House Record — Wednesday, 3/20/2024
59 pages: H1239-1297
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 54 Activities
10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:19 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Marcus J. Molinaro to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:32 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.
LOOKING BEYOND OIL AND GAS (H1239-4)
WE ARE SLEEPING WHILE UKRAINE IS BURNING (H1240-2)
HONORING THE LIFE OF SAM LOIZZO (H1240-3)
HONORING THE HONORABLE MARCIA FUDGE DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH (H1241)
HONORING THE PLANO EAST PANTHERS (H1241-2)
CELEBRATE THE BICYCLE (H1242)
HOUSE OF MEDICINE IS IN CRISIS (H1242-2)
HONORING BENNY HAWKINS (H1243-2)
PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM RAMPANT FORMS OF ONLINE SEXUAL HARASSMENT (H1243-3)
CALIFORNIA NEEDS TO STORE EVERY DROP OF WATER WE CAN (H1244)
AMERICA HAS A GUN PROBLEM (H1245)
BRADLEY FREE CLINIC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF REMARKABLE SERVICE (H1245-2)
HONORING YOLANDA PENA'S SERVICE (H1246)
CONGRATULATING NORTH PITT HIGH SCHOOL LADY PANTHERS (H1246-2)
11:08:58 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.
12:00:00 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.
12:00:40 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:02:53 p.m. - SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Carl demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carl objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal until a time to be announced.
12:03:16 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Plaskett to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:30 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.
NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK (H1247-4)
VIRGIN ISLANDS' WOMEN FIGHTERS (H1247-5)
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION… (H1247-7)
12:07:54 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - Considered as privileged matter. H.Res. 1085 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.”
12:14:20 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.Res. 1085.
12:40:49 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1085, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Scanlon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
12:41:34 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
1:30:10 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.
1:30:11 p.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1085, on agreeing to the resolution, if ordered, and on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7520, as amended.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION… (H1253-4)
1:30:12 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 1085 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.”
2:02:47 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 192 (Roll no. 89).
2:09:42 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 200 (Roll no. 90).
2:09:44 p.m. - H.Res. 1085 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PROTECTING AMERICANS' DATA FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARIES ACT OF 2024 (H1254)
2:09:45 p.m. - H.R. 7520 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 7520 — “To prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.”
2:15:56 p.m. - H.R. 7520 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 91).
2:15:57 p.m. - H.R. 7520 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:16:00 p.m. - H.R. 7520 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY PRODUCTION ACT (H1255)
2:19:54 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 1085. H.R. 1121 — “To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.”
2:19:59 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H.Con.Res. 86, H.Res. 987 and H.R. 7023. The resolution provides for consideration H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H.Con.Res. 86, and H.Res. 987 under a closed rule, and H.R. 7023 under a structured rule, each with one hour of general debate. The rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, and H.R. 7023.
2:20:10 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1121.
2:59:30 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2:59:50 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 1121 are postponed.
RESTORING AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE ACT (H1264)
3:00:46 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 1085. H.R. 6009 — “To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes.”
3:00:51 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H.Con.Res. 86, H.Res. 987 and H.R. 7023. The resolution provides for consideration H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, H.Con.Res. 86, and H.Res. 987 under a closed rule, and H.R. 7023 under a structured rule, each with one hour of general debate. The rule provides for one motion to recommit each on H.R. 1023, H.R. 1121, H.R. 6009, and H.R. 7023.
3:02:00 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6009.
3:58:21 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:58:55 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - Ms. Porter moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
3:59:08 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
3:59:57 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6009, the chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes prevailed. Mr. Stauber demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY PRODUCTION ACT (H1270)
3:59:58 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1121.
4:00:24 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1121 — “To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.”
4:00:36 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Mr. Levin moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
4:00:51 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
4:00:52 p.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 1121, if ordered, on the motion to recommit H.R. 6009, on passage of H.R. 6009, if ordered, and on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the journal, if ordered.
4:39:40 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 213 (Roll no. 92).
4:46:01 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 188 (Roll no. 93).
4:46:02 p.m. - H.R. 1121 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
RESTORING AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE ACT (H1272)
4:46:05 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6009 — “To require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes.”
4:52:08 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 211 (Roll no. 94).
4:59:56 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 200 (Roll no. 95).
4:59:58 p.m. - H.R. 6009 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5:00:08 p.m. - On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 1068 (H1273-2)
5:01:32 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
HOUSE REPUBLICAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS (H1274)
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DERALYN RILES DAVIS (H1274-2)
CONGRATULATING ALLEN BURNS (H1274-3)
CONGRATULATING THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (H1275)
HUD SECRETARY MARCIA FUDGE'S RETIREMENT (H1275-2)
5:15:48 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE (H1275-3)
6:18:49 p.m. - The House received a communication from the Honorable Sam Graves, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Graves (MO) notified the Speaker that on March 20, 2024, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session and adopted two resolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure were enclosed. Referred to Appropriations and ordered printed.
SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED (H1293)
ADJOURNMENT (H1293-2)
6:19:04 p.m. - Mr. Clyde moved that the House do now adjourn.
6:19:12 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
6:19:20 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 21, 2024.