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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 548.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 548 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 205) to amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1146) to amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1941) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certain planning areas, and for other purposes."

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 10, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 349, S. 1689, H.R. 831, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 57.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Budd 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 Pastor Kevin Yriarte, Journey of Faith Church, Covina, CA.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 10.

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 Debbie Dingell to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A bill to permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances, and for other purposes. (09/09/2019 legislative day)

Reviving America's Scenic Byways Act of 2019 (09/09/2019 legislative day)

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

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Lee (CA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 (09/09/2019 legislative day)

Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (09/09/2019 legislative day)

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States. (09/09/2019 legislative day)