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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 124 
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging 
the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico’s 
electrical grid. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 
Mr. TORRES of New York (for himself, Mr. HERNA´NDEZ, Mr. SOTO, and Ms. 
VELA´ZQUEZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, 
and urging the Federal Government to expedite the re-
building of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid. 
Whereas the people of Puerto Rico continue to endure fre-
quent power outages, unreliable service, and high energy 
costs, which adversely affect the quality of life, health, 
safety, and economic stability of more than 3,000,000 
American citizens; 
Whereas, since Hurricane Maria made landfall in 2017, the 
people of Puerto Rico continue to have an unreliable elec-
trical grid; 
Whereas Puerto Rico is continuing to face a humanitarian 
crisis; 
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•HRES 124 IH 
Whereas the current state of the electric grid hinders the eco-
nomic growth and development of Puerto Rico, resulting 
in the loss of millions of dollars; 
Whereas Congress has appropriated billions of dollars for the 
rebuilding of the electrical grid, but a small amount of 
funds have been expended; 
Whereas issues related to workforce capacity, supply chain, 
and regulations have delayed the reconstruction of a sus-
tainable electric grid; 
Whereas progress has been slow, frustration is widespread, 
and residents are still waiting for substantial improve-
ments; 
Whereas the United States has a responsibility to support 
Puerto Rico and ensure that its residents receive equi-
table treatment and investment in infrastructure; 
Whereas the people of Puerto Rico urgently need the contin-
ued support of the Federal Government to rebuild the 
electrical grid and address other infrastructure projects; 
and 
Whereas rebuilding the electrical grid of Puerto Rico is one 
of the most urgent infrastructure needs in the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commits to supporting the people of Puerto 
Rico and assisting in restoring the island to its full 
potential; and 
(2) urges the President and Federal agencies to 
take immediate and decisive action to address the 
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•HRES 124 IH 
electric grid crisis in Puerto Rico and support efforts 
to build a more resilient system. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 127 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of the Treas-
ury to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Rep-
resentatives relating to the Department of Government Efficiency’s access 
to the Treasury payment systems and confidential taxpayer information. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 
Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. NEAL, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. LAR-
SON of Connecticut, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Ms. SEWELL, 
Ms. DELBENE, Ms. CHU, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. BOYLE of Penn-
sylvania, Mr. BEYER, Mr. EVANS of Pennsylvania, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. 
PANETTA, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mr. SUOZZI) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Sec-
retary of the Treasury to transmit, respectively, certain 
documents to the House of Representatives relating to 
the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to 
the Treasury payment systems and confidential taxpayer 
information. 
Resolved, That the President of the United States is 
requested, and the Secretary of the Treasury is directed, 
to transmit, to the extent that such documents are in the 
possession of the President or the Secretary, to the House 
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•HRES 127 IH 
of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date 
of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, 
record, audio recording, memorandum, call log, cor-
respondence (electronic or otherwise), activity logs, audit 
trails, audit logs, written agreements, or other commu-
nication or any portion of any such communication, that 
refers or relates to the following: 
(1) Access to, or usage of, the Treasury pay-
ment systems by the Department of Government Ef-
ficiency (hereafter referred to as ‘‘DOGE’’), Elon 
Musk, or any member of his team. 
(2) Access to, or usage of, confidential tax re-
turns or return information (within the meaning of 
section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 
and including, but not limited to, social security 
numbers, names, addresses, type of tax, tax year, 
and tax debt owed) by DOGE, Elon Musk, or any 
member of his team. 
(3) Screenshots taken of Treasury payment sys-
tems data or records by DOGE, Elon Musk, or any 
member of his team. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 129 
Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, as the first 
ever ‘‘Gulf of America Day’’ and celebrating the importance of changing 
the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 
Mr. ALFORD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of February 9, 2025, 
as the first ever ‘‘Gulf of America Day’’ and celebrating 
the importance of changing the Gulf of Mexico to the 
Gulf of America. 
Whereas, on January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Ex-
ecutive Order 14172 (‘‘Restoring Names That Honor 
American Greatness’’), which required the Secretary of 
the Interior, acting pursuant to take all appropriate ac-
tions to rename as the ‘‘Gulf of America’’ the United 
States Continental Shelf area bounded on the northeast, 
north, and northwest by the States of Texas, Louisiana, 
Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida and extending to the 
seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba in the area for-
merly named as the Gulf of Mexico; 
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•HRES 137 EH 
to become an American hero, and became a legend known 
in the House Press Gallery: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House Press Gallery (Rooms H–315, 
H–316, H–317, H–318, and H–319 of the United States 
Capitol) is designated as the ‘‘Frederick Douglass Press Gal-
lery’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 129 IH 
Whereas the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has 
long been an integral asset to the once burgeoning Na-
tion and has remained an indelible part of America; 
Whereas February 9, 2025, marks President Trump’s first 
visit to the Gulf of America since its renaming; and 
Whereas, as President Trump restores American pride in the 
history of American greatness, it is fitting and appro-
priate for this great Nation to come together and com-
memorate this momentous occasion and the renaming of 
the Gulf of America: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of the 
first ever ‘‘Gulf of America Day’’; and 
(2) celebrates the importance of changing the 
Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 12 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consider-
ation of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House 
after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular 
appropriation bill for the next fiscal year. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 3, 2025 
Mr. WITTMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to 
provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any 
year unless the House has approved each regular appro-
priation bill for the next fiscal year. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Stay on Sched-
ule (S.O.S.) Resolution’’. 
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•HRES 12 IH 
SEC. 2. PROHIBITING RECESS DURING AUGUST UNTIL AP-
PROVAL OF ALL REGULAR APPROPRIATION 
BILLS. 
Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representa-
tives is amended by adding at the end the following new 
clause: 
‘‘Concurrent resolution providing for adjournment 
during August 
‘‘13. If by July 31 of any calendar year the House 
has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for 
the fiscal year which begins on October 1 of that calendar 
year, it shall not be in order to consider a concurrent reso-
lution to provide that the House stand adjourned during 
any day occurring during August of that calendar year 
until the House has passed each such bill. For purposes 
of this clause, term ‘regular appropriation bill’ means any 
annual appropriation bill which is under the jurisdiction 
of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropria-
tions of the House of Representatives (as may be provided 
under the Rules for the fiscal year involved).’’. 
Æ 
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•HRES 137 RH 
Whereas, during the Civil War, Douglass was a recruiter for 
the first African-American Army regiment; 
Whereas Douglass met twice with President Lincoln, first 
about the pay and treatment of Black soldiers and then to 
discuss the President’s desire to assist escaping slaves; 
Whereas after Douglass’ Rochester home was destroyed by fire 
(which Douglass believed resulted from arson), he moved 
his family to Anacostia in Washington, DC; 
Whereas, in 1870, Douglass was asked to become editor of the 
New National Era, which chronicled the progress of Blacks 
throughout the United States, and he later bought the 
paper; 
Whereas Douglass was the first Black reporter allowed into the 
Capitol press galleries, where journalists watch lawmakers 
on the floors of the Senate and the House of Representa-
tives; 
Whereas Douglass was a member of the congressional press gal-
leries from 1871–1875; 
Whereas Douglass reported on House and Senate legislation 
regularly to update the African-American community dur-
ing Reconstruction following the 13th, 14th, and 15th 
Amendments to the Constitution; 
Whereas Douglass was recorded frequently in the congressional 
directory and spent a significant amount of time writing 
and studying from the House Press Gallery; 
Whereas Douglass often visited the Capitol following his time 
as a member of the congressional press galleries; 
Whereas Douglass delivered the keynote speech at the unveiling 
of the Emancipation Memorial in Washington’s Lincoln 
Park; 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 131 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the 
One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 
Mr. GUEST (for himself and Mr. DESAULNIER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Ethics in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (here-
after 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 Rep-
resentatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more 
than $9,276,290 for the One Hundred Nineteenth Con-
gress. 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 140 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and 
Workforce in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 14, 2025 
Mr. WALBERG (for himself and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Admin-
istration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Education and Workforce in the One Hundred Nine-
teenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Education and 
Workforce (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 ex-
penses, not more than $22,033,322.00 for the One Hun-
dred Nineteenth Congress. 
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•HRES 131 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $4,530,566 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2025, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2026; and 
(2) not more than $4,745,724 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2026, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2027. 
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. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 132 
Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence 
against a special government employee. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 
Ms. MACE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ethics 
RESOLUTION 
Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for 
inciting violence against a special government employee. 
Whereas Elon Reeve Musk is a successful businessman serv-
ing as a special government employee; 
Whereas Elon Reeve Musk is working expeditiously as part 
of the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization 
(commonly referred to as the Department of Government 
Efficiency), alongside President Donald J. Trump, to 
root out waste, fraud, and abuse in the Federal Govern-
ment; 
Whereas Representative Robert Garcia referred to Elon 
Reeve Musk, a special government employee, as a ‘‘dick’’ 
during a hearing entitled ‘‘The War on Waste: Stamping 
Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud’’ held 
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•HRES 132 IH 
by the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Effi-
ciency on February 12, 2025; 
Whereas Representative Robert Garcia escalated his rhetoric 
on CNN News Central on February 12, 2025, calling on 
fellow members of the Democratic Party to ‘‘bring actual 
weapons to this bar fight’’ against Elon Reeve Musk, a 
special government employee; 
Whereas in stating that his fellow members of the Demo-
cratic Party should ‘‘bring actual weapons’’ to fight 
against Elon Reeve Musk, Representative Robert Garcia 
attempted to incite violence against a special government 
employee of the Federal Government; 
Whereas the leadership of the Democratic Party has failed to 
condemn Representative Robert Garcia’s attempts to in-
cite violence against Elon Reeve Musk, a special govern-
ment employee; 
Whereas violence, threats of violence, or attempts to incite vi-
olence against Federal employees should not be tolerated 
in the House of Representatives; and 
Whereas Representative Robert Garcia’s attempt to incite vi-
olence against a special government employee affects the 
dignity and integrity of the proceedings of the House: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) Representative Robert Garcia of California 
be censured; 
(2) Representative Robert Garcia forthwith 
present himself in the well of the House of Rep-
resentatives for the pronouncement of censure; and 
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(3) Representative Robert Garcia be censured 
with the public reading of this resolution by the 
Speaker. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 134 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible 
policies. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 
Mr. MCGOVERN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance 
responsible policies. 
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res-
olution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in 
the House of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible 
policies. All points of order against consideration of the 
bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute received for printing in the portion of the Congres-
sional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of 
rule XVIII dated at least one day before the day of consid-
eration of H.R. 185, if submitted by the ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered 
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•HRES 134 IH 
as adopted. If more than one such amendment is sub-
mitted, then only the last amendment submitted shall be 
considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be con-
sidered 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 majority leader and 
minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one 
motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX and clause 8 of rule 
XX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 185. 
SEC. 3. The Clerk shall transmit to the Senate a mes-
sage that the House has passed H.R. 185 no later than 
one week after passage. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 137 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 9, 2025. 
Whereas Frederick Douglass was born to an enslaved family 
in 1818; 
Whereas Douglass bravely escaped slavery in 1838, and spent 
much of his adult life as a journalist in Rochester, New 
York; 
Whereas Douglass published his first newspaper, The North 
Star, using his own money in the pre-Civil War era; 
Whereas Douglass was known for fiercely opposing slavery, 
championing equal rights and women’s rights, and for 
being a forceful speaker; 
Whereas, during the Civil War, Douglass was a recruiter for 
the first African-American Army regiment; 
Whereas Douglass met twice with President Lincoln, first 
about the pay and treatment of Black soldiers and then 
to discuss the President’s desire to assist escaping slaves; 
Whereas after Douglass’ Rochester home was destroyed by 
fire (which Douglass believed resulted from arson), he 
moved his family to Anacostia in Washington, DC; 
Whereas, in 1870, Douglass was asked to become editor of 
the New National Era, which chronicled the progress of
•HRES 137 EH 
Blacks throughout the United States, and he later 
bought the paper; 
Whereas Douglass was the first Black reporter allowed into 
the Capitol press galleries, where journalists watch law-
makers on the floors of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives; 
Whereas Douglass was a member of the congressional press 
galleries from 1871–1875; 
Whereas Douglass reported on House and Senate legislation 
regularly to update the African-American community 
during Reconstruction following the 13th, 14th, and 15th 
Amendments to the Constitution; 
Whereas Douglass was recorded frequently in the congres-
sional directory and spent a significant amount of time 
writing and studying from the House Press Gallery; 
Whereas Douglass often visited the Capitol following his time 
as a member of the congressional press galleries; 
Whereas Douglass delivered the keynote speech at the unveil-
ing of the Emancipation Memorial in Washington’s Lin-
coln Park; 
Whereas, in 2007, Douglass was recognized by placing a 
plaque and painting of him in his honor in the House 
Press Gallery; 
Whereas, in 2012, Congress passed and the President signed 
Public Law 112–174, which directed Frederick Douglass’ 
statue placement in the Capitol Visitor Center’s Emanci-
pation Hall; and 
Whereas Douglass was a pioneer in journalism who broke 
through glass ceilings throughout one of the most crucial 
times in American history, exhibited great perseverance