, that we are getting those across the finish line so we can help local agencies administer a program. one example of that in something that has already been done is being able to use someone's federal funding very flexibly so we can get people into units. but we know that the program is very complex. we can do a lot better. those are complications we are having now, like what more can we do? we are quietly beginning to hit a wall, so we have been talking to the landlord community -- announcer: we believe this program here for what we expect to be a pre-house session this morning as part of their 45 year commitment to live gavel-to-gavel coverage of congress. right now tothe floor of the u.s. house .

[captioning made possible by th, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 23, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable

jennifer a. kiggans to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend dr. barry black, chaplain, u.s. senate, washington. the chaplain: let us pray. o holy god, who has taught us to place our confidence in you, give the members of this body the power of your wisdom and all their dutyies, empower them to be loyal to you and obedient to your preexcepts -- preexcept. lord, give them faith to believe that you are willing to help them solve the problems they face.

when they place their total trust in you. be there -- their abiding reality and lead them into the paths of loving service as they strive to do your will. lord, open their eyes to the many things they can do to accomplish your purposes. and, lord, do for us all infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. we pray in your powerful name. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 3-z of house resolution 5, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance.

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 chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 23, 2024. i hereby appoint the honorable jennifer a. kiggans to act as speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills joint resolutions through the remainder of the 118th congress. signed, sincerely, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the appointment is approved. the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker house of representatives, sir.

pursuant to section 1092-b-1-a-b of the james m. imwho have national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2023, public law 127-263, i am pleased to appoint the following individual to the commission on the future of the navy. the honorable fhiloman veala of houston, texas. signed sincerely, hakeem jeffries, democratic leader. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 3-z of house resolution 5, the house stands adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on friday, april 26, 20 adrianne: the u.s. house gambling out after a brief pro forma session. they will be back in session next week. the senate today is working on a house-approved foreign aid package that would provide funding to israel, ukraine and taiwan. as always, follow live cover