House Floor Summary

Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Bruce Hargrave, Bruce Hargrave Ministries and Charities, Rowlett, TX.

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 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl L. "Buddy" Carter to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 299, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Fred Upton to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance - Pursuant to Section 301 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381) as amended, and section 1(b) of Public Law 115-19, the Speaker, along with the Democratic Leader and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, reappointed Ms. Barbara L. Camens, Washington DC, for a term of five years, and Ms. Roberta L. Holzwarth, Rockford, IL, for a term of five years, both effective May 13, 2017.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 299. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2017.

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 9, 2017 at 9:09 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 140 and S. 249.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 299, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Scott Wilson, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Chabot to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.