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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 275 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1695 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-13.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 275. H.R. 1695 — "To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes."

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

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 26, 2017 at 9:16 a.m.: That the Senate made appointments to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - The Speaker announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Wilson (SC) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Speaker announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wilson (SC) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Speaker postponed further proceedings on the question of the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 275.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 275 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1695) to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide additional responsibilities for the Register of Copyrights, and for other purposes."

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 Mrs. Beatty to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Michael D. Gutierrez, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Baldwin Park, CA.

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

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Rob Woodall to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution recognizing 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 41st Division. (04/25/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating April 2017 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month". (04/25/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". (04/25/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". (04/25/2017 legislative day)