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IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 454 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 8, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Clark of Massachusetts.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 456 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2014 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Ms. Brownley of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

Whereas, defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading in an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader, dyslexia reflects a difficulty in getting to the individual sounds of spoken language which typically impacts speaking, reading, spelling, and often, learning a second language; Whereas dyslexia is highly prevalent, affecting one out of five individuals in some form, and is persistent; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, so that often the same individual who has a weakness in decoding or reading fluency also has strengths in higher level cognitive functions such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia at a scientific level, including its epidemiology, and cognitive and neurobiological bases; and Whereas diagnosis of dyslexia is critical, and must lead to focused, evidence-based interventions, necessary accommodations, self-awareness, self-empowerment, and school and life success: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2014 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the new moon, or first day of the new year of the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is also often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities also use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China over 4,000 years ago and is now widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by well over 8.7 million Asian-Americans in the United States, as well as by many non-Asian-Americans; Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated by community activities and cultural performances, and celebrants travel to spend the day reuniting with family and friends; Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness; Whereas Lunar New Year is one of the most significant cultural holidays for Asian-Americans; Whereas Asian-American students wishing to participate in Lunar New Year celebrations must choose between absence, which could result in missing scheduled or unannounced school exams, and celebrating with family, friends, and their community; and Whereas communities with a substantial Asian-American population annually experience a large number of student or teacher absences on Lunar New Year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that Lunar New Year is a significant cultural holiday for many Asian-Americans in the United States; and (2) encourages local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools on Lunar New Year annually in recognition of the cultural significance of Lunar New Year, and to reduce the waste in government resources necessitated by holding school open on a day when a substantial portion of the student or teacher population is absent from school.
IV House Calendar No. 80 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 458 [Report No. 113–327] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 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 amendments to the bill (H.R. 3547) to extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014; providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2014, through January 24, 2014; 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. 3547) to extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print 113-32 in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 2. Upon adoption of the motion specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 74 shall be considered as adopted. 3. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than January 16, 2014, such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendments and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution. 4. On any legislative day during the period from January 17, 2014, through January 24, 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. 5. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 4 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

January 14, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 459 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2014 Mr. Honda submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to provide a process for ensuring the United States does not default on its obligations.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 3372) to provide a process for ensuring the United States does not default on its obligations. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any 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; (2) a proper amendment in the nature of a substitute to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014, if offered by Representative Honda of California or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order except for those arising under clause 7 of rule XVI, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 3372 as provided for in the first section of this resolution.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 460 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 16, 2014 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Cicilline.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 463 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2014 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Ms. Jackson Lee , and Ms. Hahn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas since its first presentation in 1863, 3,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to a total of 3,448 individuals (there have been 19 double recipients); Whereas African-American service members have played vital roles in military operations throughout the history of the Nation; Whereas 87 African-Americans have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor; Whereas William Harvey Carney was an American Civil War soldier and the first African-American to earn the Medal of Honor after he risked his own life to save the American flag and return it from the front lines of battle, despite being wounded several times as Confederate troops charged; Whereas William Harvey Carney was not presented with the Medal of Honor until nearly 37 years after his act of bravery; Whereas in 1993, a study commissioned by the United States Army described systematic racial discrimination in the criteria for awarding medals during World War II; Whereas after an exhaustive review, the study recommended seven African-American World War II veterans be awarded the Medal of Honor; and Whereas African-American men and women who today serve in the United States Armed Forces play a critical role in the defense and security of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the Nation's history; and (2) honors the outstanding contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 African-Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 465 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 28, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–33 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 among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 81 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 465 [Report No. 113–334] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2014 Ms. Foxx , 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. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, and providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-33 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 among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable.

January 27, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 466 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Ms. Lee of California (for herself and Mr. Serrano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting a moratorium on the sale of historic post office buildings.

Whereas the United States Postal Service is an American institution dating back to the colonial era; Whereas the United States Postal Service is the core of a $1 trillion mailing industry that employs more than 8 million people; Whereas in 2012, the Postal Service— (1) processed 160 billion pieces of mail; (2) handled 40 percent of the world’s mail volume; (3) paid $3.6 billion every month in salaries and benefits; (4) employed 108,000 veterans; and (5) managed 31,272 retail offices; Whereas the United States Postal Service employs a Federal preservation officer and a historian; Whereas the United States Postal Service has a diverse fine arts collection consisting of works of art from many different sources and programs; Whereas the United States Postal Service houses more than 1,400 murals and sculptures from President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs in its post offices around the Nation; Whereas most of the post office works of art were funded through commissions under the Treasury Department’s Section of Painting and Sculpture and Section of Fine Arts; and Whereas as of December 2012, 998 postal buildings are listed on the National Historic Register. Now, therefore, be it:

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of preserving the United States Postal Service’s long history and protecting the Nation’s historic properties; and (2) opposes the sale of historic post office buildings and urges the Postal Service to halt current sales of recognized historic places and remove all such properties from the sales list.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 467 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Holt (for himself, Mr. Himes , and Mr. Honda ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2014, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2014, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day ; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2014 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , and Ms. Esty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 113th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should enact by the end of the 113th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 470 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 4, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.

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. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 82 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 470 [Report No. 113–339] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 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 (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.

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. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, 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.

February 3, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 473 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2014 Mr. Israel (for himself, Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Costa , Mr. Dent , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Higgins , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Levin , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Polis , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Reed , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. Slaughter , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2014, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas by the end of 2014, approximately 1,665,540 new cases are expected to be diagnosed across the United States; Whereas more than 1,600 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 585,720; and Whereas February 4, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 478 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 11, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center , and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center . All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of sections 1 through 3 of Rules Committee Print 113–37 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) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. House Resolution 475 is amended in section 2 by striking February 13, 2014 and inserting February 12, 2014 .

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 85 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 478 [Report No. 113–351] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2014 Mr. Woodall , 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. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center , and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center . All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of sections 1 through 3 of Rules Committee Print 113-37 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) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. House Resolution 475 is amended in section 2 by striking February 13, 2014 and inserting February 12, 2014 .

February 11, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 480 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2014 Mr. Engel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Hudson River School Painters for their contributions to the United States.

Whereas the Hudson River School is considered the first school of American Art; Whereas the Hudson River School was a mid-19th century American art movement led by a group of landscape painters, whose aesthetic vision was influenced by romanticism; Whereas the major Hudson River School Painters included Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, Asher Brown Durand, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Albert Bierstadt, John Frederick Kensett, George Inness, Worthington Whittredge, and Thomas Moran; Whereas the Hudson River School paintings capture the striking naturalistic landscape of the continent, depicting the Hudson River Valley and the surrounding New York areas, including the Catskill, Adirondack, and the White Mountains; Whereas Hudson River School paintings served as a vital role in cultivating American identity in the mid-nineteenth century; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters influenced the environmental conservation movement and the establishment of the National Park System under President Theodore Roosevelt; Whereas in 2009 the New York delegation celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Hudson River School which complements the importance of the Hudson River, and the Hudson Valley, to the development and growth of the United States throughout the history of our continent; Whereas the Hudson River School's portrayal of the Hudson River Valley is a cause of major tourism this region experiences today; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters depicted the Hudson River Valley during the opening of the Erie Canal which linked the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, and created a main trade route from New York which fostered the city's influence in the American economy; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters celebrated the ideals of American democracy, individuality, and progress; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters illustrated themes such as Nature, Conservation, Civility, Unity, Education, Family, Chivalry, and Development; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters expressed the sense that every generation of Americans must seek to preserve the naturalness of the continent; Whereas the Hudson River School Painters accentuated the cardinal values of the nineteenth century and such their ideals can assist contemporary America in the rebirth of American culture: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the Hudson River School Painters for their contributions to the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 485 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2014 Mr. Ruppersberger (for himself and Mr. Sarbanes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for National One Love Day .

Whereas the One Love Foundation was established to honor the memory of Yeardley Reynolds Love; Whereas the mission of the One Love Foundation is to end relationship violence through education and technology; Whereas Yeardley Love of Baltimore, Maryland, was an exceptional person and lacrosse player, who wore the number one, and was the tragic victim of relationship violence while in college at the University of Virginia; Whereas the vision of the One Love Foundation is to keep Yeardley’s spirit alive by promoting strength of character as the premise of all of the foundation’s numerous programs; Whereas millions of children, women, and men are abused physically by family members and others with whom they are intimate; Whereas nearly 30 percent of all female homicide victims were killed by their husbands, former husbands, or boyfriends; Whereas May 3, National One Love Day, will be celebrated through awareness campaigns, social media postings, representative clothing, hats, ribbons, buttons, and bracelets to show support for the thousands of organizations, hundreds of thousands of workers and millions of victims across the United States; and Whereas the day will be marked as: One Day. One Mission. One Love: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports National One Love Day ; (2) focuses on heightening awareness and making new commitments to stop relationship violence in our immediate circle of family, friends, neighbors, schools, and organizations; (3) commends and supports the efforts of thousands of organizations and victims across the United States to increase relationship violence awareness; and (4) seeks that every person speak to just one individual about what a healthy relationship is and help that individual feel empowered.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 486 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2014 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as “endangered”; Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as endangered ; and Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2014 Mr. Schneider submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3546) to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the Speaker shall, 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. 3546) to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, 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 Ways and Means. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against provisions in the bill 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. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the bill. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 3546.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 492 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 27, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.

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. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, 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 Oversight and Government Reform. 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 87 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 492 [Report No. 113–362] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2014 Ms. Foxx , 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. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.

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. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, 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 Oversight and Government Reform. 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.

February 26, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 495 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2014 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 3 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 502 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2014 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services , and in addition to the Committee on Small Business , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 45th anniversary and commending its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses in the United States.

Whereas the success of minority businesses is a critical component of a robust economy in the United States; Whereas minority businesses employ 5,800,000 people and generate $1 trillion to the economy of the United States; Whereas minority businesses are supporting the global competitiveness of the United States by utilizing the most effective export capabilities of any segment of the United States economy; Whereas minority businesses are more likely to generate revenue through exports compared to non-minority businesses due to language capabilities, cultural competence, ancestral ties, and business agility; Whereas, in 1969, there were 322,000 minority businesses with $11,000,000,000 in gross receipts and the number of minority businesses has continued to increase to nearly 6,000,000 as estimated by the United States Census Bureau; Whereas the Minority Business Development Agency was established by Executive Order 11458 on March 5, 1969; Whereas the Minority Business Development Agency has operated for 45 years as the only Federal agency created specifically to serve and foster the growth of minority entrepreneurs; Whereas the Minority Business Development Agency operates a nationwide network of MBDA Business Centers to assist with the expansion and competitiveness of the rapidly growing minority business community; Whereas, in fiscal year 2013, the Minority Business Development Agency helped minority businesses gain access to over $4,800,000,000 in contracts and capital, which contributed in excess of 25,000 American jobs created or retained; Whereas, since 1969, the Minority Business Development Agency has served nearly 660,000 minority businesses and assisted in securing more than $25,000,000,000 in contracts and capital for these minority businesses; and Whereas the long-term strategic direction of the Minority Business Development Agency is to achieve entrepreneurial parity so that the number of businesses that are minority businesses is proportional to the minority population: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Minority Business Development Agency on its 45th anniversary; (2) commends the Minority Business Development Agency for its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses; and (3) encourages the Minority Business Development Agency to continue its efforts to assist minority businesses as minority businesses continue to strengthen communities, create jobs, and contribute to the health of the economy of the United States.