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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2203.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H. Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. 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."

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 576, the Chair put the question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on until a time to be announced.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 576.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H. Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. 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."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 25.

Eugene Scalia, of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor, vice R. Alexander Acosta, resigned. (09/25/2019 legislative day)

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.