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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 1 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

That pursuant to clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the House of Representatives January 3, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 4, 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

That pursuant to clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the House of Representatives January 3, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 4 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2017 Mr. Hastings submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.

Whereas in October of 2016, Hurricane Matthew devastated Haiti killing over 1,000 people, directly affected 2.1 million people including the internal displacement of 175,000 and 1.4 million people in need of urgent humanitarian aid; Whereas the storm damage has been estimated to be $1,000,000,000, or about 11.4 percent of the gross domestic product of Haiti; Whereas Hurricane Matthew was the worst hurricane to hit Haiti in over 50 years; Whereas the Department of State warns United States citizens that current conditions make it unsafe to travel to southern Haiti due to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Matthew including roads made impassable by landslides, damaged roads, bridge failures and widespread damage to buildings and critical infrastructure; Whereas the total value of crop losses is estimated to be $360 million; Whereas approximately 45 percent of Haiti’s southwest piped water supply was damaged by Hurricane Matthew; Whereas Haiti continues to struggle to address the devastating 2010 Cholera outbreak that has killed over 9,000 Haitians and infected almost 800,000 Haitians; Whereas these conditions make it dangerous and inappropriate to forcibly repatriate Haitians at this time; Whereas the Secretary of Homeland Security may grant temporary protective status (TPS) in accordance with section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1254a ) to nationals of a country in which environmental or political events have occurred that make it temporarily unsafe to deport them; Whereas the Secretary of Homeland Security has granted TPS to nationals of other countries under similar conditions, including Nicaragua and Honduras in 1999 following Hurricane Mitch, and El Salvador in 2001 following severe earthquakes; and Whereas granting Haitian nationals TPS would preserve the estimated $1,000,000,000 in remittances sent each year to Haiti from Haitians in the United States, which currently outweigh the amount of foreign assistance given by the United States to Haiti and are crucial to the recovery of Haiti: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress— (1) supports the granting of temporary protected status to Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States; (2) supports the Haitian people and the Government of Haiti as they work to rebuild from years of natural disasters, economic hardship, and political turmoil; and (3) acknowledges that it is in the best economic and security interests of the United States for Haiti to be a safe, stable, and productive country.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mr. Ross (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , and Mr. Harris ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol.

1. Acceptance and placement of statue commemorating Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (a) Acceptance The Joint Committee on the Library shall accept for placement in the United States Capitol the Lads of Pest statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 on the occasion of the Revolution’s 60th anniversary. (b) Presentation Ceremony On such date following the acceptance of the statue under subsection (a) as the Joint Committee on the Library determines to be appropriate, the Joint Committee is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical preparations and security for the ceremony. (c) Placement (1) Initial placement in rotunda During a period not to exceed one year beginning on the date of the presentation ceremony under subsection (b), the Architect of the Capitol shall place the statue accepted under this section in the rotunda of the Capitol. (2) Permanent placement After the expiration of the period described in paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol shall provide for the placement of the statue in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 8 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2017 Mr. Renacci (for himself, Ms. Sinema , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Barton , Mr. Davidson , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Lipinski , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Sanford , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Mr. Byrne , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Turner , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Peters , Mr. Moulton , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Valadao , and Mr. Marino ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch.

1. Annual Joint Session of Congress to Receive a Presentation by the Comptroller General (a) In general Not later than 45 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) after the date on which the Secretary of the Treasury submits to Congress the audited financial statement required under paragraph (1) of section 331(e) of title 31, United States Code, on a date agreed upon by Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States, the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General reviewing the findings of the audit required under paragraph (2) of such section and providing, with respect to the information included by the Secretary in the report accompanying such audited financial statement, an analysis of the financial position and condition of the Federal Government, including financial measures (such as the net operating cost, income, budget deficits, or budget surpluses) and sustainability measures (such as the long-term fiscal projection or social insurance projection) described in such report. (b) Effective date The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any audited financial statement submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this resolution.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 11 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2017 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Sherman ) 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 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Trott , and Mr. Mitchell ) 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 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2017 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Mr. Butterfield , Ms. Norton , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Clay , and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Whereas, on July 28, 1866, Congress established six all-Black regiments, later consolidated to four, to help rebuild the country after the Civil War and to patrol the remote western frontier during the Indian wars; Whereas Colonel Charles Young was a Buffalo Soldier and the highest ranking African-American commanding officer in the United States Army from 1894 until his death in 1922; Whereas more than 200,000 African-Americans served in World War I and more than 1 million served in World War II; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers received their name because of the buffalo's fierce bravery and fighting spirit; Whereas African-American troops accepted the name, Buffalo Soldiers, with pride and honor; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside White regiments in many conflicts and were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of western lands; Whereas, over the 82 years of the Buffalo Soldiers' existence, 23 men received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest recognition awarded by the United States Government for military service; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers ceased to exist in 1948 when President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981 mandating equal treatment and opportunity for African-American servicemen; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers are a significant part of American military history; Whereas a stamp was issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers on April 22, 1994, and this stamp was placed on off sale in December 1995; and Whereas reissuing a postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

1. Use of rotunda for holocaust days of remembrance ceremony The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on April 25, 2017, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. CON. RES. 18 February 10, 2017 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

1. Use of rotunda for holocaust days of remembrance ceremony The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on April 25, 2017, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for 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 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2017 Mr. Meehan (for himself and Mr. Deutch ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

1. Use of rotunda for holocaust days of remembrance ceremony The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on April 25, 2017, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 7 (legislative day, February 6), 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

1. Use of rotunda for holocaust days of remembrance ceremony The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on April 25, 2017, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Passed the House of Representatives February 6, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 19 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross.

That it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should reconsider, pursuant to the process authorized by section 1130 of title 10, United States Code, whether the award of the Navy Cross to Doris Miller (service number 356–12–35) for acts of valor during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while a member of the United States Navy should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor on account of possible racial bias in the original decision to award the Navy Cross.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 23 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.

Passed the House of Representatives February 14, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. CON. RES. 23 February 17, 2017 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 23 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.

Passed the House of Representatives February 14, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 26 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2017 Mr. Aderholt (for himself, Mr. Culberson , and Mr. Smith of Texas ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express the sense of Congress that the first launch of the Space Launch System should be named for Captain Eugene Andrew Gene Cernan.

Whereas the last United States astronaut to walk on the Moon was Captain Eugene Andrew Gene Cernan, in December 1972; Whereas it was Captain Cernan’s strong desire that the United States return to the Moon as part of NASA’s Exploration program; Whereas human missions to the Moon will provide invaluable contributions to knowing how humans can work in space, including science experiments and commercial enterprises; and Whereas NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), with an initial lift capacity of 70 metric tons, will be the largest and most powerful rocket since the Saturn V: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that the Space Launch System (SLS) should be named the Cernan 1, in recognition of the achievements of Captain Eugene Andrew Gene Cernan and his fellow astronauts and all who participated in developing and supporting the Apollo program.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 27 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2017 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Reichert , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that America’s Federal public lands are national treasures that belong to all Americans.

Whereas our current Federal public lands are a network of treasured places of all varieties and designations used for a vast range of economic, cultural, and recreational activities; Whereas Federal public lands support thousands of jobs in gateway communities across the country; Whereas Federal public lands provide diverse outdoor recreation opportunities; Whereas Federal public lands preserve invaluable habitat for fish and wildlife; Whereas Federal public lands provide world-class hunting and fishing opportunities; Whereas Federal public lands produce essential ecosystem services; Whereas Federal public lands contain places of cultural and religious significance to American Indians and Alaska Natives, such as ancestral burial grounds, fishing sites, and lands that supply traditional foods and medicines; Whereas Federal public lands provide priceless wilderness and solitude; Whereas Federal public lands contain valuable energy, forestry, and mineral resources; Whereas the billions of dollars of revenues from developing those resources are shared evenly with the States; Whereas once Federal public lands are unsustainably developed, many of those varied and invaluable attributes are lost indefinitely; Whereas the history of America’s Federal public lands provides understanding of their ownership and the authority to regulate and dispose of those lands; and Whereas that understanding is affirmed by the Constitution and the Supreme Court of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that America’s Federal public lands are a national treasure that belong to all Americans and which should be maintained for future generations.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2017 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

Whereas, on March 5, 1942, Navy Construction Battalion personnel were officially named Seabees by the Navy Department; Whereas the purpose of the Navy Seabees is to build, maintain, and support base infrastructure in remote locations for the Navy and the Marine Corps, while simultaneously being capable of engaging in combat operations; Whereas the Navy Seabees dual role is exemplified by the Seabee motto Construimus, Batuimus: We Build, We Fight; Whereas, for 75 years, the Navy Seabees have answered the call of duty to protect the United States and its democratic values both in times of war and peace; Whereas the Navy Seabees support United States national security at combatant commands worldwide, through the construction, both on land and underwater, of bases, airfields, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure; Whereas members of the Navy Seabees and their families have demonstrated unmatched courage and dedication to sacrifice for the United States, from service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to the recent conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere; Whereas the Navy Seabees exhibit honor, personal courage, and commitment as they sacrifice their personal comfort to keep the United States safe from threats; Whereas the Navy Seabees continue to display strength, professionalism, and bravery in the all-volunteer force; and Whereas March 5, 2017, is the 75th Anniversary of the Seabees: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Navy Seabees and the Navy personnel who comprise the construction force for the Navy and the Marine Corps; and (2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the Seabees with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 33 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to General of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star generals in the history of the United States; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy and vital role during World War II; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of General George C. Marshall through educational scholarship programs and facilities; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma mater of General George C. Marshall; Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public about the military and diplomatic contributions of General George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains the most comprehensive collection of records documenting the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Passed the House of Representatives June 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 33 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Goodlatte (for himself, Mr. Beyer , Mr. Brat , Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Griffith , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Taylor , and Mr. Wittman ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to General of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star generals in the history of the United States; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy and vital role during World War II; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of General George C. Marshall through educational scholarship programs and facilities; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma mater of General George C. Marshall; Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public about the military and diplomatic contributions of General George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains the most comprehensive collection of records documenting the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2017 Received and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Whereas General George C. Marshall served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Special Ambassador to China, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense; Whereas General George C. Marshall was promoted to General of the Army in 1944, one of only five Army five-star generals in the history of the United States; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1946 for his military strategy and vital role during World War II; Whereas General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for developing the European economic recovery strategy known as the Marshall Plan; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation was established in 1953 and is devoted to preserving the legacy of General George C. Marshall through educational scholarship programs and facilities; Whereas the George C. Marshall Foundation opened the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in 1964 in Lexington, Virginia, on the post of the Virginia Military Institute, which is the alma mater of General George C. Marshall; Whereas the George C. Marshall Museum educates the public about the military and diplomatic contributions of General George C. Marshall through extensive exhibits; and Whereas the George C. Marshall Research Library maintains the most comprehensive collection of records documenting the life and leadership of General George C. Marshall: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Passed the House of Representatives June 7, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 34 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Tiberi ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the charitable contribution deduction.

Whereas the deduction for charitable contributions is one of the oldest preferences in tax law; Whereas the evolution of a tax exemption related to charity and philanthropy began at the end of the 19th century during consideration of the Tariff Act of 1894; Whereas the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1913 and allowed for Congress to tax income; Whereas following the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment, Congress passed the Revenue Act of 1913 which established the income tax system and included an exemption for certain organizations; Whereas, on October 3, 1917, in response to United States entrance into and the need to finance World War I, the Congress passed the War Revenue Act of 1917; Whereas the War Revenue Act of 1917 included the first individual income tax deduction in order to ensure that philanthropic efforts continued; Whereas the charitable deduction empowers individuals to give of their personal income for the benefit of the public; Whereas individual contributions benefit the arts, humanities, religious institutions, education, human services, the environment, health programs, and many other sectors; Whereas philanthropy serves as a dynamic force to direct private resources toward addressing the difficult issues and evolving needs of society over a period of time, beyond a single act of good will; Whereas throughout the 20th century, Democratic and Republican administrations worked to establish what became the Combined Federal Campaign, which seeks to create and support Federal employees’ efforts to promote and support philanthropy; Whereas, in 2015, the largest source of charitable giving was from individual contributions; Whereas charitable endowments provide foundations and other philanthropic institutions with the flexibility to operate strategically and with a longer term focus for identifying innovative approaches for solving issues at the local, State, national, and international level; and Whereas philanthropy uniquely contributes to a thriving civil society as an essential partner to Government with deep roots and expansive networks in communities across the country and around the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring)— (1) reaffirms the importance of encouraging rather than diminishing philanthropic services which respond to the needs of communities; and (2) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the charitable contribution deduction.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

1. Use of the capitol grounds for national peace officers memorial service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 36th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2016. (b) Date of memorial service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2017, 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, with preparation for the event to begin on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed on May 16, 2017. 2. Use of the capitol grounds for national honor guard and pipe band exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of exhibition The exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2017, 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. 3. 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 sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 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, in connection with the events.

Passed the House of Representatives April 25, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen H. CON. RES. 35 April 27, 2017 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

1. Use of the capitol grounds for national peace officers memorial service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 36th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2016. (b) Date of memorial service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2017, 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, with preparation for the event to begin on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed on May 16, 2017. 2. Use of the capitol grounds for national honor guard and pipe band exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of exhibition The exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2017, 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. 3. 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 sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 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, in connection with the events.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2017 Mr. Barletta (for himself and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) 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 National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

1. Use of the capitol grounds for national peace officers memorial service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 36th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2016. (b) Date of memorial service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2017, 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, with preparation for the event to begin on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed on May 16, 2017. 2. Use of the capitol grounds for national honor guard and pipe band exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of exhibition The exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2017, 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. 3. 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 sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 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, in connection with the events.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

1. Use of the capitol grounds for national peace officers memorial service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 36th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2016. (b) Date of memorial service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2017, 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, with preparation for the event to begin on May 11, 2017, and take-down completed on May 16, 2017. 2. Use of the capitol grounds for national honor guard and pipe band exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of exhibition The exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2017, 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. 3. 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 sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 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, in connection with the events.

Passed the House of Representatives April 25, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.