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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 183 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the text 
of any legislation that will be marked up at a meeting for the markup 
of legislation by a committee to be publicly available in electronic form 
at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2017 
Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. SOTO) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
require the text of any legislation that will be marked 
up at a meeting for the markup of legislation by a 
committee to be publicly available in electronic form at 
least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meet-
ing. 
Resolved, 
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SECTION 1. REQUIRING TEXT OF LEGISLATION TO BE 
AVAILABLE AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO 
MARKUP. 
Clause 2(g)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by striking ‘‘24 hours’’ 
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘72 hours’’. 
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IV 
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House Calendar No. 31 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 184 
[Report No. 115–74] 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to 
transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives 
relating to communications with the government of Russia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2017 
Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself and Mr. TED LIEU of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
MARCH 31, 2017 
Additional sponsors: Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. CLARK of 
Massachusetts, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. EVANS, Mr. 
GUTIE´RREZ, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. LEE, 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. POCAN, 
Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LARSEN of 
Washington, Mrs. TORRES, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mr. PRICE of 
North Carolina, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. JUDY 
CHU of California, Mr. COHEN, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. 
SIRES, Mr. KILMER, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. DELANEY, 
Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RUSH, 
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. 
BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. WELCH, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. POLIS, Mr. 
RASKIN, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CA´RDENAS, Mr. SAR-
BANES, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. KEATING, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. 
SWALWELL of California, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. THOMPSON 
of Mississippi, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. 
BROWNLEY of California, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Ms. MOORE, 
Mr. CORREA, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Ms. KELLY 
of Illinois, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. PAYNE, 
Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. TONKO, Mr. LAWSON of 
Florida, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. 
KENNEDY, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. 
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nying the evidence of this manifest set of crimes 
against humanity; 
(2) urges the Administration and United States 
allies to publicly condemn the massacre, and pres-
sure the Government of Iran to provide detailed in-
formation to the families of the victims about their 
loved ones and their final resting places; and 
(3) urges the United Nations Special Rappor-
teur on the human rights situation in Iran and the 
United Nations Human Rights Council to create a 
Commission of Inquiry to fully investigate the mas-
sacre and to gather evidence and identify the names 
and roles of specific perpetrators with a view to-
wards bringing them to justice. 
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individuals who disclose their sexual orientation, 
gender identity, or HIV status. 
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House Calendar No. 31 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 184 
[Report No. 115–74] 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing 
the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, 
certain documents to the House of Representa-
tives relating to communications with the govern-
ment of Russia. 
MARCH 31, 2017 
Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the 
House Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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(3) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘the com-
manding general of the District of Columbia Na-
tional Guard’’ and inserting ‘‘the Mayor of the Dis-
trict of Columbia’’; and 
(4) in subsection (k), by striking ‘‘the com-
manding general of the District of Columbia Na-
tional Guard’’ and inserting ‘‘the Mayor of the Dis-
trict of Columbia’’. 
(i) ISSUANCE OF SUPPLIES.—Section 702(a) of such 
title is amended by striking ‘‘commanding general of the 
National Guard of the District of Columbia’’ and inserting 
‘‘Mayor of the District of Columbia’’. 
(j) APPOINTMENT
OF FISCAL OFFICER.—Section 
708(a) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘commanding 
general of the National Guard of the District of Colum-
bia’’ and inserting ‘‘Mayor of the District of Columbia’’. 
SEC. 6. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF 
COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT. 
Section 602(b) of the District of Columbia Home 
Rule Act (sec. 1–206.02(b), D.C. Official Code) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘the National Guard of the District of Co-
lumbia,’’. 
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(1) Mr. Trump’s debts held by foreign govern-
ments and foreign companies; 
(2) Mr. Trump’s investments in foreign coun-
tries and foreign enterprises; and 
(3) Mr. Trump’s use of any tax shelters, cor-
porate structures, tax avoidance maneuvers, abate-
ments, or other loopholes to reduce or eliminate tax 
liability. 
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H. Res. 187 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 25, 2017. 
Whereas on February 20, 2017, famine was formally declared 
in parts of South Sudan; 
Whereas South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and for 
the past three years has experienced an ongoing armed 
conflict and the deliberate hindrance by the Government 
of South Sudan of humanitarian access to opposition 
communities in need; 
Whereas due to this deliberate action on the part of the Gov-
ernment of South Sudan and the armed opposition to 
prolong the conflict South Sudan is experiencing a ‘‘man- 
made’’ famine currently affecting 100,000 people; 
Whereas according to the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID) food insecurity is already 
prevalent in South Sudan and the ongoing conflict is ex-
acerbating the situation; 
Whereas the United Nations has reported that 4,900,000 
people, over 40 percent of the population, are in urgent 
need of food, agriculture, and nutritional assistance; 
Whereas there are 1,900,000 Internally Displaced Persons 
(IDPs) residing in South Sudan and according to the 
United 
Nations 
High 
Commission 
for 
Refugees
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‘‘New England Firearms N.W.T.F. Shotgun 
‘‘New England Firearms Standard Pardner 
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‘‘New England Firearms Turkey and Goose 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 189 
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival 
of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2017 
Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, and 
Mr. VALADAO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance 
of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes. 
Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region 
of South Asia for centuries and today is also celebrated 
in communities throughout India, in the United States, 
and around the world; 
Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring 
harvest season; 
Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh re-
ligion and is one of the most important dates in Sikh his-
tory; 
Whereas, for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of 
the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind 
Singh in 1699; and 
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Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and con-
tinued progress in the year ahead: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and reli-
gious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi; 
(2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to 
Sikh communities in the United States and around 
the world; and 
(3) expresses its respect for all communities 
that celebrate Vaisakhi. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 190 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Lake of the Woods Association of Orange 
County, Virginia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2017 
Mr. BRAT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Lake of the Woods 
Association of Orange County, Virginia. 
Whereas Lake of the Woods Association is a large property 
owners association located in Orange County, Virginia, 
that was developed 50 years ago; 
Whereas Lake of the Woods Association currently has over 
38,000 homes and 8,000 full-time residents; 
Whereas Lake of the Woods Association members have dedi-
cated the Association to the preservation of the natural 
environment of the area by making significant commit-
ment to maintaining and improving the area’s lakes, foli-
age, and green space; 
Whereas Lake of the Woods Association members have dedi-
cated the Association to the preservation of historic re-
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sources, have conducted extensive research, and have 
marked the location of events of the Battle of the Wilder-
ness, which took place in the area on 5–7 May 1864; 
Whereas Lake of the Woods has been named the 2015 Com-
munity Association of the Year for a Large Association 
by the Community Association Institute of Virginia; and 
Whereas the Articles of Incorporation of Lake of the Woods 
Association were approved by the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia on April 21, 1967: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Lake of the Woods Association 
upon the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and 
(2) congratulates Lake of the Woods Associa-
tion for 50 years of commitment and concern that 
its members have shown for their community and 
the environment. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 193 
Protecting health coverage for all Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2017 
Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. RASKIN, Mrs. TORRES, 
Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. PAYNE, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. PERL-
MUTTER, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Ms. EDDIE 
BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. CLAY, Mr. 
MEEKS, Mr. SOTO, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, and 
Mr. KHANNA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Protecting health coverage for all Americans. 
Whereas before the passage of the Patient Protection and Af-
fordable Care Act, over 3,000 Americans died each 
month due to lack of health care; 
Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has 
expanded health insurance to over 20 million Americans; 
Whereas thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act, for the first time, over 90 percent of Americans 
have health insurance; 
Whereas every health plan is strengthened by the protections 
of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act— 
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(1) adult children can stay on their parent’s health 
plans until they turn 26; 
(2) insurance plans can no longer refuse coverage to 
millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions; 
(3) annual and lifetime caps on the amount paid for 
health care; and 
(4) health care plans now need to meet basic min-
imum standards of coverage; and 
Whereas according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget 
Office, a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable 
Care Act would result in— 
(1) 18 million Americans losing their health care; 
(2) health insurance premiums increasing by more 
than 20 percent; 
(3) the Federal budget deficit increasing by $137 
billion in a decade; and 
(4) 3 million jobs being lost nationwide; Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that any replacement for the Patient Protec-
tion and Affordable Care Act must— 
(1) keep costs to health care consumers at or 
below their current rates; and 
(2) keep the uninsured rate at or below its cur-
rent level. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 196 
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2017, as ‘‘National Pi 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2017 
Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. POCAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. TONKO, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. 
STEWART, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. DELBENE, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. LEE, Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. EDDIE BER-
NICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mrs. TORRES) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2017, as 
‘‘National Pi Day’’. 
Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of 
the circumference of a circle to its diameter; 
Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will con-
tinue infinitely without repeating, and has been cal-
culated to over thirteen trillion digits; 
Whereas Pi is a recurring constant that has been studied 
throughout history and is central in mathematics as well 
as science and engineering; 
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H. Res. 198 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 16, 2017. 
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 consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 1259) to amend title 38, United States Code, to pro-
vide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs based on performance or mis-
conduct, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill 
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation 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 minority member of the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. After general 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 an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the 
text of Rules Committee Print 115–7. That amendment in
•HRES 196 IH 
Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our 
children’s education, and children who perform better in 
math and science have higher graduation and college at-
tendance rates; 
Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is 
essential for a knowledge-based society; 
Whereas according to the 2011 Trends in International 
Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by 
the National Center for Education Statistics, American 
children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by 
students in other countries including Singapore, South 
Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; 
Whereas since 1995, the United States has shown only mini-
mal improvement in math and science test scores; 
Whereas by the 8th grade, United States males outperform 
females on the science portion of the TIMSS survey, es-
pecially in biology, physics, and earth science, and the 
lowest United States scores in math and science are 
found in minority and impoverished school districts; 
Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics 
and science education for all students in order to better 
prepare children for the future and in order to compete 
in a 21st century economy; 
Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving 
innovation in math and science education at all levels 
from elementary through graduate education since its 
creation 66 years ago; 
Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and inter-
esting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi 
can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry 
and attract them to study science and mathematics; and 
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Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 
14, 2017, is an appropriate day for ‘‘National Pi Day’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘Pi Day’’ and 
its celebration around the world; 
(2) recognizes the continuing importance of the 
National Science Foundation’s math and science 
education programs; and 
(3) encourages schools and educators to observe 
the day with appropriate activities that teach stu-
dents about Pi and engage them about the study of 
mathematics. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 199 
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as 
a British Overseas Territory. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 15, 2017 
Mr. HOLDING (for himself, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Ms. FRANKEL 
of Florida, Mr. NUNES, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. KIND, Mr. KILMER, Mr. 
COOPER, Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. ROS- 
LEHTINEN, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. 
FLEISCHMANN, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. HIG-
GINS of New York, and Ms. SPEIER) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine 
its status as a British Overseas Territory. 
Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an 
overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 
1713 Treaty of Utrecht; 
Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democrat-
ically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas 
Territory in 1967 and 2002 when 99.6 and 98.48 percent 
of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular 
referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Terri-
tory; 
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Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military 
facilities numerous times, including America’s first over-
seas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary 
States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization intervention in 2011 in Libya; 
Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower 
used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation 
of North Africa stating, ‘‘Without it the vital air cover 
would not have been quickly established on the North Af-
rican fields.’’; 
Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Mid-
dle East continues to underscore the need for the United 
States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military 
facilities; 
Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations 
Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Po-
litical Rights, to determine its own future; and 
Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood 
by the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States honors the contribution 
that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States 
security interests in the Mediterranean region since 
1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and 
thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citi-
zens; and 
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(2) the views and rights of Gibraltarians should 
always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s 
status as a British Overseas Territory. 
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