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United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4863| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2019
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import Bank through FY2029 and otherwise modifies its operations. Specifically, the bill redesignates the bank as the United States Export Finance Agency and increases its lending cap over the period of its reauthorization. In the event of a quorum lapse, the bill provides for the establishment of a temporary board to act in the stead of the Board of Directors. The bill also prohibits the agency from providing financing for certain specified entities and persons involved in sanctionable activities. Additionally, the agency must establish (1) the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion to increase the participation of such groups in the agency's programs and contracts; (2) the Office of Territorial Exporting to promote the export of goods and services from U.S. territories; and (3) the Office of Financing for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Storage Exports to promote exports used in the production of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency technologies. Further, the agency is authorized to (1) deem as met certain prerequisite considerations to providing competitive export financing in the case of exports likely to be supported by official financing from China; and (2) establish a program under which it may enter into arrangements (i.e., reinsurance pools) to share risks associated with the extension of credit.

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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 31, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 31, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 27.
Nov 8, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
Nov 8, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-271.
Nov 13, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 695 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 14, 2019
Rule H. Res. 695 passed House.
Nov 14, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 695. (consideration: CR H8845-8870; text: CR H8856-8859)
Nov 14, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 14, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 695 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 14, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 14, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4863.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 1.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 3.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flores demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McAdams demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment No. 5.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson (OH) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 7.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 8.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz amendment No. 9.
Nov 14, 2019
Ms. Waters moved that the Committee rise.
Nov 14, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 14, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4863 as unfinished business.
Nov 15, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8885-8902)
Nov 15, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 10.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 11.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 12.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 13.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 14.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamb amendment No. 15.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 16.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 17.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stevens amendment No. 18.
Nov 15, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stevens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn (OK) amendment No. 19.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 20.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment No. 21.
Nov 15, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 15, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4863.
Nov 15, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 15, 2019
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 15, 2019
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H8899)
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section pertaining to the Limitation on Financial Assistance for the Chinese Government.
Nov 15, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Nov 15, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 218 (Roll no. 623).
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Nov 15, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 184 (Roll no. 624).
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Nov 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • October 29, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 30, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 31, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 31, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 27.


  • November 8, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.


  • November 8, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-271.


  • November 13, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 695 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • November 14, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 695 passed House.


  • November 14, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 695. (consideration: CR H8845-8870; text: CR H8856-8859)


  • November 14, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • November 14, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 695 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 14, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • November 14, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4863.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 1.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 3.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flores demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McAdams demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment No. 5.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson (OH) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 7.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 8.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz amendment No. 9.


  • November 14, 2019
    Ms. Waters moved that the Committee rise.


  • November 14, 2019
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 14, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4863 as unfinished business.


  • November 15, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8885-8902)


  • November 15, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 10.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 11.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 12.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 13.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 14.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamb amendment No. 15.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 16.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 17.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stevens amendment No. 18.


  • November 15, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stevens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn (OK) amendment No. 19.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 20.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment No. 21.


  • November 15, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 15, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4863.


  • November 15, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 15, 2019
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 15, 2019
    Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H8899)


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section pertaining to the Limitation on Financial Assistance for the Chinese Government.


  • November 15, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • November 15, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 218 (Roll no. 623).
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  • November 15, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 184 (Roll no. 624).
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  • November 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4863| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2019
United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import Bank through FY2029 and otherwise modifies its operations. Specifically, the bill redesignates the bank as the United States Export Finance Agency and increases its lending cap over the period of its reauthorization. In the event of a quorum lapse, the bill provides for the establishment of a temporary board to act in the stead of the Board of Directors. The bill also prohibits the agency from providing financing for certain specified entities and persons involved in sanctionable activities. Additionally, the agency must establish (1) the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion to increase the participation of such groups in the agency's programs and contracts; (2) the Office of Territorial Exporting to promote the export of goods and services from U.S. territories; and (3) the Office of Financing for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Storage Exports to promote exports used in the production of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency technologies. Further, the agency is authorized to (1) deem as met certain prerequisite considerations to providing competitive export financing in the case of exports likely to be supported by official financing from China; and (2) establish a program under which it may enter into arrangements (i.e., reinsurance pools) to share risks associated with the extension of credit.

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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 30, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 31, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 31, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 27.
Nov 8, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
Nov 8, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-271.
Nov 13, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 695 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 14, 2019
Rule H. Res. 695 passed House.
Nov 14, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 695. (consideration: CR H8845-8870; text: CR H8856-8859)
Nov 14, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 14, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 695 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 14, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 14, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4863.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 1.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 3.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flores demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McAdams demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment No. 5.
Nov 14, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson (OH) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 7.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 8.
Nov 14, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz amendment No. 9.
Nov 14, 2019
Ms. Waters moved that the Committee rise.
Nov 14, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 14, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4863 as unfinished business.
Nov 15, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8885-8902)
Nov 15, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 10.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 11.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 12.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 13.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 14.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamb amendment No. 15.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 16.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 17.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stevens amendment No. 18.
Nov 15, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stevens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn (OK) amendment No. 19.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 20.
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment No. 21.
Nov 15, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Nov 15, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4863.
Nov 15, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 15, 2019
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 15, 2019
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H8899)
Nov 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section pertaining to the Limitation on Financial Assistance for the Chinese Government.
Nov 15, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Nov 15, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 218 (Roll no. 623).
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Nov 15, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 184 (Roll no. 624).
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Nov 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • October 29, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 30, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 31, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 31, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 27.


  • November 8, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.


  • November 8, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-271.


  • November 13, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 695 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • November 14, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 695 passed House.


  • November 14, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 695. (consideration: CR H8845-8870; text: CR H8856-8859)


  • November 14, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4863 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.


  • November 14, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 695 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 14, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • November 14, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4863.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 1.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flores amendment No. 3.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flores amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flores demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McAdams demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment No. 5.


  • November 14, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson (OH) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Davidson (OH) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 7.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 8.


  • November 14, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz amendment No. 9.


  • November 14, 2019
    Ms. Waters moved that the Committee rise.


  • November 14, 2019
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 14, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4863 as unfinished business.


  • November 15, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8885-8902)


  • November 15, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 10.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 11.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 12.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 13.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 14.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamb amendment No. 15.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 16.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 17.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stevens amendment No. 18.


  • November 15, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stevens amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn (OK) amendment No. 19.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 20.


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment No. 21.


  • November 15, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres Small (NM) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • November 15, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4863.


  • November 15, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 15, 2019
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 15, 2019
    Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H8899)


  • November 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section pertaining to the Limitation on Financial Assistance for the Chinese Government.


  • November 15, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • November 15, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 218 (Roll no. 623).
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  • November 15, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 235 - 184 (Roll no. 624).
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  • November 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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