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Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2255 — "To clarify that nonprofit organizations may accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1426.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1426 — "To amend the Home Owners' Loan Act to allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1457.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1457 — "To establish requirements for use of a driver's license or personal identification card by certain financial institutions for opening an account or obtaining a financial product or service, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 534.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. S. 534 — "To prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes."

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 29.

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 received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on January 25, 2018, at 5:24 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 1873.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 P.M. today.

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

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