U.S. House Schedule for Wednesday, May 12, 2021
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH
On Wednesday, 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: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
One Minute Speeches
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 1448 – PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Stivers / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
2) H.R. 958 – Protecting Moms Who Served Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lauren Underwood / Veterans’ Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 297 – To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Ed Case / Natural Resources Committee)
4) H.R. 49 – To designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32806, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Darren Soto / Natural Resources Committee)
5) H.R. 478 – Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act (Sponsored by Rep. Tom O’Halleran / Natural Resources Committee)
6) H.R. 810 – To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Fortenberry / Natural Resources Committee)
7) H.R. 1688 – Native American Child Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego / Natural Resources Committee)
8) H.R. 2208 – Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar / Natural Resources Committee)
Postponed Suspension Votes:
1) H.R. 433 – Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. David Trone / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 1475 – Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman / Energy and Commerce Committee)
3) H.R. 586 – STANDUP Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Peters / Energy and Commerce Committee)
4) H.R. 721 – Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Grace Napolitano / Energy and Commerce Committee)
5) H.R. 2877 – Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Drew Ferguson / Energy and Commerce Committee)
6) H.R. 1260 – Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2021, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger / Energy and Commerce Committee)
7) H.R. 1205 – Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz / Energy and Commerce Committee)
8) H.R. 1324 – Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis / Energy and Commerce Committee)
9) H.R. 1480 – HERO Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Ami Bera / Energy and Commerce Committee)
10) H.R. 2862 – Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer / Energy and Commerce Committee)
11) H.R. 2981 – Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. John Katko / Energy and Commerce Committee)
12) H.R. 2955 – Suicide Prevention Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chris Stewart / Energy and Commerce Committee)
13) H.R. 768 – Block, Report, And Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act of 2021 (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee)
Special Order Speeches
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
| Title | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Military Transition During the COVID-19 Pandemic Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity (Committee on Veterans’ Affairs) |
10:00 AM | |
| COVID-19 Variants and Evolving Research Needs Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology) |
10:00 AM | |
| Various Measures Committee on Financial Services |
10:00 AM | 2128 RHOB |
| Driving a Global, Whole-of-Society Response to Climate Action Committee on Foreign Affairs |
10:00 AM | 2172 RHOB |
| Making a Difference for Families and Foster Youth Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support (Committee on Ways and Means) |
10:00 AM | 1100 LHOB |
| Title II Conservation Programs: Exploring Climate Smart Practices Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry (Committee on Agriculture) |
10:00 AM | 1300 LHOB |
| “The Capitol Insurrection: Unexplained Delays and Unanswered Questions” (Rescheduled) Committee on Oversight and Reform |
10:00 AM | 2154 RHOB |
| USDA Research, Education and Economics Mission Area (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
10:30 AM | |
| Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight Hearing (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations) |
10:30 AM | |
| “The Fiscal Year 2022 HHS Budget” Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce) |
10:30 AM | |
| Oversight of the January 6th Attack: Review of the Architect of the Capitol’s Emergency Preparedness Committee on House Administration |
12:00 PM | |
| Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (Rescheduled) Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services (Committee on Education and Labor) |
12:00 PM | via Zoom ———- |
| On H.Res.279, “Insular Cases Resolution” Committee on Natural Resources |
1:00 PM | |
| Funding Our Nation’s Priorities: Reforming the Tax Code’s Advantageous Treatment of the Wealthy Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures (Committee on Ways and Means) |
2:00 PM | 1100 LHOB |
