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Daily Leader :
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020 d50a9146-b239-4fea-b2fa-4a
Press Release :
Good morning. I am joined by today’s Speaker Pro Tempore, [Rep.] Debbie Dingell from Michigan; [Rep.] Filemon Vela from Texas; and [Rep.] Don Beyer from the state of Virginia. 2020 has been a challenging year for America, a challenging year for our people. A sad, sad, year as we lost over 330,000 of our fellow citizens to a pandemic caused by COVID-19.  
Press Release :
"The annual National Defense Authorization Act that President Trump dangerously and callously vetoed today was a product of true bipartisanship and reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform.  
Archived Floor Update :
**Members are advised that the House will meet on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., with votes expected no earlier than 3:00 p.m.

The House will vote to override the veto message on the NDAA Conference Report.  Members are advised that additional legislative items are possible on Monday. 
Press Release :
“Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy.
Speech :
Madam Speaker, they say ‘good things come to those who wait.’ The American people have certainly been waiting and watching and hoping that Congress would not only be able to avert a shutdown, but also provide much-needed COVID-19 relief.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 133, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following votes on H.R. 133, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. Concurring in Senate Amendment with Portion of Divided Question Comprising Divisions B, C, E, and F VOTE YESMinimum of 5 minutes

    Following this vote, the House will take the following vote, by groups:
Archived Floor Update :
**Members are advised that no further votes are expected in the House this week.

Members are further advised that pending a presidential veto on the NDAA Conference Report, it is possible that votes may occur next week.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun one hour of debate on House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief bill).

After debate, the House will take votes, by groups.  These will be the last votes of the week.