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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 735 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 18, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered 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. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, 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. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 115 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 735 [Report No. 114–571] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2016 Mr. Byrne , 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. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered 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. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, 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. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further 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.

May 17, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 738 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2016 Mr. Carson of Indiana (for himself, Mr. Visclosky , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Rokita , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Messer , Mr. Bucshon , and Mr. Young of Indiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Commemorating The Greatest Spectacle in Racing , the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and recognizing the groundbreaking impact the race has had on the Nation and the sport of automobile racing.

Whereas, on Sunday, May 29, 2016, the Indianapolis 500 will mark its 100th running; Whereas the first Indianapolis 500 was held on May 30, 1911, when engineer Ray Harroun drove his single-seater Marmon Wasp to victory, winning the race at an average speed of 74 miles per hour in 6 hours and 42 minutes; Whereas an estimated 80,000 spectators turned out for the first Indianapolis 500; Whereas the Indianapolis 500 was not run in 1917 and 1918 during World War I, and, instead, the track was used as an aviation depot by the United States Military; Whereas in 1925, Pete DePaolo became the first driver to average more than 100 mph for 500 miles, winning at 101.1 mph in a supercharged Duesenberg; Whereas the town of Speedway, Indiana, was created on July 14, 1926, and was to be horseless , reflecting its commitment to industry, transportation, and progress; Whereas Louis Meyer won his third Indianapolis 500 in 1936, and established the tradition of drinking milk in the winner’s circle; Whereas the Indianapolis 500 suspended racing once again from 1942–1945 during the United States participation in World War II; Whereas in 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first female driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and in 2005, Danica Patrick became the first female to lead the Indianapolis 500; Whereas in 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the first African-American to qualify for the Indianapolis 500; Whereas the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the Indianapolis 500, is estimated to have a regional economic impact of more than $500 million annually; Whereas the Indianapolis 500 attracts viewers from around the world with the race being broadcast to fans in nearly every country; and Whereas the Indianapolis 500 is the most attended single-day sporting event on Earth with estimated crowds of 400,000 people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House— (1) commemorates the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 and over a century as one of the world’s premier racing events; (2) congratulates the Indianapolis 500 for its contributions to international automobile racing; and (3) commends the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and hundreds of racing teams, including the team owner, driver, team manager, and pit crew, which work together each year to conduct a world-class race that captures the attention of viewers around the world.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2016 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating Dr. and Mrs. David and Valerie Hodge on a successful 10-year tenure as President of Miami University.

Whereas through President Hodge’s leadership Miami University advanced its reputation for an exceptionally strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, being ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 1 or No. 2 public university in this category over the past 6 years; Whereas Miami University has welcomed evermore accomplished incoming students from a wider and more diverse pool of prospective students while greatly expanding the role of career services to better prepare and create more opportunities for its graduates; Whereas under the guidance of the President, Miami has launched major curricular changes that emphasize experiential, active learning with an emphasis on undergraduate research and study abroad; Whereas President Hodge embraced a new role for Miami Regionals in providing baccalaureate degrees appropriate for students and the region; Whereas President Hodge led the creation of the Miami Access Initiative, in order to make Miami an affordable offer for all Ohioans; Whereas President Hodge opened the first centralized geothermal facility improving campus sustainability and reducing Miami's carbon footprint; Whereas President Hodge opened the new Farmer School of Business, the Engineering complex, and the Voice of America Learning Center while completely remodeling Presser, Kreger and Shideler Halls to provide first-class facilities to accommodate active student learning; Whereas President Hodge is responsible for enriching student life dramatically with the dedication of the Armstrong Student Center and the renovation and construction of a number of residence halls; and Whereas President Hodge emphasized creative innovation to significantly improve operations and reduce costs, including a campus-wide 25-percent reduction in energy use per square foot, leading to Miami being named the most efficient university in the Nation for producing high quality results: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Dr. and Mrs. David and Valerie Hodge for their successful tenure leading Miami University over the last decade; and (2) recognizes that Dr. and Mrs. David and Valerie Hodge leave behind a significant legacy of success that have benefitted the lives of countless students, and positioned Miami as a premier Ohio institution of higher education.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 741 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2016 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Honda , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. McCollum , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy of the United States and expressing support for designation of September as Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month .

Whereas an estimated 1,400,000 nonprofit organizations operate in the United States; Whereas the nonprofit sector continues to expand in size and scope; Whereas nonprofits contribute nearly $1,000,000,000,000 to the United States economy annually; Whereas nonprofits serve a vital role in facilitating charitable giving and social action; Whereas the combined donations and volunteer hours of individuals to nonprofit organizations are valued at hundreds of billions of dollars; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of nonprofits to the communities they serve, the issues they support, and the economy of the United States; and (2) supports the designation of Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 742 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 24, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, 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 Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print 114–54 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate. 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 Energy and Commerce. 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. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, 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 114–53 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 Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 117 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 742 [Report No. 114–590] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2016 Mr. Woodall , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, 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 Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print 114-54 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate. 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 Energy and Commerce. 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. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, 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 114-53 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 Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

May 23, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 743 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 24, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That (a) 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. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. (b) During consideration of the bill for amendment— (1) each amendment, other than amendments provided for in paragraph (2), shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; (2) no pro forma amendment shall be in order except that the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees may offer up to 10 pro forma amendments each at any point for the purpose of debate; and (3) the chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. (c) When the committee rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, 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. 2. Section 508 of H.R. 5055 shall be considered to be a spending reduction account for purposes of section 3(d) of House Resolution 5. 3. During consideration of H.R. 5055 pursuant to this resolution, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 118 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 743 [Report No. 114–591] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2016 Mr. Newhouse , 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. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That (a) 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. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. (b) During consideration of the bill for amendment— (1) each amendment, other than amendments provided for in paragraph (2), shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; (2) no pro forma amendment shall be in order except that the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees may offer up to 10 pro forma amendments each at any point for the purpose of debate; and (3) the chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. (c) When the committee rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, 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. 2. Section 508 of H.R. 5055 shall be considered to be a spending reduction account for purposes of section 3(d) of House Resolution 5. 3. During consideration of H.R. 5055 pursuant to this resolution, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.

May 23, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 745 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 24, 2016 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Fattah , Mr. Payne , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Meehan , Mr. MacArthur , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Congratulating Einstein Healthcare Network on their 150th anniversary.

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Einstein Healthcare Network on their 150th anniversary and recognizes the significance of this milestone; and (2) commends Einstein Healthcare Network for their high-quality medical care services to the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2016 Mr. Jones submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism.

Whereas Iran has sponsored terrorism, including the 1996 Khobar Towers attacks, the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Lebanon, the 1998 attacks on two United States Embassies in Africa, a 1990 assassination in New York City, and various other attacks; Whereas the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Lebanon killed 220 Marines of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines based in Camp Lejeune; Whereas section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 allows assets of Iran held in the United States to be available for paying judgments relating to Iran-sponsored terrorism; and Whereas United States law firms represented Iran in Bank Markazi v. Peterson before the United States Supreme Court thus assisting efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that United States law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2016 Mr. Deutch (for himself, Mr. Posey , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Murphy of Florida , and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 25 as National Moonshot Day and recognizing the importance of conquering scientific challenges from medicine to space and beyond.

Whereas, on May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave a historic speech before a Joint Session of Congress announcing his goal of putting a man on the Moon by the end of the decade; Whereas Kennedy stated, Now it is time to take longer strides—time for a great new American enterprise—time for this nation to take a clearly leading role in space achievement, which in many ways may hold the key to our future on Earth ; Whereas the successes of the Apollo program proved that when United States citizens unite behind a common goal, even when that goal requires longer strides , we can accomplish anything; Whereas Kennedy also stated, I believe we possess all the resources and talents necessary. But the facts of the matter are that we have never made the national decisions or marshaled the national resources required for such leadership. We have never specified long-range goals on an urgent time schedule, or managed our resources and our time so as to insure their fulfillment ; Whereas all across the Nation, there are youth waiting to be inspired to develop and dedicate their talents toward the next great challenges just as President Kennedy inspired a generation to achieve the goal of sending astronauts to the Moon; Whereas without similar dedication, attention, and leadership we will fail as a country to inspire and recruit the next generation to do the important work ahead from medicine to space and beyond; Whereas, as part of a renewed focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), making tangible connections between their classwork and the future of the Nation would help many students understand the importance of their education and work; and Whereas May 25 is the anniversary of the day President John F. Kennedy set the United States on a course to the Moon and would be an appropriate date to designate as National Moonshot Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Moonshot Day ; (2) recognizes the vital importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in planting the seeds of inspiration and ambition in today’s students so that they further the Nation’s history of dedication to scientific advances with future Moonshot projects; and (3) encourages parents and educators across the country to use National Moonshot Day as a day to inspire children to think about the successes of the prior scientific achievements and the challenges facing the Nation, and to make direct connections between their classwork and potential for solutions to the most pressing problems.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 751 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 26, 2016 RESOLUTION Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution— (a) the House hereby takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–56; and (b) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 120 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 751 [Report No. 114–595] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2016 Mr. Cole , 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 Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution— (a) the House hereby takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-56; and (b) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

May 25, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 753 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2016 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Thompson of California , Mrs. Lawrence , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Lee , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Fudge ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2016, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year, more than— (1) 32,000 people in the United States are killed and 80,000 are injured by gunfire; (2) 11,000 people in the United States are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 21,000 people in the United States commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 people in the United States are killed in accidental shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more people of the United States have died from guns in the United States than on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by 1 count in 2015 in the United States, there were— (1) 372 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 64 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas, every 70 minutes, 1 person in the United States under 25 years of age dies because of gun violence, and more than 6,300 such individuals die annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age while standing in a Chicago park; Whereas, on June 2, 2016, on what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 19th birthday, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to Hadiya and other victims of gun violence and their loved ones; and Whereas June 2016 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 755 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2016 Mr. Jones submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. On the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way. There is no more sacred duty than to honor those who pay the ultimate sacrifice, so the moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House or his designee. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 758 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2016 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. DeFazio , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Meng , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Keating , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

That rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Permanent Select Committee on Aging 12. There is established a Permanent Select Committee on Aging which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction— (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of the older American, including but not limited to income maintenance, poverty, housing, health (including medical research), welfare, employment, education, recreation, and long-term care; (2) to study the use of all practicable means and methods of encouraging the development of public and private programs and policies which will assist the older American in taking a full part in national life and which will encourage the utilization of the knowledge, skills, special aptitudes, and abilities of older Americans to contribute to a better quality of life for all Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage the coordination of both governmental and private programs designed to deal with problems of aging; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President or by the White House Conference on aging relation to programs or policies affecting older Americans. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 759 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2016 Mr. Foster submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Whereas the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), created in 1957 for the purpose of assisting states in the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, plays a critical role in the global nuclear security regime; Whereas the agency’s activities in nuclear security date back to the 1970s when the agency began providing ad hoc training courses in physical protection; Whereas these responsibilities expanded following the collapse of the former Soviet Union, reports of nuclear smuggling in the late 1990s, and again after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001; Whereas the agency established the Nuclear Security Fund to assist countries in protecting their nuclear and radiological materials and facilities; Whereas the agency’s nuclear security efforts are sustained by its technical expertise, experience, transparency, and confidentiality; Whereas rogue regimes and clandestine organizations continue to exhibit the ambition to acquire nuclear materials that can be used to build crude radiological and nuclear weapons; Whereas the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security relies almost exclusively on voluntary funding, which is inherently unpredictable and inconsistent; and Whereas the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, issued an Action Plan on April 1, 2016, citing the agency’s need for “reliable and sufficient resources”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) maintains that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe; (2) reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials; and (3) encourages the United States and other member states of the IAEA to take steps to ensure that the IAEA has the resources needed to successfully carry out its duties, including— (A) supporting the IAEA to continue convening ministerial meetings on nuclear security to promote political commitment; (B) contributing to the implementation of the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Plan through reliable and sufficient resources; (C) providing appropriate political, technical, and financial support to the Nuclear Security Fund; and (D) developing a comprehensive strategy to encourage non-state, private sector contributions to the Nuclear Security Fund.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2016 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Whereas on the last Monday of May, our Nation observes Memorial Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who died in the service of their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families is unparalleled; Whereas the civilian population of the United States has the honor and privilege of being protected by the active duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists; Whereas the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans have risked life and limb to protect the American people and uphold the rights and freedoms of the people of the United States; Whereas the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents make the same sacrifices as those who have full voting rights in Congress; Whereas approximately 30,000 veterans are residents of the District of Columbia and lack full voting rights in Congress; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, and have served in every war since; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam War, more than 10 States; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean War, more than 8 States; Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, more than 3 States; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, more than 4 States; Whereas 192,406 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans are denied full voting representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas Congress should pass H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admission Act, which would grant full and equal voting representation and control over local affairs to the residents of the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 31, 2016 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring in praise and remembrance the wonderful achievements in academic, athletic and humanitarian distinction of Quincy Williams.

Whereas, on December 3, 2014, 17-year-old Quincy Williams passed away, unable to survive fatal injuries resulting from an automobile accident; Whereas, Mr. Williams was born February 22, 1997, in Houston, Texas; Whereas, he remained a native of Houston, Texas; Whereas, Mr. Williams was a talented young man who was well revered as a beacon of light by his peers; Whereas, Mr. Williams was affectionately called by his parents a Junior , and was one of the most outgoing, lovable kids that a parent could ever want; Whereas, his family, the love and strength of Mr. Williams, is very proud of his achievements and commitment to his high school career; Whereas, he was one of the world’s best comedians, and had the ability to make anyone who came into contact with him laugh; Whereas, his love and compassion was infectious and contagious to all that came into contact with him; Whereas, although young in body, Mr. Williams was old in song, as he was a profound lover of any and all Motown Performers and would listen to them regularly; Whereas, Mr. Williams’s passion was to play football and run track, and while at Andy DeKaney High School he became branded as the Soul Brother of his football team; Whereas, all who knew Mr. Williams admired his prowess for presentation, deeming him one of the sharpest brothers you’d meet; Whereas, his family and many admirers genuinely celebrate Mr. Williams’s life and outstanding contributions; Whereas, Mr. Williams cultivated his efforts, positioning himself to successfully matriculate in May of 2016; and, but for his ill-fated passing, would by all accounts have celebrated his well-deserved accomplishments with his family as a milestone achievement in his young life; Whereas, there is no doubt Mr. Williams would have realized countless ambitions, his family and friends are left to accept that his dreams of immeasurable magnitude now rest with him; Whereas, this young man worked hard for his successes and accomplishments, and one cannot think of a more solemn manner of celebrating his life than to honor his efforts by recognizing the triumphs for which he so passionately sought and achieved; and Whereas, the Williams family should be thanked for their dedication in raising their son and his contributions to the future of this Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives does hereby honor in praise, on behalf of the Williams family, Quincy Gemal Williams as a graduate of the Andy DeKaney High School of the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas; and (2) the House of Representatives does hereby honor in remembrance the wonderful achievements in academic, athletic and humanitarian distinction of Quincy Gemal Williams on behalf of his loving family, dedicated teammates, loyal friends and inspired community.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2016 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Nadler , Ms. DeGette , Ms. Speier , Ms. DelBene , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , and Ms. Slaughter ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

That the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce established pursuant to House Resolution 461, agreed to October 7, 2015, is hereby terminated.