[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1060-D1063]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
 Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 30 public bills, H.R. 6896-
6925; and 10 resolutions, H.J. Res. 141; H. Con. Res. 138-140; and H. 
Res. 1082-1083, 1085-1088 were introduced.               
  Pages H9088-90
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages H9091-92
Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
  H. Res. 1018, requesting the President to transmit to the House of 
Representatives certain documents in the possession of the President 
relating to the determination to impose certain tariffs and to the 
strategy of the United States with respect to China (H. Rept. 115-979);
  H.R. 4753, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Vice 
Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System to provide a written report, with an amendment (H. Rept. 
115-980);
  H.R. 6729, to allow nonprofit organizations to register with the 
Secretary of the Treasury and share information on activities that may 
involve human trafficking or money laundering with financial 
institutions and regulatory authorities, under a safe harbor that 
offers protections from liability, in order to better identify and 
report potential human trafficking or money laundering activities (H. 
Rept. 115-981);
  H.R. 6751, to increase transparency with respect to financial 
services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, 
and corrupt officials, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. 
Rept. 115-982);
  H.R. 6737, to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and 
Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain 
refinanced

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mortgage loans, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 115-983);
  H.R. 5036, to establish an Independent Financial Technology Task 
Force, to provide rewards for information leading to convictions 
related to terrorist use of digital currencies, to establish a FinTech 
Leadership in Innovation Program to encourage the development of tools 
and programs to combat terrorist and illicit use of digital currencies, 
and for other purposes, with amendments (H. Rept. 115-984); and
  H. Res. 1084, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6756) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business 
innovation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the 
bill (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes; 
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760) to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of 
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small 
businesses; and providing for proceedings during the period from 
October 1, 2018, through November 12, 2018 (H. Rept. 115-985). 
                                                         Pages H9081-82
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Norman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
                                                             Page H8889
Recess: The House recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 12 noon. 
                                                             Page H8894
 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Dr. Brad 
Jurkovich, First Bossier, Bossier City, Louisiana.           
  Page H8894
Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker's approval of the Journal by 
voice vote.                                          
  Pages H8894, H8905
Recess: The House recessed at 1:09 p.m. and reconvened at 1:15 p.m. 
                                                             Page H8902
Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules 
and pass the following measure. Consideration began Tuesday, September 
25th.
  FDR Historic Preservation Act: H.R. 5420, amended, to authorize the 
acquisition of land for addition to the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt 
National Historic Site in the State of New York, by a \2/3\ recorded 
vote of 394 ayes to 15 noes, Roll No. 404.               
  Pages H8904-05
Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and 
Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 
2019: The House agreed to the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, by a yea-and-nay vote of 361 
yeas to 61 nays, Roll No. 405.                 
  Pages H9040-47, H9056-57
  H. Res. 1077, the rule providing for consideration of the conference 
report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6157) and providing for 
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1071) was agreed to by a 
recorded vote of 230 ayes to 188 noes, Roll No. 403, after the previous 
question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 230 yeas to 188 nays, 
Roll No. 402.                               
Pages H8897-H8902, H8903-04
 Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote 
devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States 
citizens: The House agreed to H. Res. 1071, recognizing that allowing 
illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and 
diminishes the voting power of United States citizens, by a yea-and-nay 
vote of 279 yeas to 72 nays with 69 answering ``present'', Roll No. 
406.                                           
  Pages H9047-52, H9057-58
  H. Res. 1077, the rule providing for consideration of the conference 
report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6157) and providing for 
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1071) was agreed to by a 
recorded vote of 230 ayes to 188 noes, Roll No. 403, after the previous 
question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 230 yeas to 188 nays, 
Roll No. 402.                               
Pages H8897-H8902, H8903-04
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:
  Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to 
H.R. 302, with an amendment: H. Res. 1082, providing for the 
concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 302, with an 
amendment, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 398 ayes to 23 noes, Roll No. 
407;                                           
  Pages H8905-H9040, H9058
  Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act of 
2018: H.R. 6729, to allow nonprofit organizations to register with the 
Secretary of the Treasury and share information on activities that may 
involve human trafficking or money laundering with financial 
institutions and regulatory authorities, under a safe harbor that 
offers protections from liability, in order to better identify and 
report potential human trafficking or money laundering activities, by a 
\2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 297 yeas to 124 nays, Roll No. 408; 
                                                  Pages H9052-56, H9059
  Financial Technology Protection Act: H.R. 5036, amended, to establish 
an Independent Financial Technology Task Force, to provide rewards for 
information leading to convictions related to terrorist use

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of digital currencies, to establish a FinTech Leadership in Innovation 
Program to encourage the development of tools and programs to combat 
terrorist and illicit use of digital currencies;         
  Pages H9060-62
  Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act: H.R. 6332, 
to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to 
submit a report to Congress on the way in which data collected pursuant 
to title 31 is being used;                                   
  Page H9063
  Federal Reserve Supervision Testimony Clarification Act: H.R. 4753, 
amended, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Vice Chairman 
for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 
to provide a written report;                             
  Pages H9063-64
  Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2018: H.R. 6737, 
amended, to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer 
Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced 
mortgage loans;                                          
  Pages H9064-65
  Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act of 2018: H.R. 6751, 
amended, to increase transparency with respect to financial services 
benefitting state sponsors of terrorism, human rights abusers, and 
corrupt officials;                                           
  Page H9088
  9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act: H.R. 3834, to provide that members of 
public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are 
eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; 
                                                         Pages H9067-68
   Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act: H.R. 754, to award the 
Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in recognition of his heroic 
achievements and courageous contributions to peace in the Middle East; 
                                                         Pages H9068-70
   IG Subpoena Authority Act: H.R. 4917, to amend the Inspector General 
Act of 1978 to provide testimonial subpoena authority;   
  Pages H9070-72
   Guidance Out Of Darkness Act: H.R. 4809, amended, to increase access 
to agency guidance documents;                            
  Pages H9072-73
  Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2018: 
H.R. 4887, amended, to modernize Federal grant reporting; 
                                                         Pages H9074-76
  Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans' Pensions Act: H.R. 4431, 
amended, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for interest 
payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing 
certain annuity deposits for prior military service;     
  Pages H9076-78
  Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``To amend title 5, United 
States Code, to provide for interest payments by agencies in the case 
of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for 
prior military service or certain volunteer service, and for other 
purposes.''.                                                 
Page H9078
  Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2018: H.R. 5896, 
amended, to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the authority 
for pay and work schedules of border patrol agents;      
  Pages H9078-80
  Requiring the United States Postal Service to establish new ZIP 
codes: H.R. 6846, to require the United States Postal Service to 
establish new ZIP codes; and                             
  Pages H9080-81
  REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act: H.R. 3398, 
to amend the Real ID Act of 2005 to permit Freely Associated States to 
meet identification requirements under such Act.         
  Pages H9065-67
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a 
correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6157: The House agreed to take 
from the Speaker's table and agree to S. Con. Res. 47, directing the 
Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the 
enrollment of H.R. 6157.                                 
  Pages H9059-60
 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2018: The House agreed to 
discharge from committee and pass H.R. 6897, to extend the 
authorizations of Federal aviation programs, to extend the funding and 
expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. 
                                                             Page H9060
Designating the flood control project in Sedgwick County, Kansas, 
commonly known as the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project, as 
the ``M.S. `Mitch' Mitchell Floodway'': The House agreed to discharge 
from committee and pass H.R. 3383, to designate the flood control 
project in Sedgwick County, Kansas, commonly known as the Wichita-
Valley Center Flood Control Project, as the ``M.S. `Mitch' Mitchell 
Floodway''.                                                  
  Page H9060
 Renaming a waterway in the State of New York as the ``Joseph Sanford 
Jr. Channel'': The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass S. 
1668, to rename a waterway in the State of New York as the ``Joseph 
Sanford Jr. Channel''.                                       
  Page H9060
 Senate Referrals: S. 3139 was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. S. 3389 was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.                 
  Page H9087
 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today and appears on page H8902.

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Quorum Calls--Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and three recorded votes 
developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H8903, 
H8903-04, H8904-05, H9057, H9057-58, H9058, and H9059. There were no 
quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 8:32:33 p.m.