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IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 964 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and available pro forma amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961. Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2018.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 159 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 964 [Report No. 115–785] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Ms. Cheney , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and available pro forma amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961. Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018 — (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2018.

June 26, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 965 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 11, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 160 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 965 [Report No. 115–786] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Ms. Cheney , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

June 26, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 966 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Abraham , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , and Mr. Rokita ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION In the matter of Maxine Waters.

Whereas Benjamin Franklin was quoted saying, The freedom of speech is the pillar of a free government ; Whereas in his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson said that, Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle ; Whereas Abraham Lincoln stated that, There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law ; Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides for the freedom of speech; Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides for the right to assemble; Whereas Trump administration officials have been targets of recent protests from those who disagree philosophically and politically; Whereas many Trump administration officials and supporters have been denied service in restaurants, targeted at their personal homes, yelled at, spit on, or been victims of hateful speech; Whereas this political climate of disrespect only exacerbates the political divide in America; Whereas, on June 23, 2018, Representative Maxine Waters (CA–43) attended a political rally in Los Angeles; Whereas she publicly denounced the Trump administration and all those who support the administration’s agenda; Whereas the Congresswoman told her supporters and all those who disagree with the Trump administration, to push back on them and … tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere ; Whereas she also said that she has no sympathy for these people ; Whereas this rhetoric is dangerous, vile, and lacks basic civility; Whereas Representative Maxine Waters has called for segregation and abuse of those who disagree politically, ideologically, and philosophically from her and her supporters; Whereas all public officials should honor the values of free speech by encouraging debate, not condoning hatred; Whereas article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution states that, Each House may … punish its Members for disorderly behavior ; and Whereas the words and actions of Representative Maxine Waters constitute disorderly behavior: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives does censure and condemn Representative Maxine Waters for her intolerable response to the policies of the Trump Administration on June 23, 2018, for her quest for hostility and violence, and for her uncivilized remarks about President Trump, officials of his administration, and those who support his administration; (2) Representative Maxine Waters forthwith present herself in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Maxine Waters be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 967 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Mr. Gallagher (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 23 as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Whereas the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas early on the morning of October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the United States Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the blast; Whereas the Americans killed included 220 Marines, members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines-Battalion Landing Team, which made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and three Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps Barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed Forces who died in Beirut on that day are recognized through the establishment of a national remembrance day on October 23: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself, Ms. Speier , Mr. Courtney , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Sires , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Lamb , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Pascrell , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Soto , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Evans , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Gomez , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Vela , Mr. Bera , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Esty of Connecticut , and Ms. Eshoo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1902) to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1902) to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Mr. Larson of Connecticut and an opponent; and (2) one motion to recommit.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 969 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2018 Mrs. Murphy of Florida (for herself, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , and Mr. Pocan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the accomplishments and the economic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Whereas according to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), there are an estimated 1.4 million LGBT-owned businesses across the United States; Whereas over 1,000 businesses are NGLCC-certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) and majority owned, operated, managed, and controlled by LGBT Americans; Whereas LGBT-certified companies reported an average of $2.5 million in annual revenues and contribute over $1.15 billion to the United States economy; Whereas if all estimated LGBT-owned businesses in America are combined, the economic contribution exceeds $1.7 trillion; Whereas the majority of certified LGBT-owned businesses are located in the States of California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia with support provided by a network of affiliated LGBT chambers of commerce throughout the United States; Whereas certified LGBT-owned businesses have created over 33,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas certified LGBT-owned businesses survive an average of 12 years, despite the national average for small business closures being 5 years; Whereas LGBT entrepreneurs have started successful small businesses across a wide variety of industries, including consulting, marketing, construction, legal services, and defense contracting; Whereas a certified LGBT-owned firm was selected as the 2016 Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Administration; and Whereas despite decades of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners continue to fight for equal opportunities across key aspects of life such as employment, housing, and credit: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the accomplishments and economic contributions of LGBT entrepreneurs and small business owners in the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 971 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 28, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 161 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 971 [Report No. 115–791] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2018 Mr. Collins of Georgia , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 970) insisting that the Department of Justice fully comply with the requests, including subpoenas, of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary relating to potential violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by personnel of the Department of Justice and related matters. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.

June 27, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2018 Mr. Levin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and the designation of July 2018, as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas a sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 10 to 20 percent of soft tissue sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender; Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain complicated, and the prospects for long-term survival remain poor; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month ; (2) supports the designation of National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2018 Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. Blum , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Cummings , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Raskin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2018, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day .

Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing Government records and authorizing payment for legal expenses incurred by the whistleblowers incurred in defending against a retaliatory criminal libel lawsuit brought against them; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other the inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the service of these states, which may come to their knowledge ; Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it

That the House— (1) designates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day ; and (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to blow the whistle to the appropriate authority by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes; and (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 3, 2018 Mr. Posey (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 13 as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 3, 2018 Mr. Pallone submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit, respectively, certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the separation of children from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s zero tolerance policy.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, advisory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings, records (including telephone and electronic mail records), correspondence, and other communications, or any portion of any such communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer to the following: (1) The health and welfare of children forcibly separated from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s zero tolerance policy. (2) The long-term implications of the President’s zero tolerance policy on the health of children described in paragraph (1).
IV House Calendar No. 170 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 982 [Report No. 115–835] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 3, 2018 Mr. Pallone submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce July 18, 2018 Additional sponsors: Mr. Cárdenas , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Engel , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Schrader , Mr. Rush , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Welch , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Peters , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Loebsack , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. McNerney , and Mr. Gene Green of Texas July 18, 2018 Reported without recommendation, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit, respectively, certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the separation of children from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s zero tolerance policy.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, advisory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings, records (including telephone and electronic mail records), correspondence, and other communications, or any portion of any such communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer to the following: (1) The health and welfare of children forcibly separated from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s zero tolerance policy. (2) The long-term implications of the President’s zero tolerance policy on the health of children described in paragraph (1).

July 18, 2018 Reported without recommendation, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 984 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2018 Mr. Taylor submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the use of continuing resolutions to fund defense-related activities erodes military readiness and poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.

Whereas the United States faces an extraordinarily high number of security threats for which the Armed Forces must be prepared; Whereas the impacts of a continuing resolution on Department of Defense training begin immediately and can result in unrecoverable lost training days which ultimately reduce the overall effectiveness of subsequent training evolutions; Whereas the effects of a continuing resolution on military readiness and maintenance grow exponentially over time and erode restoration initiatives that are vital to the capability and lethality of the force in the event of conflict with major-power adversaries; Whereas continuing resolutions adversely affect Department of Defense personnel by disrupting hiring and recruitment programs resulting in critical vacancies, delays in workforce development, and unnecessary burdens on military members and their families; and Whereas the negative effects of continuing resolutions extend to Department of Defense contracting efforts, leading to mandatory contract renegotiations, increased demands and burdens on the acquisition workforce, schedule delays, increased costs, and reduce the Federal Government’s reliability among vendors: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that continuing resolutions erode military readiness and pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States; and (2) affirms that Congress should pass all defense-related appropriations for a fiscal year prior to the beginning of such fiscal year.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 10, 2018 Ms. Sánchez (for herself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Welch , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Aguilar , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Jones , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Connolly , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Ms. Hanabusa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.

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

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2018 Mr. Castro of Texas (for himself and Mrs. Comstock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, acknowledging a necessity to increase diversity and representation within physics, and expressing support for the American Physical Society Bridge Program for its work toward increasing the number of underrepresented minorities earning physics doctoral degrees.

Whereas increased diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields brings broader experiences, expertise, ideas, and creativity to problem solving and research; Whereas the National Science Foundation (NSF) has made increasing diversity in STEM a priority; Whereas increasing diversity in STEM begins with improving educational opportunities for underrepresented minorities (URMs) to create the next generation of leaders facing future scientific challenges; Whereas there is a representation gap problem in physics among URMs, with African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans earning 11 percent of United States physics bachelor’s degrees, but only 6 percent of physics Ph.D.s; Whereas this representation gap could be closed with the addition of 30 more Ph.D.s awarded to URMs each year; Whereas the American Physical Society (APS) Bridge Program, which was established with support from the NSF Directorate for Education & Human Resources Division of Human Resource Development, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Divisions of Physics and Materials Research, and other programs, was created to solve this problem by connecting promising URMs not admitted to graduate school with a system of support; Whereas the APS Bridge Program is a national effort with a network of more than 160 participating universities and research institutions in 38 States that have admitted more than 150 students since its inception in 2013; Whereas the APS Bridge Program is on track to close the representation gap in physics by placing over 30 students each year since 2016 in support programs and physics graduate programs, maintaining a retention rate of 88 percent, 29 percentage points higher than the national average; and Whereas the APS Bridge Program advances the NSF goal of broadening participation by increasing representation in physics, and serves as a model for successful graduate education for URMs in other science disciplines: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the value of the American Physical Society Bridge Program; (2) supports increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and closing the representation gap; and (3) encourages continued Federal investments in higher education programming.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 989 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 12, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6237) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6237) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–80. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2018 Mr. Bilirakis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day.

Whereas, for over 65 years, airplanes and helicopters have been an important part of public safety efforts in communities throughout the United States; Whereas professional public safety aircrews and pilots have flown millions of hours protecting persons and property, often under hazardous and dangerous conditions; Whereas public safety agencies have long recognized the value of utilizing airborne assets; Whereas professional public safety aircrews recognize the importance of aviation safety during their missions; and Whereas July 26 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Public Safety Aviation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day; (2) recognizes the men and women who fly public safety missions to protect people and property in the United States; and (3) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Public Safety Aviation Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.