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 October 1, 2018 at 11:45 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2515.

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 October 2, 2018 at 11:04 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 4921.

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 September 28, 2018 at 6:22 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 6897 and agreed to S. Con. Res. 49.

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

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

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 adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on October 2, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Norton moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House received a communication from Representative Jenkins (WV) wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 12:00 a.m. on September 30, 2018.

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board - Pursuant to section 1 of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board Act (2 U.S.C. 154), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Lawrence Peter Fisher, Chevy Chase, MD and Mr. Gregory Paul Ryan, Hillsborough, CA.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2004(b), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation: Ms. Granger.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Marino, Amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Marino, Amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Marino, Amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Marino, Amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert a complete new text.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

Mr. Marino asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

The House received a communication from The Honorable Bill Shuster, Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Chairman Shuster notified the House that on September 27, 2018, pursuant to section 3307 of title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider 19 resolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs. The 19 resolutions considered include 11 alteration prospectuses, five lease prospectuses, and two construction prospectuses and represent $700 million in savings from avoided lease costs and space reductions. The message also included copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee which were referred to the Committee on Appropriations.