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To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. (01/30/2017 legislative day)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act (01/30/2017 legislative day)

Fort Ontario Study Act (01/30/2017 legislative day)

Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act (01/30/2017 legislative day)

To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point". (01/30/2017 legislative day)

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 31, 2017.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

The House received a communication from John P. Sarbanes, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sarbanes notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Ruppersberger notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Hoyer notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The House received a communication from Elijah Cummings, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mr. Cummings notified the House that he had been served with a subpoena for documents issued by the District Court for the District of Maryland in Benisek v. Lamone, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

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): 396 - 8 (Roll no. 67).

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 66).

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. 538 — "To redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary, and for other purposes."

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

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 374 — "To remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384, and for other purposes."