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H. Res. 8 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 3, 2017. 
Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 
1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized 
therein shall be the following named persons, effective Janu-
ary 3, 2017, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: 
Nadeam Elshami, George Kundanis, Diane Dewhirst, Rich-
ard Meltzer, Wyndee Parker, and Drew Hammill, each to re-
ceive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House 
Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into per-
manent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94. In addition, 
the Minority Leader may appoint and set the annual rate of 
pay for up to 3 further minority employees. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 900 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 17, 2018. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolu-
tion 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 further consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation 
of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Ag-
riculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. 
No further amendment to the committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute 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
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further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consid-
eration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution 
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 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 901 
Calling on and encouraging the White House to issue a public apology. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 17, 2018 
Mr. JONES (for himself and Mr. CLEAVER) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Calling on and encouraging the White House to issue a 
public apology. 
Whereas, on May 10, 2018, in response to Senator John 
McCain’s call for fellow senators to oppose the nomina-
tion of Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence 
Agency because she oversaw the agency’s use of torture, 
White House Communications Aide Kelly Sadler was 
widely reported to have stated, ‘‘It doesn’t matter, he’s 
dying anyway.’’; 
Whereas Senator McCain honorably served in the United 
States Navy from 1958 to 1981; 
Whereas during that service, Senator McCain completed com-
bat missions in Vietnam; 
Whereas Senator McCain was captured in Vietnam in 1967 
and held as a prisoner of war for five and a half years; 
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Whereas Senator McCain was repeatedly tortured as a pris-
oner of war in Vietnam; 
Whereas Senator McCain has diligently served in Congress 
since 1983, and continued to serve this Nation in a mul-
titude of ways; 
Whereas Senator McCain now has glioblastoma, an aggres-
sive brain cancer; 
Whereas every family deserves dignity and respect in the try-
ing times of a loved one’s declining health; 
Whereas our religious and social traditions call upon us to 
apologize for wrongdoing; and 
Whereas while this apology should have already taken place, 
it is never too late to apologize: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives calls 
upon the White House to issue a public apology to Senator 
John McCain and his family for insensitive comments 
made by a staffer during this difficult time for the McCain 
family. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 903 
Protecting 1st Amendment Rights of Free Speech and Free Exercise while 
condemning any form of criminal behavior, threats or violence. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 17, 2018 
Mr. BRAT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Protecting 1st Amendment Rights of Free Speech and Free 
Exercise while condemning any form of criminal behav-
ior, threats or violence. 
Whereas in the past several years, violent crimes, threats of 
violence, and other incidents of targeting on the basis of 
religious beliefs or political opinions have occurred within 
the United States; 
Whereas, politically motivated organizations have fueled this 
hate by labeling persons and groups advocating policies 
based upon Judeo-Christian principles as ‘‘hate groups’’ 
and ‘‘extremists’’; 
Whereas, the labeling of certain religious and political view-
points as hate groups or extremists has served to further 
fuel hatred and violence, rather than curb it; 
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Whereas, this type of labeling has further validated the vio-
lent and aggressive attacks by those holding alternative 
views, and such attacks have occasioned the forced silenc-
ing of free speech on college campuses and at public 
events and rallies; and 
Whereas, the rights of free exercise of religion and freedom 
of speech are two of the greatest rights possessed by 
American citizens, and they are to be vigilantly pre-
served: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) affirms that the United States stands 
united in protecting the First Amendment rights of 
Free Exercise and Free Speech of all Americans; 
(2) affirms that the United States stands 
united in condemning violence and intimidation 
through threat in all forms; 
(3) rejects irresponsible labeling of individuals 
and groups on the basis of their religious and/or po-
litical views as extremists or hate groups, as such la-
beling itself fuels acts of violence and crime; 
(4) rejects narrow-minded labeling as an attack 
on the fabric of the society of the United States and 
the ideals of pluralism and respect; 
(5) condemns any form of religious or viewpoint 
discrimination, incitement to violence, or ideological 
targeting based solely upon beliefs; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 904 
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as 
‘‘National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2018 
Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself and Mr. HUIZENGA) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday 
in June as ‘‘National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Sup-
port Day’’. 
Whereas it is estimated that 1,735,350 new cases of cancer 
will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018; 
Whereas the lifetime probability of a male or female devel-
oping cancer is 1 in 3; 
Whereas a cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been 
diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis 
through the balance of his or her life; 
Whereas the National Cancer Institute reports that there are 
15,500,000 cancer survivors in the United States; 
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Whereas cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or 
permanent side effects, both physical and psychological; 
Whereas men, women, and children all have been diagnosed 
with and battled cancer; 
Whereas it is important to recognize the value of support for 
all men, women, and children cancer survivors and the 
positive impact support has for both patients and fami-
lies; 
Whereas ‘‘Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day’’ is a 
purely volunteer event where thousands of volunteers 
from the spa, beauty, and related industries freely give 
their support and services to all cancer survivors; 
Whereas ‘‘Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day’’ has ex-
panded to thousands of salons in all 50 States since its 
inception in 2003; 
Whereas ‘‘Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day’’ is rec-
ognized by both State and local governments; 
Whereas ‘‘Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day’’ is the 
only event of its kind, with no solicitation of funds either 
before, during, or after the event; and 
Whereas the first Tuesday in June would be an appropriate 
date to designate as ‘‘National Cancer Survivor Beauty 
and Support Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘National Cancer Survivor Beauty and 
Support Day’’. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 906 
Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th 
anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2018 
Mr. RUIZ submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the American College of Emergency 
Physicians on its 50th anniversary. 
Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is 
the oldest and largest national medical specialty organi-
zation representing physicians who practice emergency 
medicine; 
Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians was 
founded in 1968 in Lansing, Michigan, by eight physi-
cians and has grown to represent more than 37,000 
members with 53 chapters—one in each State, Puerto 
Rico, the District of Columbia, and a Government Serv-
ices Chapter representing emergency physicians employed 
by military branches and other government agencies; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 957 
Disapproving of the request of the President for the extension, under section 
103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015, of the trade authorities procedures under 
that Act to any implementing bill submitted with respect to any trade 
agreement entered into under section 103(b) of that Act after June 
30, 2018. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2018 
Mr. AMASH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 
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 
committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Disapproving of the request of the President for the exten-
sion, under section 103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan 
Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act 
of 2015, of the trade authorities procedures under that 
Act to any implementing bill submitted with respect to 
any trade agreement entered into under section 103(b) 
of that Act after June 30, 2018. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives dis-
approves the request of the President for the extension, 
under section 103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Congres-
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Whereas emergency physicians treat and comfort more than 
141 million patients each year during some of their most 
frightening moments; 
Whereas ‘‘Anyone, Anything, Anytime’’—emergency care is 
critical at any hour of the day, and emergency physicians 
provide diagnosis and treatment services not available 
anywhere else in the health care system 24 hours a day, 
7 days a week, 365 days a year; 
Whereas emergency physicians are critical to America’s abil-
ity to respond to disasters and mass casualty events; 
Whereas quick thinking and smart decisions in the emergency 
department save millions of lives every year; 
Whereas an estimated 4.5 billion Americans have received 
emergency care in United States emergency departments 
since the American College of Emergency Physicians was 
founded; 
Whereas every community needs a fully staffed emergency de-
partment, ready to treat patients around the clock for 
any emergency; 
Whereas emergency physicians are leaders in defining, evalu-
ating, and improving quality emergency care, focusing on 
individual patients while advocating for the wellness of 
society as a whole; 
Whereas the best, brightest, and most diverse young physi-
cians who graduate from the Nation’s finest medical 
schools are becoming emergency medicine specialists; 
Whereas emergency medicine was recognized in 1979 by the 
American Board of Medical Specialties as the Nation’s 
23rd medical specialty; 
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Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is 
the leading continuing education source for emergency 
physicians and the primary information resource on de-
velopments in the specialty; and 
Whereas the development of physicians specializing in emer-
gency care has contributed greatly to the health and well- 
being of all the people of the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the American College of 
Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary; 
(2) recognizes the accomplishments and con-
tributions emergency physicians have made to ad-
vance the Nation’s health care system; and 
(3) reaffirms the value of emergency medicine 
and the vital role that emergency physicians serve in 
ensuring the health and well-being of their patients. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 908 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 23, 2018. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolu-
tion 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 further consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2019 for military activities of the Department of De-
fense and for military construction, to prescribe military per-
sonnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 
SEC. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amend-
ed, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and 
amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. 
(b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order 
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not
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be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question in the House or in the 
Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against the 
further amendments printed in the report of the Committee 
on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this 
resolution are waived. 
SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of 
the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer 
amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the 
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pur-
suant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Armed Services or their designees, 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. 
SEC. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall 
rise and report the bill to the House with such further 
amendments as may have been adopted. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amend-
ments thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 982 
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, to transmit, respectively, certain information to 
the House of Representatives referring to the separation of children 
from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s ‘‘zero 
tolerance’’ policy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 3, 2018 
Mr. PALLONE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services, to transmit, re-
spectively, certain information to the House of Rep-
resentatives referring to the separation of children from 
their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s 
‘‘zero tolerance’’ policy. 
Resolved, That the President is requested, and the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to 
transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, 
not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of 
this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, advi-
sory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings, 
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SEC. 5. On any legislative day during the period from 
May 25, 2018, through June 4, 2018—(a) the Journal of the 
proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as ap-
proved; 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 an-
nounced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 
SEC. 6. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform 
the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period ad-
dressed by section 5 of this resolution as though under clause 
8(a) of rule I. 
SEC. 7. Each day during the period addressed by section 
5 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day of con-
tinuous session for purposes of section 1017(b) of the Con-
gressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 
U.S.C. 688(b)). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 916 IH 
Whereas, on May 17, 2018, Las Damas de Blanco received 
the prestigious 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advanc-
ing Liberty for their bravery and continued efforts to 
fight for freedom in Cuba; 
Whereas the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty 
acknowledges those who have advocated and contributed 
to advancing human liberty; and 
Whereas Berta de los A´ngeles Soler Ferna´ndez and Leticia 
Ramos Herrerı´a, members of Las Damas de Blanco, have 
been prohibited by the regime in Cuba from leaving the 
island to accept the 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Ad-
vancing Liberty in the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Las Damas de Blanco on re-
ceiving the prestigious 2018 Milton Friedman Prize 
for Advancing Liberty; 
(2) honors the members of Las Damas de Blan-
co for their courageous efforts to stand up to the 
Cuban regime and defend human rights and funda-
mental freedoms, such as those expressed in the 
Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 
(3) recognizes all of the valiant members of Las 
Damas de Blanco, including those who died before 
being able to see a free Cuba; 
(4) expresses solidarity and commitment to the 
democratic aspirations of the Cuban people; and 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 90 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence 
is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 
115th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Sec-
ond Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including 
expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, 
improving the mental health system in the United States, and making 
gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 3, 2017 
Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. KEATING, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. CAROLYN B. 
MALONEY of New York, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
POCAN, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. 
TONKO, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BLU-
MENAUER, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. MCNER-
NEY, and Mr. CA´RDENAS) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, 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 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should 
enact by the end of the 115th Congress comprehensive 
Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment 
and keeps communities safe and healthy, including ex-
panding enforceable background checks for all commer-
cial gun sales, improving the mental health system in 
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the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw 
purchasing a Federal crime. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) gun violence is a public health issue; and 
(2) Congress should enact by the end of the 
115th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation 
that protects the Second Amendment and keeps 
communities safe and healthy, including expanding 
enforceable background checks for all commercial 
gun sales, improving the mental health system in the 
United States, and making gun trafficking and 
straw purchasing a Federal crime. 
Æ 
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(5) demands that members of Las Damas de 
Blanco be permitted to leave and return to the is-
land without harassment, intimidation, or hindrance. 
Æ 
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