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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. 73 September 16, 2015 Agreed to 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.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 73 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2015 Received 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
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 74 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for event to commemorate 20th Anniversary of Million Man March (a) In general Million Man March, Inc. 2015 (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event on the Capitol Grounds to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March (in this resolution referred to as the event ). (b) Date of event The event shall be held on October 10, 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 any such additional arrangements that may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions 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. 74 September 16, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for event to commemorate 20th Anniversary of Million Man March (a) In general Million Man March, Inc. 2015 (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event on the Capitol Grounds to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March (in this resolution referred to as the event ). (b) Date of event The event shall be held on October 10, 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 any such additional arrangements that may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions 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.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 74 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 9, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for event to commemorate 20th Anniversary of Million Man March (a) In general Million Man March, Inc. 2015 (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event on the Capitol Grounds to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March (in this resolution referred to as the event ). (b) Date of event The event shall be held on October 10, 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 any such additional arrangements that may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions 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. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2015 Mr. Garrett submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its people deserve membership in the United Nations.

Whereas for more than 50 years a close relationship has existed between the United States and Taiwan, which has been of major economic, cultural, and strategic advantage to both countries; Whereas the people of Taiwan are not represented in the United Nations; Whereas Taiwan has over the years repeatedly expressed its strong desire to participate in the United Nations; Whereas Taiwan has much to contribute to the work and funding of the United Nations; Whereas the world community has reacted positively to Taiwan's desire for international participation, as shown by Taiwan's membership in the Asian Development Bank, Taiwan's admission to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group as a full member, Taiwan's membership in the World Trade Organization, Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization, and Taiwan’s participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization; and Whereas section 4(d) of the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3303(d) ) declares, Nothing in this Act may be construed as a basis for supporting the exclusion or expulsion of Taiwan from continued membership in any international financial institution or any other international organization. : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its people deserve membership in the United Nations.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 81 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for corrections to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall in section 1301(b)— (1) strike section 1504 and insert section 301 ; and (2) strike section 4303 and insert section 4301 .

Passed the House of Representatives October 1, 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. 81 October 7, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for corrections to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall in section 1301(b)— (1) strike section 1504 and insert section 301 ; and (2) strike section 4303 and insert section 4301 .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 81 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for corrections to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1735, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall in section 1301(b)— (1) strike section 1504 and insert section 301 ; and (2) strike section 4303 and insert section 4301 .

Passed the House of Representatives October 1, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 83 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2015 Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Ms. Adams , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Becerra , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Clay , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Norton , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Lee , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Moore , Mr. Payne , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Plaskett , Ms. Pelosi , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Welch , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Veasey , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Rush , and Mr. Hoyer ) 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 commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Ceremony to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Ratification of 13th Amendment Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on December 8, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which abolished slavery in the United States. 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.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 85 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2015 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Walden , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Schrader , and Ms. Bonamici ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015.

Whereas, on October 1, 2015, an armed gunman opened fire on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, killing nine and wounding nine others; Whereas acts of heroism and sacrifice for the safety and sake of others were demonstrated by deceased and surviving victims; Whereas the first responders were swift and professional in their response to the initial call, thereby avoiding even more bloodshed; and Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement, firefighter, and medical service professionals performed their duties with utmost skill and coordination; Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) offers condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of those who were wounded; (2) applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders to the scene, and the investigating officers following, including local, State, and Federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance; and (3) remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 86 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2015 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself and Mr. Pitts ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Welcoming Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on his official visit to the United States in October 2015.

Whereas Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, will undertake an official visit to the United States in October 2015; Whereas the people of Pakistan have consistently aspired to democracy and rule of law; Whereas Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is a democratically elected leader of Pakistan and is a symbol of the first successful democratic transition in Pakistani history; Whereas Pakistanis have been victim of attacks by Al-Qaida and other terrorist networks and more than 50,000 Pakistanis have lost their lives in these attacks; Whereas terrorists have also targeted schools, including the Army Public School, where 140 school children were killed in a gruesome attack in December 2014; Whereas Pakistan has undertaken successful military operations against militants in the border areas at a huge material and human cost; Whereas Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is leading implementation of a National Action Plan to defeat terrorism so that all Pakistani communities, including religious and ethnic minorities, can live safely; Whereas there are tremendous opportunities to enhance people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and the United States through trade, education, and development; and Whereas over the past decade the United States has extended support and assistance to Pakistan to meet its security and economic challenges: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) welcomes Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on his official visit to the United States in October 2015; (2) expresses solidarity with the people of Pakistan in their struggle against terrorism; (3) supports strengthening of the democratic process in Pakistan; (4) reaffirms friendship and strategic partnership with a democratic Pakistan; and (5) encourages and supports ongoing cooperation between the United States and Pakistan in a range of areas, including security, economic development, strengthening of democratic institutions, education, and trade.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 87 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2015 Mr. Meadows submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 28 as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas the term first responders includes all fire, police, EMT, and volunteer first responder workers in the United States; Whereas there are over 25,300,000 first responders in the United States today, working to keep our communities safe; Whereas first responders, both professional and volunteer, deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28 would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of volunteer firefighters, policemen, and other service men and women; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of the Nation’s First Responders.
IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 89 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Whereas a carbon tax is a Federal tax on carbon released from fossil fuels; Whereas a carbon tax will increase energy prices, including the price of gasoline, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil; Whereas a carbon tax will mean that families and consumers will pay more for essentials like food, gasoline, and electricity; Whereas a carbon tax will fall hardest on the poor, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to more jobs and businesses moving overseas; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to less economic growth; Whereas American families will be harmed the most from a carbon tax; Whereas, according to the Energy Information Administration, in 2011, fossil fuels share of energy consumption was 82 percent; Whereas a carbon tax will increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States; Whereas a carbon tax will impose disproportionate burdens on certain industries, jobs, States, and geographic regions and would further restrict the global competitiveness of the United States; Whereas American ingenuity has led to innovations in energy exploration and development and has increased production of domestic energy resources on private and State-owned land which has created significant job growth and private capital investment; Whereas United States energy policy should encourage continued private sector innovation and development and not increase the existing tax burden on manufacturers; Whereas the production of American energy resources increases the United States ability to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s global economy; Whereas a carbon tax would reduce America’s global competitiveness and would encourage development abroad in countries that do not impose this exorbitant tax burden; and Whereas the Congress and the President should focus on pro-growth solutions that encourage increased development of domestic resources: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 89 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2015 Mr. Scalise submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Whereas a carbon tax is a Federal tax on carbon released from fossil fuels; Whereas a carbon tax will increase energy prices, including the price of gasoline, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil; Whereas a carbon tax will mean that families and consumers will pay more for essentials like food, gasoline, and electricity; Whereas a carbon tax will fall hardest on the poor, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to more jobs and businesses moving overseas; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to less economic growth; Whereas American families will be harmed the most from a carbon tax; Whereas, according to the Energy Information Administration, in 2011, fossil fuels share of energy consumption was 82 percent; Whereas a carbon tax will increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States; Whereas a carbon tax will impose disproportionate burdens on certain industries, jobs, States, and geographic regions and would further restrict the global competitiveness of the United States; Whereas American ingenuity has led to innovations in energy exploration and development and has increased production of domestic energy resources on private and State-owned land which has created significant job growth and private capital investment; Whereas United States energy policy should encourage continued private sector innovation and development and not increase the existing tax burden on manufacturers; Whereas the production of American energy resources increases the United States ability to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s global economy; Whereas a carbon tax would reduce America’s global competitiveness and would encourage development abroad in countries that do not impose this exorbitant tax burden; and Whereas the Congress and the President should focus on pro-growth solutions that encourage increased development of domestic resources: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2016 Received and referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Whereas a carbon tax is a Federal tax on carbon released from fossil fuels; Whereas a carbon tax will increase energy prices, including the price of gasoline, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil; Whereas a carbon tax will mean that families and consumers will pay more for essentials like food, gasoline, and electricity; Whereas a carbon tax will fall hardest on the poor, the elderly, and those on fixed incomes; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to more jobs and businesses moving overseas; Whereas a carbon tax will lead to less economic growth; Whereas American families will be harmed the most from a carbon tax; Whereas, according to the Energy Information Administration, in 2011, fossil fuels share of energy consumption was 82 percent; Whereas a carbon tax will increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States; Whereas a carbon tax will impose disproportionate burdens on certain industries, jobs, States, and geographic regions and would further restrict the global competitiveness of the United States; Whereas American ingenuity has led to innovations in energy exploration and development and has increased production of domestic energy resources on private and State-owned land which has created significant job growth and private capital investment; Whereas United States energy policy should encourage continued private sector innovation and development and not increase the existing tax burden on manufacturers; Whereas the production of American energy resources increases the United States ability to maintain a competitive advantage in today’s global economy; Whereas a carbon tax would reduce America’s global competitiveness and would encourage development abroad in countries that do not impose this exorbitant tax burden; and Whereas the Congress and the President should focus on pro-growth solutions that encourage increased development of domestic resources: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.

Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 90 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 1356.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1356, the Secretary of the Senate shall correct the title so as to read: An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 5, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 90 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 1356.

That in the enrollment of the bill S. 1356, the Secretary of the Senate shall correct the title so as to read: An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives November 5, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 5, 2015, through Thursday, November 12, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 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.

Passed the House of Representatives November 5, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 91 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 5, 2015, through Thursday, November 12, 2015, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2015, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 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.

Passed the House of Representatives November 5, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 92 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 Thursday, November 5, 2015, through Thursday, November 12, 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 Monday, November 16, 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, November 10, 2015, through Friday, November 13, 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 Monday, November 16, 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 November 5, 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. 92 November 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 Thursday, November 5, 2015, through Thursday, November 12, 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 Monday, November 16, 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, November 10, 2015, through Friday, November 13, 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 Monday, November 16, 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. 92 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 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 Thursday, November 5, 2015, through Thursday, November 12, 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 Monday, November 16, 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, November 10, 2015, through Friday, November 13, 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 Monday, November 16, 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 November 5, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 93 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Ceremony to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Ratification of 13th Amendment (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on December 9, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which abolished slavery in the United States. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 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. 93 November 18, 2015 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Ceremony to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Ratification of 13th Amendment (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on December 9, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which abolished slavery in the United States. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) 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.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 93 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2015 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Ceremony to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Ratification of 13th Amendment (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on December 9, 2015, for a ceremony to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which abolished slavery in the United States. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 94 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2015 Mr. Meadows submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of State Governors who have made a determination with respect to Syrian refugees.

Whereas a Governor is the chief executive officer of their State; and Whereas the Federal Government should not be able to override a Governor’s decision with respect to refugees: Now, therefore, be it

That in the case of a Governor requesting that Syrian refugees not be resettled in their State (whether temporarily or permanently), no Federal official should take any adverse action against, or withhold funds from, the State, and no Federal official should take any other action designed to persuade or entice the Governor to reverse such a request.
IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 95 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 Thursday, November 19, 2015, through Wednesday, November 25, 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 Monday, November 30, 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 Thursday, November 19, 2015, through Tuesday, November 24, 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 Monday, November 30, 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 November 19, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.