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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 917 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Ms. Slaughter (for herself, Mr. Sessions , and Mr. DeFazio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Congratulating The Optical Society on its 100th anniversary.

Whereas The Optical Society is the leading global professional association in optics and photonics, supporting research and collaboration in the science of light; Whereas The Optical Society was founded in 1916 in Rochester, New York, as the research catalyst for the science of light and has since become the leading voice for advancing the study and application of optics and photonics; Whereas today, The Optical Society connects 270,000 scientists, students, engineers, and business leaders around the world spanning 177 countries; Whereas over the course of The Optical Society’s 100-year history, 34 society members have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, or Physiology/Medicine; Whereas optics and photonics is the science and application of light, serving as the backbone for modern national security applications, industrial controls, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, health care, and consumer and business products; Whereas a 2012 National Research Council study, Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for our Nation, outlined the utility of optics and photonics and their role in facilitating economic growth, recognizing their extraordinary impact on communications, information processing and data storage, defense and national security, energy, health and medicine, advanced manufacturing, and strategic materials; Whereas Congress has recognized the importance of optics and photonics in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4435) and the Revitalize American Manufacturing Initiative (P.L. 113-235); Whereas the United States Government has recognized the importance of photonics, its contributions to economic development, and the benefits of public-private partnerships, by recently announcing a consortium working with the Department of Defense that is known as the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics); and Whereas optics and photonics create more than $3,000,000,000,000 in revenue annually in the United States and support upwards of 7,400,000 jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates The Optical Society on its 100th year anniversary; (2) reaffirms the crucial role optics and photonics has played over the last 100 years and continues to play in the Nation’s economy and everyday lives; and (3) recognizes the importance of continued investment in fundamental optics and photonics research.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 918 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2016 Mr. Takano (for himself, Mr. Ellison , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the private sector.

Whereas Congress has promoted policies to improve the health care capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs by providing significant increases in funds to hire staff, build more facilities, and improve training; Whereas nearly 9,000,000 veterans are enrolled in and depend on the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs for their care, and the Department completes nearly 101,000,000 outpatient appointments annually; Whereas the approximately 22,000,000 veterans of the United States are a diverse group of individuals including older veterans with diseases associated with aging and younger veterans with complex conditions related to improved battlefield medical care, and as a group contain a higher percentage of seriously wounded individuals needing complex lifelong physical and mental health care, which differs from the patient mix cared for by most community providers; Whereas the RAND Corporation examined a decade of research and found that VA provided care is equal to or better quality than private sector care in all forty-seven quality-of-care measurements it conducted as part of an independent assessment comparing VA outpatient care with comparable civilian facilities; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs is better equipped than most community providers to coordinate complex veteran care and provide continuity of resources for veterans; Whereas employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are dedicated public servants, one-third of whom are veterans themselves; and Whereas according to a bipartisan survey by Lake Research and Chesapeake Beach Consulting 80 percent of veterans polled oppose turning health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs into a system of private sector vouchers that may not adequately cover costs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports policies that provide necessary resources to serve veterans by maintaining a robust Veterans Health Administration; (2) opposes policies that would jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources away from the Veterans Health Administration and into the private sector; and (3) supports policies that would create integrated health care networks for veterans with the Veterans Health Administration, serving as the coordinator and primary provider of care, and selected high-quality community partners providing care when and where needed to ensure timely and convenient access for all enrolled veterans.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 923 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 14, 2016 Mr. Joyce (for himself and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Whereas November 14 through November 18, 2016, marks the 95th annual observance of American Education Week; Whereas public schools are the backbone of the Nation’s democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain the Nation’s precious values of freedom, civility, and equality; Whereas, by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; Whereas people working in the field of public education, be they teachers, higher education faculty and staff, paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers, clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in skilled trades, health and student service workers, security guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve children and communities throughout the Nation with care and professionalism; and Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, children, educators, volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 927 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2016 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November as Utility Scam Awareness Day .

Whereas reliable electricity, natural gas, and water service is important to the health, safety, and well-being of all Americans; Whereas such utilities play a valuable role in supporting the economy and security of the United States; Whereas customers of such utilities continue to be victimized by scammers impersonating utility company officials; Whereas many scammers falsely threaten to disconnect utility services if same-day payment is not received; Whereas scammer tactics have become more sophisticated over the years, including leveraging spoofing technology to display a utility company’s name on a customer’s caller ID and using a recording of a company’s upfront telephone menu message; Whereas the utility industry is raising awareness of scammer tactics and working with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies to identify, and prosecute, the criminals perpetrating the scam; Whereas a national day to create awareness of scammers impersonating utility industry companies will help protect customers; and Whereas the third Wednesday of November would be an appropriate date to designate as Utility Scam Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Utility Scam Awareness Day ; (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Utility Scam Awareness Day ; and (3) encourages utilities to use this day to raise awareness and knowledge amongst themselves and the general public regarding the threat posed by scams against utility customers, and the techniques and tools used to identify and avoid them.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 932 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 6, 2016 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills.

Whereas telephone companies are required to permit third parties to bill for services on a consumer’s monthly telephone bill in certain circumstances; Whereas “cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a wireline, wireless, or bundled services telephone bill of a consumer; Whereas the Federal Communications Commission estimates that cramming has harmed tens of millions of people in the United States; and Whereas existing protections against cramming have not prevented harm to consumers: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 932 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Honda , and Mrs. Bustos ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills.

Whereas telephone companies are required to permit third parties to bill for services on a consumer’s monthly telephone bill in certain circumstances; Whereas “cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a wireline, wireless, or bundled services telephone bill of a consumer; Whereas the Federal Communications Commission estimates that cramming has harmed tens of millions of people in the United States; and Whereas existing protections against cramming have not prevented harm to consumers: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 933 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 1, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES For further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ) for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $800,000. 2. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 3. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 158 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 933 [Report No. 114–838] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mrs. Miller of Michigan , from the Committee on House Administration , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES For further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ) for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $800,000. 2. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 3. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

November 29, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 934 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 30, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–67 modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 80 minutes, with 60 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, 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; (2) the amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2016 Mr. Welch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy.

Whereas the United States should lead the world in providing high-quality education and opportunities to its citizens; Whereas digital skills are essential for education and preparing citizens for the economy of the future; Whereas, on a daily basis, teachers across the country assign homework that requires Internet access to be completed; Whereas there are 5,000,000 households with school-age children in the United States that do not have high-speed Internet access at home and fall into what is known as the homework gap ; Whereas a disproportionate number of students without high-speed Internet access at home reside in low-income and minority households; Whereas students and families in rural areas face additional challenges when homework requires Internet access that is out of reach; Whereas every student deserves an opportunity at 21st century success; Whereas participation in the classroom can be improved when all students are equipped with the tools to complete their homework; Whereas educators can increase the use of cutting-edge education technology and digital learning resources when those resources remain accessible during out-of-school hours; Whereas data show that students have received lower grades and been unable to complete their assignments because of their lack of Internet access at home; Whereas improved student access to postsecondary education and workforce opportunities can be made possible by increasing the ability of students to apply for employment, postsecondary education, and financial aid opportunities; Whereas leaders in the public and private sectors have recognized that the homework gap is an issue of national importance and partnered to find cooperative solutions to address it; and Whereas instilling digital skills and the knowledge to succeed in the 21st century economy in the Nation’s students is vital to the Nation’s global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 937 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 1, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany 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.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 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. 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 161 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 937 [Report No. 114–844] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 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. 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.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 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. 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.

November 30, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 939 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 6, 2016 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy.

Whereas the United States should lead the world in providing high-quality education and opportunities to its citizens; Whereas digital skills are essential for education and preparing citizens for the economy of the future; Whereas, on a daily basis, teachers across the country assign homework that requires Internet access to be completed; Whereas there are 5 million households with school-age children in the United States that do not have high-speed Internet access at home and fall into what is known as the homework gap ; Whereas a disproportionate number of students without high-speed Internet access at home reside in low-income and minority households; Whereas students and families in rural areas face additional challenges when homework requires Internet access that is out of reach; Whereas every student deserves an opportunity at 21st century success; Whereas participation in the classroom can be improved when all students are equipped with the tools to complete their homework; Whereas educators can increase the use of cutting-edge education technology and digital learning resources when those resources remain accessible during out-of-school hours; Whereas data show that students have received lower grades and been unable to complete their assignments because of their lack of Internet access at home; Whereas improved student access to postsecondary education and workforce opportunities can be made possible by increasing the ability of students to apply for employment, postsecondary education, and financial aid opportunities; Whereas leaders in the public and private sectors have recognized that the homework gap is an issue of national importance and partnered to find cooperative solutions to address it; and Whereas instilling digital skills and the knowledge to succeed in the 21st century economy in the Nation’s students is vital to the Nation’s global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 939 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2016 Mr. Welch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.

Whereas the United States should lead the world in providing high-quality education and opportunities to its citizens; Whereas digital skills are essential for education and preparing citizens for the economy of the future; Whereas, on a daily basis, teachers across the country assign homework that requires Internet access to be completed; Whereas there are 5,000,000 households with school-age children in the United States that do not have high-speed Internet access at home and fall into what is known as the homework gap ; Whereas a disproportionate number of students without high-speed Internet access at home reside in low-income and minority households; Whereas students and families in rural areas face additional challenges when homework requires Internet access that is out of reach; Whereas every student deserves an opportunity at 21st century success; Whereas participation in the classroom can be improved when all students are equipped with the tools to complete their homework; Whereas educators can increase the use of cutting-edge education technology and digital learning resources when those resources remain accessible during out-of-school hours; Whereas data show that students have received lower grades and been unable to complete their assignments because of their lack of Internet access at home; Whereas improved student access to postsecondary education and workforce opportunities can be made possible by increasing the ability of students to apply for employment, postsecondary education, and financial aid opportunities; Whereas leaders in the public and private sectors have recognized that the homework gap is an issue of national importance and partnered to find cooperative solutions to address it; and Whereas instilling digital skills and the knowledge to succeed in the 21st century economy in the Nation’s students is vital to the Nation’s global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 940 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 2, 2016 Mr. Foster (for himself and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2016, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas, December 3, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 945 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 6, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

That a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress be printed as a House document, and that three thousand additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the House of Representatives, of which nine hundred eighty copies shall be bound in leather with thumb index and delivered as may be directed by the Parliamentarian of the House.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 947 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 6, 2016 Mr. Richmond submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in October as Clergy Spouse Appreciation Day.

Whereas the church is where the community of saints assemble together to cultivate, nurture, and enhance a concrete spiritual connection between God and man that ultimately leads to advancing the minds and improving the lives of those in the community; Whereas the clergy are God’s authorized representatives, whose mission is to create an atmosphere of unity, love, and hope in an otherwise oppressed and chaotic community; Whereas the clergy extend themselves to organize, promote, and influence programs and activities that create that atmosphere of unity, love, and hope; Whereas the clergy spouse has accepted the challenge to work alongside God’s ambassador as the spouse carries out the assigned mission of educating and equipping the community with the necessary tools to enhance their living standards; Whereas the nature of the service provided by the clergy and their spouses is unique, as they are entrusted with the spiritual well-being of the flock, thereby creating a positive impact on their respective communities; Whereas the dedication and sacrifice provided by the clergy spouses to improve the quality of life for their community is immeasurable; Whereas a day in recognition of the contributions of the clergy spouses would highlight their dedication by increasing awareness of the many service programs organized and executed by the more than 200,000 clergy spouses in the United States; and Whereas the third Sunday in October would be an appropriate date to designate as Clergy Spouse Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Clergy Spouse Appreciation Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 948 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2016 Ms. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016.

Whereas, on Friday, December 2, 2016, a fire broke out at the Ghost Ship, an artist collective warehouse located in the Fruitvale community on 31st Avenue in Oakland, California; Whereas Oakland, California, and its arts community suffered a horrific tragedy that evening and continue to mourn the loss of the individuals who died in the fire; Whereas, according to city of Oakland officials, the Ghost Ship warehouse fire is the deadliest fire in the history of Oakland; Whereas, according to Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, as of December 5, 2016, 36 individuals perished in the fire; Whereas it took more than 50 firefighters not less than 4 hours to extinguish the fire and an aggressive, coordinated effort to secure the scene by— (1) the Oakland Fire Department; (2) the Oakland Police Department; (3) the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including— (A) the Coroner’s Bureau; and (B) the Alameda County Search and Rescue Unit; (4) Oakland Public Works; (5) the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; (6) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (7) the American Red Cross; and (8) other agencies; Whereas first responders, firefighters, and recovery personnel, including agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have worked around the clock to support the families of the victims and the community; Whereas first responders and recovery personnel— (1) are vital to the ongoing recovery efforts; and (2) continue to investigate the cause of the deadly fire; and Whereas the officials of the city of Oakland, California, have worked tirelessly to heal the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016; (2) honors the sacrifice of the first responders, firefighters, agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and all individuals who put themselves in harm’s way to help save lives and continue to respond to the fire; (3) expresses continued solidarity with the people of the East Bay of the State of California as they work to heal their community; (4) reaffirms its commitment to support long-term recovery efforts in partnership with local and State governments, citizens, and businesses; (5) supports the city of Oakland's continued emergency response efforts and work to assist the families of the victims of the fire; and (6) offers condolences and support to the families and loved ones of the victims of the fire.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 949 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 8, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–70 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse . 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 114–69 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 among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 164 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 949 [Report No. 114–849] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2016 Mr. Woodall , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-70 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse . 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 114-69 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 among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

December 7, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 950 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2016 Mr. Garrett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 23 as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Whereas the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas early on the morning of October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the United States Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the blast; Whereas the Americans killed included 220 Marines, members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines-Battalion Landing Team, which made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and three Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps Barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed Forces who died in Beirut on that day are recognized through the establishment of a national remembrance day on October 23: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 951 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2016 Mr. Royce submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Denouncing the wrongful and unjust seizure and confiscation of private property of Iranians both inside and outside of Iran, including United States citizens of Iranian descent, by the Government of Iran.

Whereas the Government of Iran came to power in 1979 and is ruled to this day by an autocratic government; Whereas victims of the Government of Iran included individuals persecuted or targeted for persecution based on their political beliefs and associations, as well as their religious, ethnic, and cultural identities; Whereas an instrumentality of state persecution included the wrongful and unjust seizure and confiscation of private property including real property, personal property, and financial assets; Whereas a great number of owners of such property fled for safety to the United States or Europe and are now citizens of those countries; Whereas the Government of Iran has transferred ownership of such confiscated property to government-affiliated foundations and related institutions; and Whereas the Government of Iran has shown no sign that it intends to return or compensate the rightful owners of said government’s wrongful property seizures: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) denounces the wrongful and unjust seizure and confiscation of private property of Iranians both inside and outside of Iran, including United States citizens of Iranian descent, by the Government of Iran; and (2) calls on the Government of Iran to provide fair, comprehensive, and nondiscriminatory restitution of or compensation for all such property wrongfully and unjustly seized and confiscated by the Government of Iran.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2016 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Costa , Mr. Crowley , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Honda , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Keating , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Lee , Mr. Levin , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Matsui , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Norton , Mr. Peters , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Sherman , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 68 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of “Human Rights Day”; (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe “Human Rights Day” and continue their commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 957 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 30, 2016 Mr. Ross (for himself, Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Black , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Gowdy , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Graves of Georgia , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Messer , Mr. Abraham , Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , and Mr. Brat ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Disapproving of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016.

Whereas the State of Israel has been a loyal friend and strong ally to the United States since its establishment in 1948; Whereas the United States Government has historically opposed and vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel; Whereas, on December 23, 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted an anti-Israel resolution that threatens peace in the Middle East and breaks longstanding United States foreign policy; and Whereas the United States Government, under the direction of President Barack Obama, broke its longstanding commitment to the State of Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, by refusing to veto this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) disapproves of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 adopted on December 23, 2016; (2) disapproves of President Barack Obama and his administration’s failure to veto this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution; (3) affirms the United States Government in the future must continue to oppose and veto United Nations Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel; (4) affirms its commitment to the State of Israel as our loyal friend and strong ally in the Middle East; and (5) affirms its commitment to work with future Presidents to strengthen our alliance with the State of Israel.