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Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics - Pursuant to clause 5(a)(4)(A) of rule X, and the order of the House of December 13, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following members of the House to the Investigative Subcommittees to be established by the Committee on Ethics: Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Walorski, Mrs. Handel, Mrs. Mimi Walters of California and Mr. Paulsen.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR - Without objection, The Chair announced the Speaker or a designee and the Minority Leader or a designee shall each name a total of 15 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner from the respective party of such individual who are not members of the Committee on Ethics to be available to serve on investigative subcommittees of that committee during the 115th Congress pursuant to clause 5(a)(4) of rule 10.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 658.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 658 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1638) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4324) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to make certifications with respect to United States and foreign financial institutions' aircraft-related transactions involving Iran, and for other purposes."

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 13.

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 Mrs. Lawrence 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 the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

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 Harold Rogers to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that international education and exchange programs further United States national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance United States economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other purposes. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating December 3, 2017, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day". (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Don R. Willett, of Texas, to be a Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, vice Emilio M. Garza, retired. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

Mary Kirtley Waters, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Julia Frifield. (12/12/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on December 13, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Kelly (IL) moved that the House do now adjourn.