House Congressional Record (PDF) + 35 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:01:16 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
9:02:50 a.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:53 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. LaMalfa to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:03:12 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.
CALIFORNIA'S WATER SUPPLY (H111-6)
RECOGNIZING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (H111-7)
RECOGNIZING MITCHELL WRIGHT (H112-3)
UKRAINE AND ISRAEL AID (H112-4)
RECOGNIZING RICHARD FRANCIS BRANI (H112-6)
9:14:56 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 947. H.J.Res. 98 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".”
9:15:01 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J.Res. 98 and S.J.Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 98 and S.J.Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J.Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J.Res. 38.
9:16:18 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J.Res. 98.
10:12:41 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:13:32 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 98, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10:13:33 a.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 839, as amended, and on passage of H.J.Res. 98, which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
CHINA EXCHANGE RATE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023 (H124-2)
10:14:01 a.m. - H.R. 839 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 839 — “To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.”
10:43:12 a.m. - H.R. 839 - 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. 9).
10:43:13 a.m. - H.R. 839 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:43:17 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - Considered as unfinished business. H.J.Res. 98 — “Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".”
10:50:40 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 177 (Roll no. 10).
10:50:42 a.m. - H.J.Res. 98 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TAIWAN NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2023 (H125)
10:50:44 a.m. - H.R. 540 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 540 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to pursue more equitable treatment of Taiwan at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.”
10:51:29 a.m. - H.R. 540 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:51:42 a.m. - H.R. 540 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PRESSURE REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS TO END CHINESE THREATS TO TAIWAN ACT (H125-2)
10:51:43 a.m. - H.R. 803 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 803 — “To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the Peoples Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.”
10:52:05 a.m. - H.R. 803 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:52:18 a.m. - H.R. 803 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
NO RUSSIAN AGRICULTURE ACT (H125-3)
10:52:19 a.m. - H.R. 4768 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4768 — “To require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate for investment in projects that decrease reliance on Russia for agricultural commodities.”
10:52:53 a.m. - H.R. 4768 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:10 a.m. - H.R. 4768 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
OFAC LICENSURE FOR INVESTIGATORS ACT (H126)
10:53:11 a.m. - H.R. 6370 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6370 — “To require the Office of Foreign Assets Control to develop a program under which private sector firms may receive a license to conduct nominal financial transactions in furtherance of the firms’ investigations, and for other purposes.”
10:53:23 a.m. - H.R. 6370 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:53:47 a.m. - H.R. 6370 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10:54:44 a.m. - Mr. Thompson (PA) asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, January 12, 2024, it adjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 for Morning-Hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
10:55:16 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW (H126-3)
QUESTIONING REPUBLICAN COMMITMENT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE (H126-4)
RECOGNIZING RYAN PASBORG (H126-5)
HONORING DR. JOHN LOUIS FLATEAU (H126-6)
CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTRAL AVENUE FARMERS' MARKET (H127)
REGARDING THE SALE OF U.S. STEEL (H127-2)
LET'S NOT BE ENEMIES (H127-3)
PRICE CAPS FOR EPIPENS (H127-5)
11:16:54 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
FORT MOSE GROUNDBREAKING PROJECT (H128-4)
VISIT TO THE TEXAS SOUTHERN BORDER (H128-5)
ADJOURNMENT (H131-2)
11:49:01 a.m. - Mr. Grothman moved that the House do now adjourn.
11:49:13 a.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
11:49:14 a.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on January 16, 2024.