05/08/18 12:22 PM H. Res. 872
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 872 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5645) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2152) to require States and units of local government receiving funds under grant programs operated by the Department of Justice, which use such funds for pretrial services programs, to submit to the Attorney General a report relating to such program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 57) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act"."
05/08/18 12:03 PM
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.
05/08/18 12:02 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR - Pursuant to the provisions of section 208(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 USC 5501(a)), the Chair announced to the House the appointment of Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon to act as and to exercise temporarily the duties of Chaplain of the House of Representatives, effective Friday, May 25, 2018. The Speaker administered the oath of office to Father Conroy.
05/08/18 12:02 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR - Pursuant to the provisions of section 208(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 USC 5501(a)), the Chair announced to the House the appointment of Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon to act as and to exercise temporarily the duties of Chaplain of the House of Representatives, effective Friday, May 25, 2018.
05/08/18 12:02 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER - Pursuant to the provisions of section 208(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 USC 5501(a)), the Chair announced to the House the appointment of Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon to act as and to exercise temporarily the duties of Chaplain of the House of Representatives, effective Friday, May 25, 2018.
05/08/18 12:02 PM
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those who have been killed or wounded in service to our country and all those who serve and their families.
05/08/18 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Miss Gonzalez-Colon of PR to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
05/08/18 12:01 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
05/08/18 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
05/08/18 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 8.
