Authorizing remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and providing for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-965
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-13
text: 
This resolution authorizes and otherwise sets forth procedures for remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and provides for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus (e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19) for a 45-day period. Based on the status of the public health emergency, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional 45 days or terminated earlier.
 
The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.

action_date: 2020-05-14
text: 
This resolution authorizes and otherwise sets forth procedures for remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and provides for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus (e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19) for a 45-day period. Based on the status of the public health emergency, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional 45 days or terminated earlier.
 
The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.

action_date: 2020-05-15
text: 
This resolution authorizes and otherwise sets forth procedures for remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and provides for official remote committee proceedings during a public health emergency due to a novel coronavirus (e.g., the virus that causes COVID-19) for a 45-day period. Based on the status of the public health emergency, the 45-day period may be extended for an additional 45 days or terminated earlier.
 
The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall study the feasibility of using technology to conduct remote voting and certify to the House that operable and secure technology exists to conduct such activity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H2019-2021)
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 189 (Roll No. 107).(text: CR H2019-2021)
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2253-2254)
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 965, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 965.
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
action_date: 2020-05-15
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2019-2042)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-420.
action_date: 2020-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-13
text: Introduced in House