July 26, 2018	Wrap Up for Thursday, July 26, 2018
July 25, 2018	Wrap Up for Wednesday, July 25, 2018
July 24, 2018	Wrap Up for Tuesday, July 24, 2018
July 23, 2018	Wrap Up for Monday, July 23, 2018
July 20, 2018	Wrap Up for Thursday, July 19, 2018
July 18, 2018	Wrap Up for Wednesday, July 18, 2018
July 17, 2018	Wrap Up for Tuesday, July 17, 2018
July 16, 2018	Wrap Up for Monday, July 16, 2018

House Activity 7/27

10:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:19 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Mark Meadows to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:36 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, DC
10:01:11 A.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 1012, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
10:02:04 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:02:31 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 1012. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 31, 2018.

House 7/26

9:00:01 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:05 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable John R. Curtis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:10 A.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
9:01:29 A.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:01:31 A.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Brown of MD to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:01:44 A.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:13:03 A.M.	H. Res. 1027	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1027 — “Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.”
9:14:28 A.M.	H. Res. 1027	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1027.
10:27:05 A.M.	H. Res. 1027	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 – 183 (Roll no. 378).
10:27:07 A.M.	H. Res. 1027	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
10:27:18 A.M.	H. Res. 1027	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:29:14 A.M.	H.R. 5515	Mr. Thornberry brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-874 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1027.
10:30:56 A.M.	H.R. 5515	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515.
11:11:59 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4645without amendment.
11:12:29 A.M.	H.R. 5515	DEBATE – The House resumed debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515.
11:33:54 A.M.	H.R. 5515	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
12:11:41 P.M.	H.R. 5515	On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 359 – 54 (Roll no. 379).
12:11:43 P.M.	H.R. 5515	Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:12:09 P.M.		Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on July 27. Agreed to without objection.
12:12:11 P.M.	H.R. 134	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. Jeffries asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 134, a bill originally introduced by Representative Conyers, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
12:13:20 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:35:49 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:54:45 P.M.		Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:54:50 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:54:58 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 27, 2018.

House 7/25

Time	Bill	Activity
10:00:01 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:07 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Lamborn to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:43 A.M.		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.
11:23:25 A.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2278 and S. 2779.
11:23:45 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House resumed Morning-Hour Debate.
11:36:48 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:07 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 25.
12:00:09 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Bishop Irinej Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America, New Rochelle, New York.
12:01:53 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:54 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bishop of MI to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:13 P.M.		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.
12:19:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:19:41 P.M.	H.R. 5693	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5693— “To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.”
12:19:50 P.M.	H.R. 5693	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:19:51 P.M.	H.R. 5693	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5693.
12:34:11 P.M.	H.R. 5693	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:34:20 P.M.	H.R. 5693	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:36:02 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
12:36:18 P.M.	H.R. 2353	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 2353.
1:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 2353	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
1:16:31 P.M.	H.R. 2353	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:17:52 P.M.	H. Res. 981	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H. Res. 981 — “Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens.”
1:18:09 P.M.	H. Res. 981	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:18:13 P.M.	H. Res. 981	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
1:36:22 P.M.	H. Res. 981	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:36:27 P.M.	H. Res. 981	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:36:58 P.M.	H.R. 5535	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5535 — “To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 regarding energy diplomacy and security within the Department of State, and for other purposes.”
1:37:07 P.M.	H.R. 5535	Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:37:08 P.M.	H.R. 5535	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5535.
1:47:33 P.M.	H.R. 5535	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:47:35 P.M.	H.R. 5535	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1:47:47 P.M.		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.
1:48:21 P.M.	S. 1182	Considered as unfinished business. S. 1182 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.”
2:13:20 P.M.	S. 1182	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 – 52 (Roll no. 373).
2:13:21 P.M.	S. 1182	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:13:22 P.M.	H.R. 5864	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 5864 — “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications for the human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
2:21:32 P.M.	H.R. 5864	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0 (Roll no. 374).
2:21:33 P.M.	H.R. 5864	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:21:34 P.M.	S. 1182	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:23:16 P.M.	H. Res. 257	Mrs. Handel asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2:23:30 P.M.	H. Res. 257	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 257 — “Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.”
2:23:41 P.M.	H. Res. 257	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2:23:46 P.M.	H. Res. 257	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:59 P.M.	S. 770	Mr. Webster (FL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
2:24:27 P.M.	S. 770	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 770 — “To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to disseminate resources to help reduce small business cybersecurity risks, and for other purposes.”
2:24:45 P.M.	S. 770	An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Webster (FL), to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a new text of a bill entitled the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act.
2:25:22 P.M.	S. 770	On agreeing to the Webster (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:25:39 P.M.	S. 770	On passage Passed without objection.
2:25:44 P.M.	S. 770	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:25:47 P.M.	S. 770	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2:26:00 P.M.	H.R. 5515	Conference report H. Rept. 115-874 filed.
2:27:46 P.M.	H.R. 6414	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 6414 — “To amend title 23, United States Code, to extend the deadline for promulgation of regulations under the tribal transportation self-governance program.”
2:27:56 P.M.	H.R. 6414	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:27:58 P.M.	H.R. 6414	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6414.
2:32:49 P.M.	H.R. 6414	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2:32:51 P.M.	H.R. 6414	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:33:49 P.M.	S. 756	Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 756— “To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes.”
2:33:59 P.M.	S. 756	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:34:00 P.M.	S. 756	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 756.
2:57:24 P.M.	S. 756	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:57:25 P.M.	S. 756	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:58:14 P.M.	H. Res. 1009	Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1009— “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of the United States Special Operations Command and jeopardizes the security of the United States.”
2:58:46 P.M.	H. Res. 1009	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:58:48 P.M.	H. Res. 1009	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1009.
3:09:53 P.M.	H. Res. 1009	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:58 P.M.	H. Res. 1009	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:10:08 P.M.	H. Res. 1010	Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1010 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Air Force faces significant readiness challenges due to insufficient personnel levels, a shrinking and depleted aircraft fleet, and maintenance deferrals, all of which are affected by budgetary uncertainty and impede the Air Force’s ability to meet ongoing and unexpected national security threats, putting United States national security at risk.”
3:10:15 P.M.	H. Res. 1010	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:10:16 P.M.	H. Res. 1010	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
3:37:59 P.M.	H. Res. 1010	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:38:02 P.M.	H. Res. 1010	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:38:10 P.M.	H. Res. 1007	Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1007 — “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that not fully resourcing the United States Army in a timely manner erodes the Army’s ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to the Army’s ability to conduct military operations.”
3:38:18 P.M.	H. Res. 1007	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:38:19 P.M.	H. Res. 1007	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1007.
3:48:45 P.M.	H. Res. 1007	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
3:48:49 P.M.	H. Res. 1007	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:49:52 P.M.	H.R. 6199	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1012. H.R. 6199 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses.”
3:49:57 P.M.	H.R. 6199	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6199. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6199 under a closed rule. Additionally, the rule provides for proceedings for the period from July 27, 2018 through September 3, 2018
3:51:19 P.M.	H.R. 6199	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6199.
4:36:17 P.M.	H.R. 6199	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:37:09 P.M.	H.R. 6199	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6199, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of H.R. 6199 until later in the legislative day.
4:37:26 P.M.		Mr. Byrne filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1027.
4:38:33 P.M.	H.R. 6311	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1011. H.R. 6311 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan.”
4:38:38 P.M.	H.R. 6311	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 184 and H.R. 6311. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 184 and H.R. 6311 both under closed rules. The rule provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure.
4:39:35 P.M.	H.R. 6311	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6311.
5:37:26 P.M.	H.R. 6311	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5:38:08 P.M.	H.R. 6311	Ms. Frankel (FL) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.
5:38:28 P.M.	H.R. 6311	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel (FL) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment stating no amendment made by this Act shall take effect until the annual reports of the Board of the Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817 of the Social Security Act and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund indicate the reduction of solvency of such trust funds by reason of Public Law 115-97 have been reversed.
5:42:02 P.M.	H.R. 6311	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
6:08:25 P.M.	H.R. 6311	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 – 229 (Roll no. 375).
6:15:08 P.M.	H.R. 6311	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 – 176 (Roll no. 376).
6:15:10 P.M.	H.R. 6311	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:15:11 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 6199 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6:15:34 P.M.	H.R. 6199	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6199 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses.”
6:21:25 P.M.	H.R. 6199	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 277 – 142 (Roll no. 377).
6:21:27 P.M.	H.R. 6199	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:21:28 P.M.	H.R. 1002	ASSUMING FRIST SPONSORSHIP – Mr. McKinley asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 1002, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
6:23:01 P.M.	H.R. 5754	Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
6:23:35 P.M.	H.R. 5754	Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 5754 — “To promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes.”
6:23:44 P.M.	H.R. 5754	An amendment, offered by Mr. Royce (CA), Amendment strikes all after the enacting clause and inserts new text entitled, “Cambodia Democracy Act of 2018”.
6:23:45 P.M.	H.R. 5754	On agreeing to the Royce (CA) amendment; Agreed to without objection.
6:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 5754	On passage Passed without objection.
6:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 5754	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:12 P.M.	S. 2779	Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker’s table and consider.
6:24:12 P.M.	S. 2779	Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2779 — “To amend the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001.”
6:24:34 P.M.	S. 2779	On passage Passed without objection.
6:24:35 P.M.	S. 2779	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:24:56 P.M.		Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on July 26. Agreed to without objection.
6:26:39 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:46:50 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:34:50 P.M.		Mr. Bilirakis moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:34:52 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:34:54 P.M.		The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 26, 2018.

House 7/24

10:00:03 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:09 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven M. Palazzo to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:24 A.M.		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.
10:35:52 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:04 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.
12:00:13 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Imam Seyed Ali Ghazvini, Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, Fresno, California
12:01:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:01:58 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Schneider to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:04:08 P.M.		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.
12:17:57 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1011 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 184) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6311) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan.”
12:20:24 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1011.
1:00:41 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1011, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1011 until later in the legislative day.
1:00:58 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1012 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018.”
1:03:36 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1012.
1:28:37 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2503, H.R. 589 amended, and H.R. 2353 amended.
1:29:54 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	DEBATE – The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 1012.
2:13:15 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 184 (Roll no. 368).
2:20:53 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 – 179 (Roll no. 369).
2:20:55 P.M.	H. Res. 1012	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:22:43 P.M.		MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police who were killed in the line of duty defending the Capitol on July 24, 1998.
2:23:32 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1011, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:30:26 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 – 188 (Roll no. 370).
2:37:08 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 – 184 (Roll no. 371).
2:37:10 P.M.	H. Res. 1011	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:37:43 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:38:01 P.M.	H.R. 1201	Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1201— “To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate, and for other purposes.”
2:38:10 P.M.	H.R. 1201	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:38:11 P.M.	H.R. 1201	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1201.
2:52:42 P.M.	H.R. 1201	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:52:43 P.M.	H.R. 1201	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:53:00 P.M.	H.R. 1476	Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1476— “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit individuals eligible for Indian Health Service assistance to qualify for health savings accounts.”
2:53:01 P.M.	H.R. 1476	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:53:02 P.M.	H.R. 1476	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1476.
3:01:18 P.M.	H.R. 1476	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:01:20 P.M.	H.R. 1476	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:02:24 P.M.	H.R. 519	Mr. Roskam moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 519 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency.”
3:02:43 P.M.	H.R. 519	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:02:45 P.M.	H.R. 519	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 519.
3:13:16 P.M.	H.R. 519	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:13:17 P.M.	H.R. 519	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:13:18 P.M.	H.R. 3500	Ms. Jenkins (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3500 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.”
3:13:43 P.M.	H.R. 3500	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:13:45 P.M.	H.R. 3500	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3500.
3:22:14 P.M.	H.R. 3500	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:22:16 P.M.	H.R. 3500	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:22:26 P.M.	H.R. 6084	Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6084 — “To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft.”
3:23:01 P.M.	H.R. 6084	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:23:02 P.M.	H.R. 6084	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6084.
3:32:32 P.M.	H.R. 6084	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:32:34 P.M.	H.R. 6084	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:33:21 P.M.	H.R. 4952	Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4952 — “To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit a report on the effects of the inclusion of quality increases in the determination of blended benchmark amounts under part C of the Medicare program.”
3:33:38 P.M.	H.R. 4952	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:33:40 P.M.	H.R. 4952	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4952.
3:40:15 P.M.	H.R. 4952	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:40:17 P.M.	H.R. 4952	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:24 P.M.	H.R. 6138	Mr. Nunes moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6138 — “To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for ambulatory surgical center representation during the review of hospital outpatient payment rates under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.”
3:40:34 P.M.	H.R. 6138	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:40:36 P.M.	H.R. 6138	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6138.
3:45:38 P.M.	H.R. 6138	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:45:40 P.M.	H.R. 6138	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:46:13 P.M.	H.R. 6124	Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6124— “To amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize voluntary agreements for coverage of Indian tribal council members, and for other purposes.”
3:46:23 P.M.	H.R. 6124	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 6124	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6124.
3:56:18 P.M.	H.R. 6124	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:56:23 P.M.	H.R. 6124	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:56:24 P.M.	H.R. 184	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1011. H.R. 184 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.”
3:56:29 P.M.	H.R. 184	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 184 and H.R. 6311. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 184 and H.R. 6311 both under closed rules. The rule provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each measure.
3:58:18 P.M.	H.R. 184	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 184.
4:38:35 P.M.	H.R. 184	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:39:17 P.M.	H.R. 184	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 184, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Paulsen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
4:39:55 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
4:50:03 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.
4:50:04 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 184 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
4:51:22 P.M.	H.R. 184	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 184 — “To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.”
5:17:11 P.M.	H.R. 184	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 283 – 132 (Roll no. 372).
5:17:13 P.M.	H.R. 184	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:17:57 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
5:19:50 P.M.	S. 1182	Mr. Hensarling moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 1182— “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.”
5:19:54 P.M.	S. 1182	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:19:55 P.M.	S. 1182	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1182.
6:08:25 P.M.	S. 1182	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.
6:09:04 P.M.	H.R. 2409	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2409— “To allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed.”
6:09:08 P.M.	H.R. 2409	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:09:09 P.M.	H.R. 2409	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2409.
6:17:50 P.M.	H.R. 2409	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:17:51 P.M.	H.R. 2409	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:18:29 P.M.	H.R. 2787	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2787— “To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a pilot program instituting a clinical observation program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school.”
6:18:41 P.M.	H.R. 2787	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:18:42 P.M.	H.R. 2787	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2787.
6:27:55 P.M.	H.R. 2787	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
6:28:00 P.M.	H.R. 2787	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:28:01 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5538 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain additional periods of active duty service for purposes of suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs.”
6:28:34 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:28:35 P.M.	H.R. 5538	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5538.
6:36:19 P.M.	H.R. 5538	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
6:36:20 P.M.	H.R. 5538	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:36:44 P.M.	H.R. 5649	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5649— “To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to amend the Social Security Act, and to direct the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Labor, and Homeland Security, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, to take certain actions to improve transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces who separate, retire, or are discharged from the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.”
6:36:59 P.M.	H.R. 5649	Considered under suspension of the rules.
6:37:01 P.M.	H.R. 5649	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5649.
7:02:09 P.M.	H.R. 5649	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:02:22 P.M.	H.R. 5649	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:36 P.M.	H.R. 5882	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5882— “To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service.”
7:02:47 P.M.	H.R. 5882	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:02:49 P.M.	H.R. 5882	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5882.
7:13:27 P.M.	H.R. 5882	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:13:29 P.M.	H.R. 5882	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:13:32 P.M.	H.R. 5864	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5864— “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications for the human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.”
7:13:49 P.M.	H.R. 5864	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:13:50 P.M.	H.R. 5864	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5864.
7:21:29 P.M.	H.R. 5864	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.
7:21:56 P.M.	H.R. 5938	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5938— “To amend the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a vacancy and recruitment database to facilitate the recruitment of certain members of the Armed Forces to satisfy the occupational needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish and implement a training and certification program for intermediate care technicians in that Department, and for other purposes.”
7:22:02 P.M.	H.R. 5938	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:22:03 P.M.	H.R. 5938	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5938.
7:30:28 P.M.	H.R. 5938	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:30:30 P.M.	H.R. 5938	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:30:40 P.M.	H.R. 5974	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5974— “To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other purposes.”
7:30:48 P.M.	H.R. 5974	Considered under suspension of the rules.
7:30:49 P.M.	H.R. 5974	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5974.
7:38:06 P.M.	H.R. 5974	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
7:38:09 P.M.	H.R. 5974	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:38:34 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has proceeded to Special Order speeches, without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business.
8:37:40 P.M.	H. Res. 1019	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1019 — “Raising a question of the privileges of the House pursuant to article I, section 7, of the United States Constitution.”
8:37:42 P.M.	H. Res. 1019	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
8:37:45 P.M.	H. Res. 1019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8:39:24 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
9:28:00 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 24.
9:28:05 P.M.		Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1020.
9:28:07 P.M.		Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
9:28:10 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
9:28:12 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 25, 2018.

 

House Activity 7/23

12:00:01 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:08 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Debbie Lesko to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:18 P.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
2:00:14 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
2:00:19 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:01:48 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01:49 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bilirakis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:02:11 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:05:32 P.M.		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 a message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 19, 2018, at 5:38 p.m. stating that that body had made appointments to the Creating Options for Veterans’ Expedited Recovery Commission and the Commission on Social Impact Partnerships.
2:05:38 P.M.		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 the honor to transmit a seal envelope received from the White House on July 20, 2018, at 12:25 p.m., said to contain a message from the President regarding the continuation of the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations.
2:05:51 P.M.		The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations is to continue in effect beyond July 24, 2018 – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 115-142).
2:08:03 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
2:08:09 P.M.	H.R. 2345	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2345 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system.”
2:08:27 P.M.	H.R. 2345	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:08:28 P.M.	H.R. 2345	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2345.
2:23:30 P.M.	H.R. 2345	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.
2:23:46 P.M.	H.R. 4881	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4881 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force for meeting the connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States.”
2:24:01 P.M.	H.R. 4881	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:24:03 P.M.	H.R. 4881	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4881.
2:32:55 P.M.	H.R. 4881	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.
2:33:21 P.M.	H.R. 5709	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5709 — “To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for pirate radio, and for other purposes.”
2:33:31 P.M.	H.R. 5709	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 5709	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5709.
2:42:25 P.M.	H.R. 5709	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:42:27 P.M.	H.R. 5709	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:44:11 P.M.	H.R. 3728	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3728— “To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes.”
2:44:12 P.M.	H.R. 3728	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:44:13 P.M.	H.R. 3728	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3728.
2:50:39 P.M.	H.R. 3728	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2:50:40 P.M.	H.R. 3728	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:50:58 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5385— “To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children’s hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes.”
2:51:13 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Considered under suspension of the rules.
2:51:14 P.M.	H.R. 5385	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5385.
3:01:05 P.M.	H.R. 5385	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:01:08 P.M.	H.R. 5385	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:01:26 P.M.	H.R. 1676	Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1676 — “To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, social work schools, and other programs, including physician assistant education programs, to promote education and research in palliative care and hospice, and to support the development of faculty careers in academic palliative medicine.”
3:01:38 P.M.	H.R. 1676	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:01:39 P.M.	H.R. 1676	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
3:15:04 P.M.	H.R. 1676	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:15:06 P.M.	H.R. 1676	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:15:23 P.M.	H.R. 959	Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 959 — “To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs, and for other purposes.”
3:15:40 P.M.	H.R. 959	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:15:41 P.M.	H.R. 959	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 959.
3:24:05 P.M.	H.R. 959	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:24:08 P.M.	H.R. 959	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:24:28 P.M.	H.R. 3994	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3994 — “To establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes.”
3:24:57 P.M.	H.R. 3994	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:24:59 P.M.	H.R. 3994	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.
3:34:21 P.M.	H.R. 3994	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:34:23 P.M.	H.R. 3994	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:40:02 P.M.	H.R. 1689	Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1689 — “To protect private property rights.”
3:40:35 P.M.	H.R. 1689	Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:40:36 P.M.	H.R. 1689	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1689.
4:14:57 P.M.	H.R. 1689	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:14:58 P.M.	H.R. 1689	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:15:13 P.M.	H.R. 5954	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5954— “To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of the terms “act of war” and “blocked asset”, and for other purposes.”
4:15:33 P.M.	H.R. 5954	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:15:37 P.M.	H.R. 5954	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5954.
4:30:51 P.M.	H.R. 5954	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:30:53 P.M.	H.R. 5954	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:31:11 P.M.	H.R. 4100	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4100 — “To amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.”
4:31:20 P.M.	H.R. 4100	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:31:22 P.M.	H.R. 4100	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4100.
4:42:30 P.M.	H.R. 4100	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:42:31 P.M.	H.R. 4100	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:43:13 P.M.	S. 2245	Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2245 — “To include New Zealand in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of New Zealand.”
4:43:15 P.M.	S. 2245	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:43:16 P.M.	S. 2245	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2245.
4:49:47 P.M.	S. 2245	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49:48 P.M.	S. 2245	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:50:33 P.M.	H.R. 2630	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2630 — “To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.”
4:50:50 P.M.	H.R. 2630	Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:50:51 P.M.	H.R. 2630	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2630.
4:59:41 P.M.	H.R. 2630	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:59:43 P.M.	H.R. 2630	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:00 P.M.	H.R. 1220	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1220 — “To establish the Adams Memorial Commission to carry out the provisions of Public Law 107-62, and for other purposes.”
5:00:03 P.M.	H.R. 1220	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:00:05 P.M.	H.R. 1220	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1220.
5:08:20 P.M.	H.R. 1220	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:08:21 P.M.	H.R. 1220	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:08:31 P.M.	H.R. 3045	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3045 — “To amend the National Trails System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.”
5:08:40 P.M.	H.R. 3045	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:08:41 P.M.	H.R. 3045	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3045.
5:16:12 P.M.	H.R. 3045	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:16:13 P.M.	H.R. 3045	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:16:14 P.M.	H.R. 5875	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5875 — “To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, to provide parity for United States territories and the District of Columbia, to make technical corrections to such Acts and related laws, and for other purposes.”
5:16:28 P.M.	H.R. 5875	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:30 P.M.	H.R. 5875	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5875.
5:22:06 P.M.	H.R. 5875	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:22:07 P.M.	H.R. 5875	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:22:16 P.M.	H.R. 5979	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5979 — “To establish the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in the State of Kentucky as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.”
5:22:27 P.M.	H.R. 5979	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:22:28 P.M.	H.R. 5979	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5979.
5:31:23 P.M.	H.R. 5979	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:31:25 P.M.	H.R. 5979	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:31:36 P.M.	H.R. 6077	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6077 — “Recognizing the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.”
5:31:46 P.M.	H.R. 6077	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:31:47 P.M.	H.R. 6077	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6077.
5:37:59 P.M.	H.R. 6077	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:38:00 P.M.	H.R. 6077	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:38:09 P.M.	S. 2850	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2850 — “To amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.”
5:38:16 P.M.	S. 2850	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:38:17 P.M.	S. 2850	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2850.
5:45:00 P.M.	S. 2850	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:45:13 P.M.	S. 2850	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:45:30 P.M.	H.R. 5613	Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5613 — “To designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes.”
5:45:36 P.M.	H.R. 5613	Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:45:37 P.M.	H.R. 5613	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5613.
5:55:06 P.M.	H.R. 5613	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:55:08 P.M.	H.R. 5613	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:55:09 P.M.	H.R. 5613	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5:55:42 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.
6:30:32 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 23.
6:30:35 P.M.		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.
6:31:05 P.M.	H.R. 2345	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2345 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system.”
6:54:24 P.M.	H.R. 2345	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 – 1 (Roll no. 366).
6:54:25 P.M.	H.R. 2345	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:54:52 P.M.	H.R. 4881	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4881 — “To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force for meeting the connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States.”
7:02:34 P.M.	H.R. 4881	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 – 4 (Roll no. 367).
7:02:35 P.M.	H.R. 4881	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:02:39 P.M.	H.R. 4881	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
7:02:56 P.M.		Mr. Burgess filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1011 and H. Res. 1012.
7:04:09 P.M.		Mr. Cole filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 6470.
7:06:10 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:32:54 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:51:00 P.M.	H.R. 5515	Conference report H. Rept. 115-863 filed.
8:52:15 P.M.		Mr. Thornberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:52:17 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:52:20 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2018.