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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 House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to sec. 2(b) of H. Res. 562. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on October 23, 2017.

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 October 17, 2017 at 3:24 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to a Conference with the House of Representatives on H.R. 2810

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 October 17, 2017 at 12:04 p.m.: that the Senate passed S. 705, and agreed to S. Con. Res. 26 and appointment: Congressional Award Board

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 562, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Gene Hemrick, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Washington, DC

The Speaker designated the Honorable Darrell E. Issa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

MODIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CONFEREES - The Chair announced that the appointment of conferees from the Committee on Natural Resources on H.R. 2810 is modified by striking the first reference to section 2863.

APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREE - Pursuant to clause 11 of rule I, the Chair announced the removal of the gentleman from Oregon, Mr. Walden, as a conferee and appointed the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Shimkus, to fill the vacancy.

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act (10/18/2017 legislative day)

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (10/17/2017 legislative day)

David Joel Trachtenberg, of Virginia, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, vice Brian P. McKeon. (10/16/2017 legislative day)

Henry Kerner, of California, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years, vice Carolyn N. Lerner, term expired. (10/16/2017 legislative day)

Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 (10/16/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. (10/16/2017 legislative day)

Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 (10/16/2017 legislative day)

The House received a communication from Tim Murphy, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Murphy notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents and testimony, issued by the Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he would make determinations required by Rule VIII.