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Press Release :
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life
One of the strengths of the Congress of the United States is the diversity of experience, disciplines, and expertise that our Members have.
 
Press Release :
Hoyer: This Is a Funding Package For the People
Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE
The House has completed general debate on H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020.

The House has now begun consideration of amendments to H.R. 2740.

Members are advised that they should be prepared to offer their amendment at the appropriate time today. 

After debate on some amendments, at approximately 5:30 - 5:45 p.m., the House will take votes. 
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE
The House is currently considering amendments to H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020.  The House is currently debating Smith (NJ) Amendment #11. 

Members are advised that they should be prepared to offer their amendment at the appropriate time today. 
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE
The House has completed debate on the second Rule for H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020.

The House has now begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 2740.  

Following general debate, the House will begin consideration of amendments to H.R. 2740.  Members are advised that they should be prepared to offer their amendment at the appropriate time today. 
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – 12 – 13 VOTES
At approximately 5:50 - 5:55 p.m., the House will take the following votes on amendments to Division A (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education) to H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020:
  1. McGovern Amendment – Ensures medically-tailored nutrition interventions are included in evidence-based practices for enhancing senior nutrition under the Older A
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – ADDITIONAL PROCEDURAL VOTES EXPECTED
The House is currently voting on a Republican Motion to Adjourn. 

Members are advised that additional procedural votes are expected throughout the day.  Members should remain on or near the House floor at this time.  Further information will be announced as soon as it becomes available. 
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE - 1 ADDITIONAL VOTE
The House is now taking the following vote:
  1. Republican Motion to Adjourn – VOTE NO – 15 minutes
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE – PROCEDURAL VOTE EXPECTED
**Members are advised that a Republican procedural vote is expected to occur between 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.  Further information will be announced as soon as it becomes available. 
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.
Archived Floor Update :
FLOOR UPDATE - 1 ADDITIONAL VOTE
The House is now taking the following vote:
  1. Republican Motion to Adjourn – VOTE NO – 15 minutes
If you have any questions please contact: Shuwanza Goff, Ray Salazar, or Deborah Rowe at 5-3130.