01/22/13 2:01 PM
The House received a communication from Representative Emerson wherein she resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2013.
01/22/13 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 22.
01/22/13 12:49 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
01/22/13 12:48 PM H.R. 307
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/22/13 12:31 PM H.R. 307
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 307.
01/22/13 12:31 PM H.R. 307
Considered under suspension of the rules.
01/22/13 12:31 PM H.R. 307
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 307 — "To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response, and for other purposes."
01/22/13 12:29 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
01/22/13 12:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
01/22/13 12:03 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Frankel of FL to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
