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II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 48 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on July 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the House of Representatives June 1, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 52 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2015 Ms. Frankel of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring American veterans disabled for life.

Whereas the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces have been integral in shaping and developing American liberty; Whereas the members of the Armed Forces make great sacrifices to preserve our ideals and perpetuate freedom and democracy at home and abroad; Whereas many members of the Armed Forces incurred permanent wounds, illnesses, and injuries as a direct consequence of their service in the Armed Forces; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes 3,600,000 veterans currently living with service-connected disabilities; Whereas many veterans are permanently disabled throughout their lives and, in many cases, must rely on the support of their families and friends when these visible and invisible burdens become too much to bear alone; Whereas in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the Nation’s veterans, Congress approved the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in the District of Columbia; and Whereas the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial was dedicated on October 5, 2014, to serve as a permanent reminder of those who were not lost to war, but were left with permanent disabilities as a result of their military service: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress honors American veterans disabled for life and expresses appreciation to the men and women left permanently wounded, ill, or injured as a result of their service in the Armed Forces.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 26, 2015 Ms. Frankel of Florida (for herself, Mr. Miller of Florida , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Jolly , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. Esty , Mr. Jones , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Takano , Mr. Shuster , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Langevin , Ms. McSally , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Sablan , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Serrano , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , and Mr. Israel ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring American veterans disabled for life.

Whereas the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces have been integral in shaping and developing American liberty; Whereas the members of the Armed Forces make great sacrifices to preserve our ideals and perpetuate freedom and democracy at home and abroad; Whereas many members of the Armed Forces incurred permanent wounds, illnesses, and injuries as a direct consequence of their service in the Armed Forces; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes 3,600,000 veterans currently living with service-connected disabilities; Whereas many veterans are permanently disabled throughout their lives and, in many cases, must rely on the support of their families and friends when these visible and invisible burdens become too much to bear alone; Whereas in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the Nation’s veterans, Congress approved the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in the District of Columbia; and Whereas the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial was dedicated on October 5, 2014, to serve as a permanent reminder of those who were not lost to war, but were left with permanent disabilities as a result of their military service: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress honors American veterans disabled for life and expresses appreciation to the men and women left permanently wounded, ill, or injured as a result of their service in the Armed Forces.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the reprinting of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

1. Pocket version of the United States Constitution (a) In General The 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution shall be reprinted as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional Copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 285,400 copies of the document, of which 235,400 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives and 50,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $135,312, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document reprinted for the use of the House and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. CON. RES. 54 June 11, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the reprinting of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

1. Pocket version of the United States Constitution (a) In General The 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution shall be reprinted as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional Copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 285,400 copies of the document, of which 235,400 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives and 50,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $135,312, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document reprinted for the use of the House and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 1, 2015 Mrs. Miller of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the reprinting of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

1. Pocket version of the United States Constitution (a) In General The 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution shall be reprinted as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional Copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 285,400 copies of the document, of which 235,400 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives and 50,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $135,312, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document reprinted for the use of the House and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 54 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the reprinting of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

1. Pocket version of the United States Constitution (a) In General The 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution shall be reprinted as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional Copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 285,400 copies of the document, of which 235,400 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives and 50,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $135,312, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document reprinted for the use of the House and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 4, 2015 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Jones , and Ms. Lee ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria.

1. Removal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq and Syria Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria— (1) by no later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the day on which this concurrent resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove such United States Armed Forces before the end of that period, by no later than December 31, 2015, or such earlier date as the President determines that the Armed Forces can safely be removed.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 56 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2015 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Marino , and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts.

Whereas the Department of Defense Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Accounting Agency must currently approach MIA recovery operations on a country by country basis via diplomatic, civil, and military negotiations; Whereas countries utilizing mutually beneficial trade agreements with the United States should provide a transparent and efficient process to aid in the recovery of United States POW/MIA operations; Whereas the Department of Defense estimates approximately 1,627 United States citizens who served during the Vietnam War are still unaccounted for in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia despite quarterly Joint Field Activity excavation and recovery efforts; Whereas some 73,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for throughout Europe, China, and Japan after sacrificing their lives during World War II; and Whereas nearly 8,000 members of the United States Armed Forces are still missing on the Korean Peninsula after bravely serving during the Korean War: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action from prior wars or military conflicts.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 58 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2015 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Trott ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of September 11 to September 17 as Patriot Week .

Whereas Congress recognizes that understanding United States history and the Nation’s first principles are indispensable to the survival of our republic as a free people; Whereas in great reverence to the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, Congress acknowledges that United States citizens should take time to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of their history; Whereas the events that led to the signing of the Constitution of the United States by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every United States citizen and are honored in public schools across the Nation on September 17 of each year as Constitution Day; Whereas the revolution, the rule of law, social compact, equality, unalienable rights, and limited government are the first principles upon which the Nation was founded and flourishes; Whereas exceptional, visionary, and indispensable Americans such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison founded or advanced the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence, Marbury v. Madison, the resolution of Congress of September 28, 1787, submitting the Constitution to the several States, the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, the “I Have a Dream” speech, the Bill of Rights, the original unamended Constitution, and the 9th and 10th amendments to the United States Constitution are key documents that embody the first principles and have advanced United States liberty; and Whereas the Bennington (’76) Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the current United States Flag, the Suffragist Flag, the Union (Fort Sumter) Flag, the Gadsden Flag, and the flags of the several States are fundamental physical symbols of United States history and freedom that should be studied and remembered by each citizen: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of Patriot Week ; (2) recognizes that each generation ought to renew the spirit of the Nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States; and (3) encourages citizens, schools and other educational institutions, and Federal, State, and local governments and their agencies, to recognize and participate in Patriot Week by honoring and celebrating so that all may offer the reverence that is due to the free republic.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2015 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Ms. Esty , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children’s health and gun safety.

Whereas on average in 2010, 1 child under the age of 15 died every 6 days due to the unintentional discharge of a firearm; Whereas according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012, approximately 667 children sustained nonfatal injuries from the unintentional discharge of a firearm; Whereas in States that collect data through the National Violent Death Reporting System, on average, 80 percent of unintentional firearm deaths of children under 15 occurred in a home; Whereas the ASK Campaign encourages parents to add one more question to a conversation before their child visits other homes, “Is there an unlocked gun in your house?”; Whereas the ASK Campaign was first established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center to Prevent Youth Violence along with other partners in 2000; Whereas the President of the AAP has said “keeping children and teens safe from preventable injuries is one of the most important things we do as pediatricians”; Whereas according to the National Rifle Association’s Parents Guide to Gun Safety, “Parental responsibility does not end, however, when the child leaves the home … Even if no one in your family owns a gun, chances are that someone you know does. Your child could come in contact with a gun at a neighbor’s house, when playing with friends, or under other circumstances outside your home”; Whereas asking this simple question about gun safety before sending your child to play at another home could help save your child’s life; Whereas June 21, the first day of summer, the season in which kids typically spend more time at a friend’s or family member’s home, has traditionally been designated as National ASK Day; and Whereas June 21, 2015, has been designated by national organizations as the 15th annual National ASK Day: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking this life-saving question; and (2) supports the goals and ideals of National ASK Day.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2015 Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap.

Whereas the 2015 Women’s World Cup final was the most-watched soccer game in the history of the United States; Whereas with the United States victory, the women's national team became the first three-time champions of the Women’s World Cup; and Whereas the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) awarded $2,000,000 to the United States women for winning the 2015 Women’s World Cup and $35,000,000 to the 2014 Men’s World Cup winners, Germany, 18 times larger than the women’s award: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that female athletes should be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2015 Mr. King of New York (for himself, Mr. Reichert , Mr. Pascrell , and Mr. Hoyer ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (a) In general The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in this resolution referred to jointly as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds in order to honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2014. (b) Date of event The event shall be held on September 30, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2015 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Engel , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Barton , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Babin , Mr. Woodall , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Hardy , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Williams , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Flores , Mr. Tom Price of Georgia , and Mr. Chaffetz ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and therefore, consistent with the location of other United States embassies, the United States embassy in Israel should be located in Jerusalem.

Whereas the city of Jerusalem is the seat of Israel’s Government, including its President, Parliament, and Supreme Court, and is the site of numerous government ministries and social and cultural institutions; Whereas since June 7, 1967, the city of Jerusalem has been an undivided city; Whereas since 1995, it has been Federal law to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to relocate to Jerusalem the United States Embassy in Israel, and this law has not been superseded; Whereas this sense of Congress has no bearing on the final status of Jerusalem as the United States is not a party to the Israel-Palestinian conflict; Whereas the United States maintains its embassy in the functioning capital of every country except in the case of the United States democratic friend and strategic ally, the State of Israel; and Whereas the United States maintains a consulate in the city of Jerusalem that conducts the official business of the United States Government: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States Government should officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; and (2) the United States embassy in Israel should be located in the city of Jerusalem.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2015 Ms. Jenkins of Kansas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.

Whereas some Executive orders have infringed on the prerogatives of the Congress and resulted in the expenditure of Federal funds not appropriated for the specific purposes of those Executive orders: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Congress that any Executive order issued by the President before, on, or after the date of the approval of this resolution that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men collectively, in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. CON. RES. 64 July 28, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men collectively, in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2015 Ms. Granger submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men collectively, in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on October 22, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men collectively, in recognition of their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance during and following World War II. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2015 Mr. Williams submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that any reform or repeal of the last-in, first-out method of accounting for inventories (LIFO) would cause irreparable and unnecessary damage to United States businesses.

Whereas the last-in, first-out method of accounting for inventories (LIFO) is a widely used and accepted inventory accounting method that has been part of the Federal internal revenue laws since 1939; Whereas LIFO is not a loophole and therefore should not be treated as such in any reform of the Federal internal revenue laws; and Whereas the preservation of LIFO is in the economic interest of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that irreparable and unnecessary damage to United States businesses would result from reform or repeal of the last-in, first-out method of accounting for inventories (LIFO) provided under section 472 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 16, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 30th annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. CON. RES. 70 September 16, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 16, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 30th annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2015 Ms. Norton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 16, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 30th annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 16, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 30th annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 72 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Friday, September 4, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Saturday, September 5, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives August 4, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. CON. RES. 72 August 5, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Friday, September 4, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Saturday, September 5, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 72 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Friday, September 4, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Tuesday, August 4, 2015, through Saturday, September 5, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 3 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. (a) The Speaker or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the House to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the House adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the House shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution. 3. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after concurrence with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of this concurrent resolution.

Passed the House of Representatives August 4, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 73 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (a) In general The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in this resolution referred to jointly as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds in order to honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2014. (b) Date of event The event shall be held on September 30, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event. (b) Use of fire equipment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Capitol Police Board may allow the sponsor, as part of the event, to use traditional, hand-held fire equipment, such as axes and Pulaski tools, and any other fire equipment that the Board determines can be used in a safe manner and will not cause damage to the Capitol Grounds or harm to any individual.

Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.