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IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2018 Ms. Bass (for herself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. King of New York , Ms. Schakowsky , and Ms. Matsui ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2018, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day to raise awareness about the barrage of fraud attempts that seniors face, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent these scams from happening, and to improve protections from these scams for seniors.

Whereas Americans who are 65 years of age and older represent more than 14 percent of our country’s population; Whereas senior fraud is a growing concern as millions have fallen victim to scams, including Medicare scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, work-at-home scams, bereavement scams, identity theft, charity scams, scams targeting older women, home repair scams, fraudulent investment schemes, and reverse mortgage scams; Whereas other types of fraud perpetrated against senior citizens include health care fraud, health insurance fraud, counterfeit prescription drug fraud, funeral and cemetery fraud, anti-aging product fraud, telemarketing fraud, and internet fraud; Whereas the life savings of senior citizens who have saved for retirement are tempting targets for these methods of fraud and deception; Whereas the ease of access for criminals to contact seniors through the internet and telephone increases as more creative schemes emerge; Whereas according to the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2017 released by the Federal Trade Commission, people aged 60 years and older were defrauded of $249 million during 2017, with the median loss to defrauded victims aged 80 and older averaging $1,092 per person, more than double the average amount lost by those aged between 50 and 59 years old; Whereas senior fraud is underreported by victims due to embarrassment and lack of information about where to report fraud; and Whereas May 15, 2018, is an appropriate day to establish as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes National Senior Fraud Awareness Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the barrage of scams that seniors face in person, by mail, on the phone, and online; (3) encourages implementation of policies to prevent these scams and to improve protections for seniors from these scams; and (4) honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals who work tirelessly to fight against these scams.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 767 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2018 Mr. Farenthold submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for the provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting.

1. Food service contracts with franchises for Longworth House Office Building cafeteria The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall ensure that all food services provided in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building are provided under contracts entered into by the Chief Administrative Officer with nationally- or regionally-known food service franchises under which a variety of cuisines are provided to customers in a food court setting.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 770 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2018 Ms. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018.

Whereas the profession of social work is— (1) dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable people in society; and (2) expected to grow faster than average relative to all professions over the next 6 years, with more than 649,000 individuals expected to be employed as social workers by 2024; Whereas social workers embody the theme of Social Work Month in 2018, which is Social workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions. ; Whereas social workers are— (1) employed throughout society, including in government, schools, universities, social service agencies, the military, and health care and mental health organizations; (2) the largest group of providers of mental health services in the United States; and (3) present in times of crisis, helping— (A) individuals overcome issues such as the death of a loved one and grief; and (B) individuals and communities recover from natural disasters, including floods and hurricanes; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest employers of social workers who hold advanced degrees; Whereas, for decades, social workers have pushed to ensure rights for all people, including women, African Americans, Latinos, individuals who are disabled, individuals who are LGBTQ, and various ethnic, cultural, and religious groups; Whereas the profession of social work has helped bring about some of the most profound, positive changes in society over the past century, including improvements with respect to— (1) voting rights; (2) workplace safety; (3) the minimum wage; and (4) social safety net programs that help prevent poverty and hunger; and Whereas social workers continue to engage and bring together individuals, communities, agencies, and units of government in order to help society address some of the most pressing current issues, including— (1) immigration reform; (2) ensuring equal rights for all people; (3) providing affordable and good health care and mental health care for all individuals; and (4) protecting the environment: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups that promote the importance of social work and observe Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) with gratitude, recognizes the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 771 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Mr. Evans (for himself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring and recognizing the 40th anniversary of Cheyney University’s historic, momentous, and epic 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship win.

Whereas, since it was founded in 1837, Cheyney University has been a true treasure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Whereas the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the proud home of Cheyney University, the Nation’s first historically Black college and university (HBCU); Whereas, on March 18, 2018, Cheyney University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its notable NCAA Division II Basketball Championship win; Whereas the Cheyney State College Wolves basketball team made history in 1978 when they defeated the team from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a score of 47–40 in Springfield, Missouri, bringing home the school’s first national championship victory; Whereas just as the victorious 2018 Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles defied all the odds to prove that underdogs can and will be victorious, so too did the number-4-ranked Cheyney State College Wolves by defeating the number-1-ranked University of Wisconsin-Green Bay team in the 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship game; Whereas Coach John Chaney was the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year; and Whereas we extend congratulations to the entire 1978 Cheyney Wolves team, which included John Butts, Duane Coleman, All-American Milt Colston, Tournament MVP Andrew Fields, Kenny Hinson, Jeffrey Hutcherson, Roger Leysath, Gerald Mills, Charles Murphy, Gilbert Saunders, Arthur Stone, and John Walter—under the leadership of legendary Naismith Hall of Fame Coach John Chaney: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives proudly celebrates and recognizes Cheyney University on the 40th anniversary of their historic 1978 NCAA Division II championship win.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 772 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Mr. Rokita (for himself and Mr. Gohmert ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning Louis Farrakhan for promoting ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jewish Americans and the Jewish religion.

Whereas the House of Representatives strongly opposes racism, anti-Semitism, and all forms of ethnic or religious intolerance; Whereas, on February 25, 2018, Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, gave a speech saying White folks are going down. And Satan is going down. And Farrakhan, by God’s grace, has pulled the cover off of that Satanic Jew and I’m here to say your time is up, your world is through. ; and Whereas Louis Farrakhan has consistently attacked Jewish Americans and the Jewish faith, claiming Judaism is nothing more than a deceptive lie and a theological error promoted by Jews, and claiming that Israel and Jews helped orchestrate the 9/11 attacks: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Louis Farrakhan for promoting ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jewish Americans and the Jewish religion; and (2) condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Mast , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. Castor of Florida , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Soto , Mr. Gaetz , and Ms. Frankel of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 11, 2018, through March 17, 2018, as National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

Whereas approximately two million women in the United States are veterans; Whereas Florida has the third largest population of women veterans in the country; Whereas, in 1943, Congress introduced and passed legislation to establish the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), which provided full military status to women; Whereas, in 1967, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was amended to lift restrictions on the number and ranks of women in the military; Whereas women are now the fastest growing segment of the veteran community; Whereas women veterans have served in every branch of the military, and in various roles including gunners, police, pilots, truck drivers, and fuel suppliers; Whereas women bring a unique skill set and perspective to military service; Whereas women veterans have selflessly and courageously served their country; and Whereas women veterans deserve to be recognized for their incredible sacrifices and service: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the National Women Veterans Recognition Week Resolution . 2. Designation The House of Representatives supports the designation of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 776 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Mr. Norcross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness of the importance of adoption, educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Whereas up to 6,000,000 cats and dogs are placed into shelters every year and between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 are euthanized; Whereas there are between 3,000 to 4,000 animal shelters throughout the United States in need of medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet; Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who have been rescued; Whereas loving families welcome pets to their new forever home every day, but more adoption is needed; Whereas lowering the number of animals in need of rescue, by spaying and neutering, can help alleviate the overcrowding of our Nation’s shelters; Whereas years of animal abandonment has left thousands of homeless pets in overpopulated shelters and rescues; Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day would encourage the rescue of animals like Winslow, a basset hound who spent his first 8 months of life starved and confined in a cage so small that his rear legs were unable to fully develop and then was placed in multiple shelters before being adopted into a loving home; and Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate as National Animal Rescue Day to be celebrated through adoption events, festivals, and charitable giving which will increase revenues for shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 778 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2018 Ms. Tenney (for herself, Ms. Stefanik , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Faso , and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring Erin Hamlin of Remsen, New York, for proudly representing the United States in four consecutive Winter Olympic Games.

Whereas, on Tuesday, February 12, 2018, Erin Hamlin competed in her fourth and final Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where she was also selected as the United States flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony on February 9, 2018; Whereas Erin Hamlin was the first female American luger to medal at any Winter Olympics, winning bronze at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and was the first American of either gender to medal in singles competition; and Whereas Erin Hamlin was the first Olympic athlete to represent the village of Remsen, New York: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors Erin Hamlin and her hometown of Remsen, New York, on her performance at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of Erin Hamlin for ably representing the United States at four consecutive Olympic Winter Games; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Remsen, New York, and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty and support of Erin Hamlin throughout her Olympic career.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 779 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2018 Mr. Pocan (for himself and Mr. Graves of Missouri ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through 16, 2018, as Public Education Week .

Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; Whereas 90 percent of American children attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; Whereas public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; Whereas parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and Whereas the week of March 12 through 16, 2018, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Education Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Public Education Week .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 780 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 15, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–64, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes. 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 Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–63, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 132 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 780 [Report No. 115–600] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 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. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4061) to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to improve the transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to improve the SIFI designation process, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-64, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4293) to reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process, the Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test process, and for other purposes. 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 Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-63, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

March 14, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2018 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Gaetz , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Moore , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Rush , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Himes , and Mr. Polis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2018, 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 fundamental mathematical 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; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas according to the 2015 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 students from underrepresented minorities and from schools with high poverty rates have lower than average scores on the TIMSS survey; Whereas while through 8th grade, girls and boys have similar mathematics and science scores on the TIMSS survey, there is a significant gender gap in mathematics and physics scores at the end of high school; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and to succeed in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in mathematics and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 68 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, 2018, 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 mathematics 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 2d Session H. RES. 783 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2018 Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, uncoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2018 Ms. Stefanik (for herself, Ms. Tenney , Mr. King of New York , and Mr. Faso ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring Chris Mazdzer of Saranac Lake, New York, for proudly representing the United States in three consecutive Olympic Winter Games.

Whereas, on Sunday, February 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer competed in his third Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where he won the silver medal in the men’s singles luge; and Whereas Chris Mazdzer is the first American men’s singles luge medalist and is the first and currently only non-European to win a medal in the men’s singles luge: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors Chris Mazdzer and his hometown of Saranac Lake, New York, on his performance at the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of Chris Mazdzer for skillfully representing the United States at three consecutive Olympic Winter Games; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Saranac Lake, New York, and the surrounding communities for their loyalty and support of Chris Mazdzer throughout his Olympic and international career.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 788 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 19, 2018 RESOLUTION Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, a Representative from the State of New York. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2018 Mrs. Noem submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2193), a bill to grant States authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote transactions, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 2193) to grant States authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote transactions, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 2193.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2018 Mr. Gohmert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31, as National Border Control Day.

Whereas Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona; Whereas the Chavez family lost its home in the Great Depression and moved to California when Cesar was 12; Whereas Cesar Chavez left school at age 15 to work full time in the fields; Whereas Cesar Chavez learned that, as biographer Miraim Pawel writes, a surplus of labor enabled growers to treat workers as little more than interchangeable parts, cheaper and easier to replace than machines ; Whereas, in 1962, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW), to improve the wages and working conditions for American farmworkers; Whereas Cesar Chavez believed that preventing illegal immigration was an essential prerequisite to improving the circumstances of American farmworkers; Whereas, in 1969, Cesar Chavez testified before Congress that We gave the Immigration and Naturalization Services and the Border Patrol stacks and stacks of information. They did not pull workers out of struck fields… This is why we are forced to boycott: We have had no enforcement by the Border Patrol ; Whereas, in the mid-1970s, Cesar Chavez organized the UFW’s Illegals Campaign to identify and report illegal workers, saying that If we can get the illegals out of California, we will win the strike overnight. ; Whereas, in 1974, as part of this campaign, Cesar Chavez sent a memo to UFW officials announcing the beginning of a MASSIVE CAMPAIGN to get the recent flood of illegals out of California ; Whereas, in 1979, at a speech before the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Cesar Chavez demanded that the Federal Government enforce the immigration laws and keep illegal aliens out of the country, adding that, if my mother was breaking the strike and if she were illegal, I’d ask the same thing. ; and Whereas Cesar Chavez devoted his professional life to ensuring that efforts of American workers to bargain for higher wages and better working conditions were not undermined by illegal immigration: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Border Control Day; (2) expresses strong support for Cesar Chavez’s efforts to educate his fellow Americans about the harmful effects of illegal immigration; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Border Control Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 792 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 10, 2018 RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Roberto Clemente was an American baseball legend who embodied the values of a model citizen; Whereas Roberto Clemente won two Major League Baseball World Series Championships, was named World Series Most Valuable Player, and was an All-Star for 12 seasons; Whereas Roberto Clemente served this Nation as a United States Marine Corps Reservist; Whereas Roberto Clemente was the first Puerto Rican inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was committed to caring and helping those in need, regardless of their location; Whereas Roberto Clemente selflessly chose to travel to an earthquake-ridden Nicaragua to provide humanitarian aid; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s plane crashed shortly after taking off from Isla Verde International Airport/Aeropuerto Internacional de Isla Verde on December 31, 1972; Whereas Roberto Clemente was only 38 years old when he tragically passed away; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s passion and advocacy demonstrated the positive influence that professional athletes could have in improving the lives of others; Whereas Roberto Clemente challenged the stereotypes that had marginalized native Spanish speakers in this Nation and remains an icon to many Puerto Ricans and Latinos in the United States and Latin America; Whereas Major League Baseball presents an annual Roberto Clemente Award to the player that best embodies Roberto Clemente’s value of service to others and represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field; Whereas Roberto Clemente was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Congressional Gold Medal for his civic and charitable contributions; and Whereas the crash site in the adjacent area to Playa Aviones in the municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico, was the last place where Roberto Clemente graced this world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente’s airplane and the adjacent land by adding such site to the National Register of Historic Places.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 792 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2018 Mr. Serrano (for himself, Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Gutiérrez , and Mr. Soto ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente’s place of death near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Roberto Clemente was an American baseball legend who embodied the values of a model citizen; Whereas Roberto Clemente won two Major League Baseball World Series Championships, was named World Series Most Valuable Player, and was an All-Star for 12 seasons; Whereas Roberto Clemente served this Nation as a United States Marine Corps Reservist; Whereas Roberto Clemente was the first Puerto Rican inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was committed to caring and helping those in need, regardless of their location; Whereas Roberto Clemente selflessly chose to travel to an earthquake-ridden Nicaragua to provide humanitarian aid; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s plane crashed shortly after taking off from Isla Verde International Airport/Aeropuerto Internacional de Isla Verde on December 31, 1972; Whereas Roberto Clemente was only 38 years old when he tragically passed away; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s passion and advocacy demonstrated the positive influence that professional athletes could have in improving the lives of others; Whereas Roberto Clemente challenged the stereotypes that had marginalized native Spanish speakers in this Nation and remains an icon to many Puerto Ricans and Latinos in the United States and Latin America; Whereas Major League Baseball presents an annual Roberto Clemente Award to the player that best embodies Roberto Clemente’s value of service to others and represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field; Whereas Roberto Clemente was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Congressional Gold Medal for his civic and charitable contributions; and Whereas the crash site in the adjacent area to Playa Aviones in the municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico, was the last place where Roberto Clemente graced this world: Now, therefore be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the memory of Roberto Clemente as a great humanitarian and athlete; (2) recognizes Roberto Clemente as the embodiment of a baseball legend that contributed to the betterment of society; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente’s airplane and the adjacent land by adding such site to the National Register of Historic Places.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 793 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2018 Mr. Faso submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the Upper Delaware River in New York State.

Whereas the Upper Delaware River supports a thriving and growing recreational economy that includes a world-class wild trout tailwater fishery, a unique cold-water ecosystem, and one of the few remaining unspoiled major river valleys in the northeastern United States; Whereas fishing, boating, and second home investment contribute a net value of approximately $414,000,000 to the economy of the Upper Delaware River region, according to a 2014 economic study of the value of the Upper Delaware River; Whereas more than 9 million New Yorkers rely on clean water that is supplied in whole or in part by the Upper Delaware River; Whereas the Upper Delaware River region in the western Catskill Mountains of New York State is a major tourism destination and helps generate tourism activity from across the globe throughout the entire year; Whereas, in 2016, Congress enacted subtitle E of title III of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1771) (commonly referred to as the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act), which paved the way for job-creating conservation projects in the Upper Delaware River region; Whereas local elected officials, local conservation advocates, local business leaders, the Delaware County government, and numerous coalitions, including the Upper Delaware River Tailwaters Coalition, have joined together in a diverse partnership to develop a comprehensive stream corridor management plan for the Upper Delaware River region that will serve as a blueprint for future voluntary water resource management plans while also promoting initiatives that protect and restore the Upper Delaware River; Whereas Sullivan County, New York, has initiated a comprehensive community-based waterfront revitalization effort that will highlight the cultural, social, and economic importance of the Upper Delaware River, create more public access to the Upper Delaware River, and help residents of the county and visitors to the county make a personal connection with the Upper Delaware River region; Whereas the Governor of New York has placed a renewed emphasis on the Catskill Park as one of New York State’s most ecologically and economically important natural resource assets; and Whereas the Upper Delaware River was designated a unit of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and a unit of the National Park system in 1978 in recognition of the outstanding recreational, scenic, ecological, geological, and cultural resources present in the river corridor: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the economic and ecological value of the Upper Delaware River; and (2) recognizes the importance of Federal and State programs that will— (A) protect and restore the Upper Delaware River for all to enjoy; and (B) generate economic benefits for the people who rely on the Upper Delaware River for their livelihoods.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2018 Mr. Ross (for himself and Mrs. Walorski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , 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 the national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters of the United States contribute greatly to the economic and physical well-being of Americans and can be further improved by public-private partnerships.

Whereas the Federal Government owns and manages roughly 640,000,000 acres of land in the United States, including 59 national parks; Whereas national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters conserve natural resources, preserve wildlife and cultural heritage, and are enjoyed by outdoor recreationalists from across the globe; Whereas national parks saw a record-setting number of 331,000,000 visitors during the National Park Service’s centennial year; Whereas Federal land agencies are struggling to address deferred maintenance costs; Whereas public-private partnerships can help expand access to recreational areas, address backlogged maintenance, and improve infrastructure on national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; Whereas a strong economy and employment rate fund the programs necessary to sustain the health of national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; Whereas outdoor recreation and camping in the United States contribute to the gross domestic product of the United States and Americans’ physical and mental health; Whereas outdoor recreation is the number one driver of economic activity on Federal lands; Whereas every dollar Congress invests in the National Park Service effectively returns $10 to the United States economy; Whereas outdoor recreation contributes $673,000,000,000 to the United States economy and supports 4,300,000 American jobs; Whereas the American-made recreation vehicle industry is a domestic job-creating and thriving industry that contributes over $50,000,000,000 to the United States economy and supports over 300,000 American jobs; and Whereas the growing recreation vehicle industry has a significant positive economic impact on Federal campgrounds and surrounding communities near national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that public-private partnerships should be utilized for— (1) modernizing and expanding campgrounds, increasing access to recreational areas, addressing backlogged maintenance, and improving deteriorating infrastructure in national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; and (2) conserving, preserving, and respecting the national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters of the United States.