Feed aggregator

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5440 — "To require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4403.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4403 — "To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2905.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2905 — "To require the Attorney General to establish procedures for expedited review of the case of any person who unlawfully solicits personal information for purposes of committing identity theft, while purporting to be acting on behalf of the IRS, and for other purposes."

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 17 2018, at 11:20 a.m.: That the Senate agreed to S. Res. 467.

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

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 830.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 830 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes."

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.

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