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IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 332 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2015 Mr. Pitts (for himself, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Harris , Mr. Huelskamp , and Mr. Carson of Indiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father’s Day.

Whereas fathers factor significantly in the lives of children; Whereas fathers play an important role in teaching their children life lessons and preparing them to succeed in school and in life; Whereas children with involved fathers are more likely to do well in school, have a better sense of well-being, and have fewer behavioral problems; Whereas supportive fathers promote the positive physical, social, emotional, moral, and mental development of children; Whereas promoting responsible fatherhood can help increase the chances that children will grow up with two caring parents; Whereas, when fathers are actively involved in the upbringing of children, the children demonstrate greater self-control and a greater ability to take initiative; Whereas responsible fatherhood can help reduce child poverty; Whereas responsible fatherhood strengthens families and communities; and Whereas Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the millions of fathers who serve as a wonderful, caring parent for their children; (2) calls on fathers across the United States to use Father’s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children’s lives, to spend Father’s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children; (3) urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the mental, moral, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of children; and (4) encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 336 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2015 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections.

1. Providing for small donor and public financing of elections It is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to eliminate the undue influence of money in politics— (1) Congress should create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections, which will ensure that Congress is responsible to voters instead of well-financed special interests; and (2) Members of Congress should devote their full time to regular order and governing instead of campaign fundraising.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 338 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 25, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, 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. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to 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 Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 45 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 338 [Report No. 114–179] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2015 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, 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. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to 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 Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

June 24, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 340 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 25, 2015 RESOLUTION Returning to the Senate H.R. 1735, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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, with the Senate amendment thereto.

That the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1735) entitled An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. , in the opinion of this House, contravenes the first clause of the seventh section of the first article of the Constitution of the United States and is an infringement of the privileges of this House and that such bill, with the Senate amendment thereto, shall be respectfully returned to the Senate with a message communicating this resolution.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 342 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2015 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself, Mr. Lewis , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Rush , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , and Mr. Veasey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.

Whereas, on June 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court correctly concluded in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (No. 14–144) that messages on State license plates constitute government speech , not private speech protected by the First Amendment; Whereas the Court also held that it is within the authority of a State such as Texas to reject messages on State-issued license plates, such as a depiction of the Confederate battle flag, that offend the sensibilities of its citizens; Whereas divisive symbols, license plates, specialty license plates, replicas, and flags on public buildings or government property, which constitute government speech , convey the vestiges of the history of slavery that has divided the United States; Whereas the role of government is to promote equal protection under the Constitution and combat fear, oppression, and intimidation; Whereas these divisive symbols have historically targeted and perpetuated fear, oppression, and intimidation of certain groups of Americans; Whereas the continued existence of these divisive symbols as government speech is also a denial of equal protection under the law; Whereas the United States can only be a perfect union where all are and feel equally protected under the law; and Whereas equal protection under the law promotes a more perfect union, fairness, tolerance, peace, and a sense of community oneness, all unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union— (1) through avoidance of government speech , as the State of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., which promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation in the States, localities, and territories; (2) by immediately abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of the American society; and (3) by promoting tolerance and unity by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols whether displayed in public or private.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 349 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2015 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Langevin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Whereas in 1945 post World War I, Future Homemakers of America was founded to support and train a new workforce; Whereas Future Homemakers of America has maintained a role in preparing youth for family, career, and community success through Family and Consumer Sciences education and has adapted to the needs of society; Whereas, as part of continued growth, Future Homemakers of America changed its name in 1999 to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America to better reflect the career focus of the skill preparation of its members; Whereas, as part of career and technical education Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a tried and true solution to ensure that competitive skilled workers are ready, willing, and capable of holding jobs in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand career fields, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM) disciplines, design, hospitality, early childhood education, and many other fields that are vital to keeping the United States competitive in the global economy; Whereas Family, Career and Community Leaders of America helps the United States meet the very real and immediate challenges of strong families, economic development, student achievement, and global competitiveness; Whereas over 10,000,000 students have participated in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America over the last 70 years; Whereas, as a national career and technical student organization that affords students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to secure careers in growing, high-demand fields; Whereas secondary school students participating in Family Career and Community Leaders of America are significantly more likely to report that they had developed skills during high school in problem solving, project completion, research, applying to colleges, work-related contexts, communication, time management, and critical thinking; Whereas students at schools with highly integrated rigorous academic, career, and technical education programs have significantly higher achievement in reading, mathematics, and science than students at schools with less integrated programs; and Whereas Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is celebrating its 70th anniversary: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; (2) recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce in the United States; and (3) encourages educators, counselors, and administrators to promote career and technical education as an option for students.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 350 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 9, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, 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 amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–22 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and 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 such 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 47 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 350 [Report No. 114–193] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2015 Mr. Burgess , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, 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 amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-22 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and 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 such 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.

July 8, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 8, 2015 Ms. Herrera Beutler (for herself, Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Reichert , and Mrs. McMorris Rodgers ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding hydroelectric power.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that hydroelectric power is the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy in the United States and should be fully utilized in the Nation’s pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy for all people of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 356 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2015 Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Joyce ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 30 as National Bartter Syndrome Day .

Whereas bartter syndrome is a rare kidney condition that causes an imbalance of potassium, sodium, chloride, and other molecules in the body; Whereas the antenatal form of bartter syndrome, which begins before birth, is often life-threatening and is characterized by abnormally high levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the affected fetus, premature delivery, and salt loss; Whereas the classical form of bartter syndrome, which begins in early childhood and tends to be less severe, causes individuals to experience fatigue, muscle weakness, growth delay, and developmental delay; Whereas bartter syndrome likely affects approximately one per million people worldwide, although the exact prevalence is unknown; Whereas increased awareness and research of the bartter syndrome will promote accurate and early recognition of the disorder and help families with children suffering from this condition cope with the associated difficulties; and Whereas May 30 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Bartter Syndrome Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering.

1. Eliminating partisan redistricting and gerrymandering It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress should establish a Federal reapportionment system that would create compact and contiguous congressional districts that, to the greatest extent possible, follow geographic boundaries and county lines; (2) congressional districts should not favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party; (3) congressional districts should adhere to the existing standards of equal population; and (4) the highest court of each State should have the power to reject congressional district maps that do not meet the above criteria.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 360 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Mr. Russell (for himself, Mr. Benishek , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Boustany , and Mr. Cole ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Collegiate Honors Council.

Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council supports honors education at more than 800 member colleges and universities, challenging over 325,000 high-achieving students from six regions in the United States and internationally; Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council, with 50 years of tradition in providing networking and support for professional honors staff, continues to define and hold true to the guiding principles of honors education; Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council provides opportunities for Honors Directors and other professional staff to share best practices in honors education; Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council supports Honors Directors through numerous continuing education tracks, including specific options for beginning in honors, developing in honors, and best honors administrative practices; Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council’s member organizations contribute to a collection of honors education best practices and provide consultation and publications for others researching honors education pedagogy; and Whereas the National Collegiate Honors Council, in support of its members, influences and provides unique and collaborative learning experiences in all academic disciplines: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the National Collegiate Honors Council, its officers, staff, members, institutions, and students on the 50th anniversary of the Council; (2) recognizes the members of the National Collegiate Honors Council for their continued hard work and devotion to educational excellence in higher education; and (3) congratulates the National Collegiate Honors Council for its distinguished history and long record of achievements.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 361 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2015 Mr. Williams submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need to explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water, and for other purposes.

Whereas small communities are severely burdened when the Environmental Protection Agency closes their wastewater treatment plants; Whereas flood waters can disable wastewater and drinking water facilities; Whereas natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, can leave entire cities without power and, therefore, without potable water; and Whereas due to the growing population of the United States, there are more pathogens entering the Nation’s water systems: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to respond to situations in which water systems are closed as a result of Environmental Protection Agency induced shutdowns, disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, or natural disasters, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security should explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying affected communities and hospitals with high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 363 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2015 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote.

1. Protecting the right to vote It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities; (2) in order to increase voter access and participation, Congress should require every State to create and maintain an online voter registration system and to automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the State’s motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry); and (3) Congress should make Election Day a legal public holiday.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 365 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2015 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 25, 2015, National Dance Day .

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance , in association with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, has encouraged the creation of National Dance Day in nations around the world, beginning with the first National Dance Day on the National Mall in 2010; Whereas the Dizzy Feet foundation and the Kennedy Center, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on July 25, 2015, in Washington, DC, at the Kennedy Center; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world and has helped popularize dancing as an art, for fun, and as a form of exercise; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the spectrum of dance, from classical to popular to line and partner dances; Whereas dancing helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic among every age group in the United States; Whereas dancing, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas this year at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, performances by Antoine Hunter, AXIS Dance Company, Baakari Wilder, Culture Shock, Evan Ruggiero, and Season 9 finalist of So You Think You Can Dance Cyrus Glitch Spencer will entertain and encourage dancing; Whereas instructional videos are available on the Dizzy Feet Foundation YouTube channel featuring dance routines for all skill levels and ability in advance of National Dance Day to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas the last Saturday in July continues an appropriate day to celebrate National Dance Day , as it has been for the past 5 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage a national commitment to dance, dance education, and physical fitness; (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; and (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 370 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 23, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 50 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 370 [Report No. 114–223] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2015 Mr. Collins , 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. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.

July 22, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2015 Mr. Becerra submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California.

Whereas the Special Olympics improves the lives of those with developmental and intellectual disabilities; Whereas the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will illustrate our Nation’s continued commitment to making our society more inclusive; Whereas the first Special Olympics World Games held in 1968 featured 1,000 athletes from 26 States and Canada competing in track and field, swimming, and floor hockey; Whereas the 2015 World Games will draw 6,500 athletes from 165 countries competing in 25 different sporting events; Whereas the 2015 World Games will allow courageous athletes from around the world to experience the joy of displaying their talents and abilities; Whereas the first medals will be awarded on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and Whereas the 2015 World Games will continue the tradition of bringing health care services to those most in need: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones; (2) supports the efforts of the athletes, coaches, educators, volunteers, leaders, and workers who make the Games possible; and (3) celebrates the return of the World Games to the United States and the city of Los Angeles.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 373 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2015 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.

1. Limiting the campaign season It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities; (2) registered candidates for Congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election; (3) candidates for Congressional office, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect campaign contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and (4) States should create a single Congressional primary date to increase voter education and participation.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 376 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2015 Mr. Benishek submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.

That pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States Code, the bill (H.R. 3133), entitled A Bill relating to certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members, now pending in the House of Representatives, is referred to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band, on behalf of itself and of its individual members, has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring during the period between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by Article 1 of the July 31, 1855, Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa, 11 Stat. 621.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 23, 2015 Mr. Lance (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Marino , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Boustany , Mr. Messer , Mr. MacArthur , Mr. Olson , and Ms. Jenkins of Kansas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the role of the House of Representatives in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran.

Whereas the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–17 ; 129 Stat. 201) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on May 22, 2015; Whereas the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 gives Congress 60 days to review and approve or disapprove any nuclear deal between the United States, France, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and Germany (commonly known as the P5+1 countries ) and Iran; Whereas the P5+1 countries reached an agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with Iran on July 14, 2015; Whereas the Department of State sent the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to Congress for review on July 19, 2015; Whereas the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on July 20, 2015, one day after Congress received the Plan; Whereas Congress should have a central role in the approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; Whereas the Obama Administration supported consideration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in the United Nations Security Council before Congress could review it; and Whereas the vote by the United Nations Security Council violates the spirit of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 by bypassing congressional review: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its role in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; (2) expresses its firm disapproval of the Obama Administration’s taking action through the United Nations Security Council on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action before Congress has had time to review the agreement; (3) is not bound by the action of the United Nations Security Council to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on July 20, 2015; and (4) will determine whether to approve or disapprove the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action based solely on whether the agreement is in the national security interests of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 381 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2015 Mr. Benishek submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.

1. Referral Pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States Code, the bill (H.R. 3133) entitled A Bill relating to certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members, now pending in the House of Representatives, is referred to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band, on behalf of itself and of its individual members, has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring during the period between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by Article 1 of the July 31, 1855, Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa, 11 Stat. 621. 2. Proceeding and report Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall, notwithstanding the bar of any statute of limitations— (1) proceed according to the provisions of sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code; and (2) report back to the House of Representatives, at the earliest practicable date, providing findings of fact and conclusions of law that are sufficient to inform the Congress of— (A) the nature, extent, and character of the legal or equitable claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, on behalf of itself and of its individual members, for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by Article 1 of the July 31, 1855, Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa, 11 Stat. 621; (B) whether the Band has good cause for not having filed said claims with the Indian Claims Commission within the August 13, 1946, to August 13, 1951, limitations period established by the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946, and accordingly has good cause to be excused from that limitations period; (C) whether any other statute of limitations bar is applicable to the Band’s claims; and if so, whether the Band has good cause to be excused from the operation of any such bar; (D) whether the doctrine of laches is applicable to the Band’s claims; and if so, whether the Band has good cause to be excused from the operation of that doctrine; and (E) the amount of just compensation, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the Band, on behalf of itself and of its individual members.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2015 Mr. Rangel (for himself, Mr. Conyers , and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Calling for a formal end of the Korean War.

Whereas the Korean War broke out on June 25, 1950, and active combat ceased with the Armistice Agreement signed on July 27, 1953; Whereas the Armistice Agreement did not formally end the war, so the Korean War remains one of the world’s longest ongoing armed conflicts; Whereas the Korean War was a global conflict that involved not only South Korea and North Korea, but also the United States along with more than 20 other nations, which altogether suffered hundreds of thousands casualties and losses, including millions of civilians killed and wounded; Whereas 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence after Imperial Japan surrendered to the United States during World War II on August 15, 1945; and Whereas peaceful unification of Korea is desired by all Korean people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) pays tribute to the sacrifices of the Veterans of the Korean War, its victims and divided families; and (2) calls upon the international community to support the vision of a unified Korea and assist efforts to promote international peace and security, denuclearization, economic prosperity, human rights, and the rule of law both on the Korean Peninsula and elsewhere.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 385 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2015 Mr. Meadows submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives vacant.

Whereas the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress has endeavored to consolidate power and centralize decisionmaking, bypassing the majority of the 435 Members of Congress and the people they represent; Whereas the Speaker has, through inaction, caused the power of Congress to atrophy, thereby making Congress subservient to the executive and judicial branches, diminishing the voice of the American people; Whereas the Speaker uses the power of the office to punish Members who vote according to their conscience instead of the will of the Speaker; Whereas the Speaker has intentionally provided for voice votes on consequential and controversial legislation to be taken without notice and with few Members present; Whereas the Speaker uses the legislative calendar to create crises for the American people, in order to compel Members to vote for legislation; Whereas the Speaker does not comply with the spirit of the rules of the House of Representatives, which provide that Members shall have three days to review legislation before voting; Whereas the Speaker continues to direct the Rules Committee to limit meaningful amendments, to limit debate on the House floor, and to subvert a straightforward legislative process; and Whereas the House of Representatives, to function effectively in the service of all citizens of this country, requires the service of a Speaker who will endeavor to follow an orderly and inclusive process without imposing his or her will upon any Member thereof: Now, therefore, be it

That the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared to be vacant.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 387 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 28, 2015 RESOLUTION

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Clay.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2015 Mr. Delaney (for himself, Mr. Peters , and Mr. Hanna ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to lower the threshold at which the gross budgetary effect of a piece of legislation requires the cost estimates provided for the legislation to incorporate macroeconomic variables resulting from the legislation, and to require the cost estimates provided for appropriation bills and joint resolutions to incorporate such variables.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Honest Dynamic Scoring Resolution . 2. Expansion of types of legislation subject to dynamic scoring in cost estimates (a) Lowering Threshold of Economic Impact Clause 8(d)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking 0.25 percent of the current projected gross domestic product for that fiscal year and inserting 1 percent of the total amount of discretionary spending in the most recently ended fiscal year . (b) Applying Requirement to Appropriation Bills and Joint Resolutions (1) In general Clause 8 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (c) and (d) as paragraphs (d) and (e); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (b) the following new paragraph: (c) (1) An estimate provided by the Congressional Budget Office for the Committee on Appropriations for any appropriation bill or joint resolution under section 202(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate the budgetary effects of changes in economic output, employment, capital stock, and other macroeconomic variables resulting from such bill or joint resolution. The preceding sentence shall only apply to an estimate with respect to an appropriation bill or joint resolution, or portion thereof, that funds a project, program, or activity authorized by major legislation (as described in paragraph (e)). (2) If the Office provides a range of estimates in addition to a central value under paragraph (1) with respect to such a bill or joint resolution, the central value within such range shall be used for official scoring purposes. (3) Notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph (1), the Congressional Budget Office may use traditional scoring methods when providing such an estimate if the estimate will be the same under such method and under the method prescribed by such subparagraph. . (2) Conforming amendment Clause 8(d)(1) of such rule, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(A), is amended by striking paragraphs (a) and (b) and inserting paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) . (3) Clerical amendment The heading of clause 8 of such rule is amended by striking major legislation and inserting major legislation and appropriation bills and joint resolutions .