House Record — Monday, 12/4/2023
30 pages: H6083-6112
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 65 Activities
12:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:48 p.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Laurel M. Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:01:06 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.
COAST GUARD BASE GUAM (H6083-4)
12:04:26 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today.
2:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
2:01:17 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
2:02:53 p.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:02:57 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:03:18 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:03:42 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:01:22 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 4.
3:01:27 p.m. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
ONE SEAT RIDE ACT (H6084-5)
3:01:35 p.m. - H.R. 1547 - Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1547 — “To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation involving transfers, and for other purposes.”
3:02:02 p.m. - H.R. 1547 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:02:14 p.m. - H.R. 1547 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1547.
3:10:30 p.m. - H.R. 1547 - 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.
I-27 NUMBERING ACT OF 2023 (H6085)
3:10:34 p.m. - S. 992 - Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 992 — “To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.”
3:10:55 p.m. - S. 992 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:11:14 p.m. - S. 992 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 992.
3:23:23 p.m. - S. 992 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:23:27 p.m. - S. 992 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SALE OF WEBSTER SCHOOL (H6086)
3:23:29 p.m. - H.R. 4688 - Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4688 — “To direct the Administrator of General Services to sell the property known as the Webster School.”
3:23:44 p.m. - H.R. 4688 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:23:47 p.m. - H.R. 4688 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4688.
3:28:52 p.m. - H.R. 4688 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
3:28:56 p.m. - H.R. 4688 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
TESTING, RAPID ANALYSIS, AND NARCOTIC QUALITY RESEARCH ACT OF 2023 (H6087)
3:31:06 p.m. - H.R. 1734 - Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
3:31:27 p.m. - H.R. 1734 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1734.
3:43:10 p.m. - H.R. 1734 - On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
3:43:11 p.m. - H.R. 1734 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DOE AND USDA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT (H6089)
3:43:22 p.m. - H.R. 1713 - Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1713 — “To provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.”
3:43:37 p.m. - H.R. 1713 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:43:42 p.m. - H.R. 1713 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1713.
3:48:54 p.m. - H.R. 1713 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
3:48:58 p.m. - H.R. 1713 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DOE AND NSF INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT (H6090)
3:49:00 p.m. - H.R. 2980 - Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2980 — “To provide for Department of Energy and National Science Foundation research and development coordination, and for other purposes.”
3:49:20 p.m. - H.R. 2980 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
3:49:26 p.m. - H.R. 2980 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2980.
3:59:57 p.m. - H.R. 2980 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:00:04 p.m. - H.R. 2980 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DOE AND NASA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH COORDINATION ACT (H6092)
4:00:06 p.m. - H.R. 2988 - Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2988 — “To provide for Department of Energy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration research and development coordination, and for other purposes.”
4:00:21 p.m. - H.R. 2988 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:00:34 p.m. - H.R. 2988 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2988.
4:12:09 p.m. - H.R. 2988 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:12:54 p.m. - H.R. 2988 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HOUSING OUR MILITARY VETERANS EFFECTIVELY ACT OF 2023 (H6094)
4:13:17 p.m. - H.R. 3848 - Mr. Van Orden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3848 — “To make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to homelessness, and for other purposes.”
4:13:38 p.m. - H.R. 3848 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:13:50 p.m. - H.R. 3848 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3848.
4:33:26 p.m. - H.R. 3848 - 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.
ELIZABETH DOLE HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS ACT OF 2023 (H6097)
4:34:19 p.m. - H.R. 542 - Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 542 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for home and community based services for veterans, and for other purposes.”
4:34:32 p.m. - H.R. 542 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:34:34 p.m. - H.R. 542 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 542.
4:59:48 p.m. - H.R. 542 - 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.
CAREGIVER OUTREACH AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT ACT (H6103)
4:59:52 p.m. - H.R. 3581 - Mr. Bergman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3581 — “To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include services related to mental health and neurological disorders, and for other purposes.”
5:00:11 p.m. - H.R. 3581 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:01:00 p.m. - H.R. 3581 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3581.
5:12:58 p.m. - H.R. 3581 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:13:02 p.m. - H.R. 3581 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:14:02 p.m. - H.Res. 894 - Mr. Kiley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.Res. 894 — “Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.”
5:14:03 p.m. - H.Res. 894 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:14:05 p.m. - H.Res. 894 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.Res. 894.
5:34:26 p.m. - H.Res. 894 - 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.
ADJOURNMENT (H6108)
5:35:03 p.m. - Mr. Kiley moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:35:04 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:35:05 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 5, 2023.