05/12/20 12:03 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 7(b) of H. Res. 891. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on May 13, 2020.
05/12/20 12:02 PM
Commission on International Religious Freedom - Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1988(22 U.S.C. 6431) and the order of the House of January 3, 2019, the Speaker reappointed Ms. Anurima Bhargava, Chicago, Illinois and Dr. James W. Carr, Searcy, Arkansas for a term effective May 14, 2020, and ending May 14, 2022.
05/12/20 12:02 PM
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 May 12, 2020 at 10:40 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 249.
05/12/20 12:01 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Pence to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
05/12/20 12:01 PM
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.
05/12/20 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
05/12/20 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable David J. Trone to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/12/20 12:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
05/12/20 12:00 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable David J. Trone to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
05/12/20 12:00 PM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
