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H. Res. 1602 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 4, 2024. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5349) to 
develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral 
history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and 
for other purposes. All points of order against consideration 
of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as 
adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, 
are waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment 
thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Education and the Workforce or their respective designees; 
(2) the further amendment printed in part A of the report 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if
•HRES 1602 EH 
offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall 
be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall 
be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the 
time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to 
a demand for division of the question; and (3) 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. 7198) to amend 
title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency 
for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, 
and for other purposes. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature 
of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judici-
ary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. 
The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment 
thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the 
Judiciary or their respective designees; (2) the further 
amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee 
on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the
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Member designated in the report, which shall be in order 
without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered 
as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified 
in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent 
and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for 
division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1603 
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the 
Committee’s review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz 
II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 3, 2024 
Mr. COHEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ethics 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release 
records of the Committee’s review of the alleged mis-
conduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while 
serving as a Member of the House of Representatives. 
Whereas Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida served in the 
House of Representatives from January 3, 2017 through 
November 13, 2024; 
Whereas clause 2 of section 5 of article I of the Constitution 
of the United States establishes that ‘‘Each House may 
determine the Rules of its proceedings’’ and ‘‘punish its 
members for disorderly Behavior’’; 
Whereas clause 3(a)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives provides the Committee on Ethics the 
authority to investigate alleged violations ‘‘by a Member, 
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H. Res. 1611 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 9, 2024. 
Resolved, That a revised edition of the Rules and Manual 
of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nine-
teenth Congress be printed as a House document, and that 
three thousand additional copies shall be printed and bound 
for the use of the House of Representatives, of which nine 
hundred eighty copies shall be bound in leather with thumb 
index and delivered as may be directed by the Parliamen-
tarian of the House. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1603 IH 
Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of 
the House of the Code of Official Conduct or of a law, 
rule, regulation, or other standard of conduct applicable 
to the conduct of such Member, Delegate, Resident Com-
missioner, officer, or employee in the performance of the 
duties or the discharge of the responsibilities of such in-
dividual’’; 
Whereas, on April 9, 2021, the Committee on Ethics initiated 
a review of allegations that Representative Gaetz may 
have ‘‘engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug 
use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House 
floor, misused state identification records, converted cam-
paign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, im-
proper gratuity, or impermissible gift, in violation of 
House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct’’ in vio-
lation of Federal law and the Rules of the House; 
Whereas, on June 18, 2024, the Committee on Ethics re-
leased a statement acknowledging the Committee’s con-
tinued review of allegations that Representative Gaetz 
may have ‘‘engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug 
use, accepted improper gifts, dispensed special privileges 
and favors to individuals with whom he had a personal 
relationship, and sought to obstruct government inves-
tigations of his conduct’’; and 
Whereas if Representative Gaetz engaged in the alleged viola-
tions while serving as a Member of the House, such con-
duct would affect the rights of the House of Representa-
tives and the integrity of the legislative process: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the Committee on Ethics shall— 
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•HRES 1603 IH 
(1) preserve all documents and investigative 
materials related to any review of Matthew Louis 
Gaetz II’s conduct while serving as a Member of the 
House of Representatives; 
(2) publicly release the Committee’s report, in-
cluding any associated findings, recommendations, 
and proposed disciplinary actions, as discussed by 
the Committee on November 20, 2024, regarding the 
alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct of 
the House or of a law, rule, regulation, or other 
standard of conduct by Matthew Louis Gaetz II 
while serving as a Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives; and 
(3) in accordance with the Committee’s practice 
for releasing public documents, anonymize witness 
identities and redact any personally identifiable in-
formation of minors and victims from any House 
documents associated with this matter before pub-
licly releasing them. 
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H. Res. 1612 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 10, 2024. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7673) to 
prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforc-
ing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that 
are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other 
purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill 
are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
on any amendment thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided 
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective 
designees; 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 (S. 4199) to authorize 
additional district judges for the district courts and convert 
temporary judgeships. All points of order against consider-
IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1608 
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release 
to the public the committee’s report on its investigation into allegations 
against former Representative Matt Gaetz. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 5, 2024 
Mr. CASTEN submitted the following resolution; 
DECEMBER 5, 2024 
By motion of the House, referred to the Committee on Ethics 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Rep-
resentatives to release to the public the committee’s re-
port on its investigation into allegations against former 
Representative Matt Gaetz. 
Whereas, on April 9, 2021, the Committee on Ethics of the 
House of Representatives announced that it had begun to 
investigate allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz 
may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit 
drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the 
House floor, misused State identification records, con-
verted campaign funds for personal use, and/or accepted 
a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift in viola-
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other individuals directly responsible for serious 
human rights abuses, including abuses against the 
Baha’i community of Iran. 
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H. Res. 1616 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 17, 2024. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 115) to 
amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide 
for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for 
‘‘midnight rules’’, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment 
in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered 
as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, 
are waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment 
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the
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Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1616 RH 
The amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed 
in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as 
amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto 
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one 
hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on the 
Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion 
to recommit. 
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House Calendar No. 101 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1616 
[Report No. 118–886] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) 
to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States 
Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in res-
olutions of disapproval for ‘‘midnight rules’’, and 
for other purposes.’’ 
DECEMBER 16, 2024 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 1619 IH 
(1) congratulates the Los Angeles Galaxy for 
winning the 2024 Major League Soccer Cup; 
(2) recognizes the achievements and contribu-
tions of the entire Los Angeles Galaxy organization, 
including the players, coaches, management, front 
office staff, and support staff in bringing the Major 
League Soccer Cup back to Los Angeles; and 
(3) respectfully directs the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of 
this resolution to— 
(A) the controlling owner of the Los Ange-
les Galaxy, Philip Anschutz; 
(B) the president and CEO of AEG, the 
ownership group of the Los Angeles Galaxy, 
Dan Beckerman; and 
(C) the president of business operations 
and chief operating officer of the Los Angeles 
Galaxy, Thomas Braun. 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 506 
Commending the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for its outstanding 
Sea Turtle Care Center and its dedicated efforts in rehabilitating and 
releasing injured and sick sea turtles, ensuring their return to their 
natural environment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 13, 2023 
Ms. MACE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston 
for its outstanding Sea Turtle Care Center and its dedi-
cated efforts in rehabilitating and releasing injured and 
sick sea turtles, ensuring their return to their natural 
environment. 
Whereas the South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, 
has established an exceptional Sea Turtle Care Center 
that serves as a haven for injured and sick sea turtles 
found along the coast; 
Whereas the Sea Turtle Care Center, staffed by a team of 
dedicated professionals and volunteers, provides critical 
medical attention, rehabilitation, and long-term care to 
these endangered marine species; 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1619 
Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League 
Soccer Cup. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Ms. BARRAGA´N submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Accountability 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 
Major League Soccer Cup. 
Whereas, on December 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Galaxy (re-
ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘LA Galaxy’’) defeated 
the New York Red Bulls by a final score of 2 to 1 to 
win the 2024 Major League Soccer (referred to in this 
preamble as the ‘‘MLS’’) Cup; 
Whereas this victory marks the sixth MLS Cup for the LA 
Galaxy franchise and their tenth overall finals appear-
ance; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy was undefeated at home at Dignity 
Health Sports Park throughout the entire 2024 MLS 
season and playoff run; 
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Whereas, during the 2024 playoffs, the LA Galaxy defeated 
the Colorado Rapids, the Minnesota United FC, the Se-
attle Sounders FC, and the New York Red Bulls en route 
to winning the MLS Cup; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy was the only team to reach the con-
ference finals that finished the regular season in the top 
3 in their conference; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy scored a record 18 goals throughout 
the playoffs; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy leads the league with 6 MLS Cup 
titles; 
Whereas goals scored by Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and 
Dejan Joveljic´ on November 24, 2024, marked the first 
time in MLS postseason history that 3 teammates have 
each scored 2 goals in the same match; 
Whereas Dejan Joveljic´ led the league in the playoffs with 6 
goals and also had 2 assists; 
Whereas every member of the 2024 LA Galaxy roster played 
a key part in winning the MLS Cup during this historic 
season; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy secured its first MLS Cup title in 
10 years; 
Whereas the LA Galaxy Foundation continues to advance the 
game of soccer and make a positive impact in the com-
munity through volunteerism, financial support, and pro-
gramming; and 
Whereas LA Galaxy fans never stopped supporting the team 
throughout the 2024 season, playing a key role in moti-
vating their team to victory: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 161 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 
Mr. LUCAS (for himself and Ms. LOFGREN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred 
Eighteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology (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 $16,291,019 for the One 
Hundred Eighteenth Congress. 
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $7,902,914 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2024; and 
(2) not more than $8,388,105 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2025. 
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. 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1623 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the rate of chronic 
absenteeism in American schools must urgently be reduced, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2024 
Mr. WENSTRUP submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the rate of chronic absenteeism in American schools must 
urgently be reduced, and for other purposes. 
Whereas chronic absenteeism is defined as absence on at 
least 10 percent of school days for any reason; 
Whereas there has been a sharp rise in the rate of chronic 
absenteeism in primary and secondary students across 
the United States since the onset of the coronavirus pan-
demic; 
Whereas Congress is concerned that chronic absenteeism in 
American schools has a critical impact on the well-being 
and future of our Nation, and that the House of Rep-
resentatives supports efforts by educators to address the 
high rate of truancy; 
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•HRES 1623 IH 
Whereas chronic absenteeism has a proven negative impact 
on academic achievement trajectories and leads to learn-
ing loss, higher dropout rates, poor nutrition, delayed so-
cial development, and impaired health outcomes; 
Whereas these issues are greatly exacerbated when the ab-
sences occur in earlier grade levels; 
Whereas the issue demands additional attention, with ele-
vated truancy rates remaining durable beyond the end of 
the coronavirus pandemic; 
Whereas poor transportation, school culture, instability at 
home, and other factors all deserve additional collabora-
tion from families, schools, and elected officials; 
Whereas education professionals have developed and are im-
plementing policy tools to effectively deal with this epi-
demic in K–12 education; and 
Whereas the House of Representatives sees fit to promote 
continued coordination, and additional dialogue, invest-
ment, and attention to be paid to this issue: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives encour-
ages collaboration between State and local elected officials, 
educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to re-
duce— 
(1) the rate of chronic absenteeism in American 
schools; and 
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(2) the negative impact of chronic absenteeism 
on students and communities across the United 
States. 
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H. Res. 1626 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 31, 2024. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives has learned 
with profound regret and sorrow of the death of James Earl 
Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of 
America. 
Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to 
the members of the family of the former President in their 
bereavement. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions 
to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family 
of the former President. 
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the 
former President. 
Attest: 
Clerk.