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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mr. Pearce submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Rules and House Administration , 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 Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Whereas Members of Congress and congressional staff need greater interaction with constituents; Whereas constituents deserve better access to their Member of Congress; Whereas there are time restraints and high costs associated with constituent travel to Washington, DC, to meet with their Congressman; Whereas there are 535 Members of Congress who travel consistently between their district and Washington, DC; Whereas Members of Congress currently do most of their work from Washington, DC, and travel to their districts, some traveling significant distances; Whereas many congressional staffers do not spend time in the district for which they were hired to work, and are less in touch with the needs of constituents; Whereas the current constraints of Congress demand that Members of Congress are physically in Washington, DC, to conduct the duties of their job, which includes but is not limited to debating, voting, and participating in hearings; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as: electronic voting, video conferencing, secure telephones and internet connections, and biometric cyber security; Whereas there are security concerns associated with the entire Congress being physically located in a single place; Whereas concerns were raised after 9/11 about the possibility of future terrorist attacks on the Nation’s Capitol and the safety of the Members of Congress; Whereas government operating costs are far too high, and new, innovative savings must be found; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephones and internet connections; Whereas the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place; Whereas the need to find new ways to save taxpayer money by decreasing the operating cost of government; and Whereas the need for Members of Congress to maintain greater accountability to their constituents: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House of Representatives in a virtual setting; and (3) directs the Committee on House Administration to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in a virtual setting.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself, Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Ross , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Posey , Ms. Castor of Florida , and Mr. Diaz-Balart ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the life of the Honorable Larcenia J. Bullard.

Whereas former Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard passed away on March 16, 2013; Whereas Senator Bullard served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000 and in the Florida Senate from 2002 to 2012; Whereas Senator Bullard made history by becoming the first woman to represent the 118th District in the Florida House of Representatives; Whereas Senator Bullard was a strong advocate for her constituents, representing the families of South Florida with passion and integrity, standing up for the issues that she believed in and offering inspiration to many; Whereas Senator Bullard’s legislative accomplishments include the passage of the Good Samaritan Act, which strengthened protections for people who give reasonable assistance to others during an emergency, the State Facilities/Emergency Shelters Act, which authorized usage of additional State facilities as emergency shelters, and the Official State Pie Act, which designated the Key Lime Pie as the official pie of the State of Florida; Whereas Senator Bullard worked like a Trojan to help rebuild South Miami-Dade County following Hurricane Andrew; Whereas Senator Bullard made public service a tradition in her family; Whereas it is of historical significance that Senator Bullard’s husband, Edward, succeeded her in the House in 2000, and their son, Dwight, succeeded his father in the House in 2008 and his mother in the Senate in 2012; and Whereas Senator Bullard is survived by her husband and former State Representative Edward Bullard, son State Senator Dwight Bullard, son Vincent Brooker, daughter Edwina Bullard Simms, and grandchildren Myles Brooker, Vinicia Brooker, Mylicia Brooker, and Gavin Ethan Simms: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns the loss of Senator, mother, wife, and friend Larcenia J. Bullard; (2) sends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Bullard family; (3) pays tribute to Senator Bullard’s life and legacy; and (4) commends the Bullard family for their service to the South Florida community and the Nation.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 140 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 10, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.

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. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, 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: (1) those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII dated at least one day before the day of consideration of the amendment; and (2) pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so received may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or a designee and shall be considered as read if printed. 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. 14 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 140 [Report No. 113–31] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mr. Bishop of Utah , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.

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. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, 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: (1) those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII dated at least one day before the day of consideration of the amendment; and (2) pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so received may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or a designee and shall be considered as read if printed. 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.

April 9, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 141 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 9, 2013 RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. That the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathies to the members of the family of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher and her countrymen. That the House of Representatives honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her life-long commitment to advancing freedom, liberty, and democracy and for her friendship to the United States of America. That the Secretary of State be requested to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That when the House adjourns today it do so as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 142 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 10, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Nugent. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Vargas.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mrs. Miller of Michigan (for herself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Nugent. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Vargas.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Ms. Shea-Porter (for herself and Ms. Pingree of Maine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).

Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was first launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians; Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark , and approximately 220 miles off the coast of New England, U.S.S. Thresher began her final descent; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was declared lost with all hands on April 10, 1963; Whereas in response to the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , the United States Navy instituted new regulations to ensure the health of the submariners and the safety of the submarines of the United States; Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now one of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard U.S.S. Thresher ; Whereas from the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , there arose in the institutions of higher education in the United States the ocean engineering curricula that enables the preeminence of the United States in submarine warfare; and Whereas the crew of U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the last full measure of devotion in service to the United States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher ; (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; and (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol , who are forever bound together by dedicated and honorable service to the United States of America.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 146 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 11, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–6, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 15 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 146 [Report No. 113–32] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 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. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-6, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 10, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Labrador , Mr. Waxman , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Harris , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Aderholt , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Bachus , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Jones , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Holt , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Schock , Mr. Latta , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Burgess , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Olson , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Long , and Mr. Wolf ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.

Whereas Saeed Abedini has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the Government of Iran; Whereas Iran is a member of the United Nations and a signatory of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance ; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights lists Iran as one of the countries that remains a chronic and systematic violator of religious freedom; and Whereas in October 2012, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has stated that a wide range of human rights violations, including illegal limits on freedom of expression, failures of legal due process, attacks on freedom of religion, and the wrongful imprisonment of children: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini; (2) calls on the Government of Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (3) calls on the United States Government to work aggressively for the quick release of Saeed Abedini by designating additional Iranian officials, as appropriate, for human rights abuses pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 149 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. King of New York , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Whereas Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurological disease in the United States; Whereas there is inadequate comprehensive data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease; Whereas it is estimated that the disease affects 500,000 to 1,500,000 people in the United States and the prevalence will more than double by 2040; Whereas there are millions of people in the United States who are caregivers, family members, and friends greatly impacted by Parkinson’s disease every day; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson’s disease is $14,400,000,000 including indirect costs to patients and family members of $6,300,000,000 each year; Whereas although research suggests the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; Whereas there is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson’s disease, and the rate of misdiagnosis can be high; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and include tremors, slowness of movement, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, speaking, rigidity, cognitive impairment, dementia, mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety) constipation, skin problems, and sleep difficulties; Whereas there is no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease; Whereas medications mask some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for a limited amount of time each day, often with dose-limiting side effects, and ultimately lose their effectiveness, leaving the person unable to move, speak, or swallow; Whereas increased education and research are needed to find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and, ultimately, an effective treatment or cure for Parkinson’s disease; and Whereas April would be an appropriate month to designate as Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, and eventually, a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the people living with Parkinson’s who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of State, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of people in the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mr. Radel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles for becoming the first 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 4th Round in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Whereas, on March 22, 2012, the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, in their second season of NCAA Division I postseason eligibility, upset the Georgetown University Hoyas 78–68; Whereas, on March 24, 2012, the Eagles defeated the San Diego State University Aztecs 81–71; Whereas in each win the Eagles pulled away with scoring runs of 21–2 versus Georgetown and 17–0 over the Aztecs; Whereas Sherwood Brown and Bernard Thompson combined for 87 points and Brett Comer had 24 assists across the two games; Whereas Coach Andy Enfield has lived up to his promise to not wait to win; Whereas senior Eddie Murray, juniors Nate Hicks, Christophe Varidel, Jamail Jones, and Chase Fieler, sophomores Eric McKnight, Filip Cvjeticanin, and Marcus Blake, and freshmen Alexander Bessig, Leonard Livingston, Jr., and Dajuan Graf have also contributed greatly; Whereas in matching their next opponent, the University of Florida, the Eagles became the second team to win their first two postseason games; Whereas their exciting dunks and alley-oops have electrified fans and earned Fort Myers the nickname Dunk City ; Whereas the chicken dance celebration is innovative and entertaining; Whereas even the announcers have begun to cheer for this exceptional group of players; Whereas the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles have inspired a Nation and brought the spotlight to a great school in Southwest Florida while making history: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates the Florida Gulf Coast University on its first two postseason victories and becoming the first 15th seeded team to reach the Sweet 16 round in the Division I NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2013 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Rahall , and Mr. McKinley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood.

Whereas 2013 marks 150 years since the United States admitted West Virginia as the 35th State in the Union; Whereas the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood is a truly momentous occasion that allows all West Virginians to reflect on the State’s proud heritage and bright future; Whereas the territory that is now the State of West Virginia was originally part of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Whereas, on May 23, 1861, Virginia voters ratified the Secession Ordinance to leave the United States and join the Confederacy; Whereas in June 1861, a group of pro-union Virginians met in Wheeling, West Virginia, in what became known as the Second Wheeling Convention; Whereas the Second Wheeling Convention declared all State offices in Virginia vacant, and all acts of the General Assembly to be null and void by virtue of its attempt to force the people of Virginia to separate from and wage war against the government of the United States and against citizens of neighboring states[.] ; Whereas the Second Wheeling Convention created the Restored Government of Virginia that sought to rebuild ties with the Union; Whereas, on October 24, 1861, residents of the area that is now West Virginia voted to approve West Virginia statehood; Whereas President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation on April 20, 1863, during the heat of the Civil War, admitting West Virginia to the Union; Whereas West Virginia formally joined the Union on June 20, 1863; and Whereas President Lincoln recognized the importance of West Virginia’s admission to the Union by writing [T]he admission of the new state, turns that much slave soil to free; and thus, is a certain, and irrevocable encroachment upon the cause of the rebellion. The division of a State is dreaded as a precedent. But a measure made expedient by a war, is no precedent for times of peace. It is said that the admission of West Virginia, is secession, and tolerated only because it is our secession. Well, if we call it by that name, there is still difference enough between secession against the constitution, and secession in favor of the constitution. I believe the admission of West Virginia into the Union is expedient. : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood; and (2) encourages all West Virginians to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities on this historic occasion.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 152 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2013 Mr. Michaud (for himself and Mr. Harper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Celebrating the anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 , commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Whereas October 10, 2013, marks the 51th anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq. ), which authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage and assist States in conducting a program of forestry research; Whereas the Act was named for the two primary, bipartisan sponsors of the Act, Representative Clifford G. McIntire of Maine and Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi, who recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the Nation’s forests ; Whereas the Act recognized that forestry research would be more effective nationwide if efforts among State colleges and universities were partnered with and more closely coordinated with forestry research activities carried out by the Federal Government; Whereas Congressman McIntire and Senator Stennis stated a clear intent to address the important need for increased numbers of highly trained forestry scientists and other research professionals in the United States; Whereas the Act has provided base funding throughout five decades to create and strengthen research and training capacity in forestry at State-supported colleges and universities; Whereas funds provided through the Act at State-supported colleges and universities are highly leveraged with non-Federal funds; Whereas university-based forestry research has provided an accumulated wealth of science-based knowledge, skills, and technologies that have been critical for sustaining the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests in the United States; Whereas funding provided through the Act for forestry research at State-supported colleges and universities has provided significant graduate student support for the more than 50 years, resulting in the award of 8,500 master’s degrees and 2,600 doctoral degrees; and Whereas the State-supported colleges and universities receiving funds through the Act conduct forestry research in each State and in four territories of the United States, and disseminate the results of such research locally, regionally, nationally, and globally for the betterment of local communities, the Nation, and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 , commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act ( 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq. ); (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe and celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; and (3) affirms the continuing importance and vitality of the State-supported colleges and universities conducting forestry research and training supported by the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Franks of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Bonner , Mr. Coble , Mr. Pitts , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Campbell , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Williams , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Carter , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Issa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a Bill for raising Revenue that did not originate in the House of Representatives.

Whereas article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution provides that, All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; Whereas, on June 28, 2012, a majority of the United States Supreme Court held that the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 cannot be upheld as an exercise of Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause but was within Congress’s power to tax ; Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 was originally introduced in the United States Congress by its sponsor as the Senate health care bill in the form of a Senate Amendment to H.R. 3590, which had passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 416–0 as the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 ; Whereas there is ample evidence that the sponsors of the Senate health care bill not only contemplated the possibility of substantial excess revenues, but explicitly announced on its Senate introduction that, This bill will cut the deficit by $130 billion ; Whereas section 1563 of the Senate amended H.R. 3590 explicitly stated that it was the Sense of the Senate [that] this Act will reduce the Federal deficit between 2010 and 2019 , and this Act will continue to reduce budget deficits after 2019. ; and Whereas the Senate health care bill that the President ultimately signed as H.R. 3590 contains 17 numbered Revenue Provisions , none of which are germane to the subject matter of the original H.R. 3590, and nothing else in the Senate health care bill was germane to the subject matter of H.R. 3590: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 was a Bill for raising Revenue as those words were intended to be understood in article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution; and (2) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 did not originate in the House of Representatives.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term undocumented instead of the term illegal when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.

Whereas the term(s) or phrase undocumented immigrant, non citizen, or people here in violation of the immigration laws should be used instead of illegal alien when referring to persons who reside in the United States without proper documentation; Whereas there are an estimated eleven million people residing in the United States without legal permission, the acts of these people may be illegal but they themselves are not illegal; Whereas the use of the term is included in Public Law 104–208, Division C Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ; Whereas the term illegal alien may cause negative sentiments toward the targeted population, it is our responsibility to encourage a national dialogue that is respectful of humanity and frame a debate that is productive and free of terms that label a person's status as illegal or creates a negative connotation and ill will towards that person; Whereas all parties have expressed a desire for comprehensive immigration reform; Whereas the use of the term has caused delay in the negotiations of immigration reform; and Whereas it would give us the opportunity to move forward in the process of revising United States immigration laws with a universal term: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) Members of the House of Representatives no longer use the term Illegal Immigrant because no human being is illegal; (2) human beings need to be central in immigration discussions in order to move toward a more civilized and humane tone in public discourse and policies on immigration; and (3) foreign nationals, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigrant without papers and immigrant seeking status are examples of terms we can use that do not dehumanize people. We can all stop unintentionally fueling racial profiling and violence directed toward immigrants, when we drop the word illegal when discussing a human being.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Speier , and Mr. Crowley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Sikh community’s celebration of Vaisakhi.

Whereas Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia over five centuries ago and introduced to the United States in the 19th century; Whereas Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion with approximately 25 million adherents from diverse backgrounds throughout the world, including 500,000 adherents in the United States; Whereas Sikhs in the United States pursue diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the United States, including service as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Vaisakhi is one of the most religiously significant days in Sikh history, commemorating the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; Whereas the Sikh religion is based on a belief in one God and the equality of all human beings; and Whereas the celebration of Vaisakhi includes performing Seva (selfless service), such as providing free meals to all visitors to Sikh Gurdwaras (Houses of Worship): Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives wishes the Sikh American community a joyous Vaisakhi.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Heck of Nevada submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.

Whereas there are currently more than 100,000 osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medical students in the United States; Whereas osteopathic physicians have made significant contributions to the United States health care system since the founding of osteopathic medicine by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., in 1874; Whereas osteopathic physicians have treated United States presidents, Olympic athletes, contributed to the fight against AIDS and the fight for civil rights, and served on national health care panels; Whereas osteopathic physicians are fully licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas of medicine, including surgery; Whereas osteopathic physicians are trained to consider the health of the whole person and use their hands to help diagnose and treat their patients; Whereas osteopathic physicians and medical students in the United States are dedicated to improving the health of their communities through education and awareness-based efforts, as well as by delivering quality health services; Whereas the citizens of the United States recognize the need for osteopathic physicians who are committed to bringing attention to improving the health of people in the United States, regardless of age, income level, or ethnicity; and Whereas the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Osteopathic Medicine Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2013 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Flores , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Carney , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Barber , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Himes , Mr. Polis , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Terry , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Yoder , and Mr. Lance ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution . 2. Requiring committee hearings on gao investigative reports Clause 2 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (f) Within 90 calendar days after the Comptroller General transmits each annual report to Congress identifying programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the Government pursuant to section 21 of the joint resolution of February 12, 2010, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt ( Public Law 111–139 ), each standing committee (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any such program or agency covered by that report shall conduct hearings on the recommendations for consolidation and elimination of such program or agency. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2013 Mr. Rogers of Kentucky (for himself, Mr. Keating , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Rahall , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Tierney , and Mr. Aderholt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration should encourage the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs.

Whereas when abuse-deterrent formulations of a drug have been developed, approved, and recognized as effective by the Food and Drug Administration, the approval and marketing of generic versions that do not have abuse-deterrent features are likely to prevent achievement of the public health purposes of the efforts to develop such abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Food and Drug Administration have for many years strongly encouraged manufacturers of opioid drug products to develop abuse-deterrent formulations designed to prevent or discourage the abuse or misuse of those products; Whereas in response, several opioid drug manufacturers have developed abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas helping to reduce the level of abuse of opioid drug products is dependent on the widespread adoption of new technologies and approaches to the safer formulation of these drugs; Whereas the Commissioner of Food and Drugs has acknowledged that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority under current law to require generic versions of products that have been formulated or reformulated with abuse-deterrent features to have comparable features; and Whereas fourteen Members of Congress in a bipartisan coalition have cosponsored the Stop Tampering with Prescription Pills (STOPP) Act, which would similarly promote abuse-deterrent technologies in addictive painkillers: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration should exercise its acknowledged authority to— (1) refuse to approve generic versions of non-abuse-deterrent opioid products that have been replaced in the market with abuse-deterrent formulations; and (2) require generic versions of abuse-deterrent opioid products to be formulated with comparable abuse-deterrent features.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 162 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 16, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to 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 Financial Services: Mr. Rothfus.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 163 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 16, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Ms. Kelly of Illinois (to rank immediately after Ms. Duckworth). Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Kelly of Illinois.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.