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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 72 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2017 
Mr. ESPAILLAT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage 
Month. 
Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize 
and commemorate Dominican Heritage Month, an ob-
servance that celebrates the contributions of Dominican- 
Americans; 
Whereas, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, we rec-
ognize and pay tribute to those who foster cultural pride 
and enhance the profile of diverse communities across the 
United States; 
Whereas since the initial wave of Dominican migration in the 
1960s to the most recent arrivals of today, Dominicans 
have worked hard to contribute to the national identity 
of the United States, educating people on their customs 
and enriching the quality of the Nation’s shared future; 
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Whereas the Dominican Republic enjoys a well-built relation-
ship with the United States on trade and investment that 
has expanded since the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA– 
DR) entered into force on March 1, 2007; 
Whereas contributions from Dominican-Americans can be 
found in every facet of United States life, including fash-
ion designer Oscar de la Renta, Pulitzer Prize winner 
Junot Diaz, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, and base-
ball giant David Ortiz, known as ‘‘Big Papi’’; 
Whereas many of the hemisphere’s first institutions were es-
tablished on the shores of the Dominican Republic, in-
cluding the first cathedral and the oldest university; 
Whereas Dominicans are freedom loving people who first 
began their campaign for their independence in 1831 
under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte, who formed 
a secret political military organization named La 
Trinitaria (The Trinity) that led to the end of the Hai-
tian occupation and transformed the Dominican Republic 
into an independent, self-sufficient nation; 
Whereas, after the long and hard fought campaign for free-
dom from Haiti, a ceremonial musket shot fired on Feb-
ruary 27, 1844, marked the Dominican Republic’s first 
official Independence Day; 
Whereas it is appropriate that the United States reserve the 
period between January 21 to February 27 to celebrate 
and honor Dominican heritage; 
Whereas it would be befitting to celebrate Dominican heritage 
beginning on January 21, The Day of the Procession of 
Altagracia, the Dominican Republic’s most important re-
ligious celebration; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 855 
Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the 
National Nordic Museum. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2018 
Ms. JAYAPAL (for herself, Mr. HOYER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. HECK, 
Ms. DELBENE, Mr. KILMER, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. COLE, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. DINGELL, and Mr. 
MEEKS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, 
Washington, as the National Nordic Museum. 
Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Wash-
ington, is the only museum in the United States dedi-
cated to the history, culture, and art of the Nordic na-
tions; 
Whereas Nordic people have long contributed to the rich cul-
tural heritage of the United States; 
Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum serves as a unique and 
valuable resource locally and nationwide in expanding 
knowledge of Nordic heritage and its impact throughout 
the U.S.; 
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H. Res. 734 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 9 (legislative day, February 8), 2018. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for 
the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death 
of a first responder in the line of duty, with the Senate 
amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amend-
ment thereto, and to consider in the House, without interven-
tion of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of 
the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the 
House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amend-
ment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and 
the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be 
debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ap-
•HRES 734 EH 
propriations. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 734 RH 
vide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event 
of the death of a first responder in the line of duty, with 
the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the 
Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, 
without intervention of any point of order, a motion of-
fered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or 
his designee that the House concur in the Senate amend-
ment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. 
The Senate amendment and the motion shall be consid-
ered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the motion to adoption without intervening motion. 
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House Calendar No. 125 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 734 
[Report No. 115–551] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the House amendment to the Senate 
amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend 
title 4, United States Code, to provide for the fly-
ing of the flag at half-staff in the event of the 
death of a first responder in the line of duty. 
FEBRUARY 9 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 8), 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 735 
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LII. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2018 
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. BRENDAN F. 
BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. BLUNT 
ROCHESTER, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. DENT, Mr. 
SMUCKER, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. LOBIONDO, 
and Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Re-
form 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in 
Super Bowl LII. 
Whereas, on Sunday, February 4, 2018, the Philadelphia Ea-
gles won their first Super Bowl by a score of 41 to 33, 
defeating the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Sta-
dium in Minneapolis, Minnesota; 
Whereas quarterback Nick Foles was named the Most Valu-
able Player after an outstanding performance that in-
cluded a touchdown catch, 3 touchdown passes, and 373 
passing yards; 
Whereas with his record-breaking performance, Nick Foles 
became the first player in NFL history to both throw for 
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and catch a touchdown in a Super Bowl, demonstrating 
an impressive receiving ability possessed by few starting 
quarterbacks; 
Whereas with just 2 minutes and 21 seconds remaining in 
the game, tight end Zach Ertz caught a clear-cut, deci-
sive touchdown pass that put the Philadelphia Eagles 
ahead of the New England Patriots, 38 to 33; 
Whereas defensive end Brandon Graham forced a momen-
tum-shifting fumble that was recovered by fellow defen-
sive end Derek Barnett with just under two minutes left 
in the game, just as the stage was set for New England 
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s sixth game-winning 
Super Bowl drive; 
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles overcame tremendous adver-
sity on their journey to the Super Bowl, including the 
loss of their starting quarterback, Carson Wentz; 
Whereas the unforgettable Super Bowl LII victory was the 
culmination of decades of hard work by the Philadelphia 
Eagles’ organization, exceptional leadership, and unwav-
ering support from Eagles’ fans around the world; 
Whereas Super Bowl LII united more than 100 million 
Americans through their love for football and American 
culture; 
Whereas Head Coach Doug Pederson brilliantly stated, ‘‘Not 
only do we have the best fans in the world, we now have 
the best team in the world.’’; 
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles embody the spirit of the city 
of Philadelphia, a city that is known for its toughness, 
togetherness, and boldness; and 
Whereas the Philadelphia Eagles did an outstanding job and 
exceeded all expectations, delivering the Vince Lombardi 
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•HRES 891 EH 
on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture 
through fiscal year 2023, 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 shall not exceed one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Agriculture. After gen-
eral debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an 
original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five- 
minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in 
the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are 
waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed 
in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each such amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered 
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the 
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
•HRES 735 IH 
Trophy to the ‘‘City of Brotherly Love’’, Philadelphia, 
and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles on 
their extraordinary victory in Super Bowl LII; and 
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the play-
ers, coaches, and staff who contributed to the vic-
tory. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 126 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 736 
[Report No. 115–559] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 620) to amend the Americans 
with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, 
to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice 
and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action, 
and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
3299) to amend the Revised Statutes, the Home Owners’ Loan Act, 
the Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act 
to require the rate of interest on certain loans remain unchanged after 
transfer of the loan, and for other purposes; providing for consideration 
of the bill (H.R. 3978) to amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures 
Act of 1974 to modify requirements related to mortgage disclosures, 
and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period 
from February 16, 2018, through February 23, 2018. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2018 
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 620) to amend 
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote 
compliance through education, to clarify the requirements 
for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure 
period before the commencement of a private civil action, 
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Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members 
and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States 
should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Gold Star 
Families Remembrance Day’’; 
(2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made 
by the families of members and veterans of the 
Armed Forces of the United States who gave their 
lives to defend freedom and protect America; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Day’’ 
by— 
(A) performing acts of service and good 
will in their communities; and 
(B) celebrating the lives of those who have 
made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could 
continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit 
of happiness. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 737 
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2018, as ‘‘Gold Star 
Families Remembrance Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2018 
Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. 
GARAMENDI, Mr. TURNER, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. NOR-
CROSS, Mr. JONES, Mr. WENSTRUP, and Mr. GALLAGHER) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2018, 
as ‘‘Gold Star Families Remembrance Day’’. 
Whereas March 2, 2018, marks the 89th anniversary of 
President Calvin Coolidge signing an Act of Congress 
that approved and funded the first Gold Star pilgrimage 
to enable Gold Star families to travel to the gravesites of 
their loved ones who died during World War I; 
Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of 
the United States bear the burden of protecting the free-
dom of the people of the United States; and 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 73 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 31, 2017 
Mr. SHUSTER (for himself and Mr. DEFAZIO) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred 
Fifteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure (hereafter in this resolution referred 
to as the ‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff 
salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts 
of the House of Representatives for committee salaries 
and expenses, not more than $17,416,000 for the One 
Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $8,655,500 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2018; and 
(2) not more than $8,760,500 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2019. 
SEC. 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. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 740 
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing 
Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2018 
Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself and Mr. THOMPSON of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, 
as World Hearing Day. 
Whereas the sense of hearing plays a critical role in commu-
nication and personal relationships, overall health out-
comes, psychological well-being, and safety; 
Whereas hearing loss has been tied to impaired communica-
tion, learning and academic delays, economic loss, falls, 
depression, isolation, and cognitive decline, and can be a 
symptom of an underlying treatable medical condition, in-
cluding infections, tumors, otosclerosis, ototoxicity, and 
Me´nie`re’s disease; 
Whereas noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable and sig-
nificant, often unrecognized, health problem among 
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United States adults, and is a growing concern with ado-
lescents; 
Whereas a hearing healthcare team may include otolaryngolo-
gists, audiologists, and hearing aid specialists; 
Whereas a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes the 
thorough assessment, rehabilitation through use of hear-
ing aids and other devices, and counseling by educated 
and trained professionals; 
Whereas World Hearing Day, founded by the World Health 
Organization, is observed annually on March 3 to raise 
awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss 
and promote ear and hearing care across the world; and 
Whereas the theme of World Hearing Day 2018 is ‘‘Hearing 
the Future’’ and focuses on hearing loss prevention 
awareness and promoting access for individuals with 
hearing loss to necessary rehabilitation services and the 
communication tools they require: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of World Hearing 
Day; 
(2) recognizes the importance of the prevention 
of hearing loss through self-protective behaviors; and 
(3) recognizes the importance of patient access 
to early detection and intervention by healthcare 
professionals in the process of identification, treat-
ment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 742 
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 
Mr. MCEACHIN (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. BEYER, Mr. GOOD-
LATTE, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BRAT, Mrs. 
COMSTOCK, and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Re-
form 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. 
Whereas Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker was a champion of 
equality, justice, and freedom in the civil rights move-
ment and throughout his life; 
Whereas, in his book, ‘‘Why We Can’t Wait,’’ Rev. Dr. Mar-
tin Luther King, Jr., described Walker as having 
‘‘brought his energetic and untiring spirit to our meet-
ings, whose members already knew and admired his dedi-
cated work as a behind-the-scenes organizer of the cam-
paign’’; 
Whereas Dr. Walker, the grandson of a former slave, was 
born in Brockton, Massachusetts; 
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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 amendments are waived. At the conclusion of 
consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this reso-
lution, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. 
No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except 
pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. 
Attest: 
Clerk.