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

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 773.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 773 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4545) to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to improve the examination of depository institutions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1116) to require the Federal financial institutions regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4263) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small company capital formation, and for other purposes."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Williams 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 Pastor Rodney David Cannon, Frostproof Church of God, Frostproof, FL.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 14.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

To authorize the use of eligible investigational drugs by eligible patients who have been diagnosed with a stage of a disease or condition in which there is reasonable likelihood that death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness, and for other purposes. (03/13/2018 legislative day)

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act of 2017 (03/13/2018 legislative day)

To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. (03/13/2018 legislative day)

Acadia National Park Boundary Clarification Act (03/13/2018 legislative day)

To designate the bridge located in Blount County, Tennessee, on the Foothills Parkway (commonly known as "Bridge 2") as the "Dean Stone Bridge". (03/13/2018 legislative day)

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs. (03/13/2018 legislative day)

State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017 (03/13/2018 legislative day)

Gilbert B. Kaplan, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, vice Stefan M. Selig, resigned. (03/13/2018 legislative day)