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Expressing the sense of the House that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

That it is the sense of the House that— (1) the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; (2) the United States Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; (3) in conducting combat operations against ISIL, the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL detainees; (4) following the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States determined that it would detain at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, individuals who had engaged in, aided, or abetted, or conspired to commit, acts of international terrorism, or acts in preparation therefor, that have caused, threaten to cause, or have as their aim to cause, injury to or adverse effects on the United States, its citizens, national security, foreign policy, or the economy; (5) members of ISIL captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL meet such criteria for continued detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay; and (6) all individuals captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL that meet such criteria by their affiliation with ISIL must be detained outside the United States and its territories and should be transferred to United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; the Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL detainees; ISIL members captured by the United States during combat operations meet specified criteria for continued detention at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and all individuals captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL who meet such criteria by their ISIL affiliation must be detained outside the United States and its territories and should be transferred to Guantanamo Bay.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should establish a national goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon free electricity by 2030 for the purposes of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change, growing our economy, increasing our shared prosperity, improving public health, and preserving our national security.

Whereas failing to act on climate change will have a devastating impact on our Nation’s economy, costing us billions of dollars in lost GDP; Whereas extreme weather, intensified by climate change, has already cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year in recovery efforts, and this will only continue if climate change is left unaddressed; Whereas decreased economic growth and increased costs from infrastructure repairs and other recovery efforts due to climate change will significantly increase budget deficits and undermine our fiscal stability; Whereas climate change will have devastating public health implications, including increased asthma attacks and exacerbation of other respiratory diseases, especially in vulnerable populations, such as children and low-income communities, the spread of infectious diseases, risks to food and water supplies, and increased premature deaths; Whereas inaction on climate change will disproportionately impact communities of color and exacerbate existing economic inequalities; Whereas the Department of Defense has identified climate change as a threat multiplier Whereas the transition to a clean energy economy is feasible with existing technology; Whereas the transition to clean energy will create millions of jobs; Whereas the transition to clean energy will increase our country’s GDP and increase disposable household income; Whereas the transition to clean energy will save billions of dollars in avoidable health costs; Whereas the transition to clean energy will save lives and improve public health; Whereas the transition to clean energy will lower energy bills for businesses and families; Whereas the transition to clean energy will help the United States achieve its international emissions reduction commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 26–28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025; and Whereas the transition to clean energy will unlock billions of dollars in private investment: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should— (1) establish a national goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon free electricity by 2030; and (2) enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy to meet this goal.

Summary: Urges the United States to: (1) establish a national goal of 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030, and (2) enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe.

That the Attorney General of the United States is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, correspondence, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meetings or discussions between or among Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe, regarding conversations with the President, including but not limited to— (A) any reference concerning wearing a recording device or preparing in any way to record the President; and (B) any reference concerning the invocation of the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove the President from office. (2) Any meetings or discussions between or among FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and others at the FBI referring or relating to commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of its communications related to meetings or discussions between or among former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe and (1) Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding conversations with the President, (2) others at the FBI regarding commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes. 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, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security; and (2) one motion to recommit. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual.

Whereas on November 6, 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 was signed into law; Whereas between 1987 and 1988, nearly 2,700,000 illegal immigrants received legal status under the 1986 IRCA amnesty before being granted lawful permanent residence by 1992; Whereas IRCA was touted by its sponsors as the three-legged stool Whereas IRCA contained provisions to inhibit future illegal immigration by penalizing employers who knowingly hire an unauthorized immigrant; Whereas despite these penalties, a policy brief by the Migration Policy Institute dated August 2005 showed that over 90 percent of unauthorized males in the United States were employed; Whereas IRCA included language to increase Border Personnel by 50 percent; Whereas then-Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Commissioner Alan C. Nelson announced the law’s initial success in a 1989 House Judiciary Committee hearing, citing the shrinking number of apprehensions at the border, as signal to demonstrate that the law is working and employer sanctions are having the intended effect of reducing illegal immigration Whereas illegal immigration actually increased in volume and frequency by 1989, with 1,700,000 to 2,500,000 unauthorized immigrants crossing into the United States from Mexico that year; Whereas the number of illegal aliens grew to 3,400,000 by the early 1990s, and by 1997 the approximate unauthorized population totaled more than 5,000,000, the same number of illegal immigrants as before the 1986 law took effect; and Whereas an estimated 11,500,000 million illegal aliens currently reside in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful U.S. entry or presence of any individual.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the courts' actions against President Trump's Executive order.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Judge James L. Robart of the Western District of Washington ignored the Constitution, Federal law and court precedent in issuing a temporary restraining order against President Trump’s Executive order entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States (2) the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in failing to reverse Judge Robart’s erroneous temporary restraining order.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Judge James L. Robart of the Western District of Washington ignored the Constitution, federal law, and court precedent in issuing a temporary restraining order against Executive Order 13769, entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States"; and (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in failing to reverse Judge Robart's order. Among the executive order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.
Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.

That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 2019, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: Barrett Karr, James Min, Will Dunham, Matt Sparks, Caleb Smith, and Natalie Joyce, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94 Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution names individuals to fill six specified minority party employee positions authorized by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929. The minority leader is authorized to appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to three further minority employees.
Ranking a certain Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Higgins of New York (to rank immediately after Mr. Jeffries). Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on the Budget.
Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Whereas the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), commits the Government of Mexico to send an average of not less than 350,000 acre-feet of water annually over a 5-year cycle to the United States; Whereas Mexico repeatedly waits until the end of this 5-year cycle to fulfill such water commitment; and Whereas each year, farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219); (2) encourages Mexico to fulfill such commitments on an annual basis; (3) acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages; (4) supports negotiations on a Minute that will ensure more predictable and reliable water deliveries to users in the United States; and (5) encourages new commitments to ensure that the United States receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water under such treaty.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the government of Mexico to make annual water deliveries to the United States under a 1944 treaty between the two countries. The resolution also acknowledges that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 9, 2017, as "World Post Day".

World Post Day Whereas October 9th of each year is recognized internationally as World Post Day to acknowledge the importance and contributions of postal services; Whereas the Universal Postal Congress first declared World Post Day in 1969; Whereas the United States is a founding member of the Universal Postal Union, which was established on October 9, 1874, to promote cooperation between postal services worldwide; Whereas postal services across the world play an essential role in the everyday lives of people and businesses; Whereas postal services work to ensure that all people have access to affordable communication and shipping services regardless of their income level or residence; Whereas the world’s postal services process and deliver over 327 billion letters and 7 billion packages annually, employing over 5 million staff; Whereas the United States Postal Service processes and delivers 47 percent of the world’s total mail volume; Whereas the United States Postal Service employs 508,908 career employees, 130,881 non-career employees, and over 113,000 United States veterans, who work diligently every day to serve the public; Whereas the United States Postal Service contributes to the lives of all Americans by providing fundamental and accessible services throughout the Nation, enabling American commerce, delivering crucial goods to individuals, and helping communities in times of need; Whereas the United States Postal Service delivers more mail to more addresses in a larger geographical area than any other post in the world, serving over 156 million addresses in every state, city, and town in the Nation; Whereas the United States Postal Service processed over 153 billion pieces of mail in 2016, including over 1 billion pieces of international mail; Whereas every person living in the United States and its territories has access to postal products and services and pays the same price for a First-Class postage stamp; Whereas the United States Postal Service supports businesses throughout the Nation and is central to the $1.4 trillion United States mailing industry, which employs over 7.5 million people; Whereas the United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service play a critical role in national security, enforcing over 200 Federal laws that safeguard the Nation’s mail; and Whereas the commemoration of World Post Day would acknowledge and reaffirm the commitment of the United States to its national postal service: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of World Post Day

Summary: Supports the recognition of World Post Day, which acknowledges the importance and contributions of postal services.
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day".

LGBT Equality Day Whereas the United States recognizes that all people should be treated equally; Whereas Members of the 114th Congress support the rights and freedoms of individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT); Whereas, on June 26, 2003, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Lawrence v. Texas that States could no longer criminalize the private conduct in which same-sex couples engage; Whereas, on June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Windsor that section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional and the Federal Government could no longer restrict married same-sex couples from receiving Federal benefits and protections; Whereas, on June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry and States could no longer discriminate against same-sex couples when recognizing or licensing a marriage; Whereas Supreme Court decisions handed down on June 26 ended marriage discrimination and the criminalization of same-sex private intimate conduct under the law; Whereas LGBT people and their allies have worked together for over 60 years to make progress toward achieving full equality for all people in the United States, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity; Whereas LGBT people in the United States continue to face many barriers to the American dream that cannot be solved through courtroom litigation alone; Whereas transgender people and LGBT people of color are disproportionately and uniquely burdened by such barriers, including violence, discrimination, poverty, and societal isolation; Whereas although victories at the Supreme Court have affirmed the dignity and equality of millions of same-sex couples, statutory reforms are needed to ensure LGBT people in the United States are free from discrimination and have equal access to the American dream; and Whereas June 26 would be an appropriate date to designate as LGBT Equality Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; (2) supports the designation of LGBT Equality Day (3) encourages the celebration of LGBT Equality Day (4) acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, including in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, Federal funding, credit, and jury service.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBT Equality Day. Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, as "National Clean Energy Week".

National Clean Energy Week Whereas across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (1) at the end of 2019, the energy sector in the United States employed 6,800,000 individuals; and (2) in 2019, the energy sector in the United States generated more than 120,000 new jobs; Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing harmful pollution; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Clean Energy Week (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-emitting energy technologies; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Clean Energy Week.
Prohibiting the consideration in the House of Representatives of certain bills or joint resolutions relating to Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage loan fees, and for other purposes.

1. Point of order relating to Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage loan fees (a) Point of order It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider any bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon, that— (1) makes 1 or more changes in the law with respect to fees collected by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with a mortgage loan guaranteed under chapter 37 (2) contains 1 or more changes in the law or new provisions of law— (A) that are not related to— (i) veterans housing benefits; or (ii) the actuarial soundness of the program for guaranteeing housing loans under such chapter; and (B) the budgetary effects of which are costs. (b) Definitions In this section, the terms budgetary effects costs savings 2 U.S.C. 932

Summary: This bill prohibits the House of Representatives from considering any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that adjusts loan fees under the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program to provide cost savings for provisions that are not related to veterans housing benefits or the home loan program.