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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252. H.R. 7 — "To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes."

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

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 124) expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals. (03/27/2019 legislative day)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 252.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 252 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 124) expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals."

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 Mr. LaMalfa to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

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

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 Jim Costa to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. (03/26/2019 legislative day)

A resolution designating March 22, 2019, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day". (03/26/2019 legislative day)

A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army. (03/26/2019 legislative day)

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019 (03/26/2019 legislative day)

Lytton Rancheria Homelands Act of 2019 (03/26/2019 legislative day)