House Floor Summary

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 March 7, 2017, at 9:29 a.m. that the Senate agreed to H.J. Res. 37 and appointment: Members of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Soto 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.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gary Studniewski, St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, DC

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 7.

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 Michael K. Simpson 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. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on March 7, 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 March 6, 2017, at 11:51 a.m.: Appointment: Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group Conference during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress; Senate National Security Working Group for the 115th Congress; United States Caucus on International Narcotics Control

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 March 2, 2017, at 1:07 p.m.: Appointment: Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group Conference during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress

Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy - Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy: Mr. Suozzi.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House 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.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman. Pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, Mr. Shuster notified the House that the Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider eight resolutions provided by GSA at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs and authorized these leases to be executed pursuant to GSA's leasing authority in accordance with the provisions. Copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure are enclosed. Referred to Apporopriations and ordered printed.