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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 632 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 2, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, 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 Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–45. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 93 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 632 [Report No. 114–440] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 1, 2016 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. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, 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 Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-45. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

March 1, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 635 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 3, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 94 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 635 [Report No. 114–443] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2016 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016— (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.

March 2, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 17, 2016 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2016 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.
IV House Calendar No. 96 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 639 [Report No. 114–457] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2016 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules March 16, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose.

March 16, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2016 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Rangel , and Mrs. Lawrence ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2016, as National Pi Day .

Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over thirteen trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a recurring constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children's education, and children who perform better in math and science have higher graduation and college attendance rates; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas according to the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas since 1995, the United States has shown only minimal improvement in math and science test scores; Whereas by the 8th grade, United States males outperform females on the science portion of the TIMSS survey, especially in biology, physics, and earth science, and the lowest United States scores in math and science are found in minority and impoverished school districts; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and in order to compete in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 66 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child's education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2016, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation's math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 643 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2016 Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.

Whereas 201,719 women currently serve on active duty and 156,415 in the National Guard and the reserves as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas 164 female members of the Armed Forces have been killed and 1,021 female members of the Armed Forces have been wounded while serving the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation New Dawn; Whereas 60 female members of the Armed Forces currently serve with the rank of general or flag officer; Whereas female members of the Armed Forces have served in sensitive operations alongside Special Operations Forces as part of Cultural Support Teams; Whereas, in 2015, Captain Kristen Griest, First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster became the first women to graduate from Army Ranger School; and Whereas, on December 3, 2016, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter officially announced that all military occupations and positions are to be open to female members of the Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces; (2) commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States; (3) recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral and invaluable part of the Armed Forces; (4) urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces receive adequate, well-fitted equipment in order to ensure optimal safety and protection; (5) urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces have access to adequate health services that fully address their specific medical needs; (6) encourages the Secretary of Defense to develop new initiatives focused on recruiting and retaining more women in the officer corps; and (7) recognizes that the United States must continue to encourage and support female members of the Armed Forces as they fight for and defend the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 645 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2016 Mrs. Walorski (for herself, Mr. Byrne , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , and Mr. Zinke ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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 Expressing the sense of the House that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

That it is the sense of the House that— (1) the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; (2) the United States Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; (3) in conducting combat operations against ISIL, the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL detainees; (4) following the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States determined that it would detain at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, individuals who had engaged in, aided, or abetted, or conspired to commit, acts of international terrorism, or acts in preparation therefor, that have caused, threaten to cause, or have as their aim to cause, injury to or adverse effects on the United States, its citizens, national security, foreign policy, or the economy; (5) members of ISIL captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL meet such criteria for continued detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay; and (6) all individuals captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL that meet such criteria by their affiliation with ISIL must be detained outside the United States and its territories and should be transferred to United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2016 Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Ms. Pelosi , Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Becerra , Mr. Butterfield , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Honda , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Schrader , and Mr. Clyburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the position of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674.

That— (1) the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, supports the position of the petitioners; and (2) the House of Representatives supports the position stated in the amicus brief filed before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 8, 2016, on behalf of 186 Democratic House Members and 39 Democratic Senators in support of the Obama Administration’s position in United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674, namely, that the Administration’s immigration executive actions are authorized by existing laws enacted by Congress and are consistent with actions taken by both Democratic and Republican presidents since the Eisenhower Administration.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2016 Mr. Renacci (for himself, Mr. Quigley , Mr. Brat , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Westerman , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Stutzman , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Barr , and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting budget-related points of order.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 12. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution that waives, or has the effect of waiving, any budget-related point of order unless the resolution specifies each such point of order. (b) (1) Upon consideration of a resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution, it shall be in order to offer a motion to strike or amend any provision of the resolution that waives, or has the effect of waiving, the application of a budget-related point of order in order to eliminate any such waiver from the resolution. (2) A motion made pursuant to subparagraph (1)— (A) shall be privileged; (B) shall be debatable for 20 minutes, divided evenly between those in favor of the motion and those opposed to the motion; and (C) may not be amended. (3) At the conclusion of any debate on a motion made pursuant to subparagraph (1), the previous question shall be considered as ordered. It shall not be in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to. (c) In this clause, the term budget-related point of order means— (1) in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974— (A) section 302(f); (B) section 303; (C) section 306(b); (D) section 311; or (E) section 401; and (2) clause 10 of rule XXI. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 649 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 17, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

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. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15–674. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 97 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 649 [Report No. 114–458] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2016 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 resolution (H. Res. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

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. 639) authorizing the Speaker to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules; and (2) one motion to recommit.

March 16, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2016 Mr. McDermott (for himself, Mr. Heck of Washington , and Mr. Reichert ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum of the United States.

Whereas Nordic peoples have long contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the United States; Whereas Seattle has an undeniable connection to Scandinavia, hosting a population with strong Nordic roots; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating an immigrant culture critical not only to the founding of Washington State, but also of the United States; and Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum as the National Nordic Museum of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 653 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 22, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016— (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 Energy and Commerce may, at any time before 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, file a report to accompany H.R. 2666.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 98 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 653 [Report No. 114–461] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2016 Mr. Collins of Georgia , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as the Attorney General exercises such authority. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 2016— (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 Energy and Commerce may, at any time before 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, file a report to accompany H.R. 2666.

March 21, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2016 Mr. Hanna submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing and supporting the goals of World Sleep Day , on March 18, 2016.

Whereas it is estimated that one-third of all adults suffer from clinically recognized insomnia, and 80 other sleep disorders; Whereas it is estimated up to 45 percent of the world’s population suffers from some type of sleep alteration; Whereas an estimated 50,000,000 to 70,000,000 people in the United States chronically suffer from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness, hindering daily functioning and adversely affecting health and longevity; Whereas the cumulative long-term effects of sleep loss and sleep disorders have been associated with a wide range of deleterious health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke; Whereas World Sleep Day is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society; Whereas World Sleep Day celebrates the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw society’s attention to the burden of sleep problems and their clinical, education, research and social aspects, to promote sleep disorders’ prevention and management; and Whereas in 2016, the theme for World Sleep Day is Good Sleep is a Reachable Dream and is intended to celebrate a large diversity of activities surrounding the message that sleep maladies can be ameliorated, but recognition must come first: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Sleep Day to raise awareness of sleep disorders and their better understanding and preventability, and to reduce the burden of sleep problems on society that constitute a global epidemic and threaten health and quality of life for as much as 45 percent of the world’s population; (2) applauds the goals and approaches of the World Sleep Society to advance sleep health worldwide by promoting and encouraging education, research, and patient care throughout the World, particularly in those parts of the world where the practice of sleep medicine is less developed; and (3) encourages members of the international community to promote the advancement of sleep health worldwide.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 656 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2016 Mr. Young of Indiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should not confirm a nominee to the United States Supreme Court whose professional record or statements display opposition to the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, including the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms as affirmed in the District of Columbia et al. v. Heller and McDonald et al. v. City of Chicago, Illinois, et al. cases.

Whereas the Second Amendment states: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. ; Whereas, on February 13, 2016, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Gregory Scalia passed away leaving a vacancy on the United States Supreme Court after 30 years of honorably serving on the Nation’s highest court; Whereas the loss of a staunch defender of the Second Amendment precipitates the need to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench with a similarly minded defender of the Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas, on June 26, 2008, in District of Columbia et al. v. Heller , 554 U.S. 570, the Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home; Whereas, on June 28, 2010, in McDonald et al. v. City of Chicago, Illinois, et al. , 561 U.S. 742, the Supreme Court said: The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense, and we struck down a District of Columbia law that banned the possession of handguns in the home. … We have previously held that most of the provisions of the Bill of Rights apply with full force to both the Federal Government and the States. Applying the standard that is well established in our law, we hold the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States. ; and Whereas, in his majority opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller , Justice Scalia steadfastly defended Second Amendment rights, stating: We start therefore with a strong presumption that the Second Amendment right is exercised individually and belongs to all Americans : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House that the Senate should not confirm a nominee to the United States Supreme Court whose professional record or statements display opposition to the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, including the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms as affirmed in the District of Columbia et al. v. Heller and McDonald et al. v. City of Chicago, Illinois, et al. cases.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2016 Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 30, 2016, as World Bipolar Day .

Whereas 2.6 percent of adults in the United States live with bipolar disorder; Whereas bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability in the world; Whereas bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease that causes shifts in mood, activity, and energy level; Whereas persons with bipolar disorder may have psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions and of those with psychotic symptoms, 40 percent experience Anosognosia a neurological impairment which results in “lack of insight” into one's condition; Whereas individuals with bipolar disorder often encounter damaged relationships and poor job or school performance; Whereas the median age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25 years; Whereas 51 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder go untreated during any given year; Whereas 65 percent of individuals on Medicaid with bipolar disorder do not receive a continuous supply of evidence-based treatment; Whereas bipolar disorder results in a 9.2-year reduction in expected life span; Whereas 15 percent to 17 percent of people with bipolar disorder take their own lives; Whereas although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be effectively treated and treatment can help reduce the frequency and severity of episodes; Whereas early intervention, proper diagnosis, and treatment help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and productive lives; and Whereas, March 30, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as World Bipolar Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of World Bipolar Day to raise awareness and erase social stigma associated with bipolar disorder; (2) supports improved sensitivity towards those struggling with bipolar disorder; (3) supports comprehensive mental health reform; and (4) encourages all to draw on World Bipolar Day as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with bipolar disorder.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 663 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2016 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Takano ) 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 2016 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 2016 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.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2016 Mr. Tiberi (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, uncoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2016 Mr. Tiberi (for himself and Mr. Lewis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is an integral partner to government with a unique and proven ability to foster innovation, strengthen civil society, and build thriving communities.

Whereas philanthropy embodies a longstanding United States value of charitable giving and empowers donors from all walks of life to use a variety of giving tools to serve their communities both today and tomorrow; Whereas charitable giving is driven by United States generosity but also reliant upon the enabling environment fostered by incentives in the tax code; Whereas foundations spur innovation and drive progress in our communities in education, healthcare, the arts, economic and rural development, and countless other social issues; Whereas foundations, while not a replacement for government services, leverage private resources and provide vital risk capital and expertise to respond to immediate needs like natural disasters, and build resources over time to address long-term issues like education and job creation; Whereas philanthropy enriches the Nation’s civil society through a deep connection to the needs of communities, and as such, is an essential partner in policymaking; and Whereas the Nation benefits from collaboration between government and the philanthropic sector, and together, we can work to solve pressing social problems, better serve our common constituents, and produce thriving United States communities: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is a dynamic force for innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership that advances the common good.