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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to prohibit the flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Responsible Skies Act of 2014 . 2. Prohibition on the flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (c) by striking the period at the end and inserting , including that the operator of an unmanned recreational aircraft may not fly the aircraft— (1) above 400 feet and within 5 miles of the perimeter of an airport that provides scheduled passenger air transportation; or (2) where it may be seem from the perimeter of the airport. . (2) by inserting at the end the following: (d) Report to Congress Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing— (1) a description of any incident in which an unmanned recreational aircraft flew above 400 feet less than 5 miles from the perimeter of an airport that provides scheduled passenger air transportation; and (2) the action taken by the Secretary in response to the incident. (e) Definition of unmanned recreational aircraft In this section, the term unmanned recreational aircraft means an unmanned aircraft flown for hobby or recreational purposes. .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5880 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Dingell , Ms. Hahn , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Farr , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Ms. Moore , Mr. Engel , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Chu , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Bass , Mr. Tierney , Mr. Fattah , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To repeal a limitation in the Labor-Management Relations Act regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate So-Called Right-to-Work Legislation Nationwide Act of 2013 . 2. Repeal Section 14 of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 164 ) is amended by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5881 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Stivers (for himself and Ms. Bass ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on adoption disruption and dissolution in the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing American Families Everywhere (SAFE Kids) Act . 2. Study on adoption disruption and dissolution Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Congress a written report that— (1) describes the extent of adoption disruption and dissolution in the United States, and the efforts by State and local governments and private child welfare agencies to prevent the disruption and dissolution; (2) recommends legislation to define adoption disruption and adoption dissolution, to prevent adoption disruption and adoption dissolution, and require State and local governments and child welfare agencies to track and report on disrupted or dissolved adoptions; and (3) sets forth legislative options to prepare prospective adoptive parents for adoption and to support adoptive parents after an adoption.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5882 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To make an Income Tax that is a flat 15 percent for all American citizens.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flat Tax Rate Act . 2. Tax Rate The Federal Income Tax Rate shall be 15 percent for all U.S. citizens. (1) The citizen’s annual income or current economic standing shall not matter. (2) All individuals shall pay a flat rate of 15 percent on all income, except in cases where the individual or individuals comply with the exemptions listed in section 3. 3. Exemptions to Tax Rate The exemptions of the tax shall include: (1) There shall be a $10,000 deduction for those filing singly, and a $20,000 deduction for couples filing jointly. (2) For each child, up to the age of 18, there shall be a $3,000 deduction.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2014 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To lower the Federal tax on the earnings of American companies with foreign operations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Tax for Repatriation Act . 2. Lowering of Federal tax on earnings of overseas American companies (a) Findings The Congress finds that American companies with foreign operations are accumulating earnings totaling as much as one trillion dollars, not repatriated to the United States due to corporate income taxes as high as 35 percent. As a result of this penalty, U.S. companies invest their earnings in foreign countries with little to no consequence. However, if invested internally, these funds could spur the development of U.S. jobs, capital assets, research, and more. Whereas most developed countries, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, and France all have a tax on corporate profits earned internationally ranging from 0 percent to 2 percent, the United States has not followed this lead. Therefore, the Congress must adopt legislation lowering the Federal tax on earnings of American companies with foreign operations to 5 percent. Implementation of this change has the ability to raise Federal tax revenue by $50 billion, helping to fund the trillion dollar stimulus. (b) American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 Elimination The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 allows American companies with foreign operations a one-time tax break on earnings, decreasing the Federal tax from 35 percent to 5.25 percent. The Fair Tax for Repatriation Act would lower this tax from 5.25 percent to 5 percent permanently. 3. Administration of the Fair Tax for Repatriation Act The United States Department of the Treasury will be responsible for administrating and enforcing the Federal tax on earnings of American companies with foreign operations. The Federal tax for U.S. corporations earning profits abroad will be a flat 5 percent. 4. Enactment Date This bill shall go into effect 90 days after passage.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 16, 2014 Mr. Kilmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To repeal the provisions of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, which amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to establish separate contribution limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts.

1. Repeal of separate contribution limits for certain contributions made to national committees of political parties (a) Repeal Section 101 of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 is repealed, and any provision of law amended by such section shall be restored as if such section had not been enacted into law. (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 16, 2014 Mr. Cleaver introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Westport Road in Kansas City, Missouri, as the Nutterville Post Office Building .

1. Nutterville Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Westport Road in Kansas City, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the Nutterville Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Nutterville Post Office Building .
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 2, 2015 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To revise the Uniform Crime Reports, and the National Incident-Based Reporting System, to direct the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to include information in those reports pertaining to law enforcement-involved justifiable homicides, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Justifiable Homicide Accuracy in Reporting Act of 2014 . 2. Reporting of law enforcement-involved justifiable homicides (a) In general The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall revise the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System to include information in those reports pertaining to law enforcement-involved justifiable homicides. (b) Definition For purposes of this section, the term Uniform Crime Reports means the reports authorized under section 534 of title 28, United States Code, and administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation which compile nationwide criminal statistics for use in law enforcement administration, operation, and management and to assess the nature and type of crime in the United States.
I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5891 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 2, 2015 Mr. Stockman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To increase the standards of school lunch programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Michelle Obama Nutritional Act . 2. Nutritional guidelines The nutritional and calorie standards of purchasing for the National School Lunch Program shall be the same as those defined for purchases under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

That Karen L. Haas of the State of Maryland, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Daniel J. Strodel of the District of Columbia be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon, be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 2 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that John A. Boehner, a Representative from the State of Ohio, has been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 3 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 4 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected John A. Boehner, a Representative from the State of Ohio as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 6 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives

That following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Lucas, Chairman. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Chairman. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. McKeon, Chairman. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Chairman. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Kline, Chairman. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Upton, Chairman. Committee on Ethics: Mr. Conaway, Chairman; Mr. Dent; Mr. Meehan; Mr. Gowdy; and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Hensarling, Chairman. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Royce, Chairman. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul, Chairman. Committee on House Administration: Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Chairman; Mr. Harper; Mr. Gingrey of Georgia; Mr. Schock; Mr. Rokita; and Mr. Nugent. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Goodlatte, Chairman. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Hastings of Washington, Chairman. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Issa, Chairman. Committee on Rules: Mr. Sessions, Chairman; Ms. Foxx; Mr. Bishop of Utah; Mr. Cole; Mr. Woodall; Mr. Nugent; Mr. Webster of Florida; Ms. Ros-Lehtinen; and Mr. Burgess. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chairman. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Graves of Missouri, Chairman. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Shuster, Chairman. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Miller of Florida, Chairman. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Camp of Michigan, Chairman.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 8 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION

That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 2013, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: John Lawrence, George Kundanis, Richard Meltzer, Wyndee Parker, Wendell Primus, and Nadeam Elshami, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94 . In addition, the Minority Leader may appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to 3 further minority employees.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 9 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2013 RESOLUTION

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Welch (for himself, Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Courtney , and Mr. Yarmuth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any extension of the public debt limit only be considered in a standalone bill.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Consideration of public debt limit extension 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution extending the limit on the public debt if such measure contains any other matter. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 13 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Posey , and Mr. Conaway ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans’ affairs be considered as stand-alone measures.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Stand-alone requirement for military construction and veterans’ affairs appropriations 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution, or conference report thereon, containing appropriations within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations if such measure also contains appropriations within the jurisdiction of any other subcommittee of that committee. The preceding sentence shall not apply to any measure making supplemental appropriations or to any measure continuing appropriations for a period of not to exceed 60 days. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 14 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Hoyer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

1. Voting by Delegates and Resident Commissioner in Committee of the Whole (a) Permitting Votes To be Cast Clause 3(a) of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the first sentence the following: In a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner shall possess the same powers and privileges as Members of the House. . (b) Appointment of Chair The first sentence of clause 1 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking Member and inserting Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner . (c) Repeating of Certain Votes Clause 6 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) Whenever a recorded vote on any question has been decided by a margin within which the votes cast by the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner have been decisive, the Committee of the Whole shall rise and the Speaker shall put such question de novo without intervening motion. Upon the announcement of the vote on that question, the Committee of the Whole shall resume its sitting without intervening motion. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2013 Mr. Schweikert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution carrying more than one subject.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Restrictions on bills and joint resolutions 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution carrying more than one subject. .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 19 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Moore , Mr. Markey , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Polis , Mr. Waxman , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Levin , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Loebsack , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Moran , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Rush , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Honda , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Welch , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Speier , Ms. Meng , Mr. Andrews , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Edwards , and Mr. Fattah ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2013 Mr. Rigell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 that the House of Representatives is committed to restoring America’s financial foundation by achieving a Federal spending target of 20 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and a Federal revenue target of 20 percent of GDP by the end of calendar year 2020.

Whereas the rate of growth in Federal spending over the past decade is 64 percent and the rate of growth in Federal revenues for the same period is 37 percent, a difference of 27 percentage points; Whereas the 30-year level of Federal spending averages 21.1 percent of GDP; Whereas under the current Administration’s plan, Federal spending will exceed 22.8 percent of GDP by 2022; Whereas the 30-year level of Federal revenues averages 17.7 percent of GDP; Whereas the national debt exceeds $16 trillion dollars and, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, is expected to reach $20 trillion by 2022; Whereas absent any change in policy, entitlement spending will consume all Federal revenues by 2049, according to the Congressional Budget Office; Whereas unfunded liabilities in Medicare are currently $37 trillion dollars, according to the Government Accountability Office; Whereas 10,000 Americans become eligible for Medicare every day; Whereas we have a deep obligation to ensure that Medicare, TRICARE, and Social Security continue; Whereas it is a breach of duty for one generation of Americans to leave the next generation with structural deficits and debt so large that the financial foundation of the Republic is imperiled; and Whereas to meet our obligation to the next generation of Americans, Federal spending (measured as a percentage of GDP) must decrease, and revenues (measured as a percentage of GDP) must, to a lesser degree and principally through growth, increase: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives is committed to the pursuit of policies that achieve a Federal spending target of 20 percent of GDP and a Federal revenue target of 20 percent of GDP by the end of the calendar year 2020.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 21 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 14, 2013 RESOLUTION

That at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013, the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and that upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 for morning-hour debate and noon for legislative business.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 22 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 14, 2013 RESOLUTION

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Ms. DelBene (to rank immediately after Mr. McGovern), Mr. Nolan, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Enyart, Mr. Vargas, Mrs. Bustos, and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Quigley and Mr. Owens. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Carson of Indiana (to rank immediately after Mr. Barber). Committee on the Budget: Mr. McDermott (to rank immediately after Ms. Castor of Florida), Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mr. Huffman, and Mr. Cárdenas. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Heck of Washington. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Ms. Meng, Ms. Frankel of Florida, Ms. Gabbard, and Mr. Castro of Texas. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Vela, Mr. Horsford, and Mr. Swalwell of California. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Gutierrez (to rank immediately after Mr. Deutch). Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Garcia, and Mr. Cartwright. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Ms. Duckworth. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Maffei, Mr. Grayson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Peters of California, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Bera, Ms. Esty, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Brownley of California, and Mr. Takano. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Hahn (to rank immediately after Ms. Chu), Mr. Payne (to rank immediately after Ms. Hahn), and Mr. Schneider. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Ms. Titus, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Ruiz, Mrs. Negrete McLeod, Ms. Kuster, and Mr. O'Rourke.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 25 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2013 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support for designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of Linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas Linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events where these brave men and women work to make the scene safe for the other public safety heroes; Whereas Linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas Linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the Nation’s energy infrastructure; Whereas Linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition or appreciation from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of Linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 27 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2013 Ms. Kaptur submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.

Whereas supporters of democracy worldwide recognize the valor of the people of Ukraine in seeking to advance democratic governance in their country; Whereas the role of the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, is essential to ensuring democratic governance and a balance of power among the branches of the Government of Ukraine; Whereas the people of the United States affirm the positive role being played by the Parliament of Ukraine in averting a constitutional crisis in that transitional republic; Whereas, on November 30, 1999, the Speaker of the House of Representatives signed an agreement with the leaders of the Parliament of Ukraine to establish an interparliamentary exchange program between the two legislative bodies; Whereas Members of the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine have already participated in video teleconferences as part of this agreement; and Whereas the House of Representatives has commended these historic efforts and expressed its desire and willingness to build on the success of this agreement: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 28 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2013 Ms. Kaptur submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the persecution of political opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as well as other political prisoners, among them former internal affairs minister Yuri Lutsenko.

Whereas these trials have been seen by the international community as political persecution against the opposition of the government of Ukrainian President Viktor Yan­u­ko­vych; Whereas starting on May 2010 a number of criminal cases were opened against Yulia Tymoshenko and against ministers and officials from the previous government led by her under the assertion that these cases were brought forth to fight corruption in Ukraine; Whereas Ms. Tymoshenko was charged in May 2011 over abuse of office in regards to a 2009 natural gas import contract with Russia and her trial began on June 24, 2011; Whereas, on August 5, 2011, the court ruled that Ms. Tymoshenko was in contempt of court and imprisoned her for the remainder of her trial, a period of over two months; Whereas the fairness of the trial has been in question due to Ms. Tymoshenko being denied legal representation on two occasions and not being offered an appropriate amount of time for her defense team to prepare for trial; Whereas, during her imprisonment, Ms. Tymoshenko began to show signs of severe illness and the court refused her request to be examined by a personal physician; Whereas, on October 11, 2011, the court found Ms. Ty­mo­shen­ko guilty of abuse of power, sentenced her to seven years in jail, fined her $189 million and banned her from holding elected office for a period of 3 years disqualifying her from participating in the 2012 parliamentary and 2015 presidential elections; Whereas, in September 2011, in commemoration of Ukraine's 20th anniversary of independence, H. Res. 401 notes concern about the appearance of politically motivated prosecutions of opposition figures in Ukraine, among them Ms. Tymoshenko; and Whereas world governments have lambasted the decision against Ms. Tymoshenko calling it politically motivated and questioned Ukraine’s commitment to democracy and rule of law: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the verdict against Yulia Ty­mo­shen­ko as well as the unfair circumstances in which the trial took place and requests that she be released from custody while the verdict is appealed; (2) demands the Government of Ukraine immediately release all political prisoners as well as provides proper medical care to all those that have been imprisoned; and (3) demands that Ukraine adhere to the principles of democracy and rule of law by respecting human rights, freedom of the press, and the protection of free speech and the right to assemble peacefully.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 29 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2013 Ms. Schakowsky submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Urging the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States seeking to implement noise mitigation plans, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a long history of collaborating with Federal, State, and local officials in efforts to implement noise mitigation plans; Whereas significant noise pollution can have adverse impacts on education, commerce, quality of life, sleep patterns, and home values; Whereas the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is successfully reducing noise pollution at airports across the United States; Whereas with the help of the FAA, airports across the United States have established programs to successfully reduce noise pollution, including programs providing for the soundproofing of homes and schools; Whereas the use of preferential flight tracks, the use of certain arrival and departure procedures, and the use of quieter planes may also mitigate noise pollution; Whereas airport noise reduction programs must be designed to meet the specific needs and concerns of airports and their surrounding communities; and Whereas subchapter II of chapter 475 of title 49, United States Code, popularly known as the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990, provides a process by which airports may mandate restrictions on airport noise and access with FAA approval: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States that are seeking to implement noise mitigation plans; and (2) encourages the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and other efforts to enhance the safety of air travel and help decrease noise levels.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2013 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to reduce the frequency of its mail delivery service from 6 days a week to 5 days a week; Whereas 6-day mail delivery service is an essential service that the American people have relied on since 1912, particularly working families that depend on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of their paychecks; Whereas Social Security is the primary or sole source of income for many senior citizens, and any delay in the delivery of their Social Security checks would make it difficult for them to purchase even essential items, such as food and medicine; and Whereas reducing mail delivery service to 5 days a week would inevitably cause not only delays in the delivery of mail, but higher postal costs, due to the many hours of additional overtime that the Postal Service would require in order to handle the resulting back-up of mail: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 32 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2013 Mr. Mulvaney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the Friday after Thanksgiving as the National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families.

Whereas more than 2,250,000 people currently serve as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas veterans and current members of the Armed Forces have been separated from loved ones because of military orders, deployment in support of overseas operations, and other military missions carried out by the Armed Forces; Whereas these loved ones are recognized as Homefront Veterans who provide vital support and help to make service in the Armed Forces possible; Whereas Homefront Veterans keep households running, maintain the home, care for children, pay the bills, and make ends meet while members serve in the Armed Forces; Whereas the families of veterans and members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States and contribute to the benefits of freedom all Americans enjoy; Whereas the establishment of a national day of recognition is an appropriate way to honor the sacrifices made by spouses, parents, children and all other family of members of the Armed Forces; and Whereas the day after Thanksgiving would be an appropriate date to establish as the National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions made by families of members of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Recognition for Veterans’ Families to promote awareness of the contributions of families of members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 39 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 23, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 2 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 39 [Report No. 113–2] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2013 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

January 22, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 41 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2013 Mr. Holt submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2013, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2013, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 42 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 23, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Courtney. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Schrader. Committee on Ethics: Mr. Pierluisi, Mr. Capuano, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Deutch. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Horsford, and Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Barber, Ms. Kuster, and Mr. Murphy of Florida. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Walz.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2013 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Whereas the Common Core State Standards Initiative is a joint effort by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with Achieve, ACT, and the College Board; Whereas governors and State commissioners of education from across the country committed to joining a State-led process to develop a common core of State standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K–12; Whereas these standards will be research and evidence-based, internationally benchmarked, aligned with college and work expectations, and include rigorous content and skills; Whereas the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers are coordinating the process to develop these standards and have created an expert validation committee to provide an independent review of the common core State standards, as well as the grade-by-grade standards; Whereas students in the United States compete with peers across the country and around the world; and Whereas the future economic, diplomatic, and military strength of the United States will be determined by the quality of education available to the Nation’s young people: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers should be commended for their efforts to increase the rigor, utility, and comparability of State academic standards.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2013 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is imperative that the United States creates a clear vision and goal to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math to ensure the continued strength, growth, and vitality of this Nation.

Whereas high math and science achievement are essential to the security of the United States and the strength of its economy; Whereas the Nation’s science and engineering workforce is aging and the supply of new scientists and engineers in the United States is decreasing; Whereas students are academically underperforming compared to other industrialized nations, ranking 20th in math and 13th in science; Whereas President Barack Obama has articulated that those countries that out educate the United States today will out compete the Nation tomorrow; Whereas education offers a source of solutions to the most pressing problems and everyone benefits from what schools do today to prepare students to be leaders tomorrow; Whereas education is often perceived to be expensive, but ignorance is far more costly; Whereas nations such as Singapore, China, and Germany have made it a national priority to be world leaders in math and science; Whereas an increasing number of countries are dedicating a large share of their gross domestic product (GDP) to research and development; Whereas the quality of 21st century scientists, doctors, and engineers will depend on the quality of education children in the United States receive today; Whereas the future depends on new innovations and technologies such as creating clean energy jobs for a clean energy economy; Whereas some of the greatest breakthroughs and innovations in science and technology have come during the most challenging times; Whereas innovations of the past, including walking on the moon, exploring space, and developing essential vaccines, occurred because people dared to dream and most importantly invested in the potential of those dreams; and Whereas the story of the United States is fundamentally rooted in a resilient spirit, always reaching for and achieving what others thought impossible: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) creates a clear vision and goal for the United States that sets its national priority to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math; (2) ensures that at least 3 percent of United States gross domestic product (GDP) is dedicated to research and development; (3) encourages more students to study math and science by elevating these subjects to be engaging and exciting subjects to study and careers to enter; and (4) recognizes that the resilient United States spirit will carry us through the current challenges we face to once again be the clear leader in innovation, research, and development.