[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 203 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1282-D1284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 26 public bills, H.R. 6691-
6716; and 3 resolutions, H. Res. 920-921 and 923, were introduced. 
                                                         Pages H6813-14
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages H6815-17
Reports Filed: A report was filed on December 8, 2023, as follows:
  H.R. 6611, to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 
to make certain reforms to the authorities under such Act, to 
reauthorize title VII of such Act, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 
118-302, Part 1).
Reports were filed today as follows:
  H.R. 5119, to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide small 
businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership 
information, and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-
303);
  H.R. 5524, to amend the start date of the pilot program on sharing 
with foreign branches, subsidiaries and affiliates, with an amendment 
(H. Rept. 118-304);
  H.R. 5473, to amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and 
relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for 
other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-305);
  H.R. 6093, to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather 
forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the 
provision of weather data, and for other purposes, with an amendment 
(H. Rept. 118-306);
  H.R. 6570, to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 
to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and 
oversight, with an amendment (H. Rept. 118-307, Part 1); and
  H. Res. 922, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to 
amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools 
that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve 
whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to 
require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that 
agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (H. Rept. 118-
308).                                                        
Page H6813
Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed 
Representative Van Orden to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 12:14 p.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m. 
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Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rear 
Admiral Gregory Todd, Chief of Chaplains, United States Navy, 
Washington, DC.                                          
  Pages H6746-47
Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the 
following measures:

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  National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023: H.R. 
3315, to exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application 
of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying 
members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the 
National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty 
or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days; 
                                                         Pages H6747-48
  Amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the 
Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations: S. 2747, 
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the 
Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations; 
                                                         Pages H6748-49
  Amending the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, 
trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of 
Siletz Indians: H.R. 2839, to amend the Siletz Reservation Act to 
address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of 
the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians;               
  Pages H6749-51
  Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2023: H.R. 5473, amended, to 
amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with 
respect to the implementation of building codes          
  Pages H6754-56
  Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II: H.R. 6503, to 
amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the 
airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and 
Airway Trust Fund, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 376 yeas to 15 nays, 
Roll No. 709;                                     
  Pages H6756-59, H6802
  Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023: H.R. 
3224, amended, to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the 
authorization of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of 
the Department of Homeland Security, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 394 
yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 707;   
  Pages H6759-60, H6800-01
  Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act: H.R. 1042, amended, to 
prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-
enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation; 
                                                         Pages H6760-62
  Lower Costs, More Transparency Act: H.R. 5378, amended, to promote 
price transparency in the health care sector, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay 
vote of 320 yeas to 71 nays with one answering ``present'', Roll No. 
708;                                           
  Pages H6762-89, H6801-02
  5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement Act: S. 2787, to 
authorize the Federal Communications Commission to process applications 
for spectrum licenses from applicants who were successful bidders in an 
auction before the authority of the Commission to conduct auctions 
expired on March 9, 2023; and                            
  Pages H6798-99
  PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023: H.R. 3226, amended, to 
reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for 
Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act.                
  Pages H6799-H6800
Recess: The House recessed at 3:07 p.m. and reconvened at 3:13 p.m. 
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Recess: The House recessed at 5:28 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. 
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Suspensions--Proceedings Postponed: The House debated the following 
measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were 
postponed.
  Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023: S. 788, to amend the Permanent 
Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow States to issue fully 
electronic stamps under that Act;                        
  Pages H6751-52
  Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act: 
H.R. 5119, amended, to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide 
small businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership 
information;                                             
  Pages H6752-53
  Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act: H.R. 5524, 
amended, to amend the start date of the pilot program on sharing with 
foreign branches, subsidiaries and affiliates; and       
  Pages H6753-54
  Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act: H.R. 4531, 
amended, to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use 
disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment.            
  Pages H6789-97
Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Representative Ted Lieu 
wherein he resigned from the Committee on Science, Space, and 
Technology.                                                  
  Page H6804
Senate Referral: S. 3250 was held at the desk.               
  Page H6748
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate by the Clerk and 
subsequently presented to the House today appears on page H6748.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes developed during the 
proceedings of today and appear on pages H6800-01, H6801-02, and H6802.
Adjournment: The House met at 12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

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