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IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2015 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself and Ms. Schakowsky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Ms. Castor of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Whereas sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels, and it can arise any where in the body; Whereas more than 13,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with sarcoma last year, more than 5,000 died, and 50,000 are struggling with the disease at any one time; Whereas 1 percent of the cancers diagnosed in adults and 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children each year are sarcoma; Whereas more than 50 subtypes of sarcomas have been identified; Whereas the National Cancer Institute recognizes that sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the disease and encourage more individuals to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 152 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 19, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 132) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 132) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit which may not contain instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to commit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 16 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 152 [Report No. 114–45] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 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 consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 132) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 132) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit which may not contain instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to commit.

March 17, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2015 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Mr. Langevin , Mr. Takano , and Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of March 2015 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators that are knowledgeable and prepared in order to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, life-long influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be life-long learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2015 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 155 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 18, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2015 Mr. Honda (for himself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Peters , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Mica , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Lowenthal , and Ms. Chu of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a “New Day”, occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year and brings hope for the New Year; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by nearly 300,000,000 Iranians and other peoples all over the world, including in the United States, Iran, and other countries in Central Asia, South Asia, Caucasus, Crimea, and Balkan Regions; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by Iranian-Americans of all backgrounds, including those with Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious backgrounds; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans continue to make contributions in all sectors of American public life, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans maintain strong ties to the people of Iran and desire to see a democratic Iran that respects human rights; and Whereas Nowruz embodies the tradition that each individual’s thinking, speaking, and conduct should always be virtuous, and the ideal of compassion for our fellow human beings regardless of ethnicity or religion, and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to society in the United States in observance of Nowruz; (3) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz; (4) commends the observance of the Nowruz holiday in both the United States and Iran, and strongly supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech; and (5) wishes Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2015 Ms. Lee (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Titus , Mr. McGovern , and Ms. McCollum ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation’s struggle for social justice and have helped paved the way for positive social change; Whereas social workers are key employees at the Federal, State, and local levels of government and work to expand policies and practices that promote equity and social justice for all people; Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in every community; Whereas social workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, the LGBT community, and communities of color; Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; Whereas social workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated; Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems; Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education; Whereas dignity and care giving for older adults help define a Nation’s character; Whereas veterans and their families need community support to ensure successful transitions after service; Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives; Whereas research has shown that all people, no matter their circumstance, may at some time in their lives, need the expertise of a skilled social worker; Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; and Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 163 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 24, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 27) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.

That at any time after the 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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 27) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. General debate shall not exceed four hours, with three hours of general debate confined to the congressional budget equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget and one hour of general debate on the subject of economic goals and policies equally divided and controlled by Representative Brady of Texas and Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York or their respective designees. After general debate the concurrent resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, and shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. All points of order against such amendments are waived. If more than one such amendment is adopted, then only the one receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted. In the case of a tie for the greater number of affirmative votes, then only the last amendment to receive that number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted. After the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolution for amendment and a final period of general debate, which shall not exceed 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee shall rise and report the concurrent resolution to the House with such amendment as may have been finally adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution and amendments thereto to adoption without intervening motion except amendments offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical consistency. The concurrent resolution shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question of its adoption.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 165 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 24, 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 Appropriations: Mr. Palazzo. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Russell.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Ashford submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to preclude the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would provide for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution with less than 10 hours of debate.

That clause 6 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) The Committee on Rules may not report a rule or order that would provide less than 10 hours of debate (inclusive of debates on amendments). Any such rule or order shall also provide that if a motion to limit debate is offered, such a motion may only take effect if there is an affirmative vote of two-thirds of those voting, a quorum being present. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia (for himself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Griffith , and Mr. Rogers of Kentucky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the committees of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives should craft replacement language for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that includes the amendments made to the Black Lung Benefits Act.

Whereas men and women who spend their lives mining coal deserve the black lung benefits afforded them through the Black Lung Benefits Act; Whereas these critical benefits are important for thousands of men and women across the United States; Whereas since 1969, black lung benefits have been guaranteed by the Federal Government and have provided assistance for miners and their widows; Whereas in 1981, the Black Lung Benefits Act was amended tightening eligibility requirements and eliminating two provisions regarding coal miners’ and survivors’ entitlement benefits; Whereas the Black Lung Benefits Act was restored and amended into the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, providing equity for certain eligible survivors; Whereas the House of Representatives passed a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on February 3, 2015, instructing committees of jurisdiction to craft replacement language; and Whereas current black lung benefits should not be reduced but should be preserved and protected: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the committees of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives should craft replacement language for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that includes the amendments that restored the Black Lung Benefits Act.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2015 Mr. Tiberi (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Chabot , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Joyce , and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers’ One Day Food Drive.

Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) began their One Day Food Drive in 1992; Whereas for many years prior to 1992, a number of NALC branches collected food for the needy in the communities they served; Whereas in 1992, 10 cities were selected to explore a coordinated effort, and a pilot food drive was held in Columbus, Ohio, by Branch 78 of the NALC; Whereas the pilot food drive was so successful that the food drive was then expanded nationwide; Whereas a nationwide One Day Food Drive was organized for May 15, 1993, with the goal of having at least one NALC Branch participate in each of the 50 States; Whereas more than 220 NALC branches participated in the first national One Day Food Drive and set a one-day record for food collection in the United States by collecting more than 11 million pounds of food; Whereas in 2014, the NALC collected nearly 73 million pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries, and shelters throughout the United States; Whereas 2014 marked the 11th consecutive year that the One Day Food Drive collected more than 70 million pounds of food; Whereas the NALC One Day Food Drive has collected more than 1.3 billion pounds of food since it began in 1992; and Whereas the NALC One Day Food Drive occurs on the second Saturday in May each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers’ One Day Food Drive; and (2) honors the National Association of Letter Carriers for their distinguished community service and philanthropic efforts.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 171 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 26, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Vargas.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mrs. Miller of Michigan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Vargas.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 172 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 25, 2015 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Small Business: Mr. Moulton.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 173 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 26, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. The Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Ways and Means each may, at any time before 5 p.m. on April 6, 2015, file reports to accompany measures.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 18 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 173 [Report No. 114–50] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 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. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 27, 2015, through April 10, 2015— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. The Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Ways and Means each may, at any time before 5 p.m. on April 6, 2015, file reports to accompany measures.

March 25, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2015 Mr. Higgins (for himself, Ms. Norton , and Mr. Hastings ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March as National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month .

Whereas multiple myeloma (or myeloma) is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is called “multiple” because it can occur at various sites in the body; Whereas multiple myeloma causes a variety of adverse health effects, including a weakened immune system, anemia, kidney damage, and bone deterioration; Whereas multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer worldwide; Whereas multiple myeloma currently affects more than 100,000 people in the United States, with about 22,350 new cases diagnosed and 10,710 deaths from the disease in 2013 according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program; Whereas once predominately found among those 65 and over, where it continues to be most frequently diagnosed, multiple myeloma is increasingly being identified in younger age individuals including those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s; Whereas multiple myeloma is almost twice as likely to occur among African-Americans and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among African-Americans, with scientific understanding of the disparity remaining unknown; Whereas the cause of multiple myeloma is not known, with robust research being performed in the United States and internationally into potential genetic, environmental, and other risk factors; Whereas recent years have seen the development of new drugs and treatments that have improved life expectancies and significantly enhanced the quality of life for patients; Whereas additional new drugs and therapies are in the research phase, with patient enrollment in clinical trials playing an important role in determining safe and effective treatments; Whereas understanding and treatment of multiple myeloma has been greatly furthered by the role of advocacy initiatives promoting awareness, education, research, peer review, and collaboration and such efforts are to be highly commended; Whereas greater awareness of multiple myeloma on the part of clinicians and the general public can lead to earlier detection and treatment, improving health outcomes and bringing comfort to patients and their families; and Whereas March would be an appropriate month to designate as “National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of “National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month” to increase public knowledge of this disease and advance the vision of finding a cure for multiple myeloma.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 176 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2015 Ms. Adams (for herself, Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Norcross , Ms. Esty , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Moore , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Price of North Carolina , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the significance of women in education.

Whereas in 1902, Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded Palmer Memorial Institute; Whereas Nannie Helen Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, DC, in 1909; Whereas Mary McLeod Bethune founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial School for Negro Girls, which later became Bethune-Cookman College; Whereas in 1727, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula founded Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, earning the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating school for girls; Whereas in 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention was held in New York to gain support for education and suffrage, creating a foundation for efforts toward equal education for women; Whereas Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in the world to receive her medical degree in 1849; Whereas in 1850, Lucy Sessions was the first African-American woman to obtain a college degree in the United States; Whereas in 1860, Fanny Jackson Coppin was named principal of the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, becoming the first African-American woman to head an institution for higher learning in the United States; Whereas in 1870, Ada Kepley became the first American woman to earn a law degree, which she earned at Northwestern School of Law; Whereas in 1871, Harriette Cooke became the first woman college professor in the United States appointed full professor with a salary equal to her male peers; Whereas in 1877, Helen Magill White became the first American woman to earn a Ph.D., which she earned at Boston University; Whereas in 1949, Ana G. Méndez founded the Ana G. Méndez University System in Puerto Rico; Whereas in 1955, Willa B. Player became the first woman president of Bennett College for Women; and Whereas in 1962, Martha Bernal became the first Latina to earn a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States from Indiana University, Bloomington: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of women in education and acknowledges their contributions to advancing the rights of women and recognizes the significance of women in education to dismantling barriers to ethnic, racial, and gender equality in the United States; (2) recognizes that ethnic, racial, and gender diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; and (3) encourages all States to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of women in education to their respective States, and the Nation as a whole.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2015 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Polis , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Brownley of California , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Veasey , and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2015 Mr. Peters submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year.

That (a) rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. There shall be votes held in the House or in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for 5 consecutive days each week except— (a) during any recess there shall be no votes, except there shall be not more than 13 recess weeks during each calendar year; or (b) during any week in which there is a holiday, then votes shall be held on 4 days. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect with the first session of Congress beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 185 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2015 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Marino ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the consideration of reported bills or joint resolutions that have not been considered by the House within 60 calendar days.

1. Consideration Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. If a bill or joint resolution reported by a committee has not been considered within 60 calendar days, the chair and ranking minority member of that committee, or the chair and ranking minority member of the applicable subcommittee of that committee may jointly offer a motion under clause 4 or 5, as applicable, for the consideration of such bill or joint resolution. . 2. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall apply to bills or joint resolutions reported by any committee after the date of adoption of this resolution.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 189 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 14, 2015 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. The House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; (2) adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of House Concurrent Resolution 27, as adopted by the House; and (3) adopts such concurrent resolution, as amended.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 19 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 189 [Report No. 114–65] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 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 bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. The House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; (2) adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of House Concurrent Resolution 27, as adopted by the House; and (3) adopts such concurrent resolution, as amended.

April 13, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2015 Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Mr. Courtney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2015, as Venture Smith’s Freedom Day .

Whereas 250 years ago, in the year 1765, Venture Smith, at the age of 36, purchased his freedom; Whereas Venture Smith went on to free his family from the bondage of slavery; Whereas Venture Smith went on to become a successful businessman in the State of Connecticut; and Whereas, April 10, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as Venture Smith's Freedom Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Venture Smith's Freedom Day , which would recognize the 250th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom and going on to become a successful businessman in Connecticut.