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Expressing support for designation of October 28 as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.

Expressing support for designation of October 28 as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day Whereas the term first responders includes all fire, police, EMT, and volunteer first responder workers in the United States; Whereas there are over 25,300,000 first responders in the United States today, working to keep our communities safe; Whereas first responders, both professional and volunteer, deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28 would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of volunteer firefighters, policemen, and other service men and women; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination over a reasonable period of time of the overall trade deficit of the United States.

Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States. Whereas the United States has run 40 consecutive years of trade deficits; Whereas the trade deficit of the United States has substantially increased in the last 25 years; Whereas the overall trade deficit of the United States in 2015 was $532 billion, including a deficit of $758 billion in trade in goods; Whereas the manufacturing sector of the United States has suffered a disproportionate impact from such trade deficits, resulting in substantial losses of jobs and industries; Whereas a robust manufacturing capability is essential for national security; Whereas trade imbalances are unhealthy for the global economy and stagnate economic growth in deficit countries such as the United States and especially in the manufacturing sectors of such countries; Whereas certain foreign trading partners of the United States are running persistent trade surpluses against the United States as an economic growth alternative to fostering the domestic consumption of their manufacturers; Whereas persistent trade deficits hinder the ability of the United States to reach full employment and increase underemployment and reliance on low-wage and often part-time service sector jobs; and Whereas the United States national interest in trade policy lies in strategically reducing and eliminating its currently massive trade deficit, including a deficit in trade in goods, and reducing and eliminating dependency of foreign countries on United States demand for goods of such countries: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to World War II members of Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders collectively, in recognition of the military service and exemplary record of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders during World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Summary: Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 15, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington Virginia as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to General of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star generals in the history of the United States; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy and vital role during World War II; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of General George C. Marshall through educational scholarship programs and facilities; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma mater of General George C. Marshall; Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public about the military and diplomatic contributions of General George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains the most comprehensive collection of records documenting the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: Now, therefore, be it That Congress designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. Passed the House of Representatives July 11, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the "National George C. Marshall Museum and Library."
Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap.

Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap. Whereas the 2015 Women’s World Cup final was the most-watched soccer game in the history of the United States; Whereas with the United States victory, the women's national team became the first three-time champions of the Women’s World Cup; and Whereas the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) awarded $2,000,000 to the United States women for winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup and $35,000,000 to the 2014 Men’s World Cup winners, Germany, 18 times larger than the women’s award: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that female athletes should be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that female athletes should be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions should actively take part in combating the wage gap.
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony. 1. Use of Capitol Grounds for Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (a) In general The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in this resolution referred to jointly as the sponsor event (b) Date of event The event shall be held on September 30, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event. (b) Use of fire equipment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Capitol Police Board may allow the sponsor, as part of the event, to use traditional, hand-held fire equipment, such as axes and Pulaski tools, and any other fire equipment that the Board determines can be used in a safe manner and will not cause damage to the Capitol Grounds or harm to any individual. Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Permits the Congressional Fire Services Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to sponsor the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 30, 2015, to honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2014.
Recognizing the daisy as the flower for military caregivers.

Recognizing the daisy as the flower for military caregivers. Whereas military caregivers are nameless, courageous, giving individuals whose determination and sacrifices are rarely acknowledged and little known outside of the military community; Whereas a military caregiver can be identified as a father, mother, spouse, sibling, family member, or loved one of a member of the uniformed services or veteran who provides medical care to the member or veteran suffering from a physical, mental, or emotional wound or injury; Whereas since the first armed conflict of the United States, uniformed service members have gone home after combat to be cared for by family members and loved-ones; Whereas the United States has always had caregivers since the War of Independence to the Civil War and now attending to veterans as they recover from seen and unseen wounds from combat operations; Whereas military caregivers have shown time and time again, regardless of the conflict, that caring for those who return home is a part of the character of the United States; Whereas many of the members and veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom suffered such wounds or injuries and require assistance from a caregiver to complete activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, or instrumental activities such as transportation, meal preparation, and health management; Whereas, as many as 1,000,000 spouses, parents, and children of veterans have served or are currently serving as family caregivers to veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to a study of military caregivers conducted by the RAND Corporation; Whereas section 1672 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 10 U.S.C. 1071 Public Law 111–163 Whereas the love and loyalty of military caregivers endures through the hardships of extended hospital stays, multiple surgeries, and lifetimes of care and helps create a fresh start that is hopeful even during difficult times; Whereas the daisy is a flower that symbolizes both loyalty to love and new beginnings; and Whereas there is no more appropriate representation of the devotion and determination to overcome obstacles shown every day by military caregivers than the daisy: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) honors military caregivers of members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their service and sacrifice to the United States; (2) encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States; and (3) recognizes the daisy as the flower for military caregivers.

Summary: Honors military caregivers of members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families and the sacrifices endured by those families in service to the United States. Recognizes the daisy as the flower for military caregivers.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

Summary: Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men in recognition of their role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II.
Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education.

Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education. Whereas a college education is inextricably linked to economic opportunity in the United States and the American Dream; Whereas a college education is integral to the vibrancy and potency of the American workforce; Whereas an estimated 30 percent of job openings will require an associate’s degree or some college by 2020; Whereas the rising costs of higher education are an obstacle to college matriculation and completion; Whereas the Federal student loan debt for all borrowers exceeds $1 trillion; Whereas Federal, State, and local governments are pursuing strategies and innovations which will make higher education more affordable and accessible; Whereas better utilizing our community colleges to address the rising costs of higher education is one such strategy; Whereas there are 1,100 or more community colleges in the United States; Whereas approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students attend a community college; Whereas community colleges provide a cost-effective option to pursuing a college degree; Whereas community colleges offer open admission; Whereas the cost of community college is approximately 50 percent lower than traditional colleges and universities; Whereas the Administration recently highlighted the importance of community colleges through the America’s College Promise proposal and made a significant step in addressing the costs of higher education; Whereas this proposal would provide two years of community college free for hardworking students who are enrolled at least half-time in a community college and maintain a good GPA; Whereas this proposal could benefit approximately 9,000,000 students if all States participate; Whereas an average of $3,800 in tuition per year could be saved for full-time community college students through this proposal; Whereas Congress has a significant role in making college more affordable and accessible; and Whereas Congress can pass legislation which will reduce the rising costs of a college education making college more accessible for all students: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) recognizes the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education; (2) acknowledges the benefits of community colleges in providing an affordable and cost effective way to obtain a college degree; (3) supports the goals and ideals of the America’s College Promise proposal; and (4) commits to pursuing strategies in the 114th Congress which will make college more affordable and accessible for all students.

Summary: Recognizes the challenges and burdens associated with rising college costs. Acknowledges the benefits of community colleges in providing an affordable and cost-effective way to obtain a college degree. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the America's College Promise proposal. Expresses a commitment to pursuing strategies in the 114th Congress that will make college more affordable and accessible for all students.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on July 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol. Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Recognizing the International Day of Peace.

Recognizing the International Day of Peace. Whereas, on November 30, 1981, during the 77th plenary meeting, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare the third Tuesday of September as the International Day of Peace; Whereas nearly 20 years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted A/RES/55/282, which officially designated September 21 as a global day to recognize and celebrate international cease-fire and nonviolence; Whereas, on September 21, all United Nations Member States, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts; Whereas the United States Institute of Peace coordinates an annual Peace Day Challenge, an international effort to reaffirm peace as an authentic alternative to violence and war; Whereas in 2015, more than 129 countries were active in the Peace Day Challenge; Whereas in 2015, the USIP Global Peacebuilding Center developed an inaugural USIPEACE Teachers program which selected educators to incorporate peacebuilding into curricula and activities with students across the country; Whereas peace education programs help break the cycle of violence and conflict by developing active communities committed to peace scholarship and instruction; Whereas the 2016 Global Peace Index found that peacefulness improved in 81 countries, but declined in 79 countries of those studied; Whereas the 2016 Global Peace Index also noted that for the past 10 years there has been a decrease in the world’s peacefulness and that global violence cost $13.6 trillion in 2015; Whereas these reports and actions underscore the importance of strengthening and supporting domestic and global efforts to study, discuss, teach, and develop techniques and methods to encourage and augment global peace efforts; and Whereas the theme for the 2016 International Day of Peace is Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace That Congress— (1) recognizes the importance of celebrating the 35th anniversary of the International Day of Peace; and (2) urges all citizens of the United States to reflect upon the importance of peace, tolerance, cease-fire, and nonviolence.

Summary: Recognizes the importance of celebrating the 35th anniversary of the International Day of Peace. Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect upon the importance of peace, tolerance, cease-fire, and nonviolence.
Sergeant Clinton K. Ruiz Memorial Resolution

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding outreach to families of members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in other conflicts. Whereas the human burden of the Global War on Terrorism has been disproportionately borne by the less than one percent of Americans who serve in the military; Whereas 2,356 members of the Armed Forces have died in Operation Enduring Freedom and 4,494 members of the Armed Forces have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Inherent Resolve as of January 7, 2015; Whereas the strength of our military is built upon the men and women who serve in uniform and the families who support them; and Whereas supporting those families who have lost loved ones in the Global War on Terrorism demonstrates the commitment of the American people to those families now and in the future: Now, therefore, be it 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Sergeant Clinton K. Ruiz Memorial Resolution 2. Sense of Congress regarding families that have lost loved ones in combat It is the sense of Congress that— (1) all families that have lost loved ones in uniform should be recognized for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States; (2) local communities should recognize and support those families that have lost a loved one in combat; and (3) the President should encourage military bases around the country to organize and host events to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces of all services, and to encourage the attendance of families within the local area that have lost loved ones in combat to attend such commemorations.

Summary: Sergeant Clinton K. Ruiz Memorial Resolution Calls for the recognition of all families that have lost loved ones in uniform. Urges the President to encourage military bases around the country to: (1) organize and host events to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces, and (2) encourage families within the local area that have lost loved ones in combat to attend.