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IV House Calendar No. 9 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 101 [Report No. 114–23] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 10, 2015 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-5 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) 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-6 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) 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

February 10, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 10, 2015 Mr. Farenthold submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 25, 2015, as National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day .

Whereas September is “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”; Whereas pediatric bone cancers comprise 5 percent of all pediatric cancers; Whereas 5-year survival rates from metastasized pediatric bone cancers are only about 10 percent; Whereas a separate day to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer will help raise awareness of the disease in parents, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better survival rates; Whereas increased awareness may also help promote funding into pediatric bone cancer research where treatments and survival rates have been virtually unchanged for a quarter century; Whereas children with bone cancer courageously face painful and disfiguring surgeries, grueling physical therapy, the side effects from the harshest of chemotherapies, lost time from school, and the social stigma among teens: physical disabilities, scars, hair loss, weight loss, and absence from school; Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with bone cancer face unique difficulties, including separation of family for extended periods of time during treatment, difficulties in providing parental guidance to the children in the family who are not afflicted with cancer, financial strains over several years, and the emotional strain of watching a child suffer through treatment and often die a painful death after years of struggling; Whereas the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation is working to raise research funds and awareness of pediatric bone cancer and now seeks this designation to continue the raising of public awareness of the extent and magnitude of the damages inflicted on families across the United States from pediatric bone cancer; and Whereas September 25, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as “National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day” to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day”; and (2) commends— (A) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (B) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of the devastating disease of pediatric bone cancer; and (C) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 10, 2015 Mr. McCaul (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $14,755,400 for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,223,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $7,532,400 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 3. 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. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2015 Mr. Paulsen (for himself, Mr. Payne , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. MacArthur , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Messer , and Mr. Lance ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means and 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 Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Whereas an estimated 233,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 adding to the estimated 2,700,000 men currently living with prostate cancer in the United States; Whereas approximately 15 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime and prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men in the United States; Whereas African-American males suffer from a 60-percent higher incidence of prostate cancer than White males and have an almost 250-percent higher mortality rate than White males; Whereas certain veterans populations may have nearly twice the incidence of prostate cancer as the general population of the United States; Whereas there are a number of options available to men to treat prostate cancer, including radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and a radical prostatectomy; Whereas many men who undertake these treatment options for their prostate cancer will experience significant side effects including incontinence and impotence; Whereas the side effects of prostate treatment can negatively affect a prostate cancer survivor’s quality of life and contribute to depression and anxiety; Whereas the spouse or partner of the prostate cancer survivor is emotionally impacted as the intimacy of the relationship can become strained; Whereas prostate cancer survivors suffering from the side effects of treatment deserve access to the prosthetic urologic interventions and reconstructive surgeries that can restore the patient to a physical state similar to that prior to the prostate cancer treatment; Whereas the need for these urologic restoration products can also be a last line of intervention for patients suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis; and Whereas Medicare and the Veterans’ Administration currently cover medical devices such as artificial urinary sphincters and penile prosthesis: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should protect Medicare or Veterans’ Administration benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence that result from treatment for prostate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis and that any such coverage decisions should be based on data and made after careful review by medical experts with a critical eye toward the impact of coverage decisions on the Medicare and Veterans’ Administration populations.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 107 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2015 Mr. Peterson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week and for the designation of Wednesday of that week as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.

Whereas school bus drivers and all school transportation staff, including managers, monitors, trainers, mechanics, and dispatchers, make substantial contributions to the future of America and to the development of our Nation's young people as knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens; Whereas excellence in education is dependent on safe, secure, and peaceful routes to school and school settings; Whereas the safety and well-being of many students rely on school bus drivers and the school transportation team to get them to and from school and other events in a safe, professional manner; Whereas school bus drivers and all school transportation staff, including managers, monitors, trainers, mechanics and dispatchers, are an invaluable component of our educational system and have preformed an outstanding job transporting our most precious resource, young students; and Whereas the third week in October will be designated as National School Bus Safety Week and the Wednesday of that week will be designated as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day to promote efforts to provide all our Nation's schools with positive and safe learning climates: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the dedication and contributions that school bus drivers, managers, trainers, monitors, mechanics and dispatchers make for our children every day across the country; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National School Bus Safety Week and National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a week and such a day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 108 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Schrader , Mr. Newhouse , and Mr. Costa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House relating to the dispute between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union impacting operations of West Coast ports.

Whereas the ongoing contract negotiation between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, relating to a collective bargaining agreement, has impacted the operations of 29 West Coast ports, where 20,000 dockworkers work; Whereas the parties began negotiating a new contract in May, 2014, and the previous contract expired in July of 2014; Whereas this negotiation and its impact on the movement of goods has sent harmful economic reverberations far beyond the shipping industry and the West Coast to farms, manufacturing plants, retail establishments, and communities across the country; Whereas the efficient flow of goods is critical to the regional and national economy; Whereas, in 2013, according to the Department of Commerce, imports and exports comprised 30 percent of the Nation’s gross domestic product, as the Nation’s total trade reached $5 trillion; Whereas over 12 percent of the Nation’s gross domestic product travels through those ports and the flow of goods in and out of those ports is critical to the operation of businesses, farms, and factories, to both retailers and consumers, and to millions of jobs all across the United States; Whereas the impacted operations of all West Coast transport by sea has already prevented farmers from selling their crops overseas, resulted in layoffs, slowed manufacturing production, idled trucks and trains, increased costs on businesses, and forced small businesses to shut their doors; Whereas, due to the interruption of the flow of commerce caused by the dispute, manufacturers, farmers, retailers, and other stakeholders are losing customers, market share, and millions of dollars a week; Whereas a shutdown of these ports in 2002 cost the Nation’s economy over $1 billion a day and estimates suggest another shutdown would be even more costly; and Whereas, if there is a shutdown of those ports, the shutdown will present a serious threat to the Nation’s safety and health: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union should swiftly conclude their contract negotiations with the assistance of a Federal mediator; and (2) if the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union do not reach a settlement and a shutdown occurs, the President should use all tools at his disposal to end the dispute, including his authority under the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (commonly known as the Taft-Hartley Act) to intervene in the matter to protect the Nation’s economy.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Holding (for himself, Mr. Nunes , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Grayson , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Mr. Rooney of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democratically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas Territory in 1967 and 2002 when 99.6 and 98.48 percent of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Territory; Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military facilities numerous times, including America’s first overseas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intervention in 2011 in Libya; Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation of North Africa stating, Without it the vital air cover would not have been quickly established on the North African fields. ; Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Middle East continues to underscore the need for the United States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military facilities; Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine its own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citizens; and (2) the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s status as a British Overseas Territory.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 113 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way .

Whereas the technology and communications industries in the United States have historically been some of the most competitive in the world and devoid of burdensome Government regulations; Whereas the United States has over 96,000,000 wireline broadband connections; Whereas wireless auctions are the reason the United States has over 197,000,000 wireless broadband connections; Whereas public-private partnerships, like those piloted by organizations such as Connected Nation, have raised broadband subscription rates, especially in rural areas, by increasing both broadband supply and demand without having to rely on regulation; Whereas deregulatory policies and free-market competition consistently yield a higher rate of economic growth, a greater standard of living for all Americans, and an enhanced capacity for the United States to be competitive in the global marketplace; Whereas the digital age not only expands an individual's reach and ability to connect with family and friends, provides new and exciting educational opportunities, and expands a growing global economy, while simultaneously exposing an individual to a myriad of new threats such as identity theft and other methods of online victimization, and resulting in the increase of attempted criminal cyber attacks on businesses and communications networks; and Whereas we should continually strive to advance this rapidly growing source of social and economic benefit to the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should “Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way” by— (1) promoting investment through deregulation and free-market competition; (2) making additional spectrum available for commercial usage through unencumbered auctions, reallocation of Federal spectrum, and efficient spectrum sharing; (3) establishing a national goal of transmitting high-quality, real-time voice, data, graphics, and video at increasingly higher speeds to all people in the United States, especially in rural and underserved areas; (4) ensuring individual privacy protections without compromising marketplace efficiencies; and (5) promoting cyber threat sharing for allowing the private sector to actively defend their communications networks.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Ms. Meng (for herself, Ms. Chu of California , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Honda , Mr. Lieu of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Israel , Ms. Speier , Mr. Peters , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Titus , and Ms. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of Lunar New Year, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Crowley , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Honda , Mr. Al Green of Texas , and Ms. Bordallo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as “endangered”; Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as “endangered”; and Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 121 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 25, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 529) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 529) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. 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. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce. After general debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. 3. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 2, 2015, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. 4. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 1, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 124 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 25, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Mrs. Capps and Mr. Polis. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Takano and Mr. Foster. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Clarke of New York.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 125 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 26, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes. No further general debate shall be in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–8, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such further amendment shall be considered 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, may be withdrawn by its proponent at any time before action thereon, 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 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. 11 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 125 [Report No. 114–29] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2015 Ms. Foxx , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes. No further general debate shall be in order. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-8, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such further amendment shall be considered 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, may be withdrawn by its proponent at any time before action thereon, 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 any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

February 25, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2015 Mr. Mulvaney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas March 31, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 129 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 27, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 12 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 129 [Report No. 114–31] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.

February 26, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2015 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Dent , and Mr. Lance ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas this year, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2015 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Jones , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Griffith , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Olson , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Buck , Mr. Palazzo , and Mr. Sanford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 240) appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.

That any motion pursuant to clause 4 of rule XXII relating to the bill H.R. 240 may be offered only by the Majority Leader or his designee.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2015 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2015 Mr. Tom Price of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support of designation of April 18, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of Lineman is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas Linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events where these brave men and women work to make the scene safe for the other public safety heroes; Whereas Linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas Linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the Nation’s energy infrastructure; Whereas Linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition or appreciation from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman’s Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of Linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself and Mr. Chabot ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging the Government of Nigeria to move forward expeditiously with national general elections.

Whereas regularly scheduled elections are one of the hallmarks of a democratic form of government; Whereas Nigeria, since its independence in 1960, has adhered to democratic political traditions and processes; Whereas Nigeria is one of the largest and fastest growing free market economies on the African continent; Whereas the Government of Nigeria has been dealing with challenges relating to the terrorist group, Boko Haram; Whereas the armed forces of the Government of Nigeria has substantial military expertise and is professional, well-trained and equipped, and capable of maintaining peace and good order throughout the country; Whereas the people of Nigeria can expect that the national general elections will be conducted in a safe and secure environment and that all persons exercising their right to vote will be protected by the Nigerian Government’s military and civilian authorities; Whereas it would set a bad precedent to reward terrorists by delaying national elections; and Whereas delaying an election deprives voters of their right to select leaders of their choosing: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the Government of Nigeria to hold its national general election on the date and time now scheduled; (2) expresses its solidarity with the people of Nigeria and their aspirations for free and fair elections; and (3) supports efforts of the United States Government to provide security assistance and training to the Government of Nigeria to help achieve the international goal of combating, defeating, and eliminating the national security threat presented by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and other groups that pose threats to the democratic process and the right of Nigerians to cast their votes in a free and fair national general election.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Ms. Hahn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of the United States Navy Reserve.

Whereas the United States Navy Reserve was established on March 3, 1915, pursuant to the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916; Whereas the establishment of the Navy Reserve was due to a determined campaign by then Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and his assistant, future President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Whereas the vigilance of the members of the Navy Reserve has been instrumental to the preservation of the freedom, security, and prosperity enjoyed by the people of the United States; Whereas the Navy Reserve has always acted as a bolstering support system for the regular Navy; Whereas the Navy Reserve provides essential naval war fighting capabilities and expertise, which are strategically aligned with mission requirements, as members of the Navy Reserve continue to be valued for their readiness, innovation, and agility; Whereas by 1945 (30 years into its existence) over 3 million sailors had served in World War I or World War II as members of the Navy Reserve; Whereas, over the years, the Navy Reserve has assisted the regular Navy in creating and sustaining high technology ships, while also providing sailors for almost every armed conflict since World War I; Whereas the role of the United States as a world leader requires a military force that is well-trained, well-equipped, and appropriately sized; Whereas the people of the United States will forever be in debt to the men and women of the Navy Reserve as they have, and will continue to, bolster the United States with the world’s strongest Navy; Whereas the Navy Reserve has and continues to represent its motto of Ready Then. Ready Now. Ready Always. ; and Whereas the Navy Reserve, in executing a range of missions over the years, has continued to display to the world a number of core American values, including compassion, to show its flexibility by responding to unforeseen events, and to demonstrate its ability to provide support to the United States Armed Forces and project a stabilizing force: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the role and wisdom of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and future President Franklin D. Roosevelt in helping to establish the Navy Reserve; (2) recognizes and celebrates the centennial of the Navy Reserve and the role of the Navy Reserve as a component of the United States Armed Forces; (3) commends the efforts of the Navy Reserve in supporting the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Force, including the mobilization of Reserve sailors to support overseas contingency operations; and (4) honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the members of the Navy Reserve who protect and serve the United States.