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House Calendar No. 90 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 553 
[Report No. 115–339] 
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) 
establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government 
for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels 
for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 3, 2017 
Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. 
Con. Res. 71) establishing the congressional budget for 
the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and 
setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 
years 2019 through 2027. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this reso-
lution 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 consider-
ation of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) estab-
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House Calendar No. 90 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 553 
[Report No. 115–339] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the concurrent reso-
lution (H. Con. Res. 71) establishing the con-
gressional budget for the United States Govern-
ment for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the 
appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 
through 2027. 
OCTOBER 3, 2017 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 554 
Recognizing the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Gregory and honoring 
his contributions to the civil rights movement and to American comedy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 3, 2017 
Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Gregory 
and honoring his contributions to the civil rights move-
ment and to American comedy. 
Whereas Dick Gregory was born on October 12, 1932, in St. 
Louis, Missouri, and passed away on August 19, 2017, 
in the District of Columbia at the age of 84; 
Whereas Dick Gregory was an early civil rights pioneer, par-
ticipating in sit-ins and getting arrested numerous times 
throughout the South for the defeat of segregation and 
for equal rights; 
Whereas Dick Gregory was a passionate champion for voting 
rights and home rule for the residents of the District of 
Columbia and in the 1960s was in the forefront of the 
struggle that culminated in home rule for the District of 
Columbia; 
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Whereas Dick Gregory moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1956 to 
begin his comedy career after having served in the United 
States Army; 
Whereas in 1959, Dick Gregory married Lillian Smith, with 
whom he had 11 children; 
Whereas besides civil rights, Dick Gregory was an activist in 
numerous causes over the course of his life, including the 
Vietnam War, the Equal Rights Amendment, police bru-
tality, South African apartheid, nuclear power, prison re-
form, feminism, drug abuse, and Native American rights; 
Whereas Dick Gregory authored a dozen books; and 
Whereas Dick Gregory became one of the first African-Amer-
ican comedians to enjoy crossover appeal to Blacks and 
Whites alike, using his talent to point up the absurdity 
of racism and discrimination: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Gregory and ac-
knowledges his contributions to civil rights, to multiple 
other causes for freedom and equality, and to American 
comedy. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 557 
Commending the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff 
for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination 
Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to the 
assassination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 4, 2017 
Mr. JONES (for himself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. KAPTUR, 
Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GAETZ, and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the National Archives and Records Administra-
tion and its staff for working to comply with the Presi-
dent John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection 
Act of 1992 and release all records related to the assas-
sination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 
2017. 
Whereas the President John F. Kennedy Assassination 
Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 U.S.C. 2107 note; 
Public Law 102–526) directed the National Archives and 
Records Administration (commonly known as ‘‘NARA’’) 
to establish a collection of records to be known as the 
President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Col-
lection (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Collection’’); 
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Whereas the Collection includes all Federal Government 
records relating to the 1963 assassination of President 
John F. Kennedy, including records of Presidential com-
missions, congressional committees and investigations, ex-
ecutive branch agencies, and the judiciary, in addition to 
a variety of donated historical materials; 
Whereas NARA has compiled a JFK Master System data-
base of 319,106 documents comprising 5,000,000 pages 
of assassination-related records, photographs, motion pic-
tures and recordings, and artifacts; and 
Whereas the processing team at NARA, including archivists 
and technicians from the Special Access and Freedom of 
Information Act staff, staff from the Office of Innova-
tion, and Public Affairs staff, have worked diligently to 
fully release records related to the assassination of Presi-
dent Kennedy: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends the National Archives and Records Administration 
and its staff for working to comply with the President 
John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 
1992 and release all records related to the assassination 
of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 559 
Recognizing Navy Pier as a public community resource and treasured Chicago 
landmark. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 5, 2017 
Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. RUSH, 
Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. 
GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. BOST, and Mr. LIPINSKI) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Navy Pier as a public community resource and 
treasured Chicago landmark. 
Whereas, after 100 years of significant impact, Navy Pier 
has been reimagined and has adopted the following new 
mission: ‘‘Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lake-
front treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and 
eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs 
that inspire discovery and wonder.’’; 
Whereas Navy Pier opened to the public in 1916 and was 
originally named Municipal Pier #2; 
Whereas Navy Pier was built under nationally known archi-
tect Charles Sumner Frost, based on Daniel Burham’s 
‘‘Master Plan of Chicago’’; 
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Whereas Municipal Pier was the first of its kind to accommo-
date both the commercial shipping industry and recre-
ation and entertainment for the public, drawing over 3 
million visitors annually; 
Whereas, in 1917, Municipal Pier was adapted to house sev-
eral regiments of soldiers, Red Cross workers, and home 
defense units, and the Pier served as a barracks during 
World War I; 
Whereas Municipal Pier was officially renamed Navy Pier in 
1927 as a tribute to the United States Navy personnel 
who were housed at the Pier during the conflict; 
Whereas, from 1941 to 1947, the Pier was leased to the 
United States Navy as a naval training center for 60,000 
recruits, one of whom was President George H.W. Bush, 
who qualified for military service as a pilot; 
Whereas Navy Pier was the original home to the University 
of Illinois at Chicago from 1946 to 1965, and more than 
100,000 students attended classes during that time; 
Whereas, dubbed ‘‘Harvard on the Rocks’’, the University 
shared the space with the Chicago Police Department’s 
Traffic Division, the North Pier Terminal Company, and 
several military detachments; 
Whereas the Pier was designated a Chicago historic landmark 
in 1977; 
Whereas, between 1978 and 1982, Navy Pier was host to 
ChicagoFest, a summer music festival full of food, fun, 
and festivities; 
Whereas ChicagoFest eventually grew to become the Taste of 
Chicago, drawing millions of guests to the Pier and spur-
ring millions of dollars in economic impact; 
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(C) Alaska Native-serving institution (as 
defined in section 317(b) of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b))). 
(D) Native Hawaiian-serving institution 
(as defined in section 317(b) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059d(b))). 
(E) Predominantly Black Institution (as 
defined in section 318(b) of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059e(b))). 
(F) Native American-serving nontribal in-
stitution (as defined in section 319(b) of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1059f(b))). 
(G) Asian American and Native American 
Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined 
in section 320(b) of the Higher Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059g(b))). 
(9) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Energy. 
(10) 
STATE
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT 
BOARD.—The term ‘‘State workforce development 
board’’ means a State board, as defined in section 
3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 
(29 U.S.C. 3102). 
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H. Res. 55 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 24, 2017. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to pro-
hibit taxpayer funded abortions. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be consid-
ered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill 
are waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader 
and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and 
(2) one motion to recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 5 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 55 
[Report No. 115–5] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded 
abortions. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 23, 2017 
Ms. CHENEY, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit 
taxpayer funded abortions. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 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 previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any 
amendment thereto to final passage without intervening 
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motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Lead-
er or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to re-
commit. 
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House Calendar No. 5 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 55 
[Report No. 115–5] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to 
prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 
JANUARY 23, 2017 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 562 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 11, 2017. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 585) to pro-
vide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, 
increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and 
increased accountability and required discipline for Federal 
supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, 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 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
and on any amendment thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem-
ber of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; 
and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. On any legislative day during the period from 
October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017—
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(a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day 
shall be considered as approved; and 
(b) the Chair may at any time declare the House ad-
journed 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. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform 
the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period ad-
dressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 
8(a) of rule I. 
SEC. 4. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative 
day of October 12, 2017, or October 13, 2017, for the Speak-
er to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as 
though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his des-
ignee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee 
on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant 
to this section. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 91 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 562 
[Report No. 115–345] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistle-
blower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal 
whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required dis-
cipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and 
for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from 
October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consider-
ation of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 10, 2017 
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide 
greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, 
increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, 
and increased accountability and required discipline for 
Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, 
and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during 
the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 
2017; and providing for consideration of motions to sus-
pend the rules. 
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Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 585) 
to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal 
employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower 
protections, and increased accountability and required dis-
cipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whis-
tleblowers, 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 provi-
sions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amend-
ment thereto to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and con-
trolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) 
one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. On any legislative day during the period from 
October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017— 
(a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day 
shall be considered as approved; and 
(b) the Chair may at any time declare the House ad-
journed 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. 
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Whereas Fayetteville State University holds the distinction of 
being the second oldest public school in North Carolina; 
Whereas in the case of Howard University, the institution 
was chartered by Congress on March 2, 1867, in Wash-
ington, DC; 
Whereas Howard University stands today as the most com-
prehensive historically Black college and university in the 
Nation in terms of undergraduate and graduate pro-
grams of study; 
Whereas Howard University has produced numerous Rhodes 
scholars, Truman scholars, Fulbright scholars, Picking 
Fellows, and a Marshall scholar throughout its history; 
Whereas Howard University has graduated some of the most 
accomplished African Americans in history—including, 
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, author Toni 
Morrison, and United States Ambassador Andrew Young; 
Whereas 5 current Members of Congress are graduates of 
Howard University; 
Whereas in the case of Johnson C. Smith University, the in-
stitution was established on April 7, 1867, as the Biddle 
Memorial Institute by Reverend S.C. Alexander and Rev-
erend W.L. Miller in Charlotte, North Carolina; 
Whereas the first football game with African-American play-
ers was played at the Biddle University in 1892—in what 
today is called the Commemorative Classic; 
Whereas Johnson C. Smith is the first historically Black col-
lege and university in the South to offer professional 
courses in education; 
Whereas Johnson C. Smith University has produced numer-
ous politicians including, but not limited to, Eva Clayton, 
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SEC. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to per-
form the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period 
addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under 
clause 8(a) of rule I. 
SEC. 4. It shall be in order at any time on the legisla-
tive day of October 12, 2017, or October 13, 2017, for 
the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend 
the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speak-
er or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader 
or her designee on the designation of any matter for con-
sideration pursuant to this section. 
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House Calendar No. 91 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 562 
[Report No. 115–345] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to 
provide greater whistleblower protections for 
Federal employees, increased awareness of Fed-
eral whistleblower protections, and increased ac-
countability and required discipline for Federal 
supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, 
and for other purposes; providing for proceedings 
during the period from October 16, 2017, 
through October 20, 2017; and providing for con-
sideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
OCTOBER 10, 2017 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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