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Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 45 public bills, H.R. 8318- 8362; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Res. 156; H. Con. Res. 85; and H. Res. 1182-1187, were introduced.
Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran: The House failed to agree to H. Con. Res. 40, directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, by a yea- and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 214 nays with one answering “present”, Roll No. 114. Consideration began yesterday, April 15th.
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act: The House passed H.R. 6409, to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, by a yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 208 nays, Roll No. 116. Consideration began yesterday, April 15th.
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Energy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 215 nays, Roll No. 115. Pages H2937-38
H. Res. 1174, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387), (H.R. 6398), (H.R. 6409), and the resolution (H. Res. 1156) was agreed to yesterday, April 15th. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act: The House passed H.R. 6398, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation, by a yea-and-nay vote of 222 yeas to 205 nays, Roll No. 118. Consideration began yesterday, April 15th.
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Energy and Commerce by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 117. Pages H2938-39
H. Res. 1174, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387), (H.R. 6398), (H.R. 6409), and the resolution (H. Res. 1156) was agreed to yesterday, April 15th. Requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status: The House passed H.R. 1689, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status, by a yea-and-nay vote of 224 yeas to 204 nays, Roll No. 120.
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specified in section 4 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Page H2940
H. Res. 965, the rule providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) was agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 207 nays, Roll No. 119. Pages H2939-40 Expressing support for tax policies that support working families: The House agreed to H. Res.
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H. Res. 1174, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6387), (H.R. 6398), (H.R. 6409), and the resolution (H. Res. 1156) was agreed to yesterday, April 15th. Recess: The House recessed at 2:32 p.m. and reconvened at 11:22 p.m.
Amending the FISA Amendments Act—Rule for Consideration: The House failed to agree to H. Res. 1175, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, by a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 228 noes, Roll No. 124, after the previous question was ordered by a yea- and-nay vote of 211 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 122. The House rejected the Austin Scott (GA) amendment by a yea-and-nay vote of 200 yeas to 220 nays, Roll No. 123.
Amending the FISA Amendments Act: The House agreed to discharge from committee and pass H.R. 8322, to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026.
Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon on Monday, April 20, 2026 for morning-hour debate.
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency declared in Proclamation 10371 of April 21, 2022, with respect to the Russian Federation and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of Russian-affiliated vessels to United States ports, is to continue in effect beyond April 21, 2026—referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119-149).
Senate Message: Message received from the Senate appears on page H2948. Quorum Calls—Votes: Ten yea-and-nay votes and one recorded vote developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H2936-37, H2937-38, H2938, H2938-39, H2939, H2939-40, H2947, H2947-48, H2953, H2953-54 and H2954-55. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 2:10 a.m.