House Floor Summary

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.

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 Dan Newhouse to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Con. Res. 107 — "The title of this measure is not available."

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 736. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 26, 2018.

Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform - Pursuant to section 30442(b)(3) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123), the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform: Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Yarmuth, Ms. Roybal-Allard and Mr. Kilmer.

Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans - Pursuant to section 30422(b)(3) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123), the Democratic Leader appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans: Mr. Neal, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Norcross and Mrs. Dingell.

Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery Commission - Pursuant to section 931 of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-198), the Democratic Leader appointed Dr. Michael J. Potoczniack, El Cerrito, CA and Dr. Shira Maguen of San Francisco, CA to serve as Commissioners.

Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform - Pursuant to section 30422(b)(3) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform: Mr. Womack, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Woodall and Mr. Arrington.

Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans - Pursuant to section 30422(b)(3) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans: Ms. Foxx, Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Schweikert.

The House received a communication from Salley Wood, Sr. Advisor, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Wood notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Amy Porter, Chief of Staff for Congressman Ed Royce. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Porter notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony in a criminal trial issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 736, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC.