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Honoring the life of the Honorable Larcenia J. Bullard.

Whereas former Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard passed away on March 16, 2013; Whereas Senator Bullard served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000 and in the Florida Senate from 2002 to 2012; Whereas Senator Bullard made history by becoming the first woman to represent the 118th District in the Florida House of Representatives; Whereas Senator Bullard was a strong advocate for her constituents, representing the families of South Florida with passion and integrity, standing up for the issues that she believed in and offering inspiration to many; Whereas Senator Bullard’s legislative accomplishments include the passage of the Good Samaritan Act, which strengthened protections for people who give reasonable assistance to others during an emergency, the State Facilities/Emergency Shelters Act, which authorized usage of additional State facilities as emergency shelters, and the Official State Pie Act, which designated the Key Lime Pie as the official pie of the State of Florida; Whereas Senator Bullard worked like a Trojan to help rebuild South Miami-Dade County following Hurricane Andrew; Whereas Senator Bullard made public service a tradition in her family; Whereas it is of historical significance that Senator Bullard’s husband, Edward, succeeded her in the House in 2000, and their son, Dwight, succeeded his father in the House in 2008 and his mother in the Senate in 2012; and Whereas Senator Bullard is survived by her husband and former State Representative Edward Bullard, son State Senator Dwight Bullard, son Vincent Brooker, daughter Edwina Bullard Simms, and grandchildren Myles Brooker, Vinicia Brooker, Mylicia Brooker, and Gavin Ethan Simms: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns the loss of Senator, mother, wife, and friend Larcenia J. Bullard; (2) sends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Bullard family; (3) pays tribute to Senator Bullard’s life and legacy; and (4) commends the Bullard family for their service to the South Florida community and the Nation.

Summary: Pays tribute to the life and legacy of former Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard. Commends the Bullard family for their service to the south Florida community and the nation.
Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House. Whereas Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene should be removed from her committee assignments in light of conduct she has exhibited: Now, therefore, be it That the following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mrs. Greene of Georgia. Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Greene of Georgia.

Summary: This resolution removes Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–64, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–63, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-22 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. July 8, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Small Business (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,369,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $3,369,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 116th Congress.
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 27, 2018, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 26, 2018, or July 27, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense. 3. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. July 24, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 27, 2018 (relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense), on the same day it is presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of July 26, 2018, or July 27, 2018, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules as though under Rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days), relating to such a measure. Authorizes the Committee on Appropriations at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, to file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for FY2019.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania. Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Granger. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Rogers of Alabama. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Smith of Missouri. Committee on Education and Labor: Ms. Foxx. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mrs. Rodgers of Washington. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. McHenry. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. McCaul. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Katko. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Jordan. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Westerman. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Comer. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lucas. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Luetkemeyer. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Graves of Missouri. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Bost. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Brady. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of March 2013 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators that are knowledgeable and prepared in order to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, life-long influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be life-long learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2013 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month. Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the those who educate this unique age group. Encourages people to observe National Middle Level Education Month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating the nation's young adolescents.
Recognizing that for 50 years, the Kingdom of Tonga has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.

Whereas Tonga’s Queen Salote Tupou III negotiated for the end of British protectorate status for her nation and transition to Commonwealth membership, which bore fruit in 1970; Whereas Tonga is a valued security partner of the United States, and the Tongan Defense Services deployed four contingents to Iraq between 2004 and 2008; Whereas in the coming year, the United States is committed to deepening this relationship through security cooperation, including hosting Tongan defense forces for International Military Education and Training (IMET) programs; Whereas the United States Government supports many cooperative activities with the Government of Tonga in sustainable fisheries management and development assistance, including those authorized by the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 Whereas section 1252 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ( Public Law 116–92 Whereas a peaceful, prosperous, and open Indo-Pacific rooted in a rule-based order that promotes security, opportunity, and dignity to all peoples benefits the people of both the United States and the Kingdom of Tonga; Whereas the Kingdom of Tonga, a constitutional monarchy, took steps towards democratic governance beginning in 2010; Whereas over 50,000 United States citizens trace their roots to the Kingdom of Tonga, many of whom reside in Utah, California, or Hawaii; Whereas Tonga has hosted the Peace Corps since 1967; and Whereas the Nevada National Guard entered into a State Partnership Program with Tonga in 2014: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Kingdom of Tonga on a successful transition to a constitutional monarchy and 3 elections deemed to be free and fair by international observers; (2) supports and affirms the full implementation of provisions of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 (3) recognizes Tonga’s participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Atomic Energy Agency, the World Trade Organization, the Pacific Community, the Secretariat of the Regional Environmental Programme, and the Pacific Islands Forum.

Summary: This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Tonga and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Tonga in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Tonga's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the use of continuing resolutions to fund defense-related activities erodes military readiness and poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.

Whereas the United States faces an extraordinarily high number of security threats for which the Armed Forces must be prepared; Whereas the impacts of a continuing resolution on Department of Defense training begin immediately and can result in unrecoverable lost training days which ultimately reduce the overall effectiveness of subsequent training evolutions; Whereas the effects of a continuing resolution on military readiness and maintenance grow exponentially over time and erode restoration initiatives that are vital to the capability and lethality of the force in the event of conflict with major-power adversaries; Whereas continuing resolutions adversely affect Department of Defense personnel by disrupting hiring and recruitment programs resulting in critical vacancies, delays in workforce development, and unnecessary burdens on military members and their families; and Whereas the negative effects of continuing resolutions extend to Department of Defense contracting efforts, leading to mandatory contract renegotiations, increased demands and burdens on the acquisition workforce, schedule delays, increased costs, and reduce the Federal Government’s reliability among vendors: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States; and (2) affirms that Congress should pass all defense-related appropriations for a fiscal year prior to the beginning of such fiscal year.

Summary: Affirms that Congress should pass all defense-related appropriations for a fiscal year before the fiscal year begins because continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose an unacceptable risk to national security.