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•HRES 1005 IH 
ment property, which constitute ‘‘government speech’’, 
convey the vestiges of the history of slavery that has di-
vided the United States; 
Whereas the role of government is to promote equal protec-
tion under the Constitution and combat fear, oppression, 
and intimidation; 
Whereas these divisive symbols have historically targeted and 
perpetuated fear, oppression, and intimidation of certain 
groups of Americans; 
Whereas the continued existence of these divisive symbols as 
‘‘government speech’’ is also a denial of equal protection 
under the law; 
Whereas the United States can only be a perfect union where 
all are and feel equally protected under the law; and 
Whereas equal protection under the law promotes a more per-
fect union, fairness, tolerance, peace, and a sense of com-
munity oneness, all unalienable rights enshrined in the 
Constitution: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States can achieve a more 
perfect union— 
(1) through avoidance of ‘‘government speech’’, 
as the State of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Di-
vision, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., which 
promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of 
racism, oppression, and intimidation in the States, 
localities, and territories; 
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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1005 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 
enhancement of unity in America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 15, 2020 
Ms. JACKSON LEE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
regarding the enhancement of unity in America. 
Whereas, on June 18, 2015, the United States Supreme 
Court correctly concluded in Walker III v. Texas Divi-
sion, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (No. 14–144; 
576 U.S., 135 S. Ct. 2239) that messages on State li-
cense plates constitute ‘‘government speech’’, not private 
speech protected by the First Amendment; 
Whereas the Court also held that it is within the authority 
of a State such as Texas to reject messages on State- 
issued license plates, such as a depiction of the Confed-
erate battle flag, that offend the sensibilities of its citi-
zens; 
Whereas divisive symbols, license plates, specialty license 
plates, replicas, and flags on public buildings or govern-
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(2) by immediately abating the use of ‘‘govern-
ment speech’’ through signs, actions, and words that 
promote division and tear at the fabric of the Amer-
ican society; and 
(3) by promoting tolerance and unity by taking 
actions to ensure that ‘‘government speech’’ does not 
foster division, disharmony, intolerance through gov-
ernment-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or 
other symbols whether displayed in public or private. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1020 
Recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the United States 
have shared a close friendship based on shared goals of stability, pros-
perity, and peace in the region, and expressing the sense of the House 
of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a 
strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 24, 2020 
Mr. YOHO (for himself, Mr. CASE, Mr. BACON, Mr. BERA, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. 
GABBARD, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, and Mrs. RADEWAGEN) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the 
United States have shared a close friendship based on 
shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in the 
region, and expressing the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States will continue to re-
main a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. 
Whereas Papua New Guinea became independent on Sep-
tember 16, 1975; 
Whereas Papua New Guinea is a valued security partner of 
the United States, participating in the International Mili-
tary Education and Training (IMET) program, which 
sends members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force 
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public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of 
post-traumatic stress; 
(3) supports efforts by the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to foster 
cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic 
stress, understanding that personal interactions can 
save lives and advance treatment; 
(4) welcomes the efforts of the National Center 
for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder of the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs and local Vet Centers (as 
defined in section 1712A(h) of title 38, United 
States Code) to provide assistance to veterans who 
are suffering from the effects of post-traumatic 
stress; 
(5) encourages the leadership of the Armed 
Forces to support appropriate treatment of men and 
women of the Armed Forces who suffer from post- 
traumatic stress; 
(6) recognizes the impact of post-traumatic 
stress on the spouses and families of members of the 
Armed Forces and veterans; and 
(7) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 
House transmit a copy of this resolution to the Sec-
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retary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of De-
fense. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1008 
Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and 
condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2020 
Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. 
WALTZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Home-
land Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Ameri-
cans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimina-
tion. 
Whereas Iranian Americans serve as government officials, in 
the military, and in law enforcement, working to uphold 
the Constitution of the United States and to protect all 
Americans; 
Whereas Iranian Americans uphold democratic values and be-
lieve in the pillars of America—life, liberty, and the pur-
suit of happiness; 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset 
Act of 2024’’. 
SEC. 
2. 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
PRESERVATION 
OF 
THE 
RECORDS OF CONGRESS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— 
(1) the term ‘‘Archivist’’ means the Archivist of 
the United States; 
(2) the term ‘‘Clerk’’ means the Clerk of the 
House of Representatives; 
(3) the term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of 
the Center for Legislative Archives of the National 
Archives, or any successor thereto; 
(4) the term ‘‘Member of Congress’’ means a 
Member of the Senate or the House of Representa-
tives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, 
and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; 
and 
(5) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of the Senate. 
(b) REPORTING.—Not later than February 1 of the 
second calendar year beginning after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, and every calendar year thereafter, the 
Director shall submit to the Archivist, the Secretary, and
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shorter lines and practices that follow public health 
guidelines of social distancing; 
(8) calls for the Election Assistance Commis-
sion (EAC) to prioritize any disbursements under 
the Help America Vote Act of 2002 grants to 
States, territories, and localities that are severely af-
fected by COVID–19 and to other jurisdictions seek-
ing funds to implement election policies relating to 
voting during the COVID–19 pandemic; 
(9) recommends that the EAC create a bipar-
tisan ‘‘National Election Task Force’’ to support 
and protect the elections held in November 2020 and 
voting systems from the threats posed by the 
COVID–19 pandemic and fight voter suppression by 
recommending and mandating measures relating to 
safe voting procedures, security, and funding; and 
(10) implores election administration officials to 
implement these policies, especially in communities 
that have been disproportionately impacted by and 
have high cases of COVID–19. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 100 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate and 
service provider for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older 
adults, caregivers, and their families. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2019 
Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. MOORE, 
Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. 
PAPPAS, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Miss RICE of New York, Ms. BROWNLEY 
of California, Mr. RYAN, Mr. VEASEY, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. 
TURNER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 
ESHOO, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, 
Ms. FUDGE, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. LONG, Mr. 
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, 
Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. WALDEN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in 
addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading 
advocate and service provider for children and adults 
with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers, and 
their families. 
Whereas, on April 22, 1919, an organization now known as 
Easterseals was formed to highlight and address the 
health care and service needs of children with disabilities; 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1011 
Celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United States 
and Romania. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2020 
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. MEEKS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the 
United States and Romania. 
Whereas the United States marks the significance of 140 
years of diplomatic relations with Romania and congratu-
lates Romania on its achievements as a stable and vi-
brant democracy and its commitment to being a respon-
sible member of the international community; 
Whereas the United States regards Romania as a critical 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally in Cen-
tral and Southeast Europe; 
Whereas the United States supports Romania’s significant 
contribution to NATO’s collective defense, including its 
decision to host the Aegis Ashore missile defense site in 
Deveselu and meeting the NATO target of spending 2 
percent of GDP on defense; 
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Whereas, in 1945, Easterseals expanded its children-focused 
mission by opening its programs and services to include 
adults to meet the emerging and increasing needs of re-
turning World War II veterans and other adults with dis-
abilities; 
Whereas, since its inception, Easterseals has strongly advo-
cated for essential services and supports for individuals 
with disabilities and diverse needs, including by authoring 
a 1931 ‘‘Bill of Rights’’ for children with disabilities that 
led to government-funded disability services and by in-
creasing public awareness and support through its suc-
cessful ‘‘seals’’ and other national campaigns; 
Whereas Easterseals has grown from its humble Elyria, Ohio, 
beginnings to become a network of leading nonprofit or-
ganizations in States across the country who deliver high- 
quality local services and supports to help children and 
adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers, 
and their families achieve milestones, live independently, 
and fully participate in their communities; 
Whereas Easterseals is a strong partner with local and State 
governments, the Federal Government, corporations, 
foundations, and other sectors to provide or connect indi-
viduals and families to early childhood education and 
intervention services, employment assistance and place-
ment, transportation solutions, mental health services, 
respite, camping and recreation, and caregiving and 
aging supports; and 
Whereas, on April 22, 2019, Easterseals will celebrate 100 
years as it continues the mission and commitment to 
service envisioned by its founder, Edgar Allen, a parent, 
businessman, and Rotarian who concluded that ‘‘Your life 
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and mine shall be valued not by what we take, but by 
what we give.’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes Easterseals for its impact over the past 100 years 
in the lives of millions of Americans and for its commit-
ment to expanding possibilities for children and adults 
with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others to ensure 
that everyone can live, learn, work, and play in our com-
munities. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1013 
Resolving that jurisdictions seeking to dismantle or reduce funding for the 
jurisdiction’s police force should not unduly burden residents who seek 
to defend themselves. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2020 
Mr. FULCHER (for himself and Mr. RIGGLEMAN) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Resolving that jurisdictions seeking to dismantle or reduce 
funding for the jurisdiction’s police force should not un-
duly burden residents who seek to defend themselves. 
Whereas the killing of George Floyd was a horrific and des-
picable act; 
Whereas racism in any form is wrong and should not be tol-
erated; 
Whereas adequate and accountable police departments are 
vital to helping people to defend themselves and their 
property; and 
Whereas the right to defend oneself is a God-given natural 
right enshrined in the Constitution and upheld in English 
common law and recent Supreme Court cases: Now, 
therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That— 
(1) any jurisdiction in the United States, which 
seeks to dismantle or reduce funding for a police 
force, should undertake a review of its local rules to 
ensure such rules do not place an undue burden on 
its residents who seek to defend themselves, includ-
ing the legal purchase of a firearm and any training 
services such individuals choose; 
(2) such a review should be based on the stand-
ards set forth by the Supreme Court in the cases 
District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chi-
cago, which confirmed the Second Amendment to 
the Constitution to be an individual right and that 
no law can prohibit an individual from possessing 
and using a firearm in the home for self-defense; 
and 
(3) any jurisdiction which seeks to dismantle or 
reduce funding for police agencies must ensure they 
remove rules that hinder individual gun ownership or 
access to firearms. 
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(2) the position of Black women is unique in 
this country, and therefore deserves specific, focused 
intervention to bring about equality of access, oppor-
tunity, and justice; 
(3) any legislation passed in the House of Rep-
resentatives to remedy racial inequities in the United 
States, especially those present in the criminal jus-
tice system, must include reforms to address con-
cerns for Black women; and 
(4) the creation of a commission to study the 
status of Black women and girls, and the social and 
systemic barriers they face, would aid in reducing 
those barriers, and identifying reforms that would 
encourage more fair and equal treatment for Black 
women and all people. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1015 
Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses and calling on 
local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stake-
holders to commence outdoor races immediately. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2020 
Mr. WALKER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses 
and calling on local authorities and governors to work 
with racetrack owners and stakeholders to commence 
outdoor races immediately. 
Whereas there are over 1,200 racetracks in the country; 
Whereas the racing industry contributes a significant number 
of jobs across several sectors including automobile manu-
facturing and food services, a vital source of economic 
growth, at a time when the unemployment rate was most 
recently reported at 13.3 percent; 
Whereas the racing industry has a long history of providing 
entertainment throughout the United States; 
Whereas racetrack owners and stakeholders have indicated a 
willingness to comply with appropriate health safety 
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standards in order to continue races while maintaining 
social distancing protocols; 
Whereas health experts have stated the risk of COVID–19 in-
fection is significantly lower outdoors; 
Whereas racetrack venues range from 500 to 1,500 acres, en-
suring space to accommodate social distancing protocols; 
and 
Whereas inconsistent reopening plans have led to several 
racetracks being forced to close and cancel events, trig-
gering thousands of dollars in lost investments: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes all speedways as essential busi-
nesses; and 
(2) calls on local authorities and Governors to 
work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to 
commence outdoor races immediately. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1016 
Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Frederick Warmbier 
and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human 
rights abuses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2020 
Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself and Mr. CHABOT) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Fred-
erick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean re-
gime for their continued human rights abuses. 
Whereas Otto Frederick Warmbier was born on December 
12, 1994, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Fred and Cindy 
Warmbier; 
Whereas, upon his graduation as Salutatorian from Wyoming 
High School in 2013, Otto attended the University of 
Virginia; 
Whereas, on December 29, 2015, Otto flew to North Korea 
as part of a guided tour; 
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Whereas, on January 2, 2016, the Government of the Demo-
cratic People’s Republic of Korea arrested Otto 
Warmbier for false charges of ‘‘subversion’’ and commit-
ting a ‘‘hostile act’’; 
Whereas, on March 16, 2016, Otto Warmbier was convicted 
and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor; 
Whereas, as a result of his mistreatment at the hands of 
North Korean authorities, Otto Warmbier suffered a seri-
ous medical emergency which placed him into a comatose 
state, and the North Korean authorities failed to report 
the deterioration of Otto Warmbier’s physical condition 
to United States authorities; 
Whereas, on June 13, 2017, after 17 months in captivity, the 
United States Department of State announced that it 
had secured the release of Otto Warmbier, whereupon he 
was medically evacuated from North Korea in a comatose 
state to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center; 
Whereas, on June 19, 2017, Otto Warmbier died in the hos-
pital as a result of the mistreatment at the hands of the 
Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of 
Korea; 
Whereas, on December 24, 2018, the United States District 
Court for the District of Columbia concluded that the 
Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of 
Korea was responsible for the ‘‘torture, hostage taking, 
and extrajudicial killing’’ of Otto Warmbier; 
Whereas, on December 18, 2019, the United Nations General 
Assembly condemned ‘‘the long-standing and ongoing sys-
tematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights 
in and by’’ North Korea in an annual resolution; and 
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