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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 977 
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2018, as ‘‘National 
Whistleblower Appreciation Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 28, 2018 
Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. BLUM, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Miss 
RICE of New York, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. RASKIN) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2018, 
as ‘‘National Whistleblower Appreciation Day’’. 
Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 
10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct 
that was harmful to the United States; 
Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported 
the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by re-
leasing Government records and authorizing payment for 
legal expenses incurred by the whistleblowers incurred in 
defending against a retaliatory criminal libel lawsuit 
brought against them; 
Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full 
support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Conti-
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nental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistle-
blower legislation in the United States that read: ‘‘Re-
solved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service 
of the United States, as well as all other the inhabitants 
thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or 
other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or mis-
demeanors committed by any officers or persons in the 
service of these states, which may come to their knowl-
edge’’; 
Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputa-
tions by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper 
authorities; 
Whereas in providing the proper authorities with lawful dis-
closures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United 
States billions of dollars each year and serve the public 
interest by ensuring that the United States remains an 
ethical and safe place; and 
Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to en-
courage, in accordance with Federal law (including the 
Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) 
and consistent with the protection of classified informa-
tion (including sources and methods of detection of clas-
sified information), honest and good faith reporting of 
misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to 
the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House— 
(1) designates ‘‘National Whistleblower Appre-
ciation Day’’; and 
(2) ensures that the Federal Government imple-
ments the intent of the Founding Fathers, as re-
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 979 
Expressing support for the Iranian people’s continuing protests, fundamental 
human rights, and the desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear 
republic in Iran. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 29, 2018 
Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself and Mr. POE of Texas) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the Iranian people’s continuing pro-
tests, fundamental human rights, and the desire for a 
democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic in Iran. 
Whereas Iran is a member of the United Nations, and is a 
signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 
and the International Covenant on Civil and Political 
Rights, among other international human rights treaties; 
Whereas in violation of these and other international obliga-
tions, Iranian regime officials continue to violate the fun-
damental human rights of the Iranian people, including 
ongoing, systematic, and serious restrictions of freedom 
of peaceful assembly and association and freedom of 
opinion and expression, including the continuing closures 
of media outlets, arrests of journalists, and the censor-
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ship of expression in online forums such as blogs and 
websites; 
Whereas the Department of State 2017 International Reli-
gious Freedom Report states that ‘‘According to the spe-
cial rapporteur’s August 14 report, adherents of recog-
nized religions . . . continue to face severe restrictions 
and discrimination, and are reportedly prosecuted for 
peacefully manifesting their religious beliefs.’’; 
Whereas, on June 13, 2018, Iranian authorities again de-
tained prominent lawyer and human rights activist 
Nasrin Sotoudeh; 
Whereas according to Amnesty International, on June 18, 
2018, 51-year-old Sufi bus driver, Mohammad Salas, was 
executed after a grossly unfair trial, and Secretary of 
State Mike Pompeo strongly condemned this execution; 
Whereas senior governmental, military, and public security 
officials in Iran have continued ordering, and committing 
egregious human rights violations that, in many cases, 
represent official policies of the Iranian regime; 
Whereas, on December 28, 2017, popular protests against 
the Iranian regime began in the city of Mashhad and 
rapidly spread throughout the country, in the most sig-
nificant anti-government protests in Iran since June 
2009; 
Whereas through the protests and slogans the peoples of Iran 
have demonstrated that neither military intervention nor 
economic and political concessions to the present viable 
alternatives in resolving the Iranian crisis; instead articu-
lating their desire for the establishment of a democratic, 
secular, non-nuclear republic in Iran; 
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H. Res. 996 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 17, 2018. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolu-
tion 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 consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 6147) making appropriations for the Department of 
the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. The 
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of 
order against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. An amendment in the nature of 
a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 
115–81 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in 
the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be 
considered as the original bill for the purpose of further
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 97 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 
Mr. ROYCE of California (for himself and Mr. ENGEL) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Com-
mittee’’), 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 $15,968,664 for the One Hundred Fif-
teenth Congress. 
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $7,984,332 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2018; and 
(2) not more than $7,984,332 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2019. 
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 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 980 
Expressing support for the designation of July 13 as Collector Car Apprecia-
tion Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic 
and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological 
achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 3, 2018 
Mr. POSEY (for himself and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 13 as Col-
lector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the 
collection and restoration of historic and classic cars 
is an important part of preserving the technological 
achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 
Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic 
automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion 
and as a means of individual expression; 
Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes the effect 
that the more than 100-year history of the automobile 
has had on the economic progress of the United States 
and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the 
restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; 
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Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of auto-
mobiles is an activity shared across generations and 
across all segments of society; 
Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses 
have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of 
the heritage of the United States by encouraging the res-
toration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; 
Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high- 
skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and 
Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, 
photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits 
that have become part of the popular culture of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Collector Car 
Appreciation Day’’; 
(2) recognizes that the collection and restora-
tion of historic and classic cars is an important part 
of preserving the technological achievements and cul-
tural heritage of the United States; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to engage in events and commemorations of Col-
lector Car Appreciation Day that create opportuni-
ties for collector car owners to educate young people 
about the importance of preserving the cultural her-
itage of the United States, including through the 
collection and restoration of collector cars. 
Æ 
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records (including telephone and electronic mail records), 
correspondence, and other communications, or any portion 
of any such communications, to the extent that any such 
one or more items are within the possession of the Presi-
dent or the Secretary, respectively, and refer to the fol-
lowing: 
(1) The health and welfare of children forcibly 
separated from their parents or guardians as a re-
sult of the President’s ‘‘zero tolerance’’ policy. 
(2) The long-term implications of the Presi-
dent’s ‘‘zero tolerance’’ policy on the health of chil-
dren described in paragraph (1). 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 984 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the use of con-
tinuing resolutions to fund defense-related activities erodes military readi-
ness and poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the 
United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 6, 2018 
Mr. TAYLOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Appropriations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the use of continuing resolutions to fund defense-related 
activities erodes military readiness and poses an unac-
ceptable risk to the national security of the United 
States. 
Whereas the United States faces an extraordinarily high 
number of security threats for which the Armed Forces 
must be prepared; 
Whereas the impacts of a continuing resolution on Depart-
ment of Defense training begin immediately and can re-
sult in unrecoverable lost training days which ultimately 
reduce the overall effectiveness of subsequent training 
evolutions; 
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Whereas the effects of a continuing resolution on military 
readiness and maintenance grow exponentially over time 
and erode restoration initiatives that are vital to the ca-
pability and lethality of the force in the event of conflict 
with major-power adversaries; 
Whereas continuing resolutions adversely affect Department 
of Defense personnel by disrupting hiring and recruit-
ment programs resulting in critical vacancies, delays in 
workforce development, and unnecessary burdens on mili-
tary members and their families; and 
Whereas the negative effects of continuing resolutions extend 
to Department of Defense contracting efforts, leading to 
mandatory contract renegotiations, increased demands 
and burdens on the acquisition workforce, schedule 
delays, increased costs, and reduce the Federal Govern-
ment’s reliability among vendors: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) finds that continuing resolutions erode mili-
tary readiness and pose an unacceptable risk to the 
national security of the United States; and 
(2) affirms that Congress should pass all de-
fense-related appropriations for a fiscal year prior to 
the beginning of such fiscal year. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 985 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 11, 2018. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolu-
tion 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 consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 50) to provide for additional safeguards with respect 
to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes. The 
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of 
order against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amend-
ment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered 
as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. 
The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are
•HRES 985 EH 
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 motion except: (1) one hour of 
debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources; 
and (2) one motion to recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 986 
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition 
Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 10, 2018 
Ms. SA´NCHEZ (for herself, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. GARAMENDI, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. WELCH, Ms. DELAURO, 
Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. POCAN, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. 
AGUILAR, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. JONES, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. JOHN-
SON of Georgia, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. HAS-
TINGS, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. GOMEZ, 
Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. HANABUSA) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman 
Lineman Recognition Day. 
Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a 
daily basis; 
Whereas journeyman linemen put their lives on the line every 
day to assure safe and reliable power for the American 
people; 
Whereas journeyman linemen work at heights and in close 
proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies 
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they often work extremely long hours under sometimes 
dangerous conditions to restore power; 
Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was 
killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old; 
Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while trou-
bleshooting an electrical outage; and 
Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first 
responders who have given their lives in the line of duty 
along with those who provide skillful service in times of 
local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of Journeyman 
Lineman Recognition Day; 
(2) honors and recognizes the contributions of 
the countless individuals who often place themselves 
in harm’s way to serve their communities; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day 
with appropriate reflection. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 989 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 12, 2018. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolu-
tion 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 consideration of the bill 
(H.R. 6237) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2018 
and 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of 
the United States Government, the Community Management 
Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and 
Disability System, and for other purposes. The first reading 
of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be 
confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem-
ber of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the 
nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, it shall be
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in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Com-
mittee Print 115–80. That amendment in the nature of a 
substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are 
waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of 
a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the re-
port of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 
Each such amendment may be offered only in the order 
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not 
be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question in the House or in the 
Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such 
amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of 
the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report 
the bill to the House with such amendments as may have 
been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in 
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of 
the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of 
a substitute made in order as original text. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
•HRES 989 EH 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.