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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 179 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2017 Mrs. Lawrence (for herself, Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Rush , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Foster , and Mr. Welch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To uphold the protections of the freedom of the press.

Whereas the First Amendment prohibits any law that infringes on the freedom of the press; Whereas the American public has relied on the press for over 200 years to stay informed of current events taking place across the country; Whereas 6 justices ruled in favor of the Freedom of the Press in New York Times Co. v. United States, with Justice Black concurring, Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government. ; Whereas the press is often considered to be the Fourth Branch of Government and serves the crucial role of Government watch dog ; Whereas the press plays a crucial role covering Congress and the executive branch; Whereas the press has been targeted by unwarranted attacks claiming that they are publishing false news; Whereas without the diligent work of media outlets, many Americans will be left without a method to stay informed; Whereas inflammatory language disparaging the press is detrimental to the media’s perception by the United States public and leads to unnecessary debate over the validity of news; Whereas political parties should refrain from partisan attacks against stories they consider fake news ; Whereas the executive branch should refrain from using social media to further alienate reputable news sources by disseminating untrustworthy news; Whereas the executive branch should not proclaim that reputable press is the enemy of the American public, nor should they threaten the deterioration of relations between the Government and the press; Whereas the executive branch should not praise friendly outlets while criticizing those considered unfavorable: Whereas the divide caused by unwarranted attacks on the media will further separate our country and distort reality; and Whereas in order for the country to move forward in its best interest, we must respect the factual integrity of individuals reporting on real events taking place across the country: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that freedom of the press must be upheld when confronted with unfair attacks.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2017 Mr. Gaetz (for himself, Mr. Westerman , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Williams , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Whereas the Supreme Court has had a vacant seat since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a defender of the intrinsic value of human life; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a defender of religious liberty; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a constitutional conservative who will honor the ideals of our Founding Fathers; and Whereas Neil Gorsuch was previously nominated to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and confirmed by the Senate unanimously: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the House firmly supports the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court; and (2) the Senate should hold a swift confirmation of this nomination.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 183 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2017 Mr. O'Halleran (for himself, Mr. Evans , Mr. McGovern , and Mr. Soto ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the text of any legislation that will be marked up at a meeting for the markup of legislation by a committee to be publicly available in electronic form at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.

1. Requiring text of legislation to be available at least 72 hours prior to markup Clause 2(g)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking 24 hours each place it appears and inserting 72 hours .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2017 Mr. Jeffries (for himself and Mr. Ted Lieu of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to communications with the government of Russia.

That the President is requested, and the Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or Attorney General determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possession, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III and any representative of the Russian government, including his meetings with the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Sergey I. Kislyak, on July 18, 2016, and September 8, 2016. (2) The Attorney General’s testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on January 10, 2017, including but not limited to his statement that he did not have communications with the Russians . (3) The Attorney General’s written response to Senator Patrick Leahy’s letter of January 17, 2017. (4) The Attorney General’s letter of March 6, 2017, to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. (5) The Attorney General's preparation for confirmation hearings before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, with respect to the subject of contact between President Trump's campaign and any representative of the Russian government. (6) The Attorney General's recusal from any investigation related to the 2016 Presidential election, but not from other related matters, and the implementation of that recusal. (7) The application of part 600 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to any case involving the 2016 Presidential election or any related matter. (8) Any meeting that occurred between any employee of President Trump’s campaign or transition team and any representative of the Russian government, including any meeting that involved Donald J. Trump, Michael Flynn, Jared Kushner, Carter Page, J.D. Gordon, Richard Burt, Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, or Michael Cohen.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2017 Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Crowley , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Neal , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Thompson of California , and Mr. Blumenauer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the tax returns and other specified financial information of President Donald J. Trump.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to furnish to the House of Representatives, not later than 10 days after the adoption of this resolution, the full tax returns of Donald J. Trump for tax years 2006 through 2015, as well as financial documentation and any information in possession of the Secretary that specify— (1) Mr. Trump’s debts held by foreign governments and foreign companies; (2) Mr. Trump’s investments in foreign countries and foreign enterprises; and (3) Mr. Trump’s use of any tax shelters, corporate structures, tax avoidance maneuvers, abatements, or other loopholes to reduce or eliminate tax liability.
IB House Calendar No. 30 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 186 [Report No. 115–73] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2017 Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Crowley , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Neal , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Sarbanes , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Thompson of California , and Mr. Blumenauer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means March 30, 2017 Additional sponsors: Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Welch , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Speier , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Kind , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Perlmutter , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Sires , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Lee , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Himes , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Engel , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Smith of Washington , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Crist , Ms. Tsongas , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Rush , Mr. Levin , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Raskin , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Keating , Ms. Slaughter , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Clay , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Delaney , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Loebsack , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Courtney , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Evans , and Mr. Carbajal March 30, 2017 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the tax returns and other specified financial information of President Donald J. Trump.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to furnish to the House of Representatives, not later than 10 days after the adoption of this resolution, the full tax returns of Donald J. Trump for tax years 2006 through 2015, as well as financial documentation and any information in possession of the Secretary that specify— (1) Mr. Trump’s debts held by foreign governments and foreign companies; (2) Mr. Trump’s investments in foreign countries and foreign enterprises; and (3) Mr. Trump’s use of any tax shelters, corporate structures, tax avoidance maneuvers, abatements, or other loopholes to reduce or eliminate tax liability.

March 30, 2017 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2017 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Meehan , Ms. Judy Chu of California , and Mr. Valadao ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region of South Asia for centuries and today is also celebrated in communities throughout India, in the United States, and around the world; Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season; Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh religion and is one of the most important dates in Sikh history; Whereas, for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; and Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and continued progress in the year ahead: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi; (2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to Sikh communities in the United States and around the world; and (3) expresses its respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2017 Mr. Brat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Lake of the Woods Association of Orange County, Virginia.

Whereas Lake of the Woods Association is a large property owners association located in Orange County, Virginia, that was developed 50 years ago; Whereas Lake of the Woods Association currently has over 38,000 homes and 8,000 full-time residents; Whereas Lake of the Woods Association members have dedicated the Association to the preservation of the natural environment of the area by making significant commitment to maintaining and improving the area’s lakes, foliage, and green space; Whereas Lake of the Woods Association members have dedicated the Association to the preservation of historic resources, have conducted extensive research, and have marked the location of events of the Battle of the Wilderness, which took place in the area on 5–7 May 1864; Whereas Lake of the Woods has been named the 2015 Community Association of the Year for a Large Association by the Community Association Institute of Virginia; and Whereas the Articles of Incorporation of Lake of the Woods Association were approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia on April 21, 1967: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Lake of the Woods Association upon the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and (2) congratulates Lake of the Woods Association for 50 years of commitment and concern that its members have shown for their community and the environment.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2017 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Evans , Mr. Raskin , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Payne , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Perlmutter , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Clay , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Soto , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Sánchez , and Mr. Khanna ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Protecting health coverage for all Americans.

Whereas before the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, over 3,000 Americans died each month due to lack of health care; Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has expanded health insurance to over 20 million Americans; Whereas thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, for the first time, over 90 percent of Americans have health insurance; Whereas every health plan is strengthened by the protections of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act— (1) adult children can stay on their parent’s health plans until they turn 26; (2) insurance plans can no longer refuse coverage to millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions; (3) annual and lifetime caps on the amount paid for health care; and (4) health care plans now need to meet basic minimum standards of coverage; and Whereas according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would result in— (1) 18 million Americans losing their health care; (2) health insurance premiums increasing by more than 20 percent; (3) the Federal budget deficit increasing by $137 billion in a decade; and (4) 3 million jobs being lost nationwide; Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act must— (1) keep costs to health care consumers at or below their current rates; and (2) keep the uninsured rate at or below its current level.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2017 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , 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 any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the United States.

Whereas the United States total annual energy consumption is approximately 97.7 quadrillion BTU; Whereas the United States has greatly increased domestic oil production over the last decade, leading to net imports of petroleum decreasing to 24 percent, the lowest number since 1970; Whereas the United States has seen natural gas reserves and production exceed estimates, and due to this is expected to be a net exporter by 2020; Whereas nuclear power has supplied approximately one-fifth of annual United States electricity since 1990 and provides approximately 60 percent of the carbon-free electricity of the United States; Whereas renewable sources of energy account for 11 percent of domestic energy production; and Whereas the United States has abundant coal reserves, including a demonstrated reserve base estimated to contain 477 billion short tons: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to meet our Nation’s long-term energy demands the following must be addressed in any comprehensive energy bill considered by the 115th Congress: (1) Encouraging technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas. (2) Increasing our domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity. (3) Exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies. (4) Taking advantage of our domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage. (5) Using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources. (6) Supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships. (7) Promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency. (8) Enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 196 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Pocan , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Stewart , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Quigley , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Lee , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mrs. Torres ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2017, as National Pi Day .

Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over thirteen trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a recurring constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children's education, and children who perform better in math and science have higher graduation and college attendance rates; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas according to the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas since 1995, the United States has shown only minimal improvement in math and science test scores; Whereas by the 8th grade, United States males outperform females on the science portion of the TIMSS survey, especially in biology, physics, and earth science, and the lowest United States scores in math and science are found in minority and impoverished school districts; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and in order to compete in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 66 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child's education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2017, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 197 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2017 Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Trott , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Levin , Mr. Mitchell , Mr. Higgins of New York , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Moolenaar , and Mr. Conyers ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces; Whereas the United States and Canada have, since 1909, worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas over 40,000,000 people in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the people that depend on them for their livelihood; Whereas over 187 local, county, State, and tribal governments have passed resolutions in opposition to Ontario Power Generation’s proposed nuclear waste repository; Whereas Tribes and First Nations’ citizens have a strong spiritual and cultural connection to the Great Lakes and its protection is fundamental to treaty rights; Whereas Ontario Power Generation has promised not to move forward with their current proposal without the support of the First Nations that would be impacted; and Whereas during the 1980s when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States, the Canadian Government expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within shared water basins of the two countries: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Canadian Government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian Government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian Government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 199 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2017 Mr. Holding (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Nunes , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Kind , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Higgins of New York , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democratically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas Territory in 1967 and 2002 when 99.6 and 98.48 percent of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Territory; Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military facilities numerous times, including America’s first overseas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intervention in 2011 in Libya; Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation of North Africa stating, Without it the vital air cover would not have been quickly established on the North African fields. ; Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Middle East continues to underscore the need for the United States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military facilities; Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine its own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citizens; and (2) the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s status as a British Overseas Territory.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 200 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Taylor (for himself and Mr. Ruppersberger ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy.

Whereas nine megabreaches occurred in 2015, each resulting in the compromise of more than 10 million personal identities; Whereas one such megabreach of the background investigation databases of the United States Office of Personnel Management resulted in the compromise of the sensitive personal information of more than 21 million individuals; Whereas increasing interconnectedness, facilitated by ubiquitous Internet usage and availability in virtually all aspects of modern life, places all individuals, businesses, public and private entities, and critical infrastructures at significant and persistent risk of cyber attack; Whereas continuous and rapid technological advancements result in constantly shifting cyber realities with respect to which policymakers have been unable to keep pace; and Whereas malicious cyber activity has the potential to cause great harm to the national security, economy, and infrastructure of the United States and the health, well-being, and safety of United States citizens: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that clearly defines acts of aggression, acts of war, and other related events in cyberspace, including any commensurate responses to any such act or event in cyberspace.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 203 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Quigley (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Nadler , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Speier , Ms. Moore , and Mr. Swalwell of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Attorney General, to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to certain communications by the President of the United States.

That the President is requested, and the Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or the Attorney General determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possessions, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) President Donald J. Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, at 3:35 a.m.: Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism. . (2) President Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, at 3:49 a.m.: Is it legal for a sitting President to be ‘wire tapping’ a race for president prior to an election? Turned down by court earlier. A NEW LOW! . (3) President Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, at 3:52 a.m.: I’d bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election! . (4) President Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, at 4:02 a.m.: How low has President Obama gone to tapp [sic] my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy! .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 204 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2017 Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers , Ms. Norton , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Sessions , and Mr. Smith of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Declaring support for Brain Awareness Week.

Whereas more than 1,000 neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, such as schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, autism and Parkinson’s disease affect the lives of nearly 100 million Americans; Whereas neurological and neurodegenerative diseases are the leading contributors to global disease burden; Whereas neurological illnesses and mental disorders cost the United States more than $760 billion per year and can only be decreased through improved prevention, treatment, and the development of cures; Whereas the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, whose multi-agency, cross-disciplinary work involves private and public entities, including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, among others, is promoting research to develop new tools and technologies to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain and create lifesaving breakthroughs; and Whereas one dollar of research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation each generates more than two dollars of economic output: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives does hereby declare support for Brain Awareness Week and calls upon all Americans to recognize the valuable contributions that have been made to date in brain and spinal cord research and to support the conduct of this critical research in the future.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 209 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 21, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–8 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 22 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 209 [Report No. 115–50] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2017 Mr. Collins of Georgia , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-8 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 with or without instructions.

March 20, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 210 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 21, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–9 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 23 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 210 [Report No. 115–51] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2017 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 bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-9 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

March 20, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2017 Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Speier , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Swalwell of California , Ms. Judy Chu of California , and Mr. Ellison ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a New Day , occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year and brings hope for the New Year; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by nearly 300,000,000 Iranians and other peoples all over the world, including in the United States, Iran, and other countries in Central Asia, South Asia, Caucasus, Crimea, and Balkan Regions; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by Iranian-Americans of all backgrounds, including those with Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious backgrounds; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans continue to make contributions in all sectors of American public life, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans maintain strong ties to the people of Iran and desire to see a democratic Iran that respects human rights; and Whereas Nowruz embodies the tradition that each individual’s thinking, speaking, and conduct should always be virtuous, and the ideal of compassion for our fellow human beings regardless of ethnicity or religion, and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to society in the United States in observance of Nowruz; (3) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz; (4) commends the observance of the Nowruz holiday in both the United States and Iran, and strongly supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech; and (5) wishes Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 212 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2017 Mr. Panetta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should include a replacement for such Act that includes certain health care consumer protections.

Whereas 20 million previously uninsured Americans gained coverage since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act; Whereas 129 million Americans have pre-existing health conditions, including 17 million children, no longer have to worry about being denied coverage or charged higher premiums due to their health status; Whereas more than 11 million seniors have saved more than $23.5 billion on their prescription drugs since 2010 with an average savings of $2,127; Whereas 6.1 million young adults ages 19 to 25 have gained health coverage under their parents’ plan; Whereas since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, for most Americans, the growth in premiums has slowed considerably. For the 155 million Americans with employer coverage, the average family premium for employer coverage rose only 3.4 percent in 2016—compared to an average annual rate of 7.9 percent from 2000 to 2010; Whereas under the Affordable Care Act, unnecessary hospital readmissions in Medicare have fallen for the first time on record, dropping 8 percent between 2010 and 2015; and Whereas 87,000 lives and nearly $20 billion have been saved, due to a 17-percent reduction in hospital-acquired conditions, such as infections, from 2010 to 2014, under the ACA: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or substantial portions of such Act, should include provisions for a replacement for such Act that— (1) provides for health insurance coverage for at least the same number of people who would be covered pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act if such Act were not repealed; (2) provides for health insurance coverage that is affordable, including subsidies for such coverage based on family size, income, and local cost of coverage; (3) provides for cost-sharing under such health insurance coverage that is affordable for lower-income and middle-income families, with no cost-sharing for those with the lowest incomes; (4) provides for access to a stable, comprehensive package of health coverage benefits; (5) provides for health insurance marketplaces that are easy to navigate and rules that make it easier for health care consumers to compare different health plans based on cost and quality; (6) provides for prohibitions against health insurance coverage having annual limits or lifetime benefit caps; and (7) works to address the underlying reasons for high health care costs to Americans.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2017 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Meeks , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Norton , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of October 17, 2017, as the National Vitiligo Awareness Day .

Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are two to nine times more likely to consider suicide, and the CDC reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people; and Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found that social support for children and adolescents with vitiligo provided by families, peers, charities, support groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to improve their quality of life.