House Record — Monday, 2/5/2024
43 pages: H391-433
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 77 Activities
12:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
12:00:39 p.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Jerry L. Carl to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:47 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY IS UNDER SIEGE (H391-5)
CONGRATULATING DAVID ALCORN (H392-2)
RECOGNIZING CUTTER PAPRITZ (H393-2)
12:24:41 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 February 5.
2:05:04 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
2:06:51 p.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:06:55 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Rose to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2:07:12 p.m. - ADJUSTMENT OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of Rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from New York, Mr. Higgins, the whole number of the House is 431.
2:07:48 p.m. - The House received a message from the Acting Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Acting Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 1, 2024, at 3:45 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1568.
2:07:50 p.m. - Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government - Pursuant to section 1(a)(2)(A) of H.Res. 12, the second order of the House of February 1, 2023, and the order of the House of January 9, 2023, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government: Mr. Davidson and Mr. Fry.
2:09:01 p.m. - United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission - Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), the Democratic Leader appointed Jonathan Nicholas Stivers of Falls Church, Virginia.
2:09:51 p.m. - United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission - Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), the Democratic Leader on behalf of the Speaker appointed Mr. Leland Miller of Alexandria, Virginia.
2:10:27 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
WEDNESDAY IS NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY (H394-8)
MAUI'S DEVASTATING AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS (H394-10)
REIN IN BIG PHARMA (H395)
2:15:44 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
4:00:46 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5.
4:00:57 p.m. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
UDALL FOUNDATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2023 (H395-5)
4:01:09 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2882 — “To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
4:01:30 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:01:32 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2882.
4:09:15 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - 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.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK COMMISSION EXTENSION ACT (H396)
4:09:39 p.m. - H.R. 1727 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1727 — “To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission.”
4:09:55 p.m. - H.R. 1727 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:09:58 p.m. - H.R. 1727 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1727.
4:17:01 p.m. - H.R. 1727 - At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
CLIFTON OPPORTUNITIES NOW FOR VIBRANT ECONOMIC YIELDS ACT (H397)
4:17:11 p.m. - H.R. 2997 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2997 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in Colorado, and for other purposes.”
4:17:34 p.m. - H.R. 2997 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:17:38 p.m. - H.R. 2997 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2997.
4:26:40 p.m. - H.R. 2997 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:26:44 p.m. - H.R. 2997 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PILOT BUTTE POWER PLANT CONVEYANCE ACT (H398)
4:26:45 p.m. - H.R. 3415 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 3415 — “To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Midvale Irrigation District the Pilot Butte Power Plant in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.”
4:26:56 p.m. - H.R. 3415 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:26:57 p.m. - H.R. 3415 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3415.
4:35:16 p.m. - H.R. 3415 - At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Westerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
SUPPORTING THE HEALTH OF AQUATIC SYSTEMS THROUGH RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCED DIALOGUE ACT (H400)
4:35:34 p.m. - H.R. 4051 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4051 — “To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes.”
4:35:45 p.m. - H.R. 4051 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:35:47 p.m. - H.R. 4051 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4051.
4:50:50 p.m. - H.R. 4051 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:50:53 p.m. - H.R. 4051 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS ACT (H403)
4:50:55 p.m. - H.R. 4385 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4385 — “To extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991.”
4:51:07 p.m. - H.R. 4385 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:51:09 p.m. - H.R. 4385 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4385.
4:58:37 p.m. - H.R. 4385 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
4:58:40 p.m. - H.R. 4385 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT (H404)
4:58:40 p.m. - H.R. 5009 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 5009 — “To reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.”
4:58:50 p.m. - H.R. 5009 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:58:53 p.m. - H.R. 5009 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5009.
5:07:04 p.m. - H.R. 5009 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
5:07:06 p.m. - H.R. 5009 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
WINNEBAGO LAND TRANSFER ACT OF 2023 (H406)
5:07:07 p.m. - H.R. 1240 - Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1240 — “To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.”
5:07:32 p.m. - H.R. 1240 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:07:34 p.m. - H.R. 1240 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1240.
5:14:31 p.m. - H.R. 1240 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
5:14:37 p.m. - H.R. 1240 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
ENHANCING DETECTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT (H407)
5:15:24 p.m. - H.R. 443 - Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 443 — “To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.”
5:16:20 p.m. - H.R. 443 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
5:16:23 p.m. - H.R. 443 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 443.
5:28:39 p.m. - H.R. 443 - 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.
5:29:18 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. today.
6:30:12 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 5.
6:30:16 p.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
UDALL FOUNDATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2023 (H409-4)
6:30:40 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2882 — “To reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund, and for other purposes.”
7:01:35 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 58 (Roll no. 32).
7:01:36 p.m. - H.R. 2882 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
ENHANCING DETECTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT (H409-5)
7:02:45 p.m. - H.R. 443 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 443 — “To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.”
7:07:17 p.m. - H.R. 443 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 33).
7:07:18 p.m. - H.R. 443 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7:08:17 p.m. - HOUR OF MEETING - Mr. James asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday, February 5, 2024, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on February 6, 2024. Agreed to without objection.
7:08:18 p.m. - H.R. 5408 - ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Davis (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5408, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
7:09:07 p.m. - United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission - Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001(22 U.S.C. 7002), as amended and the order of the House of January 9, 2023, the Speaker appointed Mr. Cliff Simms, Birmingham, Alabama- Term Expires on Dec. 31, 2025.
7:11:57 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
ATTACKS IMMINENT ACROSS AMERICA (H411-2)
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS IS CLEAN, AFFORDABLE, AND RELIABLE (H411-4)
FIGHTING INSURANCE COMPANIES TO HELP PREMATURE BABIES (H411-5)
RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE YVONNE B. MILLER (H412-3)
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FURTHERED THEIR ASSAULT ON AMERICAN ENERGY PRODUCTION (H412-4)
SALUTING ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH (H413)
INACTION EMPOWERS ENEMIES OF LIBERTY (H413-4)
CONGRATULATING DR. HENRY SMITH ON HIS WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT (H413-5)
VSOS ARE HEROES (H413-6)
7:37:53 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
LNG BAN HURTS AMERICANS (H413-7)
9:25:15 p.m. - Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 p.m. on February 6. Agreed to without objection.
9:26:32 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order Speeches.
KLAMATH RIVER DAMS (H425-2)
ADJOURNMENT (H428)
10:00:33 p.m. - Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
10:00:43 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
10:00:44 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024.