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119th Congress, 2nd Session

Next Meeting: May 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Floor Activity Summary05/19/2026

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06:26:43 pm The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026.
06:26:42 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
06:26:40 pm Mr. Hill (AR) moved that the House do now adjourn.
06:26:26 pm Mr. Hill (AR) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on May 20. Agreed to without objection.
06:26:01 pm H. Res. 1299 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.
05:41:29 pm H. Res. 1299 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299.
05:41:27 pm H. Res. 1299 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:41:13 pm H. Res. 1299 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1299 — "Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment."
05:40:44 pm H.R. 5317 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.
05:29:20 pm H.R. 5317 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5317.
05:29:19 pm H.R. 5317 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:29:08 pm H.R. 5317 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5317 — "To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to ensure that certain custodial deposits of well capitalized insured depository institutions are not considered to be funds obtained by or through deposit brokers, and for other purposes."
05:28:49 pm H.R. 4544 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.
05:18:17 pm H.R. 4544 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4544.
05:18:16 pm H.R. 4544 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:18:06 pm H.R. 4544 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4544 — "To direct certain Federal banking and credit union agencies to promote the formation of de novo regulated institutions through the review of application processes, the review of capital raising by de novo regulated institutions, and the establishment of various outreach programs, and for other purposes."
05:17:46 pm H.R. 3234 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.
05:02:37 pm H.R. 3234 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3234.
05:02:36 pm H.R. 3234 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:02:25 pm H.R. 3234 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3234 — "To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the amount of reciprocal deposits of an insured depository institution that are not considered to be funds obtained by or through a deposit broker, and for other purposes."
05:02:03 pm H.R. 1993 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.
04:44:14 pm H.R. 1993 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1993.
04:44:12 pm H.R. 1993 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:43:59 pm H.R. 1993 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1993 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and to support programs at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center."
04:42:09 pm H.R. 3726 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
04:42:08 pm H.R. 3726 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:42:05 pm H.R. 3726 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:29:39 pm H.R. 3726 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3726.
04:29:36 pm H.R. 3726 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:29:23 pm H.R. 3726 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3726 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis, and for other purposes."
04:29:22 pm H.R. 2954 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
04:29:21 pm H.R. 2954 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:29:18 pm H.R. 2954 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:22:01 pm H.R. 2954 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2954.
04:21:59 pm H.R. 2954 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:21:47 pm H.R. 2954 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2954 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes."
04:21:23 pm S. 2393 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.
04:16:28 pm S. 2393 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2393.
04:16:26 pm S. 2393 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:16:15 pm S. 2393 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2393 — "To authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri, and for other purposes."
04:16:14 pm H.R. 3482 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:16:11 pm H.R. 3482 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:06:44 pm H.R. 3482 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.
04:06:42 pm H.R. 3482 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:06:29 pm H.R. 3482 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3482 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an online program through which an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs may schedule an appointment for a covered veteran with a non-Department health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes."
04:05:44 pm H.R. 1352 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:05:40 pm H.R. 1352 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:58:33 pm H.R. 1352 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1352.
03:58:32 pm H.R. 1352 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:58:17 pm H.R. 1352 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1352 — "To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes."
03:58:17 pm H.R. 4684 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:58:15 pm H.R. 4684 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:50:14 pm H.R. 4684 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
03:50:13 pm H.R. 4684 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:50:10 pm H.R. 4684 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4684 — "To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit with respect to the maintaining of a flagpole bearing the flag of the United States at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point, Utah, and for other purposes."
03:49:59 pm H.R. 2252 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:49:57 pm H.R. 2252 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:38:03 pm H.R. 2252 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2252.
03:38:02 pm H.R. 2252 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:38:01 pm H.R. 2252 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2252 — "To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes."
03:36:42 pm H.R. 6506 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:36:41 pm H.R. 6506 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:22:09 pm H.R. 6506 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6506.
03:22:06 pm H.R. 6506 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:22:03 pm H.R. 6506 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6506 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the period of limitations on filing a claim for credit or refund during collection action proceedings, to prohibit the crediting of overpayments against disputed tax liability during such proceedings, and to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court."
03:21:48 pm H.R. 7432 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
03:21:46 pm H.R. 7432 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:21:39 pm H.R. 7432 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
02:39:57 pm H.R. 7432 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
02:39:56 pm H.R. 7432 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:39:44 pm H.R. 7432 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 7432 — "To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care."
02:38:33 pm S. 4530 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:38:31 pm S. 4530 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:31:24 pm S. 4530 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
02:31:23 pm S. 4530 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:31:10 pm S. 4530 Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 4530 — "To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police."
02:30:48 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
02:30:39 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
02:16:55 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
02:16:44 pm 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 he had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 4530.
02:06:00 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02:05:32 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Menefee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02:05:29 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02:03:47 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
02:00:31 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
12:24:56 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 pm MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:28 pm The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 pm The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
06:26:43 pm The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026.
06:26:42 pm On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
06:26:40 pm Mr. Hill (AR) moved that the House do now adjourn.
06:26:26 pm Mr. Hill (AR) asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 11:00 a.m. on May 20. Agreed to without objection.
06:26:01 pm Bills: H. Res. 1299 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.
05:41:29 pm Bills: H. Res. 1299 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299.
05:41:27 pm Bills: H. Res. 1299 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:41:13 pm Bills: H. Res. 1299 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 1299 — "Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment."
05:40:44 pm Bills: H.R. 5317 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.
05:29:20 pm Bills: H.R. 5317 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5317.
05:29:19 pm Bills: H.R. 5317 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:29:08 pm Bills: H.R. 5317 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5317 — "To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to ensure that certain custodial deposits of well capitalized insured depository institutions are not considered to be funds obtained by or through deposit brokers, and for other purposes."
05:28:49 pm Bills: H.R. 4544 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.
05:18:17 pm Bills: H.R. 4544 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4544.
05:18:16 pm Bills: H.R. 4544 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:18:06 pm Bills: H.R. 4544 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4544 — "To direct certain Federal banking and credit union agencies to promote the formation of de novo regulated institutions through the review of application processes, the review of capital raising by de novo regulated institutions, and the establishment of various outreach programs, and for other purposes."
05:17:46 pm Bills: H.R. 3234 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.
05:02:37 pm Bills: H.R. 3234 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3234.
05:02:36 pm Bills: H.R. 3234 Considered under suspension of the rules.
05:02:25 pm Bills: H.R. 3234 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3234 — "To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to modify the amount of reciprocal deposits of an insured depository institution that are not considered to be funds obtained by or through a deposit broker, and for other purposes."
05:02:03 pm Bills: H.R. 1993 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.
04:44:14 pm Bills: H.R. 1993 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1993.
04:44:12 pm Bills: H.R. 1993 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:43:59 pm Bills: H.R. 1993 Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1993 — "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and to support programs at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center."
04:42:09 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
04:42:08 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:42:05 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:29:39 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3726.
04:29:36 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:29:23 pm Bills: H.R. 3726 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3726 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make temporary lodging facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on a space-available basis, and for other purposes."
04:29:22 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
04:29:21 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:29:18 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:22:01 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2954.
04:21:59 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:21:47 pm Bills: H.R. 2954 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2954 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes."
04:21:23 pm Bills: S. 2393 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.
04:16:28 pm Bills: S. 2393 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2393.
04:16:26 pm Bills: S. 2393 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:16:15 pm Bills: S. 2393 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2393 — "To authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri, and for other purposes."
04:16:14 pm Bills: H.R. 3482 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:16:11 pm Bills: H.R. 3482 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
04:06:44 pm Bills: H.R. 3482 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.
04:06:42 pm Bills: H.R. 3482 Considered under suspension of the rules.
04:06:29 pm Bills: H.R. 3482 Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3482 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an online program through which an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs may schedule an appointment for a covered veteran with a non-Department health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes."
04:05:44 pm Bills: H.R. 1352 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04:05:40 pm Bills: H.R. 1352 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:58:33 pm Bills: H.R. 1352 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1352.
03:58:32 pm Bills: H.R. 1352 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:58:17 pm Bills: H.R. 1352 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1352 — "To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes."
03:58:17 pm Bills: H.R. 4684 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:58:15 pm Bills: H.R. 4684 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:50:14 pm Bills: H.R. 4684 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4684.
03:50:13 pm Bills: H.R. 4684 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:50:10 pm Bills: H.R. 4684 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 4684 — "To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special use permit with respect to the maintaining of a flagpole bearing the flag of the United States at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point, Utah, and for other purposes."
03:49:59 pm Bills: H.R. 2252 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:49:57 pm Bills: H.R. 2252 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:38:03 pm Bills: H.R. 2252 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2252.
03:38:02 pm Bills: H.R. 2252 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:38:01 pm Bills: H.R. 2252 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2252 — "To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes."
03:36:42 pm Bills: H.R. 6506 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:36:41 pm Bills: H.R. 6506 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03:22:09 pm Bills: H.R. 6506 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6506.
03:22:06 pm Bills: H.R. 6506 Considered under suspension of the rules.
03:22:03 pm Bills: H.R. 6506 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6506 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the period of limitations on filing a claim for credit or refund during collection action proceedings, to prohibit the crediting of overpayments against disputed tax liability during such proceedings, and to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court."
03:21:48 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
03:21:46 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03:21:39 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
02:39:57 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
02:39:56 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:39:44 pm Bills: H.R. 7432 Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 7432 — "To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care."
02:38:33 pm Bills: S. 4530 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
02:38:31 pm Bills: S. 4530 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
02:31:24 pm Bills: S. 4530 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4530.
02:31:23 pm Bills: S. 4530 Considered under suspension of the rules.
02:31:10 pm Bills: S. 4530 Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 4530 — "To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police."
02:30:48 pm The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
02:30:39 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
02:16:55 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.
02:16:44 pm 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 he had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 4530.
02:06:00 pm ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
02:05:32 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Menefee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02:05:29 pm The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02:03:47 pm Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
02:00:31 pm The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 19.
12:24:56 pm The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
12:00:42 pm MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
12:00:28 pm The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
12:00:00 pm The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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