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IV House Calendar No. 129 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 676 [Report No. 113–561] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2014 Mr. Sessions submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned July 28, 2014 Reported with an amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic July 28, 2014 The Committee on House Administration discharged; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

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

July 28, 2014 Reported with an amendment July 28, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 678 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2014 Mr. Polis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment described in section 2 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 one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce and one motion to recommit. 2. The amendment described in this section is an amendment to S. 815 to strike section 6 of the bill and insert the following: 6. Exemption for religious organizations This Act shall not change the requirements of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), pursuant to section 702(a) or 703(e)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e–1(a), 2000e–2(e)(2)), applicable to a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution, or society of its activities. Such organizations are not exempt from the requirements of this Act to refrain from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, in the same manner as is required with respect to discrimination based on race, color, sex and national origin under such title. . 3. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of S. 815.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 679 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2014 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Coffman , Mr. Ellison , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Enyart , and Mr. Wolf ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Ukrainian separatists illegally occupying the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, and the surrounding territory, as terrorists for shooting down a civilian passenger airliner, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, and condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for supplying the arms.

Whereas the city of Donetsk, and the surrounding area, are recognized by the United States as being under the jurisdiction of the Government of Ukraine; Whereas the city is occupied by a militant group wishing autonomy from the Government of Ukraine; Whereas this entity, calling itself the Donetsk People’s Republic, is not recognized as being autonomous by any sovereign nation; Whereas the United States believes actions made by the separatists in Donetsk are efforts by the Russian Federation to destabilize the Ukraine; Whereas the United States-Ukraine ambassador Geoffrey R. Pyatt characterized the separatists in Donetsk as terrorists; Whereas Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by a SA–11 Gadfly within the surrounding area of Donetsk; Whereas the act of targeting, engaging, and destroying a passenger airline of non-combatants is considered an act of terror; Whereas the SA–11 Gadfly is a Russian made Buk surface-to-air missile system; and Whereas producing weapons to a terrorist organization is considered by the international community as state-sponsored terrorism : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Ukrainian separatists illegally occupying the Ukrainian city of Donetsk and the surrounding territory, as terrorists for shooting down a civilian passenger airliner, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, and condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for supplying the arms; (2) calls on the Ukrainian separatists of Donetsk to disband and relinquish rightful control of the city of Donetsk and the surrounding area to the Government of Ukraine; (3) calls on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately desist attempts to undermine the Government of Ukraine and to cease the arming of all militaristic and terroristic groups; (4) calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to immediately condemn the Ukrainian separatists of Donetsk for shooting down a civilian passenger airliner and the Russian Federation for supplying the arms; and (5) urges the President and Secretary of State to utilize all available means to compel the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw all support from all militaristic and terroristic groups whose goal is to undermine the Government of Ukraine.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 680 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 24, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3393) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4935) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax credit.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3393) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by 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 further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4935) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to the child tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–54 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. (a) In the engrossment of H.R. 3393 the Clerk shall— (1) add the text of H.R. 4935, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 3393; (2) conform the title of H.R. 3393 to reflect the addition of H.R. 4935, as passed by the House, to the engrossment; (3) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (4) conform provisions for short titles within the engrossment. (b) Upon the addition of the text of H.R. 4935, as passed by the House, to the engrossment of H.R. 3393, H.R. 4935 shall be laid on the table.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 681 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2014 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Lamborn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America’s National World War II Aviation Museum.

Whereas World War II was one of the most important events in the history of the Nation, a time of moral clarity and common purpose that remains today as an inspiration to all people in the United States; Whereas the role of aviation was a critical factor in the success of winning World War II and defeating the enemies worldwide; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of World War II aviators and support personnel was an important element in the winning of World War II; Whereas the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the only museum in the United States that exists to exclusively preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation in winning World War II; and Whereas the National Museum of World War II Aviation is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of the United States, recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men and women who fought, as well as those on the homefront who mobilized and supported the national aviation effort: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America’s National World War II Aviation Museum.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2014 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Vargas , Mr. Polis , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Moran , Mr. Farr , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Holt , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Rangel , and Mr. Ruiz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2014 Ms. Wilson of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2821) to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2821) to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Each section of the bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill 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. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the bill. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 2821.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 690 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2014 Mr. Lipinski (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Turner , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , and Ms. Schakowsky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 691 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2014 Ms. Matsui (for herself, Ms. McCollum , Ms. Norton , Mr. Moran , Ms. Pingree of Maine , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Blumenauer , and Ms. Lee of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

Whereas countless American families live with hunger every day; Whereas countless American families do not have access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods; Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and promote sustainability; Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutritious source of fresh produce donations for local food pantries and social service agencies; Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain control over the quality, variety, and cost of their food supply; Whereas community gardening encourages Americans of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to work together, foster a better sense of community, and improve the quality of their lives; Whereas community-based youth and school gardening programs encourage personal self-esteem and a healthy attitude toward learning; Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development; Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve open spaces for both present and future generations; Whereas community gardens and other green spaces provide a more livable environment in American municipalities and present a positive local image to a community's residents and visitors; and Whereas August is an appropriate month to designate as National Community Gardening Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including— (1) raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; (2) improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects; (3) encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and (4) supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase their accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 693 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 29, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.

That at any time after 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. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, 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 amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–55. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 700 In the House of Representatives, U. S., August 1, 2014 RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, providing for consideration or disposition of measures relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to measures addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 134 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 700 [Report No. 113–570] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2014 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, providing for consideration or disposition of measures relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to measures addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law.

July 31, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2014 Ms. Duckworth submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Establishing an academic competition in the field of robotics among students in Congressional districts.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Robotics Competition Resolution of 2014 . 2. Findings The House of Representatives finds as follows: (1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and knowledge have been integral to the development of civilization over the centuries. (2) The competitiveness of the United States in the field of robotics in particular is vital to a strong, thriving economy in a world of continuous and rapid technological advancements and needs. (3) Robots serve myriad functions that humans cannot, including reducing exposure to toxins and increasing accuracy and speed on assembly lines, thereby reducing risk to members of the military and first responders, among others. (4) Robotics technology research and development should be a priority of the United States, especially in encouraging students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other STEM fields. (5) The robotics industry is positioned to fuel a broad array of next-generation products and applications in fields as diverse as manufacturing, health-care, national defense and security, agriculture, and transportation. (6) The global economy demands that the United States continue to lead the world in innovation, creativity, and robotics-related advancements. (7) Bringing together Members of Congress and their younger constituents to participate in activities that will result in a deeper appreciation for robotics will foster enthusiasm for education in the sciences. (8) The support which students will gain through Congressional recognition of their work on robotics-related projects will encourage them to pursue career paths in robotics, continuing the leadership of the United States in robotics technology development. (9) It is appropriate for the House of Representatives to institute a new and worthwhile competition to encourage students to participate in robotics studies and research. (10) It would be appropriate to initially challenge students to develop robots that serve certain functions in everyday life. 3. Congressional competition in robotics (a) Establishment of competition There is hereby established an academic competition in the field of robotics which shall be held each year among students in each Congressional district. (b) Regulations The competition under this resolution shall be carried out in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on House Administration, except that the regulations shall permit the office of a Member to seek guidance from outside experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—for the purposes of establishing criteria for the selection of competition judges and for the judgment of competition submissions.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 706 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2014 Mr. Jones (for himself and Mr. Massie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas H.R. 1123, the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, was introduced on March 13, 2013; Whereas the Committee on the Judiciary marked up and ordered the bill reported, with strong bipartisan support, on July 31, 2013; Whereas the suspension version of the bill included new language to prohibit the bulk unlocking of cellular phones; Whereas the changes made to the bill fundamentally altered the substance of the underlying bill; Whereas the report of the Committee on the Judiciary on the bill was filed in the House on February 25, 2014; and Whereas the bill was passed under suspension of the rules on the night of February 25, 2014: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives disapproves of the actions taken by the Committee on the Judiciary and the leadership of the House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 1123 and directs the leadership of each committee of the House and the leadership of the House to operate in a matter that maximizes transparency and public trust.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 710 In the House of Representatives, U. S., August 1, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, pursuant to House Resolution 696: (a) the amendments printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted; (b) all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived; and (c) 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 additional hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. After passage of H.R. 5230, and on the legislative day of August 1, 2014, the House shall consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in part B of 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 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 the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. Section 2 of House Resolution 700 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of August 1, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing missile defense of Israel. .

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 135 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 710 [Report No. 113–571] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2014 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5230) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, pursuant to House Resolution 696: (a) the amendments printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted; (b) all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived; and (c) 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 additional hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. After passage of H.R. 5230, and on the legislative day of August 1, 2014, the House shall consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5272) to prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in part B of 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 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 the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. Section 2 of House Resolution 700 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of August 1, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing missile defense of Israel. .

August 1, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2014 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself, Mr. King of New York , and Mr. Joyce ) 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 door delivery for all business and residential customers.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to eliminate or reduce levels of door-to-door delivery service by the conversion of millions of homes and businesses to centralized delivery or curbside and require those who wish to retain their door service to pay a delivery tax; Whereas reduced levels of service will have an immediate impact on current year revenue and a long-term impact on the viability of a business inevitably causing a larger drop in revenue from service cuts than from the estimated savings of elimination or reducing door delivery; Whereas door delivery is a vital service that the American people have relied on since the 1860s in both rural and urban areas and ensures the security of mail and packages; Whereas voluntary conversion of businesses in 2013 equated to a mere 0.8 percent of voluntary conversions confirming that businesses depend on in-person contact with letter carriers to ensure transactional security and initiate new business and revenue for the Postal Service; Whereas millions of Americans will be forced to retrieve their daily mail and packages from a centralized location removing the daily convenience for Americans in receiving checks, medications and other essential items; and Whereas eliminating or reducing door delivery services will serve as a hindrance for the elderly and disabled who will be forced to retrieve their mail and packages and be required to submit to a cumbersome application process in order to opt out of the requirement: 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 door delivery for all businesses and residential customers.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 712 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2014 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with the Republic of South Africa.

Whereas South Africa is the 34th largest economy in the world and is a member of the Group of Twenty (G–20) and in a enhanced engagement partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); Whereas South Africa has signed 12 trade agreements with several countries and the European Free Trade Association, 4 of which are free trade agreements; Whereas South Africa has concluded two trade agreements with the United States as well as successfully participated in the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); Whereas United States exports to South Africa totaled $10 billion in 2012; Whereas South Africa is currently the United States 38th largest trading partner for goods with $15.8 billion in total trade in goods in 2013; Whereas South Africa was the United States 36th largest export market for goods in 2013; Whereas the amount of United States exports of goods to South Africa in 2013 was $7.3 billion, an increase of 159 percent from 2003; Whereas United States exports of agricultural products to South Africa totaled $295 million in 2013 with leading categories including dairy products, wheat, planting seeds, and poultry; Whereas the amount of United States exports of private commercial services (excluding military and government) to South Africa was $2.7 billion in 2012, an increase of 115 percent from 2002 levels; Whereas South Africa is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic, with a proud heritage that shares many of the fundamental values of the United States; Whereas South Africa is the largest, most diversified, highly industrialized economy in Africa; Whereas the average per capita income in South Africa is among the highest of African countries; and Whereas closer relations with South Africa through free trade agreements would encourage further privatization in South Africa’s economy: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with the Republic of South Africa.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2014 Mr. Kildee (for himself and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces; Whereas the United States and Canada have, since 1909, worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas over 40,000,000 people in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas during the 1980s when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States, the Canadian Government expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within shared water basins of the two countries; and Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the people that depend on them for their livelihood: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Canadian Government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian Government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian Government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 717 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 10, 2014 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–56, modified by 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 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 138 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 717 [Report No. 113–584] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2014 Mr. Burgess , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-56, modified by 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 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

September 9, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2014 Mr. Schweikert (for himself, Mr. Rohrabacher , and Ms. Gabbard ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the Department of Defense to expedite the delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has committed acts of terrorism, crimes against humanity and continues to threaten the security and stability of the Middle East; Whereas the Kurdish Peshmerga forces have fought bravely against ISIS to secure Iraqi Army bases that contained United States-made weapons and equipment and to protect critical infrastructure vulnerable to invasion by ISIS; Whereas successful battles against Iraqi security forces have provided ISIS with advanced weapons systems and armored vehicles, severely limiting the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ capabilities against ISIS; Whereas the strain of combat against ISIS has depleted the Kurdish Peshmerga forces’ weapons caches, leaving them lightly armed and inadequately equipped to counter the better-equipped ISIS force; Whereas the Kurdish Peshmerga forces are a longtime ally of the United States and are perfectly positioned to effectively fight against ISIS and have recently asked for material and non-material support; Whereas Department of Defense spokesman, Rear Admiral John Kirby, confirmed that the Department of Defense knows what the Kurdish Peshmerga forces need to combat ISIS; Whereas Albania, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have committed to supplying arms to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces; and Whereas the United States, through the Department of Defense, have provided no meaningful military equipment, weapons, ammunition or other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls on the Department of Defense to expedite the direct delivery of all necessary military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and other needed materials to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces to successfully combat and defeat ISIS.