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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.

On agreeing to the O'Halleran amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.

An amendment, offered by Mr. O'Halleran, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-152 to require national governing bodies to clearly list dedicated information and resources, which may include sexual assault hotlines and victim support resources, on their official websites.

By unanimous consent, the Costa amendment was withdrawn.

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 (05/25/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Costa, numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 115-152 to strike the word "reasonably" from the bill to make the Senate statute of limitations apply rather than the House statute.

On agreeing to the Johnson (LA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (LA), numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-152 to clarify duties of national governing bodies with respect to implementing procedures pertaining to interactions between young athletes and adults. Also, the amendment makes technical and conforming changes.

Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 1238 amended.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.

The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.

The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. H.R. 1973 — "To prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes."