[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 25 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D138-D139]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 29 public bills, H.R. 1070, 
1108-1135; 1 private bill, H.R. 1136; and 9 resolutions, H.J. Res. 44; 
H. Con. Res. 15-16; and H. Res. 113-118, were introduced. 
                                                         Pages H1491-93
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages H1493-94
Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows:
  H.J. Res. 37, directing the removal of United States Armed Forces 
from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized 
by Congress (H. Rept. 116-7).                                
Page H1491
Veterans' Access to Child Care Act: The House passed H.R. 840, to amend 
title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain 
medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, by a 
recorded vote of 400 ayes to 9 noes, Roll No. 75. Consideration began 
February 7th.                                            
  Pages H1469-82
  Rejected the Barr motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs with instructions to report the same back to the 
House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 200 ayes to 
214 noes, Roll No. 74.                                   
Pages H1479-81
Agreed to:
  Sherrill amendment (No. 12 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that require 
the Secretary to provide public notification on VA.gov to ensure 
veterans are aware of the expanded, cost-free child care services with-
in this Act, and to perform outreach to inform eligible veterans; 
                                                         Pages H1469-70
  Moore amendment (No. 13 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that require 
annual reports on participation in this program and biannual reports on 
any other child care related barriers that remain for veterans seeking 
care at VA medical facilities;                           
Pages H1470-71
  Kuster (NH) amendment (No. 14 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that require 
the Secretary to establish criteria for furnishing child care 
assistance to eligible veterans that accounts for unusual or excessive 
access burdens, such as excessive driving distance, geographic 
challenges, and other environmental factors;                 
Page H1471
  Delgado amendment (No. 15 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that adds 
extended day programs to the child care services that can receive 
stipends;                                                
Pages H1471-72
  Delgado amendment (No. 16 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that include 
under definitions in the Health Care Services, Emergency Mental Health 
Care Services, which provide immediate assistance to individuals 
experiencing a mental health crisis;                     
Pages H1472-73
  Golden amendment (No. 17 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that expands the 
scope of services under which a veteran would qualify for free child 
care to include health care services provided as part of readjustment 
counseling;                                                  
Page H1473
  Golden amendment (No. 18 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that directs the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress regarding 
the accessibility and effectiveness of the program for eligible 
individuals who reside in rural and highly rural areas; 
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  Sherrill amendment (No. 20 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that amends the 
bill to specifically include Military Sexual Trauma counseling and care 
services under section 1720D of title 38 in the definition of `covered 
health care services';                                   
                                                         Pages H1475-76
  Slotkin amendment (No. 21 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that provide 
authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consult with the 
Secretary of Defense in implementing the bill; and           
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  Sherrill amendment (No. 19 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that states 
that child care providers may not provide child care under the bill if 
they employ an individual who has been convicted of a sex crime, an 
offense involving a child victim, a violent crime, a drug felony, or 
other offense the Secretary deems appropriate (by a recorded vote of 
401 ayes to 19 noes, Roll No. 73).             
                                               Pages H1474-75, H1478-79
                                                              Rejected:
  Bergman amendment (No. 4 printed in H. Rept. 116-6) that was debated 
on February 7th that sought to prohibit the VA from constructing new 
structures to be used as childcare centers (by a recorded vote of 172 
ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 72).                          
                                                         Pages H1476-77
  H. Res. 105, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
840) and adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 86) was agreed to 
yesterday, February 7th.
  Agreed that in the engrossment of the bill, the Clerk be authorized 
to correct section numbers, punctuation, spelling, and cross-
references, and to make such other technical and conforming changes as 
may be necessary to reflect the actions of the House in amending the 
bill, including the changes placed at the desk.              
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Committee Election: The House agreed to H. Res. 113, electing Members 
to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 
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Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns 
today, it adjourn to meet at 12 noon on Monday, February 11th for 
Morning Hour debate.                                         
  Page H1485
Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress--Appointment: The 
Chair announced the Speaker's appointment of the following Members to 
the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress: Representatives 
Graves (GA), Woodall, Brooks (IN), Rodney Davis (IL), Newhouse, and 
Timmons.                                                     
  Page H1490
Quorum Calls--Votes: Four recorded votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H1477, H1478-79, H1480-81, and 
H1481. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 1:11 p.m.