About how the virus is affecting worship in the u. S. Washington journal primetime tonight starts at 8 00 p. M. Eastern. Some congressional news for you. Kentucky republican senator rand paul, who had contracted to run a virus, had an update on his situation this afternoon. He tweets, i appreciate all the best wishes. I have been retested and i am negative. I started volunteering at a local hospital to assist those in my community who are in need of medical help, including coronavirus patients. Together we will overcome this. The u. S. House met this morning for a brief pro forma session, where new procedures for summoning legislation were announced. Heres a look. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers room, d. C. , april 7, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the our r will be offered by chaplain, father conroy. Us pray. Conroy let od of mercy, thank you for giving us another day. Our wholeness for and wellbeing. E implore you to be with us through the collective suffering time. World at this we grieve precious lives lost and vulnerable lives threatened ache for ourselves and our an hbors standing before uncertain future. Viral. E, not fear, go inspire the members of this discern and e to choose wisely under conditions of h render good function government even more difficult. Aligned efforts be with the common good. To practice social distancing and all other methods safe interaction while we strive to find new and creative come together in spirit and in solidarity. A difficult time, help you. Put our trust in may everything done this day be greater honor and glory. Amen. Father,ker pro tempore thank you for those words. Pursuant to section 7a of house 891, the journal of he last days proceedings is approved. The chair will now lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag f 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 would take this a temporaryannounce change to the speakers announced policy of january 3, introductionng the of bills and resolutions. The chair advises members that announced ding such policy bills and resolutions may electronic d in an format. In accordance with the specifications detailed by the colleague her dear letter of april 6, 2020, subject to any subsequent direction from speaker. The chair further advises the speakers direction to the reporters pursuant to clause 1 of rule 6 that and other of remarks submissions to the congressional record by members be accepted in electronic format in accordance with the Dear Colleague letter and subsequent the speaker as referred. These policies will be effective through april 19 and the chair that the vises policies may be extended if the continued disruption of house remains necessary due pandemic. Onavirus pursuant to section 7b of House Resolution 891, the house stands adjourned until 10 00 a. M. Isrection 9 00 a. M. , that 9 00 a. M. Cspan has aroundtheclock coverage to the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, and it is all available on demand at cspan. Org coronavirus. Watch white house briefings, updates from governors and state officials, track the spread throughout the u. S. And the world with interactive maps, watch ondemand, anytime, unfiltered, at cspan. Org coronavirus. Announcer television has changed since cspan began 41 years ago but our mission continues. To provide an unfiltered view of government. Already this year we have brought you primary election coverage, the president ial impeachment process, and now the federal response to the coronavirus. You can watch all of cspans Public Affairs programming on television, online, or listen on our free radio app, and be part of the National Conversation through cspans daily washington journal program, or through our social media feeds. Cspan, created by private industry, americas table Cable Television company is eight public service, and brought to you today by your Cable Television provider. Washington journal continues. Host a discussion now on employment assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. We are talking to michele evermore at the National Employment law project. Remind viewers what your group does and how. Guest we work to advance the interests of underpaid workers racism,ting structural erasing any quality, and Building Worker power. Host it is