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Katherine Breann Cooper, 22, Cheng ‘‘James’’ Yuan 
Hong, 20, Christopher Ross Michaels-Martinez, 20, 
Weihan ‘‘David’’ Wang, 20, Veronika Weiss, 19, all of 
whom were students at the University of California, 
Santa Barbara; 
Whereas the people of the United States offer support to all 
the victims and their families, and wish the 13 injured 
full and speedy recoveries; 
Whereas the brave response of law enforcement officials and 
other first responders prevented additional losses of life 
and further injury; and 
Whereas the people of the United States call for a reduction 
and prevention of violent acts, deplore mass shootings 
and gun violence, and stand with the survivors: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the senseless rampage and mass 
shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on 
May 23, 2014; 
(2) offers condolences to the entire Isla Vista 
community and the University of California, Santa 
Barbara community, as well as their families; 
(3) recognizes that the healing process will be 
long and difficult for the Isla Vista and Santa Bar-
bara communities; 
(4) encourages a productive and thoughtful dia-
logue on all aspects of this senseless tragedy, includ-
ing the Nation’s mental health care system, anger, 
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firearms laws, and harmful attitudes towards 
women; 
(5) honors the selfless, dedicated service of the 
law enforcement officials and emergency response 
personnel who responded to the attack, preventing 
further loss of life and injury, and who continue to 
investigate the attack; and 
(6) remains committed to working to help pre-
vent tragedies like this from happening again. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 636 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 24, 2014. 
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. 6) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of 
natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, and for 
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. All points of order against consideration of the 
bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill 
and amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, 
it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the pur-
pose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 610 
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 30, 2014 
Ms. LEE
of California (for herself, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. 
FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. 
SABLAN, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. MOORE, Ms. BORDALLO, 
Mr. CONYERS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. RUSH, 
Ms. NORTON, Mr. JOHNSON
of Georgia, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. 
PIERLUISI, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WASSERMAN 
SCHULTZ, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. MENG, Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
DEUTCH, Mr. SIRES, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, 
Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mrs. LOWEY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Re-
form 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American 
Heritage Month. 
Whereas people of Caribbean heritage are found in every 
State of the Union; 
Whereas emigration from the Caribbean region to the Amer-
ican colonies began as early as 1619 with the arrival of 
indentured workers in Jamestown, Virginia; 
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Whereas during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a signifi-
cant number of slaves from the Caribbean region were 
brought to the United States; 
Whereas since 1820, millions of people have emigrated from 
the Caribbean region to the United States; 
Whereas like the United States, the countries of the Carib-
bean faced obstacles of slavery and colonialism and strug-
gled for independence; 
Whereas also like the United States, the people of the Carib-
bean region have diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and reli-
gious backgrounds; 
Whereas the independence movements throughout the Carib-
bean during the 1960s and the consequential establish-
ment of independent democratic countries in the Carib-
bean strengthened ties between the region and the United 
States; 
Whereas Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the 
United States and the first Secretary of the Treasury, 
was born in the Caribbean; 
Whereas many influential Caribbean Americans have contrib-
uted to the rich history of the United States, including 
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, the pioneer settler of Chi-
cago, Claude McKay, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance, 
James Weldon Johnson, the writer of the Black National 
Anthem, Celia Cruz, the world-renowned queen of Salsa 
music, and Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American 
Congresswoman and first African-American woman can-
didate for President; 
Whereas the many influential Caribbean Americans in the 
history of the United States also include Colin Powell, 
the first African-American Secretary of State, Sidney 
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tions to the American people from overreaching by the 
Government; 
Whereas, for more than two centuries, men and women have 
died to defend the Constitution and the Nation’s precious 
freedoms; 
Whereas every member of the House of Representatives takes 
an oath to protect and defend the Constitution; 
Whereas the First Amendment provides broad freedom of 
speech protections to allow individuals to participate in 
the Nation’s representative democracy; 
Whereas amending the Bill of Rights would erode those pre-
cious freedoms that strengthen the Nation’s democracy; 
and 
Whereas the masterful design of the Nation’s Founders, in 
particular the authors of the First Amendment, should 
not be tampered with or rewritten: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives reaf-
firms its commitment to the First Amendment to the Con-
stitution, as written, and the protections it affords to the 
American people that are vital to the Nation’s democracy. 
Æ 
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Poitier, the first African-American actor to receive the 
Academy Award for best actor in a leading role, Harry 
Belafonte, a musician, actor, and activist, Al Roker, a 
meteorologist and television personality, and Roberto 
Clemente, the first Latino inducted into the Baseball 
Hall of Fame; 
Whereas Caribbean Americans have played an active role in 
the civil rights movement and other social and political 
movements in the United States; 
Whereas Caribbean Americans have contributed greatly to 
the fine arts, education, business, literature, journalism, 
sports, fashion, politics, government, the military, music, 
science, technology, and other fields in the United States; 
Whereas Caribbean Americans share their culture through 
festivals, carnivals, music, dance, film, and literature, 
which enrich the cultural landscape of the United States; 
Whereas the countries of the Caribbean are important eco-
nomic partners of the United States; 
Whereas the countries of the Caribbean represent the United 
States third border; 
Whereas the people of the Caribbean region share the hopes 
and aspirations of the people of the United States for 
peace and prosperity throughout the Western Hemisphere 
and the rest of the world; 
Whereas since the passage of H. Con. Res. 71 in the 109th 
Congress by both the Senate and the House of Rep-
resentatives, a proclamation has been issued annually by 
the President declaring June National Caribbean Amer-
ican Heritage Month; and 
Whereas 2014 is the first ever United Nations designation of 
the Year of Small Island Developing States to celebrate 
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the contributions that this group of countries has made 
to the world, as well as the vibrant and distinct cultures, 
diversity and heritage in this part of the world: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean 
American Heritage Month; 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe Caribbean American Heritage Month with 
appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, and activities; 
and 
(3) affirms that— 
(A) the contributions of Caribbean Ameri-
cans are a significant part of the history, 
progress, and heritage of the United States; 
and 
(B) the ethnic and racial diversity of the 
United States enriches and strengthens the Na-
tion. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 614 
Strongly supporting the quality and value of diversity and innovation in 
the Nation’s higher education institutions, and strongly disagreeing with 
the President’s proposal to create and administer a Postsecondary Insti-
tution Ratings System. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 10, 2014 
Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself and Mr. CAPUANO) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force 
RESOLUTION 
Strongly supporting the quality and value of diversity and 
innovation in the Nation’s higher education institutions, 
and strongly disagreeing with the President’s proposal 
to create and administer a Postsecondary Institution 
Ratings System. 
Whereas the Nation’s diverse higher education system, which 
includes community colleges, public and private four-year 
colleges, faith-based colleges, research universities, career 
training schools, work colleges, land grant universities, 
historically Black colleges, women’s colleges, Hispanic 
serving institutions, institutes for the arts, and many 
other specialized institutions, offers opportunity and in-
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19 States and the District of Columbia and legal chal-
lenges to same-sex marriage bans pending in 30 other 
States; 
Whereas this extraordinary show of support represents a 
rapid change in attitudes sparked by the important work 
of advocates like Jeanne Sobelson Manford; 
Whereas on January 8, 2013, at the age of 92, just 6 months 
before the Windsor decision, Jeanne Manford passed 
away and the LGBT community lost a long-time cham-
pion for civil rights, but celebrated her extraordinary leg-
acy; 
Whereas when President Barack Obama posthumously 
awarded Jeanne the Presidential Citizens Medal on Feb-
ruary 15, 2013, he remarked that Jeanne, ‘‘Took to the 
streets with a simple message: No matter who her son 
was—no matter who he loved—she loved him, and 
wouldn’t put up with this kind of nonsense. And in that 
simple act, she inspired a movement and gave rise to a 
national organization that has given so much support to 
parents and families and friends, and helped to change 
this country.’’; 
Whereas Jeanne demonstrated to us in her life and inspires 
us today through her legacy that one voice can change 
the world; 
Whereas Jeanne’s courage lives on in PFLAG’s work and in 
the progress for which she fought; and 
Whereas Jeanne Manford insisted that equality knows no 
bounds, including that of sexual orientation or gender 
identity: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) honors the life and work of Jeanne Sobelson 
Manford; 
(2) recognizes Jeanne Sobelson Manford as a 
national hero who advanced the rights of lesbian, 
gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the 
United States; and 
(3) commends Jeanne Sobelson Manford for 
helping to realize the founders’ goal of creating a 
more perfect union based on the ideal that all men 
and women are created equal. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 612 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government 
of Mexico should forthwith repatriate Sgt. Andrew Paul Tahmooressi 
from Mexican prison(s) and expressing the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the President of the United States should take actions 
to impose sanctions on Mexico until such time as Sgt. Tahmooressi 
is released. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 9, 2014 
Mr. STOCKMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Government of Mexico should forthwith repatriate 
Sgt. Andrew Paul Tahmooressi from Mexican prison(s) 
and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
that the President of the United States should take 
actions to impose sanctions on Mexico until such time 
as Sgt. Tahmooressi is released. 
Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi served with the U.S. Marine 
Corps for two tours of duty in Afghanistan earning a 
rare combat field promotion to Sergeant; 
Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi was driving near the U.S.-Mexi-
can border on March 31, 2014, when he took a wrong 
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turn and unintentionally drove into Mexico. He was 
stopped by police in Mexico and arrested for possessing 
three firearms which were fully legal in Texas and were 
registered to him; and 
Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi has a distinguished record in the 
U.S. Marine Corps and there is no indication that Sgt. 
Tahmooressi was in violation of other laws in Mexico, ex-
cept possession of his own firearms: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the Government of Mexico should expedi-
tiously release and repatriate Sgt. Tahmooressi and 
all possessions that have been seized; and 
(2) the President of the United States should 
communicate with the Government of Mexico that he 
will impose increasingly harsh sanctions on Mexico 
until such time as Sgt. Tahmooressi is released. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 613 
Commemorating the centennial of Webster University. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 9, 2014 
Mrs. WAGNER (for herself and Mr. CLAY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the centennial of Webster University. 
Whereas in 1915, the Sisters of Loretto established Webster 
University in Saint Louis, Missouri, as one of the first 
Catholic colleges for women that is located west of the 
Mississippi River; 
Whereas Webster University has campuses in 8 different 
countries, introducing people in Europe, Asia, and Africa 
to United States educational programs, helping to spread 
United States culture and ideas around the globe, and 
serving the educational needs of people abroad; 
Whereas in 1974, Webster University became one of the first 
universities in the United States to operate on a military 
base; 
Whereas in 2014, Webster University is located on military 
bases across the country, serving all branches of the mili-
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tary and directly helping more than 7,700 students who 
are active members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or di-
rect relatives of individuals with military connections; 
Whereas Webster University has been a leader in online edu-
cation since 1999, and more than 9,000 students are tak-
ing courses in the Webster University Online Learning 
Center, a program that provides quality higher education 
to students who have access to the Internet and are re-
siding anywhere in the world; 
Whereas since 1915, Webster University has conferred more 
than 184,000 degrees at campuses around the world, in-
cluding nearly 80,000 degrees in the greater Saint Louis 
area, demonstrating a local commitment and offering a 
global education; 
Whereas Webster University has a diverse student body and 
is routinely lauded by organizations working on diversity 
issues; 
Whereas Webster University is the alma mater of more than 
160,000 proud alumni; and 
Whereas the quality of Webster University as an institution 
of higher learning is a reflection of the extraordinary cal-
iber of its educational professionals and students: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and extends congratulations to the educational pro-
fessionals, students, and alumni of Webster University for 
100 years of excellence in higher education. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 615 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who 
vote in favor of the establishment of a public, Federal Government 
run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate 
in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree 
to enroll under that public option. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 10, 2014 
Mr. FLEMING submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a 
public, Federal Government run health insurance option 
are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Fed-
eral Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and 
agree to enroll under that public option. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that Members who vote in favor of the estab-
lishment of a public, Federal Government run health in-
surance option are urged to forgo their right to participate 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3301
AN ACT
To amend chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code, to
allow the Secretary of the Treasury greater discretion
with regard to the placement of the required inscriptions
on quarter dollars issued under the 50 States Commemo-
rative Coin Program.
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 619 
Recognizing that cardiovascular disease continues to be an overwhelming 
threat to women’s health and the importance of providing basic, preven-
tive heart screenings to women wherever they seek primary care. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 11, 2014 
Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Ms. EDWARDS, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. 
HERRERA BEUTLER, Ms. MATSUI, and Mrs. NOEM) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that cardiovascular disease continues to be an 
overwhelming threat to women’s health and the impor-
tance of providing basic, preventive heart screenings to 
women wherever they seek primary care. 
Whereas heart disease remains the leading cause of death for 
women in the United States, causing 1 in 4 female 
deaths and more deaths than all forms of cancer com-
bined; 
Whereas since 1984, the number of deaths from heart disease 
for women has exceeded those for men; 
Whereas the rate of cardiovascular death is increasing by 1 
percent each year among women ages 35 to 44; 
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be considered as read. All points of order against provisions 
in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and 
on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem-
ber of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 617 EH 
recognizing the threat posed by the group’s large-scale 
and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, including 
women and children; 
Whereas Boko Haram is one of a number of radical Islamist 
terrorist organizations and extremist groups that pose a 
growing threat to United States interests in the region as 
well as broader peace and security; and 
Whereas these radical Islamist groups, which include Ansar 
al-Sharia, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, the National 
Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, and oth-
ers have carried out deadly attacks in the region and con-
stitute a growing threat to North and West Africa: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its strong support for the people of 
Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls 
abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state, and calls for 
the immediate, safe return of the girls; 
(2) condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks 
on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, 
villages, and agricultural centers in Nigeria; 
(3) encourages the Government of Nigeria to 
strengthen efforts to protect children seeking to obtain 
an education and to hold those who conduct such violent 
attacks accountable; 
(4) commends efforts by the United States Govern-
ment to hold terrorist organizations, such as Boko 
Haram, accountable;