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House Calendar No. 106 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 575 
[Report No. 113–443] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for 
the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding 
the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2014 
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) 
providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee 
on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack 
in Benghazi. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 
567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Com-
mittee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist At-
tack in Benghazi. The resolution shall be considered as 
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read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the resolution to its adoption without intervening mo-
tion or demand for division of the question except one hour 
of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules. 
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House Calendar No. 106 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 575 
[Report No. 113–443] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the 
Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 
2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. 
MAY 7, 2014 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 576 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 8, 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. 10) to amend the charter school program under the El-
ementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 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 90 minutes 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Education and the Work-
force. After general debate the bill shall be considered 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 Education 
and the Workforce now printed in the bill. The committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered
national agreements which concern disposal, manage-
ment, and use of lands belonging to the United States.
(2) To protect State powers not reserved to the
Federal Government under the Constitution from Fed-
eral actions designating lands pursuant to inter-
national agreements.
(3) To ensure that no United States citizen suf-
fers any diminishment or loss of individual rights as
a result of Federal actions designating lands pursu-
ant to international agreements for purposes of im-
posing restrictions on use of those lands.
(4) To protect private interests in real property
from diminishment as a result of Federal actions des-
ignating lands pursuant to international agreements.
(5) To provide a process under which the
United States may, when desirable, designate lands
pursuant to international agreements.
SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL ROLE IN
WORLD HERITAGE SITE LISTING.
Section 401 of the National Historic Preservation Act
Amendments of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 470a–1) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) in the first sentence, by—
(A) inserting ‘‘(in this section referred to as
the ‘Convention’)’’ after ‘‘1973’’; and
•HRES 576 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 part A 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 
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 consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. On any legislative day during the period from 
May 12, 2014, through May 16, 2014—
•HRES 576 EH 
(a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day 
shall be considered as approved; and 
(b) the Chair may at any time declare the House ad-
journed to meet at a date and time, within the limits of 
clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be an-
nounced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform 
the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period ad-
dressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 
8(a) of rule I. 
SEC. 4. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative 
day of May 8, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions 
that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 
of rule XV, relating to the bill (H.R. 4366) to strengthen the 
Federal education research system to make research and 
evaluations more timely and relevant to State and local needs 
in order to increase student achievement. 
SEC. 5. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any 
time before 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, file privileged 
reports to accompany measures making appropriations for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. 
SEC. 6. During consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and 
make permanent the research credit, pursuant to House Res-
olution 569, the further amendment printed in part B of the
•HRES 576 EH 
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion shall be considered as adopted at the end of the bill. 
SEC. 7. House Resolution 569 is amended by striking 
‘‘90 minutes’’ and inserting ‘‘one hour’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
(B) inserting ‘‘and subject to subsections
(b), (c), (d), (e), and (f)’’ before the period at the
end;
(2) in subsection (b) in the first sentence, by in-
serting ‘‘, subject to subsection (d),’’ after ‘‘shall’’; and
(3) adding at the end the following new sub-
sections:
‘‘(d) The Secretary of the Interior shall not nominate
any lands owned by the United States for inclusion on the
World Heritage List pursuant to the Convention unless such
nomination is specifically authorized by a law enacted after
the date of enactment of the American Land Sovereignty
Protection Act of 1996. The Secretary may from time to
time submit to the Speaker of the House and the President
of the Senate proposals for legislation authorizing such a
nomination.
‘‘(e) The Secretary of the Interior shall object to the
inclusion of any property in the United States on the list
of World Heritage in Danger established under Article 11.4
of the Convention unless—
‘‘(1) the Secretary has submitted to the Speaker
of the House and the President of the Senate a report
describing the necessity for including that property on
the list; and
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3295
AN ACT
To designate the Federal building located at 1301 Clay
Street in Oakland, California, as the ‘‘Ronald V. Dellums
Federal Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
‘‘(2) the Secretary is specifically authorized to
assent to the inclusion of the property on the list, by
a joint resolution of the Congress enacted after the
date that report is submitted.
‘‘(f) The Secretary of the Interior shall submit an an-
nual report on each World Heritage Site within the United
States to the Chairman and Ranking Minority member of
the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives
and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of
the Senate, that contains the following information for each
site:
‘‘(1) An accounting of all money expended to
manage the site.
‘‘(2) A summary of Federal full time equivalent
hours related to management of the site.
‘‘(3) A list and explanation of all nongovern-
mental organizations contributing to the management
of the site.
‘‘(4) A summary and account of the disposition
of complaints received by the Secretary related to
management of the site.’’.
•HRES 577 IH 
foster care system, and to maximize the number of 
children exiting foster care to the protection of safe, 
loving, and permanent families; 
(3) supports the designation of National Foster 
Care Month; 
(4) acknowledges the unique needs of children 
in the foster-care system; 
(5) recognizes foster youth throughout the 
United States for their ongoing tenacity, courage, 
and resilience while facing life challenges; 
(6) acknowledges the exceptional alumni of the 
foster-care system who serve as advocates and role 
models for youth who remain in care; 
(7) honors the commitment and dedication of 
the individuals who work tirelessly to provide assist-
ance and services to children in the foster-care sys-
tem; and 
(8) reaffirms the need to continue working to 
improve the outcomes of all children in the foster- 
care system through parts B and E of title IV of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and 
other programs designed to— 
(A) support vulnerable families; 
(B) invest in prevention and reunification 
services; 
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(C) promote guardianship, adoption, and 
other permanent placement opportunities in 
cases where reunification is not in the best in-
terests of the child; 
(D) 
adequately 
serve 
those 
children 
brought into the foster-care system; and 
(E) facilitate the successful transition into 
adulthood for children that ‘‘age-out’’ of the 
foster-care system. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 578 
Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 2014, through 
May 17, 2014, as ‘‘National Police Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2014 
Mr. SABLAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 
2014, through May 17, 2014, as ‘‘National Police Week’’. 
Whereas in 1962, John Fitzgerald Kennedy proclaimed May 
15 to be ‘‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’’, and designated 
the calendar week in which May 15 falls as ‘‘National 
Police Week’’; 
Whereas law enforcement officers are charged with pursuing 
justice and protecting communities in the United States; 
Whereas State and local police officers, sheriffs, and other 
law enforcement officers across the United States serve 
with dignity and integrity; 
Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to 
natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane 
Sandy; 
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Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to 
terrorist attacks such as the bombings at the Boston 
Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, and to accidents 
such as the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas; 
Whereas the deadliest day in law enforcement history was 
September 11, 2001, when 72 officers were killed while 
responding to the terrorist attacks on the United States; 
Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly risk their personal 
safety in the interest of public safety; and 
Whereas ‘‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’’ honors law enforce-
ment officers killed in the line of duty: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Police 
Week’’; 
(2) expresses strong support for law enforce-
ment officers across the United States for their ef-
forts to build safer and more secure communities; 
(3) recognizes the need to ensure that law en-
forcement officers have the equipment, training, and 
resources necessary to protect their health and safe-
ty while they are protecting the public; 
(4) recognizes the members of the law enforce-
ment community for their selfless acts of bravery; 
(5) acknowledges that police officers and other 
law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate 
sacrifice should be remembered and honored; and 
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(6) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘National Police Week’’ with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of 
the vital role of law enforcement officers in building 
safer and more secure communities across the 
United States. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 579 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Congressional declaration of bourbon 
whiskey as a distinctive product of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2014 
Mr. YARMUTH (for himself and Mr. BARR) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Congressional dec-
laration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of 
the United States. 
Whereas on May 4, 1964, Congress declared bourbon whiskey 
a distinctive product of the United States that is unlike 
other types of alcoholic beverages, whether foreign or do-
mestic; 
Whereas to be designated as ‘‘bourbon’’, a product must con-
form to high standards and be manufactured in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations of the United States, 
which prescribe Federal Standards of Identity for ‘‘bour-
bon whisky’’; 
Whereas bourbon whiskey has achieved recognition and ac-
ceptance throughout the world as a distinctive product of 
the United States; 
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Whereas Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon, produces 95 
percent of the world’s supply; 
Whereas Kentucky’s iconic bourbon brands are reaching far-
ther than ever, with more than 30,000,000 gallons 
shipped to 126 countries, making bourbon the largest ex-
port category among all United States distilled spirits 
and a source of national pride; 
Whereas bourbon production has increased by more than 120 
percent since 1999; and 
Whereas bourbon is a vital part of American culture and the 
economy, generating 9,000 jobs in Kentucky and almost 
$2,000,000,000 in gross Kentucky product in 2010: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the 50th anniversary of the Congressional declara-
tion of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the 
United States. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 57 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue 
aggressive growth in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology 
industries, the United States Government should ‘‘Get Out of the Way 
and Stay Out of the Way’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 6, 2013 
Mr. LATTA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation’s 
telecommunications and technology industries, the United 
States Government should ‘‘Get Out of the Way and 
Stay Out of the Way’’. 
Whereas the technology and communications industries in the 
United States have historically been some of the most 
competitive in the world and devoid of burdensome Gov-
ernment regulations; 
Whereas the United States has over 85,000,000 wireline 
broadband connections; 
Whereas wireless auctions are the reason the United States 
has over 235,000,000 wireless broadband connections; 
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•HRES 57 IH 
Whereas public-private partnerships, like those piloted by or-
ganizations such as Connected Nation, have raised 
broadband subscription rates, especially in rural areas, by 
increasing both broadband supply and demand without 
having to rely on regulation; 
Whereas deregulatory policies and free-market competition 
consistently yield a higher rate of economic growth, a 
greater standard of living for all Americans, and an en-
hanced capacity for the United States to be competitive 
in the global marketplace; 
Whereas the digital age not only expands an individual’s 
reach and ability to connect with family and friends, pro-
vides new and exciting educational opportunities, and ex-
pands a growing global economy, while simultaneously ex-
posing an individual to a myriad of new threats such as 
identity theft and other methods of online victimization, 
and resulting in the increase of attempted criminal cyber 
attacks on businesses and communications networks; and 
Whereas we should continually strive to advance this rapidly 
growing source of social and economic benefit to the Na-
tion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that in order to continue aggressive growth 
in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology indus-
tries, the United States Government should ‘‘Get Out of 
the Way and Stay Out of the Way’’ by— 
(1) promoting investment through deregulation 
and free-market competition; 
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•HRES 580 IH 
Whereas Compton Community College is a source of commu-
nity pride, a positive stimulus for students and families, 
and supports the continued development of the sur-
rounding communities; 
Whereas Compton Community College has a proud history, 
having functioned as one of the primary providers of high 
quality post-secondary education for persons of color in 
the greater Los Angeles County region for over three- 
quarters of a century, from 1927 until 2006; 
Whereas the Compton Community College District Board of 
Trustees, looking toward the re-establishment of Comp-
ton Community College’s proud history, has hired Dr. 
Keith Curry, a highly regarded member of the academic 
community, to lead in their pursuit of accreditation as 
Chief Executive Officer of the Compton Community Col-
lege District; 
Whereas Compton Community College is under review for ac-
credited status and has worked with schools of good 
standing and the Accrediting Commission for Community 
and Junior Colleges; and 
Whereas Compton Community College has endeavored in ear-
nest to make necessary reforms to prove itself qualified 
for accreditation, and has earned consideration to once 
again be an accredited, self-determining and excellent 
academic program: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives— 
(A) recognizes the excellence of Compton 
Community College; and 
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•HRES 580 IH 
(B) strongly supports its faculty and stu-
dents through continued higher education, life- 
long excellence, and self-determination; and 
(2) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that Compton Community College should re-
ceive an expedited accreditation process. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 581 
Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the City of Compton. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2014 
Ms. HAHN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the City of Compton. 
Whereas May 14, 2014, marks the 125th anniversary of in-
corporation of the City of Compton; 
Whereas the City of Compton was the seventh city in the Los 
Angeles County incorporated on May 14, 1888; 
Whereas the City of Compton, ‘‘the Hub City’’, is the pas-
sageway of 25 percent of all United States waterborne 
international trade; 
Whereas the City of Compton is home to various historical 
landmarks such as Heritage House, Angeles Abbey Cem-
etery, Eagle Tree, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memo-
rial, and Woodlawn Cemetery; 
Whereas the City of Compton has contributed to the diversity 
of California by electing Douglas Dollarhide, California’s 
first African-American mayor of a metropolitan city, and 
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•HRES 581 IH 
Doris Davis, the first African-American woman to be 
mayor of a major city; and 
Whereas the City of Compton has and continues to change 
and stands poised for success in the years to come: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and celebrates the City of Comp-
ton to the thousands of residents of the city, the 
county of Los Angeles; and 
(2) celebrates the long and exceptional history 
of the City of Compton and its contributions to Cali-
fornia and the United States on the 125th anniver-
sary. 
Æ 
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