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IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 460 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 2, 2015 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Whereas the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007, to disseminate the message of non-violence, through means such as education and public awareness; Whereas, the United Nations General Assembly has stated that “non-violence, tolerance, full respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, democracy, development, mutual understanding and respect for diversity are interlinked and mutually reinforcing”; Whereas the annual International Day of Non-Violence celebration date, October 2, was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Mohandas K. Gandhi, more commonly known as “Mahatma”, which means “great soul”; Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was a world-renowned civil rights and spiritual leader, who experienced injustices early in life, and learned to embrace the principles of non-violence as a vehicle for social and political change; Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was influenced by religious teachings in Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity in the development of his philosophy; Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was a major influence for Martin Luther King, Jr., whose emphasis on non-violence is credited with ushering in our Nation’s civil rights; and Whereas people around the world commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence by participating in volunteer projects as a way to give back to their communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Day of Non-Violence with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 462 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 7, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, 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. On any legislative day during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 64 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 462 [Report No. 114–289] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2015 Mr. Stivers , 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. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, 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. On any legislative day during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

October 6, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 468 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Dent (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Esty , Mr. Costa , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Gibson , Ms. Hahn , and Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2015, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and universities continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address our most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the country and are also being exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a non-toxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States currently produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas, October 8, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 469 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Turner , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Donovan , Ms. McSally , Mr. Ribble , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. Roby , Mr. Russell , and Mr. Byrne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense.

Whereas in 2006, the defense ministers of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alliance member countries agreed to commit a minimum of two percent, as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) to spending on defense; Whereas in 2006, the defense ministers of NATO Alliance member countries further agreed to commit a minimum of 20 percent of defense expenditures to major equipment spending; Whereas these commitments were reaffirmed in the Wales Summit Declaration of 2014 issued by Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council; Whereas Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that, in order more effectively to achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack. ; Whereas member nations that meet or exceed the GDP commitment and member nations with a plan of action to move toward the GDP commitment are commended and encouraged; Whereas the aggressive actions of Russia against Ukraine challenge global freedom, security, and stability critical to the NATO Alliance; Whereas the instability in the Middle East and North Africa and the continued threat of global terrorism pose a threat to security and prosperity; Whereas emerging security challenges such as cyber-attacks threaten the resilience and integrity of NATO networks and infrastructure assets; and Whereas the resolute commitment of the United States to NATO is steadfast and the efforts of member nations that have met GDP commitments is applauded: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense; (2) calls on NATO member countries to meet or exceed the 20-percent commitment to defense expenditures on major equipment spending; and (3) reaffirms the United States longstanding and resolute commitment to NATO and the peace through strength it advances.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 470 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mrs. Capps (for herself and Mr. Joyce ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Institute of Nursing Research on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary.

Whereas the Institute of Medicine in 1983 recommended that nursing research be included in the mainstream of biomedical and behavioral science; Whereas the Congress established the National Center for Nursing Research within the National Institutes of Health to disseminate information related to basic and clinical nursing research through the passage of the Health Research Extension Act of 1985; Whereas the National Center for Nursing Research excelled in its purpose to support and provide research training, fellowships, and opportunities for our Nation’s nursing scientists; Whereas the Congress, recognizing the contributions of the National Center for Nursing Research to improving quality care and health, redesignated the center the National Institute of Nursing Research (in this resolution referred to as the NINR ) through the passage of the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993; Whereas the NINR’s research focus for the past 30 years encompasses advances in health and wellness promotion, managing symptoms of acute and chronic illnesses, as well as innovations in science and practice; Whereas the NINR’s mission is to promote and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations, across all stages of life; Whereas the NINR’s goal is to enhance nursing science and health care by integrating the biological and behavioral sciences, applying new technologies, promoting health equity, and developing scientists of the future; Whereas NINR funded scientists conduct patient-centered, point-of-care, biobehavioral research with a primary focus on health promotion, symptom management, quality of care, and quality of life; Whereas the NINR has a commitment to helping eliminate health disparities facing minority, underserved, and disadvantaged populations across the Nation; Whereas the NINR is the lead institute for palliative and end-of-life care research at the National Institutes of Health; and Whereas the NINR invests a large portion of its budget to train emerging scientists, ensuring a strong body of nursing knowledge is generated for the health of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the National Institute of Nursing Research on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary; and (2) commends the Institute for its ongoing support of nursing research integral to the health and well-being of Americans.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2015 Ms. Graham (for herself, Mr. Katko , Mr. Ashford , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Costa , Ms. Sinema , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Nolan , Mr. O’Rourke , and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the consideration of continuing resolutions to fund the Government at the current rate of operations if offered not more than 24 hours before funding for the Government expires.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 12. (a) During the 24-hour period which ends on the date on which funding for the Government expires, it shall be in order for any Member to move to consider any joint resolution continuing appropriations for the Government at the current rate of operations for 30 days. Such resolution may contain no other matter. (b) A motion to consider any continuing resolution described in paragraph (a) if offered by any Member pursuant to that paragraph shall be privileged and shall have precedence of all other questions. (c) If the continuing resolution described in paragraph (a) passes the House, then, during the 30-day period covered by the joint resolution— (1) it shall not be in order to consider any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than 3 calendar days unless a bill or joint resolution is agreed to that funds the Government until the end of the applicable fiscal year; and (2) no funds of the House may be used for official travel of any Member, officer, or employee of the House which is undertaken during such period. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 480 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 21, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States.

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. 10) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, 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 Oversight and Government Reform. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each further 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 further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. 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 one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 692) to ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States. 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 481 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 21, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1937) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.

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. 1937) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. 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 Natural Resources. 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. 67 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 481 [Report No. 114–301] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2015 Mr. Newhouse , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1937) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.

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. 1937) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness. 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 Natural Resources. 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.

October 20, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 483 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 22, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. 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 through the legislative day of October 23, 2015. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of October 22, 2015, or October 23, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 68 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 483 [Report No. 114–303] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2015 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. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. 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 through the legislative day of October 23, 2015. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of October 22, 2015, or October 23, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

October 21, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 486 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2015 Mr. Ellison (for himself, Mr. Emmer of Minnesota , Mr. Kline , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Paulsen , Mr. Peterson , and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball team on winning the 2015 Women’s National Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas, on October 14, 2015, the Minnesota Lynx won the 2015 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA); Whereas this is the third national championship for the Minnesota Lynx in 5 years; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks with only one loss in the semifinals, swept the Phoenix Mercury in the Western Conference Finals and decisively beat the Indian Fever in the first fifth-game final since 2009; Whereas a franchise record 18,933 fans attended the championship game at the Target Center in Minneapolis to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx benefit from stellar leadership from Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and Assistant Coaches Jim Petersen and Shelley Patterson, feature 5 world champion and gold medal athletes, Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Asjha Jones, and Finals MVP Sylvia Fowles as well as highly talented professionals including Rebekkah Brunson, Renee Montgomery, Anna Cruz, Shae Kelley, Tricia Liston, Devereaux Peters, and Kalana Greene; and Whereas the Minnesota Lynx are one of only four WNBA teams to win more than 2 championships, and all 3 under the coaching of Cheryl Reeve: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women’s National Basketeball Association Championship; and (2) recognizes the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for the enthusiastic support of women’s professional basketball.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 23, 2015 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the two United States Postal Service employees and Washington, DC, natives who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001, United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attacks, as well as the three other Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.

Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country, gave Congress the constitutional authority To establish post offices and post roads ; Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public service and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis; Whereas despite the other terrorist attacks in Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the anthrax attacks more than 10 years ago, Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States; Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both natives of Washington, DC, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service; Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died; Whereas 5 United States citizens died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attacks and 17 became ill in the worst biological attack in the Nation’s history; and Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center by Public Law 107–225 : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., Thomas Morris, Jr., the three Americans who died, and the 17 who became ill in the attacks, and acknowledges the sacrifice that all Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 491 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 27, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1090) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1090) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–31 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 Financial Services; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Lynch of Massachusetts or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 69 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 491 [Report No. 114–313] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Collins of Georgia , 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. 1090) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1090) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-31 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 Financial Services; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Lynch of Massachusetts or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

October 26, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 495 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 28, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1314) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1314) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendment printed in part B of that report. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 70 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 495 [Report No. 114–315] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28 (legislative day, October 27), 2015 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. 1314) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1314) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an administrative appeal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendment printed in part B of that report. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

October 28 (legislative day, October 27), 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2015 Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.

Whereas Computer Science is vital to the economy and quality of life in the United States, making pivotal contributions to job creation and innovation in manufacturing, health care, energy, education, and finance and contributing to the effectiveness of the national defense of the United States; Whereas the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University was among the first such departments founded in the Nation, created through the leadership of Nobel laureate Herbert Simon and Turing Award winners Allen Newell and Alan Perlis; Whereas the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University has distinguished itself in the fields of algorithms, programming languages, software engineering, parallel processing, computer systems, and software systems; Whereas graduates of the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University have made significant contributions to academic research at institutions across the United States and the world, as well as in the growth and success of virtually all of the major information technology companies of the United States; and Whereas the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University has applied advances in Computer Science to challenges ranging from improving learning to enhancing the safety of the Nation’s air traffic control system, led the development of the Nation’s first wired campus, contributed to the economic revitalization of Pittsburgh through the creation and attraction of new businesses, been home to 12 Turing Award winners, and established nationally recognized initiatives for improving diversity through its Women in Computer Science program: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contributions of the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University to the educational excellence, quality of life, and economic competitiveness of the United States; and (2) congratulates the students, faculty, and alumni of the Department on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its establishment.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2015 Mr. Grothman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School.

Whereas the Army Ranger School (referred to in this preamble as Ranger School ) was established in 1950 during the Korean War to develop elite leaders to command difficult combat missions; Whereas Ranger School is one of the most challenging training courses for which members of the Armed Forces may volunteer; Whereas Ranger School pushes the physical and mental limits of students for more than 2 months; Whereas on average— (1) 36 percent of Ranger School students fail the course during the first 4 days after the date on which the course begins; and (2) only 45 percent of Ranger School students ultimately graduate from the course; Whereas the Army Reserve is— (1) a highly trained force that comprises approximately 20 percent of the total Army; and (2) always available to meet the needs of the Army and Joint Force; Whereas, on August 21, 2015, Army Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver became the first 2 women to graduate from Ranger School; Whereas, on October 16, 2015, Major Lisa Jaster became the third woman, and the first woman with the Army Reserve, to graduate from Ranger School and earn the distinctive black and gold Ranger tab; Whereas Major Lisa Jaster overcame the extreme fatigue, hunger, and stress involved in Ranger training in order to graduate from Ranger School; and Whereas Major Lisa Jaster has— (1) dedicated her life to serving and protecting the United States; (2) deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan; and (3) earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Major Lisa Jaster for the accomplishment of becoming the first woman from the Army Reserve to graduate from Ranger School; (2) commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first 3 women to graduate from Ranger School— (A) Captain Kristen Griest; (B) First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; and (C) Major Lisa Jaster; (3) recognizes the vital role that the Army Reserve plays in protecting and defending the United States; and (4) celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 498 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2015 Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 2015 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide; Whereas 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime; Whereas breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States; Whereas each year it is estimated that over 230,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die; Whereas an estimated 2,300 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States and more than 400 will die each year; Whereas in recent years, there has been a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and older; Whereas death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, due in part to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options; and Whereas October 2015 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities, and take steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer, including maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, limiting alcohol intake and menopausal hormones, and breastfeeding, if they can.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2015 Mr. Pierluisi (for himself, Ms. Norton , and Ms. Bordallo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to file, sign, and call up discharge petitions.

That clause 2 of rule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended as follows: (1) In paragraph (b), after Member each place it appears insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner . (2) In paragraph (c), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner and after Members each place it appears insert , Delegates, or Resident Commissioner . (3) In the fifth sentence of paragraph (c), after a majority of the total membership of the House , insert , plus all Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, . (4) In paragraph (d)(1), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner . (5) In paragraph (e)(2), after Member insert , Delegate, or Resident Commissioner .