House Record — Wednesday, 3/6/2024
175 pages: H827-1001
House Congressional Record (PDF) + 62 Activities
10:00:00 a.m. - The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:20 a.m. - The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Ezell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:41 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.
CONSEQUENCES OF OPEN BORDER POLICIES (H827-5)
BORDER CRISIS IS TOP ISSUE (H828-2)
OPPENHEIMER'S UNTOLD STORY (H829)
CONGRATULATING BRUCE REDMOND (H829-2)
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (H830)
HONORING HENRY SIENKIEWICZ (H830-2)
HONORING COLLEEN POBUR (H830-3)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION (H832)
10:52:19 a.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. today.
12:00:55 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 6.
12:01:20 p.m. - Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
12:02:47 p.m. - The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:50 p.m. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:03:08 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.
BIDEN BORDER CRISIS (H833-7)
HONORING GENERAL CASIMIR PULASKI (H833-8)
CELEBRATING MAJOR FRANK T. BRANDON'S 104TH BIRTHDAY (H833-9)
BIDEN IMPORTS VOTERS (H834)
CONGRATULATING ATHLETES (H834-2)
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2799, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT OF 2023; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7511, LAKEN RILEY ACT (H834-3)
12:10:41 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - Considered as privileged matter. H.Res. 1052 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.”
12:13:39 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.Res. 1052.
1:07:02 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1052, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
1:07:46 p.m. - The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 (H842-2) — 128-page PDF
1:08:07 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - Ms. Granger moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.Res. 1061 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.”
1:09:37 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
1:09:41 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.Res. 1061.
1:51:05 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - 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.
1:51:37 p.m. - The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
3:31:30 p.m. - The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 6.
3:31:31 p.m. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1052, on agreeing to the resolution, if ordered, and on motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2799, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT OF 2023; and PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7511, LAKEN RILEY ACT (H969-4)
3:31:50 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 1052 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.”
4:04:48 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 62).
4:13:32 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 211 (Roll no. 63).
4:13:34 p.m. - H.Res. 1052 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 (H971)
4:13:35 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - Considered as unfinished business. H.Res. 1061 — “Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.”
4:20:23 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 64).
4:20:32 p.m. - H.Res. 1061 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FIREFIGHTER CANCER REGISTRY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2023 (H971-2)
4:20:34 p.m. - H.R. 3821 - Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3821 — “To reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018.”
4:26:30 p.m. - H.R. 3821 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 7 (Roll no. 65).
4:26:32 p.m. - H.R. 3821 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE A CORRECTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 4366 (H972)
4:26:56 p.m. - H.Con.Res. 94 - Mr. Womack asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
4:26:59 p.m. - H.Con.Res. 94 - Considered by unanimous consent. H.Con.Res. 94 — “Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4366.”
4:27:53 p.m. - H.Con.Res. 94 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
4:27:55 p.m. - H.Con.Res. 94 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EXPANDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT OF 2023 (H972-2)
4:30:36 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - Considered under the provisions of rule H.Res. 1052. H.R. 2799 — “To make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes.”
4:30:41 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2799 and H.R. 7511. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2799, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7511 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
4:31:10 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H.Res. 1052 and Rule XVIII.
4:31:15 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad R. Wenstrup to act as Chairman of the Committee.
4:32:21 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2799.
5:16:01 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Lawler, numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to clarify the definition of “general solicitation” and “angel investor” for purposes of the federal securities laws to ensure that startups can discuss their products and business plans at certain events, known as “demo days.”
5:16:05 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lawler amendment No. 1.
5:26:11 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lawler amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:26:52 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Huizenga, numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate rules with respect to the electronic delivery of certain required disclosures to investors.
5:26:54 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 2.
5:37:24 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:37:55 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Lucas, numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to amend Federal securities laws to allow 403(b) plans to invest in collective investment trusts (CITs) and insurance contracts that currently may be invested in by comparable retirement plans, such as 401(k)s.
5:37:57 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lucas amendment No. 3.
5:48:13 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lucas amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:48:38 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mrs. Wagner, numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to allow a closed-end investment company, an entity that invests in securities using money raised in its initial public offering, to invest its assets in securities issued by private funds.
5:48:40 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 4.
5:56:40 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wagner amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5:57:07 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - An amendment, offered by Mr. Sherman, numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 118-407 to allow an individual to invest not more than 5 percent of the net worth of the individual excluding the individual's primary residence in any one private offering. To limit the aggregate investment of the individual in private offerings to 25 percent of the net worth of the individual excluding the individual's primary residence.
5:57:08 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1052, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 5.
6:05:41 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Wagner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6:06:17 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - Mrs. Wagner moved that the committee rise.
6:06:32 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:06:44 p.m. - H.R. 2799 - Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2799 as unfinished business.
6:07:47 p.m. - ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
6:09:01 p.m. - SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
SOUTHERN BORDER (H988)
FAILED POLICIES (H993-2)
ADJOURNMENT (H996)
7:25:23 p.m. - Mr. Roy moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:25:28 p.m. - On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:25:29 p.m. - The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024.