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Incentivizing Fairness in Subcontracting Act (01/08/2019 legislative day)

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 28.

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 15).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal and put the question de novo.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 14).

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 251 — "To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes."

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The Chair led the House in observing a moment of silence in memory of those affected by the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 13).

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 269 — "To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 8.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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 H.R. 128.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 128 — "To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, 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 H.R. 227.