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IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 28 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2015 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself, Mr. Joyce , and Mr. King of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to eliminate or reduce levels of door-to-door delivery service by the conversion of millions of home and businesses to centralized delivery or curbside and require those who wish to retain their door service to pay a delivery tax; Whereas reduced levels of service will have an immediate impact on current year revenue and a long-term impact on the viability of a business inevitably causing a larger drop in revenue from service cuts than from the estimated savings of elimination or reducing door delivery; Whereas door delivery is a vital service that the American people have relied on since the 1860s in both rural and urban areas and ensures the security of mail and packages; Whereas voluntary conversion of businesses in 2013 equated to a mere 0.8 percent of voluntary conversions confirming that businesses depend on in-person contact with letter carriers to ensure transactional security and initiate new business and revenue for the Postal Service; Whereas millions of Americans will be forced to retrieve their daily mail and packages from a centralized location removing the daily convenience for Americans in receiving checks, medications and other essential items; and Whereas eliminating or reducing door delivery services will serve as a hindrance for the elderly and disabled who will be forced to retrieve their mail and packages and be required to submit to a cumbersome application process in order to opt out of the requirement: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all businesses and residential customers.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 32 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2015 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. Honda , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Bera , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.

Whereas Diwali, also referred to as the festival of lights , is an Indian holiday that also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year; Whereas Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, the awareness of one’s inner light, the dispelling of ignorance, and bringing peace and joy through the awakening gained from this higher knowledge; Whereas the holiday of Diwali is observed in America, and across the globe, by Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists; Whereas as one of the world’s oldest religious holidays, Diwali serves not only as a time for celebration, but also as a time for communities and families to come together in spiritual enlightenment; Whereas the practice of Diwali has survived political, economic and social changes throughout history, while always carrying the universal symbolism of the victory of light, goodness, knowledge, and truth; Whereas the United States Postal Service, through the decisions of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, has issued stamps for other popular holidays in the United States, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Eid; Whereas the United States Postal Service is yet to issue a stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali; and Whereas issuing a postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 38 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 21, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 161) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 161) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes. 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 3 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 38 [Report No. 114–3] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 20, 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. 161) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 161) to provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes. 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.

January 20, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 39 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 21, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Nunnelee to rank immediately after Mr. Womack. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Garrett; Mr. Diaz-Balart; Mr. Cole; Mr. McClintock; Mrs. Black; Mr. Rokita; Mr. Woodall; Mrs. Blackburn; Mrs. Hartzler; Mr. Rice of South Carolina; Mr. Stutzman; Mr. Sanford; Mr. Schock; Mr. Womack; Mr. Brat; Mr. Blum; Mr. Mooney of West Virginia; Mr. Grothman; Mr. Palmer; Mr. Moolenaar; and Mr. Westerman.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 40 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 21, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Ms. Adams, Ms. Graham, and Mr. Ashford. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Yarmuth (to rank immediately after Mr. Van Hollen), Mr. Norcross, and Mr. Moulton. Committee on House Administration: Ms. Lofgren and Mr. Vargas. Committee on Natural Resources: Mrs. Torres, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Takai, and Mr. Gallego. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Lieu of California, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. DeSaulnier, and Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Beyer. Committee on Small Business: Mrs. Lawrence. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Miss Rice of New York.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 41 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Chaffetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should not bail out State and local government employee pension plans or other plans that provide post-employment benefits to State and local government retirees.

Whereas the Federal Government is operating at an annual deficit and is increasing its outstanding debt every year; Whereas the Federal Government, as of January 2015, is carrying more than $18.0 trillion in debt, of which $13.0 trillion is owed to the public and $5.08 trillion is owed to Social Security and other trust funds; Whereas the Federal Government borrowed 14 cents for every dollar it spent in 2014; Whereas foreign governments, individuals, and corporations as of October 2014 own 47 percent of Federal debt held by the public; Whereas Social Security's unfunded liabilities in 2014 are $10.6 trillion over 75 years and $24.9 trillion over the infinite horizon; Whereas the Federal debt held by the public is expected to increase by more than $7 trillion from 2014 to 2024 according to the Congressional Budget Office; Whereas State and local governments are heavily dependent on Federal revenues; Whereas more than 16 percent of the entire Federal budget goes directly to States and local governments; Whereas more than 22 percent of total State and local government general revenue comes from the Federal Government according to Census Bureau's latest Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finance; Whereas numerous State and local government employee pension plans have offered overly generous retirement benefits to its employees and are in dire financial situations with combined unfunded liabilities of more than $4 trillion; Whereas many State and local government pension plans have understated liabilities and overstated asset growth rates and have employed methodologies that private sector plans are prohibited from using by Federal law; and Whereas several State and local pension plans are expected to fully exhaust their funds within ten years: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should not bailout State and local government employee pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans; and (2) State and local governments should immediately institute reforms to their employee pension plans, including replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 42 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 22, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 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 Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 4 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 42 [Report No. 114–4] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 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. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 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 Majority Leader and Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 21, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 21, 2015 Mr. Crowley (for himself, Ms. Meng , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Tonko , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Meeks , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Israel , Mr. Engel , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Velázquez , Miss Rice of New York , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the sense of the House recognizing and honoring the Fire Department of New York.

Whereas 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the modern, paid Fire Department of New York (referred to in this resolution as the “FDNY”); Whereas the city’s first firehouse was constructed in 1736 and in 1737 the then-Colonial General Assembly created a fire department staffed by volunteers; Whereas in 1865 the FDNY was established as a paid, professional organization; Whereas approximately 15,000 staff of the FDNY proudly serve today and the FDNY is the largest fire department in the United States; Whereas members of the FDNY are responsible for saving the lives of countless New Yorkers and visitors over the past century and a half; Whereas during the September 11, 2001, attacks, thousands of FDNY members heroically raced to the scene to put out fires and save lives; Whereas 343 FDNY firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who responded to the 9/11 attacks lost their own lives; Whereas according to the FDNY, over 1,150 members of FDNY have lost their lives serving the people of New York since the founding of the modern Department; Whereas the service of the FDNY isn’t limited to New York City, and FDNY members have helped respond to disasters throughout the country including Hurricane Katrina, the Oklahoma City bombing, Hurricane Isaac, and the Haiti Earthquake through the Disaster Assistance Response Team; Whereas members of the FDNY go beyond fighting fires in their service to the community, logging countless hours contributing to charities and community organizations; Whereas the motto of FDNY, “New York's Bravest” properly recognizes the courage, tenacity, skillfulness and perseverance of the members of the FDNY: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the modern Fire Department of New York; (2) recognizes the courage and perseverance of the members of the Fire Department of New York; (3) mourns the loss of the members of the Fire Department of New York who have made the ultimate sacrifice; and (4) expresses its deep respect to the current and former men, women and families of the Fire Department of New York for their service to New York City, the United States, and the world.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 44 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Hoyer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

1. Voting by Delegates and Resident Commissioner in Committee of the Whole (a) Permitting Votes To be Cast Clause 3(a) of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the first sentence the following: In a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner shall possess the same powers and privileges as Members of the House. . (b) Appointment of Chair The first sentence of clause 1 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking Member and inserting Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner . (c) Repeating of Certain Votes Clause 6 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) Whenever a recorded vote on any question has been decided by a margin within which the votes cast by the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner have been decisive, the Committee of the Whole shall rise and the Speaker shall put such question de novo without intervening motion. Upon the announcement of the vote on that question, the Committee of the Whole shall resume its sitting without intervening motion. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2015 Mr. Guinta (for himself, Ms. Graham , Mr. Cook , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Barr , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Peterson , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Jolly , and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each report of a committee on a public bill or public joint resolution to include an analysis of whether the bill or joint resolution creates a program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap with an existing program, office, or initiative, and for other purposes.

That clause 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (i) (1) Each report of a committee on a public bill or public joint resolution shall contain the following: (A) An analysis by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new Federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap with any existing Federal entity with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities, along with a listing of all such instances of duplication or overlapping created by the bill or joint resolution. (B) If the analysis provided under subdivision (A) indicates that the new program, office, or initiative would create duplication or overlapping, an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of the new program, office, or initiative is necessary. (2) It shall not be in order to consider a public bill or public joint resolution reported by a committee unless the committee has posted on its public website the analysis provided under subparagraph (1)(A) and (if necessary) the explanation provided under subparagraph (1)(B). .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 48 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 27, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 351) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 351) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 5 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 48 [Report No. 114–5] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 26, 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 bill (H.R. 351) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 351) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 26, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 50 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 26, 2015 Mr. Levin (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Quigley , and Mr. Pascrell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is the first-ever female fighter pilot in Ukraine’s Armed Forces and is an Iraqi war veteran; Whereas in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Nadiya Savchenko volunteered her services to the Ukrainian Aidar battalion; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko was elected in absentia from the Batkivshchyna Party to Ukraine's Parliament in October 2014, and appointed to the Parliament Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) as a representative from Ukraine; Whereas as a member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant Nadiya Savchenko was conducting operations in eastern Ukraine against pro-Russian forces in the summer of 2014 when she was captured and taken into captivity; Whereas during her mission in Eastern Ukraine, she was captured by the Donbas People’s Militia, detained on Ukrainian territory, deprived of rights to due process, and illegally transferred to the Russian Federation to stand trial on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism; Whereas since July 2014, Nadiya Savchenko has endured involuntary psychiatric evaluations and solitary confinement; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is currently entering her sixth week of a hunger strike as a symbol of her protest; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is denied access to urgently needed medical attention and access to legal counsel; Whereas the Minsk Protocol of September 2014, signed by Ukraine and the Russian Federation, calls for the “immediate release of all hostages and illegally held persons”; Whereas appeals have been made to the United Nations Human Rights Council and the International Red Cross to secure Nadiya Savchenko’s release; Whereas the international community including representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and of the United States have urged her immediate release; Whereas, on January 26, 2015, the opening day of the Parliamentary Assembly, the global community embark on a public campaign to bring attention to the plight of Nadiya Savchenko and demand her immediate release; and Whereas the Government of the United States and its people express concern about the deteriorating health of detained pilot Nadiya Savchenko and her continued illegal imprisonment: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko; (2) calls on the Russian Federation to immediately release Nadiya Savchenko; (3) calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to aggressively support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons; and (4) expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 51 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 26, 2015 Mr. Reed (for himself and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie Lou Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, to Anthony and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, New York; Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin as a distance runner; Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning the rank of lieutenant; Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini’s B–24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him and 2 other individuals stranded; Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and placed in a prisoner of war camp; Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience; Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from the prisoner of war camp in September 1945; Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal; Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 1984, 1996, and 1998; Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message of forgiveness; Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named Zamperini Field in honor of Louis Zamperini; and Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini; and (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 52 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2015 Mr. Crowley (for himself, Mr. Holding , and Mr. Bera ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the democratic Constitution of the Republic of India and United States-India relations on India’s Republic Day.

Whereas with over 1,200,000,000 people, the Republic of India is the largest democracy in the world; Whereas on January 26, 1950, India became a Republic and formed a parliamentary democracy through the adoption of a constitution; Whereas the Constitution of India guarantees universal suffrage for all those over age 18; Whereas the Constitution of India includes principles found in the Constitution of the United States, including the separation of powers and the creation of an independent Supreme Court; Whereas members of India's numerous ethnic groups, minorities, and religions including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all participate in the governance of India; Whereas the people of the United States and the people of India maintain a shared commitment to building democratic institutions; Whereas relations between the United States and India have exponentially increased over the past decade, including in areas of defense, global security, poverty alleviation, education, economic growth, and job creation; Whereas the United States-India relationship is essential to promoting stability, democracy and prosperity in the 21st century; Whereas successive United States Presidents have worked on a bipartisan basis to strengthen and deepen relations between the United States and India; Whereas approximately 3,000,000 Indian-Americans reside in the United States and contribute to the economic, cultural, and community strength of the United States; and Whereas people-to-people ties between the United States and India strengthen the rapidly growing bilateral partnership: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls for the continued strengthening of relations between the United States and the Republic of India; (2) recognizes the democratic values shared between the United States and India; and (3) believes that together, India and the United States can bring immense benefits to the people of both countries as well as make enormous contributions to addressing global challenges of the 21st century.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2015 Ms. Kelly of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga.

Whereas, on the night of January 3, 2015, the terrorist group Boko Haram launched a cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga; Whereas the terrorists of Boko Haram used assault rifles, grenade launchers, and fire to slaughter innocent civilians; Whereas the scope of casualties in this attack totals in the hundreds and possibly thousands; Whereas most of the victims of this attack were women, children, and elderly people; Whereas Amnesty International describes the attack as the terrorist group’s deadliest massacre to date; Whereas local defense groups are reported to have given up counting the bodies left lying on the streets of Baga; Whereas these unprovoked attacks have resulted in many Nigerians being not likely to vote in the upcoming Presidential elections; Whereas human rights groups have indicated that the Nigerian state security forces should improve efforts to protect civilians during offensive operations against Boko Haram; Whereas numerous reports have indicated security forces in the region are fleeing when confronted by Boko Haram; Whereas Boko Haram now reportedly controls Baga and 16 neighboring towns in northeastern Nigeria; Whereas this terrorist group killed 10,000 people in Nigeria alone in 2014; and Whereas Boko Haram has displaced over 1,000,000 innocent people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its strong support for the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, abducted, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram; (2) condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and agricultural centers in Nigeria; (3) encourages the Government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect civilians from the terrorists of Boko Haram; (4) supports offers of United States assistance to the Government of Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram; and (5) encourages the Government of Nigeria to work with the United States, and other governments in the region such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, to defeat Boko Haram.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2015 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Mr. Tonko , Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Joyce , and Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Whereas on January 5, 2015, the United States Postal Service has implemented lower service standards to virtually eliminate overnight delivery of first class mail and periodicals, and further delay most other mail; Whereas delayed mail negatively impacts businesses, hurts residents, rural communities and the economy, and drives customers away, resulting in lower revenue and worsens the Postal Service’s financial situation; and Whereas robust service standards implemented by the United States Postal Service are essential to providing prompt and timely delivery of all mail: online purchases, local newspapers, newsletters, bill payments, letters, invitations, packages, and medicines: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2015 Mr. Dent submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $6,101,326.00 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,050,663.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $3,050,663.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 58 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2015 Mr. Thornberry submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $15,869,093 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,841,250.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $8,027,843 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2015 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the National Construction Equipment Museum established, operated and maintained by the Historical Construction Equipment Association located in Bowling Green, Ohio, as the National Construction Equipment Museum.

Whereas the Historical Construction Equipment Association, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, was incorporated in 1987 and organized as a not-for-profit organization in the State of Ohio and is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable educational organization by the Internal Revenue Service; Whereas the Historical Construction Equipment Association is recognized as an official archive of the national construction equipment industry; Whereas the Historical Construction Equipment Association is devoted to preserving for public education the history of all types of construction, surface mining, and dredging equipment and established the National Construction Equipment Museum in furtherance of this purpose; Whereas the National Construction Equipment Museum has an extensive collection of restored, historically significant equipment in operating condition for public tours and demonstrations; Whereas the National Construction Equipment Museum seeks to educate a diverse audience through exceptional exhibits that document the importance of this equipment and these industries in building the Nation’s infrastructure while also raising job and career awareness in these fields; and Whereas the National Construction Equipment Museum is a destination attraction, located in northwest Ohio, an area which has a long history of equipment manufacturing, and is the only public museum of its kind in the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the National Construction Equipment Museum established, operated and maintained by the Historical Construction Equipment Association located in Bowling Green, Ohio, as the National Construction Equipment Museum.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2015 Mr. Chabot submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Small Business (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $6,300,544.30 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,128,750 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $3,171,794.30 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2015 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Bass , Mr. Vargas , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Speier , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Nolan , Ms. Esty , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Honda , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Peterson , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , and Mr. Courtney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.

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

That the House of Representatives supports efforts to— (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States; and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2015 Mrs. Miller of Michigan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on House Administration (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $9,293,130 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $4,646,565 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $4,646,565 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 65 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2015 Mr. Bishop of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $13,573,844 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $6,786,922 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $6,786,922 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.