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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 30 
Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States 
Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction 
force for the Navy and the Marine Corps. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 28, 2017 
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of 
the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel 
who comprise the construction force for the Navy and 
the Marine Corps. 
Whereas, on March 5, 1942, Navy Construction Battalion 
personnel were officially named Seabees by the Navy De-
partment; 
Whereas the purpose of the Navy Seabees is to build, main-
tain, and support base infrastructure in remote locations 
for the Navy and the Marine Corps, while simultaneously 
being capable of engaging in combat operations; 
Whereas the Navy Seabees dual role is exemplified by the 
Seabee motto Construimus, Batuimus: We Build, We 
Fight; 
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Whereas, for 75 years, the Navy Seabees have answered the 
call of duty to protect the United States and its demo-
cratic values both in times of war and peace; 
Whereas the Navy Seabees support United States national se-
curity at combatant commands worldwide, through the 
construction, both on land and underwater, of bases, air-
fields, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure; 
Whereas members of the Navy Seabees and their families 
have demonstrated unmatched courage and dedication to 
sacrifice for the United States, from service in World 
War II, Korea, and Vietnam to the recent conflicts in Af-
ghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere; 
Whereas the Navy Seabees exhibit honor, personal courage, 
and commitment as they sacrifice their personal comfort 
to keep the United States safe from threats; 
Whereas the Navy Seabees continue to display strength, pro-
fessionalism, and bravery in the all-volunteer force; and 
Whereas March 5, 2017, is the 75th Anniversary of the Sea-
bees: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the es-
tablishment of the United States Navy Seabees and 
the Navy personnel who comprise the construction 
force for the Navy and the Marine Corps; and 
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 32 
Congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniversary of the 
admission of that State into the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2017 
Mr. FORTENBERRY (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, and Mr. BACON) 
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the State of Nebraska on the 150th anniver-
sary of the admission of that State into the United 
States. 
Whereas the name ‘‘Nebraska’’ is derived from a Native 
American Siouan word that means ‘‘flat water’’ and is in-
spired by the Platte River; 
Whereas early explorers of the Great Plains called the Ne-
braska region the ‘‘Great American Desert’’, mistakenly 
believing that its vast prairies were incapable of sup-
porting agriculture; 
Whereas the Platte River Valley provided an ideal corridor 
for settlers traveling westward along the Oregon, Mor-
mon, and California Trails; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 33 
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 15, 2017 
Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. BEYER, Mr. BRAT, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. 
CONNOLLY, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. SCOTT 
of Virginia, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mr. WITTMAN) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George 
C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, 
as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Li-
brary. 
Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief 
of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to 
China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to Gen-
eral of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star 
generals in the history of the United States; 
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115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 33 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief 
of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to 
China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to Gen-
eral of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star 
generals in the history of the United States;
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Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Con-
gressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy 
and vital role during World War II; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel 
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European eco-
nomic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established 
in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through educational scholarship 
programs and facilities; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the 
George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the 
post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma 
mater of General George C. Marshall; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public 
about the military and diplomatic contributions of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains 
the most comprehensive collection of records documenting 
the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress designates the George C. Mar-
shall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library
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in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 7, 2017. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 33 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and 
George C. Marshall Research Library in Lex-
ington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library.
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Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Con-
gressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy 
and vital role during World War II; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel 
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European eco-
nomic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established 
in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through educational scholarship 
programs and facilities; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the 
George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the 
post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma 
mater of General George C. Marshall; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public 
about the military and diplomatic contributions of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains 
the most comprehensive collection of records documenting 
the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress designates the George C. Mar-
shall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library 
in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library. 
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III 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 33 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 8, 2017 
Received and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George 
C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, 
as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Li-
brary. 
Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief 
of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to 
China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to Gen-
eral of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star 
generals in the history of the United States; 
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Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Con-
gressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy 
and vital role during World War II; 
Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel 
Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European eco-
nomic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established 
in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through educational scholarship 
programs and facilities; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the 
George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Re-
search Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the 
post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma 
mater of General George C. Marshall; 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public 
about the military and diplomatic contributions of Gen-
eral George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and 
Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains 
the most comprehensive collection of records documenting 
the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress designates the George C. Mar-
shall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library 
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104
(2) The Secretary shall not award any such proposed
contract until at least 60 days after the date on which
the proposed contract is submitted to Congress under
paragraph (1).
SEC. 257. PREFERENTIAL RIGHT OF RENEWAL OF CONCES-
SION CONTRACTS.
(a) GENERAL RULE OF NO PREFERENTIAL RIGHT
OF RENEWAL.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary shall not grant a preferential right to a conces-
sioner to renew a concession contract executed under this
subtitle.
(b) EXCEPTIONS.—The Secretary shall grant a pref-
erential right of renewal with respect to a concession con-
tract covered by subsection (c) or (d), subject to the re-
quirements of such subsections. A concessioner who exer-
cises a preferential right of renewal in accordance with
this paragraph shall be entitled to award of the new con-
cession contract with respect to which such right is exer-
cised.
(2) As used in this section, the term ‘‘preferential
right of renewal’’ means that the Secretary shall allow a
concessioner satisfying the requirements of paragraph (1)
the opportunity to match the terms and conditions of any
competing proposal which the Secretary determines to be
the best offer.
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in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Mar-
shall Museum and Library. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 7, 2017. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 35 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NA-
TIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERV-
ICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Grand Lodge of the Fra-
ternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted
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to sponsor a public event, the 36th Annual National Peace 
Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to 
as the ‘‘Memorial Service’’), on the Capitol Grounds, in 
order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in 
the line of duty during 2016. 
(b) DATE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE.—The Memorial 
Service shall be held on May 15, 2017, or on such other 
date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate 
jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin 
on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed on May 16, 
2017. 
SEC. 2. USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL 
HONOR GUARD AND PIPE BAND EXHIBITION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Grand Lodge of the Fra-
ternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted 
to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and 
Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Exhibition’’), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow 
law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to 
demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a 
bagpipe exhibition. 
(b) DATE OF EXHIBITION.—The exhibition shall be 
held on May 14, 2017, or on such other date as the Speak-
•HCON 35 EH 
er of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 
SEC. 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed 
by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police 
Board, the event shall be— 
(1) free of admission charge and open to the 
public; and 
(2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of 
Congress. 
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsors of 
the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full re-
sponsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all 
activities associated with the events. 
SEC. 4. EVENT PREPARATIONS. 
Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Cap-
itol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized 
to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound am-
plification devices, and other related structures and equip-
ment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and 
Exhibition. 
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of 
title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertise-
•HCON 35 EH 
ments, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, 
as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol 
Grounds, in connection with the events. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 25, 2017. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 35 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
National Peace Officers Memorial Service and 
the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhi-
bition.
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‘‘(G) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICA-
BLE
TO
SALES.—Tobacco and other tobacco
products containing nicotine which are offered
for sale at retail must be in the sight and con-
trol of the person responsible for making the
sales. Any person offering such products for
sale at retail shall post, in accordance with reg-
ulations of the State, signs stating the mini-
mum purchase age, stating health warnings,
and stating the penalties for violations of the
requirements of this paragraph. Any person
who violates this subparagraph shall be fined in
the amount that a person who sells alcoholic
beverages to a minor is fined under State law.
‘‘(H) 
NOTICE
TO
EMPLOYEES.—Each
owner of a retail establishment which sells to-
bacco and other tobacco products containing
nicotine shall notify each individual employed in
the establishment as a retail sales clerk that the
sale of tobacco and such products to individuals
under the age of 18 and the purchase by such
individuals of tobacco and such products are
prohibited. Such notice shall be provided to
such an employee before such employee begins
work as a retail sales clerk or if such work has
H. Con. Res. 35 
Agreed to April 27, 2017
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen 
Concurrent Resolution 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE 
OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERVICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order 
of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public 
event, the 36th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service 
(in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Memorial Service’’), on the 
Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers 
who died in the line of duty during 2016. 
(b) DATE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE.—The Memorial Service shall 
be held on May 15, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation 
for the event to begin on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed 
on May 16, 2017. 
SEC. 2. USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL HONOR GUARD 
AND PIPE BAND EXHIBITION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order 
of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public 
event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in 
this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Exhibition’’), on the Capitol 
Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to 
exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and 
provide for a bagpipe exhibition. 
(b) DATE OF EXHIBITION.—The exhibition shall be held on May 
14, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration 
of the Senate jointly designate. 
SEC. 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the 
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event 
shall be— 
(1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and 
(2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. 
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsors of the Memorial 
Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all 
expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with 
the events.
H. Con. Res. 35—2 
SEC. 4. EVENT PREPARATIONS. 
Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the 
sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon 
the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and 
other related structures and equipment, as may be required for 
the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the 
restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States 
Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations 
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable 
to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.
I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 517
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a sentence under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice of confinement for life without eligi-
bility for parole and to provide that a decision to deny parole for
a military offender serving a sentence of confinement for life may be
appealed only to the President.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. BRYANT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on National Security
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a sen-
tence under the Uniform Code of Military Justice of
confinement for life without eligibility for parole and
to provide that a decision to deny parole for a military
offender serving a sentence of confinement for life may
be appealed only to the President.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF SENTENCE OF CONFINE-
MENT FOR LIFE WITHOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR
PAROLE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF SENTENCE.—(1) Chapter
47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), is amended by inserting after section
856 (article 56) the following new section (article):
‘‘§ 856a. Art. 56a. Sentence of confinement for life
without eligibility for parole
‘‘(a) For any offense for which a sentence of confine-
ment for life may be adjudged, a court-martial may ad-
judge a sentence of confinement for life without eligibility
for parole.
‘‘(b) An accused who is sentenced to confinement for
life without eligibility for parole shall serve the sentence
of confinement as adjudged unless—
‘‘(1) the sentence is set aside or otherwise
modified as a result of action taken by a Court of
Criminal Appeals, the Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces, or the Supreme Court; or
‘‘(2) the accused is pardoned.’’.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of sub-
chapter VIII of such chapter is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 856 (article 56) the following
new item:
‘‘856a. 56a. Sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 856a of title 10,
United States Code (article 56a of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice), as added by subsection (a), shall apply
with respect to any offense for which a sentence is ad-
judged by a court-martial after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 2. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF PAROLE FOR OFFENDERS
SERVING LIFE SENTENCE.
(a) EXCLUSIVE
AUTHORITY
OF
PRESIDENT
TO
GRANT PAROLE ON APPEAL OF DENIAL.—Section 952 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by inserting ‘‘(a)’’ before ‘‘The Secretary’’;
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(b) In a case in which parole for an offender serving
a sentence of confinement for life is denied, only the Presi-
dent may grant the offender parole on appeal of that de-
nial. The authority to grant parole on appeal in such a
case may not be delegated.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply with
respect to any decision to deny parole made after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
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