12/16/20 2:19 PM H.R. 7105
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 7105 — "To provide flexibility for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in caring for homeless veterans during a covered public health emergency, and for other purposes."
12/16/20 2:19 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12/16/20 2:18 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 16, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., that the Senate passed S. 2032, S. 2054, S. 3152, H.R. 4356, H.R. 6100, H.R. 7259, and H.R. 8354.
12/16/20 2:04 PM
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.
12/16/20 2:03 PM
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for the victims who passed away due to the Covid-19 virus.
12/16/20 2:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12/16/20 2:01 PM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 967, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
12/16/20 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12/16/20 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 16.
12/16/20 12:40 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.