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IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2014 Ms. Gabbard (for herself, Mr. Schock , Mr. Vargas , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Young of Indiana , and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the benefits of charitable giving and expressing support for the designation of December 2, 2014, as Giving Tuesday.

Whereas the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday kicks off the holiday giving season with a global day dedicated to charitable giving known as Giving Tuesday; Whereas Giving Tuesday is in its third year and has become a worldwide movement that celebrates the power of giving in all its forms; Whereas this movement was launched by a concerned and passionate group of people who want to help celebrate the power of giving to enact positive change, conceptualized by a group of innovators led by New York’s 92nd Street Y, first launched in partnership with the UN Foundation in 2012; Whereas Giving Tuesday brought together more than 2,500 organizations from all 50 States in its first year; Whereas Giving Tuesday continued to gain momentum in its second year, with 10,000 partners in the United States and 46 countries around the world, increasing online donations 270 percent since the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in 2011 (before Giving Tuesday began); Whereas the United States is a country with a great and generous philanthropic history and a new generation of young leaders are carrying the torch to show that giving back is something that all parties can agree on, transcending any differences of political ideologies and uniting people across boundaries; Whereas according to the 2014 Millennial Impact Report 87 percent of millennials gave back to charity in 2013; Whereas giving and philanthropy is something that transcends party lines; Whereas Giving Tuesday is a special call to action to create a national day of giving that moves beyond the annual shopping and spending moments to inspire more, smarter, better and greater giving in the United States and around the world every day; and Whereas Giving Tuesday is an opportune time for people in the United States and the world to come together and show how powerful humanity can be when we unite to give to promote causes that promote peace, progress and prosperity for a better world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the lasting impact of Giving Tuesday; and (2) supports the designation of Giving Tuesday.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 763 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 20, 2014 Ms. DeLauro submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of November 20 through November 26, 2014, as End Child Slavery Week to raise awareness of human rights abuses against children and to acknowledge the global fight against child slavery and child labor.

Whereas according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), child labor is work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development ; Whereas the term child labor refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children and interferes with their schooling; Whereas the ILO estimates the global number of child laborers at 168,000,000; Whereas the ILO estimates there are 85,000,000 children in hazardous work, which could include mining and quarry work, agriculture, manufacturing, and domestic work; Whereas hazardous work is defined as work that directly endangers the health, safety, and moral development of children; Whereas the ILO estimates the global number of children forced into labor or sexual exploitation at 6,000,000; Whereas forced labor or sexual exploitation could include children chained to looms to weave carpets, kidnapped to fight in adult wars, mandated to leave school to pick cotton, or lured and sold to brothels; Whereas the ILO estimates the number of children trapped in child labor since 2000 has fallen from 246,000,000 children to 168,000,000 children; Whereas despite the decline by one-third of the global number of child laborers, that decline is not enough to achieve the goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labor by 2016; and Whereas the United States agreed upon the goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labor by 2016, as one of the ILO member states: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) applauds the work done by individuals, organizations, and governments committed to human rights and the well-being of children globally in decreasing the number of children trapped in child labor by one-third since 2000; (2) recognizes that challenges that remain to eliminating the worst forms of child labor by 2016; (3) urges the 183 member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and worker’s and employer’s organizations who agreed to the goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labor by 2016 to continue with their strong efforts; (4) encourages consumers to continue to make their voices heard that corporations should work to eliminate child labor and slavery from their supply chains; and (5) reaffirms the commitment of the United States House to the goal of eliminating child slavery and the worst forms of child labor by 2016.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 766 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 3, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 647) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the care of family members with disabilities, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. In the engrossment of H.R. 5771 the Clerk shall— (a) add the text of H.R. 647, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 5771; (b) conform the title of H.R. 5771 to reflect the addition of H.R. 647, as passed by the House, to the engrossment; (c) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (d) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 767 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 2, 2014 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano , Mr. Rush , Mr. Honda , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , and Mr. Cárdenas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2014, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 768 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 2, 2014 Ms. Hahn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing that Monsignor Diomartich through his passion of spreading the word of God, has inspired and guided the residents of Los Angeles and has brought unity and pride to the Croatian community.

Whereas Monsignor Felix S. Diomartich is the oldest priest in Los Angeles, California, and the Sibenik region of Croatia; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich was born on November 2, 1914, in Zlarin, Croatia, making him 100 years old; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich is celebrating 77 years of service in the priesthood; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich began his life's journey at the parish of Vodice as the Associate Pastor; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich earned two doctorate degrees theology and church law at the Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, and obtained the title of the lawyer of the Sacra Romana Rota; Whereas after Monsignor Diomartich came to the United States and served at three parishes in the Archdiocese of New York before he was invited to serve at St. Anthony Croatian Church in Los Angeles, California; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich served for 36 years as an administrator and as a pastor at St. Anthony Croatian Church; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich supported organizations such as the St. Ann's Altar Society for Women and the Holy Name Society for Men; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich founded two new societies for United States-born young adults called the Anthonians and the St. Anthony's Women's Guild; Whereas Monsignor Diomartich's other accomplishments at the parish include the St. Anthony's Annual Picnic Festival, the building of a new rectory, and remodeling and expanding the original parish hall; Whereas Pope Paul VI awarded Monsignor Diomartich the title of Monsignor in 1978; Whereas the Croatian National Association and Foundation awarded Monsignor Diomartich with its Lifetime Achievement award in 2008; and Whereas although Monsignor Diomartich has retired from its administration, he continues to reside at the St. Anthony Croatian Church, helping with masses and confessions: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes that Monsignor Diomartich through his passion of spreading the word of God, has inspired and guided the residents of Los Angeles and has brought unity and pride to the Croatian community.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 2, 2014 Mr. Terry submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the healthcare, energy, telecommunications, and other sectors of the United States economy should continue their sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches.

Whereas the United States economy is diverse, and has many different sectors; Whereas each sector faces different challenges related to critical infrastructure, information security, and cybersecurity; and Whereas the healthcare, energy, telecommunications, and other industry sectors are taking sector-specific steps to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the healthcare sector should continue its sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches (other than for research and development purposes); (2) the energy sector should continue its sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches (other than for research and development purposes); (3) the telecommunications sector should continue its sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches (other than for research and development purposes); and (4) other industry sectors should continue their sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches (other than for research and development purposes).
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 771 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2014 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, and professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves children who are— (1) living in areas with a high poverty rate, areas with a high incidence of juvenile arrests, or single-parent households; (2) impacted by homelessness or familial incarceration; or (3) attending a struggling school; Whereas mentors serving as advisors, role models, or friends can diminish risk factors, enhance protective factors, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports and enriches the lives of children and promotes and reinforces positive activities, behaviors, and attitudes by working with donors, partners, family members, volunteers, and advocates; Whereas the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program is proven to help at-risk children reach their potential; Whereas the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado classifies the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program as a blueprint model intervention program for effectively reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse; Whereas blueprint programs have the highest standards and meet the most rigorous tests of effectiveness and replicability in the field of helping at-risk children; Whereas children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program perform better in school and develop better relationships with their families and peers; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers, known as Bigs , and at-risk children, known as Littles , throughout Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports nearly 3,000 mentor matches each year; Whereas an estimated 250,000 underserved children in southeastern Pennsylvania remain at risk for academic failure; and Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to bringing life-changing work to the children in the region who need it the most: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2014 Mr. Israel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that localities should observe Halloween on the last Saturday of October and communicate to the public that trick-or-treating and other public observances of the holiday will take place on that day.

Whereas Halloween is not a federally established holiday and the observance of the holiday is usually set on the local level; Whereas when Halloween falls on a weekday children will likely trick-or-treat after the sun has set; Whereas according to a study from the U.S. Department of Transportation, between 2006 and 2010 more people under the age of 21 were killed in car accidents on October 31 than on October 30 or November 1; Whereas according to a 2011 survey commissioned by Safe Kids Worldwide, only 37 percent of parents send their children out trick-or-treating with a flashlight, and only 18 percent affix reflective tape to their children's costumes, both of which would make them more visible to motorists; Whereas observing Halloween on the weekend would allow children to trick-or-treat during the daytime; and Whereas the last Saturday of October would be the optimal time to observe Halloween: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that localities should— (1) observe Halloween on the weekend; and (2) communicate to the public that trick-or-treating and other public observances of the holiday will take place on that day.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2014 Mr. Reed (for himself and Ms. Waters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie Lou Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, New York; Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieutenant; Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other individuals stranded; Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of war camp; Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience; Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp in September 1945; Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal; Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message of forgiveness; Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named Zamperini Field in honor of Louis Zamperini; and Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini; and (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 775 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 10, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to commit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of December 11, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 3. On any legislative day of the second session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress after December 11, 2014— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 6. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 149 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 775 [Report No. 113–654] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2014 Mr. Sessions , 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 (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to commit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of December 11, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 3. On any legislative day of the second session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress after December 11, 2014— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546). 6. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.

December 9, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 776 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 11, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–59 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 80 minutes, with 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of the motion specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 122 shall be considered as adopted. 3. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record at any time during the remainder of the second session of the 113th Congress such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution. 4. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of December 12, 2014.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 150 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 776 [Report No. 113–655] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 10, 2014 Mr. Cole , 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 Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-59 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 80 minutes, with 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of the motion specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 122 shall be considered as adopted. 3. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record at any time during the remainder of the second session of the 113th Congress such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution. 4. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of December 12, 2014.

December 10, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 777 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 10, 2014 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Esty , Mr. Farr , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Honda , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Levin , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McDermott , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McNerney , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Peters of California , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Sherman , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 66 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of “Human Rights Day”; (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe “Human Rights Day” and continue their commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Crowley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914.

Whereas by December 1914, World War I had left about 90 percent of the highly trained members of the British Expeditionary Force in France with casualties, and about 30 percent dead; Whereas the cries and moans of the injured and dying in no man’s land could be heard throughout the Western Front, and many of the dead had been lying unburied; Whereas, on December 7, 1914, Pope Benedict XV suggested a temporary hiatus of the war for the celebration of Christmas; Whereas despite this proposal, the warring countries refused to create any official cease-fire; Whereas, on Christmas Eve, which under German tradition has more celebrations than the day itself, German soldiers began to sing carols and place lantern-lit Christmas trees above their trenches; Whereas much of December had been wet, but on this night the temperature dropped and a sharp frost settled over the landscape, making both trench conditions more bearable and the air clear and still; Whereas Rifleman C H Brazier, Queen’s Westminsters of Bishop’s Stortford, claimed in his letters that the German soldiers said they would not shoot on Christmas Day if his fellows did not; Whereas another letter from Private Cunningham, of the 5th Scottish Rifles, to his friend Mr. James D Gray, in Carluke, Scotland, also reveals in more detail how such truces came about: On Christmas Eve the firing practically ceased. … ; Whereas, on Christmas Day, the soldiers of opposing forces emerged from their trenches and declared their own unofficial truce, and shook hands with their enemies; Whereas according to many letters, a good-spirited, impromptu football match between German and Allied soldiers took place in no man’s land on this day and is commemorated annually by English football teams; Whereas in recognition of the 100th anniversary this year, special Christmas Truce candles will be lit around the world, including by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Cape Town, South Africa, and Pelé in Santos, Brazil; Whereas worldwide celebrations are expected to take place, including the unveiling of a sculpture by Andy Edwards in Liverpool capturing the 1914 Christmas Day football match; and Whereas the lessons of this event are that the light of human empathy can dispel the darkness of despair, the possibility for future peace can still exist when at war with other nations, and that behind the clashing of weapons and trenches of indifference humanity essentially endures: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives — (1) honors the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914; (2) recognizes the Christmas Truce’s symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity; and (3) commemorates the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914 and its legacy as a message of future peace and unity between all nations.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 12, 2014 Ms. Wilson of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring Steve Sauls on his retirement as Florida International University’s Vice President of Governmental Relations.

Whereas, Steve Sauls is retiring in December 2014 following a distinguished public service career spanning more than four decades; Whereas, Steve Sauls has spent much of the past two decades helping build Florida International University (FIU) into a top public research institution with more than 52,000 students and 190 degree programs; Whereas, under Steve Sauls’ leadership, FIU has secured over $500 million for construction projects, formed numerous public-private partnerships, established medical and law schools, and grown to become Florida’s second largest university and the fourth largest in the United States; Whereas, Steve Sauls has served as a lobbyist, legislative strategist, fundraiser, senior political advisor to Members of Congress including former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, and as FIU’s Vice President of Governmental Relations; Whereas, Steve Sauls’ exemplary accomplishments include authoring the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, launching Office Depot’s Education and Diversity Partnership Program, securing unprecedented protections for the Florida Everglades, and obtaining funding for the International Hurricane Center; Whereas, Steve Sauls has earned the respect and trust of his colleagues, government leaders, and education stakeholders; Whereas, Steve Sauls has impacted millions of Americans and their families through his work; Whereas, Steve Sauls is a fifth-generation Floridian who was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida; Whereas, Steve Sauls earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University; Whereas, Steve Sauls’ hobbies include cycling, kayaking, listening to Brazilian bossa nova, and watching the Sundance Channel; Whereas, Steve Sauls has long been an active member of the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Seven/50, and the Southeast Florida’s Regional Planning Project; and Whereas, Steve Sauls considers his greatest achievement to be the successes of the many students he has mentored: Now, therefore, be it

That the U.S. House of Representatives— (1) honors Steve Sauls for his invaluable service to Florida International University, the State of Florida, and the United States; and (2) encourages Americans to join us in thanking Steve Sauls for his many contributions to our Nation and congratulating him on a well-deserved retirement.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 2, 2015 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Designating December 20 of each year as a national day of remembrance for victims of anti-police violence.

Whereas, on December 20, 2014, NYPD officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot and killed in an anti-police attack.

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a day of remembrance for victims of anti-police violence.
Public Law 113–1: To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program. Public Law 1 Public Law 113–1 127 Stat. 3 2013-01-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 113 public

127 STAT. 3 Public Law 113–1 113th Congress

An Act To temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program. Jan. 6, 2013 [ H.R. 41 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN BORROWING AUTHORITY FOR NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) Section 1309(a) of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) ) is amended by striking “ $20,725,000,000 ” and inserting “ $30,425,000,000 ”. (b) The amount provided by this section is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 403(a) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010, and as an emergency pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 ( 2 U.S.C. 933(g) ). Approved January 6, 2013.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 41 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 159 (2013): Jan. 4, considered and passed House and Senate.

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Public Law 113–10: To specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. Public Law 10 Public Law 113–10 127 Stat. 445 2013-05-17 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 113 public

127 STAT. 445 Public Law 113–10 113th Congress

An Act To specify the size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in the production of the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. May 17, 2013 [ H.R. 1071 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SIZE OF PRECIOUS-METAL BLANKS.   Section 3(a) of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act ( Public Law 112–152 ) 31 USC 5112 note . is amended — (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking “ have ” and inserting “ be struck on a planchet having a ”; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking “ have a ” and inserting “ be struck on a planchet having a ”. Approved May 17, 2013.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1071 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 159 (2013): Apr. 24, considered and passed House. May 7, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 113–12: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military decorations or medals. Public Law 12 Public Law 113–12 127 Stat. 448 2013-06-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 113 public

127 STAT. 448 Public Law 113–12 113th Congress

An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military decorations or medals. June 3, 2013 [ H.R. 258 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Stolen Valor Act of 2013. SECTION 1. 18 USC 1 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Stolen Valor Act of 2013 ”. SEC. 2. FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT RECEIPT OF MILITARY DECORATIONS OR MEDALS. (a) In General .— Section 704 of title 18, United States Code , is amended — (1) in subsection (a), by striking “ wears, ”; and (2) so that subsection (b) reads as follows: “(b) Fraudulent Representations About Receipt of Military Decorations or Medals . Penalties. — Whoever, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds oneself out to be a recipient of a decoration or medal described in subsection (c)(2) or (d) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than one year, or both.” . (b) Addition of Certain Other Medals .— Section 704(d) of title 18, United States Code , is amended — (1) by striking “ If a decoration ” and inserting the following: “(1) In general .— If a decoration” ; (2) by inserting “ a combat badge, ” after “ 1129 of title 10, ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Combat badge defined .— In this subsection, the term ‘ combat badge ’ means a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, or Combat Action Medal.” . (c) Conforming Amendment .— Section 704 of title 18, United States Code , is amended in each of subsections (c)(1) and (d) by striking “ or (b) ”. Approved June 3, 2013.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 258 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 113–84 ( Comm. on the Judiciary ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 159 (2013): May 20, considered and passed House. May 22, considered and passed Senate.

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