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Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4737 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and evaluate existing Federal research regarding approaches to mitigate climate change on homeland security to identify areas for further research within the Department, research and develop approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security, 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. 2932.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2932 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes."

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

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 504.

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. 5273.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5273 — "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to increase to 100 percent the rates of scanning of commercial and passenger vehicles entering the United States at land ports of entry along the border using large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems to enhance border security, and for other purposes."

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

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2107 — "To increase the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists and support staff in the Office of Field Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes."

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