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A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to require certain measures to address Federal election interference by foreign governments . (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th Congress) (relating to the prohibition of United States persons from dealing in certain information and communications technology or services from foreign adversaries and requiring the approval of Congress to terminate certain export controls in effect with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.). (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the conference on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 630A of the House amendment (relating to the repeal of a requirement of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amounts of dependency and indemnity compensation. (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel). (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill (S. 1790) (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam) . (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to include the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds). (09/25/2019 legislative day)

A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to consider potential commonsense solutions regarding family and medical leave, including voluntary compensatory time programs and incentives through the tax code. (09/25/2019 legislative day)

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 191 (Roll no. 543).

On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 542).

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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

An amendment, offered by Ms. Scanlon, Amendment strikes section 3 of H. Res. 577 and inserts at the end of H. Res. 576 a new text striking all after the resolving clause and striking the preamble.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 25, 2019, at 9:28 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1158 with an amendment and that the Senate passed H.R. 1590.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 577.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 577 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2203) to increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3525) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish uniform processes for medical screening of individuals interdicted between ports of entry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 576) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community; and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direciton of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC 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 Dr. J.D. Greear, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.