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Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion. During consideration of the conference report, the second sentence of clause 1(a) of rule XIX shall not apply. 2. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2016. 3. On any legislative day during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 23, 2016, or June 24, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 6. Upon adoption of the conference report specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 139 shall be considered as adopted. June 23 (legislative day, June 22), 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion, and providing for proceedings during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion, and providing for proceedings during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 2018.
Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas in the United States, stroke is now the fifth leading cause of death; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 4 minutes; Whereas every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke; Whereas the direct (medical) costs of stroke are $17.5 billion annually and total costs (both medical and lost productivity) are $33.6 billion; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, speech-language and other therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Stroke Awareness Month; (2) encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Stroke Awareness Month. Encourages: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie Lou Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieutenant; Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other individuals stranded; Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of war camp; Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience; Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp in September 1945; Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal; Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message of forgiveness; Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named Zamperini Field Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini; and (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini.

Summary: Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $4,597,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $4,597,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: Provides amounts for expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 114th Congress.
Supporting the designation of March 2016, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas this year, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,255,723 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $9,811,066 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce for the 118th Congress.
Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Whereas Webster University is the first team in the history of the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship to win 5 consecutive national titles; Whereas the 2017 victory is the seventh consecutive national championship for Grandmaster and coach Susan Polgar and the program at the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence; Whereas Webster University is a leader in promoting chess as a vehicle for enriching the education of children and young adults; and Whereas Webster University has become a hub for developing chess excellence in students from across the United States and around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Webster University for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship; and (2) encourages Webster University to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.

Summary: Congratulates Webster University for winning its fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Encourages the university to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.
Recognizing the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women's suffrage and celebrating the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.

Whereas, on February 10, 1870, the territorial legislature of Utah passed an Act granting women the right to vote, which was signed into law on February 12, 1870, by Acting Governor Stephen Mann; Whereas, on February 14, 1870, women voted in the Salt Lake City election, becoming the first women to vote under an equal suffrage law within what is now the United States; Whereas, in 1887, Congress revoked the voting rights of women in Utah; Whereas, on November 5, 1895, the new Utah Constitution was adopted with a provision stating, The rights of citizens of the State of Utah to vote and hold office shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex. Both male and female citizens of this State shall enjoy equally all civil, political and religious rights and privileges. Whereas, on November 3, 1896, Martha Maria Hughes Cannon, who will be honored by a statue in the United States Capitol in 2020, was elected to the Utah State Senate and became the first woman to serve as a State senator in the United States; and Whereas, in 1919, women’s suffrage was extended to all United States citizens with the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women’s suffrage and the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex (2) celebrates the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.

Summary: This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of women's suffrage in Utah. It also recognizes the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women's suffrage.
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 18, 2021, as "National Dance Day".

National Dance Day Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance Whereas the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on September 18, 2021, in the District of Columbia, through events hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world, and has helped popularize dance as an art form, as a form of exercise, and as a way of having fun; Whereas States and cities across the country have been encouraged to celebrate National Dance Day with events; Whereas National Dance Day has spread and will be celebrated this year with two events cohosted by the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the District of Columbia and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the full spectrum of dance, from classical, to popular, to line and partner dances; Whereas dance helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the following organizations and individuals from the District of Columbia will entertain and encourage dance, with interactive classes and performances for the whole family: DC Casineros, Qing Dance Company, Culture Shock, Taratibu Youth Association, SoundXpressed Dance Company, Paula Brown’s Brown Ballerina Project, the Washington School of Ballet, Ben Levine Productions, and Ronya-Lee Anderson, among others; Whereas in advance of National Dance Day, instructional videos are available on the American Dance Movement YouTube channel featuring the official dance routine translated for all abilities and skill levels to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas National Dance Day has been celebrated annually for the past 11 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing obesity; (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day; and (4) thanks the American Dance Movement for its continuing efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day and the many benefits of dance.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Dance Day.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals play a critical role in emergency response; Whereas the work that public safety telecommunications professionals perform goes far beyond simply relaying information between the public and first responders; Whereas, when responding to reports of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children, the information obtained and actions taken by public safety telecommunications professionals form the foundation for an effective response; Whereas, when a hostage taker or suicidal individual calls 911, the first contact that individual has is with a public safety telecommunications professional, whose negotiation skills can prevent the situation from worsening; Whereas, during crises, public safety telecommunications professionals, while collecting vital information to provide situational awareness for responding officers— (1) coach callers through first aid techniques; and (2) give advice to those callers to prevent further harm; Whereas the work done by individuals who serve as public safety telecommunications professionals has an extreme emotional and physical toll on those individuals, which is compounded by long hours and the around-the-clock nature of the job; Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals should be recognized by all levels of government for the lifesaving and protective nature of their work; Whereas major emergencies, including natural disasters and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, highlight the dedication of public safety telecommunications professionals and their important work in protecting the public and police, fire, and emergency medical officials; and Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals are often called as witnesses to provide important testimony in criminal trials: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; (2) honors and recognizes the important and lifesaving contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of the work performed by public safety telecommunications professionals.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors and recognizes the contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals.
Electing a certain Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, to rank immediately after Mr. Bowman. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, to rank immediately after Mr. Mrvan. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to the House Education and Labor Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee.