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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 511 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department 
of the Navy should take a leading role in the mitigation of cross- 
border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact 
national security interests of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 23, 2019 
Mrs. DAVIS of California (for herself, Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. PETERS, 
and Mr. VARGAS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Department of the Navy should take a leading role 
in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and 
debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security 
interests of the United States. 
Whereas runoff crossing the United States-Mexico border 
poses significant environmental and public health risks; 
Whereas discharges of raw sewage into the Tijuana River 
have required Navy in-water military training in the vi-
cinity of Coronado, California, to be shifted to other loca-
tions due to health and safety concerns; 
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Whereas the $1,000,000,000 Navy SEAL training center, 
Naval Base Coronado Coastal Campus, is located less 
than three miles from the mouth of the Tijuana River; 
Whereas sewage spills and debris, such as discarded tires, 
often clog the river channel, causing substantial erosion 
along the perimeter of the Naval Outlying Landing Field 
Imperial Beach (NOLFIB), which has threatened the in-
stallation’s perimeter fencing and resulted in the Navy 
developing a project to reinforce the riverbank and relo-
cate portions of Navy fencing; 
Whereas such discharges also cause secondary impacts to 
local Navy operations, such as beach closures at Naval 
Base Coronado in areas that are prime nesting grounds 
for the Western Snowy Plover and the California Least 
Tern; 
Whereas increased regulatory actions by State and Federal 
environmental protection agencies may be levied if the 
quality and safety of these species’ nesting areas are af-
fected, which will negatively constrain military activities 
in these areas; and 
Whereas Congress is concerned that future spills, discharges, 
and debris from the Tijuana River may have more sig-
nificant impacts on the military installations and oper-
ations in the San Diego region: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Department of the Navy should take 
a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, dis-
charges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact na-
tional security interests of the United States. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 512 
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 23, 2019 
Mr. RASKIN (for himself and Mr. MEADOWS) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and 
apostasy laws. 
Whereas Article 18 of the International Declaration of 
Human Rights states that ‘‘[e]veryone has the right to 
freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right in-
cludes freedom to change his religion or belief, and free-
dom, either alone or in community with others and in 
public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in 
teaching, practice, worship and observance’’; 
Whereas many countries continue to have criminal blasphemy 
laws and punish people who engage in expression deemed 
by the government to be blasphemous, heretical, apostate, 
defamatory of religion, or insulting to religion or to reli-
gious symbols, figures, or feelings, and such punishment 
can include fines, imprisonment, and capital punishment 
including by beheading; 
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•HRES 513 IH 
(2) encourages officials of State and local gov-
ernments to also recognize the importance of helping 
individuals in the United States understand the vital 
importance of democracy; 
(3) will strive to help all our citizens under-
stand that democracy is the only form of govern-
ment that has been able to provide freedom with any 
regularity; 
(4) recognizes that hundreds of thousands of 
American men and women in past generations have 
sacrificed greatly to preserve the freedoms and prin-
ciples of the United States, including giving their 
lives, so that we might enjoy the freedoms that ema-
nate from democracy; and 
(5) encourages the people of the United States 
to reflect on and appreciate the contributions made 
by the democratic system of government created by 
the United States Constitution to a more free and 
stable world. 
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Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in 
the blast; 
Whereas the Americans killed included 220 Marines, mem-
bers of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines-Battalion Landing 
Team, which made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day 
for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in 
February 1945 during World War II; 
Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy 
sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 
100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and 
Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 
1982 to 1984; 
Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine 
Corps Barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French 
paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and 
Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 
23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed 
Forces who died in Beirut on that day are recognized 
through the establishment of a national remembrance day 
on October 23: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a national day 
of remembrance for members of the United States 
Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the ter-
rorist attack on the United States Marine Corps 
Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; 
and 
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(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to support and participate in appropriate cere-
monies, programs, and other activities in observance 
of such a national day of remembrance. 
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H. Res. 519 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 25, 2019. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3877) to 
amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 
Act of 1985, to establish a congressional budget for fiscal 
years 2020 and 2021, to temporarily suspend the debt limit, 
and for other purposes. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as 
read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
equally divided and controlled by chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on the Budget; and (2) one motion 
to recommit. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 549) to des-
ignate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible
•HRES 519 EH 
for temporary protected status under such section, 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 the Judici-
ary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of 
a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 
116–28 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, 
and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) 30 minutes of debate 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 3. 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 26, 2019. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 520 
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment 
to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts 
of kindness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 24, 2019 
Mr. CORREA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming 
our commitment to fostering community and building 
resiliency through every day acts of kindness. 
Whereas kindness means doing something for someone else 
with no expectation of anything in return; 
Whereas kindness can change a family, a neighborhood, a 
school, a city, a nation, and ultimately, our world; 
Whereas residents within the United States have a long his-
tory of demonstrating kindness daily in their homes, 
schools, places of faith, businesses, community organiza-
tions, and throughout their neighborhoods; 
Whereas kindness has the power to connect people and to 
build community and is the mortar that connects and 
builds our Nation’s social infrastructure; 
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Whereas the culture of kindness and compassion can heal the 
country from within and promote a healthier society; 
Whereas studies have shown that kindness can improve sev-
eral aspects of health, mindfulness, self-compassion, com-
passion toward others, and interpersonal conflict; and 
Whereas kindness can foster strong bonds that will bring in-
dividuals together despite their differences in order to 
tackle the challenges that face our Nation in a non-
partisan manner: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States shall recognize kind 
actions in this country, encourage kindness, spread love, 
and foster a culture of being kind to one another. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 523 
Expressing support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation 
Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2019 
Mr. BILIRAKIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of National Public 
Safety Aviation Day. 
Whereas, for over 65 years, airplanes and helicopters have 
been an important part of public safety efforts in commu-
nities throughout the United States; 
Whereas professional public safety aircrews and pilots have 
flown millions of hours protecting persons and property, 
often under hazardous and dangerous conditions; 
Whereas public safety agencies have long recognized the value 
of utilizing airborne assets; 
Whereas professional public safety aircrews recognize the im-
portance of aviation safety during their missions; and 
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Whereas July 26 would be an appropriate date to designate 
as National Public Safety Aviation Day: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of National Public 
Safety Aviation Day; 
(2) recognizes the men and women who fly pub-
lic safety missions to protect people and property in 
the United States; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation calling upon the people of the United States 
to observe National Public Safety Aviation Day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Æ 
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‘‘(5) STATE DEEMED TO MEET REQUIREMENT 
OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICES ON STATE-
WIDE BASIS.—Notwithstanding any provision of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) requir-
ing assistance or services on a statewide basis, a 
State providing assistance or services under a Fed-
eral grant program described in paragraph (3) in 
any area of the region approved by the NBRC is 
deemed to be meeting that requirement. 
‘‘(e) EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS SUB-
STANCE USE DISORDERS.—To provide for the further de-
velopment of the human resources of the Northern Forest 
region, grants under this section shall give special empha-
sis to projects and activities to address substance use dis-
orders, including opioid and methamphetamine use, in the 
Northern Forest region, including projects and activi-
ties— 
‘‘(1) to increase access to and disseminate in-
formation on the availability of substance use dis-
order treatment programs; 
‘‘(2) to strengthen the substance use disorder 
workforce operating in the Northern Forest region, 
including programs to attract and retain relevant 
health care services, businesses, and staff; 
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‘‘(3) to facilitate the sharing of best practices 
among States, counties, and other experts in the 
Northern Forest region with respect to reducing 
substance use disorders; 
‘‘(4) to initiate or expand programs designed to 
eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and 
economic growth of the region that results from that 
abuse; and 
‘‘(5) to develop relevant infrastructure, includ-
ing broadband infrastructure that supports the use 
of telemedicine.’’. 
(b) REPEAL.—Section 6304(c) of the Agriculture Im-
provement Act of 2018 (40 U.S.C. 15501 note; Public 
Law 115–334) is repealed. 
(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
for subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to chapter 157 the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘CHAPTER 159–NORTHERN FOREST REGION PROGRAMS 
‘‘15901. Definitions. 
‘‘15902. State capacity building grant program. 
‘‘15903. Demonstration health projects.’’. 
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(A) the number of homeless persons living 
in vehicles in the geographic region over which 
the eligible entity has jurisdiction, or in which 
the eligible entity operates, during each of the 
7 previous years; 
(B) the demographics and number of 
homeless persons who choose to participate in a 
safe parking program; and 
(C) the number of homeless persons who 
choose to participate in a safe parking program 
and exit into permanent housing. 
(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 180 days 
after the last day of the fifth fiscal year beginning 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall submit to Congress a final report on the 
impact of grants awarded under subsection (b), in-
cluding, to the extent determinable, any data de-
scribed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of para-
graph (1) of this subsection. 
(k) TERMINATION OF GRANT PROGRAM.—The Sec-
retary may not award a grant under subsection (b) after 
the last day of the fifth fiscal year beginning after the 
date of enactment of this Act. 
(l) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
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(2) calls for the immediate closure, with or 
without the prior withdrawal of forces of the United 
Arab Emirates from Yemen, of any ‘‘secret’’ jail 
under the control of the United Arab Emirates in 
Yemen; and 
(3) expresses the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that any individual, including any mem-
ber of the armed services, of the United Arab Emir-
ates involved in war crimes against prisoners or tor-
ture should be appropriately prosecuted by that 
country. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 526 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to implement the first 
set of recommendations adopted by the Select Committee on the Mod-
ernization of Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2019 
Mr. KILMER (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. ROD-
NEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. 
CLEAVER, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. POCAN, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. TIMMONS, and 
Mr. NEWHOUSE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committees on House 
Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
implement the first set of recommendations adopted by 
the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Improving 
Transparency for the American People Act of 2019’’. 
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Whereas, in a hearing on July 16, 2019, Capitol Police Chief 
Steven Sund stated that threats against Members of Con-
gress are increasing at a record pace this Congress; and 
Whereas every Member of the House of Representatives is in 
dire need of additional security in response to these in-
creased threats to themselves, their families, and their 
staff: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the amount of the Members’ Representa-
tional Allowance should be increased by such amount as 
is necessary to protect Members of the House (including 
the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to the Con-
gress), as well as members of the public who are present 
when Members are in public venues, from increasing 
threats. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 552 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 22, 2019. 
Whereas United States citizen Paul Whelan is a resident of 
Novi, Michigan, and a United States Marine Corps vet-
eran; 
Whereas Paul Whelan traveled to Moscow for the wedding of 
a personal friend on December 22, 2018; 
Whereas Russia’s Federal Security Service arrested Paul 
Whelan at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow on December 
28, 2018, and charged him with espionage; 
Whereas Paul Whelan was imprisoned in Lefortovo Prison 
and continues to be held there more than 8 months after 
his arrest; 
Whereas the Federal Security Service has not provided any 
evidence of supposed wrongdoing; 
Whereas a Moscow court has extended Paul Whelan’s pre- 
trial detention multiple times without publicly presenting 
justification or evidence of wrongdoing; 
Whereas officials from the United States Embassy in Moscow 
have routinely had their topics of discussion with Paul 
Whelan severely limited by the Federal Security Service; 
Whereas even Paul Whelan’s Federal Security Service-ap-
pointed lawyer, Vladimir Zherebenkov, said on May 24,
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 528 
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as Campus Fire 
Safety Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2019 
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and Mr. KING of New York) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 
as Campus Fire Safety Month. 
Whereas student-related housing fires in Texas, Oregon, Illi-
nois, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and other schools 
across the country have tragically cut short the lives of 
some of the youth of the Nation; 
Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 people, including 
students, parents, and children have died in college-re-
lated fires; 
Whereas approximately 87 percent of these deaths have oc-
curred in off-campus occupancies; 
Whereas a majority of the students across the Nation live in 
off-campus occupancies; 
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Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings 
where the fire safety systems have been compromised or 
disabled by the occupants; 
Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire alarm systems 
and smoke alarms provide the necessary early warning to 
occupants and the fire department of a fire so that ap-
propriate action can be taken; 
Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire sprinkler systems 
are a highly effective method of controlling or extin-
guishing a fire in its early stages, protecting the lives of 
the building’s occupants; 
Whereas many students are living in off-campus occupancies, 
Greek housing, and residence halls that are not ade-
quately protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems 
and automatic fire alarm systems or adequate smoke 
alarms; 
Whereas it is recognized that fire safety education is an effec-
tive method of reducing the occurrence of fires and re-
ducing the resulting loss of life and property damage; 
Whereas students are not routinely receiving effective fire 
safety education throughout their entire college career; 
Whereas it is vital to educate the future generation of the 
Nation about the importance of fire safety behavior so 
that these behaviors can help to ensure their safety dur-
ing their college years and beyond; and 
Whereas by developing a generation of fire-safe adults, future 
loss of life from fires can be significantly reduced: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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