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•HRES 149 IH 
Whereas, on December 21, 2018, the total public debt as a 
percentage of gross domestic product was 104 percent; 
Whereas the last balanced Federal budget was signed into 
law in 1997; 
Whereas, in fiscal year 2018, Federal tax receipts totaled 
$3,329,000,000,000, 
but 
Federal 
outlays 
totaled 
$4,108,000,000,000, leaving the Federal Government 
with a 1-year deficit of $779,000,000,000; 
Whereas, every year since the last balanced Federal budget 
was signed in 1997, Congress has failed to maintain a 
fiscally responsible budget and has typically relied on 
raising the debt ceiling; 
Whereas the House of Representatives failed to pass a bal-
anced budget for fiscal year 2019 and failed to restore 
regular order to the legislative process by not allowing 
Representatives to offer and debate amendments; 
Whereas regular order permits the House of Representatives 
to separately debate and adopt all appropriations bills in 
a timely fashion and facilitates congressional oversight of 
Federal spending; 
Whereas the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trust-
ees project that the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust 
Fund will be depleted in 2026; 
Whereas the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trust-
ees project that the Federal Old-Age and Survivors In-
surance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance 
Trust Fund will be depleted in 2034; 
Whereas the credit rating of the United States was reduced 
by Standard and Poor’s from AAA to AA+ on August 
5, 2011, and has remained at that level since that date; 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 142 
Recognizing the anniversary of the Adams-Onı´s Treaty. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 
Mr. STEUBE (for himself, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. POSEY, Mr. SOTO, Mr. DIAZ- 
BALART, Mr. MAST, Mr. SPANO, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. DUNN, 
and Mr. BILIRAKIS) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the anniversary of the Adams-Onı´s Treaty. 
Whereas Spain claimed the lands that constitute present-day 
Florida in addition to the land stretching from its pan-
handle westward, across the southern portions of modern- 
day Alabama and Mississippi to the eastern banks of the 
Mississippi River; 
Whereas General Andrew Jackson’s invasion of Florida dur-
ing the First Seminole War (1817–1818) spurred the 
Spanish Government, fearing the loss of its claim to the 
territory, to the negotiating table; 
Whereas Secretary of State John Quincy Adams entered into 
negotiations with Spanish diplomat Don Luis de Onı´s in 
1819; 
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Whereas Adams secured all of Spanish Florida, finalizing the 
Louisiana Purchase; 
Whereas the treaty also set a new boundary running from the 
mouth of the Sabine River on the Gulf Coast (on the 
eastern border of modern-day Texas) northwestward 
along portions of the Sabine, Red, and Arkansas Rivers, 
then westward on the 42d parallel to the Oregon coast, 
and was the first boundary to traverse the United States 
continent; 
Whereas the Adams-Onı´s Treaty also ushered in Congress’s 
first Member of Hispanic descent; Joseph Marion 
Herna´ndez served as Florida’s first Territorial Delegate 
during the 17th Congress (1821–1823): Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that Congress and the President should ac-
knowledge the great decision to acquire the Florida terri-
tory and to acknowledge the great contributions the State 
of Florida has given to the United States. 
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H. Res. 144 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 26, 2019. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by 
the President on February 15, 2019. 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-
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 Transportation and 
Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. The provisions of section 202 of the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) shall not apply during the 
remainder of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress to a joint
•HRES 144 EH 
resolution terminating the national emergency declared by the 
President on February 15, 2019. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 9 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 144 
[Report No. 116–13] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating 
to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 
Mrs. TORRES of California, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
46) relating to a national emergency declared by the 
President on February 15, 2019. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolu-
tion (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency de-
clared by the President on February 15, 2019. 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 resolu-
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tion are waived. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the joint resolution 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 ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion 
to recommit. 
SEC. 2. The provisions of section 202 of the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) shall not apply during 
the remainder of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress to 
a joint resolution terminating the national emergency de-
clared by the President on February 15, 2019. 
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House Calendar No. 9 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 144 
[Report No. 116–13] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency 
declared by the President on February 15, 2019. 
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 145 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 26, 2019. 
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. 8) to require a background check for every firearm 
sale. 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 the Judiciary. 
After general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment 
in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, 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 Committee Print 
116–5. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall
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Act, the amendments made by such Act to other provisions 
of law, and any amendments to such provisions, including 
the provisions ensuring affordable health coverage for 
those with preexisting conditions. 
(b) ROLE OF GENERAL COUNSEL.—The Office of 
General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the 
direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any 
litigation pursuant to this title. The Office of General 
Counsel may employ the services of outside counsel, in-
cluding pro bono counsel, or other experts for this pur-
pose. 
(c) REPORTS ON AMOUNTS EXPENDED.—The chair 
of the Committee on House Administration shall cause to 
be printed in the Congressional Record a statement setting 
forth the aggregate amounts expended by the Office of 
General Counsel on outside counsel and other experts pur-
suant to this title on a quarterly basis, and such statement 
shall be submitted for printing not more than 30 days 
after the expiration of each such quarter. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 147 
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing 
Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself and Mr. MCKINLEY) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, 
as World Hearing Day. 
Whereas the sense of hearing plays a critical role in commu-
nication and personal and professional relationships, 
overall health outcomes, psychological well-being, edu-
cation, and safety; 
Whereas hearing loss has been tied to impaired communica-
tion, learning and academic delays, economic loss, falls, 
depression, isolation, and cognitive decline; 
Whereas hearing loss can be a symptom of an underlying 
treatable medical condition, including infections, tumors, 
otosclerosis, ototoxicity, and Me´nie`re’s disease; 
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•HRES 147 IH 
Whereas noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable and sig-
nificant, often unrecognized, health problem among 
United States adults and adolescents; 
Whereas a hearing health care team may include otolaryngol-
ogists, audiologists, and hearing-aid specialists; 
Whereas a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes a com-
prehensive assessment, rehabilitation through use of 
hearing aids and other devices, and counseling by edu-
cated and trained professionals; 
Whereas World Hearing Day, founded by the World Health 
Organization, is observed annually on March 3 to raise 
awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss 
and promote ear and hearing care across the world; and 
Whereas the theme of World Hearing Day 2019 is ‘‘Check 
Your Hearing’’ and focuses on hearing loss prevention 
awareness and promoting access for individuals with 
hearing loss to necessary rehabilitation services and com-
munication tools: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of World Hearing 
Day; 
(2) recognizes the importance of the prevention 
of hearing loss through self-protective behaviors; and 
(3) recognizes the importance of patient access 
to early detection and intervention by health care 
professionals in the process of identification, treat-
ment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss. 
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H. Res. 148 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 26, 2019. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Mr. Brown of Maryland. 
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Mr. Tonko. 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mrs. Craig. 
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS: Mr. Levin of Cali-
fornia (to rank immediately after Mr. Lamb). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 150 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Elaine massacre. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2019 
Mr. CRAWFORD (for himself, Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. 
WESTERMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Elaine 
massacre. 
Whereas between September 30 and October 1, 1919, an un-
known number of African Americans were murdered in a 
racially motivated riot; 
Whereas the violence erupted when the unionization of share-
croppers was falsely portrayed as a Black insurrection 
against White landowners; 
Whereas estimates range between 100 to 240 victims, making 
the massacre one of the worst instances of mass racial 
violence in United States history; 
Whereas official investigations were only made into the 
deaths of 5 White people who were also killed in the vio-
lence; 
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Whereas those investigations resulted in the prosecution of 
122 African Americans; and 
Whereas subsequent litigation resulted in the historic United 
States Supreme Court decision of Moore et al. v. Demp-
sey in 1923, the first Supreme Court case regarding the 
treatment of African Americans in State criminal justice 
systems, setting a precedent for future review of State 
criminal convictions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the lives and legacies of the un-
known number of African Americans who were mur-
dered in Phillips County, Arkansas, 100 years ago; 
(2) expresses its deepest sympathies to the fam-
ilies of the victims; and 
(3) recognizes the role the massacre played in 
strengthening United States citizens’ due process 
rights through Moore v. Dempsey, which set a prece-
dent for the Supreme Court’s subsequent review of 
State criminal trials and their compliance with the 
Bill of Rights. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 36 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional 
redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 10, 2019 
Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself and Mr. FITZPATRICK) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove 
political gerrymandering. 
Whereas political gerrymandering occurs when politicians 
draw their own congressional district lines to protect 
their self-interest at the expense of creating districts that 
reflect communities of interest; 
Whereas political gerrymandering can result in decreased 
electoral competition between congressional candidates, 
and in turn decreased responsiveness by Members of 
Congress to their voters’ interests; 
Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to split or pack 
certain demographic and political groups into congres-
sional districts in order to disproportionately diminish 
their representation in Congress; 
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Korea to address the ongoing nuclear- and ballistic- 
missile-related activities of North Korea; 
(9) calls for the conclusion of a binding peace 
agreement constituting a formal and final end to the 
state of war between North Korea, South Korea, 
and the United States, and calls for serious, urgent 
diplomatic engagement in pursuit of that goal; 
(10) affirms the vital role that women and 
other marginalized groups who would be particularly 
vulnerable to any resumption of active hostilities 
must play in building a lasting, sustainable, and 
peaceful settlement, and calls on all parties to take 
greater steps to include women and civil society in 
ongoing discussions, as outlined in the Women, 
Peace, and Security Act of 2017; 
(11) affirms that the denuclearization of the 
Korean peninsula and a final peaceful settlement 
cannot be achieved absent meaningful, reciprocal ac-
tions and confidence-building measures among all 
parties; and 
(12) calls upon the President and Secretary of 
State, or their designees, to detail for Congress and 
the American people a clear roadmap for achieving 
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a permanent peace regime and the peaceful 
denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 153 
Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial 
intelligence. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2019 
Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. SOTO, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. 
CRIST, Ms. STEVENS, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. DELBENE, and Ms. 
MENG) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical 
development of artificial intelligence. 
Whereas the field of artificial intelligence (AI) was initiated 
by a single question, ‘‘Can machines think?’’, has made 
significant advancement since the 1950s, and today 
touches every aspect of American society; 
Whereas AI has demonstrated increasing competency in areas 
as diverse as image and speech recognition, autonomous 
driving, and the mastery of complex games; 
Whereas AI has the potential to transform the economy and 
dramatically alter industries including health care, retail, 
finance, energy, transportation, law, education, and man-
ufacturing over the coming years; 
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Whereas the development and use of AI has the potential to 
enhance wellbeing, foster economic growth, and improve 
care and services for many people; 
Whereas the far-reaching societal impacts of AI necessitates 
its safe, responsible, and democratic development; and 
Whereas the leaders of the G7 have committed to the 
Charlevoix Common Vision for the Future of Artificial 
Intelligence: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the development of guidelines for the ethical development 
of artificial intelligence (AI), in consultation with diverse 
stakeholders, and consonant with the following aims of: 
(1) Engagement among industry, government, 
academia, and civil society. 
(2) Transparency and explainability of AI sys-
tems, processes, and implications. 
(3) Helping to empower women and underrep-
resented or marginalized populations. 
(4) Information privacy and the protection of 
one’s personal data. 
(5) Career opportunity to find meaningful work 
and maintain a livelihood. 
(6) Accountability and oversight for all auto-
mated decisionmaking. 
(7) Lifelong learning in STEM, social sciences, 
and humanities. 
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(8) Access and fairness regarding technological 
services and benefits. 
(9) Interdisciplinary research about AI that is 
safe and beneficial. 
(10) Safety, security, and control of AI systems 
now and in the future. 
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sions prevented investigators from indicting Major 
Ruslan Geremeyev, Battalion Commander in the ‘‘Sever’’ 
(‘‘North’’) Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Min-
istry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation sta-
tioned in the Chechen Republic and a close associate of 
Ramzan Kadyrov and Russian State Duma Member 
Adam Delimkhanov, as an organizer in the assassination; 
Whereas according to reports published in Novaya Gazeta 
newspaper on December 9, 2016, operatives of the Fed-
eral Security Service of the Russian Federation in the 
Chechen Republic have failed to serve Major Ruslan 
Geremeyev with a summons for questioning as a witness, 
reporting to their superiors that on the sole occasion they 
attempted to do so, ‘‘nobody opened the door’’; 
Whereas despite requests from the legal team representing 
Boris Nemtsov’s family, the Investigative Committee of 
the Russian Federation and the Moscow District Military 
Court have refused to question high-ranking persons of 
interest, including Ramzan Kadyrov, General Victor 
Zolotov, and Adam Delimkhanov; 
Whereas the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federa-
tion has, to this day, not issued any indictments against 
the organizers or masterminds of the assassination of 
Boris Nemtsov, with the exception of Major Ruslan 
Geremeyev’s driver, Ruslan Mukhudinov, who is named 
alongside ‘‘other unidentified persons’’; 
Whereas the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federa-
tion and the Moscow District Military Court have refused 
to classify the assassination of Boris Nemtsov under Arti-
cle 277 of the Criminal Code as ‘‘encroachment on the 
life of a statesman or a public figure,’’ choosing instead 
Article 105 that deals with common domestic murders;
•HRES 154 IH 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Original NAACP Reso-
lution of 2019’’. 
SEC. 2. HONORING AND PRAISING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED 
PEOPLE. 
Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 110th anniversary of the his-
toric founding of the National Association for the 
Advancement of Colored People; and 
(2) honors and praises the National Association 
for the Advancement of Colored People on the occa-
sion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the po-
litical, educational, social, and economic rights of all 
persons. 
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