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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 145 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight 
against corruption in Central America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 16, 2017 
Mrs. TORRES (for herself, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. 
SIRES, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. POE of Texas, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. 
Whereas according to Transparency International’s 2016 
Corruption Perception Index, the citizens of Honduras, 
Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Panama per-
ceive high levels of government corruption; 
Whereas widespread corruption in Central America weakens 
citizens’ faith in public institutions, limits government ca-
pacity to advance development goals, and allows drug 
traffickers and other criminals to thrive; 
Whereas the International Commission against Impunity in 
Guatemala (CICIG) was created at the request of the 
Guatemalan Government in 2007, and has strengthened 
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the capacity of Guatemalan institutions, especially the 
Office of the Attorney General, to combat corruption; 
Whereas the Office of the Attorney General of Guatemala, 
under the leadership of Thelma Aldana, and CICIG, 
under the leadership of Iva´n Vela´squez, have recently col-
laborated to investigate and prosecute a series of corrup-
tion cases involving high-level government officials, dem-
onstrating that it is possible for governments in Central 
America to confront entrenched corruption, and that no 
one is above the law; 
Whereas the Attorney General of El Salvador, Douglas 
Mele´ndez, has made significant progress in tackling cor-
ruption at the highest levels; 
Whereas after thousands of Hondurans joined street protests 
against corruption and in favor of an International Com-
mission against Impunity in Honduras, the Honduran 
Government reached an agreement with the Organization 
of American States to create the Mission to Support the 
Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras 
(MACCIH); 
Whereas MACCIH, under the leadership of Juan Jime´nez, 
has begun to assist the Office of the Attorney General of 
Honduras, under the leadership of Oscar Chinchilla, with 
the investigation into the more than $300,000,000 that 
was embezzled from the Institute of Social Security; and 
Whereas the leadership of CICIG and MACCIH and the at-
torneys general of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Sal-
vador have faced significant challenges, including credible 
threats against their lives, attempts to publicly discredit 
their work, or efforts to remove them from their posts: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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Whereas if not treated, some forms of heart valve disease can 
lead to major health problems including: decreased mobil-
ity, disability, loss of independence, heart failure, stroke, 
blood clotting, or even death; 
Whereas when aortic stenosis, a common form of valve dis-
ease, becomes severe, the average survival rate without 
surgical intervention is as low as 50 percent at 2 years 
after the onset of symptoms and 20 percent at 5 years; 
Whereas symptoms of heart valve disease such as shortness 
of breath, excessive fatigue, and fainting are often dis-
missed as normal aspects of aging; 
Whereas people are at higher risk of developing heart valve 
disease if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, 
insulin resistance, diabetes, coronary heart disease, a con-
genital heart abnormality or family history of valve dis-
ease, a history of heart problems like heart attack or 
heart failure, rheumatic fever or infective endocarditis, or 
previous valve disease; 
Whereas people are also at higher risk of developing heart 
valve disease if they are a smoker, overweight or obese, 
or older in age; 
Whereas heart valve disease, with proper education and 
awareness, can often be detected through a simple phys-
ical exam and treated with either valve repair or valve re-
placement; 
Whereas lifestyle changes and medication may relieve many 
symptoms and complications of valve disease; 
Whereas the survival rate for valve surgery is approximately 
97 percent, and in most cases patients are relieved of 
symptoms and enjoy a longer life; and 
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Whereas the designation of February 22, 2017, as ‘‘National 
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day’’, and coinciding 
with American Heart Month, will raise public awareness 
about the specific risks of heart valve disease and ensure 
patients receive a timely diagnosis and proper treatment: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports— 
(A) the designation of ‘‘National Heart 
Valve Disease Awareness Day’’; and 
(B) the efforts of the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, as well as the entire med-
ical community, to educate people about the 
risks, symptoms, and treatment of heart valve 
disease; and 
(2) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 
House of Representatives transmit a copy of this 
resolution to the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services. 
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Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this reso-
lution 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 consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 998) to provide for the establish-
ment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, 
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall 
be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall 
be in order except those printed in the report of the Com-
mittee 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 debat-
able 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 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 149 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House 
to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2017 
Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. KILMER, Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Mr. COFFMAN) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks 
each year. 
Resolved, That (a) rule XIV of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the 
following new clause: 
‘‘7. There shall be votes held in the House or in the 
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union 
for 5 consecutive days each week except— 
‘‘(a) during any recess there shall be no votes, 
except there shall be not more than 13 recess weeks 
during each calendar year; or 
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‘‘(b) during any week in which there is a holi-
day, then votes shall be held on 4 days.’’. 
(b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take 
effect with the first session of Congress beginning on the 
date of adoption of this resolution. 
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H. Res. 150 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 28, 2017. 
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. 998) to provide for the establishment of a process for 
the review of rules and sets of rules, 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 ex-
ceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform. After general debate the bill shall be 
considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The 
bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill 
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
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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. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
83) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of 
Labor relating to ‘‘Clarification of Employer’s Continuing 
Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of 
Each Recordable Injury and Illness’’. All points of order 
against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The 
joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final pas-
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sage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 151 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 27, 2017. 
Whereas the death of the late Minority Leader of the House 
of Representatives, Robert H. ‘‘Bob’’ Michel, on Feb-
ruary 17, 2017, has created not only a personal loss to 
his family, his many colleagues, and friends, but also a 
great loss to the Nation; 
Whereas Bob Michel led a remarkable life, personally blessed 
with four children, eight grandchildren, and two great 
grandchildren; 
Whereas Bob Michel was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois; 
Whereas as a young man, Bob Michel joined the United 
States Army at the height of World War II, landing on 
the beaches of Normandy and fighting across Europe 
through the Battle of the Bulge, earning two Bronze 
Stars, four Battle stars, and the Purple Heart for his 
wounds; 
Whereas Bob Michel returned home from Europe, graduated 
from Bradley University, and embarked on a career in 
public service that would span 44 years; 
Whereas Bob Michel was then elected to Congress, going on 
to serve honorably for 38 years representing Peoria and 
much of Central Illinois with great distinction, and was 
chosen by his colleagues to serve them as House Minority
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Whip, and for 14 years as the elected Republican Minor-
ity Leader of the House of Representatives; 
Whereas Bob Michel’s formidable legislative skills were in-
valuable in enacting key initiatives of President Reagan 
and President George H.W. Bush on behalf of the people; 
Whereas Bob Michel will be long remembered by all for his 
strong dedication to responsible public service and his 
love of the people of the United States; 
Whereas Bob Michel conducted himself as a leader with a 
commitment to civil discourse, personal dignity, political 
consensus, and adherence to fundamental human values; 
Whereas Bob Michel’s public service culminated in the award 
of the Nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom; and 
Whereas in the House of Representatives and in his life, Bob 
Michel’s uncommon decency and generosity of spirit were 
evident to all who knew and worked with him: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the life, achievements, and distinguished 
public service of Bob Michel; and 
(2) expresses its condolences to his family on his 
passing. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 152 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that clean water is 
a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United 
States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 
Mr. GIBBS (for himself, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. 
JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. MESSER, Mr. BABIN, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. 
BRADY of Texas, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. MARINO, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, 
Mr. LEWIS of Minnesota, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of 
Florida, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. 
DESJARLAIS, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. YOHO, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. 
MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. HARPER, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. 
SMUCKER, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
CULBERSON, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. RENACCI, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. 
JONES, Mr. LATTA, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, and Mr. GROTHMAN) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
clean water is a national priority, and that the June 
29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be 
withdrawn or vacated. 
Whereas the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1251 et seq.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Clean Water 
Act’’) is one of the most important laws in the United 
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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. It shall be 
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 115–4. That amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute 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 part B of 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 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
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States and has led to decades of successful environmental 
improvements; 
Whereas the success of that Act depends on consistent adher-
ence to the key principle of cooperative federalism, under 
which the Federal Government and State and local gov-
ernments all have a role in protecting water resources; 
Whereas, in structuring the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) based on the foundation of 
cooperative federalism, Congress left to the States their 
traditional authority over land and water, including farm-
ers’ fields, nonnavigable, wholly intrastate water (includ-
ing puddles and ponds), and the allocation of water sup-
plies; 
Whereas compliance with the principle of cooperative fed-
eralism requires that any regulation defining the term 
‘‘waters of the United States’’ be promulgated— 
(1) after the establishment of a proper regulatory 
baseline for, and an evaluation of the costs and benefits 
of, the proposed regulatory definition of the term; 
(2) in compliance with— 
(A) chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code 
(commonly known as the ‘‘Regulatory Flexibility 
Act’’); and 
(B) the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and 
(3) in consultation with States and local govern-
ments, including consultation with respect to— 
(A) alternative proposals for changing the regu-
latory definition of the term; and 
(B) the impact of the alternative proposals, in-
cluding costs and benefits, on State and local gov-
ernments and small entities; 
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Whereas, in promulgating the final rule entitled ‘‘Clean 
Water Rule: Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ ’’ 
(80 Fed. Reg. 37054 (June 29, 2015)) (referred to in 
this preamble as the ‘‘Waters of the United States 
Rule’’), the Administrator of the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency and the Chief of Engineers— 
(1) failed to follow the procedural steps described in 
the fourth whereas clause; and 
(2) claimed broad and expansive jurisdiction that en-
croaches on traditional State authority and undermines 
longstanding exemptions from Federal regulation under 
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 
et seq.); and 
Whereas, on October 9, 2015, the United States Court of Ap-
peals for the Sixth Circuit— 
(1) issued a nationwide stay for the Waters of the 
United States Rule; and 
(2) found that the petitioners who requested that 
the court vacate the Waters of the United States Rule 
have a substantial possibility of success in a hearing on 
the merits of the case: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the final rule of the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency and the Chief of Engi-
neers entitled ‘‘Clean Water Rule: Definition of ‘Waters 
of the United States’ ’’ (80 Fed. Reg. 37054 (June 29, 
2015)) should be vacated. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 154 
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States and directing the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit certain information 
to the House of Representatives relating to plans to repeal or replace 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health-related 
measures of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 
Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. 
SARBANES, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, and Mr. CA´RDENAS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States 
and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Serv-
ices to transmit certain information to the House of 
Representatives relating to plans to repeal or replace 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the 
health-related measures of the Health Care and Edu-
cation Reconciliation Act of 2010. 
Resolved, That the President of the United States is 
requested and the Secretary of the Department of Health 
and Human Services is directed to transmit to the House 
of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date 
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of the adoption of this resolution, all documents, memo-
randa, and advisory legal opinions, including notes from 
meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail 
records, relating to plans to repeal or replace the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111– 
148) and the health-related measures of the Health Care 
and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 
111–152). 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 404 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need 
to create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 23, 2017 
Mr. NOLAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the need to create a small donor and public finance 
system for Congressional elections. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. PROVIDING FOR SMALL DONOR AND PUBLIC 
FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that, 
in order to eliminate the undue influence of money in poli-
tics— 
(1) Congress should create a small donor and 
public finance system for Congressional elections, 
which will ensure that Congress is responsible to vot-
ers instead of well-financed special interests; and 
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