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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 514 
Protecting Religious Freedom in America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 4, 2015 
Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia (for himself, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. 
MEADOWS, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. 
LOUDERMILK, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. 
LAMALFA, Mr. JONES, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. HARPER, Mr. 
KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. FLEMING, and Mr. PALAZZO) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Protecting Religious Freedom in America. 
Whereas it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Federal, State, and local governments should not infringe 
on the ability of citizens to act in accordance with their 
religious beliefs; 
Whereas the United States was founded on the principles of 
freedom and democracy, and as Benjamin Franklin stat-
ed in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1737 ‘‘Freedom of 
speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when 
this support is taken away, the constitution of a free soci-
ety is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins.’’; 
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Whereas freedom from religious persecution motivated many 
to flee Europe and make a new life in America and ap-
proximately 20,000 Puritans left England and settled in 
America in search of the liberty to worship God according 
to their beliefs; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms the sov-
ereignty of God ‘‘. . . they are endowed by their Creator 
with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are 
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness . . .’’; 
Whereas the right to freedom of speech was codified in the 
First Amendment to the Bill of Rights, which states 
‘‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment 
of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or 
abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the 
right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition 
the government for a redress of grievances.’’; 
Whereas the freedom of religion is not simply a blessing, but 
also a right and as our first President George Wash-
ington said, ‘‘The liberty enjoyed by the people of these 
states of worshiping Almighty God agreeably to their con-
science, is not only among the choicest of their blessings, 
but also of their rights.’’; 
Whereas George Washington also said, ‘‘Let us with caution 
indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained 
without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to 
expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of 
religious principle.’’; 
Whereas the right to freedom of speech applies to speech 
based on religious beliefs, and as Thomas Jefferson stat-
ed ‘‘That the opinions of men are not the object of civil 
government, not under its jurisdiction; that to suffer the 
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Whereas worldwide, as many as 38 percent of all murders of 
women are committed by an intimate partner; 
Whereas more than 133,000,000 girls and women have expe-
rienced some form of female genital mutilation and are 
at risk for infection (including HIV), infertility, complica-
tions during pregnancy, and death; 
Whereas women in urban areas are twice as likely as men to 
experience violence, particularly in developing countries; 
Whereas in the United States, 83 percent of girls in grades 
8 through 11 (aged 12–16) have experienced some form 
of sexual harassment in public school; 
Whereas in the United States, almost 12 percent of new HIV 
infections among women more than 20 years old during 
the previous year were attributed to intimate partner vio-
lence; 
Whereas in the United States, 1 in 5 women have experi-
enced rape or attempted rape in their lifetime, mostly by 
a current or former partner; 
Whereas women living in households with lower annual 
household incomes experience intimate partner violence at 
significantly higher rates than women in households with 
higher annual household incomes; 
Whereas women with disabilities are more likely to experience 
intimate partner violence and sexual violence than women 
who are able-bodied; 
Whereas transgender women are more likely to experience 
physical violence and discrimination within intimate part-
ner violence, and more likely to experience intimate part-
ner violence in public spaces; 
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Whereas 44 percent of lesbian women and 61 percent of bi-
sexual women experience rape, physical violence, or stalk-
ing by an intimate partner in their lifetime; 
Whereas in the United States alone, the costs of intimate 
partner violence exceed $5,800,000,000 each year, more 
than two-thirds of which are health care costs; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should be encour-
aged to support the goals and participate in the ‘‘Inter-
national Day for the Elimination of Violence against 
Women’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the ideals and goals of the ‘‘Inter-
national Day for the Elimination of Violence against 
Women’’; 
(2) honors those working domestically and 
internationally to eliminate violence against women 
and girls; and 
(3) encourages the President to— 
(A) address the needs of women and girls 
experiencing violence worldwide through fund-
ing for inclusive, integrated, participatory sur-
vivor-led programs; 
(B) prioritize protections for women and 
children in fragile and conflict zones and in hu-
manitarian response; 
(C) address increased rates of violence 
against marginalized women due to race, eth-
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(1) the Federal firearms statutes should be rig-
orously enforced; 
(2) all appropriate measures should be taken to 
end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into 
our communities; 
(3) adequate resources should be provided to 
accomplish such purposes. 
Æ 
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for public inspection in the offices of the Director and the
Las Vegas District of the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) RESERVATION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC PURPOSES.—
(1) RECREATION
AND
PUBLIC
PURPOSE
ACT
CONVEYANCES.—Not less than 30 days before the
offering of lands for sale or exchange pursuant to
subsection (a), the State of Nevada or the unit of
local government in whose jurisdiction the lands are
located may elect to obtain any such lands for local
public purposes pursuant to the provisions of the
Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Pursuant to
any such election, the Secretary shall retain the
elected lands for conveyance to the State of Nevada
or such unit of the local government in accordance
with the provisions of the Recreation and Public
Purposes Act.
(2) RIGHTS-OF-WAY.—
(A) ISSUANCE.—Upon application, by a
unit of local government or regional govern-
mental entity, the Secretary, in accordance with
this section and the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976, and other applicable
provisions of law, shall issue right-of-way grants
on Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada, for
all reservoirs, canals, channels, ditches, pipes,
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 522 
Supporting the designation of November 1 through November 7, 2015, as 
‘‘National Apprenticeship Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2015 
Miss RICE of New York (for herself, Mr. POCAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and 
Mr. POLIS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of November 1 through November 
7, 2015, as ‘‘National Apprenticeship Week’’. 
Whereas there are more than 445,000 active apprenticeships 
throughout the United States; 
Whereas an apprentice earns an average starting annual sal-
ary of over $50,000, and can earn $300,000 more over 
the course of his or her career than someone who does 
not serve as an apprentice; 
Whereas for every $1 spent on apprenticeships, employers re-
ceive $1.47 back in increased productivity; 
Whereas apprenticeships provide the training and skills need-
ed to meet the demands of a 21st-century economy; 
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Whereas the Department of Labor recently awarded $175 
million in American Apprenticeship Grants to 46 recipi-
ents; 
Whereas apprenticeships offer employers the opportunity to 
build a continuous stream of talent in-house, instead of 
looking outside to hire new workers; and 
Whereas more than 150,000 employers and labor manage-
ment organizations participate in registered apprentice-
ship programs: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Ap-
prenticeship Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the importance of apprentice-
ships in developing a well-trained and highly-skilled 
workforce; and 
(3) commends organizations and employers that 
actively support apprenticeship programs. 
Æ 
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civil magistrate to intrude his powers into the field of 
opinion and to restrain the profession or propagation of 
principles on supposition of their ill tendency is a dan-
gerous fallacy, which at once destroys all religious lib-
erty.’’; 
Whereas the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, 
which protects the right to practice religion, is applied to 
the States through the 14th Amendment and as stated 
by the Supreme Court: ‘‘Freedom of conscience and free-
dom to adhere to such religious organization or form of 
worship as the individual may choose cannot be restricted 
by law.’’ Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U.S. 296 (1940); 
Whereas the Government may not determine which moral or 
religious beliefs are acceptable and ‘‘Religious beliefs 
need not be acceptable, logical, consistent, or comprehen-
sible to others in order to merit First Amendment protec-
tion.’’ Thomas v. Review Bd. of Indiana Employment Se-
curity Div., 450 U.S. 707, 714 (1981); 
Whereas at the founding of our Nation, it was known even 
then that ‘‘nothing is more dreaded than the national 
government meddling with religion.’’ (John Adams); 
Whereas American citizens must be confident that their 
speech is protected even if others disagree with what they 
say and as Justice John Marshall Harlan II wrote in 
Cohen v. California ‘‘But, above all else, the First 
Amendment means that government has no power to re-
strict expression because of its message, its ideas, its sub-
ject matter, or its content.’’; 
Whereas protection of religious liberty remains undeniably 
intertwined with the freedoms inherent in democracy, and 
as Ronald Reagan stated ‘‘To those who cite the first 
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amendment as reason for excluding God from more and 
more of our institutions and everyday life, may I just say: 
The first amendment of the Constitution was not written 
to protect the people of this country from religious val-
ues; it was written to protect religious values from gov-
ernment tyranny.’’; and 
Whereas persecution because of religious beliefs will not be 
tolerated within the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States Government should not 
infringe upon the ability of American citizens to act 
in accordance with their sincerely held religious be-
liefs; and 
(2) the United States Government condemns 
any behavior by the States that limits the ability of 
individuals to express their religious beliefs. 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 515 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the impor-
tance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary 
and secondary schools of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 4, 2015 
Mr. ROSS (for himself and Ms. GRAHAM) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the importance of civic education and civic involve-
ment programs in the elementary and secondary schools 
of the United States. 
Whereas civic education, democratic engagement, govern-
mental and constitutional knowledge, and social service in 
the United States are on the decline; 
Whereas in past decades, civic education was a prominent 
component of the curriculum in our Nation’s schools; and 
Whereas the advancement of civic education, democratic en-
gagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, 
and social service are essential for the future health and 
welfare of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) civic education, democratic engagement, 
governmental and constitutional knowledge, and so-
cial service are necessary to motivate and inspire fu-
ture leaders of the United States; 
(2) elementary and secondary schools in the 
United States are encouraged to offer courses pro-
moting civic education, democratic engagement, gov-
ernmental and constitutional knowledge, and social 
service such as civics, government, economics, geog-
raphy, history, and American history; 
(3) elementary and secondary schools in the 
United States are encouraged to integrate civic edu-
cation, democratic engagement, governmental and 
constitutional knowledge, and social service in elec-
tives such as art, English language arts, music, 
mathematics, and science; 
(4) in order to measure students’ basic civic 
knowledge, secondary schools in the United States 
are encouraged to administer a test to seniors based 
on the official list of 100 civics questions and an-
swers published and used by the Secretary of Home-
land Security for purposes of administering the 
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civics test component of naturalization examinations; 
and 
(5) elementary and secondary schools in the 
United States are encouraged to promote civic par-
ticipation and social service, at Federal, State, and 
local levels, and encourage such participation from 
students and families. 
Æ 
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H. R. 4818—380
‘‘International Copyright Institute’’ in the Copyright Office of the
Library of Congress for the purpose of training nationals of devel-
oping countries in intellectual property laws and policies: Provided
further, That not more than $4,250 may be expended, on the certifi-
cation of the Librarian of Congress, in connection with official
representation and reception expenses for activities of the Inter-
national Copyright Institute and for copyright delegations, visitors,
and seminars.
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section
203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 166)
and to revise and extend the Annotated Constitution of the United
States of America, $96,893,000: Provided, That no part of such
amount may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection
with any publication, or preparation of material therefor (except
the Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued by the Library
of Congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval
of either the Committee on House Administration of the House
of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration
of the Senate.
BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For salaries and expenses to carry out the Act of March 3,
1931 (chapter 400; 46 Stat. 1487; 2 U.S.C. 135a), $54,412,000,
of which $16,235,000 shall remain available until expended: Pro-
vided, That, of the total amount appropriated, $200,000 shall
remain available until expended to reimburse the National Federa-
tion of the Blind for costs incurred in the operation of its
‘‘NEWSLINE’’ program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
SEC. 1201. INCENTIVE AWARDS PROGRAM. Of the amounts appro-
priated to the Library of Congress in this Act, not more than
$5,000 may be expended, on the certification of the Librarian of
Congress, in connection with official representation and reception
expenses for the incentive awards program.
SEC. 1202. REIMBURSABLE AND REVOLVING FUND ACTIVITIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—For fiscal year 2005, the obligational authority
of the Library of Congress for the activities described in subsection
(b) may not exceed $106,985,000.
(b) ACTIVITIES.—The activities referred to in subsection (a) are
reimbursable and revolving fund activities that are funded from
sources other than appropriations to the Library in appropriations
Acts for the legislative branch.
(c) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—During fiscal year 2005, the Librarian
of Congress may temporarily transfer funds appropriated in this
Act, under the heading ‘‘LIBRARY OF CONGRESS’’ under the
subheading ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ to the revolving fund for
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Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and 
first responders often fail to receive recognition or appre-
ciation for their consistent acts of service; 
Whereas it is particularly fitting to recognize individuals who 
are twice the servant, placing themselves at risk to de-
fend the United States in the Armed Forces and sacri-
ficing to protect and serve communities in the United 
States as a peace officer or as a first responder; and 
Whereas November 10 would be an appropriate date to des-
ignate as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Re-
sponder Dual Service Recognition Day in recognition of 
the selfless Americans who have served in the Armed 
Forces and as a peace officer or as a first responder: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and honors individuals who have 
chosen to serve in the Armed Forces and also as a 
peace officer or as a first responder; and 
(2) supports the designation of Armed Forces, 
Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service 
Recognition Day. 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 51 
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and 
expressing condolences on his passing. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 26, 2015 
Mr. REED (for himself and Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis 
Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing. 
Whereas Louis Silvie ‘‘Lou’’ Zamperini was born on January 
26, 1917, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, 
New York; 
Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in 
the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; 
Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of 
Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United 
States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieu-
tenant; 
Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber mal-
functioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mis-
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sion over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other indi-
viduals stranded; 
Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life 
raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being 
captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of 
war camp; 
Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, 
Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced 
labor with courage and resilience; 
Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis 
Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp 
in September 1945; 
Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and 
awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, includ-
ing the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, 
and the Prisoner of War Medal; 
Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying 
the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; 
Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini 
traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his ex-
periences to inspire a message of forgiveness; 
Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named 
‘‘Zamperini Field’’ in honor of Louis Zamperini; and 
Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero 
and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy 
of Louis Zamperini; and 
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(2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condo-
lences to the family of Louis Zamperini. 
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