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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. (09/27/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 538.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 538 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules."

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 had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 27, 2017 at 1:35 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1866, S. 1028, S. 504, S. 1057, and S. 870.

Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Dennis Jokela Chaplain, Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department Kalamazoo, MI

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. Poe of TX 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.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. (09/26/2017 legislative day)

APEC Business Travel Cards Reauthorization Act of 2017 (09/26/2017 legislative day)

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2017 (09/26/2017 legislative day)

Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 (09/26/2017 legislative day)

RAISE Family Caregivers Act (09/26/2017 legislative day)

Ralph R. Erickson, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice Kermit E. Bye, retired. (09/26/2017 legislative day)

Ajit Varadaraj Pai, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2016. (Reappointment) (09/26/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned pursuant to Clause 4 of Rule 16. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on September 27, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Johnson (LA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed with Special Order Speeches.