04/08/17 11:04 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 242. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2017.
04/08/17 11:03 AM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 7, 2017, at 10:41 a.m.: Appointments: National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service.
04/08/17 11:03 AM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE - Pursuant to section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381) as amended, and section 1(b) of Public Law 115-19, the Chair announced on behalf of the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders on the United States Senate, their joint reappointment of the following individuals to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: Ms. Barbara Childs Wallace, Ridgeland, MS, Chair; Mr. Alan V. Friedman, Los Angeles, CA; and Ms. Susan S. Robfogel, Rochester, NY.
04/08/17 11:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/08/17 11:02 AM
Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 242, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
04/08/17 11:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
04/08/17 11:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/08/17 11:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
