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H. Res. 61 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 23, 2019. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 648) mak-
ing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against con-
sideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered 
as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are 
waived. Clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during con-
sideration of the bill. The previous question shall be consid-
ered 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 ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
priations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
31) making further continuing appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for
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continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 2019. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
number of face-to-face meetings requested by 
sponsors to be conducted in person (in such 
manner as the Secretary shall prescribe on 
the internet website of the Food and Drug 
Administration), and the number of such 
in-person meetings granted by the Sec-
retary.’’; 
(5) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ‘‘Beginning 
with fiscal year 2020, the’’ and inserting ‘‘The’’; 
(6) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘Beginning 
with fiscal year 2018, not’’ and inserting ‘‘Not’’; 
(7) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘Beginning 
with fiscal year 2018, for’’ and inserting ‘‘For’’; and 
(8) in subsection (f)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), in the matter pre-
ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘fiscal 
year 2022’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2027’’; 
and 
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘January 
15, 2022’’ and inserting ‘‘January 15, 2027’’. 
SEC. 105. SUNSET DATES. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Sections 735 and 736 of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379g; 
379h) shall cease to be effective October 1, 2027. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 620 
In the Matter of Nancy Pelosi. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2019 
Mr. ABRAHAM (for himself and Mr. ALLEN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to 
the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
In the Matter of Nancy Pelosi. 
Resolved, That pursuant to Article I, Section 5, 
Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, Representative 
Nancy Pelosi, be, and she hereby is, expelled from the 
House of Representatives and the Office of the Speaker 
is declared to be vacant. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 621 
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2019, as 
Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture 
of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2019 
Mr. CASE (for himself and Mr. COX of California) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the month of Octo-
ber 2019, as Filipino American History Month and cele-
brating the history and culture of Filipino Americans 
and their immense contributions to the United States. 
Whereas the earliest documented Filipino presence in the 
continental United States was October 18, 1587, when 
the first ‘‘Luzones Indios’’ arrived in Morro Bay, Cali-
fornia, on board the Nuestra Sen˜ora de Esperanza, a 
Manila-built galleon ship; 
Whereas the Filipino American National Historical Society 
recognizes 1763 as the year in which the first permanent 
Filipino settlement in the United States was established 
in St. Malo, Louisiana; 
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Whereas the recognition of the first permanent Filipino set-
tlement in the United States adds a new perspective to 
the history of the United States by bringing attention to 
the economic, cultural, social, and other notable contribu-
tions made by Filipino Americans to the development of 
our country; 
Whereas the Filipino American community is the third-larg-
est Asian-American and Pacific Islander group in the 
United States, numbering approximately 4,000,000; 
Whereas from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan con-
flicts, Filipinos and Filipino Americans have a long-
standing history of serving in the United States Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas more than 250,000 Filipinos fought under the 
United States flag during World War II to protect and 
defend the United States and the Philippines in the Pa-
cific theater; 
Whereas 20,000 Filipino World War II veterans were granted 
United States citizenship as a result of the Immigration 
Act of 1990, which was signed into law by President 
George H.W. Bush on November 29, 1990; 
Whereas, on December 14, 2016, President Barack Obama 
signed into law the Filipino Veterans of World War II 
Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, which awarded 
Filipino veterans who fought alongside troops of the 
United States in World War II the highest civilian honor 
bestowed by Congress; 
Whereas, on October 25, 2017, the Congressional Gold Medal 
was presented to Filipino World War II veterans at 
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Building, a recognition 
for which these veterans have waited more than 70 years; 
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ronments, restaurants, childcare facilities, workplaces, 
schools, communities, and homes; and 
Whereas the week of October 6, 2019, through October 12, 
2019, would be appropriate to designate as ‘‘Latex Al-
lergy Awareness Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Latex Allergy Awareness Week’’. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 623 
Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions 
of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2019 
Ms. HOULAHAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the 
contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the na-
tional mushroom industry. 
Whereas October 15 is National Mushroom Day; 
Whereas, since the cultivation of mushrooms began in France 
in 1651, the cultivation of mushrooms has been developed 
and advanced through the hard work of mushroom grow-
ers; 
Whereas mushrooms are a dietary staple due to their nutri-
tional value; 
Whereas, in 1885, a successful florist in Kennett Square, 
Pennsylvania, conceived the idea of growing mushrooms 
beneath his greenhouse benches, leading to the first dedi-
cated mushroom growing operation in the area; 
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Whereas over 60 percent of United States mushrooms are 
now grown in Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania; 
Whereas the mushroom farms in Chester County include both 
large and small farms, including multigeneration family 
farms, demonstrating the region’s support for small busi-
nesses and local producers; 
Whereas the local mushroom growers meet and collaborate, 
leading to the innovation that distinguishes the region 
and its mushroom industry; and 
Whereas the mushroom growers and the farmworker commu-
nity contribute substantially to the local economy, em-
ploying nearly 10,000 workers and bringing an estimated 
$2,700,000,000 into Chester County: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the recognition of National Mush-
room Day; and 
(2) honors the region of Chester and Berks 
Counties, Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled con-
tributions to the national mushroom industry. 
Æ 
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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7670 
AN ACT 
To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on 
small business concerns owned and controlled by women, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 62 
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s First Da´il. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 22, 2019 
Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. NEAL) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s First Da´il. 
Whereas the democratic expression of the people of Ireland’s 
will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an inde-
pendent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy 
the freedom they have today; 
Whereas the First Da´il gave a voice to the people of Ireland’s 
expression of self-determination in the 1918 general elec-
tion; 
Whereas, on January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the First 
Da´il E´ireann met in Dublin’s Mansion House to declare 
Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its 
alternative parliament; 
Whereas the First Da´il produced a Declaration of Independ-
ence and a Message to the Free Nations of the World; 
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Whereas the United States recognized and established diplo-
matic relations with the Irish Free State in 1923; 
Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share 
deep and abiding ties across a host of areas, including 
economic, scientific, and educational cooperative efforts, 
and international development cooperation; 
Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent 
strengthen the friendly relations between the United 
States and Ireland; and 
Whereas throughout our United States history, Americans of 
Irish descent have made significant contributions to the 
United States and have helped to shape its history: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the sitting of the First Da´il in Ire-
land on its 100th anniversary; 
(2) honors the resolve and sacrifice of the peo-
ple of Ireland, who did not lose their determination 
to advance Irish independence; and 
(3) reaffirms the close bonds between the 
United States and the Republic of Ireland and the 
shared values of the two countries. 
Æ 
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Whereas youth who receive extremely long sentences deserve 
an opportunity to demonstrate their potential to grow 
and change; and 
Whereas, in October, people around the United States par-
ticipate in Youth Justice Action Month to increase public 
awareness of the issues facing youth transferred to the 
adult criminal justice system and to provide people across 
the United States with an opportunity to develop action- 
oriented events in their communities: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges that the collateral con-
sequences normally applied in the adult criminal jus-
tice system should not automatically apply to youth 
arrested for crimes before the age of 18; 
(2) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘National Youth Justice Action Month’’; and 
(3) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals 
of National Youth Justice Action Month. 
Æ 
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and proper given Vice President Joseph R. Biden, 
Jr.’s role in the foreign policy of the United States 
of America; 
(2) whether Robert Hunter Biden’s business 
dealings relating to Rosemont Seneca resulted in im-
proper conflicts of interests for Vice President Jo-
seph R. Biden, Jr; and 
(3) whether Robert Hunter Biden’s business 
dealings relating to Rosemont Seneca affected 
United States foreign policy or a foreign government 
or foreign entity’s response thereto. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 634 
Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 820) to strengthen programs 
authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 16, 2019 
Mr. COLLINS
of Georgia (for himself, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. 
RESCHENTHALER, Mr. CLINE, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. 
MCCLINTOCK, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. BIGGS, Mrs. ROBY, and 
Mrs. WAGNER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 820) to 
strengthen programs authorized under the Debbie Smith 
Act of 2004. 
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res-
olution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in 
the House of the bill (S. 820) to strengthen programs au-
thorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. All points 
of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The 
bill shall be 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 
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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 the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
SEC. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to 
the consideration of S. 820. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 635 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 17, 2019. 
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sor-
row of the death of the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, a 
Representative from the State of Maryland. 
Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the 
House as the Speaker may designate, together with such 
Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at-
tend the funeral. 
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be 
authorized and directed to take such steps as may be nec-
essary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and 
that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid 
out of applicable accounts of the House. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions 
to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of 
the deceased.
•HRES 63 IH 
Whereas the area boasts of vibrant cultural centers and non-
profit organizations founded and enriched by Dominican 
activists; 
Whereas the Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano, a nonprofit 
community organization, continues to build on the invalu-
able contributions of Dominicans by engaging and em-
powering Dominican and Hispanic communities locally; 
Whereas the Dominican Women’s Development Center has 
been a vital resource to the Washington Heights and 
Inwood communities for over 25 years, providing com-
prehensive services to marginalized women and families, 
and serves as a haven for the artistic and activist expres-
sion of the community’s youth; 
Whereas Dominican native Normandia Maldonado had a long 
history of activism in Washington Heights where she co-
founded the Instituto Duartiano of the United States in 
1966, the Dominican Day Parade, Inc., in 1983 with 
Miguel Amaro, and the Centro Cultural Ballet Quisqueya 
in 1967, all of which have helped the community with 
necessary resources and fostered a connection with Do-
minican cultural roots through folklore dances and cele-
brations; 
Whereas Centro Cultural Deportivo Dominicano, a social club 
founded in 1966, remains a longstanding pillar of the 
local community, where the sound of traditional meren-
gue tipico continues to expand the cultural roots of the 
Dominican immigrant experience; 
Whereas Alianza Dominicana was a leading Dominican orga-
nization in Washington Heights and employed about 350 
individuals, who provided support to victims of domestic 
violence, the elderly, children with special needs, along 
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Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 636 
Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2019, as ‘‘National 
Vitiligo Awareness Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 17, 2019 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. 
PAYNE, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. RUSH, Ms. 
NORTON, Mr. CLAY, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. SE-
WELL of Alabama, Ms. MOORE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. JACK-
SON LEE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. BASS, Mr. 
MEEKS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. DANNY
K. DAVIS
of Illinois, Mr. 
KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. 
COX of California, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. 
BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. 
COHEN, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. RASKIN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2019, 
as ‘‘National Vitiligo Awareness Day’’. 
Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results 
in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, 
and inside of the mouth; 
Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and 
pain, but there is still no known cure; 
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Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vit-
iligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-es-
teem, anger, and depression; 
Whereas according to the American Academy of Derma-
tology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vit-
iligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; 
Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about 
half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo 
experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individ-
uals even experienced problems with schoolwork, in-
creased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing 
friendships, and self-confidence issues; 
Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are two to 
nine times more likely to consider suicide, and the CDC 
reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among 
young people; and 
Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found 
that social support for children and adolescents with vit-
iligo provided by families, peers, charities, support 
groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of 
life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Vit-
iligo Awareness Day’’; and 
(2) recognizes the importance of providing sup-
port for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to im-
prove their quality of life. 
Æ 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 637 
Expressing support for the designation of October 2019 as ‘‘National Youth 
Justice Action Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 17, 2019 
Mr. CA´RDENAS (for himself and Mr. TRONE) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of October 2019 as 
‘‘National Youth Justice Action Month’’. 
Whereas the historical role of the juvenile court system is to 
rehabilitate and treat young offenders while holding them 
accountable and maintaining public safety, and the juve-
nile court system is therefore better equipped to work 
with youth than the adult criminal justice system, which 
is punitive in nature; 
Whereas youth are developmentally different from adults, and 
those differences have been— 
(1) documented by research on the adolescent brain; 
and 
(2) acknowledged by the Supreme Court of the 
United States, State supreme courts, and many State 
and Federal laws that prohibit youth under the age of 18 
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from taking on major adult responsibilities such as vot-
ing, jury duty, and military service; 
Whereas youth who are placed under the commitment of the 
juvenile court system are able to access age-appropriate 
services and education and remain closer to their fami-
lies, which reduces the likelihood that those youth will 
commit offenses in the future; 
Whereas, every year in the United States, an estimated 
76,000 youth are tried, sentenced, or incarcerated as 
adults, and most of those youth are prosecuted for non-
violent offenses; 
Whereas most laws allowing the prosecution of youth as 
adults were enacted before the publication of research- 
based evidence by the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delin-
quency Prevention of the Department of Justice dem-
onstrating that prosecuting youth in adult court actually 
decreases public safety as, on average, youth prosecuted 
in adult court are 34 percent more likely to commit fu-
ture crimes than youth retained in the juvenile court sys-
tem; 
Whereas youth of color, youth with disabilities, and youth 
with mental health issues are disproportionally rep-
resented at all stages of the criminal justice system; 
Whereas it is harmful to public safety and to young offenders 
to confine youth in adult jails or prisons where they are 
significantly more likely to be physically and sexually as-
saulted and are often placed in solitary confinement; 
Whereas youth sentenced as adults receive an adult criminal 
record that hinders future education and employment op-
portunities; 
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