WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 11:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last votes expected: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) S. 785 [1] – Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (Sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 5245 [2] – SHIELD for Veterans Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 7105 [3] – DELIVER Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Levin / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
4) H.R. 8247 [4] – Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Mark Takano / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
5) H.R. 3798 [5] – Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (Sponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
Postponed Suspension Vote:
Begin Consideration of H.R. 4447 [7] – Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone / Energy and Commerce Committee)
The Rule provides for ninety minutes of general debate, makes in order the following amendments, and allows for amendments to be offered en bloc:
Special Order Speeches
Printable PDF [9]
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
Title | Time | Location |
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Hybrid Hearing with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell [10] Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis |
10:00 AM | |
“Health Care Lifeline: The Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 Pandemic” (Virtual Hearing) [11] Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce) |
10:00 AM | |
Green Recovery Plans for the COVID-19 Crisis [12] Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment (Committee on Foreign Affairs) |
10:00 AM | |
“Driving Equity: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.” [13] Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure |
10:00 AM | 2167 Select one |
Toxic Exposures: Examining Airborne Hazards in the Southwest Asia Theater of Military Operations [14] Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Committee on Veterans’ Affairs) |
10:00 AM | |
Data for Decision-Making: Responsible Management of Data during COVID-19 and Beyond [15] Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology) |
11:00 AM | |
Immigrants as Essential Workers During COVID-19 [16] Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship (Committee on the Judiciary) |
2:00 PM | 2141 RHOB |