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An amendment, offered by Mr. Donovan, Amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 114-551 to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include substance abuse treatment programs that provide alternatives to incarceration for pregnant women as eligible for family-based substance abuse treatment grants.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5046.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 720 and Rule XVIII.
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Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4641 and H.R. 5046 and makes specified amendments in order on each measure.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 720. H.R. 5046 — "To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to assist State and local governments in addressing the national epidemic of opioid abuse, and for other purposes."
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Yemen and others to threaten Yemen's peace, security, and stability. - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 114-134).
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Higgins to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
