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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 906 
Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond 
to COVID-19. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2020 
Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for himself, Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. PORTER, Mr. 
KILDEE, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. SHERRILL, 
Mr. CHABOT, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. BACON, Mr. UPTON, Mr. ROD-
NEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mr. HUIZENGA) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial 
Services 
RESOLUTION 
Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production 
Act to respond to COVID-19. 
Whereas the Defense Production Act of 1950 originated from 
World War II authorities and confers an ‘‘array of au-
thorities to shape national defense preparedness pro-
grams’’; 
Whereas the United States currently faces severe shortages 
of medical supplies necessary to respond to the ongoing 
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, such 
as materials needed to test for COVID-19, ventilators 
and personal protective equipment; 
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Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) is ‘‘encouraging healthcare systems to implement 
strategies to conserve supplies’’; 
Whereas, on February 29, 2020, the New York Times re-
ported that a 2005 Federal study estimated that mechan-
ical ventilators for 740,000 critically ill people would be 
necessary in the event of a severe flu pandemic, and 
‘‘today, as the country faces the possibility of a wide-
spread outbreak of a new respiratory infection caused by 
the coronavirus, there are nowhere near that many ven-
tilators, and most are already in use’’; and 
Whereas failure to massively upscale the supplies available to 
protect Americans, test for new cases of COVID-19, and 
treat people who test positive could result in even more 
severe shortages that force health care workers to make 
harrowing choices and endanger American lives: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) calls upon the President to make urgent use 
of all relevant authorities of the Defense Production 
Act of 1950 to direct the domestic production of 
supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic; 
(2) calls upon the President to immediately 
share with Congress plans for the use of the Defense 
Production Act authorities, including targets and 
timelines for the production of supplies needed to 
address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the re-
sults of the ongoing use of these authorities; and 
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(3) stands ready to make additional appropria-
tions available to meet the needs of Defense Produc-
tion Act invocation. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 916 
Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first re-
sponders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) 
professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and 
military personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2020 
Mr. BUDD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers 
and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emer-
gency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical 
staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and mili-
tary personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic. 
Whereas there are approximately 18,000,000 health care 
workers, 1,130,000 firefighters, 891,000 emergency med-
ical services (EMS) professionals, and 63,000,000 volun-
teers in the United States; 
Whereas the men and women working in our Nation’s health 
care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect 
their fellow Americans who are suffering from COVID– 
19; 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) calls on all public officials to condemn and 
denounce any and all anti-Asian sentiment in any 
form; 
(2) recognizes that the health and safety of all 
Americans, no matter their background, must be of 
utmost priority; 
(3) condemns all manifestations of expressions 
of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, anti-Asian 
sentiment, scapegoating, and ethnic or religious in-
tolerance; 
(4) calls on Federal law enforcement officials, 
working with State and local officials— 
(A) to expeditiously investigate and docu-
ment all credible reports of hate crimes and in-
cidents and threats against the Asian-American 
community in the United States; 
(B) to collect data to document the rise of 
incidences of hate crimes due to COVID–19; 
and 
(C) to hold the perpetrators of those 
crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and 
bring such perpetrators to justice; and 
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(5) recommits United States leadership in 
building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant soci-
eties— 
(A) to prioritize language access and 
inclusivity in communication practices; and 
(B) to combat misinformation and dis-
crimination that put Asian Americans at risk. 
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H. Res. 911 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 27, 2020. 
Resolved, That House Resolution 891, agreed to March 
11, 2020 (as amended by House Resolution 905, agreed to 
March 19, 2020), is amended— 
(1) in section 7, by striking ‘‘March 29, 2020’’ and 
inserting ‘‘April 19, 2020’’; 
(2) in section 10, by striking ‘‘March 29, 2020’’ 
and inserting ‘‘April 19, 2020’’; and 
(3) in section 11, by striking ‘‘March 30, 2020’’ 
and inserting ‘‘April 20, 2020’’. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 748) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ex-
cise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage, 
with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the 
House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion 
offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the 
House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amend-
ment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion
•HRES 916 IH 
Whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of 
our Nation’s hospitals, health care workers continue to 
show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others; 
Whereas these men and women continue to go above and be-
yond the call of duty to serve citizens across the Nation; 
Whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on 
their neighbors and keep our communities safe; 
Whereas no part of our Nation could successfully battle this 
pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our 
first responders and health care providers; 
Whereas first responders serve as key sources of information 
to community and national leaders; and 
Whereas when people need help, these first responders are al-
ways counted upon to assist: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) health care workers and first responders 
should be recognized for their bravery and contribu-
tions during this global pandemic; and 
(2) the Federal Government should continue to 
honor the sacrifice these men and women make 
every day. 
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(4) recognizes that equality, justice, and liberty 
are essential rights for all people. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 698 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alternative 
fuel refueling property credit. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 
Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. CHU, Mr. 
DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. MOORE of Wis-
consin, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and 
Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify 
the alternative fuel refueling property credit. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Electric Vehicle Charg-
ing Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 
2021’’ or the ‘‘EV CHARGE Act of 2021’’. 
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SEC. 2. ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING PROPERTY CRED-
IT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30C(g) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘December 
31, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2026’’. 
(b) ADDITIONAL CREDIT FOR CERTAIN ELECTRIC 
CHARGING PROPERTY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 30C(a) of such Code 
is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘equal to 30 percent’’ and 
inserting the following: ‘‘equal to the sum of— 
‘‘(1) 30 percent’’, 
(B) by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ‘‘, plus’’, and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(2) 20 percent of so much of such cost as ex-
ceeds the limitation under subsection (b)(1) that 
does not exceed the amount of cost attributable to 
qualified alternative vehicle refueling property (de-
termined without regard to paragraphs (1), (2)(A), 
and (2)(B) of subsection (c)) which— 
‘‘(A) is intended for general public use and 
recharges motor vehicle batteries with no asso-
ciated fee or payment arrangement, 
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‘‘(B) is intended for general public use and 
accepts payment via a credit card reader, or 
‘‘(C) is intended for use exclusively by 
fleets of commercial or governmental vehicles.’’. 
(2) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
30C(b) of such Code is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘The credit allowed under 
subsection (a)’’ and inserting ‘‘The amount of 
cost taken into account under subsection 
(a)(1)’’, 
(B) by striking ‘‘$30,000’’ and inserting 
‘‘$100,000’’, and 
(C) by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting 
‘‘$3,333.33’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to property placed in service after 
December 31, 2021. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7000 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the removal of 
the record of default from credit history upon obtaining a Federal Direct 
Consolidation Loan that discharges the defaulted loan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2022 
Ms. STEVENS (for herself, Ms. ROSS, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, and Ms. 
ADAMS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and Labor 
A BILL 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require 
the removal of the record of default from credit history 
upon obtaining a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that 
discharges the defaulted loan. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Clean Slate through 
Consolidation Act’’. 
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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 7734 
AN ACT 
To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the timely 
production of reports to Congress under the Bank Se-
crecy Act, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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Whereas China violated basic privacy rights by spying on its 
own people; 
Whereas during the COVID–19 outbreak, China further sup-
pressed religion in the country by destroying places of 
worship or placing them under heavy surveillance; 
Whereas in 2018, the United States left the Council; 
Whereas in 2018, the Department of State released its Coun-
try Reports on Human Rights Practices, highlighting 
China for engaging in some of the worst human rights 
violations; 
Whereas former United States Ambassador to the United 
Nations Nikki Haley called the Council ‘‘a protector of 
human rights abusers, and a cesspool of political bias’’; 
Whereas former United States Ambassador to the United 
Nations Nikki Haley tweeted that ‘‘China was appointed 
on Wednesday to a UN Human Rights Council panel 
where it will play a key role in picking the world body’s 
human rights investigators—including global monitors on 
freedom of speech, health, enforced disappearances, and 
arbitrary detention. You can’t make this up!’’; 
Whereas United States Government senior officials have ex-
pressed concerns about the completeness and timeliness 
of information China is reporting on COVID–19; and 
Whereas China’s failure to be transparent with global leaders 
about the outbreak has cost thousands of lives: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the United Nations decision to 
appoint China a seat on its Human Rights Council; 
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(2) demands serious reform if the United States 
is going to remain in the United Nations and pro-
vide funding to countries that ignore basic human 
rights; and 
(3) holds China and the United Nations ac-
countable for human rights violations. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 928 
Expressing support for designating the month of April 2020 as ‘‘Second 
Chance Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 17, 2020 
Mr. CA´RDENAS (for himself and Mr. WALKER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designating the month of April 2020 
as ‘‘Second Chance Month’’. 
Whereas every person is endowed with human dignity and 
value; 
Whereas redemption and second chances are American val-
ues; 
Whereas millions of American citizens have a criminal record; 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of individuals return to their 
community from Federal and State prisons every year; 
Whereas returning neighbors have paid their debt after com-
mitting a crime, but still face significant legal and soci-
etal barriers (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘collateral 
consequences’’); 
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•HRES 935 EH 
SEC. 10. Amounts made available under this resolution 
shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed 
by the Committee on House Administration. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 923 
Recognizing the contributions of distribution and warehousing workers during 
the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2020 
Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Ms. 
NORTON, 
Mr. 
KENNEDY, 
Mr. 
KILDEE, 
Mr. 
LOWENTHAL, 
Mr. 
MALINOWSKI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SMITH of Wash-
ington, and Mrs. TORRES of California) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the contributions of distribution and 
warehousing workers during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. 
Whereas the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID–19) 
has led to a state of unprecedented economic disruption 
in the United States; 
Whereas the widespread implementation of stay-at-home 
measures and restrictions on many categories of busi-
nesses produced a surge in demand for delivery services, 
with its effects felt at every link in the supply chain; 
Whereas employees in warehouses, shipping, and distribution 
centers have been called upon to fulfill this increased de-
mand as essential workers during the pandemic; 
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Whereas these employees work for long hours in physically 
demanding roles doing tasks essential for the economy; 
Whereas these employees have frequently lacked the personal 
protective equipment needed to fully guard against 
COVID–19; 
Whereas some employees are reported to have contracted the 
virus, and many workers fear that they may contract the 
virus because their essential work means they cannot re-
main at home; and 
Whereas workers in many facilities have requested their com-
panies support them by providing information, safety 
equipment, adequate compensation, and other conditions 
necessary for them to do their jobs with confidence: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) declares that workers involved in the 
warehousing, distribution, and delivery industries 
play a vital role in sustaining the Nation during this 
emergency; 
(2) expresses gratitude to these workers and all 
who are performing essential tasks during this out-
break; 
(3) supports these workers’ receiving hazard 
pay, personal protective equipment, and adequate 
health insurance; and 
(4) calls upon the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration to ensure that employers in 
these industries are maintaining a safe workplace 
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free from hazards that are causing or are likely to 
cause death or serious physical harm to employees, 
including from COVID–19. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 925 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the powers of 
the president remain limited by the Constitution and laws of the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2020 
Mr. MALINOWSKI (for himself, Mr. PHILLIPS, and Mr. AMASH) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the powers of the president remain limited by the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives affirms 
that when someone is the president of the United States, 
their authority is not total. 
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TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS 
SEC. 4001. ENFORCEMENT FILING. 
(a) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—In the 
House of Representatives, if a concurrent resolution on 
the budget for fiscal year 2021 is adopted without the ap-
pointment of a committee of conference on the disagreeing 
votes of the two Houses with respect to this concurrent 
resolution on the budget, for the purpose of enforcing the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) 
and applicable rules and requirements set forth in the con-
current resolution on the budget, the allocations provided 
for in this subsection shall apply in the House of Rep-
resentatives in the same manner as if such allocations 
were in a joint explanatory statement accompanying a con-
ference report on the budget for fiscal year 2021. The 
chair of the Committee on the Budget of the House of 
Representatives shall submit a statement for publication 
in the Congressional Record containing— 
(1) for the Committee on Appropriations, com-
mittee allocations for fiscal year 2021 consistent 
with title I for the purpose of enforcing section 302 
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 
633); and 
(2) for all committees other than the Com-
mittee on Appropriations, committee allocations con-
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 930 
Supporting the resiliency of America’s small businesses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2020 
Mr. BALDERSON (for himself, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. HAGEDORN, and Mr. TIPTON) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Small Business 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the resiliency of America’s small businesses. 
Whereas, on January 21, 2020, the United States confirmed 
the Nation’s first case of the novel coronavirus (which 
presents as the disease COVID–19); 
Whereas, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organiza-
tion (WHO) declared a global health emergency; 
Whereas, on February 24, 2020, the Trump administration 
asked Congress for $1,250,000,000 in new emergency 
funds to respond to COVID–19; 
Whereas, on February 29, 2020, the United States an-
nounced the first COVID–19-related death of a United 
States citizen; 
Whereas, on March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the 
COVID–19 outbreak a pandemic; 
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Whereas, on March 13, 2020, the Trump administration de-
clared a national emergency in order to assist States and 
territories with combating COVID–19; 
Whereas, on March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention recommended a restriction on gath-
erings of 50 or more people in the United States; 
Whereas, on March 27, 2020, the Trump administration 
signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco-
nomic Security (CARES) Act, providing much-needed 
emergency loans and other financial support to American 
small businesses; 
Whereas most Governors have executed orders in States 
across the country to close or restrict the operations of 
businesses across various industries temporarily; 
Whereas these closures or operating limitations have caused 
significant strain on America’s small businesses in the in-
terest of public health; 
Whereas small businesses are the engine of the American 
economy, comprising over 99 percent of all business ven-
tures in the United States; 
Whereas prior to the pandemic, small businesses accounted 
for half of the American economy and nearly half of all 
American jobs; 
Whereas America’s small businesses will return and exceed 
pre-COVID–19 production; and 
Whereas the Congress of the United States should recognize 
and encourage American small businesses: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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