House Record — Wednesday, 11/29/2023
47 pages: H5939-5985
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10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:02:52 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Jefferson Van Drew to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:03:13 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.
WE DON'T HAVE THE LUXURY OF CHOOSING ONLY ONE THREAT AND ONE CHALLENGE (H5939-4)
REDEFINING IMPEACHMENT IS A PERILOUS PATH FOR CONSERVATIVES (H5940)
SUPPORTING PRETERM BIRTH PREVENTION (H5940-2)
RECOGNIZING NORMAN HEGE JEWELERS (H5942)
HONORING DETECTIVE MIKE WAGGONER (H5942-2)
10:35:13 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.
12:00:21 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.
12:00:27 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:01:58 p.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:22 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Tokuda to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:39 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.
CONGRATULATING STANTON MUSTANGS FOOTBALL ON FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (H5943-7)
BORDER CROSSINGS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH (H5944-2)
CELEBRATING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WELDON'S YOUTH CENTER (H5944-3)
CONGRATULATING THE SALEM RESCUE SQUAD (H5944-4)
RECOGNIZING GUSTAVO CARUSO (H5944-5)
12:13:58 p.m. - NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Greene (GA) notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF... (H5945)
H.R. 5283, PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM FAILURE TO SECURE THE BORDER ACT OF 2023
H.R. 5961, NO FUNDS FOR IRANIAN TERRORISM ACT
S.J. RES. 32, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO “SMALL BUSINESS LENDING UNDER THE EQUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT (REGULATION B)”
12:23:06 p.m. - H.Res. 891 - Considered as privileged matter. H.Res. 891 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5283) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J.Res. 32) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".”
12:28:35 p.m. - H.Res. 891 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.Res. 891.
2:01:07 p.m. - H.Res. 891 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 205, 1 Present (Roll no. 678).
2:09:19 p.m. - H.Res. 891 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 205, 1 Present (Roll no. 679).
2:09:21 p.m. - H.Res. 891 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM FAILURE TO SECURE THE BORDER ACT OF 2023 (H5957)
2:11:27 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 891. H.R. 5283 — “To prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Federal land management agencies.”
2:11:32 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961 and S.J.Res. 32. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 under a structured rule and S.J.Res. 32 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 5283 and H.R. 5961 and one motion to commit on S.J.Res. 32.
2:12:06 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H.Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
2:12:07 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - The Speaker designated the Honorable Lisa C. McClain to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
2:12:59 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5283.
3:24:31 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Ogles, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 118-280 to require a report on the number of specified aliens provided housing on federal lands.
3:24:42 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
3:32:24 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - On agreeing to the Ogles amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:32:53 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - An amendment, offered by Ms. Velazquez, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 118-280 to allow the Interior Secretary to provide housing for specified aliens when the originating state has failed to meet certain criteria.
3:33:12 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2.
3:43:53 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Velazquez amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
3:44:11 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
3:44:26 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:44:49 p.m. - H.R. 5283 - Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5283 as unfinished business.
3:45:42 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
HONORING XINH DWELLEY (H5970-2)
3:48:38 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH MONTH (H5970-3)
ADJOURNMENT (H5981)
5:33:03 p.m. - Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.
5:33:04 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
5:33:06 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2023.