House Record — Wednesday, 2/7/2024
32 pages: H507-538
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 34 Activities
9:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:33 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
9:00:52 a.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
9:02:38 a.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
9:02:42 a.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Moylan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:02:59 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.
WATER CRISIS TORMENTING SOUTH TEXAS (H507-7)
ABORTION CARE IS HEALTHCARE (H507-8)
PREPARE NOW FOR ATTACKS (H508)
RECOGNIZING MICHELLE O'NEILL'S ELECTION AS FIRST MINISTER OF NORTHERN IRELAND (H508-2)
RECOGNIZING AMIRAM COOPER (H508-4)
RECOGNIZING 114TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (H508-5)
CONDEMNING BIDEN'S ENERGY POLICIES (H508-6)
PROTECTING HEALTH CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS ACT OF 2023 (H509)
9:14:57 a.m. - H.R. 485 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 996. H.R. 485 — “To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.”
9:15:02 a.m. - H.R. 485 - Rule provides for consideration of H.Res. 863 and H.R. 485. The resolution provides for consideration of H.Res. 863 under a closed rule and H.R. 485 under a structured rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.Res. 863 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 485. One motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 485. The resolution further provides that upon adoption H.Res. 863, H.Res. 995 is considered adopted; and further, that no other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H.Res. 863 shall be privileged during the remainder of the 118th Congress.
9:15:28 a.m. - H.R. 485 - House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H.Res. 996 and Rule XVIII.
9:15:29 a.m. - H.R. 485 - The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Chairman of the Committee.
9:16:25 a.m. - H.R. 485 - GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 485.
10:19:54 a.m. - H.R. 485 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Molinaro, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-374 to require a study on how the quality-adjusted life year measure negatively impacts individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their access to care.
10:20:08 a.m. - H.R. 485 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 996, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 1.
10:30:04 a.m. - H.R. 485 - On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
10:30:38 a.m. - H.R. 485 - The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 485.
10:31:54 a.m. - H.R. 485 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10:32:11 a.m. - H.R. 485 - The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
10:32:42 a.m. - H.R. 485 - Mrs. Fletcher moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10:32:56 a.m. - H.R. 485 - The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
11:10:53 a.m. - H.R. 485 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 210 (Roll no. 39).
11:17:50 a.m. - H.R. 485 - On passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 40).
11:17:52 a.m. - H.R. 485 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PILOT BUTTE POWER PLANT CONVEYANCE ACT (H519)
11:17:54 a.m. - H.R. 3415 - Considered as unfinished business. 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.”
11:18:37 a.m. - H.R. 3415 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
11:18:44 a.m. - H.R. 3415 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:19:21 a.m. - Mr. James asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, February 9, 2024, it adjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 for morning-hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Agreed to without objection.
11:21:52 a.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
PROTECTING AMERICANS' HEALTHCARE (H519-3)
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR (H519-4)
STRONGER AIR POLLUTION STANDARDS (H520-4)
CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR (H520-5)
HONORING JOHN HAYWARD (H520-6)
ANOTHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FAILURE (H521-3)
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH (H522-3)
CONGRATULATING PASQUALE T. DEON, SR., ON HIS RETIREMENT (H522-5)
11:48:44 a.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH OVERVIEW (H527)
OUR GREATEST EXISTENTIAL THREAT RIGHT NOW IS THE BORDER PROBLEM (H530)
1:24:47 p.m. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan declared in Executive Order 14064 of February 11, 2022, is to continue in effect beyond February 11, 2024. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 118-105).
1:27:32 p.m. - The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the situation in and in relation to Burma declared in Executive Order 14014 of February 10, 2021, is to continue in effect beyond February 10, 2024. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 118-106).
ADJOURNMENT (H534-2)
1:29:19 p.m. - Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:29:28 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:29:29 p.m. - The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 9, 2024.