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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2017, at 2:02 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 581, S. 1052, S. 204, and H.R. 2430, without amendment.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 2, 2017, at 12:40 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 860, S. 190, S. 178, concurred in the House amendments to S. 114, and passed S. 582, S. 717, H.R. 2210, without amendment, H.R. 510, without amendment, H.R. 2288, with an amendment, H.R. 339, with an amendment, and H.R. 601, with amendments.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 1, 2017, at 1:37 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to return the papers to the House at their request, H.J. Res. 76.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 481. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on August 8, 2017.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 481, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Roger L. Story, National Childrens Prayer Congress, Washington, DC.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Neil Chatterjee, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2021, vice Anthony T. Clark, resigned. (08/03/2017 legislative day)

Robert F. Powelson, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2020, vice Philip D. Moeller, resigned. (08/03/2017 legislative day)

Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (08/03/2017 legislative day)

Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017 (08/03/2017 legislative day)

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day". (08/03/2017 legislative day)

A bill to facilitate construction of a bridge on certain property in Christian County, Missouri, and for other purposes. (08/03/2017 legislative day)

The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (08/03/2017 legislative day)

Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 (08/03/2017 legislative day)

To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384, and for other purposes. (08/03/2017 legislative day)

A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the preeminent public policy trade association in Silicon Valley. (08/03/2017 legislative day)

A resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 23, 2017, as "National Estuaries Week". (08/03/2017 legislative day)