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

On passage Passed without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent. S. 2273 — "To extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel."

Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

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 December 22, 2017, at 11:34 a.m.: that the Senate passed S. 35, S. 167, S. 432, S. 466, S. 1208, S. 1438, S. 2030, S. 2070, S. 2273, H.R. 195 with an amendment, H.R. 267, H.R. 381, H.R. 518, H.R. 560, H.R. 699, H.R. 863, H.R. 954, H.R. 1242, H.R. 1306, H.R. 1927, H.R. 2142, H.R. 2228, H.R. 2331, H.R. 2611, H.R. 4661, and appointment: United States-China Economic Security Review Commission

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

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 670, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Paul D. Holland, S.J., Jesuit Conference, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Gallagher to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018. (12/21/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

SAFER Act of 2017 (12/21/2017 legislative day)

Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes. (12/21/2017 legislative day)

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John L. Canley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War while a member of the Marine Corps. (12/21/2017 legislative day)

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole. (12/21/2017 legislative day)

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 710).