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

Protecting America's First Responders Act (05/16/2019 legislative day)

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.

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. (05/15/2019 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).

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order speeches.

Congressional Budget Office - Pursuant to the provisions of Section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Public Law 93-944, the Speaker and President pro tempore of the Senate appointed Dr. Phillip Swagel as the Director, effective June 3, 2019 for the term expiring January 3, 2023.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act (05/15/2019 legislative day)

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 209).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 323 - 96 (Roll no. 208).

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 275 - 146 (Roll no. 207).