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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1589.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1589 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1590.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1590 — "To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter travel, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1593.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1593 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a school security coordinating council, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1433.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1433 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale within the Department of Homeland Security workforce by conferring new responsibilities to the Chief Human Capital Officer, establishing an employee engagement steering committee, requiring action plans, and authorizing an annual employee award program, and for other purposes."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.