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IV House Calendar No. 175 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1020 [Report No. 115–873] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2018 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 27, 2018, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 26, 2018, or July 27, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for the Department of Defense. 3. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

July 24, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1026 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2018 Mrs. Lesko submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.

Whereas, since 1965, Medicare has been, and continues to be, essential for senior citizens of the United States; Whereas, since 1935, Social Security has been, and continues to be, essential for senior citizens of the United States; Whereas, in 2017, there were over 60,000,000 citizens of the United States who were Medicare and Social Security beneficiaries, with 10,000 new eligible enrollees each day; Whereas a promise has been made by the Federal Government to provide Medicare services and Social Security benefits for senior citizens; Whereas many Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries rely on these critical benefits to make ends meet each month; Whereas in the absence of meaningful reform, Medicare is set to become bankrupt by 2026, according to the nonpartisan Medicare Board of Trustees; Whereas in the absence of meaningful reform, Social Security is set to become bankrupt by 2034, according to the nonpartisan Social Security Administration; Whereas the Government Accountability Office estimates that $59.7 billion was lost in 2016 due to improper payments, including waste, fraud, and abuse, in the Medicare Program; and Whereas the Social Security Administration estimates that $7.6 billion will be lost in 2018 due to improper payments, including waste, fraud, and abuse, in the Social Security program: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms its deep obligation to fulfill the promises made to senior citizens of the United States regarding access to Medicare and Social Security; (2) rejects, in the strongest possible terms, any changes to Medicare or Social Security that diminish benefits for Americans currently enrolled, or citizens of the United States who are in or near retirement, in the Medicare Program under title XVIII, or in the Social Security program under title II; (3) expresses its firm commitment that Medicare and Social Security should be strengthened and preserved for future enrollees; and (4) supports efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Social Security programs.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1027 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 26, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 2. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. 3. House Resolution 1020 is laid on the table.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 176 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1027 [Report No. 115–875] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2018 Mr. Byrne , 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 conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 2. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. 3. House Resolution 1020 is laid on the table.

July 25, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1029 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2018 Mr. Gallagher (for himself, Mr. Courtney , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gallego , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the United States-Australia diplomatic, security, and economic relationship.

Whereas United States and Australian troops first fought together in and won the Battle of Hamel on the Western Front in France on July 4, 1918, under the command of Australian General John Monash; Whereas the hard fought victory achieved by the combined forces at Hamel helped turn the tide of World War I; Whereas Australia has fought together with the United States in every major conflict since 1918; Whereas more than 100,000 Australian service members have given the ultimate sacrifice alongside their brothers and sisters in arms from the United States; Whereas the United States and Australia officially established bilateral diplomatic relations on January 8, 1940; Whereas the United States and Australia formalized their security alliance with the signing of the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty, done at San Francisco September 1, 1951 (commonly known as the ANZUS Treaty); Whereas the ANZUS Treaty was invoked the first and only time in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001; Whereas the United States and Australia share information essential for security and defense through the Five Eyes intelligence alliance; Whereas the Force Posture Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America, done at Sydney August 12, 2014, enables closer security and defense cooperation between the 2 allies; Whereas the United States and Australia conduct diverse joint military exercises and training to enhance capabilities throughout the world, and Australia hosts United States Marines at bases in its Northern Territory; Whereas the United States and Australia work closely in a number of international fora, including the Group of Twenty (G–20); Whereas the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, done at Washington May 18, 2004, came into effect on January 1, 2005; Whereas the United States and Australia conduct $65,000,000,000 in 2-way trade and have an investment relationship valued at $1,100,000,000,000; and Whereas July 4, 2018, marked the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel and the first 100 years of Mateship between the United States and Australia: Now therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the strong military alliance relationship between the United States and Australia; and (2) supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between the United States and Australia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1030 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2018 Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida (for himself, Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Poe of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia.

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 and codified those relations in the 2009 United States-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership; Whereas Georgia has been a committed partner of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has contributed significant troops and resources to the NATO missions in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas Georgia maintains peaceful relations with its neighbors in the Caucasus region and has been a reliable partner in promoting peace and democracy in the Eurasia region; Whereas the United States and its partners must stand up against the Russian Federation’s expansion into territories of the former Soviet Union; Whereas the Russian Federation violates international law by continuously occupying sovereign territory in Georgia and has on multiple occasions meddled in the affairs of Georgia during the war in Abkhazia from 1992–1993 and during the Russo-Georgian war in August 2008; Whereas only 5 member states of the United Nations recognize Abkhazia or South Ossetia as independent of Georgia; Whereas the Syrian Arab Republic is a failed client-state of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Whereas the Russian Federation, in its effort to disrupt the West and its allies, will use failed states such as the Syrian Arab Republic to push its geopolitical agenda and lend credibility to the territories it illegally occupies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reaffirms that the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, currently occupied by the Russian Federation, are territories of Georgia; and (2) condemns the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic, which is a client state of the Russian Federation, to recognize the independence of the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1033 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Biggs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Whereas women of all ages should have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality medical services; Whereas all women should feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge to listen to their body and advocate for their health; Whereas health care for women should emphasize the whole woman, including her physical, mental, and spiritual wellness; Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care; Whereas health care centers should include access to social services that empower women to care for their health; Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers is a consortium of centers that serves as an example of the high-quality, comprehensive, life-affirming care that women deserve; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center-certified clinic has a licensed medical professional; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center offers comprehensive health services, including well-woman exams, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, breast exams, pregnancy testing, prenatal and pregnancy care, miscarriage support, fertility awareness instruction, infertility consultation, and onsite or nearby, direct referrals for material, emotional, practical, and spiritual resources; and Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers has certified health care centers nationwide that meet its standards for high-quality, life-affirming care and continue to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care; and (2) recognizes the high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as standards worth implementing nationwide.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1035 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 11, 2018 RESOLUTION Expressing opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, and for other purposes.

Whereas Nord Stream II is an underwater gas pipeline that, if completed, will transport natural gas from the Russian Federation through the Baltic Sea to Germany; Whereas Russia controls the supply of nearly 40 percent of Europe’s gas and 11 European countries rely on Russian gas for 75 percent or more for their annual needs; Whereas Nord Stream II will increase Russian control over the European energy market; Whereas Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, stated that Nord Stream II would not help diversification, nor would it reduce [European] dependency on Russian gas; Whereas it has been longstanding United States policy to support European energy security through diversification of supplies, such as the Southern Gas Corridor which will deliver Caspian Sea energy resources to Southern and Central Europe; Whereas the existing Ukrainian gas transit system currently has 55 billion cubic meters of spare capacity which is equal to Nord Stream II’s planned capacity; Whereas Ukraine has been a stable and reliable transit hub for energy flowing to European destinations; Whereas Russia’s geopolitical interest in Nord Stream II is not to increase European energy security, but rather to drive a wedge between countries in Europe and drastically diminish Ukraine’s political leverage regarding Russia and the significant income Ukraine derives from transit fees; Whereas according to Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy, Sandra Oudkirk, because [Nord Stream II] has such a potentially large impact on the national security of some of our largest partners in the world, it has an impact on our national security ; and Whereas Members of Congress on a bipartisan basis have expressed strong opposition to Nord Stream II through statements and legislation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that Nord Stream II is a drastic step backwards for European energy security and United States interests; (2) calls upon European governments to reject the Nord Stream II project; (3) urges the President to use all available means to support European energy security through a policy of reducing reliance on the Russia Federation; and (4) supports the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream II under section 232 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9526 ).

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Conaway (for himself, Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Ms. Stefanik , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Turner , Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Bishop of Utah , Mr. Heck , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Harris , Mr. Gianforte , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Sensenbrenner , and Mr. Hudson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services , Oversight and Government Reform , the Judiciary , and Ways and Means , 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 Expressing opposition to the completion of Nord Stream II, and for other purposes.

Whereas Nord Stream II is an underwater gas pipeline that, if completed, will transport natural gas from the Russian Federation through the Baltic Sea to Germany; Whereas Russia controls the supply of nearly 40 percent of Europe’s gas and 11 European countries rely on Russian gas for 75 percent or more for their annual needs; Whereas Nord Stream II will increase Russian control over the European energy market; Whereas Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, stated that Nord Stream II would not help diversification, nor would it reduce [European] dependency on Russian gas; Whereas it has been longstanding United States policy to support European energy security through diversification of supplies, such as the Southern Gas Corridor which will deliver Caspian Sea energy resources to Southern and Central Europe; Whereas the existing Ukrainian gas transit system currently has 55 billion cubic meters of spare capacity which is equal to Nord Stream II’s planned capacity; Whereas Ukraine has been a stable and reliable transit hub for energy flowing to European destinations; Whereas Russia’s geopolitical interest in Nord Stream II is not to increase European energy security, but rather to drive a wedge between countries in Europe and drastically diminish the existing Ukrainian gas transit system; Whereas according to Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy, Sanda Oudkirk, because [Nord Stream II] has such a potentially large impact on the national security of some of our largest partners in the world, it has an impact on our national security ; and Whereas Members of Congress on a bipartisan basis have expressed strong opposition to Nord Stream II through statements and legislation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that Nord Stream II is a drastic step backwards for European energy security and United States interests; (2) calls upon European governments to reject the Nord Stream II project; (3) urges the President to use all available means to support European energy security through a policy of diversification to lessen reliance on the Russia Federation; and (4) supports the imposition of sanctions with respect to Nord Stream II under section 232 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ( 22 U.S.C. 9526 ).
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1037 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2018 Mr. Heck (for himself, Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Young of Alaska , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Cole , and Ms. McCollum ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Whereas 2018 marks the 29th anniversary of the first Tribal Canoe Journey, held in Seattle, Washington; Whereas the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey for a second time with the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup; Whereas this year more than 100 Tribal canoes, representing more than sixty Tribal Nations from across the United States and Canada, will travel along the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to arrive at the shores of the Puyallup Tribe’s territory; Whereas the theme of this year’s Power Paddle to Puyallup is Honoring our Medicine , which is a reminder of the importance of the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to the culture and economy of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and Whereas the Tribal Canoe Journey is a celebration of the resilient culture and way of life of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and Tribal Nations across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey; (2) acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and (3) congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1039 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2018 Mr. Poe of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies.

Whereas numerous data breaches and invasions of privacy have eroded the American public’s confidence in the privacy protections of their data; and Whereas this lack of confidence has eroded the perception of data security for United States companies both domestically and internationally: Now, therefore, be it

That the House encourages edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include in their data protection policies— (1) requirements that— (A) data processors have a legal basis for processing the data of users; (B) opt-in, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent from users be a primary legal basis for purposes of subparagraph (A); (C) data processors design their systems in a way that— (i) minimizes the processing of data to only what is necessary for the specific purpose stated to the individual; and (ii) by default, protects personal information from being used for other purposes; (D) entities processing the data of children institute special protections, particularly with reference to the use of the data of children for marketing purposes; (E) data processors and controllers ensure compliance with relevant privacy rules; and (F) data processors implement appropriate oversight over third-party data processors; and (2) the right of an individual— (A) to revoke consent for data processing at any time; (B) not to be subject to automated decisionmaking, including profiling, without human intervention if the decisionmaking has legal or otherwise significant effects on the individual; (C) to know which entities have access to the data of the individual and how that data are being used; (D) to correct the data of the individual if it is inaccurate or incomplete; and (E) to obtain and reuse the data of the individual for the purposes of the individual across other services.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1040 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2018 Mrs. Torres (for herself and Mr. Rutherford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing August 7, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Whereas on the first Tuesday of August, our Nation will observe National Night Out, a day to cultivate a better relationship between residents of a community and their local law enforcement, and to promote public safety; Whereas the participation in National Night Out by over 38,000,000 neighbors in over 16,000 communities across the United States for over 35 years is unparalleled; Whereas the relationship between local law enforcement and the residents which they are sworn to protect and serve has improved immensely; Whereas general awareness of public safety has improved, because of the continued efforts of communities to meet their law enforcement officers and participate in National Night Out activities; Whereas prominent figures, such as former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson and former Vice President Joe Biden, have recognized the impact that National Night Out has made across the Nation, bringing all Americans closer together to achieve a common goal of community cohesiveness and public safety; and Whereas National Night Out not only includes Americans on the mainland, but includes those in United States territories and military bases to ensure all are included in the effort of community building and public safety awareness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages law enforcement departments to use National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve; (2) encourages public safety departments to inform communities— (A) how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and emergency service providers; and (B) how they carry out their duties; and (3) recognizes the impact that has been made for the past 35 years in communities all over the United States of America by National Night Out in creating a more united country by fostering relationships between residents, neighbors, and local law enforcement, and promoting public safety awareness.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1041 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 7, 2018 Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Harper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Whereas August 12, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (referred to in this preamble as the ABA ); Whereas the ABA was the first measure passed by Congress to require buildings and facilities to be accessible to individuals with physical disabilities and served as an important forerunner to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Whereas Congress worked in a bipartisan manner to craft legislation to make Federal buildings accessible to individuals with disabilities; Whereas both Houses of Congress unanimously passed the ABA; Whereas President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the ABA into law on August 12, 1968, with the goal of ending the needless and cruel discrimination inherent in the lack of access to Federal buildings for individuals with disabilities; Whereas Congress, in 1973, established the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the Access Board ) to enforce accessibility standards prescribed pursuant to the ABA; Whereas the ABA was amended in 1976 to cover the buildings and facilities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail System, a valuable resource for millions of area residents and tourists; Whereas the Access Board issued its most recent Guidelines (codified at 36 C.F.R. part 1191) to implement the ABA on July 23, 2004, and— (1) the United States Postal Service adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective October 1, 2005; (2) the General Services Administration adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective May 8, 2006; and (3) the Department of Defense adopted those Guidelines as its ABA Accessibility Standards effective October 31, 2008; Whereas, in 2015, there were almost 265,000 career Federal employees with disabilities; and Whereas, in 2017, nearly 13 percent of the civilian population in the United States reported having a disability: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (2) salutes everyone whose efforts contributed to the enactment of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (3) reaffirms its support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; (4) encourages all entities responsible for the design and construction of Federal and federally funded buildings and facilities to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the accessibility standards promulgated pursuant to it; and (5) pledges to continue to work to identify and remove barriers that prevent all people of the United States from having equal access to buildings and facilities covered by the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1043 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 21, 2018 Miss Rice of New York (for herself and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit with limited exceptions the participation of any Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity.

1. Conflict of interest Rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Conflict of interest 9. A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House may not serve as an officer or member of the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity. The preceding sentence shall not apply to service of a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee as— (a) an officer or member of the board of an organization which is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, if such service is performed without compensation; or (b) an officer of member of the board of an institution or organization which is principally available to Members, Delegates, Resident Commissioner, officers, or employees of the House, or their families, if such service is performed without compensation. . 2. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 of this resolution shall take effect immediately before noon, January 3, 2019.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1044 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2018 Ms. Hanabusa (for herself and Ms. Gabbard ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating the Honolulu Little League Baseball team of Hawaii on winning the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, having proudly represented the State of Hawaii and the West region of the United States, won Hawaii’s third Little League Baseball World Series Championship; Whereas the Honolulu Little League Baseball team capped off a thrilling championship game to defeat the Asia-Pacific and International Championship team of South Korea by a score of 3 to 0; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team demonstrated sportsmanship and humility on its path to an undefeated West Regional title in San Bernardino, California; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team played with consistency and dominance throughout the 2018 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, winning all 5 of the tournament games the team played in; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team rode a wave of sterling pitching, shutting out opponents in 4 of 5 games, including in the first championship shutout win since 2002; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team has brought pride and excitement to the State of Hawaii and delivered hope to the people of Hawaii in the wake of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Lane, the major flooding in April 2018, and the Kilauea volcano eruptions of 2018; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team further galvanized the State of Hawaii to come together and root the team to victory; Whereas the manager of the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, Gerald Oda, the coaching staff of the team, and the parents of players of the team provided vital leadership and support, including by inculcating in the players a culture of respect and humility; and Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team included players Bruce Boucher, Kory Chu, Tanner Chun, John De la Cruz, Kaolu Holt, Aukai Kea, Mana Lau Kong, Chandler Murray, Hunter Nishina, Taylin Oana, Caleb Okada, Jace Souza, Zachary Won, and Sean Yamaguchi and coaches Keith Oda and Willis Kato: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contributions of Little League Baseball to the State of Hawaii; (2) congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship; (3) recognizes the hard work, commitment to sportsmanship, and dignity of the players, coaches, and families of the Honolulu Little League Baseball team; and (4) joins with all the people of Hawaii, the United States, and baseball fans everywhere in celebrating Hawaii’s third Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1046 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 28, 2018 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2018, as national Chuck Brown Day and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go because he was the major architect of the musical genre known as go-go, a unique mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds; Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that Washington, DC, has always been the hometown of talented artists, such as Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown’s hit Bustin’ Loose , with his group, the Soul Searchers, was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for 4 weeks in 1979; Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love , from his album entitled We Got This , and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the United States Capitol grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street located near the historic, modernized Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a park located at 2901 20th Street, NE, for Chuck Brown; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multitalented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2018, is Chuck Brown’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day ; and (2) honors Chuck Brown’s contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1047 In the House of Representatives, U. S., August 31, 2018 RESOLUTION Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1050 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 5, 2018 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Balderson. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Balderson.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1051 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 6, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence , and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence , and for other purposes. 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 the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 13, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 181 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1051 [Report No. 115–920] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 5, 2018 Mr. Buck , 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. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence , and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of crime of violence , and for other purposes. 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 the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 13, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

September 5, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1056 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Pocan , Mr. Gallagher , Ms. Moore , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Duffy , and Mr. Vargas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2018.

Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November or early December; Whereas the Hmong New Year traditionally spans multiple days, with each village starting and ending the New Year on a different date to allow other villages to come, support, and visit each other; Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally a time to give thanks to ancestral spirits and visit other villages; Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations traditionally include song, dance, food, and courtship games for youth, including pov pob, a ball-throwing game; Whereas Hmong Americans across the United States celebrate the New Year on weekends from October to December; and Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations are a significant cultural tradition in many communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year; (2) expresses the deepest respect for Hmong Americans celebrating this occasion; and (3) wishes Hmong Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy new year.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1057 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2018 Mr. Levin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on Burma’s civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation’s Rohingya population.

Whereas a recent fact-finding mission of the United Nations found that Burma’s Rohingya Muslim population has been subjected to systemic oppression culminating in so-called clearance operations that targeted and terrorized the entire Rohingya population ; Whereas these operations were conducted by Burmese soldiers and security forces and constituted a human rights catastrophe according to the United Nation’s fact-finding report, which called for holding senior Burmese military commanders accountable for genocide and crimes against humanity; Whereas the United Nations report found such crimes included murder, imprisonment, torture, rape, sexual slavery, and other forms of sexual violence; Whereas dozens of Rohingya villages have been burned and bulldozed out of existence; Whereas as result of this violence, persecution, and destruction, nearly 725,000 Rohingya had fled to Bangladesh by mid-August 2018; Whereas the United Nations report found that the head of Burma’s civilian government, Aung San Suu Kyi, has failed to use her position or moral authority to protect the Rohingya, and that civilian authorities have instead spread false narratives about the atrocities committed against the Rohingya; Whereas, on March 8, 2018, a senior Burmese official, National Security Advisor U Thaung Tun, reportedly made a series of comments designed to deny or downplay any violence and atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, saying the vast majority remain in Burma, and if it was genocide, they would all be driven out ; Whereas some brave journalists have attempted to uncover the truth about atrocities committed against the Rohingya; Whereas two such reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo of Reuters, were recently sentenced to seven years in prison in Burma for violating state secrets laws in response to their efforts to report on the persecution of Rohingya Muslims; Whereas the Burmese police captain involved in their arrest reportedly admitted during the trial that his superior ordered him to entrap the journalists; Whereas United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called these convictions another terrible stain on Burma; and Whereas attempting to silence the duty of the press to uncover the truth is anti-democratic and only further fuels state-sanctioned oppression: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns all efforts to suppress information related to the oppression and violence inflicted upon Burma’s Rohingya civilians; and (2) calls on the leader of Burma’s civilian government, Aung San Suu Kyi, to immediately and unconditionally release the two jailed journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, by exercising her power to order a presidential amnesty.