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Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2258 — "To require that certain standards for commercial driver's licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2258, as amended, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a copy of a letter from the Honorable Nathan Deal, Governor, the State of Georgia, indicating that, at the Special Election held on June 20, 2017, the Honorable Karen Handel was duly elected Representative to Congress for the Sixth Congressional District, State of Georgia.

OATH OF OFFICE - Representatives-Elect Handel and Norman, presented themselves in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 2547 — "To expand the Department of Veterans Affairs medical professionals who may qualify to perform physical examinations on eligible veterans and issue medical certificates required for operation of a commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules, which had been debated earlier an on which further proceedings were postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M. today.

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. 1726.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1726 — "To amend title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title, 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.

Disaster Assistance Support for Communities and Homeowners Act of 2017 (06/26/2017 legislative day)

Veterans Expanded Trucking Opportunities Act of 2017 (06/26/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2258.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 2258 — "To require that certain standards for commercial driver's licenses applicable to former members of the armed services or reserves also apply to current members of the armed services or reserves."