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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 353 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2013 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself and Ms. Bordallo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 2013 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2013 as National Principals Month ; Whereas school leaders are expected to be educational visionaries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, disciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, budget analysts, facility managers, special programs administrators, and guardians of various legal, contractual, and policy mandates and initiatives as well as being entrusted with young people, the most valuable resource; Whereas principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives; Whereas the vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; Whereas leadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that contribute to what students learn at school, according to research conducted by the Wallace Foundation; Whereas the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 1 in 3 education administrators works more than 40 hours a week and often works an additional 15 to 20 hours each week supervising school activities at night and on weekends; Whereas the NAESP National Distinguished Principals program honors exemplary elementary and middle level public, private, and independent school leaders as well as leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense Schools and the U.S. Department of State Overseas Schools, for outstanding leadership for student learning and the profession; Whereas the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year program began in 1993 as a means to recognize outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as their exemplary contributions to the profession; Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary, middle level, and high school principals and recognize the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education; and Whereas the month of October 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Principals Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the contribution of school principals and assistant principals to the success of students in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Principals Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2013 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Duncan of Tennessee , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Clarke , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Waters , and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

Whereas, before the Civil War, an education, much less a college education, was out of reach for most African-Americans as there were few institutions of higher education focused on meeting the intellectual curiosity and spurring the academic growth of African-American students; Whereas, as the United States began to heal from the wounds of the Civil War and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution were ratified, a newly freed people demanded a freed mind, and courageous leaders began expanding institutions of higher education that are now known as the Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Whereas, for more than a century and a half, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have helped build a middle class and produced many preeminent thinkers and entrepreneurs, doctors and scientists, judges and lawyers, athletes, members of the Armed Forces, and educators; Whereas students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities banded together as part of the Civil Rights movement that pushed Americans closer to true freedom and equality for all; Whereas, at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, generations of students not only gained the education and skills necessary for the workforce, but also cultivated an understanding of history and knowledge of self that are necessary in life; Whereas, as the United States works toward a goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to provide pathways of opportunity for students; Whereas ensuring that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have the resources they need to help students reach their fullest potential remains a top priority, including through the provision of funds for infrastructure and technology improvements and through increased availability of Pell Grants; and Whereas the President has issued a proclamation recognizing September 22 through September 28, 2013, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week to pay tribute to the legacies of these proud institutions of higher education: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week; and (2) calls upon educators, public officials, professional organizations, corporations, and all Americans to observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to acknowledge the contributions that Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students and alumni have made to the United States.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2013 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Carney , Mr. Mulvaney , and Mr. Scalise ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that tax reform should jointly address corporate and pass-through entities in a fiscally responsible manner, and that reform should reduce the current tax rate differences between corporate and pass-through entities while maintaining adequate forms of organization for businesses.

Whereas pass-through entities such as S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships account for more than 90 percent of all business entities; Whereas the Internal Revenue Service reports 4.5 million S corporations, 3.5 million partnerships and limited liability companies, 23 million sole proprietorships, and less than 2 million C corporations; Whereas pass-through entities employ 54 percent of the private sector workforce; Whereas pass-through entities are taxed at individual income tax rates; and Whereas the top pass-through tax rate is now 39.6 percent for taxable income above $400,000 and the top corporate income tax rate is 35 percent: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that tax reform should jointly address corporate and pass-through entities in a fiscally responsible manner, and that reform should reduce the current tax rate differences between corporate and pass-through entities while maintaining adequate forms of organization for businesses.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2013 Mr. Fleming (for himself, Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Carter , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Marino , Mr. Culberson , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Posey , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Stockman , and Mrs. Lummis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not cede this power to the President.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should retain its authority vested in article 1, section 8 of the Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not surrender its authority to establish the debt limit of the United States to the Executive Branch or allow the President to raise the debt ceiling unilaterally.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 361 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 28, 2013 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 relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

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 30, 2013, relating to any of the following: (1) A measure making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. (2) A measure relating to the public debt limit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, the House hereby: (1) takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto; and (2) concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment substituting for the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate amendment the text of H.R. 2642, as passed by the House, modified by the insertion of a new title IV consisting of the text of H.R. 3102, as passed by the House, with designations, short titles, and cross-references conformed accordingly.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 56 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 361 [Report No. 113–231] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 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 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

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 30, 2013, relating to any of the following: (1) A measure making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. (2) A measure relating to the public debt limit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, the House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto; and (2) concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment substituting for the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate amendment the text of H.R. 2642, as passed by the House, modified by the insertion of a new title IV consisting of the text of H.R. 3102, as passed by the House, with designations, short titles, and cross-references conformed accordingly.

September 26, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2013 Mr. Farenthold submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 26, 2014, as National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day .

Whereas September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ; Whereas pediatric bone cancers comprise 5 percent of all pediatric cancers; Whereas 5 year survival rates from metastasized pediatric bone cancers are only about 10 percent; Whereas a separate day to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer will help raise awareness of the disease in parents, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better survival rates; Whereas increased awareness may also help promote funding into pediatric bone cancer research where treatments and survival rates have been virtually unchanged for a quarter century; Whereas children with bone cancer courageously face painful and disfiguring surgeries, grueling physical therapy, the side effects from the harshest of chemotherapies, lost time from school, and the social stigma among teens physical disabilities, scars, hair loss, weight loss, and absence from school; Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with bone cancer face unique difficulties, including separation of family for extended periods of time during treatment, difficulties in providing parental guidance to the children in the family who are not afflicted with cancer, financial strains over several years, and the emotional strain of watching a child suffer through treatment and often die a painful death after years of struggling; Whereas the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation is working to raise research funds and awareness of pediatric bone cancer and now seeks this designation to continue the raising of public awareness of the extent and magnitude of the damages inflicted on families across the United States from pediatric bone cancer; and Whereas September 26, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (B) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of the devastating disease of pediatric bone cancer; and (C) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2013 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of World Alzheimer’s Month .

Whereas Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that impairs an individual’s memory, cognitive abilities, and behavior; Whereas Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia; Whereas approximately 35,600,000 individuals cope with dementia worldwide, with more than 5,000,000 living with Alzheimer’s in the United States; Whereas neurological research continues to lead to advances in the treatment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia; and Whereas World Alzheimer’s Month is recognized in September and serves to increase awareness about the disease, its impact on the lives of those affected by it, and the efforts of those seeking to cure Alzheimer’s: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Alzheimer’s Month ; (2) acknowledges the impact Alzheimer’s has on the lives of individuals worldwide and in the United States; and (3) acknowledges the progress and improvements neurological research has made in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 366 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 28, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with each of the two amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided between the two House amendments. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 61 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 366 [Report No. 113–238] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 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 Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with each of the two amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided between the two House amendments. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.

September 28, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 367 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 30, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendments to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House recede from its amendments and concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 2. 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 October 7, 2013.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 62 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 367 [Report No. 113–239] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 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 Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendments to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House recede from its amendments and concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 2. 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 October 7, 2013.

September 30, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 368 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 1 (legislative day, September 30), 2013 RESOLUTION Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

That the House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, (2) insists on its amendment, and (3) requests a conference with the Senate thereon. 2. Any motion pursuant to clause 4 of rule XXII relating to House Joint Resolution 59 may be offered only by the Majority Leader or his designee.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 63 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 368 [Report No. 113–240] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 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 Relating to consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.

That the House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, (2) insists on its amendment, and (3) requests a conference with the Senate thereon. 2. Any motion pursuant to clause 4 of rule XXII relating to House Joint Resolution 59 may be offered only by the Majority Leader or his designee.

September 30, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2013 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. George Miller of California , and Mrs. Lowey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of legislation to reopen the Government.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1164) the Government Shutdown Prevention Act. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any 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 Appropriations; (2) a proper amendment in the nature of a substitute providing a continuing resolution through November 15, 2013, consistent with the level of appropriations provided for by the engrossed Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, if offered by Representative Van Hollen of Maryland or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order except for those arising under clause 7 of rule XVI, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. If the amendment in the nature of a substitute referenced in the first section is offered and fails of adoption, then H.R. 1164 shall be referred to the Committee on Appropriations. 3. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1164.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2013 Mr. Pierluisi (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Bordallo , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Faleomavaega , and Mr. Sablan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to file, sign, and call up discharge petitions.

That clause 2 of rule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended as follows: (1) In paragraph (b), after Member each place it appears insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner . (2) In paragraph (c), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner and after Members each place it appears insert , Delegates, or Resident Commissioner . (3) In the fifth sentence of paragraph (c), after a majority of the total membership of the House , insert , plus all Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, . (4) In paragraph (d)(1), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner . (5) In paragraph (e)(2), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner .
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 375 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 10, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Honda , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mrs. Christensen , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. O’Rourke , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Enyart , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Bass , and Mr. Cartwright ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action relating to non-germane legislative matters.

Whereas the American Government was formed to establish a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty; Whereas Americans have a right to expect their Federal Government will be there for them when needed; Whereas the cost of a shutdown of Government operations has major, adverse, and lasting consequences on the economy, on people, and on workers; Whereas the legislative and executive branches are expected to resolve differences over budgetary and fiscal priorities in a responsible way; and Whereas conditioning the resolution of budgetary and fiscal disputes on the taking of action relating to non-germane legislative matters, including the repeal or modification of a duly enacted law, negatively impacts the ability to reach agreement and hurts the American economy and the persons who provide and depend upon the services of the Federal Government: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action relating to non-germane legislative matters, including the repeal or modification of a duly enacted law.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 376 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 10, 2013 Mr. Honda submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 233) to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 233) to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) a proper amendment in the nature of a substitute consistent with the bill (S. 1569, the Default Prevention Act of 2013 ) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until December 31, 2014, if offered by Representative Honda of California or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order except for those arising under clause 7 of rule XVI, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 233 as provided for in the first section of this resolution.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2013 Mr. Pitts (for himself, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Goodlatte , and Mr. Blumenauer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 October 11, 2013 The Committees on Agriculture and Ways and Means discharged and considered RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture’s administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the managers on the part of the House of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2642 (an Act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes) should advance provisions to repeal the Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas language as added by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and thus restore the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority to manage supplies of sugar throughout the marketing year to meet domestic demand at reasonable prices.
I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 11, 2013 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the managers on the part of the House of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2642 (an Act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes) should— (1) agree to provisions relating to a limitation on premium subsidy based on average adjusted gross income in excess of $750,000; (2) agree to provisions relating to a requirement for the Secretary to carry out a study on crop insurance and the impacts of an adjusted gross income limitation, as specified in paragraph (1); and (3) not agree to provisions relating to a delayed effective date.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 380 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 11, 2013 RESOLUTION Relating to consideration of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.

That it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order for the chair of the Committee on Agriculture or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 and agree to a conference with the Senate thereon. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Pitts of Pennsylvania or his designee and an opponent. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Ryan of Wisconsin or his designee and an opponent.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 67 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 380 [Report No. 113–244] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2013 Ms. Foxx , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Relating to consideration of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.

That it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order for the chair of the Committee on Agriculture or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 and agree to a conference with the Senate thereon. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 378) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Pitts of Pennsylvania or his designee and an opponent. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 379) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Ryan of Wisconsin or his designee and an opponent.

October 11, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 383 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 22, 2013 RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, former Member of the House for 15 terms and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred First, One Hundred Second and One Hundred Third Congresses.

That the House has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, former Member of the House for 15 terms and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred First, One Hundred Second and One Hundred Third Congresses. That in the death of the Honorable Thomas S. Foley the United States and the State of Washington have lost a valued and eminent public servant and citizen. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 384 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 22, 2013 RESOLUTION Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2013 Mr. Crowley (for himself and Mr. Roskam ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Whereas for millions of Indian Americans, Diwali (or Deepavali) is a time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge and peace; Whereas this year, 2013, many Members of Congress will celebrate Diwali in the United States Capitol for the first time; Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and others throughout the United States; Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, during which celebrants light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and pray for health, knowledge and peace; Whereas celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance; Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the lunar calendar and is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving and the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus; Whereas for Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the return of God following the vanquishing of demonic forces; Whereas for Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day on which the sixth founding Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, was released from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; Whereas for Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras (founders of the Jain philosophy); and Whereas Diwali is a celebration of great importance in Indian American communities throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali; (2) in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion; (3) recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world; and (4) acknowledges and supports the relationship of collaboration and respect between the United States and India.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 387 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2013 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Meng , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Vela , Ms. Chu , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Clay , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Fattah , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Keating , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. McDermott , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Nolan , Ms. Bass , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mrs. Ellmers , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Moran , Mr. Honda , Mr. Weber of Texas , Ms. Clarke , Ms. Esty , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Slaughter , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Moore , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Titus , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Jenkins , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Speier , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , and Ms. Matsui ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.

Whereas most girls subjected to commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking come from a broken child welfare system or are runaway youth that were subsequently preyed upon by exploiters and traffickers; Whereas it is important to provide education for family, friends, and neighbors to understand that these girls are victims; Whereas survivors of domestic trafficking need support in their efforts to raise awareness on identifying trafficked girls and the systems of support that such girls require to heal from the complex trauma of sexual violence and exploitation; Whereas the same protections and supports available to victims of child abuse should be extended to child victims of trafficking; and Whereas exploited and trafficked girls are not bad girls or child prostitutes , but are victims of systemized rape who need the same legal supports and protections other rape victims are afforded: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports efforts to— (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States; and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.