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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Whereas, June 3, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC); Whereas Congress established the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program in the National Defense Act of 1916; Whereas Army ROTC has commissioned more than 500,000 second lieutenants; Whereas Army ROTC serves as a critical component for the training of men and women to take command, protecting our national security and way of life; Whereas Army ROTC provides the next generation of innovative and adaptive leaders while providing them with essential collegiate educational opportunities; Whereas Army ROTC commissioned 5,536 officers in 2014; Whereas Army ROTC has produced 21 4-star generals since 2000; Whereas Army ROTC is available at over 1,100 colleges and universities in all 50 States and territories; Whereas the Army has included programs like Green to Gold and Simultaneous Membership program to allow enlisted servicemembers to gain a college education and become an officer; Whereas women have been an integral part of Army ROTC since the academic year of 1972–1973; and Whereas Army ROTC serves as a way for individuals to gain college education and serve the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps continues to train the next generation of military leaders who are well equipped to defeat the enemies of today and those that may emerge; (2) Congress is encouraged by the quality of leaders that Army ROTC has and will continue to produce; and (3) Army ROTC produces more Army officers than any other source.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) continues to train the next generation of military leaders who are well equipped to defeat today's and future enemies, Congress is encouraged by the quality of leaders that Army ROTC has and will continue to produce, and Army ROTC produces more Army officers than any other source.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross. That it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should reconsider, pursuant to the process authorized by section 1130 of title 10, United States Code, whether the award of the Navy Cross to Doris Miller (service number 356–12–35) for acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while a member of the United States Navy should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor on account of possible racial bias in the original decision to award the Navy Cross.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that the Navy should reconsider, pursuant to provisions governing consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in a timely fashion, whether the award of the Navy Cross to Doris Miller for acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while a member of the Navy should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor on account of possible racial bias in the original decision to award the Navy Cross.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Borinqueneers Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 13, 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on April 13, 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment (Borinqueneers) in recognition of its pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and many acts of valor in the face of adversity.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to First Special Service Force Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force collectively, in recognition of its superior service 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 February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement authorities and they have the full protection of the law to the possession of the recording devices and full protection of the law regarding data saved on the recording devices.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement authorities, and they have the full protection of the law to the possession of the recording devices, and full protection of the law regarding data saved on the recording devices. Whereas, on April 19, 2015, Beatriz Paez was recording Federal law enforcement officers, when the officers took possession of her cellular phone, and illegally destroyed the device and evidence saved on the device; Whereas the Constitution guarantees an individual’s right to openly make video recordings in public; Whereas the Justice Department has stated that the First Amendment protects the rights of private citizens to record police officers during the public discharge of their duties Whereas individuals can only be compelled to not record law enforcement authorities when it interferes with ongoing, active law enforcement work; and Whereas law enforcement officers may only search a recording device without an individual’s consent with the possession of an appropriate warrant: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) citizens and residents of the United States— (A) have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement officers in a public place; and (B) shall be required to give up possession of a recording device used to record a law enforcement officer in a public place based only upon consent of the individual or a warrant based on probable cause; (2) law enforcement officers shall safeguard data stored on any recording device seized from an individual and the destruction of such data is a violation of Federal law; and (3) no data stored on a recording device seized from an individual may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding unless collected pursuant to a warrant based on probable cause or an exception to the warrant requirement applies.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. citizens and residents have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement officers in a public place and shall be required to give up possession of a recording device used to do so based only upon the individual's consent or a warrant based on probable cause; (2) law enforcement officers shall safeguard data stored on any recording device seized from an individual and the destruction of such data is a violation of federal law; and (3) no data stored on a recording device seized from an individual may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding unless collected pursuant to a warrant based on probable cause or where an exception to the warrant requirement applies.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that it runs contrary to America's values to take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process and that any legislation that would do so would be unconstitutional and should not be considered.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that it runs contrary to America’s values to take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process, and that any legislation that would do so would be unconstitutional and should not be considered. Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution grants individuals the right to keep and bear arms; Whereas, under current law, there are already sufficient and robust safeguards that prevent terrorists from purchasing firearms in the United States; Whereas the Terrorist Watch List Whereas the Terrorist Watch List Whereas categorically denying the right to purchase a firearm to anyone on the Terrorist Watch List That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) it runs contrary to America’s values to take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process; and (2) any legislation that would do so would be unconstitutional and should not be considered.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that legislation that would take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process runs contrary to America's values, would be unconstitutional, and should not be considered.
Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people sons daughters fathers mothers uncles aunts cousins students and teachers in Roseburg Oregon on October 1 2015.

Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015. Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing nine and wounding nine others; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others were demonstrated by deceased and surviving victims; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, thereby avoiding even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination; Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of those who were wounded; (2) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders to the scene, and the investigating officers following, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (3) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.

Summary: Offers condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered on October 1, 2015, in Roseburg, Oregon, and expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of those who were wounded.Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders to the scene, and the investigating officers following, including local, state, and federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance.Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2328.

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2328. That in the enrollment of the bill S. 2328, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read An Act to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes. Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2328 to change the title to read "An Act to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes."
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 24, 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, in recognition of their heroic bravery and sacrifice, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 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. Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

Summary: Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 24, 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, marches, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943. That in the enrollment of the bill S. 2943, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 212(a), strike less two less than two (2) In section 217(a)(1), strike is amended as amended by section 821(a), is further amended 2338 2339 (3) In section 217(a)(2), strike is amended , as amended by section 821(b), is further amended 2338 2339 (4) In section 217(b)(1)(A), strike section 2338 sections 2338 and 2339 (5) In section 512(c), strike Section 7511 Section 7511(b) (6) In section 707(b)(4), strike pursuant to section 709 pursuant to section 708 (7) In the tables in section 4701, relating to Department of Energy National Security Programs, Infrastructure and Operations, Construction, strike 04–D–125–04 RLUOB equipment installation 04–D–125 Chemistry and metallurgy research replacement project, LANL Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017).
Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program.

Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President’s proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program. Whereas the Obama administration’s climate regulations and carbon tax proposals have been rejected by the Congress multiple times; Whereas the President has advocated for, and implemented through executive action, excessive and expensive regulations on the energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors resulting in costs that are ultimately shouldered by hard-working Americans; Whereas the Obama administration’s proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program would cost $2,000,000,000 and would divert funds already obligated by law in the Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act of 2008 ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 Whereas more than 300 groups oppose the proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program, including major environmental organizations, local governments, civic groups, and businesses, for diverting funds from well-established and science-based restoration and flood control projects in order to pay for the President’s politically motivated climate-related activities; and Whereas the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service estimates that as of May 6, 2016, the Obama administration has spent $96,900,000,000 of direct Federal funding on climate change-related activities: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Coastal Climate Resilience Program is not in the best interest of American families, businesses, local governments, wildlife, or public safety; and (2) Federal funds should not be made available for the Coastal Climate Resilience Fund, the Coastal Climate Resilience Program, or any substantially similar successor Federal program.

Summary: Expresses Congress's opposition to: (1) the proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program, a grant program for aiding coastal states and their communities in preparing for and adapting to climate change; and (2) federal funds being made available for the Coastal Climate Resilience Fund, the program, or any substantially similar successor program.
Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol.

Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. 1. Acceptance and placement of statue commemorating Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (a) Acceptance The Joint Committee on the Library shall accept for placement in the United States Capitol the Lads of Pest (b) Presentation Ceremony On such date following the acceptance of the statue under subsection (a) as the Joint Committee on the Library determines to be appropriate, the Joint Committee is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical preparations and security for the ceremony. (c) Placement (1) Initial placement in rotunda During a period not to exceed one year beginning on the date of the presentation ceremony under subsection (b), the Architect of the Capitol shall place the statue accepted under this section in the rotunda of the Capitol. (2) Permanent placement After the expiration of the period described in paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol shall provide for the placement of the statue in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol.

Summary: Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept for placement in the United States Capitol the "Lads of Pest" statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 on the occasion of the Revolution's 60th anniversary. Authorizes the Joint Committee to use the rotunda of the Capitol for a presentation ceremony for the statue. Directs the Architect of the Capitol, for one year after the presentation ceremony, to place the statue in the rotunda, and then provide for its placement in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol.
Expressing the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a state of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted.

Expressing the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a state of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted. That it is the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a state of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that Cuba should issue a statement of apology and agree to cease human rights violations in order for any embargo or economic restraints to be lifted.
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day.

Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day Whereas according to the most recent data, manufacturers contributed $2.17 trillion to the economy; Whereas this figure has steadily risen since 2009 when manufacturers contributed $1.70 trillion; Whereas the sector accounts for 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP); Whereas for every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.40 is added to the economy, the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector; Whereas manufacturing supports an estimated 18.5 million jobs in the United States, about 1 in 6 private-sector jobs; Whereas more than 12.3 million people in the United States (or 9 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing; Whereas in 2014, on average manufacturing workers in the United States earned more than the average worker in all industries, including pay and benefits; Whereas manufacturers in the United States are the most productive in the world, far surpassing the worker productivity of any other major manufacturing economy, leading to higher wages and living standards; Whereas manufacturers in the United States drive innovation more than any other sector, spending $229.9 billion in 2014 on research and development, totaling an 82 percent from 5 years earlier; Whereas measured by GDP, manufacturing in the United States would rank as the ninth largest economy in the world; and Whereas the first Friday of October would be an appropriate date to designate as Manufacturing Day That Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day

Summary: Declares that Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day.
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612. That in the enrollment of the bill S. 612, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes. Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 612 to change the title to read "An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes."