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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 876 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 21, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 148 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 876 [Report No. 114–778] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2016 Mr. Woodall , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

September 20, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2016 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Roe of Tennessee ) 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 Encouraging each State to enact legislation that increases the likelihood of survival after sudden cardiac arrest in our Nation’s schools.

Whereas the American Red Cross advocates that improved training and access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) could save 50,000 lives each year; Whereas the average response time to a 911 call is 8 to 12 minutes; Whereas the likelihood of survival is reduced approximately 10 percent for each minute defibrillation is delayed; and Whereas sudden cardiac arrest is most effectively treated by combining CPR and defibrillation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages public schools in possession of one or more AEDs to schedule annual AED training for all school personnel, for which staff meetings or in-service days allocated under State law for training programs in emergency first aid and car­dio­pul­mo­nary resuscitation (CPR) may be used; (2) recommends that— (A) the annual AED training may include teaching the use of AEDs and information for school personnel relating to the locations of AEDs, the school’s response plan, and the members of the school response team; (B) each public school in possession of one or more AEDs should conduct an annual CPR and AED drill for school personnel to practice the use of these life-saving measures and to evaluate the school’s preparedness in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest; and (C) when planning the training and drills, local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools should coordinate with other schools operating training programs, any State-issued recommendations as to the development or usage of appropriate programs, and the American Heart Association Guidelines for Car­dio­pul­mo­nary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care; and (3) congratulates each State, including Tennessee, that has already enacted and implemented such wise and life-saving legislation.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 878 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2016 Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Levin , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Engel , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Roskam , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rush , Mr. Harris , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Lipinski , and Mr. Pascrell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s act of declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.

Whereas, on August 24, 1991, the people of Ukraine proclaimed they would no longer be subject to Soviet rule, inspiring the world with their call for democracy and the rule of law; Whereas the democratically elected Ukraine Parliament declared independence and the creation of an independent and democratic state, reflecting the desire of the people of Ukraine for freedom and sovereignty following years of communist oppression; Whereas Ukraine, a nation of more than 45,000,000 people, has its own distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions; Whereas in 1997, Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) signed a declaration to complement the Charter on a Distinctive Partnership, solidifying relations between NATO and Ukraine, greatly contributing to regional and Euro-Atlantic security; Whereas Ukraine continues its cooperation with NATO and the European Union in order to expedite its entry in those international organizations and integrate into the international community of democratic states; Whereas in 2004, in the aftermath of unfair and fraudulent election results, the Ukraine people showed their ability to resolve political differences through nonviolent protest by engaging in peaceful demonstrations; Whereas in 2013, thousands of people gathered on Independence Square in Ukraine’s capital, as well as in other parts of the country, to demand change from the corrupt regime of the Yanukovych Administration; Whereas since the abdication of President Yanukovych, the new administration has reflected the will of its people by strengthening rule of law, modernizing government agencies and legislature, and reforming private sectors; Whereas in 2014, the Russian Federation forcibly and illegally occupied the Ukraine territory of Crimea, and invaded regions of eastern Ukraine, in gross violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, deserving condemnation from the international community; Whereas over 1,000,000 Ukrainian-Americans in the United States work tirelessly towards establishing closer ties between the two nations; and Whereas the United States Congress has consistently demonstrated strong bipartisan support for an independent, democratic Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) observes and congratulates the people of Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence; (2) commends the democratic reforms that have been accomplished and efforts that still must be made; and (3) reaffirms the United States commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Ms. Velázquez , Mr. King of Iowa , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Payne , Mr. Huelskamp , Ms. Meng , Mr. Gibson , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Brat , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Radewagen , Ms. Adams , Mr. Knight , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Hardy , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , and Mr. Davidson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Recognizing November 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Whereas there are over 28,700,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 49 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute nearly 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses generated 63 percent of net new jobs created over the past 20 years; and Whereas November 26, 2016, is an appropriate day to recognize Small Business Saturday : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday ; and (2) supports efforts— (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Courtney , Mr. Perlmutter , and Mr. Ellison ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.

Whereas under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 119) (referred to in this preamble as the Affordable Care Act ), 20,000,000 Americans have gained health insurance coverage, including 11,000,000 Americans that have coverage through the public exchanges created by that Act; Whereas the uninsured rate is at its lowest point in history, but there is more work to be done to provide access to coverage for Americans that remain uninsured, and to reduce deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for the 31,000,000 Americans who are currently underinsured; Whereas before the date of enactment of the Affordable Care Act, millions of individuals with preexisting conditions were denied health coverage by insurance companies that controlled who received health care in the United States; Whereas profound disparities persist in health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and geography, and nearly 4,000,000 adults, disproportionately people of color, lack coverage as a result of the failure of 19 States to expand the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ) under the Affordable Care Act; Whereas public insurance options for workers’ compensation insurance have resulted in lower rates for small businesses and more competition in several States; Whereas giving all Americans the choice of a public, nonprofit health insurance option would— (1) lead to increased competition and reduced premiums; (2) cut wasteful spending on administration, marketing, and executive pay; and (3) ensure that consumers have the affordable choices they deserve; Whereas public programs such as the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ) often deliver care more cost-effectively by limiting administrative overhead and securing better prices from providers; and Whereas the Congressional Budget Office has found that a public health insurance option would save taxpayers billions of dollars: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 119) by ensuring that, in addition to the health coverage options provided by private insurers, every American has access to a public health insurance option, which, when established, will— (1) strengthen competition; (2) improve affordability for families by reducing premiums and increasing choices; and (3) save American taxpayers billions of dollars.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2016 Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. Pingree , Mrs. Radewagen , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Meeks , and Ms. Brownley of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Arctic Council and commemorating the Arctic Council 20th anniversary.

Whereas, on September 19, 1996, the Arctic Council was established with the signing of the Ottawa Declaration; Whereas the Arctic Council is an intergovernmental body that promotes international cooperation on Arctic issues; Whereas the United States along with Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden comprise the Arctic Council member states; Whereas the Arctic Council offers a platform in the international arena for indigenous communities to ensure they have a voice about what happens in their region; Whereas the Arctic Council helps the Arctic remain a stable zone of peaceful international interaction; Whereas the Arctic Council serves to ensure safe, sustainable tourism and commercial maritime traffic in the region; Whereas the Arctic Council works to protect the Arctic marine environment and address the impacts of climate change; Whereas the Arctic Council provides a collaborative forum for scientific research on topics including ocean acidification, sea floor mapping, and future Arctic Ocean navigability; and Whereas the United States current chairmanship of the Arctic Council offers an opportunity to promote and implement our policy objectives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the Arctic Council’s work and remains committed to ensuring that the United States fulfills its responsibilities as an Arctic nation and asserts leadership on issues affecting the Arctic.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 893 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 27, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) program. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 151 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 893 [Report No. 114–791] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2016 Mr. Burgess , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

September 26, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mrs. Napolitano (for herself, Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Honda , Mr. Sablan , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Costa , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Polis , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Pascrell , and Ms. Bordallo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.

Whereas Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the United States, with more than 56,000,000 Latinos making up 17.6 percent of the population of the United States; Whereas the Latino community is projected to grow to nearly 1/4 of the population of the United States by 2050; Whereas Latinos should have greater representation in the decisionmaking process relating to, and management of, public land; Whereas Latino conservation initiatives break down barriers, improve access to public land, and encourage outreach to, and new opportunities for, the Latino community to use public land; Whereas Latino conservation efforts can range from outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking, to educational activities and community gatherings; Whereas increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities encourages Latino families and youth to engage with the outdoors and demonstrate the commitment of the Latino families and youth to conservation; Whereas each person should have the opportunity to discover his or her history, culture, and heritage by exploring and experiencing the public land of the United States; Whereas access to green spaces provides for healthier and more active lifestyles, which helps address numerous health disparity issues facing the Latino community, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease; Whereas the participation of Latinos in conservation efforts can encourage the interest and involvement of Latinos in careers in conservation; Whereas the people of the United States must ensure that the public land and natural surroundings of the United States are protected for future generations; and Whereas the members of the largest ethnic group in the United States, as the environmental stewards of tomorrow, will play a significant role in securing the future success and preservation of the public land of the United States, especially as that group continues to grow: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving the land, water, and wildlife of the United States; (2) supports the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts; and (3) encourages Latinos in the United States to participate in ceremonies, activities, and programs that engage the community in the outdoors and bring awareness to the importance of conservation.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , and Ms. Tsongas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for a stable and sustainable funding source for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program.

Whereas Congress has established the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, which is dedicated entirely to training primary-care physicians and dentists in community-based settings, to help fill a shortage of primary-care clinicians in the United States; Whereas teaching health centers are leading innovative educational programming dedicated to ensuring a sufficient supply and distribution of primary-care physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas; Whereas the THCGME program has grown from supporting 63 resident positions in the first year, to more than 700 in the 2016–2017 academic year; Whereas the programs receiving this support are training residents in the specialties with the highest shortages nationally, including: family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and dentistry; Whereas teaching health centers are located primarily in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), rural health clinics, and tribal clinics, all of which care for underserved communities and populations; Whereas the size of THCGME remains modest, representing in fiscal year 2016 less than 0.5 percent of the annual Federal outlay committed to training physicians; Whereas the THCGME program delivers value in physician training and encourages team-based care that improves quality; Whereas reports show the THCGME program is helping to meet the need of increasing the number of physicians choosing to practice primary care, to provide care to underserved populations, and to locate in rural and underserved communities; Whereas THCGME funding is unstable in its current form; and Whereas Congress provided 2 years of bridge funding for the THCGME program in section 221(b) of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which passed with overwhelming bipartisan margins in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program should be protected and sustained.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 900 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Ms. Schakowsky submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 769) terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the House shall consider without intervention of any point of order the resolution (H. Res. 769) terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H. Res. 769.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 901 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 28, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 155 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 901 [Report No. 114–800] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

September 28, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 903 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mr. Rangel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease.

Whereas sickle cell disease (in this preamble referred to as SCD ) is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes episodes of considerable pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen of an individual; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants and is found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 African-Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD is often severely limited; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT ) is currently the only cure for SCD and advances in treating the associated complications of SCD have occurred, more research is needed to find widely available treatments and cures to help patients with SCD; and Whereas September 2016 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to SCD: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Honoring Sisters Network Inc.® for its work to raise awareness about the tragic impact of breast cancer in the African-American community.

Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® was founded in October 1994 by Karen E. Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor, and Chief Executive Officer; Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® is a nationally recognized organization among leading medical establishments and breast cancer physicians; Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community ; Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® has 40 affiliate survivor-run chapters in 22 States; Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® affiliate chapters collaborate with organizations and community groups to coordinate the promotion of breast health awareness in the African-American community through the Gift for Life Block Walk , an innovative door-to-door program, which allows the community to meet survivors and hear their stories; Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® has designed Teens4Pink , a national interactive, 3-time award winning multilevel program to educate teen girls, ages 12 to 16 on the importance of breast health and equip them with knowledge to educate their families and communities; Whereas in 2006, Sisters Network Inc.® established the Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) to provide support to breast cancer survivors, currently in treatment and facing financial hardship; Whereas in April 2010, Sisters Network Inc.®, hosted the historic Stop the Silence 5KWalk/Run in Houston, Texas, the first national African-American Breast Cancer 5K/Run, which attracts thousands of participants and has become an annual event; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African-American women in 2016; Whereas in 2016, approximately 30,700 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among African-American women; Whereas while the incidence rate of breast cancer is lower in African-American women than White women, the mortality rate was 39 percent higher in African-American women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013; Whereas uninsured women have a 30 percent to 50 percent increased risk of dying from breast cancer than those with insurance; Whereas African-American women are twice as likely to have Triple Negative Breast Cancer, the most aggressive molecular breast cancer sub-type; Whereas African-American men ages 18 to 64 have a 76 percent higher risk of dying from breast cancer than White men of the same age; and Whereas Sisters Network Inc.® is dedicated to raising awareness about and reducing these troubling statistics: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors Sisters Network Inc.® for raising awareness about the tragic impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 909 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Honda submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 support for the right to rescue animals.

Whereas Congress believes in protecting the welfare and humane treatment of animals; Whereas every year, thousands of animals succumb to heatstroke in hot and unattended vehicles; Whereas these tragic incidents are almost always accidental, as pet owners underestimate how long they will be away from their vehicles and how quickly the temperature will rise inside the vehicle; Whereas temperatures as low as 72 degrees Fahrenheit can result in temperatures inside a car of up to 116 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour; Whereas first responders face many competing demands and may be unable to reach an animal in distress quickly enough to rescue it; Whereas individuals who notice animals in danger in unattended vehicles are hesitant or unable to act due to criminal or civil liability; Whereas Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin have passed laws that provide legal immunity to Good Samaritans who rescue animals in unattended vehicles; Whereas this week, on September 24, 2016, California became the seventh State to do so when Governor Brown signed into law the Right to Rescue Act, Assembly Bill 797, which passed unanimously in the State legislature; Whereas there are serious efforts to pass legislation to encourage intervention for animals trapped in unattended vehicles in at least fourteen additional States; and Whereas right to rescue legislation is a commonsense solution to allow concerned individuals to rescue animals in imminent danger: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the overall safety, welfare, and humane treatment of animals; (2) supports Good Samaritans who exercise their right to rescue animals in imminent danger in unattended vehicles; (3) supports State legislation and other efforts to protecting such Good Samaritans from criminal and civil liability; and (4) supports initiatives and efforts to prevent and raise awareness of the danger of leaving animals in unattended vehicles.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 912 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself and Mr. Ribble ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Whereas political gerrymandering occurs when politicians draw their own congressional district lines to protect their self-interest at the expense of creating districts that reflect communities of interest; Whereas political gerrymandering can result in decreased electoral competition between congressional candidates, and in turn decreased responsiveness by Members of Congress to their voters’ interests; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to split or pack certain demographic and political groups into congressional districts in order to disproportionately diminish their representation in Congress; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to protect the majority party and punish the minority party; Whereas political gerrymandering can decrease Americans’ faith and trust in congressional elections; Whereas political gerrymandering is generally harmful to our democracy; Whereas many States have taken great strides to ameliorate political gerrymandering, ranging from Hawaii and California to Arizona and Ohio; Whereas the United States Constitution provides the authority for Congress to regulate elections and redistricting; and Whereas the Supreme Court has affirmed Congress’ authority provided in the United States Constitution to regulate elections and redistricting: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 913 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Nolan (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Honda , Mr. McGovern , and Ms. Fudge ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting a Federal, publically-funded universal school meal and nutrition program.

Whereas school nutrition programs help end childhood hunger and provide access to healthy, nutritious meals; Whereas access to school meals has been shown to improve educational outcomes; Whereas the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision was established to provide greater access to school meals throughout the Nation; Whereas the expansion of the Community Eligibility Provision to all schools would increase the availability of school meals for students and reduce childhood hunger; Whereas the Community Eligibility Provision also eliminates any stigma that accompanies free or reduced meals and students unable to purchase meals due to insufficient account funds; and Whereas expansion of the Community Eligibility Provision would further allow schools to shift resources from paperwork to providing high quality meals: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports a Federal, publically-funded universal school meal and nutrition program.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month .

Whereas pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating and ultimately fatal condition that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and generally has no known definitive cause; Whereas, as many as 200,000 individuals in the United States are known to suffer from pulmonary fibrosis, the majority of whom are between the ages of 50 and 75; Whereas the average survival rate for the idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis is just 2.8 years and up to 80 percent of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis; Whereas pulmonary fibrosis takes the lives of 40,000 individuals in the United States each year, approximately 1 death every 13 minutes; Whereas many patients with pulmonary fibrosis are misdiagnosed for 1 year or longer after the patients are presenting with pulmonary fibrosis symptoms; Whereas, as of September 2016, there are no biomarkers for screening and testing for pulmonary fibrosis; Whereas a cure or drug that is effective for all pulmonary fibrosis patients that would extend life or universally improve symptoms does not exist; Whereas the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis vary from person to person and include shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and aching muscles and joints; Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals; and Whereas developing more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and providing access to quality care to individuals with pulmonary fibrosis requires increased research, education, and community support services: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month; (3) continues to support more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States and abroad working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 915 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Rangel (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Lewis , and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Whereas Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, on August 17, 1887, and emigrated to the United States where he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association; Whereas Marcus Garvey was the father of the largest African-American movement for human rights and economic self-sufficiency of all time, attracting millions of followers in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Europe; Whereas Marcus Garvey's philosophy inspired some of the world's great Black leaders; Whereas leading a movement for economic independence among Black Americans, Marcus Garvey became the target of surveillance and harassment by United States Government law enforcement agencies; Whereas Marcus Garvey was prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud, imprisoned, and later, deported to Jamaica; Whereas the case against Marcus Garvey was politically motivated, the charges unsubstantiated, and his conviction unjust; Whereas millions of petitioners have appealed for his exoneration; Whereas Marcus Garvey is recognized as a national hero in his native Jamaica, and as a towering figure in nations around the world; and Whereas Marcus Garvey's life and contributions to the United States should be recognized and appropriate steps taken to restore his name and reputation in this country: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Marcus Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him by the United States Government; (2) Marcus Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures within his power to clear Marcus Garvey's good name.