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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McHenry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of title IV entitled "Reports by Taxpayers Engaged in Boycotts Etc. Affecting Israel"

Mr. McHenry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1994 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes."

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 229).

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 1994.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1994.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1500 and H.R. 1994. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1500, under a structured rule, and provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1994, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 24, 2019, through May 31, 2019, and provides for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 23, 2019.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 389. H.R. 1994 — "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes."

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Schneider demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Schneider demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the Speaker's approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. McBath to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain (Major) Thomas E. Fussell, United States Air Force, Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Elaine G. Luria to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. (05/22/2019 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2019.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Porter moved that the House do now adjourn.