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Floor Update: Apr 23, 2020 - 10:04 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun one hour of debate on H.Res. 938 – Providing for the adoption of H.Res. 935, Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.

After debate on the Resolution, the House will begin two hours of debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 266 – Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – under suspension of the Rules.

Following debate at approximately 1:30 p.m., the House will take votes. 
Floor Update: Apr 23, 2020 - 7:58 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.  

The House will begin one hour of debate on H.Res. ___ – Providing for the adoption of H.Res. 935, Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis.

After debate on the Resolution, the House will begin two hours of debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 266 – Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – under suspension of the Rules.
Floor Update: Apr 21, 2020 - 5:57 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Members are advised that the Senate has passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.

The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23rd to consider this legislation. 
Floor Update: Apr 20, 2020 - 11:53 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Members are advised that pending an agreement on interim legislation related to the coronavirus response and the Paycheck Protection Program, the Senate could take action on that legislation as early as Tuesday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m.

If the Senate passes this legislation on Tuesday, the House could meet as early as Thursday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. to consider it. 
Floor Update: Apr 19, 2020 - 5:55 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE – WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2020

Members are advised that pending agreement on interim legislation related to the coronavirus response and the Paycheck Protection Program, the House could meet as early as Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to consider that legislation.
 
Members are further advised that at this time, a recorded vote on the interim legislation is likely in the House this week.  Members will be given sufficient notice about the exact timing of any votes and when they will need to return to Washington, DC.
Floor Update: Apr 13, 2020 - 3:52 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Members are advised that absent an emergency, the House is not expected to meet prior to Monday, May 4, 2020. 

Members are further advised that if the House is required to take action on critical legislation related to the coronavirus response or other legislative priorities, Members will be given sufficient notice to return to Washington, DC.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available. 
Floor Update: Apr 6, 2020 - 2:20 pm

FLOOR UPDATE - ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FLOOR DOCUMENTS

Members are advised that the following announcement has been made regarding electronic submission of Floor documents. 

Beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2020, staff must electronically submit all Floor documents, including bills, resolutions, cosponsors and extensions of remarks, to a dedicated and secure email system, rather than deliver these materials by hand to staff in the Speaker’s Lobby or Cloakrooms.  At this time, Members may still drop off materials in person.  
 
Floor Update: Mar 30, 2020 - 1:22 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Members are advised that the House is not expected to meet sooner than Monday, April 20, 2020.

Members are further advised that if the House is required to take action on critical legislation related to the coronavirus response or other legislative priorities, Members will be given sufficient notice to return to Washington, DC.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available. 
Floor Update: Mar 27, 2020 - 1:26 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has completed debate on Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

At this time, a quorum may be necessary to conduct the remainder of business in the House.  

We ask all Members now make their way to the House Floor or Gallery while employing proper social distancing practices.

A request for a recorded vote is possible. 
Floor Update: Mar 27, 2020 - 1:01 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House is currently debating the Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

At this time, a quorum may be necessary to conduct the remainder of business in the House.

We ask all Members now make their way to the House Floor or Gallery while employing proper social distancing practices.

At approximately 1:05 - 1:15 p.m., a request for a recorded vote is possible. 
Floor Update: Mar 27, 2020 - 12:23 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House is currently debating the Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

At this time, a quorum may be necessary to conduct the remainder of business in the House.

We therfore ask all Members to begin making their way to the House Floor or Gallery while employing proper social distancing practices.

At approximately 12:45 - 1:00 p.m., a request for a recorded vote is possible. 
Floor Update: Mar 27, 2020 - 9:05 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House has begun up to three hours of debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Members are advised that we are hopeful the bill will pass by voice vote.

Members are encouraged to follow the guidance of their local and state health officials, however if they are able and willing to be in Washington D.C. by 10:00 a.m. today, Members are encouraged to do so with caution. 
Floor Update: Mar 27, 2020 - 8:52 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Today, the House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.  

The House will begin up to three hours of debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Members are advised that we are hopeful the bill will pass by voice vote.
Floor Update: Mar 26, 2020 - 8:24 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

Tomorrow, the House will convene at 9:00 a.m. for up to two hours of debate on H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
 
Members are advised that it is possible this measure will not pass by voice vote. 

Members are encouraged to follow the guidance of their local and state health officials, however if they are able and willing to be in Washington D.C. by 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Members are encouraged to do so with caution. 
Floor Update: Mar 16, 2020 - 3:12 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE - NO VOTES ON MONDAY

Members are advised that votes are no longer expected on Monday, March 23rd, 2020.  Pending any developments requiring votes, Members will have twenty-four hours' notice to return to D.C.

Members are further advised that plans are being developed to coordinate votes in order to limit the number of Members voting on the Floor at any one time.   

Further information regarding the schedule will be announced as soon as it becomes available. 
 
Floor Update: Mar 14, 2020 - 1:08 am

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The Majority Leader has made the following announcement following the passage of H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended:

"The House has now spoken in a clear voice and approved this bipartisan bill.

If there are any developments that would require Members to return before our scheduled return date of March 23, 2020, twenty-four hours’ notice will be provided.
Floor Update: Mar 14, 2020 - 12:28 am

FLOOR UPDATE – 1 VOTE – LAST VOTE

The House is now taking the following vote on a bill under the suspension of the Rules:
  1. H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended (Reps. Lowey/Scott (VA)/Neal/Bishop (GA)/DeLauro/Pallone/Peterson – Appropriations/Ways and Means) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
This is the last vote for the week
Floor Update: Mar 14, 2020 - 12:25 am

FLOOR UPDATE – 1 VOTE – LAST VOTE

At approximately 12:30 - 12:40 a.m., the House will take the following vote on a bill under the suspension of the Rules:
  1. H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended (Reps. Lowey/Scott (VA)/Neal/Bishop (GA)/DeLauro/Pallone/Peterson – Appropriations/Ways and Means) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
Floor Update: Mar 13, 2020 - 8:34 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House is currently in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

Members are advised that votes are expected in the House tonight on legislation related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Further information regarding the exact timing of votes 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.
Floor Update: Mar 13, 2020 - 3:10 pm

FLOOR SCHEDULE UPDATE

The House is currently in recess subject to the call of the Chair. 

Members are advised that conversations are ongoing with the Administration regarding legislation related to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Votes are expected in the House today. 

Further information regarding the exact timing of votes 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.