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Lawmakers note blood drive, announce caucuses and recess the House for party meetings

House of Representatives · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Members were reminded that a blood drive sponsored by Terumo and the American Red Cross continues until 2:00 p.m.; Democrats and Republicans announced caucus locations and times, and Representative Kauffman moved to recess the House, a motion the chamber approved by voice vote.

Representative Joe Jacoby introduced Jenny Nikaido of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies and Judy Foss of the American Red Cross and thanked members who had participated in the blood drive. Representative Kauffman reminded members the drive continues until 2:00 p.m. and announced Republican caucus at 1:30 p.m. in Room 103; Representative Meyer announced the Democratic caucus at 1:30 p.m. in Room 19.

After announcements, Representative Kauffman moved that "the House recess until the conclusion of both party caucuses." The Speaker called for the voice vote; members responded "Aye," and the Chair declared the House recessed.