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IV House Calendar No. 23 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 202 [Report No. 113–52] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2013 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Camp of Michigan or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

May 7, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 204 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2013 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION Commending Korean American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service to the United States.

Whereas Korean veterans of the Vietnam War served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; Whereas the United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination; Whereas during the Vietnam War, more than 3,000,000 members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals with some still missing in action; Whereas 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are missing in action; Whereas soldiers from the Republic of Korea were sent to the Vietnam War to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; Whereas 325,517 Korean soldiers served in Vietnam from 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, making Korean soldiers the second largest contingent of troops sent by allies of the United States; Whereas Korean troops fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; Whereas 5,099 Korean soldiers were killed and 10,962 Korean soldiers were injured, many in defense of United States friends and allies; Whereas it is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam War suffer from significant injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and Whereas Korean American veterans of the Vietnam War honorably upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service to the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 205 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2013 Mr. Horsford (for himself, Ms. Titus , and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 when Congress passed the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week , approved November 29, 1983 ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 4, 2013, through May 12, 2013; Whereas more than 120 travel destinations throughout the United States are holding events in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports more than 14,000,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States is the single largest export industry in the country; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the executive branch have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,000,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2013 Mr. Kilmer (for himself, Mr. Heck of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Ms. DelBene , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Reichert , and Mr. Smith of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by United States citizens.

Whereas James W. Whittaker stood on top of Mt. Everest at 1:00 p.m. on May 1, 1963, with Sherpa Nawang Gombu, and planted the American flag for the first time on the highest point of earth; Whereas Mr. Whittaker was a part of a team led by Swiss Mountaineer Norman Dyhrenfurth, that consisted of 19 United States mountaineers, scientists, writers, and photographers, who were assisted by dozens of Sherpas and hundreds of porters, became the first United States team to reach the peak of Mt. Everest; Whereas Mr. Whittaker and the team stood as heroes and inspired the country during a time when the Nation was consumed with the ongoing struggles of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, high unemployment, and the looming war in Vietnam; Whereas upon returning, the team was recognized at a reception in the White House Rose Garden, where President John F. Kennedy presented each with the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society; Whereas Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has called Mr. Whittaker’s story a riveting saga of high adventure by one of history’s greatest climbers ; Whereas Mr. Whittaker was the first full-time employee of one of the country’s largest outdoor retailers, Recreational Equipment, Inc., and went on to retire as its President and Chief Executive Officer after 25 years with the company; Whereas throughout his life, Mr. Whittaker has lived his life to the fullest, leading numerous, high-profile climbing expeditions, including the first ascent of Mt. Kennedy, which was completed with Senator Robert F. Kennedy in the Canadian Yukon in 1965; Whereas Mr. Whittaker also led the first ascent by a United States citizen of K2 in 1978, and the successful Mt. Everest International Peace Climb in 1990; and Whereas Mr. Whittaker is the author of the best-selling, award-winning memoir, A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond and has shared his story in person as a motivational speaker: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates James W. Whittaker and his fellow climbers on the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by United States citizens; (2) honors Mr. Whittaker for his leadership in the outdoor recreation community; and (3) recognizes the extraordinary feat Mr. Whittaker accomplished 50 years ago and how his story has inspired countless people in the Northwest and beyond.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 210 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2013 Mr. Jones 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 a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.

Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approximately 6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke security and detonated outside of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; Whereas 241 United States Military personnel were killed in the blast; Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Services from 36 States across the United States were killed while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas the servicemen were part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims and veterans will never be forgotten; Whereas remembering those who lost their lives and those who served in Beirut would enhance public awareness of the roots of the war on terror and strengthen public resolve to rid the world of evil; Whereas October 23, 2008 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Beirut bombing; and Whereas the Nation should celebrate the peace in the American spirit that was embodied in the mission of these fallen heroes: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the Beirut peacekeeping mission; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 214 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Hall , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Stewart ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that extensive scientific and technical studies and analyses by the Department of State and other Federal agencies have affirmed that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline is an environmentally sound project.

Whereas safe and responsible production, transportation, and use of oil and petroleum products provide the foundation of America’s energy economy, helping to secure and advance our economic prosperity, national security, and overall quality of life; Whereas Department of State assessments found that the Keystone XL pipeline is not likely to impact the amount of crude oil produced from the oil sands and that approval or denial of the proposed Project is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the rate of development in the oil sands ; Whereas the Department of State found that the incremental life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the Keystone XL project are estimated in the range of 0.07 to 0.83 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, with the upper end of this range representing twelve one-thousandths of one percent of the 6,702 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2011; Whereas after extensive evaluation of potential impacts to land and water resources along the Keystone XL pipeline’s 875 mile proposed route, the Department of State found that The analyses of potential impacts associated with construction and normal operation of the proposed Project suggest that there would be no significant impacts to most resources along the proposed Project route (assuming Keystone complies with all laws and required conditions and measures). ; Whereas transportation of oil via pipeline has a record of unmatched safety and environmental protection, and the Department of State found that Spills associated with the proposed Project that enter the environment are expected to be rare and relatively small , and that there is no evidence of increased corrosion or other pipeline threat due to viscosity of diluted bitumen oil that will be transported by the Keystone XL pipeline; and Whereas plans to incorporate 57 project-specific special conditions related to the design, construction, and operations of the Keystone XL pipeline led the Department of State to find that the pipeline will have a degree of safety over any other typically constructed domestic oil pipeline : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government’s exhaustive scientific and technical analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Keystone XL pipeline have repeatedly affirmed the environmental soundness and safety of the proposed project.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 215 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 16, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 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) two hours of debate equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 24 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 215 [Report No. 113–59] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 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. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. 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) two hours of debate equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

May 15, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 216 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 17, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.

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. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders. 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 Financial Services. 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 an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–10. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. 25 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 216 [Report No. 113–60] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.

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. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders. 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 Financial Services. 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 an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-10. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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.

May 15, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2013 Mr. Bentivolio submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order.

Whereas the week of May 12, 2013, through May 18, 2013, has been designated as National Police Week ; Whereas the brave men and women who serve on the Federal, State, and local levels put themselves in harm’s way to protect and preserve the safety and security of law-abiding citizens on a daily basis; Whereas in 2012 alone, at least 120 Federal, State, and local police officers died in the line of duty while fulfilling their oath to uphold the law; and Whereas in Michigan, 564 known police officers have died in the line of duty since 1791: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 225 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2013 Mr. Grayson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

That the House of Representatives shall not consider H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act because: (1) it violates rule XXI of the House, and (2) it affects the dignity and integrity of the proceedings of the House since it is unconstitutional.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2013 Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as Every Kid Healthy Week .

Whereas childhood obesity, undernourishment, and physical inactivity are national epidemics, and schools can help to address these problems by becoming healthier places so kids can live healthier lives; Whereas 1 in 3 of the Nation’s children are overweight or obese which puts those children at a high risk for developing heart disease, cancer, asthma, and diabetes; Whereas only 8 percent of elementary school students and 6 percent of middle and high school students have daily physical education; Whereas every child needs a healthy diet consisting of nutritious foods in appropriate portion sizes based on age and development; Whereas children who eat poorly or who engage in too little physical activity do not perform as well as they should academically; Whereas the primary goal of Every Kid Healthy Week is for schools to host events that will engage volunteers to improve school health environments by making sustainable changes that encourage students to eat better and be active every day; Whereas Every Kid Healthy Week will act as a focal point for year-round programing related to the Nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as well as its solutions, including sound nutrition, regular physical activity, and health-promoting school programs; and Whereas the fourth week in April would be an appropriate week to designate as Every Kid Healthy Week to bring national attention to the importance of keeping kids fit and healthy, and to provide an opportunity to emphasize the significance of making the choices necessary to sustain a healthy and physically active lifestyle: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Every Kid Healthy Week ; and (2) honors and recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 228 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 22, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, 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. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, 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 90 minutes equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–11. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. 27 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 228 [Report No. 113–88] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2013 Mr. Webster , 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. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, 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. 3) to approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, 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 90 minutes equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–11. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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.

May 21, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 230 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2013 Mr. Perlmutter (for himself, Mr. Braley of Iowa , and Mr. Rigell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION To recognize and honor our Nation’s veterans on the 70th anniversaries of World War II battles.

Whereas on December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, resulting in the loss of more than 2,400 American lives; Whereas the United States joined allies from 32 countries to fight the common foe of fascism in a war in which more than 16,000,000 Americans served in the military; Whereas the United States suffered over 670,000 casualties, including more than 400,000 deaths, and over 105,000 Americans were held as prisoners of war; and Whereas on May 29, 2004, the United States gratefully dedicated the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors all veterans, living and deceased, of the Second World War on the 70th anniversaries of the courageous battles and expresses the deep appreciation and gratitude of the United States for their valor and selfless service to their country; (2) calls upon the people of the United States to recognize the 70th anniversaries of major battles throughout the War to remember and appreciate the members of the greatest generation who, through their sacrifices both in the Armed Forces and on the homefront, preserved liberty for future generations and rescued the world from the scourge of fascist militarism; and (3) calls upon the people and organizations of the United States to assist veterans of the Second World War in representing America abroad during ceremonies recognizing the 70th anniversaries of American battles to honor and remember the sacrifices our veterans made to preserve freedom.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 23, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, 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. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013. 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 113–12 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. 2. In the engrossment of H.R. 1911, the Clerk shall— (a) await the disposition of H.R. 1949; (b) add the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1911; (c) conform the title of H.R. 1911 to reflect the addition of the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, to the engrossment; (d) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (e) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment. 3. On any legislative day during the period from May 24, 2013, through May 31, 2013— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. 6. The Committee on Agriculture may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file a report to accompany H.R. 1947.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 28 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 [Report No. 113–89] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 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. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, 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. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013. 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 113-12 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. 2. In the engrossment of H.R. 1911, the Clerk shall— (a) await the disposition of H.R. 1949; (b) add the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1911; (c) conform the title of H.R. 1911 to reflect the addition of the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, to the engrossment; (d) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (e) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment. 3. On any legislative day during the period from May 24, 2013, through May 31, 2013— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. 6. The Committee on Agriculture may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file a report to accompany H.R. 1947.

May 22, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 233 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2013 Mr. Crowley (for himself, Mr. Neal , and Mr. King of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement), on the 15th anniversary of its ratification, as the framework for lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

Whereas the Good Friday Agreement represented a landmark breakthrough that provided Ireland with a political framework to address its future; Whereas the Good Friday Agreement acknowledged the right of differing political traditions to pursue their goals of remaining part of the United Kingdom or of Irish Unity; Whereas the Good Friday Agreement demonstrated democratic and peaceful means of resolving differences; Whereas members of both political parties in the United States came together to support the Good Friday Agreement; and Whereas the Good Friday Agreement promotes religious freedom, democracy, and human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Good Friday Agreement; (2) urges all communities to continue to engage in the legal political process; (3) calls on the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland to work together to achieve full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, including the creation of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; and (4) recognizes the urgent and ongoing necessity of reconciliation, and urges the involvement of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and communities to work toward genuine reconciliation.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 236 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2013 Ms. Hahn (for herself, Mr. Poe of Texas , and Ms. Brown of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on fully spending the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund on United States ports and harbors each year, and for other purposes.

Whereas ports and harbors play a vital role in the United States economy; Whereas ports move 2.3 billion tons of cargo a year in the United States; Whereas the United States assesses a harbor maintenance tax of approximately $1.6 billion a year on goods imported through the Nation’s ports for the express purpose of keeping United States ports strong; Whereas only a fraction of the harbor maintenance tax has been spent on maintaining the Nation’s harbors; Whereas the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund has built a surplus of over $8 billion, even as United States ports and harbors are egregiously undermaintained and underdredged, reducing the Nation’s competitiveness in the world and increasing costs for businesses and consumers; and Whereas the failure to spend the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to keep the Nation’s ports and harbors strong breaks a trust with the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commits itself to fully spending the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund on United States ports and harbors each year; (2) affirms that the surplus in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund should be spent down to zero on the Nation’s ports and harbors as soon as possible; and (3) urges United States ports and the Corps of Engineers to make all necessary preparations for the expansion and acceleration of port and harbor dredging to be made possible by 100 percent use of the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2013 Mr. Himes (for himself, Ms. Lee of California , and Mrs. Beatty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month .

Whereas a stroke, also known as cerebrovascular disease, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas stroke occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,500 live births, and affects nearly 5 out of every 100,000 children age 19 and under each year; Whereas a stroke can occur before birth; Whereas stroke is among the top 12 causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 14 in the United States; Whereas between 20 percent and 40 percent of children die as a result of a stroke; Whereas stroke recurs in 10 percent of children who have previously experienced a stroke; Whereas the death rate for children who experience a stroke before the age of 1 year is the highest out of all child age groups; Whereas treatment of stroke in adults using thrombolytic therapy within 3 to 6 hours of the onset of symptoms is the cornerstone of acute stroke treatment, but thrombolytic therapy is generally not recommended in children; Whereas approximately 60 percent of infants and children who have a pediatric stroke will have serious, permanent neurological disabilities, including paralysis, seizures, speech and vision problems, and attention, learning, and behavioral difficulties; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from strokes that occur during childhood and young adulthood have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; Whereas not enough is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of pediatric stroke; Whereas medical research is the only means by which the people of the United States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric stroke; and Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric stroke greatly improves the chances that the affected child will recover and not experience a recurrence: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month ; (2) urges the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of pediatric stroke; (3) supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on the matter of pediatric stroke; and (4) urges continued coordination and cooperation between the Federal Government, State and local governments, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer strokes.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 239 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2013 Mr. Peterson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week and for the designation of Wednesday of that week as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.

Whereas school bus drivers and all school transportation staff, including managers, monitors, trainers, mechanics, and dispatchers, make substantial contributions to the future of America and to the development of our Nation's young people as knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens; Whereas excellence in education is dependent on safe, secure, and peaceful routes to school and school settings; Whereas the safety and well-being of many students rely on school bus drivers and the school transportation team to get them to and from school and other events in a safe, professional manner; Whereas school bus drivers and all school transportation staff, including managers, monitors, trainers, mechanics and dispatchers, are an invaluable component of our educational system and have preformed an outstanding job transporting our most precious resource, young students; and Whereas the third week in October will be designated as National School Bus Safety Week and the Wednesday of that week will be designated as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day to promote efforts to provide all our Nation's schools with positive and safe learning climates: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the dedication and contributions that school bus drivers, managers, trainers, monitors, mechanics and dispatchers make for our children every day across the country; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National School Bus Safety Week and National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a week and such a day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.