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H. Res. 1167 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 3, 2018. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives has learned 
with profound regret and sorrow of the death of George Her-
bert Walker Bush, forty-first President of the United States 
of America. 
Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to 
the members of the family of the former President in their 
bereavement. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions 
to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family 
of the former President. 
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the 
former President. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1171 
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring 
the memory of the victims of the shooting at Mercy Hospital and Medical 
Center in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 2018. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2018 
Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Mr. RUSH, Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Ms. 
KELLY of Illinois, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, 
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mrs. BUSTOS, and Mr. FOSTER) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives 
and honoring the memory of the victims of the shooting 
at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illi-
nois, on November 19, 2018. 
Whereas, on November 19, 2018, a gunman opened fire in 
the parking lot and lobby of Mercy Hospital and Medical 
Center in Chicago, Illinois; 
Whereas the gunman took the lives of 3 individuals who had 
dedicated themselves to serving others as members of the 
law enforcement and medical communities; 
Whereas Chicago Police Officer Samuel Jimenez, age 28, of 
the Second Police District, responded to the emergency 
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1169 
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote free, fair, 
transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2018 
Mr. KEATING (for himself, Mr. YOHO, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. 
CHABOT, and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote 
free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Bangladesh. 
Whereas Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971 and es-
tablished a secular democratic state, which is home to 
Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and atheists; 
Whereas Bangladesh is the eighth most populous country 
with nearly 160,000,000 people; 
Whereas according to the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development maternal and child mortality rates 
in Bangladesh have declined by more than 60 percent, 
production of rice has tripled, and growth in gross do-
mestic product has averaged more than 6 percent annu-
ally for over a decade; 
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•HRES 156 EH 
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of 
the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of 
a substitute made in order as original text. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 116 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 14, 2017. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House any joint resolution 
specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order 
against consideration of each such joint resolution are waived. 
Each such joint resolution shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against provisions in each such joint resolu-
tion are waived. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on each such 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 
Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recom-
mit. 
SEC. 2. The joint resolutions referred to in the first sec-
tion of this resolution are as follows: 
(a) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the 
rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to sav-
•HRES 116 EH 
ings arrangements established by States for non-govern-
mental employees. 
(b) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the 
rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to sav-
ings arrangements established by qualified State political sub-
divisions for non-governmental employees. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1271 
AN ACT 
To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs 
a pilot program instituting a clinical observation 
program for pre-med students preparing to at-
tend medical school.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1170 
Urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria’s political parties to ensure 
electoral accountability and work toward holding credible, peaceful, and 
transparent elections in February 2019. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2018 
Ms. BASS (for herself, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. CHABOT) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria’s political 
parties to ensure electoral accountability and work to-
ward holding credible, peaceful, and transparent elections 
in February 2019. 
Whereas it is in the best interest of the United States to 
maintain a strong bilateral relationship with a politically 
stable, democratic, and economically sound Nigeria that 
can play a leadership role in the region and the continent 
more broadly; 
Whereas Nigeria has Presidential elections scheduled for Feb-
ruary 16, 2019, and Gubernatorial and National Assem-
bly elections scheduled for March 2, 2019; 
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call with bravery and made the ultimate sacrifice in an 
effort to protect the lives of others; 
Whereas Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said 
that— 
(1) Officer Jimenez and the other officers who re-
sponded to the shooting ‘‘did what heroic officers always 
do—they ran toward the gunfire’’; and 
(2) the actions of Officer Jimenez and the other offi-
cers who responded to the shooting ‘‘saved a lot of lives’’; 
Whereas Officer Jimenez was— 
(1) a dedicated law enforcement officer; 
(2) a loving husband; and 
(3) a loving father of 3 young children; 
Whereas Officer Jimenez was the second police officer of the 
Chicago Police Department to be fatally shot in the line 
of duty in 2018, after Commander Paul R. Bauer, the 
commander of the 18th Police District, was fatally shot 
while attempting to apprehend an armed suspect on Feb-
ruary 13; 
Whereas Dr. Tamara O’Neal, age 38, a physician at Mercy 
Hospital and Medical Center, was fatally shot by the 
gunman in the hospital parking lot; 
Whereas Dr. O’Neal, a graduate of the University of Illinois 
College of Medicine, had worked in the emergency depart-
ment at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center treating oth-
ers and was devoted to her church and to charitable 
causes; 
Whereas Dr. O’Neal was described by the director of the 
emergency department at Mercy Hospital and Medical 
Center as a ‘‘wonderful individual’’ who was ‘‘dedicated 
to caring for her community’’; 
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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1494 
AN ACT 
To strengthen partnerships between historically 
Black colleges and universities and minority-serv-
ing institutions and the Department of Home-
land Security, and for other purposes.
•HRES 1171 IH 
Whereas Dayna Less, age 24, a pharmacist at Mercy Hos-
pital and Medical Center, was fatally shot by the gun-
man; 
Whereas Ms. Less, a graduate of Purdue University, had 
overcome health challenges as a youth and had decided 
to become a pharmacist to help serve the health needs of 
others; 
Whereas Ms. Less, who was engaged to be married to her 
childhood sweetheart, was described by her father as ‘‘the 
strongest person I know’’; 
Whereas the city of Chicago suffers from our Nation’s epi-
demic of gun violence, with nearly 2,700 people killed or 
injured by gunfire in Chicago in 2018; 
Whereas the medical community in the United States works 
tirelessly every day to provide professional and dedicated 
care to individuals affected by gun violence across the 
Nation; 
Whereas the law enforcement community in the United 
States works tirelessly every day to respond to incidents 
of gun violence and protect others from harm at the risk 
of their own safety; and 
Whereas the Nation owes a debt of gratitude to members of 
the law enforcement and medical communities in Chicago 
and across the United States for the service they provide 
in helping others, including in the response to the shoot-
ing at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center on November 
19, 2018: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses sincere condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of Officer Samuel Ji-
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menez, Dr. Tamara O’Neal, and Dayna Less, the 
victims of the tragic shooting on November 19, 
2018, at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chi-
cago, Illinois; 
(2) honors the lives and memory of the victims, 
with gratitude for the service the victims provided as 
members of the law enforcement and medical com-
munities; 
(3) extends support to the individuals subjected 
to the trauma of the shooting; 
(4) thanks the law enforcement officers, medical 
personnel, emergency responders, and Mercy Hos-
pital and Medical Center workers who responded to 
the shooting with professionalism, dedication, and 
bravery; and 
(5) stands in solidarity with the victims of 
senseless gun violence in Chicago and in commu-
nities across the United States. 
Æ 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1173 
Encouraging the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy 
to enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the 
next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and 
encouraging the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility of 
autonomous underwater vehicles. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 10, 2018 
Mr. CONAWAY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging the Department of Defense and the Department 
of the Navy to enter into an international joint-build, 
cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear- 
powered fast attack submarine program, and encouraging 
the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility 
of autonomous underwater vehicles. 
Whereas according to the National Defense Strategy, ‘‘. . . 
an increasingly complex global security environment, 
characterized by overt challenges to the free and open 
international order and the re-emergence of long-term, 
strategic competition between nations. These changes re-
quire a clear-eyed appraisal of the threats we face, ac-
knowledgement of the changing character of warfare, and 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1174 
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human 
Rights and the celebration of ‘‘Human Rights Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 10, 2018 
Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. GRIJALVA, 
Ms. LEE, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. 
CONNOLLY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. MOORE, Mr. HASTINGS, 
Ms. ESHOO, Mr. CORREA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. RUSH, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. 
JAYAPAL, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. 
ESPAILLAT, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. VEASEY, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. 
KHANNA, Mr. POCAN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. PETERS, Mrs. 
NAPOLITANO, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, 
and Mr. HULTGREN) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declara-
tion of Human Rights and the celebration of ‘‘Human 
Rights Day’’. 
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopt-
ed by the United Nations 70 years ago on December 10, 
1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement 
among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of 
all human beings; 
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•HRES 1174 IH 
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds 
the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined 
within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; 
Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realiza-
tion of fundamental freedoms and contributes to pro-
moting equality, preventing conflict and human rights 
violations, and enhancing participation in democratic 
processes; 
Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council and the 
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights were 
established to uphold the Universal Declaration of 
Human Rights and to promote and protect human rights 
around the world; 
Whereas the Department of State has historically declared 
that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the 
promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in 
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and 
Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the 
world as ‘‘Human Rights Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Uni-
versal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebra-
tion of ‘‘Human Rights Day’’; 
(2) supports the ideals of human rights and re-
affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 
(3) encourages all nations to continue working 
towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be 
achieved only through democracy, respect for human 
rights, and the rule of law; 
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House Calendar No. 197 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1180 
[Report No. 115–1084] 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) 
to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located 
in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield 
as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other pur-
poses; providing for proceedings during the period from December 24, 
2018, through January 3, 2019. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2018 
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 Senate amendment to the 
bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh 
National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mis-
sissippi, to establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as 
an affiliated area of the National Park System, and 
for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the 
period from December 24, 2018, through January 3, 
2019. 
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(4) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘Human Rights Day’’ and continue their 
commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and 
human rights across the globe; and 
(5) calls on all branches of the Federal Govern-
ment to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human 
Rights at home and abroad. 
Æ 
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1175 
Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early 
diagnosis and appropriate intervention. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2018 
Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. GUTHRIE) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance 
of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention. 
Whereas sepsis is a medical condition resulting from an im-
mune system response to an infection; 
Whereas this overwhelming response to infection can rapidly 
lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death; 
Whereas over 1.7 million individuals in the United States de-
velop sepsis each year; 
Whereas over 270,000 individuals in the United States die 
from sepsis each year, more than from prostate cancer, 
breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention esti-
mates that one in three patients who die in a hospital 
have sepsis; 
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•HRES 1175 IH 
Whereas according to the Agency for Healthcare Research 
and Quality, sepsis is the most common diagnosis for in-
patient hospital stays in the United States; 
Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in 
hospitals in the United States, consuming over $24 bil-
lion each year; 
Whereas sepsis is the number one cause of hospital readmis-
sions, generating over $2 billion in costs annually; 
Whereas over 80 percent of septic patients are septic upon 
admission to the hospital; 
Whereas mortality from sepsis increases by up to eight per-
cent for every hour that treatment is delayed; 
Whereas rapid diagnosis and treatment can prevent up to 80 
percent of sepsis fatalities; and 
Whereas the combination of early detection of sepsis and ap-
propriate interventions can significantly improve the 
chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) is committed to increasing awareness of 
sepsis and encouraging the education of patients, 
families, health care professionals, and government 
agencies on the critical importance of early diagnosis 
as the key for patients to survive sepsis; and 
(2) supports innovative public-private partner-
ships and the pursuit of innovative financing tools, 
incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the 
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pursuit of improved early detection and appropriate 
intervention for patients with sepsis. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1176 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 12, 2018. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation 
of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Ag-
riculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. 
All points of order against the conference report and against 
its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be 
considered as read. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) 
one motion to recommit if applicable. 
SEC. 2. The provisions of section 7 of the War Powers 
Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall not apply during the re-
mainder of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress to a concur-
rent resolution introduced pursuant to section 5 of the War
•HRES 1187 IH 
Whereas the ruling opened the door for the 100th United 
States Congress to enact the Indian Gaming Regulatory 
Act to foster Tribal economic development and regulate 
Indian gaming which has ultimately revitalized Tribal 
economies across Indian country; 
Whereas Congress wrote the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 
of 1988 to carefully balance Tribal, Federal, and State 
government interests; 
Whereas the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 aims to 
strengthen Tribal self-sufficiency and self-determination, 
promote economic development, and protect the integrity 
of Indian gaming to ensure that Indian Tribes are the 
primary beneficiaries of their gaming operations; 
Whereas Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 
of 1988 on September 27, 1988, and President Reagan 
signed the Act into law on October 17, 1988; 
Whereas, as a result of the enactment of the Indian Gaming 
Regulatory Act of 1988, the American public has not 
only seen economic improvements in Tribal communities, 
they have also benefitted from the economic development 
Indian gaming generates in local communities sur-
rounding reservations; 
Whereas in the 30 years since the passage of the Indian 
Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, Indian gaming has re-
sponsibly grown to provide a steady source of revenue for 
more than 240 Tribes in 29 States; 
Whereas according to the National Indian Gaming Commis-
sion, as of 2017, Indian gaming has grown into a 
$32,400,000,000 industry that is rebuilding Native 
American communities, educating a generation of new 
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Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544) with respect to the Re-
public of Yemen. 
Attest: 
Clerk.