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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.

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

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 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 Joyce Beatty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Marca Bristo. (09/24/2019 legislative day)

A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". (09/24/2019 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.