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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 313 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2013 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of the MAGIC Foundation.

Whereas according to the POSSUM (Pictures of Standard Syndromes and Undiagnosed Malformations) database, there are more than 600 serious diseases and conditions that cause growth failure; Whereas conditions causing growth failure may affect a child’s overall health; Whereas short stature may be a symptom of a serious underlying condition; Whereas growth failure in children is often missed; Whereas according to the MAGIC Foundation for Children’s Growth, 48 percent of children in the United States evaluated with the two most common causes of growth failure were undiagnosed; Whereas the longer a child goes undiagnosed, the greater the potential for damage and higher costs of care; Whereas early detection and the diagnosis of growth failure is crucial for a healthy future; Whereas public awareness and education is a vital public service; Whereas providing resources for identification of growth failure will allow for early detection; Whereas to this day, the MAGIC Foundation remains committed to its goals and visions in helping to educate families and the public about growth failure; and Whereas the MAGIC Foundation has designated the third week of September as Growth Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of the MAGIC Foundation.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 316 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2013 Mr. Crowley (for himself and Mr. Roskam ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing heartfelt condolences and support to the people of India and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by massive monsoons of June 2013, which devastated many states in northern India.

Whereas, in June 2013, flash floods were caused by the heaviest rains in 80 years, causing lakes, streams, and rivers to overflow throughout northern India; Whereas these torrential rains washed away homes, electrical poles, and roads and triggered landslides that cut off communication links with large parts of the states in northern India affected; Whereas the flooding claimed thousands of lives, while tens of thousands are still missing and even more are displaced; Whereas rescue and relief efforts have been hampered by continuous rain, mist, and fog; Whereas these floods swept through many of the holy Himalayan pilgrimage sites, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib, where thousands of devout pilgrims were traveling; Whereas the full extent of the tremendous loss of life and extensive destruction of property will not be known for some time; Whereas the people of India have shown incredible determination to continue to help one another despite the risks and have displayed selflessness and compassion in the face of danger; and Whereas countries around the world, international groups, and private citizens have made a commitment to provide humanitarian assistance and aid for the people of India: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns with the people of India and all regions affected by the loss of life and damage caused by the deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by massive monsoons of June 2013, which devastated many states in northern India; (2) offers its deepest condolences and sympathy to the individuals and families impacted by this tragedy; and (3) urges the United States Government to stand with the government and the people of India during recovery and reconstruction efforts.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 317 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2013 Ms. Hahn (for herself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Hoyer , Ms. Brownley of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. McCarthy of California , Mr. McKeon , Mr. Royce , Ms. Waters , Ms. Chu , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Waxman , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Mr. Becerra , and Mr. Schiff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Celebrating the upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California.

Whereas the Special Olympics is the largest sports organization for adults and children with intellectual disabilities in the world; Whereas the Special Olympics changes attitudes and enhances the lives of millions of persons with disabilities; Whereas the Special Olympics World Games, occurring every 2 years, is one of the largest sports and humanitarian events in the world; Whereas the 2015 World Games will be held in the United States for the first time since 1999; Whereas the City of Los Angeles, as the second largest urban area in the United States and a sports capital of the world, is exceptionally suited to host the World Games; Whereas the 2015 World Games is predicted to draw over 7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches, 30,000 volunteers, and 500,000 spectators from across the globe; and Whereas the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles, California, will inspire and educate its participants, spectators, and a global audience: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones; (2) supports the efforts of the coaches, educators, volunteers, leaders, and staff who make the Games possible; and (3) celebrates the return of the World Games to the United States and the City of Los Angeles.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 320 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2013 Mr. Schrader submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Celebrating the West Linn Centennial.

Whereas in 1845, at Robert Moore’s request, the Provisional Legislature of Oregon named the town on the site Linn City , in honor of former Senator Lewis Linn who had advocated for passage of the Donation Land Claim Act that Moore used to establish the town; Whereas West Linn became home to burgeoning industry including flour mills, lumber mills, and shipping; Whereas on August 15, 1913, after nearly 75 years as a United States settlement and thousands of years as a sacred home to indigenous peoples, West Linn was incorporated as a city in the State of Oregon; Whereas West Linn played an important role in the development of Oregon and the industrialization of the West; Whereas Robert Moore came from Illinois to Oregon in the early 1840s and purchased a 1,000 acre plot of land along the west bank of the Willamette River, an area that would eventually become West Linn, from Chief Wanaxha of the Wallamut Indians; Whereas in 1913, the West Side Improvement Club voted 50–7 to incorporate the districts of West Oregon City, Bolton, Sunset, and Willamette Heights as the modern city of West Linn, in order to obtain needed utilities and improvements; Whereas West Linn has adopted the motto, City of Hills, Trees, and Rivers , which recognizes the natural beauty of its landscape; and Whereas in order to commemorate its centennial and to properly celebrate the history of its people, the West Linn Centennial Planning Committee was established in 2010 to organize, oversee, and execute the celebration to mark the one hundred year anniversary of West Linn: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors and commends the City of West Linn, Oregon, and its people on West Linn's centennial.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 321 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2013 Mr. Schrader submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Celebrating the Molalla Centennial.

Whereas on August 23, 1913, after decades as a United States settlement and thousands of years as a sacred home to indigenous peoples, Molalla was incorporated as a city in the State of Oregon; Whereas the Molalla Indians, whose descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, first inhabited Molalla; Whereas settlers arrived in the area in the mid-nineteenth century, before Oregon became a State; Whereas during the 1850s, Molalla became home to schools, a post office, a general store, trade, and an active agricultural industry; Whereas the Molalla Pioneer was established as Molalla’s first newspaper in 1913 and continues to serve Molalla today; Whereas in 1913, Molalla celebrated the arrival of its first steam train with a rodeo, taken over in 1923 by the Molalla Buckeroo Association and now known as the Molalla Buckeroo; Whereas people from throughout the region participate in the annual Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo and the Ross Coleman Invitational Professional Bull Riding event; Whereas timber production, nurseries, Christmas tree production, and other agricultural industries have supported the Molalla economy for the past century; and Whereas thousands of people each year come to Molalla to experience the Molalla River Recreation Corridor through kayaking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, and other recreational activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors and commends the City of Molalla, Oregon, and its people on Molalla’s centennial.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 323 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Jones (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , and Mr. Garamendi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. (a) On the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in the current United States engagement in Afghanistan. (b) The moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 324 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Farr (for himself and Mr. Young of Alaska ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, as National Marine Technology Week to recognize the important contributions that marine technology has made to the United States.

Whereas 50 years of marine technology have benefitted the economy and the environment of the United States; Whereas ocean exploration by scientists and engineers has taken them to the greatest depths of the sea and to archeological sites; Whereas underwater technologies, such as remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and manned submersibles, have led to the discovery of many historic shipwrecks, including that of the RMS Titanic, the Bismarck, USS Yorktown, and the SS Cental America; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited with reducing the negative economic and infrastructural effects and loss of life caused by storms; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies has provided significant improvements in the mitigation of environmental and natural disasters; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies in fisheries has improved the economy, the environment, and the way of life for many individuals in several regions of the United States; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited with detecting ocean pollution, including debris items and other obstructions on the seafloor, that may be hazardous for shipping and seafloor installations; Whereas the marine technology industry improves the technologies used in the development of energy and renewable energy from ocean waves, tides, off-shore wind, minerals, salinity, petroleum, and natural gas; Whereas the technological achievements of the marine scientists and engineers working for Federal agencies, private maritime industries, and nonprofit organizations have set enviable standards for the world in commercial endeavors, policy, and innovation; Whereas there exist in the United States numerous internationally recognized centers of excellence in the academic pursuit of marine science and engineering; Whereas the use of marine technology for education in the classroom contributes to teaching middle school students, high school students, and students at institutions of higher education the value of ocean-related careers and has improved science, technology, engineering, and math skills of such students; and Whereas September 22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Marine Technology Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Marine Technology Week ; (2) recognizes the important contributions that marine technology has made to the United States; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe National Marine Technology Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 325 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2013 Mr. Rohrabacher (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Hall , Mr. Gary G. Miller of California , Mr. Cook , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Grayson , and Mr. McCarthy of California ) 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 the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both of whom died from enemy action during the attack on United States facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on the night of September 11–12, 2012.

Whereas on September 11, 2012, United States facilities and personnel in Benghazi, Libya, were attacked by militants with ties to Islamist terrorist groups; Whereas four Americans were killed in the attack: Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods; Whereas Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were former Navy SEALs serving as security personnel in Libya who, as the attack unfolded, fought valiently to defend American property and protect United States personnel; Whereas their small security team was thrown into action in the face of enemies who were better armed with heavier weapons and who greatly outnumbered the Americans, and in ensuing combat, Woods and Doherty sacrificed their own lives in the effort to save the lives of others; Whereas according to Executive Order 1086, signed by President John F. Kennedy on February 22, 1963, the first listed criterion for the award of the Medal of Freedom by the President is to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to … the security or national interests of the United States , which is a description that clearly fits both Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods for their selfless dedication, courage, and sacrifice during the battle in Benghazi, Libya, during the night of September 11–12, 2012.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 326 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2013 Mr. Broun of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual.

Whereas on November 6, 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 was signed into law; Whereas between 1987 and 1988, nearly 2,700,000 illegal immigrants received legal status under the 1986 IRCA amnesty before being granted lawful permanent residence by 1992; Whereas IRCA was touted by its sponsors as the three-legged stool approach to immigration reform incorporating improved border security and employment enforcement, a H–2A temporary worker program, and legal status for certain eligible groups; Whereas IRCA contained provisions to inhibit future illegal immigration by penalizing employers who knowingly hire an unauthorized immigrant; Whereas despite these penalties, a policy brief by the Migration Policy Institute dated August 2005 showed that over 90 percent of unauthorized males in the United States were employed; Whereas IRCA included language to increase Border Personnel by 50 percent; Whereas then-Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Commissioner Alan C. Nelson announced the law’s initial success in a 1989 House Judiciary Committee hearing, citing the shrinking number of apprehensions at the border, as signal to demonstrate that the law is working and employer sanctions are having the intended effect of reducing illegal immigration ; Whereas illegal immigration actually increased in volume and frequency by 1989, with 1,700,000 to 2,500,000 unauthorized immigrants crossing into the United States from Mexico that year; Whereas the number of illegal aliens grew to 3,400,000 by the early 1990s, and by 1997 the approximate unauthorized population totaled more than 5,000,000, the same number of illegal immigrants as before the 1986 law took effect; and Whereas an estimated 11,500,000 million illegal aliens currently reside in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any immigration reform proposal adopted by Congress should not legalize, grant amnesty for, or confer any other legal status condoning the otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the United States of any individual.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2013 Mr. Reed (for himself, Ms. Clarke , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Higgins , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Hanna , and Mr. Gibson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York.

Whereas the importance of the agriculture industry on the economy of the State of New York, and the United States as a whole, is indisputable; Whereas as agriculture is a foundational part of the heritage of the United States, it is important to recognize the accomplishments of those longstanding farming families who have contributed substantially to the vitality of the economy of their community and the State of New York; Whereas the diversified farming operation at the Howard Flats Farm, owned by Phil Bennett and his wife Juanita Bennett, includes a log home and nearby camping site that is rented as lodging during hunting season and throughout the year for recreational activities; Whereas the Bennetts are active members of their community; Whereas Howard Flats Farm spans around 700 acres of land; Whereas the dairy operation at Howard Flats Farm has an average annual milking herd of 150 cows; Whereas the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York, has been in the Bennett family for five generations under the ownership of Daniel N. Bennett, George Bennett, Bert Bennett, Byron Bennett, and Phil Bennett; and Whereas Howard Flats Farm has and continues to change and expand with time and is poised for success in the many years to come: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives proudly recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 335 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2013 Mr. Benishek submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To refer H.R. 3068, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan as well as its individual members.

1. Referral Pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States Code, the bill (H.R. 3068), entitled A Bill relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, now pending in the House of Representatives, is referred to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims that are pending in the Court of Federal Claims on the date of enactment of this resolution. 2. Proceeding and report Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall— (1) proceed according to the provisions of sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, notwithstanding the bar of any statute of limitations; and (2) report back to the House of Representatives, at the earliest practicable date, providing— (A) findings of fact and conclusions of law that are sufficient to inform the Congress of the nature, extent, and character of the Indian-trust related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its tribal members for compensation as legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims that are pending in the Court of Federal Claims on the date of enactment of this resolution; and (B) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the claimants.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 337 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2013 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, to music and to the District of Columbia and expressing support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day.

Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go because he was the chief architect of the musical genre known as go-go, which is a unique mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds; Whereas Chuck Brown was a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the nation that Washington, DC, is more than just a government town; Whereas Chuck Brown's musical catalogue includes 22 albums released over a four-decade period; Whereas Chuck Brown's song Bustin' Loose , recorded with his group the Soul Searchers, was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for four weeks in 1979; Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love from his album We Got This ; Whereas Chuck Brown was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005; Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat has been passed to new generations with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown has influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, including the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2012, at the age of 75; Whereas Chuck Brown was a resident of the District of Columbia almost his entire life and was committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street near the Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a model leader, devoted father, and family man; and Whereas Chuck Brown brought joy to millions of people through his music and never stopped performing until his death: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, to music and to the District of Columbia; and (2) expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 338 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2013 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, and the contributions of Hellenism to the United States and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States were inspired and guided by the democratic principles and political philosophies of the ancient Greeks; Whereas the Greek and American people share a common heritage of personal freedom and citizen participation in government; Whereas Greek immigrants to the United States have brought from their Hellenic origins a rich treasure of knowledge, science, history, culture, and art that has contributed greatly to the unique fabric of American life; Whereas Americans of Greek origin have contributed to and continue to contribute to strengthening and enriching American life and democracy; Whereas millions of Greek-Americans continue the great Hellenic traditions and values in their families, their neighborhoods, their communities, their States, and their nation; Whereas the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, is a national institution dedicated to fully celebrating this rich heritage through the documentation, study, exhibition, and elucidation of Hellenic and Greek-American history; Whereas the National Hellenic Museum seeks to broaden and enrich public knowledge of Hellenic life, history, and the Greek immigrant experience and their contributions to the mosaic of American diversity and strength; and Whereas the National Hellenic Museum is home to a vast collection of literature, historical data, antiquities, and artifacts, some dating back to 1200 BC, bringing to life the stories of ancient times, to great Greek-Americans from Civil War heroes, to scientists and humanitarians, and continuing contributions to Greek-American life: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes— (1) the significant contributions of Hellenism and the Greek community in the United States; (2) the rich history of Greek immigration to the United States; and (3) the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, for its role in the documentation, study, perpetuation, and presentation of the Greek-American story, which serves to broaden public understanding of the history, culture, and contributions of Greek immigrants to the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 339 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 11, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment 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 amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 51 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 339 [Report No. 113–206] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2013 Mr. Burgess , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment 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 amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes 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.

September 10, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 342 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2013 Mr. Fitzpatrick submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2013 as National Sepsis and Septic Shock Awareness Month .

Whereas sepsis is a medical condition that occurs due to an immune response to infection; Whereas the released immune chemicals into the blood to fight infection can cause impaired blood flow, which injures the body’s organs; Whereas in severe cases blood pressure drops, the heart weakens, and septic shock can occur, exposing the patient to multiple organ failure which can lead to death; Whereas sepsis is a serious medical condition and a leading cause of death; Whereas about 750,000 people in the United States are infected by sepsis annually; Whereas the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health has estimated that between 28 and 50 percent of people infected die, attributing to more United States deaths than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined; Whereas it is estimated that approximately $17,000,000,000 annually is spent combating sepsis in the United States; Whereas the number of sepsis related deaths is currently on the rise in the United States; Whereas many symptoms of sepsis mimic other conditions, making sepsis difficult to diagnose; and Whereas September 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sepsis and Septic Shock Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage the education of patients, families, and health care professionals on the seriousness of early detection as the key to survival: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representative supports the designation of National Sepsis and Septic Shock Awareness Month .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 343 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2013 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Rooney , Mr. Garcia , Mr. Young of Florida , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Mica , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Miller of Florida , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Radel , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Ross , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Posey , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Southerland , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mr. Murphy of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., formerly a Representative of the State of Florida.

Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., dutifully and faithfully served the people of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for over a decade as a city attorney, chief prosecutor, judge, and mayor; Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., was elected to the House of Representatives in 1980, where he served the people of Florida with devotion and distinction for 26 years, the fourth longest term of service to the State of Florida in the House of Representatives; Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., served in the House of Representatives as Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources, and Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security; Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., served as Chairman of the Florida Congressional delegation, where he demonstrated his commitment to the State of Florida in a spirit of bipartisanship and civility; Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., was a champion of welfare and Social Security reform, the expansion of free trade, Everglades restoration, missing children, and the War on Drugs; Whereas the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr.’s efforts on behalf of the citizens of Florida and all Americans earned him the esteem, respect, and high regard of his colleagues; and Whereas the State of Florida and the Nation have lost an outstanding lawmaker, statesman, and public servant: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) receives with profound sorrow the news of the death of the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., formerly a Representative from the State of Florida; (2) authorizes the Speaker to appoint such Members as he may designate to serve with members of the Senate as a committee to represent the House in attendance at the funeral of Representative Shaw; (3) directs the Clerk to communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy to the family of Representative Shaw; and (4) when it adjourns today, does so as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Shaw.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 344 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2013 Mr. Gohmert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to direct, for the purpose of interpreting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that the definition of congressional staff employed by an official office shall include all committee staff, all joint committee staff, and all staff employed by leadership offices of the House of Representatives.

Whereas on March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ), was signed into law; Whereas there is a requirement in the Act that Members of Congress and congressional staff who wish to purchase health insurance through their employer purchase health plans offered through an Exchange established under the Act starting in 2014; Whereas the Act defines congressional staff as all full-time and part-time employees employed by the official office of a Member of Congress, whether in Washington, DC or outside of Washington, DC ; Whereas official office is not defined under current statutory or regulatory laws; Whereas according to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), “[b]ecause there is not an existing statutory or regulatory definition of official office,” OPM defers to the employing office of the Member of Congress to determine whether an employed individual meets the statutory definition of congressional staff for purposes of the Act; Whereas currently congressional employee , as defined in accordance with section 8901 of title 5, United States Code (the statute determining eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHBP) Program), includes each Member’s respective personal staffs, staffs of House and Senate leadership offices, other committee staff, and administrative office staff; Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act does not amend section 8901 of title 5, United States Code, and therefore does not change the current definition of congressional employee ; and Whereas because the committee staff, joint committee staff, and staff employed by leadership offices do not meet the definition of congressional employee under the Act, they are excluded from the requirement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall direct, for the purpose of interpreting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that the definition of congressional staff employed by an official office shall include all committee staff, all joint committee staff, and all staff employed by leadership offices of the House of Representatives.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rooney , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Honda , Ms. Norton , Mr. Horsford , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Peters of Michigan , and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations and expressing support for designation of May 16, 2014, as National Nonprofit Day .

Whereas an estimated 2,300,000 nonprofit organizations operate in the United States; Whereas the nonprofit sector continues to grow in size and scope; Whereas nonprofit organizations serve a vital role in facilitating charitable giving and social action; Whereas the combined donations and volunteer hours of individuals to nonprofit organizations are worth billions of dollars; and Whereas May 16, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Nonprofit Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of nonprofit organizations to the communities they serve, the issues they support, and the economy of the United States; and (2) supports the designation of National Nonprofit Day .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 347 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 18, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 761) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.

That at any time after the 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. 761) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. 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. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 349 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 18, 2013 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 Energy and Commerce: Mr. Yarmuth.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 352 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 19, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The joint resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 55 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 352 [Report No. 113–216] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2013 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The joint resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, 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.

September 18, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed