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Archived Floor Update :
Please find the Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1790 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

Democrats are urged to VOTE NO on the Motion to Instruct Conferees. 
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Press Release :
I was stunned and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my great friend Cokie Roberts. She was a wonderful person, a leading journalist, and a great student of the Congress.
Archived Floor Update :
Today, the House meets at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.  There will be up to fifteen “One Minutes” per side.

Following “One Minutes,” the House will begin one hour of debate on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1423 – FAIR Act.

After debate on the Rule, the House will take votes.  These will be the last votes of the day.
Press Release :
The attack on the Saudi oil facilities is not only an attack on Saudi Arabia but on the stability of the world economy.  That may well be its intent.  We do not yet know who perpetrated this attack, but whoever did this ought to suffer consequences after a proper investigation of what actually happened.  Any response must be well thought-out and strategic. 
 
Archived Floor Update :
The House has reconvened and begun debate on the six bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. 

Following suspension debate, the House is expected to consider the Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1790 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. 

Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Daily Leader :
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 d50a9146-b239-4fea-b2fa
Archived Floor Update :
Today, the House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. 

Following “One Minutes,” the House is expected to recess.
 
At approximately 3:30 p.m., the House will reconvene and debate the six bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. 

Following suspension debate, the House is expected to consider a Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1790 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. 
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
  1. Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on S. 1790 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 – VOTE NO – 15 minutes
  2. Motion to Close Portions of the Conference Meetings on S.
Press Release :
Hi – I’m Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland and the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. I’m proud to join with you in celebrating 2019’s Hispanic Heritage Month.  
 
Leader's Report :
After a productive August District Work Period, House Democrats have returned to Washington to continue fighting for the American people.