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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to American Fighter Aces Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on May 20, 2015, for a ceremony Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on May 20, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their military service and defense of the country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States. That it is the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense and that such right is fully applicable to the states.
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a certain correction in the enrollment of S. 1635.

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a certain correction in the enrollment of S. 1635. That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1635, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following corrections: (1) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j)(1) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may transfer to, and merge with, any appropriation for fiscal year 2018 under the heading Diplomatic and Consular Programs Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance (2) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, strike the proposed paragraph (2). (3) In section 113, in the proposed subsection (j) of section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, redesignate the proposed paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (4) In paragraph (7) of section 307, strike Office of Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors offices of inspectors general of relevant United Nations agencies Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1635 to: authorize the Department of State to transfer certain FY2018 appropriations if necessary to implement the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements; eliminate provisions limiting the amount of such transferred funds to 20% of any appropriation made available for FY2018 for the State Department under the heading "Administration of Foreign Affairs" and limiting to 10% the amount by which such a transfer may increase such appropriation; and modify the requirement that the President direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to call for an examination of the feasibility of establishing a stand-alone U.N. agency to investigate allegations of misconduct or criminal behavior to provide for that agency to replace the offices of inspectors general of relevant U.N. agencies (instead of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors).
Expressing a commitment by Congress to never forget the service of aviation's first responders.

Expressing a commitment by Congress to never forget the service of aviation’s first responders. Whereas the events of September 11, 2001, forever changed the United States as the people of the United States faced unspeakable grief and destruction that touched millions of lives; Whereas 4 commercial aircraft were turned into weapons of mass destruction, killing nearly 3,000 innocent people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; Whereas the crewmembers of United Flight 175, American Flight 11, American Flight 77, and United Flight 93 acted as first responders, reporting the first intelligence of a war the United States did not know it was fighting and sacrificing their own lives to protect the United States and the lives of countless others; Whereas ever since 9/11, pilots and flight attendants in the United States report to work with heightened responsibilities as first responders and as the last line of defense in aviation security; and Whereas the bravery of the crewmembers 15 years ago and our crewmember heroes are prominent in the hearts and minds of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) commits to never forget the service of aviation’s first responders on that fateful day; and (2) will always seek to honor the sacrifice of those first responders.

Summary: Expresses the commitment of Congress never to forget the service of aviation's first responders on September 11, 2001.
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress their staff and the general public.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. Whereas the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress since 1828; Whereas the USCP is governed by the Capitol Police Board and comprised of USCP Chief of Police Matthew Verderosa and more than 2,200 officers and civilian personnel; Whereas the USCP has exclusive jurisdiction within all buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol complex, including the Library of Congress, and shares concurrent jurisdiction in an established area around the Capitol complex; Whereas USCP officers work tirelessly to protect life and property in and around the Capitol complex; Whereas the dynamic nature of threats and dangers posed to Congress and our society in the 21st century present new obstacles for USCP to overcome; Whereas the USCP has demonstrated its commitment to the institution of Congress by quickly and effectively responding to such obstacles and threats while minimizing loss to life and property; and Whereas recent attacks targeting law enforcement across the United States further exemplify the risks faced by USCP officers each and every day: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) the United States Capitol Police deserve utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the Congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices made by the United States Capitol Police to secure the United States Capitol complex and protect Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) its officers deserve the utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices of its officers to secure the U.S. Capitol complex and protect Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.
Supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation.

Supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation. Whereas many of our international partners are designating 2015 as the International Year of Soils; Whereas soil is vitally important for food security and essential ecosystem functions; Whereas soil conservation efforts in the United States are often locally led; Whereas 2015 also marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Soil Conservation Act on April 27, 1935; Whereas soils, as the foundation for agricultural production, essential ecosystem functions, and food security, are key to sustaining life on Earth; Whereas soils and the science of soils contribute to improved water quality, food safety and security, healthy ecosystems, and human health; and Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human health are intricately linked: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) supports the designation of an International Year of Soils; (2) encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the importance of soils to our current and future well-being; and (3) supports conservation of the Nation’s soils, through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program as authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended ( 16 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. 16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.

Summary: Supports the designation of an International Year of Soils, and supports locally-led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through landowner participation in federal conservation programs in partnership with local soil and water conservation districts.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Institutes of Health should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network and for other purposes.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Institutes of Health should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network, and for other purposes. That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the National Institutes of Health should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network through the allocation of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to supplement the salaries of new and early investigators who participate in the global pediatric clinical trial network; (2) National Institutes of Health grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements should be awarded, solely for the purpose of supplementing the salaries of new and early investigators, to entities that participate in the global pediatric clinical trial network; (3) the Food and Drug Administration should engage the European Medicines Agency and other foreign regulatory entities during the formation of the global pediatric clinical trials network to encourage their participation; and (4) once a global pediatric clinical trial network is established and becomes operational, the Food and Drug Administration should continue to engage the European Medicines Agency and other foreign regulatory entities to encourage and facilitate their participation in the network with the goal of enhancing the global reach of the network.

Summary: Expresses the sense of Congress that: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network through the allocation of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to supplement the salaries of new and early investigators who participate in it; NIH grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements should be awarded to participating entities, solely for the purpose of supplementing the salaries of such investigators; and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should engage the European Medicines Agency and other foreign regulatory entities during the formation of such network to encourage their participation and should continue to engage such entities, once such network becomes operational, to encourage and facilitate their participation with the goal of enhancing the network's global reach.
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).

Honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Whereas the manpower demands of World War II forced many minor league baseball teams to disband as players were drafted, resulting in a dearth of minor league teams by late 1942; Whereas Major League Baseball teams were warned, in late 1942, by the Federal Government that increased manpower mobilization could result in the canceling of the 1943 baseball season, threatening to shutter Major League Baseball parks across the country; Whereas the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was established, and spring training for the AAGPBL started on May 17, 1943, to address the shortages of baseball players; Whereas during its tenure (1943–1954), the AAGPBL provided over 600 women the chance to play professional baseball, an opportunity never before afforded to female athletes in America; Whereas Penny Marshall’s film, A League of Their Own Whereas at least 29 women from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts played in the AAGPBL, including Noella Leduc Alverson, Rita Briggs, Patricia Brown, Jean Buckley, Cynthia Esposito, Normine Capritta, Joan Tysver Chiancola, Clara Chiano, Patricia Courtney, Mary Dailey, Alice DeCambra, Madeline English, Annie Gosbee, Dorothy Green, Josephine Hasham, Lillian DeCambra Kelley, Marie Mansfield Kelley, Helen Ketola LaCamera, Rhoda Leonard Linehan, Marie Eileen Albright Lockhart, Georgette Vincent Mooney, Helen Nordquist, Beatrice Arbour Parrott, Katherine Pechulis, Lucille Stone Richards, Grace Rogato, Mary Sheehan, Barbara Parks Young, Sue Parsons Zipay, and Mary Pratt of Quincy, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this year: Now, therefore, be it That Congress honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).

Summary: Honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 3628.

Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 3628. That in the enrollment of the bill S. 3628, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following November 30, 2018 December 7, 2018 Passed the House of Representatives December 21, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 3628 to amend the effective date.
Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps. Whereas, on March 5, 1942, Navy Construction Battalion personnel were officially named Seabees by the Navy Department; Whereas the purpose of the Navy Seabees is to build, maintain, and support base infrastructure in remote locations for the Navy and the Marine Corps, while simultaneously being capable of engaging in combat operations; Whereas the Navy Seabees dual role is exemplified by the Seabee motto Construimus, Batuimus: We Build, We Fight; Whereas, for 75 years, the Navy Seabees have answered the call of duty to protect the United States and its democratic values both in times of war and peace; Whereas the Navy Seabees support United States national security at combatant commands worldwide, through the construction, both on land and underwater, of bases, airfields, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure; Whereas members of the Navy Seabees and their families have demonstrated unmatched courage and dedication to sacrifice for the United States, from service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to the recent conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere; Whereas the Navy Seabees exhibit honor, personal courage, and commitment as they sacrifice their personal comfort to keep the United States safe from threats; Whereas the Navy Seabees continue to display strength, professionalism, and bravery in the all-volunteer force; and Whereas March 5, 2017, is the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps; and (2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the Seabees with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps.
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174.

Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174. That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4174, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) Page 2, beginning line 13, strike has the meaning given the term Executive agency means an agency referred to under section 901(b) of title 31 (2) Page 19, line 13, insert for data that does not concern monetary policy open data plan (3) Page 32, beginning line 6, strike career title 5) nonpolitical appointee employee Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174 (Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018).
Celebrating freedom of the press.

Celebrating freedom of the press. Whereas President Kennedy delivered an address on April 27, 1961, in which he praised a free press and welcomed media scrutiny of his Administration; Whereas President Kennedy stated— (1) No President should fear public scrutiny of his program. For from that scrutiny comes understanding and from that understanding comes support or opposition. And both are necessary. (2) I not only could not stifle controversy among your readers—I welcome it. … Without debate, without criticism, no Administration, and no country can succeed—and no republic can survive. Whereas President Ronald Reagan, in proclaiming August 2, 1985, Freedom of the Press Day, extolled freedom of the press as one of our most import freedoms and also one of our oldest Whereas President Reagan further stated that Our tradition of a free press as a vital part of our democracy is as important as ever. Whereas Congress through numerous joint resolutions has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of Freedom of the Press Day Whereas President Trump has consistently lambasted the media throughout his presidency, including— (1) tweeting on February 17, 2017, that, The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People! (2) calling the press Fake News (3) suggesting that the FBI should consider putting reporters in prison (4) calling the press hypocrites 50 U.S.C. 3003(4) (5) excluding Kaitlan Collins, a CNN reporter, on July 25, 2018, from a White House event given Ms. Collins’ critical questions of President Trump earlier in the day regarding the President’s alleged payments to a Playboy model; and (6) tweeting, The Fake News Media is going Crazy! They make up stories without any backup, sources or proof. Many of the stories written about me, and the good people surrounding me, are total fiction. That— (1) Congress strongly endorses the role of a free press in a democratic society; (2) in the spirit of President Kennedy and President Reagan, Congress welcomes media scrutiny of the United States Government, and particularly of the President, to ensure transparent and effective Government; and (3) Congress urges President Trump to cease attacking the media and excluding journalists asking questions critical of the President.

Summary: Endorses the role of a free press in a democratic society. Urges President Trump to cease attacking the media and excluding journalists who ask questions critical of the President.
Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act

Requiring Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to participate in random drug testing. 1. Short title This concurrent resolution may be cited as the Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act 2. Random drug testing of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate (a) In general Each Member of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall participate in accordance with this concurrent resolution in a program for testing for illegal use of controlled substances. (b) Features The program under this concurrent resolution shall include the following features: (1) Each Member of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall be subject to a random drug test once per term of such Member. (2) Each confirmed positive result under the program shall be provided as follows: (A) To the Member involved. (B) In the case of a Member of the House of Representatives, to the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives for such review as may be necessary under the Rules of the House of Representatives. (C) In the case of a Member of the Senate, to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate for such review as may be necessary under the Standing Rules of the Senate. (3) The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, with respect to a Member of the House, and the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, with respect to a Member of the Senate, shall publicly disclose the identity of each Member who refuses to participate in the program and take other action against each such Member as appropriate. (4) Each Member of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall reimburse the House of the Representatives or the Senate for the cost of the random drug test of such Member under the program. (c) The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall each issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this concurrent resolution. (d) Definitions In this concurrent resolution, the following definitions shall apply: (1) The term confirmed positive result (A) means a random drug test— (i) which has initially tested as positive for the presence of an illegal controlled substance; (ii) for which the initially positive test has been confirmed by a second test using a different chemical process than the process used for the initial test; and (iii) which has been reviewed and certified as positive by a medical review officer with whom the House of Representatives or the Senate has entered into a contract to perform such reviews; and (B) does not include a drug test which shows only the presence of legal, over-the-counter drugs and drugs that have been legally prescribed for the individual involved. (2) The term controlled substance 21 U.S.C. 802 (3) The term Member (4) The term random drug test (A) on a periodic basis; (B) without advance notice; and (C) without individualized suspicion.

Summary: Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act Requires each Member of Congress, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner, to submit to random tests for illegal use of controlled substances.