U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
H.R. 1815 – SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sean Casten / Financial Services Committee)
The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Rep. Bill Huizenga Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Ann Wagner Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Sean Maloney Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Ann Wagner Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Sean Maloney Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
| Title | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner, Stronger Buildings Select Committee on the Climate Crisis |
9:00 AM | 2020 RHOB |
| the following Health Bills on Medicare: H.R. 3, H.R. 4665, H.R. 4671, H.R. 4618, and H.R. 4650 Committee on Energy and Commerce |
10:00 AM | 2123 RHOB |
| Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (Committee on the Judiciary) |
10:00 AM | 2141 RHOB |
| “Defending the Homeland from Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?” Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (Committee on Homeland Security) |
10:00 AM | 310 CHOB |
| H.R. 4091, ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2019; H.R. 2051, Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019; H.R. 1709, Science Integrity Act Committee on Science, Space, and Technology |
10:00 AM | 2318 RHOB |
| Investing in the U.S. Health System by Lowering Drug Prices, Reducing Out-of-Pocket Costs, and Improving Medicare Benefits Committee on Ways and Means |
10:00 AM | 1100 LHOB |
| The Administration’s Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children and Their Families Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (Committee on Oversight and Reform) |
10:00 AM | 2154 RHOB |
| To Review Implementation of USDA Farm Bill Research Programs Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research (Committee on Agriculture) |
10:00 AM | 1300 LHOB |
| Oversight Hearing: Chronic Wasting Disease Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
10:00 AM | 2008 RHOB |
| Examining Corporate Priorities: The Impact of Stock Buybacks on Workers, Communities, and Investors Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets (Committee on Financial Services) |
10:00 AM | 2128 RHOB |
| Voting Rights and Election Administration in America Subcommittee on Elections (Committee on House Administration) |
10:00 AM | 1310 LHOB |
| “The Case for Climate Optimism: Realistic Pathways to Achieving Net Zero Emissions.” Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources) |
10:00 AM | 1324 LHOB |
| Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2420 Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources) |
10:00 AM | |
| Can Opportunity Zones Address Concerns in the Small Business Economy? Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access (Committee on Small Business) |
10:00 AM | 2360 RHOB |
| H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 Committee on Education and Labor |
10:15 AM | 2175 RHOB |
| “China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative: Implications for the Global Maritime Supply Chain.” (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) |
2:00 PM | 2167 RHOB |
| Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2795: Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019; and H.R. 3742: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2019 (RAWA) Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife (Committee on Natural Resources) |
2:00 PM | 1324 LHOB |
| “The Public’s Right to Know: FOIA at the Department of Homeland Security” Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability (Committee on Homeland Security) |
2:00 PM | 310 CHOB |
| Oversight Hearing on the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Implementation of the First Step Act Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Committee on the Judiciary) |
2:00 PM | 2141 RHOB |
| Oversight Hearing: The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on the Departments of Transportation, and House and Urban Development, and Related Agen (Committee on Appropriations) |
2:00 PM | 2358-A RHOB |
| Promoting Inclusion: Examining the Need for Diversity Practices for America’s Changing Workforce Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion (Committee on Financial Services) |
2:00 PM | 2128 RHOB |
