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IV House Calendar No. 121 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 645 [Report No. 113–524] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means July 17, 2014 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Requesting that the President of the United States transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives request that the President of the United States transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the President or the Executive Office of the President that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.

July 17, 2014 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Justice that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Attorney General or the Department of Justice that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
IV House Calendar No. 123 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 646 [Report No. 113–545] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 22, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Justice that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Attorney General or the Department of Justice that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.

July 22, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 647 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Secretary or the Department that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
IV House Calendar No. 122 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 647 [Report No. 113–525] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means July 17, 2014 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Secretary or the Department that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.

July 17, 2014 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means , referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Commission that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Chairman or the Federal Election Commission that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Secretary, the Director of the National Security Agency, or any office that reports to the Secretary or the Director that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
IV House Calendar No. 125 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 649 [Report No. 113–547] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services July 22, 2014 Additional sponsor: Mr. Jones July 22, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives direct the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the Secretary, the Director of the National Security Agency, or any office that reports to the Secretary or the Director that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.

July 22, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2014 Mr. Stivers (for himself, Mr. Tiberi , and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association on their 90th Anniversary.

Whereas the American Motorcyclist Association has been promoting and protecting the motorcycling lifestyle since 1924; Whereas the American Motorcyclist Association’s members compose the world’s largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts; Whereas the American Motorcyclist Association represents motorcycle riders, among the Nation’s most passionate enthusiasts; Whereas through member clubs, promoters, and partners, the American Motorcyclist Association sanctions almost 3,000 motorsports competition events annually; and Whereas the American Motorcyclist Association’s headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio, is home to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which honors those who have contributed to the history of motorcycling through political activism, culture, and sport, and which preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates the American Motorcyclist Association on its 90th Anniversary and commends it for having promoted and protected the rights and interests of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts since 1924.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2014 Mr. Smith of Texas (for himself, Mr. Marino , Mr. Moran , Mr. Whitfield , Mr. Petri , Mr. Yoho , Mrs. Ellmers , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , and Mr. Huffman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for the network of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States and honoring their important work in protecting native wildlife.

Whereas across the United States, wildlife rehabilitators take in hundreds of thousands of wild animals every year that have been orphaned, injured, or become sick; Whereas the purpose of wildlife rehabilitators is to restore health and subsequently to release wild animals indigenous to the United States; Whereas many of the wild animals cared for by rehabilitators are protected by Federal and State laws; Whereas rehabilitators are often volunteers and are not directly funded by Federal or State natural resources or wildlife agencies; Whereas most wildlife rehabilitators instead incur significant costs to fund their activities, paying for everything from incubators to expensive specialty food; Whereas in addition to significant financial expenditures, wildlife rehabilitators also spend substantial time and energy caring for and bringing native wildlife back to health; Whereas members of the general public cannot meet the specialized needs of wild animals, and the United States needs a professional network of trained individuals to provide this care; and Whereas most wild animals are orphaned or injured and rehabilitators give them a second chance: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers and their numerous contributions to the humane treatment of animals throughout the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2014 Mr. Issa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

That the Secretary of Health and Human Services has failed to meet the requirement of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the policy of the Department of Health and Human Services providing for the authorization, approval, renewal, modification, or extension of any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ); and that the House of Representatives shall bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the policy of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 655 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2014 Mr. Issa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

That the Secretary of the Treasury has failed to meet the requirement of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the policy of the Department of the Treasury pertaining to the 1-year delay in the application of the reporting requirements of sections 6055 and 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (and related requirements of section 4980H of such Code), as provided under Department of the Treasury Notice 2013–45, as announced by the Department of the Treasury on July 2, 2013; and that the House of Representatives shall bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the policy of the Department of the Treasury.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 656 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2014 Mr. Issa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

That the Secretary of Homeland Security has failed to meet the requirement of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the policy of the Department of Homeland Security to exercise prosecutorial discretion to with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children, as announced by the Department of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012; and that the House of Representatives shall bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the policy of the Department of Homeland Security.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 657 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 11, 2014 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated terrorist organization whose charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel; Whereas Hamas continues to reject the Quartet’s core principles—recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and accept previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements; Whereas Hamas has killed hundreds of Israelis and dozens of Americans in rocket attacks and suicide bombings; Whereas since Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups have fired thousands of rockets at Israel; Whereas since June 2014, Hamas has fired nearly 300 rockets at Israel; Whereas Hamas’s weapons arsenal includes approximately 12,000 rockets that vary in range; Whereas Iran has long provided material support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including assistance that has enabled these terrorist organizations to produce longer-range rockets capable of striking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; Whereas innocent Israeli civilians are indiscriminately targeted by Hamas rocket attacks; Whereas the United States and Israel have cooperated on missile defense projects, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the Arrow Anti-Missile System, projects designed to thwart a diverse range of threats, including short-range missiles and rockets fired by non-state actors, such as Hamas; Whereas the United States has provided $235,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 for Iron Dome research, development, and production; Whereas, during the most recent rocket attacks from Gaza, Iron Dome has successfully intercepted dozens of rockets that were launched against Israeli population centers; and Whereas 5 million Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks from Gaza: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel; (2) condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel; and (3) calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2014 Mr. Israel (for himself and Mr. Cole ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated terrorist organization whose charter calls for the destruction of the State of Israel; Whereas Hamas continues to reject the Quartet’s core principles—recognize Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and accept previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements; Whereas Hamas has killed hundreds of Israelis and dozens of Americans in rocket attacks and suicide bombings; Whereas since Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups have fired thousands of rockets at Israel; Whereas since June 2014, Hamas has fired nearly 300 rockets at Israel; Whereas Hamas’s weapons arsenal includes approximately 12,000 rockets that vary in range; Whereas innocent Israeli civilians are indiscriminately targeted by Hamas rocket attacks; and Whereas 5 million Israelis are currently living under the threat of rocket attacks from Gaza: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel; (2) condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel; and (3) calls on Hamas to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2014 Mr. Loebsack (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Braley of Iowa , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Walz , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Cooper , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Barrow of Georgia , Mr. Nolan , Ms. Tsongas , Ms. Shea-Porter , and Mr. Foster ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from waiving any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports such individuals are required to file under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

1. Prohibiting waiver of requirement to include travel information in financial disclosure reports of Members, officers, and employees of the House Clause 5 of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (j) The Committee on Ethics may not use its authority under this clause or section 111(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 112(2) ) to waive any requirement under title I of such Act that Members, Delegates, Resident Commissioners, officers, or employees include information on reimbursements for travel (as described in section 102(a)(2)(B) of such Act) in the reports such individuals are required to file under title I of such Act. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 660 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 9, 2014 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 Foreign Affairs: Mr. Clawson. Committee on Homeland Security : Mr. Clawson.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 662 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2014 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself and Mr. Polis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 2014 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2014 as National Principals Month ; Whereas principals and assistant principals are expected to be educational visionaries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, disciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, budget analysts, facility managers, special programs administrators, and guardians of various legal, contractual, and policy mandates and initiatives as well as being entrusted with young people, the most valuable resource; Whereas principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers and teacher leaders to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives; Whereas the vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; Whereas leadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that contribute to what students learn at school, according to research conducted by the Wallace Foundation; Whereas the 2012 MetLife Survey of the American Teacher found that 69 percent of principals reported their job responsibilities were different than those they had 5 years earlier; Whereas the NAESP National Distinguished Principals program honors exemplary elementary and middle level public, private, and independent school leaders as well as leaders from the United States Department of Defense Schools and the United States Department of State Overseas Schools, for outstanding leadership for student learning and the profession; Whereas the NASSP National Principal of the Year program began in 1993 as a means to recognize outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as their exemplary contributions to the profession; Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary, middle level, and high school principals and recognize the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education; and Whereas the month of October 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Principals Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the contribution of school principals and assistant principals to the success of students in the Nation's elementary, middle, and high schools; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Principals Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 664 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2014 Mr. Stockman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the arrest of Lois G. Lerner to answer the charge of contempt of Congress.

Whereas Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, has been found to be in contempt of Congress for willfully and intentionally refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, thereby obstructing the Congress in the lawful exercise of its constitutionally mandated legislative powers; Whereas such behavior is an insult to the dignity of the House of Representatives, an attack upon the integrity of its proceedings, works violence upon the rights of the House collectively, and therefore implicates the long-recognized inherent power of the House to punish and commit for contempt, privileged under the Constitution; Whereas recent history with similarly contumacious and insolent witnesses such as Eric Himpton Holder, Junior, strongly suggests that the present statutory judicial rubric set up to punish and reform such insubordinate and obstructionist witnesses would be ineffective in this case, as it is likely that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia would refuse to perform his lawful duty to bring the offending contemnor Lerner before a Grand Jury and prosecute the same for her misconduct pursuant to section 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 2 U.S.C. 194 ) and section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 2 U.S.C. 192 ); Whereas the executive and judicial branches’ prolonged and dawdling failure to prosecute Attorney General Holder’s insolent contempt of the 112th Congress strongly suggests that a like proceeding against contemnor Lerner would be similarly futile, and the threat of such prosecution has clearly been insufficient to encourage contemnor Lerner to be honest and candid with the Congress regarding the heinous actions of the Internal Revenue Service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Speaker issue his warrant, directed to the Sergeant-at-Arms, or his deputy, commanding him to arrest and take into custody forthwith, wherever to be found, the body of Lois G. Lerner, and bring her to the bar of the House without delay to answer to the charge of contempt of its authority, breach of its privileges, and gross and wanton insult to the integrity of its proceedings, and in the meantime keep the body of Lerner in his custody in the common jail of the District of Columbia, subject to the further order of the House. While in custody, Lerner shall enjoy no special privileges beyond those extended to her fellow inmates, shall not access any computer or telephone, and shall not be visited by anyone other than her counsel, clergy, physician, or family.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Mr. Fattah (for himself, Mr. Turner , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Gibson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.

Whereas the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a Federal program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and provides direct grants to States and local governments for the purposes of economic and community development; Whereas the CDBG program was established under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Whereas this grant program was signed into law by President Gerald R. Ford on August 22, 1974, and is among the longest running grant programs in our Nation’s history; Whereas this grant program assists more than 1,200 State and local governments each year; Whereas this grant program allows grantees flexibility in tackling unique and complex challenges facing their communities; Whereas the CDBG program has invested over $145 billion in urban, suburban, and rural economies since its inception; Whereas CDBG funding is used to leverage other funds from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and State and local governments; Whereas every CDBG dollar invested in communities leverages, on average, $4.07 in other funds; Whereas between fiscal years 2005 and 2013 this program has created or retained approximately 330,500 jobs; Whereas the CDBG program has funded public improvements benefitting States and local communities; Whereas between fiscal years 2005 and 2013, the CDBG program provided public services to over 100 million people and assisted more than 1 million households; Whereas the CDBG program has been used to assist communities in the aftermath of natural disasters and in the midst of economic crises; and Whereas the CDBG program provides the largest amount of Federal assistance to State and local governments for development efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program, now in its 40th year of continuous service; (2) recognizes the benefits the CDBG program has provided to urban, suburban, and rural communities; and (3) acknowledges the importance of this Federal grant program to States and local communities throughout the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2014 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 26, 2014, as National Dance Day.

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance , in association with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has encouraged the creation of National Dance Day in nations around the world, beginning with the first National Dance Day on the National Mall in 2010; Whereas the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Kennedy Center, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in the Nation’s Capital at the Kennedy Center; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world and has helped popularize dancing as an art, for fun, and as a form of exercise; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the spectrum of dance, from classical to popular to line and partner dances; Whereas dancing helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic among every age group in the United States; Whereas dancing, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas National Dance Day in the Nation’s Capital will begin at 1 p.m. with performances by Dizzy Feet and other local talent; and Whereas the last Saturday in July continues to be an appropriate day to celebrate National Dance Day as it has been for the past 3 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance education and physical fitness; (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; and (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 Mr. Fattah (for himself, Mr. Turner , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Gibson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.

Whereas the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a Federal program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and provides direct grants to States and local governments for the purposes of economic and community development; Whereas the CDBG program was established under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Whereas this grant program was signed into law by President Gerald R. Ford on August 22, 1974, and is among the longest running grant programs in our Nation’s history; Whereas this grant program assists more than 1,200 State and local governments each year; Whereas this grant program allows grantees flexibility in tackling unique and complex challenges facing their communities; Whereas the CDBG program has invested over $145 billion in urban, suburban, and rural economies since its inception; Whereas CDBG funding is used to leverage other funds from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and State and local governments; Whereas every CDBG dollar invested in communities leverages, on average, $4.07 in other funds; Whereas between fiscal years 2005 and 2013 this program has created or retained approximately 330,500 jobs; Whereas the CDBG program has funded public improvements benefitting States and local communities; Whereas between fiscal years 2005 and 2013, the CDBG program provided public services to over 100 million people and assisted more than 1 million households; Whereas the CDBG program has been used to assist communities in the aftermath of natural disasters and in the midst of economic crises; and Whereas the CDBG program provides the largest amount of Federal assistance to State and local governments for development efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program, now in its 40th year of continuous service; (2) recognizes the benefits the CDBG program has provided to urban, suburban, and rural communities; and (3) acknowledges the importance of this Federal grant program to States and local communities throughout the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 669 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 15, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 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, modified by the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 119 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 669 [Report No. 113–521] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2014 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. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 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, modified by the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

July 14, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 670 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 17, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–51 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 120 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 670 [Report No. 113–522] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2014 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. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-51 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

July 15, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 672 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2014 Mr. Lewis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. 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 House Administration. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition for an amendment to restore and protect the right to vote of all of our citizens in keeping with the spirit and the letter of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was undermined by the Shelby v. Holder decision, if offered by Representative Lewis of Georgia or his designee. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the bill.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 676 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 30, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

That the Speaker is authorized to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official’s duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to implementation of any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by such provision, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement any such provision. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to initiate or intervene in any civil action pursuant to this resolution. 3. (a) The Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes, pursuant to this resolution, and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose. (b) The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall cause to be printed in the Congressional Record a statement setting forth the aggregate amounts expended by the Office of General Counsel on outside counsel and other experts pursuant to subsection (a) on a quarterly basis. Such statement shall be submitted for printing not more than 30 days after the expiration of each such period.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 676 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2014 Mr. Sessions submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on 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 Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

That the Speaker is authorized to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official’s duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to implementation of any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by such provision, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement any such provision. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to initiate or intervene in any civil action pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes, pursuant to this resolution, and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.