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IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 504 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2014 Ms. Fudge submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas on March 5, 2014, during a hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee Chairman Darrell E. Issa gave a statement and then posed ten questions to former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner, who stated that she was invoking her Fifth Amendment right not to testify; Whereas the Committee’s Ranking Member, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, clearly sought recognition to take his turn for questions under Committee and House Rules; Whereas, Chairman Issa then quickly adjourned the hearing and refused to allow him to make any statement or ask any questions; Whereas Ranking Member Cummings protested immediately, stating: Mr. Chairman, you cannot run a Committee like this. You just cannot do this. This is, we are better than that as a country, we are better than that as a Committee. Whereas, Chairman Issa then returned and allowed Ranking Member Cummings to begin his statement, but when it became clear that Chairman Issa did not want to hear what Ranking Member Cummings was saying, turned off Ranking Member Cummings’ microphone, ordered Republican staff to close it down, and repeatedly signaled to end the hearing with his hand across his neck; Whereas Ranking Member Cummings objected again, stating: You cannot have a one-sided investigation. There is absolutely something wrong with that ; Whereas Chairman Issa made a statement of his own and posed questions during the hearing, but refused to allow other members of the Committee, and in particular the Ranking Member who had sought recognition, to make statements under the five-minute rule in violation of House Rule XI; Whereas Chairman Issa instructed the microphones to be turned off and adjourned the hearing without a vote or a unanimous consent agreement in violation of Rule XVI because he did not want to permit Ranking Member Cummings to speak; Whereas Chairman Issa’s abusive behavior on March 5 is part of a continuing pattern in which he has routinely excluded members of the Committee from investigative meetings, and has routinely provided information to the press before sharing it with Committee members; Whereas Chairman Issa has violated Clause 1 of Rule XXIII of the Code of Official Conduct which states that A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives strongly condemns the offensive and disrespectful manner in which Chairman Darrell E. Issa conducted the hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 5, 2014, during which he turned off the microphones of the Ranking Member while he was speaking and adjourned the hearing without a vote or a unanimous consent agreement.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 508 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2014 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designating October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, as Naturopathic Medicine Week to recognize the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care.

Whereas in the United States, more than 75 percent of health care costs are due to preventable chronic illnesses, including high blood pressure, which affects 88,000,000 people in the United States, and diabetes, which affects 26,000,000 people in the United States; Whereas nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese and, consequently, at risk for serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and depression; Whereas 70 percent of people in the United States experience physical or nonphysical symptoms of stress, and stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes; Whereas the aforementioned chronic health conditions are among the most common, costly, and preventable health conditions; Whereas naturopathic medicine provides noninvasive, holistic treatments that support the inherent self-healing capacity of the human body and encourage self-responsibility in health care; Whereas naturopathic medicine focuses on patient-centered care, the prevention of chronic illnesses, and early intervention in the treatment of chronic illnesses; Whereas naturopathic physicians attend 4-year, graduate level programs that are accredited by agencies approved by the Department of Education; Whereas aspects of naturopathic medicine have been shown to lower the risk of major illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes; Whereas naturopathic physicians can help address the shortage of primary care providers in the United States; Whereas naturopathic physicians are trained to refer patients to conventional physicians and specialists when necessary; Whereas the profession of naturopathic medicine is dedicated to providing health care to underserved populations; Whereas naturopathic medicine provides consumers in the United States with more choices in health care, in line with the increased use of a variety of integrative medical treatments; and Whereas October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, would be an appropriate week to designate as Naturopathic Medicine Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Naturopathic Medicine Week ; (2) recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to learn about naturopathic medicine and the role that naturopathic physicians play in preventing chronic and debilitating illnesses and conditions.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 509 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2014 Mr. Shimkus submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of August 23 as Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.

Whereas, on August 13, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a joint declation of certain common principles in the national policies of their respective countries on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world and the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live and self government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them and that the people of countries may live in freedom; Whereas the United States Government has actively advocated for and continues to support the principles by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations General Assembly resolution 260 (III) of December 9, 1948; Whereas Captive Nations Week, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1959, raised public awareness of the oppression of nations under the control of Communist and other nondemocratic governments; Whereas the European Parliament resolution on European conscience and totalitarianism of April 2, 2009, and the Black Ribbon Day resolution adopted by the Parliament of Canada of November 30, 2009, establish a day of remembrance for victims of Communist and Nazi regimes to remember and commemorate their victims; Whereas the extreme forms of totalitarian rule practiced by the Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes led to premeditated and vast crimes committed against millions of human beings and their basic and inalienable rights on a scale unseen before in history; Whereas fleeing the Nazi and Soviet Communist crimes, hundreds of thousands of people sought and found refuge in the United States; Whereas August 23 would be an appropriate date to designate as Black Ribbon Day to remember and never forget the terror millions of citizens in Central and Eastern Europe experienced for more than 40 years by ruthless military, economic, and political repression of the people through arbitrary executions, mass arrests, deportations, the suppression of free speech, confiscation of private property, and the destruction of cultural and moral identity and civil society, all of which deprived the vast majority of the peoples of Central and Eastern Europe of their basic human rights and dignity, separating them from the democratic world by means of the Iron Curtain and the Berlin Wall; and Whereas the memories of Europe’s tragic past cannot be forgotten in order to honor the victims, condemn the perpetrators, and lay the foundation for reconciliation based on truth and remembrance: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2014 Mr. Mulvaney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2014, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas March 31, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2014 Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of the week of May 3, 2014, through May 10, 2014, as National Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week to celebrate the progress made, and recognize the work yet to be done toward educating our communities, promoting research programs and raising vital resources for doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers and everyone touched by the Osteogenesis Imperfecta community.

Whereas Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily; Whereas the number of people in the United States affected with OI is estimated to be 25,000 to 50,000; Whereas a person with mild OI may experience a few fractures while those with the severe forms may have hundreds in a lifetime; Whereas OI occurs with equal frequency among males and females and among all racial and ethnic groups; Whereas at this time, there is no cure; Whereas it is thought that OI causes many other serious chronic medical conditions such as muscle weakness, joint laxity, fragile skin, hearing loss, brittle teeth, fatigue, easy bleeding and bruising, scoliosis, pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease; Whereas experienced medical care for OI is limited; Whereas a person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout his or her lifetime; Whereas despite the challenges of managing OI, most adults and children who have OI lead productive and successful lives; and Whereas May 3, 2014, through May 10, 2014, has been designated by the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation as National Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the goals and ideals of National Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week ; (B) efforts to educate the people in the United States about Osteogenesis Imperfecta; (C) efforts to promote research; and (D) efforts in raising vital resources for doctors, nurses, and health care providers; (2) recognizes the critical importance of these goals and efforts as part of wellness strategies; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 514 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2014 Mr. Jeffries (for himself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Richmond , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Rush , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Israel , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Owens , and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring Thomas Jennings of New York City as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States.

Whereas Thomas Jennings was born a free African-American in New York City in 1791 and became a successful tailor with a shop on Church Street in New York City; Whereas Thomas Jennings invented a cleaning process called dry scouring , which was the precursor to dry cleaning; Whereas, on March 3, 1821, Thomas Jennings became the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States for his cleaning process; Whereas, before the Civil War, patent laws made it significantly hard, if not impossible, for slaves to hold a patent, but Thomas Jennings was able to obtain a patent because of his free status; and Whereas Thomas Jennings utilized the earnings from his invention and business to help advance civil rights for African-Americans and to advocate for the abolition of slavery: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Thomas Jennings as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; (2) commends Thomas Jennings for his economic contributions to the United States through use of the patent system; and (3) acknowledges that Thomas Jennings’ inventive contributions encourage Americans to continue a legacy of innovation in the fields of science, technoloy, engineering, and math.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2014 Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.

Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a daily basis; Whereas journeymen linemen put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people; Whereas journeymen linemen work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies they often work extremely long hours under sometimes dangerous conditions to restore power; Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old; Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 518 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2014 Mr. Ellison (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. Nolan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month to increase public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body.

Whereas Multiple System Atrophy is a fatal neurological disease diagnosed in approximately 15,000 patients in the United States; Whereas as many as 35,000 more patients in the United States with Multiple System Atrophy are misdiagnosed with other more recognizable neurodegenerative disorders; Whereas patients with Multiple System Atrophy lose the ability to walk, talk, chew, swallow, and even breathe over the course of a few years; Whereas the incidence of Multiple System Atrophy in the United States has increased in recent years; Whereas no specific risk factors or causes of Multiple System Atrophy have been identified; Whereas there is currently no cure for Multiple System Atrophy; Whereas the lack of awareness about Multiple System Atrophy has hindered research and the ability of researchers to obtain funding for their work; Whereas public support and greater awareness of the need for research funding can aid in the discovery of the cause of and a cure for Multiple System Atrophy; and Whereas March 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month to increase public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 519 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2014 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Norton , Ms. Moore , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Holt , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Levin , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Honda , Mr. Rush , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Titus , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Bass , Mr. Barber , and Mrs. Christensen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation’s struggle for social justice; Whereas social workers know that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; Whereas social workers know that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated; Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in every community; Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems; Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education; Whereas dignity and care giving for older adults help define a Nation’s character; Whereas veterans and their families need community support to ensure successful transitions after service; Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives; Whereas social workers are change agents who put the ideals of citizenship into action every day; Whereas social workers believe in shared prosperity and opportunity for everyone; Whereas social work research and advocacy turn community needs into national priorities; Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; and Whereas March is recognized as Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2014: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 521 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2014 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Mr. Langevin , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of March 2014 as National Middle Level Education Month ; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation's educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators that are knowledgeable and prepared in order to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, life-long influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be life-long learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2014 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month ; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation's young adolescents.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 522 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2014 Mr. Tiberi (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2014 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas a brain aneurysm is an abnormal saccular or fusiform bulging of an artery in the brain; Whereas an estimated 1 out of every 50 people in the United States has a brain aneurysm; Whereas brain aneurysms are most likely to occur in people between the ages of 35 and 60 and there are typically no warning signs; Whereas brain aneurysms are more likely to occur in women than in men by a 3-to-2 ratio; Whereas young and middle aged African-Americans have a higher risk of brain aneurysm rupture compared to Caucasian Americans; Whereas various risk factors can contribute to the formation of a brain aneurysm, including smoking, hypertension, and a family history of brain aneurysms; Whereas approximately 6,000,000 people in the United States have a brain aneurysm; Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, incoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as “National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 523 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 25, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Jolly. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Jolly.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 524 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 26, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 27, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the following: (a) a measure addressing the Medicare payment system for physicians; and (b) a measure addressing Ukraine.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 92 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 524 [Report No. 113–385] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2014 Mr. Bishop of Utah , 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 bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 27, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the following: (a) a measure addressing the Medicare payment system for physicians; and (b) a measure addressing Ukraine.

March 25, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2014 Mr. Bachus (for himself, Mr. Rangel , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Honda , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Norton , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Byrne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month .

Whereas multiple myeloma (or myeloma) is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is called “multiple” because it can occur at various sites in the body; Whereas multiple myeloma causes a variety of adverse health effects, including a weakened immune system, anemia, kidney damage, and bone deterioration; Whereas multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer worldwide; Whereas multiple myeloma currently affects more than 100,000 people in the United States, with about 22,350 new cases diagnosed and 10,710 deaths from the disease in 2013 according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program; Whereas once predominately found among those 65 and over, where it continues to be most frequently diagnosed, multiple myeloma is increasingly being identified in younger age individuals including those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s; Whereas multiple myeloma is almost twice as likely to occur among African-Americans and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among African-Americans, with scientific understanding of the disparity remaining unknown; Whereas the cause of multiple myeloma is not known, with robust research being performed in the United States and internationally into potential genetic, environmental, and other risk factors; Whereas recent years have seen the development of new drugs and treatments that have improved life expectancies and significantly enhanced the quality of life for patients; Whereas additional new drugs and therapies are in the research phase, with patient enrollment in clinical trials playing an important role in determining safe and effective treatments; Whereas understanding and treatment of multiple myeloma has been greatly furthered by the role of advocacy initiatives promoting awareness, education, research, peer review, and collaboration and such efforts are to be highly commended; Whereas greater awareness of multiple myeloma on the part of clinicians and the general public can lead to earlier detection and treatment, improving health outcomes and bringing comfort to patients and their families; and Whereas March 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of “National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month” to increase public knowledge of this disease and advance the vision of finding a cure for multiple myeloma.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 530 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 2, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 95 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 530 [Report No. 113–397] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2014 Mr. Burgess , 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 bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 1, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 531 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 1, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Doggett and Mr. Kildee. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Takano. Committee on Science and Technology: Ms. Clark of Massachusetts.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 532 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2014 Ms. Eshoo (for herself, Mr. Marino , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Keating ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.

Whereas an independent, unfettered media and freedom of expression, including the Internet and social media, are essential elements of democratic, transparent, and open societies; Whereas millions of people in Turkey, including senior members of the Government of Turkey, use the Internet and social media to communicate on a daily basis; Whereas the Government of Turkey imposed a countrywide ban on access to Twitter on March 20, 2014, and to YouTube on March 27, 2014, blocking the use of the communications platforms; Whereas respected nongovernmental organizations have condemned the decision to block Twitter and YouTube as an attack on Internet freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey; Whereas Twitter has been blocked in Turkey, China, Iran, North Korea, and Syria and YouTube has been blocked in Turkey, China, Iran, and Pakistan; Whereas the Turkish Bar Association argued that the ban on Twitter is unconstitutional and in violation of Turkish and European human rights laws; and Whereas on March 26, 2014, the Turkish district court in Ankara blocked implementation of the ban due to the restriction on freedom of expression and communication that are protected by the Turkish Constitution and the European Convention of Human Rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the Government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and Internet freedom, including social media, in Turkey; (2) recognizes the critical role that technology and social media play in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate, access information, and support accountability; and (3) reaffirms the importance of Internet freedom to promote democracy and good governance around the world.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 534 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2014 Mr. Walz (for himself, Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Paulsen , Mr. Kline , Mr. Peterson , Mr. Ellison , Ms. McCollum , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Kind ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

Whereas Dr. William Worrall Mayo first announced his plans to establish a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota, on January 27, 1864; Whereas 2014 marks 150 years of Mayo Clinic providing continuous, quality service to patients; Whereas the Mayo Clinic model of integrated, high-quality health care has become an international model for providing health care; Whereas the many historic achievements of Mayo Clinic include— (1) developing the first integrated, multi-specialty practice of medicine; (2) creating the first anti-blackout suits for military pilots during World War II; (3) winning the Nobel Prize in 1950 for discovering cortisone; (4) developing a DNA test that detects anthrax in less than 1 hour; and (5) continuing a tradition of helping individuals in the most need of help, including by deploying medical teams to earthquake-stricken Haiti; Whereas Mayo Clinic continues to value compassion, integrity, quality, and innovation in its leadership around the world; and Whereas Mayo Clinic is considered a premiere global center of health and healing dedicated to medical care, research, and education: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 537 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 3, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services: Ms. Gabbard. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Horsford.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 542 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2014 Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Perry , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , and Mr. Franks of Arizona ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority should be suspended until Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions relating to providing a monthly salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel’s prisons as a result of participation in the struggle against the Israeli occupation are repealed.

Whereas since fiscal year 2008, the annual regular-year United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Strip has averaged approximately $500 million, including annual averages of approximately $200 million in direct budgetary assistance and $100 million in non-lethal security assistance for the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank; Whereas the Government Accountability Office has found some glaring insufficiencies in the vetting process of the foreign aid grants to the Palestinian Authority and as such it is very easy for United States foreign aid dollars to be used to provide a monthly stipend for accused terrorists; Whereas Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions 21 and 23 (2010) codified into law a longstanding Palestinian Authority practice of providing a monthly salary to anyone imprisoned in the occupation’s [Israel’s] prisons as a result of his participation in the struggle against the occupation. ; and Whereas, according to the Palestinian Authority’s definition, more than 4,500 Palestinian prisoners as of December 2012 are serving time for terror-related offenses and are recipients of salaries allocated from the Palestinian Authority’s general salary budget that range from 2,400 to 12,000 shekels ($680 to $3,400) a month: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority should be suspended until Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions 21 and 23 (2010) are repealed.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 546 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 8, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Byrne. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Johnson of Ohio.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 548 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2014 Ms. Speier submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the mandatory annual ethics training offered to Members, officers, and employees of the House to include a specific program of training in the prevention and deterrence of sexual harassment in employment, and for other purposes.

1. Inclusion of program of training in prevention and deterrence of sexual harassment in employment as part of annual mandatory ethics training for House Members and staff (a) Inclusion of Program Clause 3(a)(6) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in subdivision (A)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , together with a specific program of training in the prevention and deterrence of sexual harassment in employment (as described in subdivision (B)). ; (2) by redesignating subdivision (B) as subdivision (C); and (3) by inserting after subdivision (A) the following new subdivision: (B) (i) The program of training in the prevention and deterrence of sexual harassment in the workplace under this subdivision is a program which provides information and practical guidance regarding any applicable Federal and State laws concerning the prohibition against and the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment in employment. The program shall also include practical examples aimed at instructing supervisors in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and shall be presented by individuals with knowledge and expertise in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. (ii) The program under this subdivision shall provide at least one hour of training, except that in the case of the training provided to a new officer or employee of the House under subdivision (B)(i), the program shall under this subdivision shall provide at least two hours of training. (iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, sexual harassment means any conduct directed at an individual which consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other conduct of a sexual nature, if submission by the individual to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of the individual’s employment, submission to or rejection of such conduct by the individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the individual, or such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. . (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect upon the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date of the adoption of this resolution.