HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ACTIONS 05/08/2013

DAILY FLOOR WRAP UP

May 8, 2013

SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS

Gibson (R-NY) Amendment No.1 – Requires the GAO to submit a report to Congress on the usage of compensatory time allowed under the Act and detail any complaints filed or enforcement actions taken for alleged violations of the Act. The report will ensure Congress can monitor any potential abuse of the Act. – ADOPTED 384 - 42

Democrat Motion to Recommit – FAILED 200 - 227

Final Passage of H.R. 1406 — "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector." – PASSED 223 – 204

Ordering the Previous Question on H. Res. 202 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached." – ADOPTED 227 - 199

H. Res. 202 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached." – ADOPTED 226 - 199