House Floor Summary

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1892.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1892 — "To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1616.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

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 16, 2017 at 3:44 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 139.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 510.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 510 — "To establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.

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 15, 2017 at 2:44 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1083.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kildee to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.