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Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. (07/15/2019 legislative day)

Condemning the attacks on peaceful protesters and supporting an immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan. (07/15/2019 legislative day)

A resolution condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 25-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack. (07/15/2019 legislative day)

USAID Branding Modernization Act (07/15/2019 legislative day)

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. 2345.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Delgado moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2345 — "To amend the Small Business Act to clarify the intention of Congress that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration is subject to certain requirements with respect to establishing size standards for small business concerns, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1649.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Delgado moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1649 — "To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2331.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Delgado moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 2331 — "To require an annual report on the cybersecurity of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes."