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IV House Calendar No. 109 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 701 [Report No. 114–530] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 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 bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; (2) the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 26, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Ms. Velázquez , Mr. King of Iowa , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Payne , Mr. Huelskamp , Ms. Meng , Mr. Gibson , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Brat , Mr. Takai , Mrs. Radewagen , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Knight , Ms. Adams , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Hardy , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Tipton , and Mr. Cárdenas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during National Small Business Week , beginning on May 1 through May 7, 2016.

Whereas National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 28,000,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas nearly 90 percent of United States employers have less than 20 employees; Whereas small businesses constitute 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses are responsible for creating 63 percent of new jobs; and Whereas May 1, 2016, through May 7, 2016, will be celebrated as National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during National Small Business Week ; (2) supports the designation of National Small Business Week ; (3) recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed; and (4) supports efforts to— (A) encourage consumers to utilize small businesses; and (B) increase awareness of the value of small businesses and the impact small businesses have on the economy of the United States.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Engel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of November 2016, as National Bladder Health Month .

Whereas tens of millions of people in the United States are affected by bladder diseases and conditions including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions have a significant impact on health and quality of life, contributing to decreased physical activity (which can increase obesity levels and risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease), depression, social isolation, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-esteem, hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and even death; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions result in costs to the United States economy estimated at more than $70,000,000,000 annually; Whereas bladder problems are highly stigmatized, and open dialogue generated by Bladder Health Month can reduce stigma and empower providers and patients to have much-needed conversations about bladder health; Whereas medical and behavioral research to better understand and maintain bladder health and treat bladder diseases is critically needed, yet poorly recognized; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions are common in military veterans; Whereas more than 1 in 10 military servicemembers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq have urotrauma injuries (damage to the urinary tract or reproductive organs); Whereas 1 in 3 younger women veterans report overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, and painful bladder symptoms; Whereas more than 3/4 of veterans with spinal cord injury suffer from neurogenic bladder; Whereas bladder cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System patients; Whereas preventative campaigns and measures for diseases and conditions this extensive and expensive are routine and accepted in common medical, societal, and public health practice, yet none exists in a large, systematic fashion for bladder health; and Whereas November 2016 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Bladder Health Month since bladder health awareness has been promoted in November for more than 20 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Bladder Health Month .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 704 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Loebsack , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Bost , and Mr. Guthrie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the Nation’s current and future strength; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the future of the Nation’s children; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week , held during May 2, 2016, through May 6, 2016, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week .
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 705 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2016 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Mr. Payne , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Plaskett , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Peters , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Ashford , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mrs. Bustos , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Moore , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Lee , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Lewis , and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of June as National Men’s Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of their lifetimes; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men annually in the United States; Whereas the CDC also reports that the incidence of cancer for men varies by race and ethnicity, with minority men having the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates; Whereas statistics show that a higher percentage of men will die from cancer than women because they are typically diagnosed at a later stage; Whereas despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of 5 fewer years compared to their female counterparts; Whereas National Men’s Health Week , which is annually celebrated as the week leading up to, and including Father’s Day, was established in 1994 by the United States Congress, to show how simple diagnostic and screening tests can save lives; Whereas promoting awareness and education about men’s cancer is crucial to improving the health and well-being of men across the Nation, facilitating early detection, improving the prognoses of men who have been diagnosed with the disease, and ultimately preventing further loss of life; and Whereas June would be an appropriate month to designate as National Men’s Cancer Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Men’s Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations to observe the month with appropriate awareness programs and educational activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of cancers disproportionately affecting men; (3) recognizes the profound toll a diagnosis of cancer has on men, families, and communities and pledges to make its prevention and cure a public health priority; and (4) urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for men’s cancers.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 706 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 28, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary ; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes. 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 Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. On any legislative day during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 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. The Committee on Armed Services may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, file a report to accompany H.R. 4909.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 110 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 706 [Report No. 114–533] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2016 Ms. Foxx , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary ; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes. 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 Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. On any legislative day during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 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. The Committee on Armed Services may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, file a report to accompany H.R. 4909.

April 27, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 707 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2016 Mr. Brat (for himself, Mr. Amash , Mr. Jones , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Ribble , Mr. Babin , and Mr. King of Iowa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

That (a) clause 4(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (5) (A) The Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall— (i) cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and (ii) be kept up-to-date and provided on the public Web site of the committee in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format. (B) As used in this subparagraph, the term category of spending includes— (i) section 302(a) allocations and section 302(b) suballocations and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and (ii) discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the Presidents submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately before noon on January 3, 2017.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2016 Mr. Forbes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iran, by failing to adhere to international maritime law, ignoring United Nations resolutions, and conducting military operations in a manner that raises tensions within the Arabian Gulf, has undermined stability in the Arabian Gulf, raised the danger of inadvertent escalation, and increased the risk to members of the United States Armed Forces overseas.

Whereas Iranian military and paramilitary vessels have repeatedly behaved in a dangerous and unprofessional manner in close proximity to naval vessels and commercial shipping operating in internationally recognized maritime traffic lanes; Whereas Iranian forces did conduct live firing exercises within 1500 yards of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in December 2015; Whereas Iranian military aircraft flew over the Harry S. Truman and the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in January 2016; Whereas, on January 12, 2016, Iranian forces illegally boarded and detained at gunpoint the crews of two U.S. Navy riverine combat boats that were in distress; Whereas Iranian actions on January 12 violated international maritime law and practice regarding the right of innocent passage and the sovereign immunity of naval vessels; and Whereas United States Armed Forces in the Arabian Gulf have continuously acted in accordance with international law and maritime practice, to include assisting Iranian mariners in distress: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) believes that the actions of Iranian military and paramilitary forces in the Arabian Gulf undermined stability in the Arabian Gulf, raised the danger of inadvertent escalation and increased the risk to members of the United States Armed Forces overseas; (2) calls on the military and paramilitary forces of Iran to act in accordance with international law and standards for conduct at sea; (3) urges the Administration to strongly respond to past and future instances of dangerous and unprofessional behavior by Iranian forces; and (4) pledges to consider the behavior of Iranian military and paramilitary forces, along with other relevant considerations, when considering or debating any legislation that pertains to Iran, including sanctions and arms control agreements.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 710 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2016 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Peters , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April or the Fall of Saigon , which is observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States each year; Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side-by-side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese Government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 41 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 716 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2016 Mr. King of New York (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Donovan , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Engel , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Higgins , and Mr. Smith of New Jersey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in Ireland’s journey to independence.

Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising has a particular resonance in the United States; Whereas, from the foundation of the United States, Irish people and the millions of United States citizens of Irish descent have helped to shape its history; Whereas, in the words of President John F. Kennedy, No people ever believed more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United States ; Whereas 5 of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence spent periods of time in the United States that significantly influenced their thinking and actions; Whereas the United States is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in the Proclamation; Whereas the contemporary ties between the United States and Ireland are of extraordinary depth and breadth; Whereas continued United States engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process is vital to safeguarding the gains made since the Good Friday Agreement; Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity for remembrance, reconciliation, and reimagining of the future; Whereas, on the 17th and 18th of May 2016, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) will visit Washington, DC, for events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and Whereas more than 200 other commemorative events will take place across the United States to mark the anniversary: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recalls the special ties between Ireland and the United States, continually sustained and strengthened throughout the intertwined history of both countries; (2) welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Rising, including the events taking place in Washington DC; and (3) recognizes the importance of nurturing and renewing the unique relationship between the United States and Ireland and their peoples into the future.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2016 Mr. Paulsen (for himself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Nolan , and Mr. Ellison ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Flotilla 11–1, 8th District-Western Rivers Region, Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Whereas the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary was created by Congress on June 23, 1939, and redesignated the Coast Guard Auxiliary on February 19, 1941; Whereas the Coast Guard Auxiliary was created to support the Coast Guard in all functions except military operations and law enforcement; Whereas the Coast Guard Auxiliary is supported by 32,000 volunteers in 1,000 local units across the United States that provide over 2 million hours per year helping to keep waterways safe; Whereas Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11–1 was established in 1941 in Afton, Minnesota, is the oldest flotilla in the Coast Guard 8th District-Western Rivers Region, and is one of the longest existing flotilla units in the entire Coast Guard Auxiliary; Whereas Flotilla 11–1 is led by Flotilla Commander Jon D. Knutson and Vice Flotilla Commander Erich John Hodurski and currently operates out of St. Paul, Minnesota; Whereas Flotilla 11–1 provides support and operates on the Minnesota River, the Mississippi River, and the St. Croix River; Whereas the volunteers of Flotilla 11–1 spend thousands of hours each year conducting boater safety classes and no-cost boat safety checks, verifying that all aids to navigation are in place and functioning, and conducting environmental protection projects, safety patrols, and on-the-water response as necessary; Whereas in August of 2007 volunteers of Flotilla 11–1 responded to the collapse of the Interstate 35W Mississippi River Bridge and provided critical ferry service to the scene of the collapse for local officials; and Whereas Flotilla 11–1 monitors the marine emergency channel and responds to any boaters in need of assistance, including for disabled boats and medical emergencies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes Flotilla 11–1, 8th District-Western Rivers Region, Coast Guard Auxiliary for celebrating its 75th anniversary and for the contributions it makes in supporting the local boating community in Minnesota.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2016 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Peters , Ms. Norton , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Mr. Payne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 2016 as Health and Fitness Month .

Whereas 2⁄3 of adults and nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese in the United States; Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 percent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to become an obese adult; Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); Whereas 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native adults are overweight or obese; Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; Whereas in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical activity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, decrease potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer; and Whereas May 2016 would be an appropriate month to designate as “Health and Fitness Month”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Health and Fitness Month”; and (2) support efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 723 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2016 Mr. Griffith submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States and Great Britain (on behalf of Canada), recognizing the need to adopt an international agreement to protect and conserve birds that migrate internationally, signed the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, also known as the Migratory Bird Treaty, on August 16, 1916; Whereas this agreement served as the foundation for the passage of domestic legislation to implement the commitment to protect migratory birds, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ), as well as subsequent treaties with Mexico, Japan, and Russia; Whereas many migratory bird species travel long distances and cross international borders; Whereas international cooperation provides countries—as well as Federal, State, nongovernmental, and tribal partners—with the opportunity to unite in protecting valuable wildlife species and to share knowledge regarding migratory bird resources; and Whereas migratory bird species have a significant impact on the United States economy, as evidenced by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that $107,000,000,000 is spent on birdwatching equipment and travel in the United States, and $1,800,000,000 is spent on migratory bird hunting equipment and trips in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, also known as the Migratory Bird Treaty; (2) recognizes the significance of 100 years of migratory bird protection efforts; and (3) encourages efforts to engage and educate the public regarding migratory birdwatching and hunting.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 725 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 13, 2016 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the respective texts of the bills specified in section 2(a) of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to commit with or without instructions. 2. (a) The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: H.R. 4641, H.R. 5046, H.R. 4063, H.R. 4985, H.R. 5048, H.R. 5052, H.R. 4843, H.R. 4978, H.R. 3680, H.R. 3691, H.R. 1818, H.R. 4969, H.R. 4586, H.R. 4599, H.R. 4976, H.R. 4982, H.R. 4981, and H.R. 1725, in each case as passed by the House. (b) In forming the amendment in the nature of a substitute referred to in the first section of this resolution, the Clerk— (1) shall assign appropriate designations to provisions within the amendment in the nature of a substitute; (2) shall conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the amendment in the nature of a substitute; and (3) is authorized to make technical corrections within the amendment in the nature of a substitute, to include corrections in spelling, punctuation, page and line numbering, section numbering, and insertion of appropriate headings. 3. Upon passage of S. 524 the title of such bill is amended to read as follows: To authorize the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use, and to provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes. . 4. If S. 524, as amended, is passed, then it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendments to S. 524 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 113 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 725 [Report No. 114–564] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 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 (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the respective texts of the bills specified in section 2(a) of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to commit with or without instructions. 2. (a) The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: H.R. 4641, H.R. 5046, H.R. 4063, H.R. 4985, H.R. 5048, H.R. 5052, H.R. 4843, H.R. 4978, H.R. 3680, H.R. 3691, H.R. 1818, H.R. 4969, H.R. 4586, H.R. 4599, H.R. 4976, H.R. 4982, H.R. 4981, and H.R. 1725, in each case as passed by the House. (b) In forming the amendment in the nature of a substitute referred to in the first section of this resolution, the Clerk— (1) shall assign appropriate designations to provisions within the amendment in the nature of a substitute; (2) shall conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the amendment in the nature of a substitute; and (3) is authorized to make technical corrections within the amendment in the nature of a substitute, to include corrections in spelling, punctuation, page and line numbering, section numbering, and insertion of appropriate headings. 3. Upon passage of S. 524 the title of such bill is amended to read as follows: To authorize the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use, and to provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes. . 4. If S. 524, as amended, is passed, then it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendments to S. 524 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

May 12, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2016 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Pelosi , Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Engel , Mr. Honda , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Loebsack , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Velázquez , and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers.

Whereas May 9, 2016, is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers (referred to in this preamble as the AFT ); Whereas the AFT was founded in Chicago on May 9, 1916, when 8 local unions formed the AFT and were granted a charter signed by the AFL President, Samuel Gompers; Whereas those 8 local unions were— (1) the Chicago Teachers Federation; (2) the Chicago Federation of Men Teachers; (3) the Chicago Federation of Women High School Teachers; (4) the Gary, Indiana, Teachers Federation; (5) the Teachers Union of New York; (6) the Oklahoma Teachers Federation; (7) the Scranton, Pennsylvania, Teachers Association; and (8) the High School Teachers Union of Washington, DC; Whereas, during the first century of the AFT, the AFT has grown mightily into a diverse union of professionals that champions principles of fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high-quality public education, healthcare, and public services for students, the families of the students, and communities; Whereas the AFT advances those principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining, political activism, and the daily work of members of the AFT in the communities the members serve; and Whereas members of the AFT and affiliates of the AFT have played a crucial role in major milestones such as the civil rights movement, education reform, women’s rights, and the evolution of the middle class: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers; and (2) expresses hope that the American Federation of Teachers will honor its proud past by meeting the challenges of the future with the same level of commitment to the goals, ideals, and principles it championed during the first century of the American Federation of Teachers.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 727 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2016 Mr. Langevin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , 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 Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.

Whereas the economic competitiveness and the national security of the United States are integrally tied with the security of its information systems; Whereas intrusions at private companies have resulted in the loss of personally sensitive information, the exfiltration of valuable intellectual property, and the destruction of computer systems; Whereas intrusions in Federal networks have resulted in a loss of privacy for millions of Americans and exposed confidential information to malicious actors; Whereas networks associated with our critical infrastructure have been probed for possibly exploitable weaknesses; Whereas these systems, public and private, continue to remain vulnerable to attack by criminals, nation states, and terrorists; Whereas securing these systems requires sustained partnerships between the Government, industry, and security researchers; Whereas as a new domain, cybersecurity policy requires innovative thinking from across disciplines in order to be effective; Whereas past cybersecurity commissions such as the CSIS Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency have provided valuable input and policy recommendations to Government officials; Whereas Executive Order 13718 of February 9, 2016, established the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity (the Commission ); Whereas the Commission membership shall draw on expertise from a wide variety of topics relevant to cybersecurity policy; Whereas the Commission shall evaluate ways to improve awareness and adoption of cybersecurity risk management and other best practices across the information system ecosystem; Whereas the Commission shall make detailed recommendations on how to strengthen cybersecurity of public and private networks over the next decade; and Whereas the Commission has the potential to guide the Government to implement policies that enhance privacy, ensure public safety, and protect economic and national security: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the purposes and goals of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity; (2) will work closely with the Commission to identify bold new approaches needed to enable a thriving, secure, and reliable United States digital economy; and (3) will recommend members for appointment to the Commission to participate in shaping its important work.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2016 Mrs. Black (for herself, Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Peters , Mr. Hastings , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Weber of Texas , Ms. Hahn , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Ms. Clark of Massachusetts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the important role of the health care industry in identifying victims of sex trafficking.

Whereas sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exploits some of the most vulnerable members of society; Whereas sex trafficking victims face serious health risks including physical injury, drug and alcohol addiction, traumatic brain injury, sexually transmitted diseases, sterility, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and forced or coerced abortions; Whereas studies show that up to 88 percent of sex trafficking victims end up in the emergency setting, health clinic, or doctor’s office at some point during their captivity; Whereas health care providers, especially in the emergency setting, are sometimes the only outsiders that sex trafficking victims come into contact with during their involuntary confinement; Whereas health care providers in the emergency setting have limited training in recognizing this at-risk patient population; and Whereas the United States has and must continue to show strong international leadership when it comes to recognizing, treating, and combating sex trafficking: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns any acts of sex trafficking both in the United States and across the world; (2) recognizes that health care providers are uniquely positioned to intervene on behalf of victims; (3) calls on the health care industry to stay informed on the latest technologies and trends that occur within the sex trafficking trade, including the possibility of implantable devices; and (4) urges the front line of health care providers in the emergency setting to understand the prevalence, characteristics, and indicators of sex trafficking and the important role they can and should play in recognizing, helping, and rescuing victims of this horrendous crime.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 731 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2016 Mr. LaMalfa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.

Whereas California has implemented a law requiring firearms manufacturers to micro laser-engrave a gun’s make, model, and serial number on two or more internal parts of each semiautomatic pistol so that, in theory, the information is imprinted on the cartridge casing in two locations when the firearm is fired; Whereas other States and the District of Columbia are considering similar mandates; Whereas based on the current state of this nascent technology, it is impossible to microstamp a firearm in two locations and have the required identifying information imprinted on the cartridge casing when fired; Whereas the scientific literature concludes there is no existing microstamping technology that will reliably, consistently, and legibly imprint the required identifying information from the tip of the firing pin of a semiautomatic pistol onto the cartridge casing it fires; Whereas one study found that the impressions were not decipherable nearly 50 percent of the time; Whereas the holder of the patent for the technology was a coauthor of peer-reviewed study that concluded, legitimate questions exist related to both the technical aspects, production costs, and database management associated with microstamping that should be addressed before wide scale implementation is legislatively mandated ; Whereas a subsequent study noted the use of expensive scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology still failed to solve the problems associated with microstamping; Whereas the microstamping process is costly and time-consuming, and threatens the employment of thousands in the firearms industry; Whereas the passage of legislation requiring its use would raise the cost of legal firearms by well over $200 per gun for both law-abiding citizens seeking to exercise their Second Amendment right and for United States law enforcement personnel; and Whereas manufacturers have publicly stated it is impossible for any manufacturer to comply with the provisions of the California law which are invalid, that cannot be enforced, and that will not contribute to improving public safety: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive; and (2) the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.