House Floor Summary

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with ninety minutes of general debate on H.R. 987.

The Speaker designated the Honorable James R. Langevin 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. 377 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5, H.R. 312 and H.R. 987. The resolution provides for 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 5, under a closed rule. Section 2 of the resolution provides for 60 minutes of debate on H.R. 312, under a closed rule and section 3 provides 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 987, under a structured rule.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 377. H.R. 987 — "To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for Federal Exchange outreach and educational activities."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to fifteen per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Miss Gonzalez-Colon of PR to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Bruce Lustig, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with further Morning-Hour Debate.

Mr. Ryan filed a report from the Committee on Appropriations on H.R. 2779.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Schweikert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification declaring a national emergency with respect to the threat posed by the unrestricted acquisition or use in the United States of information and communications technology or services designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of foreign adversaries - referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116-35).