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the voice and vote of the United States to confront 
the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation within the 
United Nations and to establish a clear and mean-
ingful policy to hold troop-contributing countries ac-
countable and to assist the body in providing victims 
the justice they deserve, particularly by improving 
the vetting and training of peacekeepers, and by 
strengthening investigation standards; and 
(4) urges other member states and troop-con-
tributing countries to fully investigate allegations of 
sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers and to 
take all necessary and appropriate actions to bring 
perpetrators to justice. 
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to constitute the foreign corruption so feared by the 
Founding Fathers and betray the trust of America’s citi-
zens; 
Whereas the intent of this resolution is to prevent any poten-
tial misunderstanding or crisis with regards to whether 
the actions of Donald J. Trump as President of the 
United States will violate the Emoluments Clause of the 
Constitution, Federal law, or fundamental principles of 
ethics; and 
Whereas Congress has an institutional, constitutional obliga-
tion to ensure that the President of the United States 
does not violate the Emoluments Clause and is dis-
charging the obligations of office based on the national 
interest, not based on personal interest: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump 
to follow the precedent established by prior Presi-
dents and convert his assets to simple, conflict-free 
holdings, adopt blind trusts managed by an inde-
pendent trustee with no relationship to Donald J. 
Trump or his businesses, or take other equivalent 
measures, in order to ensure compliance with the 
Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitu-
tion; 
(2) calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump 
not to use the powers or opportunities of his position 
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as President-elect or President of the United States 
for any purpose related to the Trump Organization; 
and 
(3) regards, in the absence of such actions out-
lined in paragraph (1) or specific authorization by 
Congress, dealings that Donald J. Trump, as Presi-
dent of the United States, may have through his 
companies with foreign governments or entities 
owned or controlled by foreign governments as po-
tential violations of the Emoluments Clause. 
Æ 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 543
To provide for award of the Navy Combat Action Ribbon based upon partici-
pation in ground or surface combat as a member of the Navy or Marine
Corps during the period between July 4, 1943, and March 1, 1961.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. MCNULTY (for himself, Mr. STUMP, Mr. BONO, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr.
FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. MANTON, Mr. SMITH of Wash-
ington, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. CLAYTON,
Mr. SAXTON, Mr. FROST, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr.
HINCHEY, Mr. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. LEACH, Mr.
FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. BENT-
SEN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on National Security
A BILL
To provide for award of the Navy Combat Action Ribbon
based upon participation in ground or surface combat
as a member of the Navy or Marine Corps during the
period between July 4, 1943, and March 1, 1961.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of the Navy shall provide for award
of the Navy Combat Action Ribbon (established by Sec-
retary of the Navy Notice 1650, dated February 17, 1969)
with respect to participation in ground or surface combat
during any period after July 4, 1943, and before March
1, 1961 (the date of the otherwise applicable limitation
on retroactivity).
Æ
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 60 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of 
September 11th. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 23, 2017 
Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BEYER, and Mr. 
FITZPATRICK) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail 
as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by 
all in honor of the heroes of September 11th. 
Whereas September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy that the 
world will forever remember for being the worst terrorist 
attack on American soil, claiming nearly 3,000 lives at 
the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon 
in Virginia, and the Flight 93 crash site near 
Shanksville, Pennsylvania; 
Whereas the United States came together to honor the family 
members and loved ones who were victims of the attack 
and the heroes of September 11th, including the first re-
sponders in the days, weeks, and months after the attack, 
by erecting the National September 11 Memorial and 
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Museum, the Pentagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 Na-
tional Memorial as lasting remembrances for generations 
to come; 
Whereas, as a further tribute to those who gave their all in 
the name of freedom, the September 11th National Me-
morial Trail Alliance, in partnership with the National 
Park Service, State and local governments, and other 
nonprofit organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300- 
mile trail and greenway to connect the three memorials; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will be 
a biking, hiking, and driving trail providing a physical 
link between the three memorials; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
pass through Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District 
of Columbia; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
form an unbroken triangle that links the cities, towns, 
and communities along the trail that are home to State 
and local memorials and other significant sites that re-
flect the spirit of American patriotism, resilience, and 
perseverance; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will— 
(1) start at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, 
Virginia; 
(2) follow the Mt. Vernon Trail and then extend 
north along the 184-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 
National Historical Park; 
(3) connect at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150- 
mile Great Allegheny Passage, which the trail will then 
follow to Garrett in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; 
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V
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 544
For the relief of Henry Johnson.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. MCNULTY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on National Security
A BILL
For the relief of Henry Johnson.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the time limitations specified in section 3744(b) of
title 10, United States Code, shall not apply with respect
to awarding a medal of honor under section 3741 of such
title to Henry Johnson (service number 10-33-48) for acts
of heroism during World War I while a sergeant in the
United States Army.
Æ
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 61 
Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States 
enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each 
nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and 
recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed 
Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2017 
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements 
the United States enters into, should provide reasonable 
access and collaboration of each nation involved in such 
an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery 
activities relating to members of the United States 
Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or mili-
tary conflicts. 
Whereas the Department of Defense Prisoners of War/Miss-
ing in Action (POW/MIA) Accounting Agency must cur-
rently approach MIA recovery operations on a country by 
country basis via diplomatic, civil, and military negotia-
tions; 
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Whereas countries utilizing mutually beneficial trade agree-
ments with the United States should provide a trans-
parent and efficient process to aid in the recovery of 
United States POW/MIA operations; 
Whereas the Department of Defense estimates approximately 
1,627 United States citizens who served during the Viet-
nam War are still unaccounted for in Vietnam, Laos, and 
Cambodia despite quarterly Joint Field Activity exca-
vation and recovery efforts; 
Whereas some 73,000 members of the United States Armed 
Forces remain unaccounted for throughout Europe, 
China, and Japan after sacrificing their lives during 
World War II; and 
Whereas nearly 8,000 members of the United States Armed 
Forces are still missing on the Korean Peninsula after 
bravely serving during the Korean War: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that all trade 
agreements the United States enters into, should provide 
reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved 
in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recov-
ery activities relating to members of the United States 
Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or mili-
tary conflicts. 
Æ 
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‘‘(2) net capital gain determined by taking into
account only gains and losses sourced in the District
of Columbia,
‘‘(3) the deduction allowed by section 170, and
‘‘(4) the deduction allowed by section 163 to
the extent attributable to qualified residence interest
(as defined in section 163(h)).
‘‘(e) NON-DISTRICT-SOURCED ADJUSTED GROSS IN-
COME.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘non-Dis-
trict-sourced adjusted gross income’ means gross income
of the taxpayer from sources outside the District of Co-
lumbia reduced (but not below zero) by the deductions
taken into account in determining adjusted gross income
which are allocable to such income.
‘‘(f) SOURCES OF INCOME.—For purposes of this sec-
tion—
‘‘(1) RETIREMENT INCOME AND OTHER INCOME
NOT SOURCED UNDER SUBSECTION.—The source of
any income not specifically provided for in this sub-
section shall be treated as from sources within the
District of Columbia.
‘‘(2) PERSONAL SERVICES.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Compensation (other
than retirement income) for services performed
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 64 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police 
and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and pro-
tecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2017 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. 
CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Adminis-
tration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United 
States Capitol Police and their role in securing the 
United States Capitol complex and protecting Members 
of Congress, their staff, and the general public. 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has pro-
vided protection for Congress since 1828; 
Whereas the USCP is governed by the Capitol Police Board 
and comprised of USCP Chief of Police Matthew 
Verderosa and more than 2,200 officers and civilian per-
sonnel; 
Whereas the USCP has exclusive jurisdiction within all build-
ings and grounds of the United States Capitol complex, 
including the Library of Congress, and shares concurrent 
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jurisdiction in an established area around the Capitol 
complex; 
Whereas USCP officers work tirelessly to protect life and 
property in and around the Capitol complex; 
Whereas the dynamic nature of threats and dangers posed to 
Congress and our society in the 21st century present new 
obstacles for USCP to overcome; 
Whereas the USCP has demonstrated its commitment to the 
institution of Congress by quickly and effectively re-
sponding to such obstacles and threats while minimizing 
loss to life and property; and 
Whereas recent attacks targeting law enforcement across the 
United States further exemplify the risks faced by USCP 
officers each and every day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the United States Capitol Police is an in-
valuable asset to Congress and the community; 
(2) the United States Capitol Police deserve ut-
most appreciation and respect; and 
(3) the Congressional community is expressly 
grateful for the innumerable contributions and sac-
rifices made by the United States Capitol Police to 
secure the United States Capitol complex and pro-
tect Members of Congress, their staff, and the gen-
eral public. 
Æ 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 548
To designate the United States courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street in
New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. NADLER (for himself and Mr. RANGEL) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To designate the United States courthouse located at 500
Pearl Street in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted
Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The Federal building located at 500 Pearl Street in
New York City, New York, shall be known and designated
as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United
States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed
to be a reference to the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Court-
house’’.
Æ
II
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 548
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 27, 1998
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works
AN ACT
To designate the United States courthouse located at 500
Pearl Street in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted
Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 548 RFS
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The Federal building located at 500 Pearl Street in
New York City, New York, shall be known and designated
as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United
States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed
to be a reference to the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Court-
house’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 67 
Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally 
release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to 
freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment 
wherever they desire. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 28, 2017 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself and Ms. PELOSI) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China 
to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his 
wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, 
family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever 
they desire. 
Whereas Liu Xiaobo has inspired untold numbers of people 
in the People’s Republic of China and globally for his 
courageous stands for democracy, the protection of 
human rights, and peaceful change in China; 
Whereas, on December 9, 2008, a diverse group of more than 
300 Chinese scholars, writers, lawyers, and activists 
issued Charter 08, a manifesto calling on the Chinese 
Communist Party to abandon authoritarian rule in favor 
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by the taxpayer as an employee, and net earn-
ings from self-employment (as defined in sec-
tion 1402)), shall be sourced at the place such
services are performed.
‘‘(B) SERVICES PERFORMED IN WASHING-
TON-BALTIMORE
AREA
TREATED
AS
PER-
FORMED
IN
THE
DISTRICT
OF
COLUMBIA.—
Services performed in the Washington-Balti-
more area shall be treated as performed in the
District of Columbia.
‘‘(C) INDIVIDUALS
PERFORMING
PER-
CENT OF SERVICES WITHIN WASHINGTON-BAL-
TIMORE AREA.—If, during any taxable year, at
least 80 percent of the hours of service per-
formed by an individual are performed within
the Washington-Baltimore area, all such service
shall be treated for purposes of this paragraph
as performed within the District of Columbia.
‘‘(D) WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE
AREA.—
For purposes of this paragraph, the term
‘Washington-Baltimore area’ means the area
consisting of—
‘‘(i) the Washington/Baltimore Con-
solidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (as
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of democracy, the guarantee of human rights, and the 
rule of law; 
Whereas Liu Xiaobo was one of the original drafters of Char-
ter 08 and was taken into custody one day before the 
manifesto was released; 
Whereas in December 2009, a Beijing court sentenced Liu 
Xiaobo to eleven years in prison for ‘‘inciting subversion 
of state power’’, in part for his role in Charter 08; 
Whereas in recognition of Liu Xiaobo’s long and non-violent 
struggle for fundamental human rights in the People’s 
Republic of China, he was awarded the Nobel Peace 
Prize in October 2010; 
Whereas Liu Xiaobo’s wife Liu Xia, has been held in extra-
legal home confinement since October 2010, two weeks 
after her husband’s Nobel Peace Prize award was an-
nounced, and has reportedly suffered severe health prob-
lems over the years which required hospitalization; 
Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Working Group 
on Arbitrary Detention issued opinions declaring that the 
Chinese Government’s imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo and 
the detention of Liu Xia both contravened the Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights; 
Whereas Liu Xiaobo was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer 
in May 2017 and granted permission to access medical 
treatment outside of prison and is currently hospitalized 
in China; 
Whereas, according to news and family reports, Liu Xiaobo’s 
cancer has metastasized and the Chinese Government has 
refused requests by his family to transfer him to Beijing 
for medical treatment; and 
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Whereas Liu Xiaobo currently cannot freely meet with 
friends and family or seek medical care outside of China: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of 
peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democ-
racy in the People’s Republic of China; 
(2) urges the Government of the People’s Re-
public of China to unconditionally release Liu 
Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow 
them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel 
and seek medical treatment wherever they desire; 
and 
(3) urges the Administration to seek humani-
tarian transfer from the People’s Republic of China 
for Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, so 
that he can seek medical treatment in the United 
States or elsewhere overseas. 
Æ 
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IB
House Calendar No. 88
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 548
[Report No. 105–234]
To designate the United States courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street in
New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. NADLER (for himself and Mr. RANGEL) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
JULY 31, 1997
Additional sponsors: Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. RAHALL, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr.
DELLUMS, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. LAFALCE,, Mr.
COYNE, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr.
MORAN of Virginia, Mr. FROST, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms.
VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. YATES, Mr. EVANS,
Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. SERRANO, Mr.
MCHUGH, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. MANTON, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr.
ACKERMAN, Ms. FURSE, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. JEFFERSON
JULY 31, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To designate the United States courthouse located at 500
Pearl Street in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted
Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The Federal building located at 500 Pearl Street in
New York City, New York, shall be known and designated
as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Courthouse’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the United
States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed
to be a reference to the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Court-
house’’.
House Calendar No. 88
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 548
[Report No. 105–234]
A BILL
To designate the United States courthouse located
at 500 Pearl Street in New York City, New
York, as the ‘‘Ted Weiss United States Court-
house’’.
JULY 31, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed