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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. (03/27/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Veasey moved that the House do now adjourn.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 11 (Roll no. 196).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 195).

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 654 — "To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes."

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Lofgren notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, Subsequently, the Chair did not determine whether the resolution constituted a question of privilege. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

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

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1117 — "To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster."

Ms. Cheney filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 229 and H. Res. 230.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 27.

Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 (03/27/2017 legislative day)

Disaster Simplified Assistance Value Enhancement Act (03/27/2017 legislative day)

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. (03/27/2017 legislative day)

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