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On the recordJuly 24, 2020
I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for yielding. Madam Speaker, I will say that on Monday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for morning-hour debate and 10 a.m. for legislative business, with votes expected to occur, Madam Speaker, approximately 12 p.m. On Tuesday, the House will not be in session as we pay respect to Congressman John Lewis while he lies in state. On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for morning-hour debate and 10 a.m. for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for morning-hour debate and 10 a.m. for legislative business. Members are advised that votes on Thursday will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. I know that all Members would like to attend the funeral on Thursday of our brother and great Member and great American John Lewis, however, COVID-19 makes a small-group-only possible. And we will be returning, which is why votes will be delayed until the 6:30 hour. On Friday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. Members are advised that last votes could occur later than 3 p.m. We got out earlier today, and I want to congratulate our floor director, Shuwanza Goff, who got us a schedule that is working very, very well. The suspension bills will be announced by the close of business today. The House will consider two childcare bills. H.R. 7027 would create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund within the existing Child Care and Development Block Grant.…
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 24, 2020

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