Work on a more normal basis, well continue to try to meet remotely so that we can play our part in slowing the spread of covid19. I want to also announce a couple of reminders to the conduct of this hearing. Members should keep their video feed on as long as they are present in the hearing, and members are responsible for their own microphones. Just be mindful that you probably have a little bit more responsibility than usual than if we were in a regular meeting space. And please keep your microphones muted unless youre speaking and finally if members have documents they wish to submit to the record, email them to the committee clerk. But if you dont have it, we can make sure you do get it. I welcome you to the science, space and Technology Committees First Virtual hearing. Today were discussing the impact of covid19 on the Fire Service Community and how we can best leverage existing federal programs to expedite assistance to Fire Departments during the pandemic. I appreciate our witne
The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 185. The nays are 235. The motion is not adopted. The question is on passage of the bill. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, ms. Waters it mr. Speaker the speaker pro tempore the yeas and nays are requested. Those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. Five minutes. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on his vote the yeas are 275. The speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 275. The nays are 146. The bill is passed. Without objection the motion to
And minority whip discussed whats ahead. Complet list of which complete lit which will be announced by close of business tomorrow. This list will include several bills from the Science Committee that are part of the house innovation initiative. These bills support americans pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math with a focus committee that are part of the house innovation on veterans and individuals historically underrepresented in those fields. Mr. Speaker, my friend and i recently cohosted the third congressional hackathon. I think he and i would agree that Stem Education is an issue of National Competitiveness and i look forward to the house passing these bills next week. In addition, the house will consider two measures from the Financial Services committee. First, h. R. 4015, the Corporate Governance reform and Transparency Act sponsored by representative sean duffy. This bill lim prove the quality of proxy research while increasing transparency for Public
Technology, engineering, and mouth with a focus on veterans and individuals, historically underrepresented in those fields. My friends and i recently cohosted the third congressional f willf the hackathon. I look forward to the house passing these bills next week. In addition, the house will consider two measures for the Financial Services committee. The corporate, governance reform and Transparency Act sponsored by sean duffy. Improve Privacy Research while increasing transparency for Public Companies and investors. 3312, riskhr designation improvement act. This bill replaces dodd franks with ary threshold process that analyzes each institution and the individual risk factor. The house will also consider the conference report to accompany hr one, the tax cuts and jobs act, sponsored by rep presented of brady. The legislation will cap off a 31your journey to reform americas broken tax code. We will double the standard deduction, making the first 12,000 of income for an individual and 2
On tuesday and the balance of the week, the house will meet as early as 10 00 a. M. For legislative business. The house will consider a number of suspensions, complete list will be announced by close of business tomorrow. The first will include several bills from the Science Committee that are part of the house innovation initiative. These bills support americans pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mouth with a focus on veterans and individuals, historically underrepresented in those fields. My friends and i recently cohosted the third congressional f willf the hackathon. I look forward to the house passing these bills next week. In addition, the house will consider two measures for the Financial Services committee. The corporate, governance reform and Transparency Act sponsored by sean duffy. Improve Privacy Research while increasing transparency for Public Companies and investors. 3312, riskhr designation improvement act. This bill replaces dodd franks with ary