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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law and calling upon all free nations of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong. (06/25/2020 legislative day)

Hong Kong Autonomy Act (06/25/2020 legislative day)

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 117).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 176 (Roll no. 116).

Mr. Nadler asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with four hours of debate on H.R. 7120.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H. Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. H.R. 7120 — "To hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies."

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

On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. H.R. 7036 — "To amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to repeal the sunset provision."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 25.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess for a period of less than 15 minutes.

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes. (06/25/2020 legislative day)

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 117 - Yea and Nay vote pending.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 116).

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1017.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1017 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations"; and for other purposes."

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.