04/01/22 9:12 AM H.R. 3617
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3617 and H.R. 6833. The resolutions provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3617, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 6833, under a closed rule. The rule provides that House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking April 1, 2022 each place it appears and inserting April 29, 2022.
04/01/22 9:12 AM H.R. 3617
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. H.R. 3617 — "To decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes."
04/01/22 9:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
04/01/22 9:02 AM
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignations of the gentleman from Nebraska, Mr. Fortenberry, and the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Vela the whole number of the House is 430.
04/01/22 9:02 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Lee of CA to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
04/01/22 9:02 AM
SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 11(a) of H. Res. 188, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.
04/01/22 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben.
04/01/22 9:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Perlmutter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
04/01/22 9:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
