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Op-Ed :
Wanted to be sure you saw this Medium post by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) published today on the temporary changes that allow for remote voting and virtual committee proceedings, implemented for the first time this week. To read the post, click here or below:
 
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. S. 3744 – Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Sen.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun debate on the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. 
 
Members are advised that the vote on passage of FISA Reauthorization is expected to occur this evening.  Further information about the exact timing of votes will be provided.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. H.Res. 981 – Rule Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 6172 – USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 (Rep. Nadler/Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H.Res.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has reconvened and begun debate on the Rule providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6172 – USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 (FISA Reauthorization, as passed by the Senate).

Following debate on the Rule, at approximately 3:20 - 3:40 p.m., the House will take votes on passage of S. 3744 and the Previous Question and adoption of the Rule providing for consideration of FISA Reauthorization.  
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 4:30 - 4:35 p.m., the House will take the following vote, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
  1. S. 3744  Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Sen.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is currently in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

At approximately 2:55 p.m., the House will reconvene and begin debate on the Rule providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6172 – USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 (FISA Reauthorization, as passed by the Senate).
Press Release :
I was horrified and outraged to learn of yet another incident where an unarmed African-American man was killed by police while begging for his life.  
Archived Floor Update :
The House is currently in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

Members are advised that votes are expected in the House today on legislation related to FISA reauthorization and bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.