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“House of Representatives” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the in the Daily Digest section section on page D672 on June 16.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
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House of Representatives
Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 44 public bills, H.R. 8095-
8138; 1 private bill, H.R. 8139; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1182-1186, were introduced.
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:
H.R. 3952, to strengthen the role of the Chief Scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in order to promote scientific integrity and advance the Administration's world-class research and development portfolio, with an amendment (H. Rept. 117-
373, Part 1); and
H.R. 7233, to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for requirements under Medicaid State plans for health screenings and referrals for certain eligible juveniles in public institutions; and to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue clear and specific guidance under the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance programs to improve the delivery of health care services, including mental health services, in elementary and secondary schools and school-
based health centers, with amendments (H. Rept. 117-374).
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Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she appointed Representative Norcross to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022: The House passed H.R. 7606, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Department of Agriculture, by a yea-and-
nay vote of 221 yeas to 204 nays, Roll No. 277.
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Rejected the Cammack motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Agriculture by a yea-and-nay vote of 206 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 276.
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Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-50, modified by the amendment printed in part E of H. Rept. 117-366, shall be considered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill.
Agreed to:
Khanna amendment (No. 1 printed in part F of H. Rept. 117-366) that authorizes USDA to carry out a program that reduces dependence on foreign sources of fertilizers, supports reliable access to critical inputs for farmers, and encourages innovation and competition in the highly concentrated fertilizer industry, and would support investments in materials or tools for efficient use of fertilizer, sustainable fertilizer production, and incentives for greater precision in fertilizer use; and
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Spanberger amendment (No. 2 printed in part F of H. Rept. 117-366) that directs USDA to establish Supply Chain Regional Resource Centers to support small and medium-size agricultural producers and businesses with coordination, technical assistance, and grants related to producers' and businesses' supply chain challenges, and directs the existing Agriculture Innovation Centers Program to do research, offer technical assistance and support services, conduct outreach, and provide other services to strengthen and secure supply chains for US agricultural commodities and products.
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H. Res. 1170, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2543), (H.R. 2773), and (H.R. 7606) was agreed to Tuesday, June 14th.
Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H5631 and H5632.
Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
