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House Calendar No. 196 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1176 
[Report No. 115–1074] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany 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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2018 
Mr. NEWHOUSE, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to ac-
company 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. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and 
continuation of agricultural and other programs of the De-
partment of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for 
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other purposes. All points of order against the conference 
report and against its consideration are waived. The con-
ference report shall be considered as read. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the conference 
report to its adoption without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit 
if applicable. 
SEC. 2. The provisions of section 7 of the War Powers 
Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall not apply during the 
remainder of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress to a 
concurrent resolution introduced pursuant to section 5 of 
the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544) with respect 
to the Republic of Yemen. 
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House Calendar No. 196 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1176 
[Report No. 115–1074] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany 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. 
DECEMBER 11, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 118 IH 
Whereas Colombian flower workers and flower workers in 
other flower-producing countries face daily health risks 
from contact with pesticides; 
Whereas three of the pesticides used in close proximity to Co-
lombian flower workers have been found to be extremely 
toxic, and others have been found to be carcinogenic and 
are restricted for use in the United States; 
Whereas such pesticides can cause serious health impacts, in-
cluding blood and skin cancer, and the repetitive motions 
involved in flower cultivation, picking, and processing can 
lead to other health conditions; 
Whereas many female flower workers in Colombia must take 
pregnancy tests and use birth control in order to gain or 
maintain employment, reportedly due to their proximity 
to pesticides that can cause birth defects and health risks 
for pregnant women; 
Whereas the labor force of the Colombian flower-production 
industry is predominantly female, one-third of whom are 
single mothers; 
Whereas Colombian flower workers work from 12 to 22 hours 
per day, six days a week, from Valentine’s Day to Moth-
er’s Day, while earning pay that is insufficient to allow 
them to rise out of poverty; 
Whereas workloads and production goals for Colombian flow-
er workers have progressively increased over the years 
since the beginning of the flower-production industry in 
Colombia in the mid-1960s; 
Whereas Colombian flower workers have been denied their 
rights to collectively organize, bargain, or strike; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1178 
Celebrating the centennial of Romania’s Great Union of 1918 and reaffirming 
the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2018 
Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. MEEKS) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the centennial of Romania’s Great Union of 1918 
and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the 
United States and Romania. 
Whereas the United States and Romania were allies in World 
War I, guided by the shared ideals of freedom, sov-
ereignty, democracy, civil liberties, and individual rights; 
Whereas in 1918, the United States gave its full support to 
Romania’s aspirations of freedom and unity, on the basis 
of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points, pre-
sented in a joint session of the United States Congress 
on January 8, 1918; 
Whereas, on December 1, 1918, the Grand National Assem-
bly of Alba Iulia unanimously approved a resolution call-
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Native leaders, and providing jobs to nearly 700,000 
American families across the country; 
Whereas throughout Indian country, Indian gaming has en-
abled Tribal Governments to make significant invest-
ments in education, health care, social services, and cul-
tural preservation; 
Whereas past Federal policies of forced assimilation and relo-
cation sought to suppress Native language, culture, and 
religion, Indian gaming is helping empower Tribes to pre-
serve and foster Native culture by funding Tribal pro-
grams that promote and elevate Native identity; 
Whereas there are still Tribal communities that are not able 
to prosper through gaming and still too many Tribal 
communities that remain impoverished; 
Whereas the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 remains 
a vital tool for Tribal self-determination and economic de-
velopment; and 
Whereas the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act has served as a 
central pillar upholding the integrity of Indian gaming: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
memorates the 30th anniversary of the enactment of In-
dian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. 
Æ 
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•HRES 1178 IH 
ing for the union of Transylvania and Romania, also re-
ferred to as the Great Union of all Romanians; 
Whereas the United States historical support for Romania’s 
democratic aspirations of national unity has fostered a 
strong bond of friendship between the two nations, ce-
mented by a close relation of strategic partnership; 
Whereas over more than a century, many generations of Ro-
manian Americans brought their contribution to the his-
tory and the development of the United States, making 
their rich cultural heritage an integral part of the fabric 
of American society; 
Whereas 100 years after the Great Union of 1918, Romania 
stands together with the United States, as a strategic 
partner and NATO ally, which has faithfully contributed 
to building and defending a Europe whole, free, and at 
peace, and has demonstrated its commitment to sharing 
the burden of our collective transatlantic security; and 
Whereas the centennial anniversary of Romanian unification 
represents a historical milestone to be lauded and cele-
brated: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of Roma-
nia’s Great Union of 1918 and values the oppor-
tunity to remember the courageous and remarkable 
individuals that made it possible; 
(2) honors the resolve and sacrifice of all Ro-
manians, who valiantly fought for the fulfillment of 
their democratic aspirations of freedom and unity; 
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(3) reaffirms the close bonds between the 
United States and Romania, based on their common 
commitment to the principles of freedom and democ-
racy; and 
(4) reaffirms the desire of the House to con-
tinue strengthening the strategic partnership be-
tween the United States and Romania and to inspire 
future generations to cherish, preserve, and develop 
the historic friendship between our two nations. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 118 
Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as 
International Flower Workers’ Day, in acknowledgment of workers in 
flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the 
United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 
Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. POCAN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period 
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of 
each year as International Flower Workers’ Day, in ac-
knowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries 
and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States 
to practices that respect labor rights in other countries. 
Whereas Colombia is the second largest exporter of flowers 
worldwide, with an industry value of $1,300,000,000; 
Whereas 77 percent of the flowers exported from Colombia 
are imported into the United States; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 117 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 
Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself and Mr. CUMMINGS) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred 
Fifteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform (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 $18,595,472 for the One 
Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
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•HRES 117 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $9,297,736 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 $9,297,736 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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H. Res. 1180 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 20, 2018. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military 
Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Park-
er’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the Na-
tional Park System, and for other purposes, with the Senate 
amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without 
intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the 
chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee 
that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an 
amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 
115–87. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be con-
sidered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the mo-
tion to its adoption without intervening motion.
•HRES 1180 EH 
SEC. 2. On any legislative day of the second session of 
the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress after December 23, 
2018— 
(a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous 
day shall be considered as approved; and 
(b) the Chair may at any time declare the House 
adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits 
of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to 
be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjourn-
ment. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform 
the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period ad-
dressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 
8(a) of rule I. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1180 RH 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill 
(H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National 
Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to es-
tablish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated 
area of the National Park System, and for other purposes, 
with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in 
the House, without intervention of any point of order, a 
motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways 
and Means or his designee that the House concur in the 
Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the 
text of Rules Committee Print 115-87. The Senate amend-
ment and the motion shall be considered as read. The mo-
tion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and 
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adop-
tion without intervening motion. 
SEC. 2. On any legislative day of the second session 
of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress after December 
23, 2018— 
(a) the Journal of the proceedings of the pre-
vious day shall be considered as approved; and 
(b) the Chair may at any time declare the 
House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within 
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the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Con-
stitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring 
the adjournment. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to per-
form the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period 
addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under 
clause 8(a) of rule I. 
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House Calendar No. 197 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1180 
[Report No. 115–1084] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the bound-
ary of the Shiloh National Military Park located 
in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Park-
er’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area 
of the National Park System, and for other pur-
poses; providing for proceedings during the pe-
riod from December 24, 2018, through January 
3, 2019. 
DECEMBER 19, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1181 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 20, 2018. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee 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 December 24, 2018. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the cal-
endar day of December 23, 2018, for the Speaker to enter-
tain motions that the House suspend the rules as though 
under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall 
consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the des-
ignation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this sec-
tion. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1182 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes— 
(1) the National Center for Coastal Resilience 
as a partnership among Old Dominion University, 
the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the 
College of William & Mary; and 
(2) Old Dominion University, the Virginia Insti-
tute of Marine Science, and the College of William 
& Mary each as a national center of excellence for 
research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 198 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1181 
[Report No. 115–1085] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consider-
ation of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2018 
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
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 consid-
eration of motions to suspend the rules. 
Resolved, 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 re-
ported through the legislative day of December 24, 2018. 
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SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the 
calendar day of December 23, 2018, for the Speaker to 
entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as 
though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his 
designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her des-
ignee on the designation of any matter for consideration 
pursuant to this section. 
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House Calendar No. 198 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1181 
[Report No. 115–1085] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend 
the rules. 
DECEMBER 19, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1182 
Designating the National Center for Coastal Resilience, a partnership among 
Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and 
the College of William & Mary, as a national center of excellence for 
research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2018 
Mr. TAYLOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Designating the National Center for Coastal Resilience, a 
partnership among Old Dominion University, the Vir-
ginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of 
William & Mary, as a national center of excellence for 
research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding. 
Whereas universities engaged in both fundamental and ap-
plied coastal flooding research are key resources for part-
nerships with Federal agencies; 
Whereas Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of 
Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary rep-
resent a unique partnership of academic expertise in 
coastal and recurrent flooding resilience in Virginia; 
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•HRES 1182 IH 
Whereas other coastal regions in the United States are vul-
nerable to flooding and coastal hazards, and the applied 
research and partnership structure developed in the Vir-
ginia 2nd Congressional District can be replicated 
throughout the Nation, increasing community resilience 
and national security; 
Whereas the universities convened State, local, regional, non-
profit, and private sector partners to develop relation-
ships and began the process of building new strategies to 
respond to increasing coastal threats; 
Whereas the universities have a proven record of accomplish-
ment and scientific and social scientific expertise in 
coastal flooding and are located in a natural test bed at 
the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay; 
Whereas the designation made by this resolution will further 
the ability of these university partners to collaborate with 
relevant Federal agencies on flood-related topics and 
share best practices with stakeholders in and outside the 
Virginia 2nd Congressional District; 
Whereas maintaining the facility and personnel readiness at 
bases and Federal facilities in the Virginia 2nd Congres-
sional District, including Norfolk Naval Station and 
Joint Expeditionary Base Langley Eustis, which are vul-
nerable to flooding and coastal hazards, is essential to 
our Nation’s national security; and 
Whereas the universities have a history of working with Fed-
eral agencies in coastal flooding and convening stake-
holders, and are legislatively designated jointly by the 
Commonwealth of Virginia as a provider of technical and 
scientific advice: Now, therefore, be it 
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