115-650 to prevent FEMA from recouping disaster relief funds that were previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable. Requires confirmation of the TAC determination through an audit by the DHS Inspector General.

On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 108.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 108 printed in Part A of House Report 115-650 to limit reductions in assistance for more than one building in a multi-structure educational, law enforcement, correctional, fire, or medical campus.

On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 107.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 107 printed in Part A of House Report 115-650 to provide for reimbursement to state and local units of government for housing that produces cost-savings to comparable FEMA solutions.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (LA) amendment No. 104.

On agreeing to the Graves (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Graves (LA), numbered 104 printed in Part A of House Report 115-650 to allow for an arbitration process for those disputing their eligibility for assistance, or repayment of assistance, following a disaster.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 839, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Shuster En bloc amendment No. 4.

On agreeing to the Shuster amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4 — "To reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes."

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Thompson (PA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

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. Curtis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Johnson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.