04/07/20 11:36 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of H. Res. 891. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 10, 2020.
04/07/20 11:35 AM
SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced a temporary change to the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2019 regarding the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair advised Members that, notwithstanding such announced policy, bills and resolutions may be introduced in an electronic format, in accordance with the specifications detailed by the Speaker in her Dear Colleague letter of April 6, 2020, subject to any subsequent direction from the Speaker. The Chair further announced the Speaker's direction to the official reporters, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 6, that extensions of remarks and other submissions to the Congressional Record by Members be accepted in electronic format, in accordance with the Dear Colleague letter and any subsequent direction from the Speaker as earlier referenced. The Chair announced that these policies will be effective through April 19, and the Chair further advised that the policies may be extended if continued disruption of House ope rations remains necessary due to the coronavir us pandemic.
04/07/20 11:35 AM
SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced a temporary change to the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2019 regarding the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair advised Members that, notwithstanding such announced policy, bills and resolutions may be introduced in an electronic format, in accordance with the specifications detailed by the Speaker in her %kp1 Dear Colleague letter of April 6, 2020, subject to any subsequent direction from the Speaker. The Chair further announced the Speaker's direction to the official reporters, pursuant to clause 1 of rule 6, that extensions of remarks and other submissions to the Congressional Record by Members be accepted in electronic format, in accordance with the Dear Colleague letter and any subsequent direction from the Speaker as earlier referenced. The Chair announced that these policies will be effective through April 19, and the Chair further advised that the policies may be extended if continued disruption of House ope rations remains necessary due to the coronavir us pandemic.
04/07/20 11:35 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/07/20 11:35 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 7(a) of H. Res. 891, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
04/07/20 11:33 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
04/07/20 11:33 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Brad Sherman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/07/20 11:30 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
