02/24/17 9:33 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 123. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 27, 2017.
02/24/17 9:33 AM
United States Semiquincentennial Commission - Pursuant to section 4 of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-196), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Meehan, Pennsylvania; Mr. Aderholt, Alabama; and from private life: Mr. Jim Koch, Newton, MA; Mr. Val Crofts, Milton, WI; Dr. Wilfred McClay, Norman, OK; and Mrs. Lynn Young, Rockdale, TX.
02/24/17 9:32 AM
Congressional Advisers on Trade Policy and Negotiations - Pursuant to section 161(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2211), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Congressional Advisers on Trade Policy and Negotiations: Mr. Brady of TX, Mr. Reichert and Mr. Nunes.
02/24/17 9:31 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/24/17 9:31 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 123, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
02/24/17 9:30 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. David Godleski, Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC
02/24/17 9:30 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Luke Messer to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
02/24/17 9:30 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
