Feed aggregator

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Joyce Beatty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Marca Bristo. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". (09/24/2019 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Plaskett 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.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Ms. Scanlon filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 577.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019 (09/24/2019 legislative day)

DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 (09/24/2019 legislative day)

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 21 (Roll no. 541).

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Balderson asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 464, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XIII. Agreed to without objection.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.