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•HRES 879 RH 
against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu 
of the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider 
as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under 
the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 
115-69. That amendment in the nature of a substitute 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. 
No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be in order except those printed in the report 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 
Each such 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 sub-
ject to a demand for division of the question in the House 
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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 the Committee 
shall rise and report the bill to the House with such 
amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may 
demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment 
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to 
the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order 
as original text. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 143 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 879 
[Report No. 115–665] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3053) 
to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 
and for other purposes. 
MAY 8, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 87 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall 
Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United 
States to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction in the United 
States and abroad. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 3, 2017 
Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Mr. CONYERS, and Ms. MOORE) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to dem-
onstrate the commitment of the United States to peace 
and prosperity through poverty reduction in the United 
States and abroad. 
Whereas after World War II, the United States established 
a program to provide for the reconstruction of Europe, 
named after General George C. Marshall and commonly 
referred to as the ‘‘Marshall Plan’’; 
Whereas by providing assistance to Europe through the Mar-
shall Plan, the United States recognized the direct link 
between economic growth and political stability; 
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Whereas in 1948, United States financial support of the Mar-
shall Plan represented a generous 13 percent of the Fed-
eral budget; 
Whereas the Marshall Plan made possible new measures of 
international cooperation by promoting European eco-
nomic integration which has enhanced the security, free-
dom, and prosperity of the United States and the world; 
Whereas the United States established foreign assistance pro-
grams, as prescribed by the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961, with a goal of the ‘‘encouragement and sustained 
support of the people of developing countries in their ef-
forts to acquire the knowledge and resources essential to 
development and to build the economic, political, and so-
cial institutions which will improve the quality of their 
lives’’; 
Whereas in announcing the Millennium Challenge Account on 
March 15, 2002, President George W. Bush stated ‘‘The 
advance of development is a central commitment of 
American foreign policy. As a nation founded on the dig-
nity and value of every life, America’s heart breaks be-
cause of the suffering and senseless death we see in our 
world. We work for prosperity and opportunity because 
they’re right. It’s the right thing to do.’’; 
Whereas the World Bank reports that about eleven percent 
of the world’s population, 767,000,000 people, lives in ex-
treme poverty on less than $1.90 per day; 
Whereas the United States has one of the highest levels of 
poverty among industrialized countries; 
Whereas the United States should also work toward improv-
ing the life of its own poorest population, as 13.5 percent 
live below the Federal poverty level; 
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(6) calls on Federal law enforcement officials, 
working with State and local officials in an effort to 
prevent further acts of domestic terrorism occa-
sioned by such labeling, to investigate all credible re-
ports of any persons or organizations labeling hate 
groups and extremists solely on the basis of religious 
beliefs or political affiliation; 
(7) encourages the development of an inter-
agency task force led by the Attorney General and 
bringing together the Department of Justice, the 
Department of Homeland Security, the Department 
of Education, the Department of State, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, and the Office of the Direc-
tor of National Intelligence to collaborate on the de-
velopment of effective strategies and efforts to deter 
labeling of hate groups on the sole basis of religious 
views or political affiliation; and 
(8) calls on the executive branch to enhance se-
curity measures and improve preparedness for reli-
gious institutions, places of worship, other institu-
tions, elected officials and persons that have been 
targeted because they have been labeled as a hate 
group or extremist on the sole basis of their religious 
views or political affiliation. 
Æ 
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Whereas there are more than 43,000,000 persons living on 
incomes less than the Federal Poverty Level, including 
more than 10,000,000 African-American persons, more 
than 2,000,000 Asian persons, more than 12,000,000 
Hispanic persons, and more than 14,500,000 children; 
Whereas at the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000, 
the United States joined more than 180 countries in 
committing to work toward the United Nations Millen-
nium Development Goals to improve life for the world’s 
poorest people by 2015; 
Whereas the United States joined more than 180 countries 
in committing to work toward the 17 Sustainable Devel-
opment Goals to end all forms of poverty, fight inequal-
ities, and tackle climate change by 2030; 
Whereas empowering people in the United States and abroad 
to support themselves will provide a solid foundation for 
global economic recovery; 
Whereas the economic gap between the rich and the poor is 
even greater today than it was following World War II, 
when the United States Congress deemed the Marshall 
Plan essential to the security of the United States; 
Whereas reducing poverty may assist in warding off harsh 
conditions that extremists may exploit to rally support 
for political violence; 
Whereas United States citizens and nongovernmental organi-
zations have proposed a new Global Marshall Plan, in-
cluding— 
(1) providing increased funding to eliminate poverty, 
homelessness, hunger, inadequate education, and health 
care domestically and globally in addition to restoring the 
global environment; 
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(2) revising existing trade and other agreements in 
which the United States is currently involved so that 
such agreements favor improving the lives of the poor 
around the world, and approaching future agreements 
with like intent; and 
(3) providing training to children and adults world-
wide in techniques of nonviolent communication, diver-
sity, environmental sustainability, family and parental 
support, stress reduction, emergency health techniques, 
diet and exercise, and caring for others who are in need 
of help; and 
Whereas a Global Marshall Plan, embracing a strategy of 
generosity, would reaffirm the United States commitment 
to ending global and United States poverty: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the elimination of poverty and hunger 
should remain key foreign and domestic policy goals 
for the United States; 
(2) a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential 
to transform development assistance in a manner 
that would significantly reduce poverty; and 
(3) the President should implement a Global 
Marshall Plan to increase United States assistance 
towards the elimination of poverty. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 880 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building 
and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2018 
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for himself, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. 
THOMPSON of California, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BOST, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. 
EMMER, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. 
LUETKEMEYER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers 
to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, 
and economic well-being. 
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of 
America’s current and future strength; 
Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, 
held during May 7, 2018, through May 11, 2018, is to 
raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions 
of teachers and to promote greater respect and under-
standing for the teaching profession; and 
Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of or-
ganizations representing educators are hosting teacher 
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appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher 
Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks 
and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging 
students, parents, school administrators, and public offi-
cials to participate in teacher appreciation events during 
National Teacher Appreciation Week. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 882 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives during Teacher Appre-
ciation Week regarding the importance of education, particularly civics 
education. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2018 
Mr. NORMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives during 
Teacher Appreciation Week regarding the importance of 
education, particularly civics education. 
Whereas educators play an important role in preparing stu-
dents for the future; 
Whereas through civics education parents, teachers, mentors, 
and all educators emphasize the importance of under-
standing how our Government operates; and 
Whereas having students who are engaged and educated on 
the subject of civics will have a positive impact on the fu-
ture of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that to continue to cherish our rights and du-
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ties, all Americans should recognize the importance of 
civics education. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 885 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding our national 
debt. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2018 
Mr. NORMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
regarding our national debt. 
Whereas our national debt exceeds $20 trillion; 
Whereas each citizen of the United States would owe over 
$63,000 to pay off the national debt if they were forced 
to pay out-of-pocket; 
Whereas the national debt is expected to exceed $30 trillion 
within the next decade; 
Whereas when the national debt continues to grow at an 
alarming rate, the probability of a fiscal crisis increases; 
Whereas financial waste and inefficiencies are prevalent in 
the Federal Government, illustrated by more than 250 
areas identified in past Government Accountability Office 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 888 
Reaffirming support for increased media diversity, expressing support for 
the recognition of the month of May as ‘‘Media Diversity Month’’, and 
encouraging appreciation, awareness, and support for small, independent, 
diverse, and local media entities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2018 
Mrs. DEMINGS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Reaffirming support for increased media diversity, expressing 
support for the recognition of the month of May as 
‘‘Media Diversity Month’’, and encouraging appreciation, 
awareness, and support for small, independent, diverse, 
and local media entities. 
Whereas the principle that an informed and engaged elec-
torate is critical to a vibrant democracy is deeply rooted 
in our laws of free speech and underpins the virtues on 
which we established our Constitution, ‘‘in Order to form 
a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic 
Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the 
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to 
ourselves and our Posterity . . .’’; 
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reports where reforms are needed to reduce duplication 
and overlap; 
Whereas agencies have Office of Inspector Generals and the 
Government Accountability Office exists in order to mon-
itor Federal spending and identify areas of waste and in-
efficiency; 
Whereas each Member of Congress is elected by, and works 
for, their constituents who pay taxes; 
Whereas each Member is elected to ensure that taxpayers’ 
dollars are used responsibly; 
Whereas Congress has the fundamental responsibility to effi-
ciently utilize the power of the purse; and 
Whereas the House should find budgetary savings of at least 
$40 billion each fiscal year: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) believes the national debt is rising 
unsustainably and needs to urgently be addressed; 
and 
(2) encourages each Member of the House of 
Representatives to introduce and advocate for legis-
lation to find at least $100 million of Federal pro-
grams to cut spending from each fiscal year, aside 
from annual Appropriations bills. 
Æ 
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 887 
Supporting the designation of May as ‘‘National Lyme Disease Awareness 
Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2018 
Mr. FASO (for himself and Mr. COURTNEY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of May as ‘‘National Lyme 
Disease Awareness Month’’. 
Whereas there are an estimated 300,000 new cases of Lyme 
disease annually, putting undue burden and suffering on 
countless individuals and families; 
Whereas Lyme disease is a rapidly growing epidemic that is 
found in half of all United States counties and about 80 
countries; 
Whereas Lyme disease has no known cure and is difficult to 
diagnose; 
Whereas Lyme disease poses a significant threat to our com-
munities, especially when coupled with other tick-borne 
illnesses; 
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Whereas symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses 
but can affect the nervous system, the heart, and joints, 
leading to arthritic symptoms, paralysis, encephalitis, sei-
zures, and death if left untreated; 
Whereas a comprehensive approach utilizing increased edu-
cation and more research on Lyme disease and its vectors 
can lead to significant advancements; 
Whereas individuals and families should seek out and be 
aware of best practices for the prevention of tick bites 
and Lyme disease; 
Whereas individuals living in or visiting wooded and other 
vulnerable areas should check themselves and their loved 
ones for ticks each day; 
Whereas spring marks the beginning of increased tick-bite ac-
tivity; and 
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as 
‘‘National Lyme Disease Awareness Month’’: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘National Lyme Disease Awareness 
Month’’ to increase public knowledge of the disease, raise 
awareness about the prevention of tick bites, and advance 
the vision of finding a cure through critical research. 
Æ 
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Whereas an independent, diverse, and local media that pro-
vides exposure to a broad range of viewpoints and the 
ability to contribute to the political debate is central to 
sustaining that informed engagement; 
Whereas the media entities that control mass communications 
have emerged as a dominant force in our society and play 
an outsize role in controlling whether local audiences gain 
exposure to news and discussions that impact their ability 
to learn about and debate local, State, and national 
issues central to the stability and security of our Nation 
and effectively monitor their representatives; 
Whereas Congress recognized the central role of mass com-
munication and mandated, through enactment of sections 
307 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, that 
broadcast stations comply with a fiduciary public interest 
standard that encourages source, content, and audience 
diversity on our Nation’s shared telecommunications and 
media platforms; 
Whereas market pressures are constricting the ability of large 
media outlets to encourage diversity while also threat-
ening the survival of small independent and diverse media 
outlets that serve diverse audiences and local media mar-
kets; 
Whereas research by the American Society of News Editors, 
the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Pew 
Research Center, and others has documented the contin-
ued challenges of increasing diversity among all types of 
media entities; 
Whereas 50 years after the National Advisory Commission on 
Civil Disorders, better known as the ‘‘Kerner Commis-
sion’’, concluded that, ‘‘[t]he painful process of readjust-
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ment that is required of the American news media must 
begin now’’, people of color and rural populations con-
tinue to be underrepresented and stereotyped in the 
media and, despite comprising over 40 percent of the 
population, have limited participation in ownership and 
control of media decision making; and 
Whereas the constriction in small independent and diverse 
media outlets and limited participation of diverse popu-
lations in media ownership and decision making is com-
bining to negatively impact our goal of increasing local 
civic engagement and civic knowledge through increased 
voter participation, membership in civic groups, and 
knowledge of local political and civil information: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity as a 
core tenet of the public interest standard in media 
policy; 
(2) pledges to work with media entities and di-
verse stakeholders to develop common ground solu-
tions to eliminate barriers to media diversity; and 
(3) establishes ‘‘National Media Diversity 
Month’’, during which efforts are encouraged to pro-
mote media diversity appreciation, support, and ex-
pansion. 
Æ 
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