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Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. (07/11/2018 legislative day)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement. (07/11/2018 legislative day)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. (07/11/2018 legislative day)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Webster amendment No. 5.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Webster (FL), numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-786 to waive compensatory mitigation requirements for maintenance dredging projects in certain inland waterways, inlets, or harbors.

On agreeing to the Huffman amendment; Failed by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 4.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Huffman, numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-786 to ensure that rebuilding plans are successful in rebuilding overfished fish stocks.

On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Failed by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 3.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 3 printed in House Report 115-786 to provide voting representation for Rhode Island on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC).

On agreeing to the Courtney amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Courtney amendment No. 2.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Courtney, numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-786 to create an industry-based pilot trawl survey for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council regions.

On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 965, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young(AK) amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Young (AK), numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-786 to strike sections 302(c) and 307, and modifies sections 205, 207, 304, 30 6, 406, and 408. The amendment also includes a new section regarding voting procedures for the Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program's administrative panel.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 200.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 965 and Rule XVIII.