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IV House Calendar No. 16 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 164 [Report No. 113–41] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2013 Mr. Woodall , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, 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. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 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 113-7. 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.

April 16, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Latham (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Hanna , Mr. King of Iowa , and Mr. Nugent ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.

Whereas to make up for budgetary shortfalls, foreign governments have proposed to subject a one-time tax or fee on individual deposit accounts in financial institutions in their countries; Whereas such proposals have incited public panic and raised concerns that large numbers of bank customers may withdraw funds from their depository institutions rapidly and simultaneously, also known as bank runs ; Whereas such proposals have resulted in temporary capital restrictions and bank closures in fear of prolonged bank runs; Whereas such proposals have resulted in bank customers unable to withdraw funds during normal bank operating hours; Whereas federally insured deposit accounts help maintain public confidence in the U.S. financial system; Whereas such a tax or fee would have a destabilizing effect on American families, businesses, and the overall U.S. financial system; and Whereas a financial transaction tax or fee also would be detrimental to average investors in towns all across America, suppress business activity, and harm the U.S. economy from Main Street to Wall Street: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives condemns any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Hanna , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Payne , Mr. Simpson , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Neal , Mr. Holt , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the future of our Nation’s children; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week , held during May 6, 2013, through May 10, 2013, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 168 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Tierney , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Keating ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.

Whereas the two bombings that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, April 15, 2013, during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon represent a terrible tragedy and horrific act of terrorism against the people of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States mourn for those persons who lost their lives or were wounded in the attacks; Whereas police, firefighters, National Guard personnel, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders acted promptly and heroically in responding to the attacks, thereby helping to prevent additional losses of life; Whereas the full resources of the Federal, State, and local governments are being brought to bear to investigate these attacks and to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice; Whereas the citizens of Massachusetts are a resilient people and will recover from this tragedy; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of the previous acts of terrorism that have occurred in the United States and will always stand together as one people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the senseless attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, April 15, 2013; (2) offers sympathy and condolences to the victims’ families; (3) sends thoughts and prayers for those persons who are recovering from injuries; (4) honors the heroic efforts of medical personnel who are tirelessly providing care for the victims of this horrific act of violence; (5) admires the courage of first responders and the many citizen heroes who aided the injured and tended to the community; (6) commits to providing all necessary resources to law enforcement officials who are investigating the terrorist attacks; (7) commits to working together as united Americans to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators of the attacks to justice; and (8) recognizes that the city of Boston, the people of Massachusetts, and all Americans will rise up from this tragedy and stand together as patriots.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Clay (for himself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.

Whereas in 2009 and 2011, the United States Chess Federation awarded Saint Louis, Missouri, the title of Chess City of the Year and in 2010, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was named Chess Club of the Year ; Whereas Saint Louis has hosted the United States Championship and United States Women's Championship each of the past 4 years (2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012) and the United States Junior Closed Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012, the 3 most prestigious, invite-only chess tournaments in the Nation; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis opened its doors in July of 2008, and since Saint Louis has become widely recognized as the chess center of the Nation; Whereas chess promotes problem-solving, higher-level thinking skills, and improved self-esteem; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis brings the educational benefits of chess to thousands of students in over 100 schools and community centers across the greater Saint Louis area, targeting more than 3,300 students from 2011 to 2012; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers free classes and lectures, weekly tournaments, private lessons, summer camps, and field trips to expose the benefits of chess to every school-aged child; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis provides instructors, equipment, and curricula to after school programs in the Saint Louis Community; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers a Coaching Program to create a sustainable network of participating after-school chess programs; and Whereas Saint Louis is the hub of chess activity for developing chess skills for students across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital ; (2) honors the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as the thought-leader in chess education in the United States; and (3) encourages the National Chess Capital to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school children.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Mr. Campbell , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Petri , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Holding , Mr. Hall , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Faleomavaega , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. McIntyre , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , and Mr. Poe of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.

Whereas the Falkland Islands held a referendum on March 10, 2013, and March 11, 2013, to determine whether they wish to retain their status as a British Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Whereas the Falkland Islands, supervised under an International Observer Mission, have voted 99.8 percent in favor of retaining their British Overseas Territory Status; Whereas the Falkland Islands have the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine their own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders; (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory; and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the future of the Falkland Islands.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Higgins (for himself, Mr. Engel , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Stockman , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Israel , Mr. Owens , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Faleomavaega , Ms. Bass , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Whereas John Granville was a Fulbright Scholar and Peace Corps volunteer who became a career diplomat for the United States Agency for International Development; Whereas in 2007, John Granville was working in the Republic of the Sudan to facilitate free elections in the war-torn country; Whereas on January 1, 2008, John Granville and his driver Abdel Rahman Abbas were brutally murdered by Islamic extremists in Khartoum, Sudan; Whereas on June 24, 2009, four men, Abdelraouf Abu Zaid Mohamed Hamza, Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, Abdelbasit Alhaj Alhasan Haj Hamad, and Mohanad Osman Yousif Mohamed, were convicted for their involvement in the plotting and execution of the assassination; Whereas on June 10, 2010, these four men escaped prison in Sudan through the aid of Mubarak Mustafa; Whereas two of the four men, Haj Hamad, and Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, remain at-large; Whereas the President of Sudan granted a pardon to Mubarak Mustafa; Whereas the United States Department of State has issued a strong condemnation of the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa; and Whereas the United States Department of State has authorized a $5,000,000 payment through their Rewards for Justice Program for information that leads to the capture of either of the escaped prisoners: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the Government of the Republic of the Sudan’s pardon of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville to escape imprisonment; and (2) calls on the United States Department of State to continue to list Sudan on the state sponsors of terrorism list until such time as the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville are apprehended and the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa is repealed.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 173 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2013 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) 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, in order to make commonsense reforms under sequestration, Federal employees should be encouraged to suggest ways to make more sensible or more efficient budget reductions within their employing department or agency, knowing that they are protected under the whistleblower protection laws.

Whereas on March 1, 2013, sequestration took effect, thereby reducing the money available to Federal agencies; Whereas the House of Representatives passed 2 bills that would have made commonsense reforms to reductions in Department of Defense programs and certain domestic programs; Whereas the Government spent $3.538 trillion in the fiscal year that ended in September 2012, and the $85 billion sequester is 2.4 percent of the Federal budget; Whereas the President is implementing several tactics in his discussion of the potential effects of sequestration that needlessly alarm the American people, but there is some flexibility and discretion on how to implement the cuts, and the President must focus on more sensible reductions that can be made within departments and agencies; Whereas given the rising national debt and deficit, the Federal Government must reduce funding to programs, projects, and activities that are wasteful; Whereas the April 2013 Government Accountability Office report to Congress entitled, Actions Needed to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits (and designated as GAO–13–279SP), presents 31 areas in which Government programs would be able to achieve greater efficiencies or become more effective in providing Government services; and Whereas it is the responsibility of the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to coordinate with the heads of the relevant departments and agencies to eliminate, consolidate, or streamline Government programs and agencies with duplicative and overlapping missions to save taxpayer dollars, rein in Washington spending, and curb the unnecessary consequences of sequestration: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution . 2. Providing suggestions for budget reductions and reminders for whistleblower protection That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to avoid the unnecessary consequences of sequestration and given their knowledge of and experience with the operations of their respective employing departments or agencies, Federal employees— (1) should be encouraged to submit suggestions for ways to make more sensible or more efficient budget reductions within their employing department or agency; and (2) should be reminded of their protections under the whistleblower protection laws.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2013 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Ms. Pelosi , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Becerra , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Israel , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Andrews , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Moore , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. McDermott , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Schrader , Mr. George Miller of California , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Butterfield , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Foster , Mr. Levin , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Meng , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Welch , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Kind , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Cooper , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Dingell , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Enyart , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Honda , Mr. Carney , Mr. Waxman , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Cuellar , and Mr. Rush ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.

Whereas the House of Representatives and the Senate have each passed a budget resolution for fiscal year 2014; Whereas the Republican majority in the House of Representatives has repeatedly called for transparency and regular order in the budgetary process, including a statement by the Speaker on March 4, 2013, that It’s time for us to get back to regular order in the House ; Whereas the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 sets a statutory deadline of April 15 for Congress to complete action on adopting a conference agreement on the concurrent budget resolution, and the Congress is not in compliance with the deadline; Whereas the sequester threatens to impose sharp cuts in investments that are essential to our economic growth, and should be addressed in a budget resolution conference agreement; Whereas a conference agreement on the budget resolution is necessary to set a uniform discretionary allocation to facilitate the process of crafting and enacting 2014 appropriations bills in a timely manner; and Whereas the unresolved budget issues bring unnecessary uncertainty to the economy: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should follow regular House procedure and immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to negotiate a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution conference agreement with the Senate.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2013 Mr. Conyers submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing International Jazz Day .

Whereas Jazz music originated in the United States in the early part of the 20th century with roots in both African and European music traditions, and has been characterized as the United States greatest musical contribution to the world; Whereas Jazz music has been enjoyed for more than a century by people from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and has been a consistent unifying force among diverse populations; Whereas Ahmet Ertegün, the founder of the Atlantic Records, and his brother Nesuhi, the sons of Turkey’s second Ambassador to the United States, in the 1930s and 1940s organized the first-ever racially integrated jazz concerts at the Turkish Embassy Residence at a time when Washington, DC, was still segregated; Whereas in November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 of each year as International Jazz Day , recognizing the role played by Jazz music in uniting people from all over the world; Whereas legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock has served as co-chair of International Jazz Day festivities in his capacity as UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz; Whereas the Thelonius Monk Institute played a primary role in promoting the first annual International Jazz Day in 2012, which was celebrated throughout the world with concerts, education programs, seminars, lectures, book readings, public jam sessions, and other events, in more than 100 countries around the world; Whereas among the worldwide 2012 International Jazz Day events were 3 high profile celebrations, including a daylong festival in Paris, France, a sunrise concert at Congo Square in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a sunset concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City, New York; and Whereas Istanbul, Turkey, will be the host city for International Jazz Day in 2013, with a series of official celebrations, concerts, and educational programs taking place throughout the city to compliment worldwide events, culminating in an evening celebration concert at Topkapi Palace: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Republic of Turkey and the city of Istanbul for hosting the 2013 International Jazz Day and commends the Thelonius Monk Institute for its role in coordinating the worldwide celebration; (2) recognizes the historic connection between Turkey and the jazz music through the contributions of the Ertegün brothers; and (3) thanks Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Omer Celik, and Turkish Ambassador Namik Tan for their assistance in assuring that the International Jazz Day celebration in Istanbul, Turkey, will be an important cultural and diplomatic success.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2013 Mr. Braley of Iowa (for himself and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.

Whereas, each year, more than 4,600 workers are killed due to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of workplace-related accidents and diseases; Whereas, each day, an average of 13 workers are killed due to workplace injuries in the United States; Whereas there are more than 3,000,000 occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States annually; Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace injuries or illness become permanently disabled; Whereas more people are killed worldwide each year at work than in wars; Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; and Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day reminds us of the need to strive for better worker safety and health protections: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace; (2) recognizes the importance of worker health and safety standards; (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, industries, employers, and employees to support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and (4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2013 Mr. Rohrabacher submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should immediately remove all members of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan and pursue alternative strategies, which do not require large deployments of ground combat forces of the Armed Forces, in order to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism.

Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces have fought bravely and honorably for more than 11 years in Afghanistan; Whereas more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces have died in Afghanistan since 2001, more than 18,400 members have been wounded, and thousands of members remain in harm’s way; Whereas it is estimated that the United States has spent more than $640 billion on aid and military operations in Afghanistan since 2001; Whereas the United States has brought Osama Bin Laden to justice, which was the original justification for removing the Taliban from power in Afghanistan; Whereas, despite the tremendous effort of the United States Armed Forces to create a stable and secure Afghanistan, long-standing political and ethnic divisions in Afghanistan that pre-date the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remain unresolved; Whereas the resource demands required to maintain large scale United States military operations in Afghanistan have become a strategic vulnerability; and Whereas continuation of the current United States strategy for Afghanistan offers no realistic prospects to create a stable and secure Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should— (1) immediately remove all members of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan; and (2) pursue alternative strategies, which do not require large deployments of ground combat forces of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan, in order to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 185 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2013 Mr. Bentivolio submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Declaring that it should be the policy of the United States to encourage visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels.

Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 ; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), enacted in 1979, has continued for 34 years to be the cornerstone of United States-Taiwan relations and has served as an anchor for peace and security in the Western Pacific region; Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act declares that peace and stability in the Western Pacific area are in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States, and are matters of international concern; the United States considers any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means, including by boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific and are of grave concern to the United States; Whereas Taiwan has succeeded in a momentous transition to democracy beginning in the late 1980s and has been a beacon of democratic practices in Asia, and Taiwan’s democratic achievements inspire many countries and people in the region; Whereas through the Taiwan Relations Act, the United States treats Taiwan as a de facto sovereign, independent nation; Whereas visits by United States cabinet officials and other high-ranking officials are an indicator of the breadth and depth of ties between the United States and its friends and Allies; Whereas over the past decades, United States-Taiwan relations have suffered from a lack of communication due to the self-imposed restrictions that the United States maintains on high-level visits with Taiwan; and Whereas it should be the policy of the United States to encourage visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Taiwan Travel Act . 2. Policy Notwithstanding the 1994 Taiwan policy review and current guidance from the Department of State pertaining to contacts with Taiwan, it should be United States policy to— (1) allow all high-level officials of Taiwan to enter into the United States or its embassies and consulates under conditions which demonstrate appropriate respect for the dignity of such leaders; (2) allow meetings between all high-level Taiwanese and United States officials in United States executive departments, including the Department of State and Department of Defense; and (3) allow the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office and all other instrumentalities established by Taiwan to conduct official business activities, including activities which involve participation by Members of the United States Congress and other representatives of the Federal, State, and local governments, and all high-level Taiwanese officials, without obstruction from the United States Government or any foreign power.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring Jacoby Dickens, the successful, community-oriented African-American financier and philanthropist in Chicago, Illinois.

Whereas Jacoby Dickens has become a prominent representation of the American Dream through his remarkable growth from humble beginnings in Florida to renowned financier of Seaway Bank & Trust Co.; Whereas Dickens has distinguished himself as much for his philanthropic efforts as for his entrepreneurial successes, constantly investing into the African-American community; Whereas Jacoby D. Dickens was born in Panama City, Florida, on June 19, 1931, one of six children, in a low-income household and went on to complete his high school education at Wendell Phillips High School in the South Side of Chicago; Whereas Mr. Dickens began saving money while working as a building engineer and used his savings to invest in real estate; Whereas Mr. Dickens used the returns of his successful investments in real estate to invest in multiple bowling alleys across Chicago, and gained exposure as a financial up-and-comer; Whereas Mr. Dickens became chairman of Seaway Bank & Co. in 1983, just 4 years after joining their board; Whereas Seaway was one of very few banks willing to provide loans in tough neighborhoods in the South Side of Chicago, primarily due to the Mr. Dickens’ model of success; Whereas Mr. Dickens built a $500,000,000 organization while focusing on dedicating his services to African-Americans in lower income communities, at a time when many were unwilling to take such risks; Whereas countless businesses, families, and communities at large were impacted by Mr. Dickens’ trust in people; Whereas Mr. Dickens believed that people are equal and deserve the opportunity to better themselves; and Whereas Seaway & Co. was originally only one of few banks in Chicago owned by African-Americans, but is now one of the largest and most successful banks in the city: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Jacoby Dickens, the successful, community-oriented African-American financier and philanthropist in Chicago, Illinois, for his dedication to increasing equity amongst lower income African-Americans; (2) joins Jacoby Dickens and other philanthropic entrepreneurs in promoting equal access to financial betterment for underprivileged communities; and (3) believes that the fruit of thoughtful risk taking is the backbone of success in the United States; and (4) encourages each individual’s pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2013 Mr. Moran submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the month of May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.

Whereas Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is present at birth, affects as many as 30,000 individuals in the United States and is characterized by lifelong medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities; Whereas more than 5,000 individuals have signed a petition requesting that Congress support the Williams Syndrome Association’s efforts to designate May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month; Whereas the Williams Syndrome Association (WSA), founded in 1982, is a non-profit organization and the most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams syndrome as well as for doctors, researchers and educators. And through its efforts, from raising public awareness, to funding critical new research, and providing valuable information and support to families, the WSA has improved the quality of life and futures of those affected by Williams syndrome; Whereas to generate awareness about Williams syndrome and raise funding for critical WSA programs and initiatives, the WSA has organized May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month which includes Walks for Williams and other events all across the United States; and Whereas the Williams Syndrome Association and the families and friends of those with Williams should be commended for their hard work, compassion, and courage for educating the country about this rare disorder: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 195 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2013 Mr. Veasey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as Health and Fitness Month .

Whereas 2/3 of adults and nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese in the United States; Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 percent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to become an obese adult; Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); Whereas 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native adults are overweight or obese; Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; Whereas in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical activity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, decrease potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer; and Whereas May 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as Health and Fitness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Health and Fitness Month ; and (2) support efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 196 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 13, 2013 RESOLUTION Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.

Whereas on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court recognized in Gideon v. Wainwright that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases; Whereas the Supreme Court held that providing counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases meets the essential requirements of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and Whereas the Supreme Court held in Argersinger v. Hamlin that absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless they were represented by counsel at their trial: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel; (2) supports strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel; and (3) urges States to work to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2013 Mr. Deutch (for himself, Mr. Rangel , Mr. Chabot , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Ms. Chu ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.

Whereas on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court recognized in Gideon v. Wainwright that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases; Whereas the Supreme Court held that providing counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases meets the essential requirements of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and Whereas the Supreme Court held in Argersinger v. Hamlin that absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless they were represented by counsel at their trial: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) supports strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
IV House Calendar No. 71 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 196 [Report No. 113–260] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2013 Mr. Deutch (for himself, Mr. Rangel , Mr. Chabot , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Ms. Chu ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 12, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.

Whereas on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court recognized in Gideon v. Wainwright that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases; Whereas the Supreme Court held that providing counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases meets the essential requirements of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and Whereas the Supreme Court held in Argersinger v. Hamlin that absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless they were represented by counsel at their trial: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) supports strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

November 12, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 198 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 7, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce 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 Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Gibson of New York 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 22 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 198 [Report No. 113–51] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 6, 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. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce 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 Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Gibson of New York 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 6, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 202 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 8, 2013 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.