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IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2015 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of August 22, 2015, as national Chuck Brown Day and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2012, at the age of 75, was a District of Columbia resident most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that Washington, DC, has always been the hometown of talented artists such as Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown's musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown's hit Bustin' Loose with his group the Soul Searchers was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for 4 weeks in 1979; Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love , from his album entitled We Got This , and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005; Whereas Chuck Brown's go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown has influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the Capitol grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street near the Howard Theatre and a park in Northeast DC for Chuck Brown; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multi-talented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2015, is Chuck Brown’s birthday and would be an appropriate date to designate as Chuck Brown Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day , and honors Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 395 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Bera (for himself, Mr. Higgins , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Israel , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Holding , Mr. Costa , Mr. Smith of Washington , Ms. Meng , Mr. Engel , Mr. Deutch , and Mr. Olson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commemorating the Republic of India’s Independence Day and recognizing United States-India relations on India’s National Day.

Whereas, on August 15, 1947, India attained independence following an independence movement noted for nonviolent resistance; Whereas on said day, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi; Whereas members of India's numerous ethnic groups, minorities, and religions including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all participate in the celebration of independence day; Whereas with over 1,200,000,000 people, the Republic of India is the largest democracy in the world; Whereas the people of the United States and the people of India maintain a shared commitment to building democratic institutions; Whereas the United States and India continue to pursue a strategic partnership based on common interests and shared commitments to freedom, democracy, pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law; Whereas the United States and India have balanced, growing, and mutually beneficial trade and investment ties that create jobs in both countries; Whereas on this 68th anniversary of India’s independence, expressing appreciation to Americans of Indian descent for their great contributions to United States society; and Whereas Americans of Indian descent continue to enrich all sectors of public life in the United States, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 68th anniversary of India’s independence; (2) celebrates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States; (3) calls for the continued strengthening of relations between the United States and the Republic of India; and (4) remains committed to fostering and advancing the strategic partnership between the United States and India in the future.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Ms. Herrera Beutler (for herself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , and Mr. Newhouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding preserving the rights of employers and employees regarding coverage through association health plans.

Whereas for decades association health plans have provided employers and employees with access to high-quality, affordable coverage; Whereas this coverage should be preserved as it meets the goal of ensuring access to quality, affordable health care; and Whereas the Affordable Care Act should not be interpreted by the Federal Government and State governments in a way that destroys health insurance markets: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government and State governments should carry out the law in a way that preserves the rights of employers and employees to maintain health insurance coverage through association health plans; and (2) the Affordable Care Act should not be construed to supersede State law that establishes, implements, or continues in effect any standard or requirement solely relating to health insurance issuers in connection with association health plans except to the extent that such standard or requirement prevents the application of an explicit requirement of Federal law.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Jones submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , Oversight and Government Reform , and Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should consider legislation to protect traditional marriage and prevent taxpayer funding of abortion.

Whereas the United States of America was founded upon Judeo-Christian principles, and even today many Americans believe that our strength comes from these principles; Whereas the creator is explicitly mentioned in the Declaration of Independence as endowing us with all of our rights; Whereas the Supreme Court recently legalized nationwide same-sex marriage in the case of Obergefell et al. v. Hodges; Whereas the Court’s decision invalidated the wishes of States that prohibited same-sex marriage; Whereas over 50,000,000 unborn children have been aborted in the years after abortion was legalized as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade; Whereas Planned Parenthood Federation of America, America’s largest abortion provider, receives over $500,000,000 of Federal funding annually; Whereas senior officials of Planned Parenthood were recently recorded facilitating the sale of fetal body parts from aborted babies in violation of Federal law; Whereas in Jeremiah 1:5 the Bible reads Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee. ; and Whereas in 1 Timothy 4:1–5 the Bible reads Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls upon the Speaker to encourage committee chairs to schedule the following legislation for immediate committee consideration, then follow through with scheduling votes on the House floor if they are reported favorably by their respective committees: (1) H.R. 2802, the First Amendment Defense Act, introduced by Mr. Labrador of Idaho. (2) H. Res. 359, Providing that the House of Representatives disagrees with the majority opinion in Obergefell et al. v. Hodges, and for other purposes, introduced by Mr. King of Iowa. (3) H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, introduced by Ms. Black of Tennessee. (4) H.R. 3197, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2015, introduced by Ms. Black of Tennessee.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq.

Whereas Saddam Hussein's campaign of genocide against Iraq’s Kurdish community began in the 1960s and that 4,500 Kurdish villages were destroyed between 1976 and 1988; Whereas the campaign of genocide against Iraq’s Kurdish community included the deportation and disappearances of Faily Kurds in the 1970s and 1980s, the murder of 8,000 Kurdish men and boys from the Barzani tribe in 1983, the use of chemical weapons in the late 1980s in the Anfal operation and notably at Halabja; Whereas during the Anfal campaign of genocide in 1987 to 1988 almost 200,000 Kurds perished or disappeared, families were torn apart; Whereas this year marks the 27th anniversary of the attacks on Halabja and other Kurdish towns when Iraqi planes used poison gas to kill thousands of Iraqi Kurds in gross violation of the international conventions against the use of chemical weapons; Whereas, on September 9, 1988, the United States Senate passed the Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 calling for sanctions against Iraq after the use of chemical weapons on the Kurds; Whereas the Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 acknowledged that the Iraqi army has undertaken a campaign to depopulate the Kurdish regions of Iraq by destroying all Kurdish villages in large part of northern Iraq and by killing the civilian populations (Section 2, subsection 3). Iraq’s campaign against the Kurdish people appears to constitute an act of genocide (Section 2, subsection 7) ; Whereas, on February 28, 2013, the British Parliament passed a resolution recognizing the Kurdish genocide; and Whereas recognition by the United States Government of the campaign of genocide against the Iraqi Kurds will send to the world a message of support for international conventions and human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and deplores the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq; (2) calls on the United States Government to recognize the campaign of genocide committed against the Kurdish people in Iraq; (3) urges international organizations to do the same; and (4) reaffirms its commitment to the friendship between the United States and the Kurdish people in Iraq.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Wittman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75 th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary.

Whereas the Virginia General Assembly, with Professor Donald W. Davis of the College of William & Mary, envisioned a center for marine research and education in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Whereas the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (referred to in this preamble as VIMS ), originally known as the Virginia Fisheries Laboratory, began operation in 1940; Whereas the early work of VIMS assured the future of the fishery industry in Virginia by improving the general knowledge of the resources of fisheries so that they might be properly conserved and managed, and by meeting the need for training in practical marine biology; Whereas VIMS is now the home of the School of Marine Sciences of the College of William & Mary, a university research and teaching center with a strong element of public service, and is the leading marine center that focuses on estuarine and coastal environments in the nation; and Whereas VIMS continues to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States by advancing the frontiers of marine science and sharing the knowledge gained through research with the users and stewards of the environment and future scientists: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the College of William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on the 75 th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science; and (2) expresses appreciation for the 75 years of service to the environment by the faculty, staff, and students of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Sciences of the College of William & Mary.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 406 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2015 Mr. Brooks of Alabama (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa.

Whereas the United States House of Representatives brought widespread awareness to the plight of people with albinism in East Africa, where many shamans promote the deplorable belief that people with albinism are less than human, and use their body parts as charms in occult rituals, by passing H. Res. 1088 on March 10, 2010; Whereas widespread awareness and public outcry in recent years has led to improvements in the lives of people living with albinism in East Africa; Whereas challenges still exist, and our continued support of people with albinism in East Africa is needed; Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council passed resolution 23/13 on June 13, 2013, calling for an end to attacks and discrimination against people with albinism and further urged States to adopt specific measures to protect and preserve the rights to life and security of persons with albinism ; Whereas United Nations reports indicate that many albinos in Tanzania have been murdered since 2000 and their dismembered body parts have been sold for hundreds to thousands of dollars to be used as charms in rituals, many persons with albinism have been attacked resulting in dismemberment, and grave robbers have exhumed graves seeking limbs and bodies of persons with albinism to sell; Whereas many people with albinism still lack access to medical services especially for skin cancer and vision problems from which they suffer at higher rates than people without albinism; and Whereas many people with albinism in East Africa remain highly marginalized and consequently have little access to education, skills training, jobs, and entrepreneurship opportunities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the governments of East Africa that have made advances in improving the lives of people with albinism; (2) urges that the United States Government should work with the governments of East Africa and non-governmental organizations to address violence against people with albinism; (3) calls upon governments in East Africa to continue to work to ensure the right to life, the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment of people with albinism; (4) calls upon governments in East Africa to take appropriate measures to prevent attacks by investigating and prosecuting those individuals who kill, assault, persecute, or discriminate against people with albinism to the full extent of law; (5) calls upon governments in East Africa to adopt specific measures to promote access to adequate health care, employment, education, and justice for individuals with albinism; and (6) calls upon governments in East Africa to work closely together to take measures against human trafficking of people with albinism across state borders.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2015 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea and expressing the shared vision of the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Korea for a continued prosperous relationship.

Whereas the year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1945; Whereas the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving liberation serve as a testament of the Republic of Korea’s enduring strength; Whereas the Mutual Defense Treaty, signed in Washington, DC, on October 1, 1953, between the United States and the Republic of Korea, has led to more than 62 years of a strong alliance; Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are historic allies that share many common values and objectives through security, economic growth, and prosperity; Whereas the United States recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to our nation; Whereas the United States is proud to honor important ethnic holidays, including the goals and ideals of Independence Day in the Republic of Korea; Whereas the United States applauds the Korean-American community for the important role it plays in the United States-Korean relationship; and Whereas we express and reaffirm deep friendship with the Korean people, and believe that strong bilateral relations is mutually beneficial and important for United States national priorities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea; and (2) recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to the United States.
IV House Calendar No. 56 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 408 [Report No. 114–256] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2015 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 64) disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 64) disapproving of the agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) ten hours of debate equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means; (2) a final period of debate which shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (3) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon receipt of a message from the Senate transmitting House Joint Resolution 61 with a Senate amendment to the text thereof consisting only of the text of House Joint Resolution 64 as passed by the House, the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table House Joint Resolution 61, with the Senate amendment to the text thereof and any amendment to the title thereof, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment or amendments.

September 8, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2015 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude certain organizations from the definition of earmark.

That clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following: Such term shall not include a provision or report language providing, authorizing or recommending any such specific amount to an entity that is— (1) a non-profit corporation that is (or has any subsidiary that is) a federally chartered corporation; and (2) determined by the chair, in consultation with the ranking member, of the Committee on Appropriations to have main focus on character development, mentoring, education, or training of individuals who have not attained 19 years of age. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 411 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 10, 2015 RESOLUTION Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.

Whereas section 135(h)(1) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as enacted by section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, defined the term agreement as meaning an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran that includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether it is legally binding or not, including any joint comprehensive plan of action entered into or made between Iran and any other parties, and any additional materials related thereto, including annexes, appendices, codicils, side agreements, implementing materials, documents, and guidance, technical or other understandings, and any related agreements, whether entered into or implemented prior to the agreement or to be entered into or implemented in the future. ; Whereas section C(14) of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action requires Iran to implement the Roadmap for Clarification of Past and Present Outstanding Issues regarding Iran’s Nuclear Program (referred to as the Roadmap ) which was agreed to with the IAEA; Whereas the Roadmap identifies two separate, confidential agreements between the IAEA and Iran, one to address remaining outstanding issues related to Possible Military Dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program, and another regarding the issue of Parchin ; Whereas both of those agreements constitute side agreements within the meaning of section 135(h)(1); Whereas section 135(a)(1)(A) requires the President to transmit the agreement, including any side agreements, as defined by section 135(h)(1) to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership; Whereas the Executive Communication numbered 2307 and captioned A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a letter and attachments satisfying all requirements of Sec. 135(a) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114–17), as received July 19, 2015 , did not include the text of either side agreement with the IAEA; and Whereas the President has not subsequently transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership the text of the separate agreements identified in the Roadmap: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 because the communication from the President did not constitute the agreement as defined by section 135(h)(1) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; and (2) the period for review by Congress of nuclear agreements with Iran under section 135(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 has not commenced because the agreement has not yet been transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 412 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 10, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.

That 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. 411) finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3461) to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. 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) three hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3460) to suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran. 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) two hours of debate, with 30 minutes controlled by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee, 30 minutes controlled by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee, and one hour controlled by the Minority Leader or her designee; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2015 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. King of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2015 as Campus Fire Safety Month .

Whereas recent student-related housing fires in South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and other schools across the country have tragically cut short the lives of some of the youth of our Nation; Whereas since January 2000, at least 169 people, including students, parents, and children have died in campus-related fires; Whereas approximately 87 percent of these deaths have occurred in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a majority of the students across the Nation live in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings where the fire safety systems have been compromised or disabled by the occupants; Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire alarm systems and smoke alarms provide the necessary early warning to occupants and the fire department of a fire so that appropriate action can be taken; Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire sprinkler systems are a highly effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early stages, protecting the lives of the building's occupants; Whereas many students are living in off-campus occupancies, Greek housing, and residence halls that are not adequately protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems and automatic fire alarm systems or adequate smoke alarms; Whereas it is recognized that fire safety education is an effective method of reducing the occurrence of fires and reducing the resulting loss of life and property damage; Whereas students are not routinely receiving effective fire safety education throughout their entire college career; Whereas it is vital to educate the future generation of our Nation about the importance of fire safety behavior so that these behaviors can help to ensure their safety during their college years and beyond; and Whereas by developing a generation of fire-safe adults, future loss of life from fires can be significantly reduced: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the establishment of Campus Fire Safety Month ; (2) encourages schools and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students throughout the school year; and (3) encourages schools and municipalities to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 415 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2015 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular order should be restored in the House and Senate.

1. Requiring regular order in the House and Senate It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it should not be in order to consider a bill or resolution in the House unless each committee to which the bill or resolution is referred— (A) had a hearing on the bill or resolution at which amendments were permitted to be offered and debated and a vote was taken on each amendment offered and on final passage, and (B) filed a report with respect to the bill or resolution; (2) a conference report should not be filed in the House unless— (A) the conference committee held at least 3 meetings in which all members of the conference committee were allowed to be present, (B) all items of difference between the House and Senate were addressed, voted on, and resolved by the full conference committee membership, and (C) printed or electronic copies of the conference report and the accompanying joint explanatory statement were available to Members and Delegates for at least 48 hours prior to filing; (3) the House and Senate should schedule simultaneous 5-day work weeks in Washington and district work periods; and (4) every bill brought to committee should be open to amendment and every bill brought to the floor of the House for a vote should be considered under an open rule.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2015 Mr. Simpson (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Gosar , Ms. Speier , Mr. Babin , Mr. Burgess , and Mr. Harper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives recognizing community water fluoridation as one of the great public health initiatives on its 70th anniversary.

Whereas fluoridation of community water supplies is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proclaimed community water fluoridation as one of ten great public health achievements of the 20th century; and Whereas studies prove water fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing dental decay by at least 25 percent in children and adults, even in the of era widespread availability of fluoride from other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes community water fluoridation as a vitally important public health initiative on its 70th anniversary.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2015 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Amodei , Mr. Babin , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Crawford , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Jones , Mr. Perry , Mr. Ratcliffe , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , and Mr. Yoho ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Impeaching Regina McCarthy, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That Regina McCarthy, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate: Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States of America in the name of itself and of the people of the United States of America, against Regina McCarthy, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against her for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I Regina McCarthy, while Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, committed perjury before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives on July 29, 2015, in violation of section 1621 of title 18, United States Code. Wherefore, Administrator Regina McCarthy, by such conduct, is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office and disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. Article II Regina McCarthy, while Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, made false statements before the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives on July 9, 2015, in violation of section 1001 of title 18, United States Code. Wherefore, Administrator Regina McCarthy, by such conduct, is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office and disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States. Article III Regina McCarthy, while Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, made false statements before the Committee on the Environment and Public Works of the United States Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on February 4, 2015, in violation of section 1001 of title 18, United States Code. Wherefore, Administrator Regina McCarthy, by such conduct, is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office and disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2015 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself and Mr. Hastings ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15, 2015, through September 21, 2015, as Balance Awareness Week .

Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult 4 or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates “Balance Awareness Week” to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients recognize their symptoms and encouraging them to seek help from a qualified vestibular specialist; and Whereas the week of September 15, 2015, through September 21, 2015, would be an appropriate week to designate as “Balance Awareness Week”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Balance Awareness Week”; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 421 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 17, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon passage of H.R. 3134 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 764 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3134, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 4. Upon passage of H.R. 3504 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 1603 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3504, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 5. House Resolution 408 is laid on the table.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 59 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 421 [Report No. 114–262] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2015 Ms. Foxx , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon passage of H.R. 3134 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 764 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3134, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 4. Upon passage of H.R. 3504 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 1603 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3504, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 5. House Resolution 408 is laid on the table.

September 16, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2015 Mr. Perry submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series.

Whereas, on Saturday, August 29, 2015, the Red Land Little League team won the United States championship at the Little League Baseball World Series, defeating a versatile and dynamic team from Pearland, Texas, with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning to win 3–2; Whereas, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, the Red Land Little League team competed against the Kitasuna Little League team from Tokyo, Japan, in the 69th Annual Little League World Series championship and set the record for the most runs scored in the first inning with 10 runs; Whereas the Red Land Little League is the first York County team to win a national Little League championship and the first team from Pennsylvania to win the national Little League championship since 1990; Whereas the Red Land Little League team is comprised of: Camden Walter, Braden Kolmansberger, Dylan Rodenhaber, Adam Cramer, Jaden Henline, Chayton Krauss, Kaden Peifer, Cole Wagner, Zack Sooy, Jake Cubbler, Jarrett Wisman, Bailey Wirt, and Ethan Phillips; Whereas the Red Land Little League team is managed by Tom Peifer and coached by J.K. Kolmansberger and Bret Wagner, among others; and Whereas the Red Land Little League team has brought tremendous excitement, pride, and honor to the city of Lewisberry, the county of York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors the Red Land Little League team and its loyal fans, affectionately known as the “Red Sea”, on the performance of the team at the 69th Little League World Series championship; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the team; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty, support, and countless hours of volunteerism for the Red Land Little League team throughout the season.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2015 Mr. Honda (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to protect House employees from employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.

That clause 9 of rule XXIII (known as the Code of Official Conduct) is amended by inserting actual or perceived before race and by inserting sexual orientation or gender identity, before disability .