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Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Ruiz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1839 — "To amend title XIX to extend protection for Medicaid recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment, establish a State Medicaid option to provide coordinated care to children with complex medical conditions through health homes, prevent the misclassification of drugs for purposes of the Medicaid drug rebate program, 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. 1616.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1616 — "To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify their energy sources and supply routes, increase Europe's energy security, and help the United States reach its global energy security goals, 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 854.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 854 — "To provide humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people, including Venezuelan migrants and refugees in the Americas 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 920.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 920 — "To restrict the transfer of defense articles, defense services, and crime control articles to any element of the security forces of Venezuela that is under the authority of a government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the Government of the United States, and for other purposes."

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

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 4:45 P.M. today.

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