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•HRES 622 IH 
Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned 
about reading and education have joined with the Na-
tional Education Association (NEA) to use March 2 to 
celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also 
known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. 
Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to dis-
cover the joy of reading; 
(2) honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across 
America Day; 
(3) encourages parents to read with their chil-
dren for at least 30 minutes on Read Across Amer-
ica Day in honor of the commitment of the House 
of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; 
and 
(4) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe Read Across America Day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities. 
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H. Res. 619 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 25, 2016. 
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. 2406) to protect and enhance opportunities for rec-
reational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other pur-
poses. 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 divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be con-
sidered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be 
in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the 
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on 
Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered
•HRES 619 EH 
as read. All points of order against the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment 
to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute 
shall be in order except those printed in the report 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 designated in the 
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable 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 demand 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 committee amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
•HRES 619 EH 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4605
To establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess how the
Department of State can best fulfill its mission in the 21st century
and meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1998
Mr. THORNBERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
A BILL
To establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to
assess how the Department of State can best fulfill its
mission in the 21st century and meet the challenges
of a rapidly changing world.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE DEPARTMENT RE-
VIEW PANEL.
(a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—The Congress makes
the following findings:
(1) The Department of State, established in
1789, is responsible for representing the worldwide
interests of the United States and its citizens and
for advancing the policies of the United States Gov-
ernment.
(2) The Department operates 249 posts in more
than 180 countries throughout the world, has ap-
proximately 18,869 full-time staff, and spends a
budget of approximately $4,250,000,000.
(3) There have been dramatic changes in the
world in which the Department must function, in-
cluding changes in technology, changes in religious,
ethnic, and regional conflicts, and changes in eco-
nomic, political, and military relationships. Yet,
there has been little change in the organization and
structure of the Department or its posts throughout
the world.
(4) The Department and all United States dip-
lomatic efforts should be the subject of a comprehen-
sive review by an independent panel to assess how
the Department can best fulfill its mission in the
21st century and meet the challenges of a rapidly
changing world.
(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than December 1,
1998, the Congress shall establish a nonpartisan inde-
pendent panel to be known as the Department of State
Review Panel (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Panel’’).
The Panel shall have the duties set forth in this section.
(c) MEMBERSHIP.—
(1) The Panel shall be composed of 10 mem-
bers who are individuals in the private sector who
are recognized experts in matters relating to foreign
affairs and the national security of the United
States.
(2) Members of the Panel shall be appointed as
follows:
(A) 3 members appointed by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
(B) 3 members appointed by the Majority
Leader of the Senate.
(C) 2 members appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives.
(D) 2 members appointed by the Minority
Leader of the Senate.
(3) The Panel shall have a chairman who shall
be selected by the members of the panel from among
the members.
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the ap-
pointment of the last member to the Panel, the Panel shall
prepare and submit to the Congress a comprehensive re-
port. The report shall include the following:
‘‘(i) TRANSFER OF LOAN SERVICING.—The Secretary
shall enter into contracts under section 510(k) providing
for the servicing of all loans made by the Secretary under
this section, to the extent entities qualified and experi-
enced in conducting loan servicing for residential mort-
gage loans are available and agree to enter into such con-
tracts.’’.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
Section 510 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C.
1480) is amended—
(1) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the
end;
(2) by redesignating subsection (k) as sub-
section (l); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (j) the follow-
ing new subsection:
‘‘(k) enter into contracts (having such provi-
sions as the Secretary considers appropriate) with
entities qualified and experienced in conducting loan
servicing for residential mortgage loans to conduct
the servicing for loans made by the Secretary under
this title, which shall provide for such entities to re-
ceive scheduled periodic payments from borrowers
pursuant to the terms of loans, including amounts
for any escrow accounts, and making payments of
(D) improving import relief mechanisms to
recognize the unique characteristics of perish-
able agriculture;
(E) taking into account whether a party to
the negotiations has failed to adhere to the pro-
visions of already existing trade agreements
with the United States or has circumvented ob-
ligations under those agreements;
(F) taking into account whether a product
is subject to market distortions by reason of a
failure of a major producing country to adhere
to the provisions of already existing trade
agreements with the United States or by the
circumvention by that country of its obligations
under those agreements; and
(G) otherwise ensuring that countries that
accede to the World Trade Organization have
made meaningful market liberalization commit-
ments in agriculture.
(6) LABOR, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER
MATTERS.—The principal negotiating objective of
the United States regarding labor, the environment,
and other matters is to address the following aspects
of foreign government policies and practices regard-
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4606
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade
relations treatment) to the products of Kyrgyzstan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
Mr. SOLOMON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment
(normal trade relations treatment) to the products of
Kyrgyzstan.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Kyrgyzstan has been found to be in full
compliance with the freedom of emigration require-
ments under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974.
(2) Since its independence from the Soviet
Union in 1991, Kyrgyzstan has made great progress
towards democratic rule and towards creating a free-
market economy system.
(3) Kyrgyzstan concluded a bilateral investment
treaty with the United States in 1994.
(4) Kyrgyzstan has demonstrated a strong de-
sire to build a friendly and cooperative relationship
with the United States.
(5) The extension of unconditional normal trade
relations treatment to the products of Kyrgyzstan
will enable the United States to avail itself of all
rights under the World Trade Organization with re-
spect to Kyrgyzstan.
SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE IV OF
THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO KYRGYZSTAN.
(a) PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATIONS AND EXTEN-
SIONS OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT.—Notwith-
standing any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974
(19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), the President may—
(1) determine that such title should no longer
apply to Kyrgyzstan; and
(2) after making a determination under para-
graph (1) with respect to Kyrgyzstan, proclaim the
extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal
trade relations treatment) to the products of that
country.
(b) TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE IV.—
On or after the effective date of the extension under sub-
section (a)(2) of nondiscriminatory treatment to the prod-
ucts of Kyrgyzstan, title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall
cease to apply to that country.
Æ
H. Res. 620 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 23, 2016. 
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sor-
row of the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate 
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. 
Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to 
the members of the family of the late Associate Justice in 
their bereavement. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions 
to the Senate and to the Supreme Court and transmit a copy 
of the same to the family of the late Associate Justice. 
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late 
Associate Justice. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 621 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future 
of the Supreme Court. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2016 
Mr. CARTER of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
regarding the future of the Supreme Court. 
Whereas the Administration of President Barack Obama has 
been one of the most divisive Presidencies in American 
history; 
Whereas the election of 2016 will be a historic election that 
will shape the future for generations to come; 
Whereas Justice Antonin Scalia was a critical force on the 
United States Supreme Court in defending the Constitu-
tion; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers endowed the Supreme Court 
with power to strictly interpret the law within the bounds 
of the Constitution, never intending for Judges to write, 
change, or create laws; and 
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Whereas the Founding Fathers established a series of checks 
and balances with the spirit and understanding that a 
limited government is the best form of governance: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its firm disapproval of the con-
firmation of any liberal Justices to the United 
States Supreme Court nominated by President 
Barack Obama; and 
(2) urges the Senate to hold any nomination to 
the United States Supreme Court until the Amer-
ican people have a chance to speak in the next Presi-
dential election. 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 622 
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2016, as 
Read Across America Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2016 
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. DAVIS of California) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 
2, 2016, as Read Across America Day. 
Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education 
and professional success, and is a source of pleasure 
throughout life; 
Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read 
if the United States is to remain competitive in the global 
economy; 
Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading 
intervention and providing additional resources for read-
ing assistance, including through the programs author-
ized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and through annual ap-
propriations for library and literacy programs; and 
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principal and interest and such other payments with
respect to the amounts received from borrowers as
may be required pursuant to the terms of loans and
may provide for such entities to retain a fee for serv-
icing from loan payment amounts received; and’’.
Æ
SEC. 103. EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK FEED ASSISTANCE.
Subject to section 302, the Secretary shall use not
more than $175,000,000 to make available livestock feed
assistance to livestock producers affected by disasters dur-
ing calendar year 1998.
TITLE II—MARKET LOSS
ASSISTANCE
SEC. 201. MARKET LOSS ASSISTANCE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to section 302, the Sec-
retary shall use $1,650,000,000 for assistance to owners
and producers on a farm who are eligible for final pay-
ments for fiscal year 1998 under a production flexibility
contract for the farm under the Agricultural Market Tran-
sition Act (7 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) to partially compensate
the owners and producers for the loss of markets for the
1998 crop of a commodity.
(b) AMOUNT.—The amount of assistance made avail-
able to owners and producers on a farm under this section
shall be proportional to the amount of the contract pay-
ment received by the owners and producers for fiscal year
1998 under a production flexibility contract for the farm
under the Agricultural Market Transition Act.
(c) TIME
FOR PAYMENT.—The assistance made
available under this section for an eligible owner or pro-
ducer shall be made as soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this Act.
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 623 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2016 
Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. BARTON, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CA´RDENAS, Mr. 
COLLINS of New York, Mr. COSTA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HANNA, Mr. 
HONDA, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. PETERS, Mr. POCAN, Mr. ROYCE, 
Mr. RUSH, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. TAKANO, and Mr. TONKO) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce, 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 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week. 
Whereas engineers employ their scientific knowledge and ana-
lytical skills for the betterment of the United States; 
Whereas the mission of DiscoverE (formerly the National En-
gineers Week Foundation) is to sustain and grow a dy-
namic engineering profession through outreach, edu-
cation, celebration, and volunteerism as needed to keep 
the United States a global leader in engineering and en-
gineering education; 
Whereas the sponsors of Engineers Week are working to-
gether to transform the engineering workforce through 
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TITLE III—ADMINISTRATION
SEC. 301. COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.
Subject to section 302, the Secretary shall use the
funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit
Corporation to carry out titles I and II.
SEC. 302. EMERGENCY REQUIREMENT.
(a) BUDGET REQUEST.—The entire amount nec-
essary to carry out titles I and II shall be available only
to the extent that the President submits to Congress an
official budget request for a specific dollar amount that
includes designation of the entire amount of the request
as an emergency requirement for the purposes of the Bal-
anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
(2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.).
(b) 
DESIGNATION
BY
CONGRESS.—The 
entire
amount of funds necessary to carry out titles I and II is
designated by Congress as an emergency requirement
under section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C.
901(b)(2)(A)).
SEC. 303. REGULATIONS.
(a) ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS.—As soon as prac-
ticable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary and the Commodity Credit Corporation, as appro-
priate, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to im-
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 624 
Directing the Committee on the Budget to hold a public hearing on the 
President’s fiscal year 2017 budget request with the Director of the 
Office of Management and Budget as a witness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 24, 2016 
Mr. VAN HOLLEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Committee on the Budget to hold a public 
hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2017 budget re-
quest with the Director of the Office of Management 
and Budget as a witness. 
Whereas the Committee on the Budget has held a hearing on 
the President’s budget request every year for 40 years; 
Whereas the Committee on the Budget has postponed the 
markup of the fiscal year 2017 Republican budget resolu-
tion; and 
Whereas the Committee on the Budget has ample time to 
hold a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2017 budget 
request: Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 624 IH 
Resolved, That the Committee on the Budget of the 
House of Representatives shall hold a public hearing on 
the President’s fiscal year 2017 budget request with the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget as a 
witness. 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 625 
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2016, as ‘‘National 
Rare Eye Disease Awareness Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2016 
Mr. FITZPATRICK (for himself, Mr. SESSIONS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. 
LAMALFA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee 
on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 
2016, as ‘‘National Rare Eye Disease Awareness Day’’. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Rare 
Eye Disease Awareness Day’’ to raise awareness to 
the needs of blind individuals; and 
(2) provides awareness for the need of acces-
sible materials for blind students for high school and 
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•HRES 625 IH 
college, the need to increase funding for research, 
and promotes access to genetic testing. 
Æ 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4609
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to notify local law enforcement agencies of allegations of a miss-
ing patient or of certain misconduct and to enable such agencies to
investigate such allegations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1998
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to notify local law enforcement
agencies of allegations of a missing patient or of certain
misconduct and to enable such agencies to investigate
such allegations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans Personal Se-
curity Act’’.
SEC. 2. NOTIFICATION TO AND INVESTIGATION BY LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF REPORTS
OF A MISSING PATIENT OR OF CERTAIN MIS-
CONDUCT AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITIES.
Chapter 9 of title 38, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 906. Notification to and investigation by local law
enforcement agencies of reports of a
missing patient or of certain misconduct
‘‘(a) If the Department receives notice of a reportable
allegation described in subsection (b), the Secretary—
‘‘(1) shall provide notice of such allegation to
appropriate local law enforcement agencies—
‘‘(A) immediately; and
‘‘(B) in writing within 48 hours;
‘‘(2) shall provide, to any appropriate local law
enforcement agency conducting an independent in-
vestigation of such allegation, access to the Depart-
ment medical facility as the agency reasonably re-
quires; and
‘‘(3) shall not impede or impair any appropriate
local law enforcement agency from conducting an
independent investigation of such allegation.