marion, illinois and it was a nice drive and i would not have given it up for the world. host: we had a few work on x -- viewer on x saying it's not as special as people are making it out to be. let's hear from trina in indianapolis. caller: i traveled, no, i didn't travel. i spent my day at his senior citizens village where my mother lived. a lot of them won't be able to see the next eclipse and to see their faces at the time of

totality was just amazing. they all had a spiritual >> on thursday, a joint meeting of congress from the prime minister of japan. live coverage of the house on c-span.

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. sovereign god, in these days when skies darken and nations rage, when politics become a weapon and discord takes center stage, we yearn for peace only you can give. come quickly to our aid. that our hearts would not be troubled with no more need to be afraid. god, mend this house divided for against itself it cannot stand. grant your peace upon us.

may we live as you command. to look at foe or friend and see in them your face. to strive to love each other. and give to each your grace. in your eternal name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does gentlelady from iowa seek recognition? mrs. miller-meeks: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's -- mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval. journal. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. so many as are in favor say aye.

those opposed, no. the ayes have it. mrs. miller-meeks: mr. speaker -- thank you, mr. speaker. i object i object to the vote on the ground a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant outclass -- further proceedings on this question arn this question are postponed. thank you. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from from american samoa, miss rade wagon: i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the

chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from iowa seek recognition? mrs. miller-meeks: i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. mrs. miller-meeks: thank you, mr. speaker. today i rise to honor a local hero who selfless act exemplifies the very essence of courage and sacrifice. this man, an immigrant from ethiopia, who settled in iowa seven years ago displayed re remarkable bravery when he risk his life to save and 8-year-old boy from drowning in 202t without hesitation, who worked as a custodial work at the high school, leaped into action and jumped into the full iowa river when he saw the boy in danger. his quick and decisive response underscores the true nature of heroism. tragically, he lost his life in the process, but his heroism did not go unnoticed.

recently he was posthumous crowley awarded the carnegie medal for heroism, the highest honor for bravey in north america. this is a testament to his courage and selflessness. this reminds us of the profound impact one individual can have on their community. may his bravery inspire us all to act with courage and compassion in the face of adversity. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. for what purpose does gentlelady from american samoa seek recognition? miss radda waggen: -- force mrs. radewagen: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. mrs. radewagen: mr. speaker, i rise in recognition of the

university of south carolina women's basketball team. these amazing athletes from my good friend joe wilson's district, completed a perfect season culminating in a championship win. special congratulations to senior guard paopao and her contributions to the team. she is of samoan heritage i know our islands always love to see our pacific athletes exselling on the national stage. she will have lifelong memories of scoring 14 points in the national championship. congratulations to all her friends and family cheering her on and our polynesian communities from her home in california and elsewhere. i so enjoyed watching this game that attracted millions of people with lots of nationwide excitement. all the great teams compete. and i thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the

gentlelady yields back. the chair lays before the house a message. the spe the clerk: to the congress of the united states, section 202-d of the national emergencies act 50 united states code 1622-d provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration the president publishes in the federal register and transmits to the congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. in accordance with this provision, i have sent to the federal register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in executive order 13536 of april 12, 2010, with respect to somalia is to -- somalia is to continue in effect beyond april 12, 2024. the situation continues to pose

an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the united states. therefore i have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in executive order 13536 with respect to somalia. signed, joseph r. biden jr., the white house. april 9, 2024. the speaker pro tempore: the chair orders it referred to the foreign affairs committee and ordered printed. the chair lays before the house a message. the clerk: to the congress of the united states, section 202-d of the national emergencies act 50 united states code 1622-d provides for the automatic termination of the national emergency unless within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration the president publishes in the federal register and transmits to the congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. in accordance with this provision, i have sent to the federal register for publication

the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the government of the russian federation declared in executive order 14024 of april 15, 2021, which was expanded in scope in executive order 14066 of march 8, 2022 and with respect to which additional steps were taken in executive order 14039 of august 20, 2021, executive order 14068 of march 11, 2022, executive order 14071 of april 6, 2022, and executive order 14114 of december 22, 2023 is to continue in effect beyond april 15, 2024. specified harmful foreign activities of the government of the russian federation and particular efforts to undermine the conduct of free and fair democratic elections and

democratic institutions in the united states and its allies and partners to engage in and facilitate malicious cyber enabled activities against the united states and its allies and partners to foster and use transnational corruption to influence foreign governments to pursue extraterritorial activities targeting dissidents or journalists to undermine security in countries and regions important to the united states' national security and to violate well established principles of international law, including respect for the territorial integrity of states continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the united states. therefore i have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in executive order 14024 with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the government of the russian federation. signed, joseph r. biden jr., the white house. april 9, 2024.

the speaker pro tempore: the chair orders the message referred to the foreign affairs committee and printed. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in >> the hughes is in recess and will return at 3:00 p.m. eaern. they continue to work on measures with the american lands and will work on section 702 of the foreign surveillance act.

and then will join in congress. live coverage when we return. >> 11 p.m. eastern will include highlights with the white house arrival and toast. watch the white house state dinner wednesday on the c-span networks. >> american history tv saturdays on c-span 2, exploring the events that tell the american story. at 5:15 p.m. eastern, army helicopter pilot dennis dupuis talks about his experience of flying in the vietnam war. and freedom of writer discusses her activism during the civil rights movement, including sit-ins and the 1953 march on washington, ending 7:00