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IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 770 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 9, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, 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. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. 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 Natural Resources 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 114–57. 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. 2. Upon passage of H.R. 5278 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 2328 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 5278, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 771 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 9, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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 Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. No amendment to the bill 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. 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. 2. During consideration of H.R. 5325 pursuant to this resolution, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 123 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 771 [Report No. 114–611] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2016 Mr. Woodall , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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 Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. No amendment to the bill 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. 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. 2. During consideration of H.R. 5325 pursuant to this resolution, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.

June 8, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2016 Mr. Heck of Washington (for himself, Mr. Kilmer , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , and Mr. McDermott ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION To express support for recognition of June 2016 as National Orca Protection Month.

Whereas orcas are an icon of the Pacific Northwest; Whereas orcas are culturally and spiritually important to Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest; Whereas the Puget Sound is home to three pods of Southern Resident orcas; Whereas the Southern Resident orca population has declined dramatically over the past 50 years; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are among the most contaminated marine mammals in the world; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are threatened by declining chinook salmon populations; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas have been protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ) since 2005; Whereas June 2016 has been recognized by the States of Washington and Oregon as Orca Awareness Month; and Whereas the Federal Government has an obligation to protect and restore the Southern Resident orca population: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports recognition of National Orca Protection Month.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2016 Mr. Polis (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer , and Ms. Bonamici ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week .

Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 6 through June 12, 2016; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $570,000,000; Whereas despite the legitimate uses of hemp, many agricultural producers of the United States are prohibited under current law from growing hemp; Whereas because most hemp cannot be grown legally in the United States, raw hemp material and hemp products are imported for sale in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world, but the United States is the only major industrialized country that restricts hemp farming; Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States; and Whereas the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, would be an appropriate week to designate as Hemp History Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Hemp History Week ; (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 778 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 14, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–58 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. At any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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 Appropriations. After general debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. 3. Section 10002 of H.R. 5293 shall be considered to be a spending reduction account for purposes of section 3(d) of House Resolution 5. 4. (a) During consideration of H.R. 5293, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment proposing both a decrease in an appropriation designated pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and an increase in an appropriation not so designated, or vice versa. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to an amendment between the Houses. 5. During consideration of H.R. 5293, section 3304 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 shall not apply.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 781 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 14, 2016 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology : Mr. Davidson. Committee on Small Business : Mr. Davidson.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2016 Ms. Stefanik (for herself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Encouraging the people of the United States to honor the service of military retirees who continue to serve the United States long after such retirees have completed military service.

Whereas there are 2,100,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service or service-connected disability; Whereas military retirees are dedicated, focused, well-trained, well-disciplined, and well-educated and bring the best qualities of United States citizenship to lifelong service within the United States and their local communities as stable, responsible, citizens, and neighbors; Whereas those qualities often result in contributions to the civilian workforce as experienced and dedicated employees, to local educational institutions as teachers, counselors, and coaches, to local government as elected public servants, and to communities as effective volunteer leaders; Whereas such dedication and focus brings balance and stability to local communities; and Whereas those contributions are the manifestation of the desire of military retirees to continue lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their communities and the United States long after such retirees have completed military service by supporting the goals and ideals of a Military Retiree Appreciation Day .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2016 Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California (for herself and Mr. McKinley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.

Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a daily basis; Whereas journeymen linemen put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people; Whereas journeymen linemen work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies they often work extremely long hours under sometimes dangerous conditions to restore power; Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old; Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2016 Mr. Pallone (for himself and Mr. Bera ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that India should be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Whereas there are currently 5 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council; Whereas India is the second most populous country in the world with over 1,200,000,000 citizens; Whereas the Republic of India is the world’s largest democracy; Whereas India has the third largest standing army in the world and has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting regional and global peace by providing tens of thousands of troops to United Nations-mandated peacekeeping missions; Whereas India has been elected 7 times as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council, and, in 2010, a majority of the United Nations General Assembly elected the Republic of India to be the Asian representative to the United Nations Security Council; Whereas the United States-India relationship is an essential partnership supporting global economic and strategic policies; and Whereas in 2010 and in 2015 President Barack Obama expressed support for a reformed United Nations Security Council and India’s entry as a permanent member: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports India’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council; and (2) supports the Obama administration’s continued work with members of the United Nations to effect India’s entry as a permanent member of the Security Council.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2016 Mr. Moolenaar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 Supporting the recognition of 2016 as the Year of Pulse Crops and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

Whereas the United States will celebrate 2016 as the Year of Pulse Crops ; Whereas the 68th United Nations General Assembly declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses; Whereas a pulse crop is a dry, edible seed of a plant in the legume family, including a dry bean, dry pea, lentil, or chickpea; Whereas pulse crops are grown in abundance in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; Whereas pulse crops are an important component of a nutritious diet and are high in plant-based protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals, including iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc; Whereas pulse crops help prevent serious and chronic illness, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke; Whereas legumes serve as an important rotation crop, keep soil fertile, and improve overall soil health by replenishing nitrogen; Whereas pulse crops provide food security and nutrition to much of the developing world as low-cost sources of protein; and Whereas pulse crops are important economic development crops for small farmers, for both domestic production and export potential: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports— (1) the recognition of the Year of Pulse Crops ; (2) the participation by representatives of the Federal Government in events and activities organized pursuant to the observance by the United Nations of the International Year of Pulses; and (3) the future funding of programs to support the cultivation and consumption of pulse crops.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 793 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 5, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–60 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 127 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 793 [Report No. 114–638] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 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. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-60 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

June 21, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2016 Mr. Hill (for himself, Mr. Crawford , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Womack , Mr. Cole , Mr. Takai , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Meeks , and Mr. Pearce ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Fulbright Act of 1946; Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science ; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and currently operates in over 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas 1,300 United States higher education institutions, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 persons from across the globe have benefited from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the Capitol grounds in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all recipients of Fulbright awards, both past and present; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 797 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 23, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion. During consideration of the conference report, the second sentence of clause 1(a) of rule XIX shall not apply. 2. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2016. 3. On any legislative day during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 23, 2016, or June 24, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 6. Upon adoption of the conference report specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 139 shall be considered as adopted.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 130 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 797 [Report No. 114–642] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23 (legislative day, June 22), 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 conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion. During consideration of the conference report, the second sentence of clause 1(a) of rule XIX shall not apply. 2. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2016. 3. On any legislative day during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 23, 2016, or June 24, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 6. Upon adoption of the conference report specified in the first section of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 139 shall be considered as adopted.

June 23 (legislative day, June 22), 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2016 Mr. Rangel (for himself, Mr. Conyers , and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regarding the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the Korean War.

Whereas more than 36,000 members of the United States Armed Forces died and nearly 103,000 were wounded during the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950; Whereas of the approximately 8,000 members of the United States Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Korean War, the remains of at least 5,300 Americans are believed to be in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (in this resolution referred to as North Korea ); Whereas the United States and North Korea have a precedent of working together on issues related to American prisoners of war/missing in action (POW/MIAs) from the Korean War; Whereas North Korea has intermittently returned the remains of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces found in North Korea, including several thousand sets of remains in 1954, and varying numbers of remains in 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003; Whereas United States operations in North Korea to recover the remains of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces were suspended in 2005; Whereas the remains of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces in North Korea are being lost due to construction and development, the passing of North Korean observers of United States plane crashes, and inclement weather conditions; Whereas North Korea has reported uncovering the remains of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces in North Korea through agriculture and construction projects as recently as 2016; Whereas not all of the remains of Korean War veterans located at the National Memorial Cemetery in Hawaii (The Punch Bowl) have been identified; Whereas members of the Coalition of Families of Korean & Cold War POW/MIAs, the National League of POW/MIA Families, the National Alliance of Families, Rolling Thunder, the Korean War Veterans Association, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and thousands of families are yearning and advocating for the accounting of their loved ones and comrades in arms of the Korean War; and Whereas the mission of the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing United States personnel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls upon the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to make substantial progress in the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the Korean War.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2016 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation’s capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and partners.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act seeks to enliven the National Mall for residents and visitors; Whereas the National Park Service, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Smithsonian Institution, and D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are partners in sponsoring the 2016 Lunchtime Music on the Mall every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. during the summer months; Whereas many Federal and other office workers work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction; Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to workers and visitors alike; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various kinds of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia and the national capital region; Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and regional talent; Whereas this year Lunchtime Music on the Mall will be located on the National Mall across from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum entrance; and Whereas 2016 is the fifth season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall for providing enhancement to urban life and musical culture in the Nation’s capital and for appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall; (2) local performers bringing their talents to Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Smithsonian Institution, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 5, 2016 Mr. Bera (for himself, Mr. Quigley , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Lawrence , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings.

That clause 2(b) of rule V of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: and shall be permitted to record and broadcast at any time a Member is present on the floor. .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 806 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 6, 2016 RESOLUTION Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.

Whereas, on June 16, 2016, British Member of Parliament Helen Joanne “Jo” Cox while traveling to meet with constituents in Birstall was attacked and sustained fatal injuries in an abhorrent act of terrorism; Whereas as a result of these injuries Cox passed away at the age of 41; Whereas Cox was a faithful servant who dedicated her life to helping those in need through a lifetime of advocacy and work for humanitarian causes; Whereas Cox was a faithful public servant who dedicated her life to serving the British people and expanded protections for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, especially refugees; Whereas she was the first in her family to graduate from a university, Pembroke College at Cambridge, where she received a degree in social and political studies; Whereas Cox had just been elected in May 2015 for her first term as a Member of the Parliament for Bateley & Spen; Whereas when Cox was elected to Parliament she said that she had achieved her dream ; Whereas at the time of her death, Cox was about to meet with her constituents; Whereas President Barack Obama described Cox as “an effective public servant for her beloved Yorkshire” and made clear that “countless women, children and refugees around the world live with more dignity and home because they knew Jo Cox and were touched by her work on their behalf”; Whereas British Prime Minister David Cameron described Cox as “a voice of compassion, whose irrepressible spirit and boundless energy lit up the lives of all who knew her and saved the lives of many she never, ever met”; Whereas Cox was nominated as a Young Global Leader by the Davos World Economic Forum in 2009; Whereas Cox described herself as a mum, proud Yorkshire lass, boat dweller, mountain climber and former aid worker ; Whereas Cox truly sought to improve her community through public service; Whereas the British Parliament was recalled to pay tribute to Cox and flags were flown at half-staff over the Prime Minister’s residence, Number 10 Downing Street; Whereas the loss of innocent lives due to political violence in the United Kingdom is a threat to the United States and democratic governments across the world; and Whereas Cox leaves behind her husband, Brendan, and two children, Cuillin and Leijla: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016; (2) condemns in the strongest terms acts of terrorism; (3) expresses its deepest sympathies to the Cox family for their loss; and (4) stands with the British Parliament and the British people during this profound moment of sadness.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 806 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 5, 2016 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.

Whereas, on June 16, 2016, British Member of Parliament Helen Joanne “Jo” Cox while traveling to meet with constituents in Birstall was attacked and sustained fatal injuries in an abhorrent act of terrorism; Whereas as a result of these injuries Cox passed away at the age of 41; Whereas Cox was a faithful servant who dedicated her life to helping those in need through a lifetime of advocacy and work for humanitarian causes; Whereas Cox was a faithful public servant who dedicated her life to serving the British people and expanded protections for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, especially refugees; Whereas she was the first in her family to graduate from a university, Pembroke College at Cambridge, where she received a degree in social and political studies; Whereas Cox had just been elected in May 2015 for her first term as a Member of the Parliament for Bateley & Spen; Whereas when Cox was elected to Parliament she said that she had achieved her dream ; Whereas at the time of her death, Cox was about to meet with her constituents; Whereas President Barack Obama described Cox as “an effective public servant for her beloved Yorkshire” and made clear that “countless women, children and refugees around the world live with more dignity and home because they knew Jo Cox and were touched by her work on their behalf”; Whereas British Prime Minister David Cameron described Cox as “a voice of compassion, whose irrepressible spirit and boundless energy lit up the lives of all who knew her and saved the lives of many she never, ever met”; Whereas Cox was nominated as a Young Global Leader by the Davos World Economic Forum in 2009; Whereas Cox described herself as a mum, proud Yorkshire lass, boat dweller, mountain climber and former aid worker ; Whereas Cox truly sought to improve her community through public service; Whereas the British Parliament was recalled to pay tribute to Cox and flags were flown at half-staff over the Prime Minister’s residence, Number 10 Downing Street; Whereas the loss of innocent lives due to political violence in the United Kingdom is a threat to the United States and democratic governments across the world; and Whereas Cox leaves behind her husband, Brendan, and two children, Cuillin and Leijla: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016; (2) condemns in the strongest terms acts of terrorism; (3) expresses its deepest sympathies to the Cox family for their loss; and (4) stands with the British Parliament and the British people during this profound moment of sadness.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 807 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 5, 2016 Mr. Zinke (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska , Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Lee , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Pearce , Ms. McCollum , and Mr. Cole ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.