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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 public bills, H.R. 6617-
6636; and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 70; H. Con. Res. 69-70; and H. Res. 913 were introduced.
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
Committee on Ethics. In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Jamaal Bowman (H. Rept. 117-242); and
H. Res. 912, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3076) to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6617) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (H. Rept. 117-243).
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Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Brown (MD) to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
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Recess: The House recessed at 2:17 p.m. and reconvened at 5 p.m.
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Recess: The House recessed at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
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Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act: The House passed H.R. 4445, to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment, by a yea-and-nay vote of 335 yeas to 97 nays, Roll No. 33.
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Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-29 shall be considered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
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Agreed to:
Buck amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of H. Rept. 117-241) that clarifies that, for the purposes of the bill, sexual harassment dispute is defined as a dispute relating to conduct that allegedly constitutes sexual harassment under applicable Federal, Tribal, or State sexual harassment laws (by a yea-and-nay vote of 427 yeas with none voting
``nay'', Roll No. 32) .
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H. Res. 900, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 3485), (H.R. 4445), and (H.R. 4521) was agreed to Wednesday, February 2nd.
Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the over 900,000 Americans who have passed away from the COVID-19 virus.
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Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measure. Consideration began Tuesday, February 1st.
Promoting Rigorous and Innovative Cost Efficiencies for Federal Procurement and Acquisitions Act: S. 583, to promote innovative acquisition techniques and procurement strategies, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 426 yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 34.
Pages H995-96 Presidential Message: Read a message from the President wherein he notified Congress that the national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared in Executive Order 14014 of February 10, 2021 is to continue in effect beyond February 10, 2022--referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 117-89).
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Senate Referrals: S. 2159 was held at the desk. S. 3527 was held at the desk. S. 314 was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. S. 559 was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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Senate Message: Message received from the Senate today appears on page H993.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H994, H995, and H995-96.
Adjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 24
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