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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 667 
Providing for bipartisan subpoena authority during the 116th Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 30, 2019 
Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for bipartisan subpoena authority during the 116th 
Congress. 
Resolved, That during the 116th Congress: 
(1) In all matters referred to by the Speaker in 
her announcement of September 24, 2019, the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on the Judiciary or any other committee involved 
shall have coequal subpoena power. 
(2) Subpoenas may be authorized under this 
paragraph by the chairman and the ranking minor-
ity member acting jointly, or, if either declines to 
act, by the other acting alone, except that in the 
event either so declines, either shall have the right 
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to refer to the committee for decision the question 
whether such authority shall be so exercised and the 
committee shall be convened promptly to render that 
decision. 
(3) Subpoenas and interrogatories so authorized 
may be issued over the signature of the chairman, 
or ranking minority member, or any member des-
ignated by either of them, and may be served by any 
person designated by the chairman, or ranking mi-
nority member, or any member designated by either 
of them. The chairman, or ranking minority mem-
ber, or any member designated by either of them 
(or, with respect to any deposition, answer to inter-
rogatory, or affidavit, any person authorized by law 
to administer oaths) may administer oaths to any 
witness. 
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ation of the resolution (H. Res. 660) directing certain 
committees to continue their ongoing investigations as 
part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into 
whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Rep-
resentatives to exercise its Constitutional power to im-
peach Donald John Trump, President of the United 
States of America, and for other purposes. The first read-
ing of the resolution shall be dispensed with. All points 
of order against the resolution and against its consider-
ation are waived. General debate shall be confined to the 
resolution and shall not exceed four hours equally divided 
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Rules. After general debate the reso-
lution shall be considered for amendment under the five- 
minute rule. At the conclusion of consideration of the reso-
lution for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report 
the resolution to the House with such amendments as may 
have been adopted. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the resolution and amendments thereto 
to adoption without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 670 
Commemorating the 30th annual event of the All Souls Procession in Tucson, 
Arizona, and calling for an end to migrant deaths along the United 
States-Mexico border. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 31, 2019 
Mr. GRIJALVA 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 
Commemorating the 30th annual event of the All Souls Pro-
cession in Tucson, Arizona, and calling for an end to 
migrant deaths along the United States-Mexico border. 
Whereas, on November 2 each year, the United States cele-
brates All Souls’ Day, also known as Dı´a de los Muertos 
or Day of the Dead, to honor friends, family members, 
and loved ones who have passed; 
Whereas the All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona, orga-
nized by Many Mouths, One Stomach, will be celebrating 
its 30th annual event on November 3, 2019; 
Whereas, the All Souls Procession began in 1990 under the 
leadership of local Tucson artist, Susan Johnson, and has 
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Whereas Soviet-imposed communist rule in Central and East-
ern Europe left the region with a significant infrastruc-
ture deficit, especially in the realm of north-south trans-
portation and energy lines; 
Whereas the current state of infrastructure in Central and 
Eastern Europe nations restricts energy, water, and tele-
communications interconnectivity across the region; 
Whereas the infrastructure deficit leaves these nations overly 
dependent on Russia for their energy and additional eco-
nomic needs; 
Whereas Russia seeks to undermine democratic institutions 
and liberty in Europe through hybrid means, including 
using energy as a tool for coercion; 
Whereas Russian gas pipeline projects, such as Nord Stream 
II and Turk Stream, are political and seek to undermine 
Europe’s energy security; 
Whereas the Three Seas Initiative provides a positive alter-
native for financing for transport, energy and digital 
connectivity projects in the Three Seas region to China’s 
17+1 and Belt and Road Initiatives, which have exported 
corruption, debt traps, and poor labor and environmental 
standards; 
Whereas diversification of energy sources and supply routes, 
including development of renewable energy sources and 
technology, is critical to bolstering energy security; 
Whereas members of the Three Seas Initiative have 
prioritized key energy projects such as the Krk, Croatia 
LNG terminal, Gas Interconnector Republic of Poland- 
Republic of Lithuania, the Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary- 
Austria (BRUA) gas interconnector, and other cross-bor-
der interconnections;
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brought together people from across the Tucson commu-
nity; 
Whereas the All Souls Procession was created to serve the 
public need to mourn, reflect, and celebrate the universal 
experience of death, through their ancestors, loved ones, 
and the living, and culminates in the ceremonial burning 
of a large urn filled with hopes, offerings, and wishes of 
the public for those who have passed; 
Whereas the All Souls Procession has grown to become one 
of the largest community-created, noncommercial proces-
sions nationwide with over 150,000 participants each 
year; 
Whereas the All Souls Procession includes multiple creative 
projects including the Children’s Altar dedicated to the 
living memory of young souls whose lives remain active 
in our hearts, our minds, and our acts; 
Whereas the All Souls Procession is made possible with gen-
erous support from community organizers and artists 
across southern Arizona along with the city of Tucson, 
Tucson Police and Fire Departments, local businesses, 
and civic organizations; 
Whereas many migrants who attempt to enter the United 
States arrive to the region seeking safety, protection, and 
to be reunited with loved ones and family; 
Whereas border communities have a tradition of providing 
respite and care to arriving migrants; 
Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection estimates that 
7,505 migrants died crossing the United States-Mexico 
border between 1998 and 2018, not including missing 
migrants who have never been found; 
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Whereas 12 migrants died in 2018 while in custody of U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 
Whereas the International Organization of Migration esti-
mates that 340 migrants have died in the United States- 
Mexico border region thus far in 2019; and 
Whereas the United States has a legal obligation to uphold 
international law and must respect the rights of people 
seeking asylum and to uphold the inherent human dignity 
of each migrant person in its capacity: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the annual celebration of All 
Souls’ Day; 
(2) commemorates the 30th annual event of the 
All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona; and 
(3) urges the United States and the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security to promote policies that 
uphold the inherent human dignity of each migrant 
person and to put an end to migrant deaths along 
the United States-Mexico border. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 674 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the achieve-
ments of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic Heritage 
Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 31, 2019 
Mrs. TORRES of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, 
in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 
Whereas Guatemalan musician Edgar Ricardo Arjona Mo-
rales was born in Antigua, Guatemala, on January 19, 
1964; 
Whereas Arjona initially worked as a schoolteacher in rural 
Guatemala; 
Whereas Arjona has recorded sixteen full-length records since 
the release of his debut album, Dejame Decir Que Te 
Amo; 
Whereas Arjona has received extensive critical praise for his 
songwriting, which addresses challenges facing Guate-
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mala such as racism, poverty, inequality, and violence, 
root causes of migration; 
Whereas, in 1993, Guatemalan President Ramiro de Leon 
Carpio honored Arjona with the Rafael Ovalle Order; 
Whereas, in 2005, Arjona founded Fundacio´n Adentro to 
help bring musical education to impoverished children in 
Guatemala, which has constructed two schools for chil-
dren in Guatemala; 
Whereas, in 2017, Arjona received a Lifetime Achievement 
Award at the Latin American Music Awards; and 
Whereas following the Fuego volcano eruption in 2018, 
Arjona supported families who were relocated, providing 
them with new permanent housing: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, con-
gratulates Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales on his mu-
sical achievements; 
(2) commends Arjona for his commitment to 
address inequality and improve opportunities for 
Guatemalans; and 
(3) celebrates the achievements of all Guate-
malan and Guatemalan-American musicians and art-
ists who share with the world the richness and 
strength of Guatemalan culture and heritage. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 676 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should formally withdraw from the Paris Agreement. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 
Mr. ARRINGTON (for himself, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. 
PALMER, Mr. ESTES, Mr. BANKS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Ms. CHENEY, 
Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. COMER, Mr. ROY, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should formally withdraw from the 
Paris Agreement. 
Whereas, on June 1, 2017, President Trump announced that 
the United States would cease all implementation of the 
Paris Agreement; 
Whereas, on August 4, 2017, the Department of State noti-
fied the United Nations Secretary General that the 
United States would provide formal notification of with-
drawal ‘‘as soon as it is eligible to do so’’; 
Whereas the agreement entered into force on November 4, 
2016; 
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H. Res. 67 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 23, 2019. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following committees of the House of 
Representatives: 
COMMITTEE
ON HOMELAND SECURITY: Ms. Jackson 
Lee, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Payne, Miss Rice of 
New York, Mr. Correa, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mr. 
Rose of New York, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Cleaver, 
Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Titus, 
Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Barraga´n, and Mrs. Demings. 
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM: Mrs. Carolyn 
B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Norton, Mr. Clay, Mr. Lynch, 
Mr. Cooper, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Raskin, 
Mr. Rouda, Ms. Hill of California, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, 
Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Welch, Ms. Speier, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, 
Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Khanna, 
Mr. Gomez, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Pressley, and Ms. Tlaib. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY: 
Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Lipinski, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Bera, Mr.
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Lamb, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of 
Oklahoma, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Sherman, Mr. McNerney, Mr. 
Perlmutter, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Foster, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Crist, 
Mr. Casten of Illinois, Ms. Hill of California, Mr. McAdams, 
and Ms. Wexton. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 678 
Commending the performance of the Special Operations Forces and a military 
working dog in the eradication of the terrorist leader of the Islamic 
State of Iraq and Syria. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 1, 2019 
Mr. ESTES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the performance of the Special Operations 
Forces and a military working dog in the eradication 
of the terrorist leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and 
Syria. 
Whereas, on October 26, 2019, members of the Special Oper-
ations Forces successfully raided the compound of Abu 
Bakr al-Baghdadi; 
Whereas al-Baghdadi founded the Islamic State of Iraq and 
Syria, one of the most depraved terrorist enemies of the 
United States; 
Whereas a military working dog, assisted members of the 
Armed Forces in Syria’s Idlib Province; 
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Whereas members of the Armed Forces, assisted by the mili-
tary working dog, located al-Baghdadi as he hid in a tun-
nel wearing a suicide vest; 
Whereas al-Baghdadi detonated his vest, killing himself and 
injuring the military working dog who was injured by ex-
posed, live electrical cables in the tunnel; 
Whereas the military working dog swiftly returned to duty; 
Whereas the Armed Forces officially began using military 
working dogs in 1942; 
Whereas the most famous dog of World War II, Chips, re-
ceived the Silver Star and Purple Heart for capturing a 
machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily; and 
Whereas the role of military working dogs grew more valuable 
throughout the Korean War and the Vietnam War and 
remains an instrumental component of the military: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the immeasurable value of mili-
tary working dogs; 
(2) honors the military working dog assigned to 
the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for assisting in 
the elimination of an enemy of the United States 
from the world; and 
(3) honors and celebrates the actions of the 
Special Operations Forces of the United States on 
October 26, 2019. 
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H. Res. 68 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 23, 2019. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Thompson of Penn-
sylvania, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Crawford, Mr. 
DesJarlais, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Rodney Davis 
of Illinois, Mr. Yoho, Mr. Allen, Mr. Bost, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. 
Abraham, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Comer, Mr. Marshall, 
Mr. Bacon, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. 
Baird, and Mr. Hagedorn. 
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Rogers of Ken-
tucky, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. 
Calvert, Mr. Cole, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Graves of Georgia, 
Mr. Womack, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Fleischmann, Ms. Her-
rera Beutler, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Roby, Mr. 
Amodei, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Palazzo, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. 
Moolenaar, Mr. Rutherford, and Mr. Hurd of Texas.
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(1) recognizes ‘‘National Native American Her-
itage Month’’; 
(2) recognizes ‘‘Native American Heritage Day’’ 
in accordance with section 2(10) of the Native 
American Heritage Day Act of 2009 (Public Law 
111–33; 123 Stat. 1923); and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to ob-
serve National Native American Heritage Month and 
Native American Heritage Day with appropriate 
programs and activities. 
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provided, however, that each such individual shall be 
a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent 
resident of the United States, or a protected indi-
vidual (as such term is defined in section 
274B(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))); 
(3) a corporation established under the laws of 
the United States; or 
(4) a State or Tribal government. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, 
to remain available until expended. 
SEC. 5. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT FOR QUIETING UNITED 
STATES GOVERNMENT VESSELS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of 
the Maritime Administration, in consultation with the Ad-
ministrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration, Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of 
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, 
shall submit to the committees identified under subsection 
(b), and make available to the public, a report— 
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(1) identifying existing, at the time of submis-
sion, non-classified naval technologies that reduce 
underwater noise; and 
(2) evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility 
of incorporating such technologies in the design, pro-
curement, and construction of non-combatant vessels 
of the United States. 
(b) COMMITTEES.—The report required under sub-
section (a) shall be submitted to the Committees on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation and Armed Services 
of the Senate and the Committees on Armed Services, 
Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$100,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until 
expended. 
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$25,000,000 for each of the first 5 fiscal years beginning 
after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 302. HOTEL, MOTEL, AND COMMERCIAL ACQUISITIONS 
AND CONVERSIONS TO PERMANENT HOUS-
ING. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal 
year 2022, $500,000,000, to remain available until Sep-
tember 30, 2031, for— 
(1) projects related to the acquisition, rehabili-
tation, renovation, or conversion of transitional 
housing, temporary shelters, and other spaces, such 
as hotels, motels, government-owned properties, and 
commercial business spaces such as shopping malls, 
to address urgent safety and public health needs for 
individuals experiencing homelessness and housing 
instability, provided that the funds are used for non- 
congregate shelter or creating more permanent sup-
portive housing; and 
(2) supportive services for individuals housed in 
the spaces described in paragraph (1), including— 
(A) activities listed in section 401(29) of 
the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 
(42 U.S.C. 11360(29)); 
(B) housing counseling; and 
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(C) homeless prevention services. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary shall have au-
thority to issue such regulations or other notices, guid-
ance, forms, instructions, and publications as may be nec-
essary or appropriate to carry out the programs, projects, 
or activities authorized under this section, including to en-
sure that such programs, projects, or activities are com-
pleted in a timely and effective manner. 
SEC. 303. EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal 
year 2022, $800,000,000, to remain available until Sep-
tember 30, 2031, for an eviction protection grant program 
established by the Secretary to support experienced legal 
service providers in providing legal assistance at no cost 
to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary shall have au-
thority to issue such regulations or other notices, guid-
ance, forms, instructions, and publications as may be nec-
essary or appropriate to carry out the programs, projects, 
or activities authorized under this section, including to en-
sure that such programs, projects, or activities are com-
pleted in a timely and effective manner. 
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