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in aerial targeting and help to coordinate military 
and intelligence activities. 
(5) In December 2017, Secretary of Defense 
James N. Mattis stated, ‘‘We have gone in to be 
very—to be helpful where we can in identifying how 
you do target analysis and how you make certain 
you hit the right thing.’’. 
(6) The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition 
and the Houthis constitutes, within the meaning of 
section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 
U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hostilities or a situation 
where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly 
indicated by the circumstances into which United 
States Armed Forces have been introduced. 
(7) Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution 
(50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that, ‘‘at any time that 
United States Armed Forces are engaged in hos-
tilities outside the territory of the United States, its 
possessions and territories without a declaration of 
war or specific statutory authorization, such forces 
shall be removed by the President if the Congress so 
directs’’. 
(8) Section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution 
(50 U.S.C. 1547(c)) defines the introduction of 
United States Armed Forces to include ‘‘the assign-
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ment of members of such armed forces to command, 
coordinate, participate in the movement of, or ac-
company the regular or irregular military forces of 
any foreign country or government when such mili-
tary forces are engaged, or there exists an imminent 
threat that such forces will become engaged, in hos-
tilities’’, and activities that the United States is con-
ducting in support of the Saudi-led coalition, includ-
ing aerial refueling and targeting assistance, fall 
within this definition. 
(9) Section 1013 of the Department of State 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 
U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or 
bill to require the removal of United States Armed 
Forces engaged in hostilities without a declaration of 
war or specific statutory authorization shall be con-
sidered in accordance with the expedited procedures 
of section 601(b) of the International Security and 
Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94– 
329; 90 Stat. 765). 
(10) No specific statutory authorization for the 
use of United States Armed Forces with respect to 
the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the 
Houthis in Yemen has been enacted, and no provi-
sion of law explicitly authorizes the provision of tar-
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you do target analysis and how you make certain 
you hit the right thing.’’. 
(6) The conflict between the Saudi-led coalition 
and the Houthis constitutes, within the meaning of 
section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 
U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hostilities or a situation 
where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly 
indicated by the circumstances into which United 
States Armed Forces have been introduced. 
(7) Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution 
(50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that, ‘‘at any time that 
United States Armed Forces are engaged in hos-
tilities outside the territory of the United States, its 
possessions and territories without a declaration of 
war or specific statutory authorization, such forces 
shall be removed by the President if the Congress so 
directs’’. 
(8) Section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution 
(50 U.S.C. 1547(c)) defines the introduction of 
United States Armed Forces to include ‘‘the assign-
ment of members of such armed forces to command, 
coordinate, participate in the movement of, or ac-
company the regular or irregular military forces of 
any foreign country or government when such mili-
tary forces are engaged, or there exists an imminent 
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threat that such forces will become engaged, in hos-
tilities’’, and activities that the United States is con-
ducting in support of the Saudi-led coalition, includ-
ing aerial refueling and targeting assistance, fall 
within this definition. 
(9) Section 1013 of the Department of State 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 
U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or 
bill to require the removal of United States Armed 
Forces engaged in hostilities without a declaration of 
war or specific statutory authorization shall be con-
sidered in accordance with the expedited procedures 
of section 601(b) of the International Security and 
Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94– 
329; 90 Stat. 765). 
(10) No specific statutory authorization for the 
use of United States Armed Forces with respect to 
the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the 
Houthis in Yemen has been enacted, and no provi-
sion of law explicitly authorizes the provision of tar-
geting assistance or of midair refueling services to 
warplanes of Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emir-
ates that are engaged in such conflict. 
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(11) It is in the national security interest of the 
United States to combat anti-Semitism around the 
world because— 
(A) anti-Semitism is a challenge to the 
basic principles of tolerance, pluralism, and de-
mocracy, and the shared values that bind Amer-
icans together; 
(B) there has been a significant amount of 
anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hatred that must 
be most strongly condemned; and 
(C) there is an urgent need to ensure the 
safety and security of Jewish communities, in-
cluding synagogues, schools, cemeteries, and 
other institutions. 
(12) It is in the foreign policy interest of the 
United States to continue to emphasize the impor-
tance of combating anti-Semitism in our bilateral 
and multilateral relations, including with the United 
Nations, European Union institutions, Arab League, 
and the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe. 
(13) Because it is important to the national se-
curity interest of the United States to maintain 
strong bipartisan support for Israel, the only democ-
racy in the Middle East, all attempts to delegitimize 
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and deny Israel’s right to exist must be denounced 
and rejected. 
(14) It is in the national security interest of the 
United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or 
boycotts fostered or imposed by any foreign country 
against other countries friendly to the United States 
or against any United States person. 
SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES 
FROM HOSTILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF 
YEMEN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED 
BY CONGRESS. 
Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 
U.S.C. 1546a) and in accordance with the provisions of 
section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance 
and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94– 
329; 90 Stat. 765), Congress hereby directs the President 
to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in 
or affecting the Republic of Yemen, except United States 
Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at al-Qaeda 
or associated forces, by not later than the date that is 
30 days after the date of the enactment of this joint reso-
lution (unless the President requests and Congress author-
izes a later date), and unless and until a declaration of 
war or specific authorization for such use of United States 
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Armed Forces has been enacted. For purposes of this reso-
lution, in this section, the term ‘‘hostilities’’ includes in- 
flight refueling of, non-United States aircraft conducting 
missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen. 
SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONTINUED 
MILITARY OPERATIONS AND COOPERATION 
WITH ISRAEL. 
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to 
influence or disrupt any military operations and coopera-
tion with Israel. 
SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING INTEL-
LIGENCE SHARING. 
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to 
influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, 
or investigative activities conducted by, or in conjunction 
with, the United States Government involving— 
(1) the collection of intelligence; 
(2) the analysis of intelligence; or 
(3) the sharing of intelligence between the 
United States and any foreign country if the Presi-
dent determines such sharing is appropriate and in 
the national security interests of the United States. 
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SEC. 5. REPORT ON RISKS POSED BY CEASING SAUDI ARA-
BIA SUPPORT OPERATIONS. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit 
to Congress a report assessing the risks posed to United 
States citizens and the civilian population of Saudi Arabia 
and the risk of regional humanitarian crises if the United 
States were to cease support operations with respect to 
the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the 
Houthis in Yemen. 
SEC. 6. REPORT ON INCREASED RISK OF TERRORIST AT-
TACKS TO UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES 
ABROAD, ALLIES, AND THE CONTINENTAL 
UNITED STATES IF SAUDI ARABIA CEASES 
YEMEN-RELATED 
INTELLIGENCE 
SHARING 
WITH THE UNITED STATES. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit 
to Congress a report assessing the increased risk of ter-
rorist attacks on United States Armed Forces abroad, al-
lies, and to the continental United States if the Govern-
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ment of Saudi Arabia were to cease Yemen-related intel-
ligence sharing with the United States. 
Passed the House of Representatives February 13, 
2019. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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or associated forces, by not later than the date that is 
30 days after the date of the enactment of this joint reso-
lution (unless the President requests and Congress author-
izes a later date), and unless and until a declaration of 
war or specific authorization for such use of United States 
Armed Forces has been enacted. For purposes of this reso-
lution, in this section, the term ‘‘hostilities’’ includes in- 
flight refueling, non-United States aircraft conducting 
missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen. 
SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONTINUED 
MILITARY OPERATIONS AND COOPERATION 
WITH ISRAEL. 
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to 
influence or disrupt any military operations and coopera-
tion with Israel. 
SEC. 4. REPORT ON RISKS POSED BY CEASING SAUDI ARA-
BIA SUPPORT OPERATIONS. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit 
to Congress a report assessing the risks posed to United 
States citizens and the civilian population of Saudi Arabia 
and the risk of regional humanitarian crises if the United 
States were to cease support operations with respect to 
the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the 
Houthis in Yemen. 
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stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. The first article of amendment does not 
apply to the political speech of any corporation, partner-
ship, business trust, association, or other business organi-
zation with respect to the making of contributions, ex-
penditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection 
with public elections. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Congress shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, Federal office. 
‘‘SECTION 3. A State shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, State or local office. 
‘‘SECTION 4. Congress shall have power to implement 
and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.’’. 
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IA 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 3 
Expressing support for designation of September 2019 as ‘‘Gospel Music 
Heritage Month’’ and honoring gospel music for its valuable and long-
standing contributions to the culture of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 3, 2019 
Ms. JACKSON LEE submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September 2019 as 
‘‘Gospel Music Heritage Month’’ and honoring gospel 
music for its valuable and longstanding contributions 
to the culture of the United States. 
Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the 
United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; 
Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musi-
cal tradition of the United States and has grown beyond 
its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; 
Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic ori-
gins to touch audiences around the world; 
Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple 
and diverse influences and foundations, including Afri-
can-American spirituals that blended diverse elements 
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SECTION 1. OPPOSITION OF CONGRESS TO SUSPENSION, 
TERMINATION, 
OR 
WITHDRAWAL 
FROM 
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY. 
The President may not suspend, terminate, or with-
draw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, 
done at Washington, DC, April 4, 1949, except by and 
with the advice and consent of the Senate, provided two- 
thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an 
Act of Congress. 
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FUNDS. 
No funds authorized or appropriated by any Act may 
be used to support, directly or indirectly, any efforts on 
the part of any United States Government official to take 
steps to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United 
States from the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Wash-
ington, DC, April 4, 1949, until such time as the Senate 
passes, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of Senators, 
a resolution advising and consenting to the suspension, 
termination, or withdrawal of the United States from the 
treaty, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. 
SEC. 3. NOTIFICATION OF TREATY ACTION. 
The President shall notify the Committee on Foreign 
Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs of the House of Representatives in writing of any 
effort to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United 
States from the North Atlantic Treaty, as soon as possible 
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but in no event later than 48 hours after any such action 
is taken. 
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF LEGAL COUNSEL TO REP-
RESENT CONGRESS. 
Both the Senate Legal Counsel and the General 
Counsel to the House of Representatives are authorized 
to independently or collectively represent Congress in initi-
ating or intervening in any judicial proceedings in any 
Federal court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of Con-
gress in order to oppose any effort to suspend, terminate, 
or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic 
Treaty in a manner inconsistent with this joint resolution. 
SEC. 5. REPORTING REQUIREMENT. 
Any legal counsel operating pursuant to section 4 
shall report as soon as practicable to the Committee on 
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives with re-
spect to any judicial proceedings which the Senate Legal 
Counsel or the General Counsel to the House of Rep-
resentatives, as the case may be, initiates or in which it 
intervenes pursuant to this resolution. 
Æ 
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IA 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 42 
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4, 2019, through 
February 8, 2019, as ‘‘National School Counseling Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2019 
Ms. SA´NCHEZ (for herself, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mrs. DINGELL, and Mr. LANGEVIN) submitted the following 
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
Labor 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 
4, 2019, through February 8, 2019, as ‘‘National School 
Counseling Week’’. 
Whereas the American School Counselor Association has des-
ignated the week of February 4, 2019, through February 
8, 2019, as ‘‘National School Counseling Week’’; 
Whereas school counselors have long advocated that the edu-
cation system of the United States must provide equi-
table opportunities for all students; 
Whereas school counselors have long emphasized the impor-
tance of personal and social development in contributing 
to academic achievement; 
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Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students 
by guiding them through their academic, personal, social, 
and career development; 
Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that 
students are college and career ready and aware of finan-
cial aid and college opportunities; 
Whereas school counselors may encourage students to pursue 
challenging academic courses to prepare them for college 
majors and careers in the science, technology, engineer-
ing, and mathematics fields; 
Whereas school counselors provide support for students whose 
family members have been deployed to conflicts overseas; 
Whereas school counselors help students cope with serious 
and common challenges of growing up, including peer 
pressure, bullying, mental health issues, school violence, 
disciplinary problems, and problems in the home; 
Whereas school counselors are also instrumental in helping 
students, teachers, and parents cope with trauma and 
community and national tragedies; 
Whereas school counselors are among the few professionals in 
a school building that are trained in both education and 
social and emotional development; 
Whereas despite the important contributions of school coun-
selors to student success, counseling positions are not al-
ways protected when local budgets are cut, especially in 
tough economic times; 
Whereas the average student-to-counselor ratio in the Na-
tion’s public schools, 464-to-1, is almost double the 250- 
to-1 ratio recommended by the American School Coun-
selor Association, the National Association for College 
Admission Counseling, and other organizations; 
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Whereas the celebration of ‘‘National School Counseling 
Week’’ would increase awareness of the important and 
necessary role school counselors play in the lives of stu-
dents in the United States; and 
Whereas the week of February 4, 2019, through February 8, 
2019, would be an appropriate week to designate as ‘‘Na-
tional School Counseling Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and recognizes the contributions of 
school counselors to the success of students in the 
Nation’s elementary and secondary schools; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘National School Counseling Week’’ with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote 
awareness of the crucial role school counselors play 
in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contrib-
uting members of society. 
Æ 
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IA 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 43 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United 
States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Treasury, the 
Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices relating to ‘‘Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 
Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. 
DESAULNIER, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. HORSFORD) submitted the following 
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, 
and Ways and Means, 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 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 
title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the 
Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, 
and the Department of Health and Human Services re-
lating to ‘‘Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance’’. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the De-
partment of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and 
the Department of Health and Human Services relating 
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to ‘‘Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance’’ (published 
at 83 Fed. Reg. 38212 (August 3, 2018)), and such rule 
shall have no force or effect. 
Æ 
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