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Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. (07/23/2019 legislative day)

A resolution honoring former Associate Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court of the United States. (07/23/2019 legislative day)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 504 — "To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize The American Legion to determine the requirements for membership in The American Legion, 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. 3311.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3311 — "To amend chapter 11 of title 11, United States Code, to address reorganization of small businesses, 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. 3304.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3304 — "To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days."

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. 2938.