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Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the Speaker's approval of the Journal.

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in memory of Matthew McClanahan, a pipefitter for the Architect of the Capitol, who died in a tragic accident on Capitol Grounds April 18.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1678 — "To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts, and for other purposes. (05/03/2017 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion that the House concur in the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 3, and concur in Senate amendment numbered 1 with an amendment.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the House moved to concur in the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 3, and concur in Senate amendment numbered 1 with an amendment.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 248).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 247).

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 246).

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 305, the Chair recognized Mr. Frelinghuysen for a motion.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1665 — "To ensure that Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency considers severe local impact in making a recommendation to the President for a major disaster declaration."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

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

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence for those affected by the deadly storms across the South and Midwest.