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Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 6753 — "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 28.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

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.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence in honor of those who have been killed or wounded in service to our country and all those who serve and their families.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Crawford 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 Minister LaShawn Worrell, New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. (11/27/2018 legislative day)

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission. (11/27/2018 legislative day)

To designate the Federal building located at 2110 First Street in Fort Myers, Florida, as the "George W. Whitehurst Federal Building". (11/27/2018 legislative day)

Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act (11/27/2018 legislative day)

A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 140. (11/27/2018 legislative day)

To repeal section 2141 of the Revised Statutes to remove the prohibition on certain alcohol manufacturing on Indian lands. (11/27/2018 legislative day)

To repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation". (11/27/2018 legislative day)

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the "Ray Hendrix Veterans Clinic". (11/27/2018 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the month of October 2018 as "National Principals Month". (11/27/2018 legislative day)

A resolution honoring the 25th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. (11/27/2018 legislative day)