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A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. (05/16/2017 legislative day)

A resolution recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as "National Senior Corps Week". (05/16/2017 legislative day)

A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States. (05/16/2017 legislative day)

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017. (05/16/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 17, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Esty (CT) 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): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 258).

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

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Pascrell notified the House of his intent to rise to a point of privilege pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, and to offer a privileged resolution. 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.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1616 — "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the National Computer Forensics Institute, and for other purposes."

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

Mr. Collins (GA) filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 323 and H. Res. 324.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 16.

American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 (05/16/2017 legislative day)

Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (05/16/2017 legislative day)

Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (05/16/2017 legislative day)

Rapid DNA Act of 2017 (05/16/2017 legislative day)