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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 67 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2017 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself and Ms. Pelosi ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire.

Whereas Liu Xiaobo has inspired untold numbers of people in the People’s Republic of China and globally for his courageous stands for democracy, the protection of human rights, and peaceful change in China; Whereas, on December 9, 2008, a diverse group of more than 300 Chinese scholars, writers, lawyers, and activists issued Charter 08, a manifesto calling on the Chinese Communist Party to abandon authoritarian rule in favor of democracy, the guarantee of human rights, and the rule of law; Whereas Liu Xiaobo was one of the original drafters of Charter 08 and was taken into custody one day before the manifesto was released; Whereas in December 2009, a Beijing court sentenced Liu Xiaobo to eleven years in prison for inciting subversion of state power , in part for his role in Charter 08; Whereas in recognition of Liu Xiaobo’s long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in the People’s Republic of China, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2010; Whereas Liu Xiaobo’s wife Liu Xia, has been held in extralegal home confinement since October 2010, two weeks after her husband’s Nobel Peace Prize award was announced, and has reportedly suffered severe health problems over the years which required hospitalization; Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued opinions declaring that the Chinese Government’s imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo and the detention of Liu Xia both contravened the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Liu Xiaobo was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in May 2017 and granted permission to access medical treatment outside of prison and is currently hospitalized in China; Whereas, according to news and family reports, Liu Xiaobo’s cancer has metastasized and the Chinese Government has refused requests by his family to transfer him to Beijing for medical treatment; and Whereas Liu Xiaobo currently cannot freely meet with friends and family or seek medical care outside of China: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People’s Republic of China; (2) urges the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire; and (3) urges the Administration to seek humanitarian transfer from the People’s Republic of China for Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, so that he can seek medical treatment in the United States or elsewhere overseas.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 67 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2017 Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire.

Whereas Liu Xiaobo has inspired untold numbers of people in the People’s Republic of China and globally for his courageous stands for democracy, the protection of human rights, and peaceful change in China; Whereas, on December 9, 2008, a diverse group of more than 300 Chinese scholars, writers, lawyers, and activists issued Charter 08, a manifesto calling on the Chinese Communist Party to abandon authoritarian rule in favor of democracy, the guarantee of human rights, and the rule of law; Whereas Liu Xiaobo was one of the original drafters of Charter 08 and was taken into custody one day before the manifesto was released; Whereas in December 2009, a Beijing court sentenced Liu Xiaobo to eleven years in prison for inciting subversion of state power , in part for his role in Charter 08; Whereas in recognition of Liu Xiaobo’s long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in the People’s Republic of China, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2010; Whereas Liu Xiaobo’s wife Liu Xia, has been held in extralegal home confinement since October 2010, two weeks after her husband’s Nobel Peace Prize award was announced, and has reportedly suffered severe health problems over the years which required hospitalization; Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued opinions declaring that the Chinese Government’s imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo and the detention of Liu Xia both contravened the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Liu Xiaobo was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in May 2017 and granted permission to access medical treatment outside of prison and is currently hospitalized in China; Whereas, according to news and family reports, Liu Xiaobo’s cancer has metastasized and the Chinese Government has refused requests by his family to transfer him to Beijing for medical treatment; and Whereas Liu Xiaobo currently cannot freely meet with friends and family or seek medical care outside of China: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People’s Republic of China; (2) urges the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire; and (3) urges the Administration to seek humanitarian transfer from the People’s Republic of China for Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, so that he can seek medical treatment in the United States or elsewhere overseas.

Passed the House of Representatives June 29, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Passed the House of Representatives September 5, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 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. 69 September 7, 2017 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Ms. Norton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

Passed the House of Representatives September 5, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IV House Calendar No. 77 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 [Report No. 115–285] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Ms. Norton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure September 1, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run On October 6, 2017, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 32d annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. 2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. 3. Conditions relating to physical preparations The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. 4. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.

September 1, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2017 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Posey , Mr. Nunes , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Cook , Mr. Knight , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Royce of California , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Upton , Mr. Burgess , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Perry , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Correa , Mr. Cuellar , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Collins of New York , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Flores , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Mast , Mr. Poliquin , Mr. Dunn , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Babin , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Chabot , and Mr. DesJarlais ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.

Whereas for nearly a century, veterans service organizations have served as a complementary and integral part of supporting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; Whereas since their inception, veterans service organizations have proudly supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and the families of those who have served, volunteering millions of hours to provide honor and ceremony to those who have perished; Whereas veterans service organizations have representatives in all 50 States, territories, and abroad; and Whereas section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 578 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 ( Public Law 106–65 ), directed the Department of Defense to provide every veteran, upon request, a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two uniformed members of the Armed Forces, a flag ceremony, and the playing of Taps: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and countless contributions to the United States by generations of veterans service organizations; (2) commends members of veterans service organizations in the United States, territories, and abroad for their dedicated service to and support of members of the Armed Forces and veterans as well as their families and communities; (3) encourages the people of the United States to promote awareness of the contributions and dedication of members of veterans service organizations to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to follow the noble example of the veterans service organizations and volunteer support and services to those who have selflessly served the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. Sherman (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Ms. Barragán , Ms. Titus , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Cook , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Donovan ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home and for property taxes should not be further restricted.

Whereas homeownership is a fundamental American ideal, which promotes social and economic benefits beyond the benefits that accrue to the occupant of the home; Whereas homeownership is an important factor in promoting economic security and stability for American families; Whereas it is proper that the policy of the Federal Government is and should continue to be to encourage homeownership; Whereas the national homeownership rate for the first quarter of the year 2017 was 63.6 percent; Whereas the housing needs of the population will change as the population ages; Whereas the value of a home represents a valuable source of savings for a family; Whereas the provisions related to homeownership are among the simplest and most easily administered provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; Whereas the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first home has been a valuable cornerstone of this Nation’s housing policy and may well be the most important component of housing-related tax policy in America today; Whereas the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by second homes is of crucial importance to the economies of many communities in each of the 50 States; and Whereas the current Federal income tax deduction for property taxes assists American families in building wealth and ensures that communities can continue to provide vital services: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted; and (2) the current Federal income tax deduction for property taxes should not be further restricted.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2017 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Ms. Barragán , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Lee , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Richmond , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Evans , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Norton , Mr. Vela , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Sires , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Rush , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Quigley , and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Denouncing and opposing the violence, xenophobia, and bigotry that are promoted by White nationalists and neo-Nazis.

Whereas the horrific events that took place on August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, serve as yet another example that White nationalism and neo-Nazism present a very real threat to social and racial progress; Whereas White nationalism and White supremacy persist and are practically interchangeable; Whereas for centuries White nationalism has oppressed individuals solely on the basis of their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and immigration status; Whereas today White supremacy—also known as White nationalism—now self-identifies as the Alt-Right and its present-day rhetoric and terrorism invoke painful memories of the oppressive past; Whereas while free speech is a bedrock value for Americans, White nationalist and neo-Nazi groups promote agendas that are in irreconcilable conflict with our Nation's foundational principles of liberty and justice for all, and in many instances, incite hateful acts against minorities and historically persecuted individuals and groups; Whereas White nationalism and neo-Nazism are wicked menaces to societal progress and their followers seek to amplify oppression, eviscerate improvements in race relations, divide our Nation and our people, and foment hatred, classism, and ethnic eradication; and Whereas the White nationalist and neo-Nazi message of racial and social intolerance has led to senseless acts of violence that continue to terrorize members of ethnic and religious minority communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress— (1) strongly denounces and opposes the violence, xenophobia, and bigotry that are promoted by White nationalists and neo-Nazis; (2) urges our Nation’s Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to recognize White nationalist and neo-Nazi groups as terrorist organizations and to pursue the criminal elements of these domestic terrorist organizations in the same manner and with the same fervor used to protect the United States from other manifestations of terrorism; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the President, each Member of the Senate, and each Member of the House of Representatives.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 81 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2017 Mr. Khanna (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.

1. Removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, of the Constitution. (2) A state of war has not been declared to exist with respect to the conflict between forces led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against the Houthi-Saleh alliance in the Republic of Yemen. (3) United States Armed Forces have been involved in hostilities between Saudi-led forces and the Houthi-Saleh alliance, including through assisting Saudi and United Arab Emirates warplanes conducting aerial bombings in Yemen with selecting targets and by providing midair refueling services to such warplanes, amounting to millions of pounds of jet fuel delivered during thousands of Saudi and United Arab Emirates airstrikes. (4) According to the Department of State’s Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, the conflict between Saudi-led forces and the Houthi-Saleh alliance is counterproductive to ongoing efforts by the United States to pursue Al Qaeda and its associated forces under the Authorization for the Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note). (5) No authorization for the use of United States Armed Forces with respect to the conflict between Saudi-led forces and the Houthi-Saleh alliance in Yemen has been enacted, and no provision of law authorizes the provision of midair refueling services to warplanes of Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates that are engaged in such conflict. (6) The conflict between Saudi-led forces and the Houthi-Saleh alliance in Yemen constitutes, within the meaning of section 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1543(a)(1) ), either hostilities or a situation where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances into which United States Armed Forces have been introduced. (b) Removal of Armed Forces Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress hereby directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen, except United States Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula or associated forces, by not later than the date that is 30 days after the date of the adoption of this concurrent resolution (unless the President requests and the Congress authorizes a later date), and unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces has been enacted.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 82 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2017 Mr. Lewis of Georgia submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the International Day of Peace.

Whereas, on November 30, 1981, during the 77th plenary meeting, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare the third Tuesday of September as the International Day of Peace; Whereas nearly 20 years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted A/RES/55/282, which officially designated September 21 as a global day to recognize and celebrate international cease-fire and nonviolence; Whereas, on September 21, all United Nations Member States, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts; Whereas the United States Institute of Peace coordinates an annual Peace Day Challenge, an international effort to reaffirm peace as an authentic alternative to violence and war; Whereas, according to the United States Institute of Peace, since 2015 the Peace Day Challenge has reached 104 million people in 148 countries; Whereas, in 2015, the USIP Global Peacebuilding Center developed an inaugural USIPEACE Teachers program which selected educators to incorporate peacebuilding into curricula and activities with students across the country; Whereas peace education programs help break the cycle of violence and conflict by developing active communities committed to peace scholarship and instruction; Whereas the 2017 Global Peace Index found that peacefulness improved in 93 countries, but declined in 68 countries of those studied; Whereas the 2017 Global Peace Index also noted that for the past 10 years there has been a decrease in the world’s peacefulness and that global violence cost $14.3 trillion in 2016; Whereas these reports and actions underscore the importance of strengthening and supporting domestic and global efforts to study, discuss, teach, and develop techniques and methods to encourage and augment global peace efforts; and Whereas the theme for the 2017 International Day of Peace is Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes the importance of celebrating the 36th anniversary of the International Day of Peace; and (2) urges all citizens of the United States to reflect upon the importance of peace, tolerance, cease-fire, and nonviolence.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 83 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 28, 2017 Mr. Lynch (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Utah , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Donovan , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Jones , Mr. Keating , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Lance , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Peterson , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Rouzer , and Mrs. Walorski ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for unveiling of American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on November 8, 2017, to unveil the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 84 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2017 Mr. Reed (for himself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Meehan , Ms. Esty of Connecticut , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mrs. Dingell , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Kaptur , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Bost , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Loebsack , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Renacci , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. LaHood , Mrs. Torres , Mrs. Bustos , Ms. Norton , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Blum , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Emmer , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Latta , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Adams , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Collins of New York , and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day .

Whereas according to the most recent data, manufacturers contributed $2.17 trillion to the economy; Whereas this figure has steadily risen since 2009 when manufacturers contributed $1.70 trillion; Whereas the sector accounts for 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP); Whereas for every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.40 is added to the economy, the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector; Whereas manufacturing supports an estimated 18.5 million jobs in the United States, about 1 in 6 private sector jobs; Whereas more than 12.3 million people in the United States (or 9 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing; Whereas in 2014, on average manufacturing workers in the United States earned more than the average worker in all industries, including pay and benefits; Whereas manufacturers in the United States are the most productive in the world, far surpassing the worker productivity of any other major manufacturing economy, leading to higher wages and living standards; Whereas manufacturers in the United States drive innovation more than any other sector, spending $229.9 billion in 2014 on research and development, totaling an 82-percent increase from 5 years earlier; Whereas measured by GDP, manufacturing in the United States would rank as the ninth largest economy in the world; and Whereas the first Friday of October would be an appropriate date to designate as Manufacturing Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 85 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2266.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2266, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: Making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives October 12, 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. 85 October 25, 2017 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2266.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2266, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: Making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. .

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 85 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 16, 2017 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2266.

That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2266, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: Amend the long title so as to read: Making additional supplemental appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. .

Passed the House of Representatives October 12, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 8, 2017 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Wittman , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Granger , and Mr. Gene Green of Texas ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day , November 20, 2017.

Whereas the health and safety of all people in the United States is the foundation of a functioning democracy and strong economy; Whereas emerging and re-emerging zoonotic and infectious diseases pose an ongoing threat to the health of people in the United States; Whereas natural disasters and biological threats present a constant threat to the life, health, and safety of all people in the United States; Whereas poor air quality, poor water quality, inadequate sanitation, social determinants, and behavioral factors exacerbate disease; Whereas smoking rates have been nearly halved over the past 50 years, but smoking still takes 480,000 lives each year in the United States; Whereas obesity is one of the primary reasons one-third of young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are ineligible for military service; Whereas racial, ethnic, and geographical disparities in health and health care pose a significant challenge to the Nation’s strength, prosperity, and productivity; Whereas through research, surveillance and monitoring, prevention, health promotion, and other strategies, tools, disciplines and programs, public health professionals work tirelessly to reduce the burden of disease, and in so doing play a crucial role in enhancing quality of life and extending life expectancy; Whereas public health professionals work diligently to prevent infectious disease spillover and transmission, stem anti-microbial resistance, and address other persistent and emerging global health threats; Whereas first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to defend the public health are an invaluable resource to the United States and its citizens; and Whereas public health professionals have routinely proven their value in reducing and abating environmental threats such as lead poisoning, tracing and addressing food-borne illnesses, MRSA, and other disease outbreaks, and increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle choices: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that public health professionals in the United States are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked for their profoundly important contributions to the Nation on Public Health Thank You Day.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 92 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Israel.

Whereas the Jewish people have had a homeland in modern-day Israel for more than 3,000 years; Whereas on November 2, 1917, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur Balfour wrote to Lord Walter Rothschild, to be declared to the Zionist Federation, a letter declaring, on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, support for a home for the Jewish people in the former Ottoman district of Palestine; Whereas this letter, known as the Balfour Declaration, was ratified by the League of Nations on July 24, 1922; Whereas on September 21, 1922, President Warren G. Harding signed House Joint Resolution 322, after unanimous support from the House of Representatives and the Senate, favoring the establishment, in the former Ottoman district of Palestine, of a national home for the Jewish people; Whereas the Balfour Declaration clearly recognized and sought to uphold the civil and religious rights of the existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, as well as the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country ; Whereas the Balfour Declaration was a significant part of the chain of events that led to the establishment of the modern State of Israel on May 14, 1948; Whereas since Israel’s founding, it has been a strong and steadfast ally to the United States, and the relationship is built on a mutual commitment to shared values; Whereas Israel serves as a beacon for democracy by holding free and transparent elections and promoting the free exchange of ideas; Whereas in April 1998, the United States designated Israel as a Major Non-NATO ally and in 2014 was elevated to the status of a Major Strategic Partner; and Whereas the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration offers an opportunity for recommitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) affirms its commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with the State of Israel; (2) recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern State of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people that upholds full and equal rights for all of its citizens; and (3) supports efforts to continue to increase economic, security and cultural ties between the United States and Israel.

Passed the House of Representatives November 15, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 92 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2017 Mr. Graves of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Mr. Russell , and Mr. Cuellar ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Israel.

Whereas the Jewish people have had a homeland in modern-day Israel for more than 3,000 years; Whereas, on November 2, 1917, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur Balfour wrote to Lord Walter Rothschild, to be declared to the Zionist Federation, a letter declaring, on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, support for a home for the Jewish people in the former Ottoman district of Palestine; Whereas this letter, known as the Balfour Declaration, was ratified by the League of Nations on July 24, 1922; Whereas, on September 21, 1922, President Warren G. Harding signed House Joint Resolution 322, after unanimous support from the House of Representatives and the Senate, favoring the establishment, in the former Ottoman district of Palestine, of a national home for the Jewish people; Whereas the Balfour Declaration clearly recognized and sought to uphold the civil and religious rights of the existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, as well as the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country ; Whereas the Balfour Declaration was a significant part of the chain of events that led to the establishment of the modern State of Israel on May 14, 1948; Whereas since Israel’s founding, it has been a strong and steadfast ally to the United States, and the relationship is built on a mutual commitment to shared values; Whereas Israel serves as a beacon for democracy by holding free and transparent elections and promoting the free exchange of ideas; Whereas in April 1998, the United States designated Israel as a Major Non-NATO ally and in 2014 was elevated to the status of a Major Strategic Partner; and Whereas the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration offers an opportunity for recommitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel; Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) affirms its commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with the State of Israel; (2) recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern State of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people, without prejudice to the rights of all people to live within or alongside Israel in peace; and (3) supports efforts to continue to increase economic, security and cultural ties between the United States and Israel.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 92 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2017 Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Israel.

Whereas the Jewish people have had a homeland in modern-day Israel for more than 3,000 years; Whereas on November 2, 1917, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Lord Arthur Balfour wrote to Lord Walter Rothschild, to be declared to the Zionist Federation, a letter declaring, on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom, support for a home for the Jewish people in the former Ottoman district of Palestine; Whereas this letter, known as the Balfour Declaration, was ratified by the League of Nations on July 24, 1922; Whereas on September 21, 1922, President Warren G. Harding signed House Joint Resolution 322, after unanimous support from the House of Representatives and the Senate, favoring the establishment, in the former Ottoman district of Palestine, of a national home for the Jewish people; Whereas the Balfour Declaration clearly recognized and sought to uphold the civil and religious rights of the existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, as well as the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country ; Whereas the Balfour Declaration was a significant part of the chain of events that led to the establishment of the modern State of Israel on May 14, 1948; Whereas since Israel’s founding, it has been a strong and steadfast ally to the United States, and the relationship is built on a mutual commitment to shared values; Whereas Israel serves as a beacon for democracy by holding free and transparent elections and promoting the free exchange of ideas; Whereas in April 1998, the United States designated Israel as a Major Non-NATO ally and in 2014 was elevated to the status of a Major Strategic Partner; and Whereas the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration offers an opportunity for recommitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) affirms its commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with the State of Israel; (2) recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern State of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people that upholds full and equal rights for all of its citizens; and (3) supports efforts to continue to increase economic, security and cultural ties between the United States and Israel.

Passed the House of Representatives November 15, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 95 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms.

Whereas 9 in 10 parents want their child to study computer science, but only 40 percent of schools teach computer programming; Whereas low-income students and students from small towns and rural communities are less likely to attend a school that offers computer science programming; Whereas computing makes up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; Whereas there are over 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide and such job openings are projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs; Whereas significant workforce shortages in computing fields, particularly in cybersecurity, can pose significant threats to our national security; and Whereas computing occupations are among the highest paying jobs for new graduates: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms throughout the country.

Passed the House of Representatives December 18, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 95 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Taylor (for himself, Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Fleischmann , and Mr. Kilmer ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms.

Whereas 9 in 10 parents want their child to study computer science, but only 40 percent of schools teach computer programming; Whereas low-income students and students from small towns and rural communities are less likely to attend a school that offers computer science programming; Whereas computing makes up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; Whereas there are over 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide and such job openings are projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs; Whereas significant workforce shortages in computing fields, particularly in cybersecurity, can pose significant threats to our national security; Whereas computing occupations are among the highest paying jobs for new graduates; and Whereas, by 2020, there will be 1,400,000 computer-science-related jobs available, but only about 400,000 computer science graduates who will have the skills necessary to apply for those jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms throughout the country.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 95 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19, 2017 Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms.

Whereas 9 in 10 parents want their child to study computer science, but only 40 percent of schools teach computer programming; Whereas low-income students and students from small towns and rural communities are less likely to attend a school that offers computer science programming; Whereas computing makes up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; Whereas there are over 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide and such job openings are projected to grow at twice the rate of all other jobs; Whereas significant workforce shortages in computing fields, particularly in cybersecurity, can pose significant threats to our national security; and Whereas computing occupations are among the highest paying jobs for new graduates: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K–12 classrooms throughout the country.

Passed the House of Representatives December 18, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk