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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2016 Mr. Royce (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Honda , Mr. Issa , Mr. Engel , Mr. DeSantis , Mr. Capuano , and Mr. Mica ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.

Whereas dual citizen of the United States and Iran Siamak Namazi studied international relations at Tufts University and urban planning at Rutgers University; Whereas Siamak Namazi was named as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2007; Whereas Siamak Namazi was a former Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, was a business consultant, and most recently worked in the petroleum industry for a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Whereas Siamak Namazi traveled from Dubai to Tehran to visit relatives in July 2015; Whereas when departing, Siamak Namazi was denied exit in mid-July 2015; Whereas Siamak Namazi was interrogated for 3 months before he was detained on October 15, 2015, without any charges; Whereas Siamak Namazi remains under arrest in Evin Prison and no charges have been filed against him; Whereas dual citizen of the United States and Iran, Baquer Namazi, father of Siamak Namazi was detained on February 22, 2016, and is also being held in Evin Prison; Whereas Baquer Namazi worked for UNICEF in New York and served as the UNICEF Representative to Somalia, Kenya, and Egypt; Whereas Baquer Namazi is a recognized leader of humanitarian causes, especially poverty eradication, through his United Nations work and his post-retirement civil society activities; Whereas Secretary of State John Kerry responded on February 25, 2016, to a question about the detention of Siamak Namazi, “I am very familiar with this and I am engaged on it specifically”; and Whereas on January 16, 2016, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran released 5 United States citizens, Jason Rezaian of California, Saeed Abedini of Idaho, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati of Michigan, Matthew Trevithick of Massachusetts, and Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to unconditionally release Siamak and Baquer Namazi immediately; (2) urges the President, the allies of the United States, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with officials of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release; (3) encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran if Siamak and Baquer Namazi are not released; and (4) expresses sympathy to the family of Siamak and Baquer Namazi for their anguish and expresses hope that their ordeal can be brought to an end in the near future.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 809 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 7, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution— (a) the House shall be considered to have: (1) taken from the Speaker’s table the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; (2) stricken all after the enacting clause of such bill and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 4909, as passed by the House; and (3) passed the Senate bill as so amended; and (b) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to S. 2943 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 133 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 809 [Report No. 114–670] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7 (legislative day, July 6), 2016 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution— (a) the House shall be considered to have: (1) taken from the Speaker’s table the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; (2) stricken all after the enacting clause of such bill and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 4909, as passed by the House; and (3) passed the Senate bill as so amended; and (b) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to S. 2943 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

July 7 (legislative day, July 6), 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2016 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Cooper , Mrs. Black , and Mr. Fincher ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

Whereas the Tennessee Valley Authority (in this preamble referred to as the TVA ) was created by Congress in 1933 to improve navigation along the Tennessee River, reduce the risk of floods and flood damage, provide low-cost electricity, and promote environmental stewardship and economic development in the region; Whereas the TVA submitted a plan to Congress in March of 1936 to improve navigation of the Tennessee River and to help control flooding in the Tennessee Valley; Whereas Norris Dam, the first dam constructed by the TVA, began to operate on July 28, 1936; Whereas the integrated management of the Tennessee River system by the TVA provides a wide range of benefits that include electrical power, reducing floods, improving water quality and supply, enhancing recreation, and protecting public land; Whereas the TVA has improved navigation of the Tennessee River system and facilitated freight transportation; Whereas the TVA has reduced the risk of flood damage through the construction of locks, dams, and reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley; Whereas the TVA provides reliable and affordable electricity and has stimulated economic growth; Whereas the TVA continues to promote economic development by helping companies and communities attract investments that bring good jobs to the Tennessee Valley region; and Whereas the TVA continues to serve more than 9,000,000 customers in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system; (2) recognizes the important role of Norris Dam, the first dam constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which was completed on July 28, 1936; (3) honors the accomplishments of the Tennessee Valley Authority in improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing affordable electricity throughout the Tennessee Valley region; (4) recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; and (5) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to— (A) the Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Joe Ritch; and (B) the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, William Johnson.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2016 Mr. Rooney of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to exclude provisions relating to existing or proposed water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers from the definition of congressional earmark, and for other purposes.

Whereas the rules of the House of Representatives define an earmark as a Member request for funding targeted to a specific State, locality, or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative formula driven or competitive award process; Whereas Federal funds appropriated to the Corps of Engineers (Corps) for water resources development projects are not distributed based on statutory formulas or competitive grants; Whereas the Founders of the Nation regarded the power of the purse as the fundamental authority of Congress to limit executive branch power and as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people ; Whereas the earmark moratorium has ceded congressional authority over inherently local Corps projects to the executive branch, which has resulted in a backlog of authorized Corps studies and projects that have not received appropriations to date; and Whereas this resolution does not preclude the requirement that a Corps project receive an authorization prior to the allocation of appropriations for the project: Now, therefore, be it

1. Sense of House on lifting earmark moratorium for WRDA projects The House of Representatives urges the adoption of an amendment to the rules of the House Republican Conference to lift the earmark moratorium on requests for Federal appropriations for water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers in order to restore the authority of Congress to direct funds to State and local projects and to limit executive power. 2. Amendment of House rules Clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by striking (e) For the purpose and inserting (e)(1) For the purpose ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) For the purpose of this clause, the term congressional earmark does not include a provision or report language described in subparagraph (1) if the provision or report language relates to an existing or proposed water resources development project of the Corps of Engineers. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 7, 2016 Mr. Young of Indiana (for himself, Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and conduct a military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Whereas Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists killed 130 people and wounded 368 in a series of attacks throughout Paris, France, on November 13, 2015; Whereas ISIS-inspired terrorists killed 14 people and wounded 22 in an attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, on December 2, 2015; Whereas ISIS terrorists killed 32 people and wounded over 300 in attacks at the airport and subway system in Brussels, Belgium, on March 22, 2016; Whereas an ISIS-inspired terrorist killed 49 people and wounded 53 in an attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016; Whereas ISIS terrorists killed 44 people and wounded 239 in an attack at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016; Whereas ISIS continues to disseminate propaganda and inspire additional terrorist attacks against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states; Whereas the radical, hate-filled, and odious ideology of ISIS opposes the fundamental values and guiding principles of the NATO alliance and its member states; Whereas ISIS continues its campaign of murder, hatred, and intimidation against NATO member states; and Whereas ISIS presents a threat to the national security of the members of the NATO alliance: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), its ideology, its past attacks, and its ongoing campaign of atrocities in the strongest possible terms; (2) calls upon the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and declare that the ISIS attacks against France, Belgium, the United States, and Turkey represent attacks against all NATO members; (3) urges NATO to organize and conduct a military campaign against ISIS with the objective of the destruction of the terrorist organization; (4) calls upon all NATO members to participate in combat operations against ISIS in Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere as needed; (5) advises NATO to increase information and intelligence sharing between NATO members with the goal of improving counterterrorism capabilities and operations; (6) requests that NATO increase coordination and information sharing with the European Union; (7) urges NATO to reassess its count­er­ter­ror­ism strategy in order to more effectively address the threat from ISIS; and (8) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting the NATO alliance and destroying ISIS.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2016 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Butterfield , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Norton , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Al Green of Texas , and Mr. Jeffries ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governments should assure that all travelers departing for or returning from a destination where mosquito transmission of the Zika Virus is occurring will be informed of symptoms of the Zika Virus, the measures that should be taken to protect against mosquito bites, and inform women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to seek the advice of their physician prior to travel.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that governments, including the Government of Brazil, should— (1) assure that travelers are informed regarding the presence of mosquito transmission of the Zika Virus; (2) assure that athletes traveling to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil are informed regarding the presence of the Zika Virus and that Brazil has taken appropriate protective measures to keep athletes free of the disease; (3) urge travelers to take the appropriate steps to reduce the chances of contracting the illness; and (4) urge travelers returning from an area where mosquito transmission is known to be actively occurring to take precautions to protect others from possible exposure to the illness and to seek medical advice should symptoms of the disease occur.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 819 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 12, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, 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 Financial Services; 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. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, 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 Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 134 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 819 [Report No. 114–682] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2016 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, 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 Financial Services; 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. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, 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 Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit.

July 11, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 822 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 13, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House 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 Agriculture or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House 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 Agriculture. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–61 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of July 14, 2016, or July 15, 2016.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 136 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 822 [Report No. 114–686] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2016 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 Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House 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 Agriculture or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House 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 Agriculture. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-61 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 3. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of July 14, 2016, or July 15, 2016.

July 12, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 823 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 13, 2016 RESOLUTION Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives.

Whereas, on June 28, 2016, suicide bombers attacked the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul Turkey, opened fire and detonated explosives, resulting in the loss of at least 44 innocent lives and severely wounding over 200, including an American citizen; Whereas Turkish first responders and law enforcement reacted swiftly and heroically, caring for the wounded and taking immediate actions to prevent subsequent attacks and further loss of innocent life; Whereas the White House issued a statement condemning the attack “in the strongest possible terms” and states that “We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO Ally and partner, along with all of our friends and allies around the world, as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism”; Whereas the Government of Turkey has stated militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are responsible for the attack, and this attack resembles those carried out by ISIS in other parts of the world; Whereas the loss of innocent lives in Istanbul strengthens our shared resolve to defeat ISIS and its terrorist affiliates, which pose a growing threat to international peace and stability; Whereas Turkey is a longstanding member of NATO and has played a crucial role in transatlantic security since joining the alliance more than half a century ago; and Whereas we stand in solidarity with the people of Turkey in their time of national mourning, ready to provide assistance in bringing to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these attacks, as well as identifying and disrupting any plans to undertake similar assaults in the future: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives; (2) expresses its condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and expresses its sympathies to those individuals who have been injured; (3) supports efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks; and (4) declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental security threat to the United States and our allies.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 823 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2016 Ms. Foxx (for herself, Mr. Cohen , Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Whitfield ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives.

Whereas, on June 28, 2016, suicide bombers attacked the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul Turkey, opened fire and detonated explosives, resulting in the loss of at least 44 innocent lives and severely wounding over 200, including an American citizen; Whereas Turkish first responders and law enforcement reacted swiftly and heroically, caring for the wounded and taking immediate actions to prevent subsequent attacks and further loss of innocent life; Whereas the White House issued a statement condemning the attack “in the strongest possible terms” and states that “We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO Ally and partner, along with all of our friends and allies around the world, as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism”; Whereas the Government of Turkey has stated militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are responsible for the attack, and this attack resembles those carried out by ISIS in other parts of the world; Whereas the loss of innocent lives in Istanbul strengthens our shared resolve to defeat ISIS and its terrorist affiliates, which pose a growing threat to international peace and stability; Whereas Turkey is a longstanding member of NATO and has played a crucial role in transatlantic security since joining the alliance more than half a century ago; and Whereas we stand in solidarity with the people of Turkey in their time of national mourning, ready to provide assistance in bringing to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these attacks, as well as identifying and disrupting any plans to undertake similar assaults in the future: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives; (2) expresses its condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and expresses its sympathies to those individuals who have been injured; (3) supports efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks; and (4) declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental security threat to the United States and our allies.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2016 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 30, 2016, as National Dance Day.

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance , in association with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has encouraged the creation of National Dance Day celebrations in nations around the world, beginning with the first National Dance Day on the National Mall in 2010; Whereas the Dizzy Feet foundation and the Kennedy Center, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on July 30, 2016, in Washington, DC, at the Kennedy Center; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world and has helped popularize dancing as an art form, a form of exercise, and as a way of having fun; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the spectrum of dance, from classical to popular to line and partner dances; Whereas dancing helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic among United States citizens of all backgrounds and ages; Whereas dancing, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas this year at the Kennedy Center in the Nation’s Capital, performances by the Dance Place Step Team, Bowen McCauley Dance, Furia Flamenca, Native Pride Dancers, and Evan Ruggiero will entertain and encourage dancing; Whereas instructional videos are available on the Dizzy Feet Foundation YouTube channel featuring dance routines for all skill levels in advance of National Dance Day to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas the last Saturday in July continues to be the day to celebrate National Dance Day annually as it has been for the past six years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage a national commitment to dance and dance education; (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; and (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2016 Mr. Graves of Missouri submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Whereas 12 to 18 million people in the United States remain untreated for (OSA); Whereas untreated OSA can lead to heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression; Whereas 54 percent of the patients with PTSD who underwent sleep studies at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center were diagnosed with OSA; Whereas 20 percent of soldiers will develop sleep apnea in their lifetime; Whereas soldiers are 4 times more likely to develop sleep apnea than non-veteran civilians; Whereas studies show that 37 percent of soldiers showing symptoms for PTSD also report symptoms of insufficient sleep; Whereas veterans suffering from PTSD experience fewer nightmares when their OSA is treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy; and Whereas the lack of public awareness of the disease, poor sleep habits during active duty, and the effects of PTSD among veterans that lead to poor sleep leads to many undiagnosed, untreated, and severe cases: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for United States soldiers and veterans; (2) supports providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); (3) encourages all United States soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits both during and after active duty; and (4) further explores continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a viable treatment for OSA in patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 826 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 13, 2016 RESOLUTION Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

That Philip George Kiko of the State of Ohio, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 829 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2016 Mr. Peterson (for himself and Mr. Marino ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for completion of President Obama’s Export Control Reform Initiative, which will fundamentally reform the United States export control system and enhance United States national security.

Whereas the United States export control system is highly flawed and limits the competitiveness of American businesses in the global marketplace; Whereas the United States export control system currently is enforced by multiple overlapping agencies utilizing separate and often redundant information technology systems; Whereas President Obama undertook an interagency review of the United States export control system in 2009 with the goal of doubling United States exports within 5 years; Whereas review of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Commerce Control List and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls’ United States Munitions List is part of phase one of President Obama’s Export Control Reform Initiative; Whereas 18 of the 21 categories on the United States Munitions List have begun the transition from the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls to the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security’s Commerce Control List; Whereas the remaining 3 categories still remain under regulation by the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls with no indication of movement since 2013; Whereas the remaining 3 categories represent an opportunity to increase United States competition in a rapidly increasing global marketplace and grow United States exports without impacting national security; and Whereas American manufacturers face a competitive disadvantage, which limits the ability of manufacturers to grow their businesses here at home: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports President Obama’s Export Control Reform Initiative; (2) recognizes the economic burden imposed on those United States Munitions List categories that remain unnecessarily regulated by the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; and (3) encourages publication of proposed rules to shift the remaining United States Munitions List categories to the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security’s Commerce Control List by the end of 2016.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 831 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2016 Mr. Ribble (for himself and Mr. Walberg ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encourage collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership continues to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 8,404,687 in 2013; Whereas a survey conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project shows increases in the number of motorcyclists that feel that they are profiled by law enforcement; Whereas motorcycle profiling means the arbitrary practice of law enforcement using the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the United States Constitution; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcycle profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide protests to raise awareness and combat motorcycle profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas in 2011, Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas the 2011, Washington law has reduced profiling incidents by over 90 percent and the stops that do occur are being dismissed 100 percent of the time; and Whereas in the spring of 2016, Maryland became the second State to pass a law addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 833 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2016 Mr. Cuellar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recommending the designation of the first Wednesday of December as Government Customer Service Day .

Whereas the business of Government is the business of customer service; Whereas polls show the majority of citizens have a negative view of Government; Whereas polls show the majority of citizens believe the Federal Government can improve customer service; Whereas polls show that quality service delivery increases citizen trust in Government; Whereas the Government owes taxpayers effective, efficient, and responsible government; Whereas the GPRA Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–352 ) resulted in a cross-agency priority goal of delivering world-class customer service to citizens by making it faster and easier for individuals and businesses to complete transactions and have a positive experience with the Government; Whereas the GPRA Act of 2010 resulted in President Obama issuing an executive order in 2011 to improve the quality of Government service to the public; Whereas there are an untold number of hard working and dedicated Federal employees who are delivering exceptional customer service every day without getting the recognition they deserve; and Whereas the first Wednesday of December should be designated as Government Customer Service Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the executive branch to find innovative ways to instill a culture of customer centered service; and (2) encourages each agency to recognize employees who deliver outstanding levels of service to the public.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2016 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Mr. Denham , Mr. Polis , Mr. Conyers , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Costa , Mr. Fortenberry , and Mr. Newhouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies.

Whereas bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators are vital to sustaining a healthy ecosystem; Whereas pollinators are responsible for an estimated one out of every three bites of food that we eat and nearly $20,000,000,000 annually to the economy; Whereas diversity of pollinators is necessary for diversity of plant life and the stability of our food supply; Whereas several serious stressing factors have led to an alarming decline of pollinators worldwide, especially vital commercial honey bees; Whereas since 2006, over 10,000,000 hives with a value of roughly $2,000,000,000 have been lost; and Whereas a continued decline in pollinators would put our food security, economy, and healthy ecosystems at risk: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem; and (2) supports ongoing efforts to advance research and increase public awareness.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2016 Mrs. Love submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.

That the House of Representatives disapproves of the rule published by the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on May 23, 2016, relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (81 Fed. Reg. 32391 et seq.).