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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 969 
Recognizing the accomplishments and the economic contributions of lesbian, 
gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs and small business 
owners. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2018 
Mrs. MURPHY of Florida (for herself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. POCAN) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the accomplishments and the economic contribu-
tions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) 
entrepreneurs and small business owners. 
Whereas according to the National LGBT Chamber of Com-
merce (NGLCC), there are an estimated 1.4 million 
LGBT-owned businesses across the United States; 
Whereas over 1,000 businesses are NGLCC-certified LGBT 
Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and majority owned, 
operated, managed, and controlled by LGBT Americans; 
Whereas LGBT-certified companies reported an average of 
$2.5 million in annual revenues and contribute over 
$1.15 billion to the United States economy; 
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Whereas if all estimated LGBT-owned businesses in America 
are combined, the economic contribution exceeds $1.7 
trillion; 
Whereas the majority of certified LGBT-owned businesses 
are located in the States of California, New York, Texas, 
Florida, and Georgia with support provided by a network 
of affiliated LGBT chambers of commerce throughout 
the United States; 
Whereas certified LGBT-owned businesses have created over 
33,000 jobs in the United States; 
Whereas certified LGBT-owned businesses survive an average 
of 12 years, despite the national average for small busi-
ness closures being 5 years; 
Whereas LGBT entrepreneurs have started successful small 
businesses across a wide variety of industries, including 
consulting, marketing, construction, legal services, and 
defense contracting; 
Whereas a certified LGBT-owned firm was selected as the 
2016 Small Business of the Year by the Small Business 
Administration; and 
Whereas despite decades of discrimination on the basis of 
sexual orientation and gender identity, LGBT entre-
preneurs and small business owners continue to fight for 
equal opportunities across key aspects of life such as em-
ployment, housing, and credit: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the accomplishments and economic contributions of 
LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners in the 
United States. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 96 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in 
the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 
Mrs. BLACK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
the Budget in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on the Budget 
(hereafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Com-
mittee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there 
shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House 
of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, 
not more than $10,380,424 for the One Hundred Fif-
teenth Congress. 
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2018; and 
(2) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2019. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
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Resolved, That upon 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. 970) in-
sisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with 
the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Se-
lect Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued 
by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential 
violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by 
personnel of the Department of Justice and related mat-
ters. The resolution shall be considered as read. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the reso-
lution and preamble to 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 the Judici-
ary or their respective designees. 
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telligence Surveillance Act coverage on the Clinton Foun-
dation or persons associated or in communication with 
the Clinton Foundation; and 
Whereas the Department of Justice has failed to comply with 
the March 22 subpoena by failing to substantially comply 
with the demand for the production of all of these cat-
egories of documents: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives insists that, 
by not later than July 6, 2018, the Department of Justice 
fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the sub-
poena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to 
potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related 
matters. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives insists 
that, by not later than July 6, 2018, the Department of 
Justice fully comply with the requests, including sub-
poenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intel-
ligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the 
Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign 
Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Depart-
ment of Justice and related matters. 
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H. Res. 971 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 28, 2018. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order without intervention of any point of order to con-
sider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that 
the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, in-
cluding subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on In-
telligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the 
Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intel-
ligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of 
Justice and related matters. The resolution shall be consid-
ered as read. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without in-
tervening motion or demand for division of the question ex-
cept one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the
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chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the 
Judiciary or their respective designees. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 161 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 971 
[Report No. 115–791] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that 
the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including 
subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the 
subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential 
violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of 
the Department of Justice and related matters. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 27, 2018 
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) 
insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply 
with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena 
issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to 
potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil-
lance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice 
and related matters. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 53 
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate 
the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the 
territory that would become the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 12, 2019 
Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to 
commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of 
the first African slaves to the territory that would be-
come the United States. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR EVENT COM-
MEMORATING 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF AR-
RIVAL OF FIRST AFRICAN SLAVES. 
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is 
authorized to be used on September 9, 2019, for an event 
to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of 
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House Calendar No. 161 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 971 
[Report No. 115–791] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Jus-
tice fully comply with the requests, including sub-
poenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary relating to potential vio-
lations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
Act by personnel of the Department of Justice 
and related matters. 
JUNE 27, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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(C) ensure greater accountability for the 
administration of elections. 
SEC. 102. PROMOTING NATIONAL AUTOMATIC VOTER REG-
ISTRATION. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— 
(1) America is stronger when more Americans 
participate in the political process; 
(2) across the Nation, voter registration models 
at best are outmoded, and present barriers for eligi-
ble Americans to have their voices heard at the bal-
lot box and, at worst, are under assault from at-
tempts to limit access; and 
(3) Congress should advance reforms to auto-
mate the registration of millions of eligible voters, 
thereby improving registration files and election se-
curity, all the while helping to build a more rep-
resentative electorate. 
SEC. 103. ENDING PARTISAN REDISTRICTING BY ESTAB-
LISHING STATE-BASED INDEPENDENT COM-
MISSIONS. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— 
(1) fair representation demands Congressional 
districts be drawn without undue political influence 
and gamesmanship; 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 973 
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2018, as ‘‘National 
Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’ and the designation of July 2018, 
as ‘‘National Sarcoma Awareness Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 28, 2018 
Mr. LEVIN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2018, 
as ‘‘National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’ and the 
designation of July 2018, as ‘‘National Sarcoma Aware-
ness Month’’. 
Whereas a sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for 
approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, 
that arises in the connective tissue of the body; 
Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sar-
coma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing 
approximately 70 different subtypes; 
Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemo-
therapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation 
therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers 
and specialists; 
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Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit 
from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, 
genomes, and mutations associated with the many vari-
ations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; 
Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as 
‘‘LMS’’) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of sarcoma 
derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gas-
trointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to 
the bone, spine, brain, and liver; 
Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as 
a rare disease, accounting for approximately 10 to 20 
percent of soft tissue sarcomas, and LMS itself encom-
passes at least 4 different LMS subtypes; 
Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gen-
der; 
Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain com-
plicated, and the prospects for long-term survival remain 
poor; 
Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because 
of their expertise and experience, are critical to the 
health of sarcoma and LMS patients; 
Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical pro-
fessionals to improve the quality of care for affected pa-
tients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote 
longer survival for patients; and 
Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma 
and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the commu-
nities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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flected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, 
by encouraging each executive agency to recognize 
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— 
(A) informing employees, contractors work-
ing on behalf of United States taxpayers, and 
members of the public about the legal right of 
a United States citizen to ‘‘blow the whistle’’ to 
the appropriate authority by honest and good 
faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, mis-
demeanors, or other crimes; and 
(B) acknowledging the contributions of 
whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, 
abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of 
the United States. 
Æ 
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(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Sar-
coma Awareness Month’’; 
(2) supports the designation of ‘‘National 
Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day’’; 
(3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma 
and leiomyosarcoma patients; and 
(4) commends the dedication of organizations, 
volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the 
country working to improve the quality of life of sar-
coma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their fami-
lies. 
Æ 
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(2) 48,000 assault offenses; 
(3) 11,000 weapon offenses; 
(4) 5,000 sexual assault offenses; 
(5) 2,000 kidnapping offenses; and 
(6) 1,800 homicide offenses; 
Whereas ICE Homeland Security Investigations made 4,818 
gang-related arrests in fiscal year 2017; 
Whereas ICE identified or rescued 904 sexually exploited 
children; 
Whereas ICE identified or rescued 518 victims of human 
trafficking; 
Whereas abolishing ICE would mean that countless illegal 
aliens who could pose a threat to public safety would be 
allowed to roam free instead of being removed from 
American soil; 
Whereas abolishing ICE would mean more dangerous illegal 
drugs flowing into our communities, causing more Ameri-
cans to needlessly suffer; 
Whereas ICE plays a critical role in combatting the drug cri-
sis facing our Nation; 
Whereas ICE seized more than 980,000 pounds of narcotics 
in fiscal year 2017, including thousands of pounds of the 
deadly drugs fueling the opioid crisis; 
Whereas ICE seized 2,370 pounds of fentanyl and 6,967 
pounds of heroin in fiscal year 2017; 
Whereas ICE logged nearly 90,000 investigative hours di-
rected toward fentanyl in fiscal year 2017; 
Whereas abolishing ICE would leave these drugs in our com-
munities to cause more devastation;
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Whereas, on June 20, 2018, the Department of State an-
nounced, ‘‘The United States condemns the ongoing gov-
ernment-sponsored violence and intimidation campaign in 
Nicaragua, including the June 16 arson attack against 
the home and business of a family in Managua, killing 
six, and the further intimidation of the family during the 
wake’’; 
Whereas a report from the Asociacio´n Nicaragu¨ense Pro 
Derechos Humanos (Nicaraguan Association for Human 
Rights) states that as of June 25, 2018, at least 285 
people have been killed, over 1,500 people have been in-
jured, and 156 people continue to be disappeared; 
Whereas the Catholic Church has played an important role 
serving as a mediator between protesters and the Govern-
ment of Nicaragua, and Catholic bishops and priests have 
risked their lives trying to prevent more massacres; and 
Whereas the United States House of Representatives has 
sought to reestablish democracy and the rule of law in 
Nicaragua by passing H.R. 1918, the Nicaraguan Invest-
ment Conditionality Act, on October 3, 2017, by unani-
mous consent: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the violence, persecution, intimida-
tion, and murders of peaceful protesters by the Govern-
ment of Nicaragua; 
(2) supports the people of Nicaragua in their pur-
suit for democracy, including their call for free and fair 
elections overseen by credible domestic and international 
observers;
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gious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6401 et 
seq.), the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 
2000 (22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and the Global 
Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2656 note); 
(F) information about the termination of 
any sanction with respect to the activities of the 
Government of the Democratic People’s Repub-
lic of Korea on officials and entities complicit in 
gross violations of internationally recognized 
human rights; 
(G) information on efforts to protect North 
Korean refugees in China and elsewhere and 
options for United States policy; 
(H) information on efforts to address indi-
viduals separated or forcibly removed from their 
families through displacement during the Ko-
rean War, enforced disappearances and abduc-
tion; 
(I) information on whether non-sanctioned 
medical assistance is reaching North Korea or 
is being blocked in China or elsewhere and 
whether the Administration needs any addi-
tional congressional authority if such humani-
tarian assistance is blocked; 
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(J) information on how the provisions of 
the North Korean Human Rights Act and the 
North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhance-
ment Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–122; 22 
U.S.C. 9201 et seq.), are being implemented 
and integrated into the overall strategy; and 
(K) information on efforts to repatriate the 
remains of Americans killed in action during 
the Korean War; 
(3) requests that the Administration consider 
using the voice and vote of the United States to es-
tablish an ad hoc or special international criminal 
tribunal, or a regional or international hybrid court, 
to investigate and remedy crimes against humanity 
and other atrocity crimes, as appropriate, in North 
Korea or those crimes targeting North Korean na-
tionals in other countries such as China; 
(4) requests that the Administration consider 
section 104(a)(5) of the North Korea Sanctions and 
Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114– 
122; 22 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.), which requires the 
President to impose mandatory penalties under 
United States law on any person that ‘‘knowingly 
engages in, is responsible for, or facilitates serious 
human rights abuses by the Government of North 
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Korea’’, as applying to any individual or entity that 
is complicit in the trafficking of North Korean refu-
gees or the forced repatriation of North Korean ref-
ugees; and 
(5) requests that the Secretary of State, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the United States 
Ambassador to the United Nations, and the heads of 
other relevant United States agencies, assist in find-
ing both temporary and durable solutions for North 
Korean asylum seekers in China or elsewhere. 
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