09/28/18 9:13 AM H.R. 6886
On agreeing to the Johnson, Sam amendment; Agreed to without objection.
09/28/18 9:12 AM H.R. 6886
An amendment, in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Johnson, Sam, to strike all after the enacting clause and insert complete new text entitled "Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers Act of 2018".
09/28/18 9:12 AM H.R. 6886
Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 6886 — "To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the requirement for certain former members of the Armed Forces to enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life, and to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests under the Medicare program."
09/28/18 9:11 AM H.R. 6886
Mr. Johnson, Sam asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
09/28/18 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
09/28/18 9:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jenkins of WV to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
09/28/18 9:02 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/28/18 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
09/28/18 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
09/28/18 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
