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Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-2| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2018
K. Michael Conaway

K. Michael Conaway

Republican Representative

Texas

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
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  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, crop insurance, livestock, agriculture and food defense, and historically underserved producers. For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525 , The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison .

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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 12, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)
Apr 18, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 18, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
May 3, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.
May 3, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.
May 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
May 16, 2018
Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.
May 16, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
May 16, 2018
The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
May 16, 2018
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
May 16, 2018
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 16, 2018
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.
May 16, 2018
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
May 16, 2018
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
May 16, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
May 16, 2018
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 16, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
May 16, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.
May 16, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.
May 16, 2018
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 16, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.
May 17, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
May 17, 2018
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)
May 17, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
May 17, 2018
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
May 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)
May 18, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.
May 18, 2018
The Committee resumed its sitting.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 18, 2018
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.
May 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 18, 2018
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 18, 2018
Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.
May 18, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 18, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).
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May 18, 2018
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).
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May 18, 2018
Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3042
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Roberts with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 21, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
Jun 21, 2018
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Jun 21, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)
Jun 21, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)
Jun 21, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).
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Jun 21, 2018
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.
Jun 25, 2018
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)
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Jun 25, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)
Jun 26, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)
Jun 27, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jun 27, 2018
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Jun 27, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)
Jun 27, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)
Jun 28, 2018
Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
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Jun 28, 2018
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Jun 28, 2018
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)
Jun 29, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 18, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)
Jul 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".
Jul 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
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Jul 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)
Aug 1, 2018
Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.
Aug 2, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference held.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 10, 2018
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 11, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)
Dec 11, 2018
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
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Dec 11, 2018
Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 12, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
Dec 12, 2018
Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.
Dec 12, 2018
Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)
Dec 12, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.
Dec 12, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.
Dec 12, 2018
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)
Dec 12, 2018
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
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Dec 12, 2018
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 19, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-334.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 12, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)


  • April 18, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 18, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.


  • May 3, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.


  • May 3, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.


  • May 16, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.


  • May 16, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)


  • May 16, 2018
    The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.


  • May 16, 2018
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 16, 2018
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 16, 2018
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.


  • May 16, 2018
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.


  • May 16, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.


  • May 16, 2018
    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 16, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)


  • May 16, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.


  • May 16, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.


  • May 16, 2018
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.


  • May 17, 2018
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.


  • May 17, 2018
    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)


  • May 17, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.


  • May 17, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.


  • May 17, 2018
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.


  • May 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)


  • May 18, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.


  • May 18, 2018
    The Committee resumed its sitting.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • May 18, 2018
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.


  • May 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 18, 2018
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • May 18, 2018
    Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.


  • May 18, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 18, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).
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  • May 18, 2018
    On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).
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  • May 18, 2018
    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3042
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Roberts with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 21, 2018
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.


  • June 21, 2018
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.


  • June 21, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)


  • June 21, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)


  • June 21, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).
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  • June 21, 2018
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.


  • June 25, 2018
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)
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  • June 25, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)


  • June 26, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)


  • June 27, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • June 27, 2018
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.


  • June 27, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)


  • June 27, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)


  • June 28, 2018
    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
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  • June 28, 2018
    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.


  • June 28, 2018
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)


  • June 29, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 18, 2018
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.


  • July 18, 2018
    Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)


  • July 18, 2018
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)


  • July 18, 2018
    Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)


  • July 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".


  • July 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
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  • July 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.


  • July 31, 2018
    Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)


  • August 1, 2018
    Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.


  • August 2, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 5, 2018
    Conference held.


  • September 5, 2018
    Conference committee actions: Conference held.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conferees agreed to file conference report.


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)


  • December 11, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)


  • December 11, 2018
    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
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  • December 11, 2018
    Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.


  • December 12, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.


  • December 12, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.


  • December 12, 2018
    Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)


  • December 12, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.


  • December 12, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 12, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.


  • December 12, 2018
    The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)


  • December 12, 2018
    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
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  • December 12, 2018
    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 19, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-334.

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Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-2| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, crop insurance, livestock, agriculture and food defense, and historically underserved producers. For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525 , The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison .

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Timeline
Apr 12, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 12, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)
Apr 18, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 18, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
May 3, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.
May 3, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.
May 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
May 16, 2018
Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.
May 16, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
May 16, 2018
The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
May 16, 2018
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
May 16, 2018
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 16, 2018
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.
May 16, 2018
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
May 16, 2018
Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
May 16, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
May 16, 2018
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 16, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
May 16, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.
May 16, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.
May 16, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.
May 16, 2018
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 16, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.
May 17, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
May 17, 2018
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)
May 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)
May 17, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.
May 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.
May 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
May 17, 2018
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
May 18, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)
May 18, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.
May 18, 2018
The Committee resumed its sitting.
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 18, 2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 18, 2018
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.
May 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 18, 2018
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 18, 2018
Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)
May 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.
May 18, 2018
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 18, 2018
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).
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May 18, 2018
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).
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May 18, 2018
Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.
May 18, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3042
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Roberts with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 21, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
Jun 21, 2018
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Jun 21, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)
Jun 21, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)
Jun 21, 2018
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).
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Jun 21, 2018
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.
Jun 25, 2018
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)
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Jun 25, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)
Jun 26, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)
Jun 27, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jun 27, 2018
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Jun 27, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)
Jun 27, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)
Jun 28, 2018
Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
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Jun 28, 2018
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Jun 28, 2018
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)
Jun 29, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 18, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)
Jul 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".
Jul 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
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Jul 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)
Aug 1, 2018
Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.
Aug 2, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference held.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 10, 2018
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 11, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)
Dec 11, 2018
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
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Dec 11, 2018
Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 12, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
Dec 12, 2018
Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.
Dec 12, 2018
Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)
Dec 12, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.
Dec 12, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.
Dec 12, 2018
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)
Dec 12, 2018
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
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Dec 12, 2018
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 19, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-334.
  • April 12, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 12, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)


  • April 18, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 18, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.


  • May 3, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.


  • May 3, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.


  • May 16, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.


  • May 16, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)


  • May 16, 2018
    The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.


  • May 16, 2018
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 16, 2018
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 16, 2018
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.


  • May 16, 2018
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.


  • May 16, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.


  • May 16, 2018
    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 16, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)


  • May 16, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.


  • May 16, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.


  • May 16, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.


  • May 16, 2018
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.


  • May 17, 2018
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.


  • May 17, 2018
    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)


  • May 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)


  • May 17, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.


  • May 17, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.


  • May 17, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.


  • May 17, 2018
    Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.


  • May 17, 2018
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.


  • May 18, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)


  • May 18, 2018
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.


  • May 18, 2018
    The Committee resumed its sitting.


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 18, 2018
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • May 18, 2018
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.


  • May 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 18, 2018
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • May 18, 2018
    Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)


  • May 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the 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 to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.


  • May 18, 2018
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 18, 2018
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).
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  • May 18, 2018
    On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).
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  • May 18, 2018
    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.


  • May 18, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3042
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Roberts with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 21, 2018
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.


  • June 21, 2018
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.


  • June 21, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)


  • June 21, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)


  • June 21, 2018
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).
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  • June 21, 2018
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.


  • June 25, 2018
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)
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  • June 25, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)


  • June 26, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)


  • June 27, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • June 27, 2018
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.


  • June 27, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)


  • June 27, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)


  • June 28, 2018
    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
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  • June 28, 2018
    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.


  • June 28, 2018
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)


  • June 29, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 18, 2018
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.


  • July 18, 2018
    Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)


  • July 18, 2018
    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)


  • July 18, 2018
    Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)


  • July 18, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".


  • July 18, 2018
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
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  • July 18, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..


  • July 18, 2018
    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.


  • July 31, 2018
    Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)


  • August 1, 2018
    Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.


  • August 2, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 5, 2018
    Conference held.


  • September 5, 2018
    Conference committee actions: Conference held.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.


  • December 10, 2018
    Conferees agreed to file conference report.


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)


  • December 11, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 11, 2018
    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)


  • December 11, 2018
    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
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  • December 11, 2018
    Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.


  • December 12, 2018
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.


  • December 12, 2018
    Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.


  • December 12, 2018
    Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)


  • December 12, 2018
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.


  • December 12, 2018
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 12, 2018
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.


  • December 12, 2018
    The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)


  • December 12, 2018
    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
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  • December 12, 2018
    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 19, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-334.
K. Michael Conaway

K. Michael Conaway

Republican Representative

Texas

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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