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An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 12 printed in House Report 116-289 to include community colleges in recruitment efforts to diversify the United States Export Finance Agency.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 11.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 11 printed in House Report 116-289 to include paid internships in recruitment efforts.

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

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 10.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Meng, numbered 10 printed in House Report 116-289 to include Asian American- and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institutions in recruitment efforts to diversify the United States Export Finance Agency workforce.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 4863 — "To promote the competitiveness of the United States, to reform and reauthorize the United States Export Finance Agency, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kelly of IL 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Net Price Calculator Improvement Act (11/14/2019 legislative day)

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act (11/14/2019 legislative day)

ONDCP Technical Corrections Act of 2019 (11/14/2019 legislative day)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp series honoring women veterans of the Armed Forces and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued. (11/14/2019 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States. (11/14/2019 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing November 15, 2019, as "America Recycles Day" and expressing the sense of the Senate that recycling promotes a healthy economy and responsible environmental stewardship . (11/14/2019 legislative day)