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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 378 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 13, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; 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 (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; and (2) one motion to commit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 55 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 378 [Report No. 115–177] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2017 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. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; 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 (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; and (2) one motion to commit.

June 12, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 15, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; 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. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 56 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 [Report No. 115–178] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2017 Mr. Cole , 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. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; 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. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

June 12, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 381 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 13, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Judiciary : Mr. Rutherford. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform : Mr. Gowdy, Chair.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform : Mr. Chaffetz, after Mr. Jordan.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 382 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–10. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 57 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 382 [Report No. 115–179] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2017 Mr. Burgess , 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. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-10. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

June 13, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2017 Mr. Heck (for himself, Mr. Kilmer , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Lee , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , and Mr. Larsen of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION To express support for recognition of June 2017 as National Orca Protection Month.

Whereas orcas are an icon of the Pacific Northwest; Whereas orcas are culturally and spiritually important to Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest; Whereas the Puget Sound is home to three pods of Southern Resident orcas; Whereas the Southern Resident orca population has declined dramatically over the past 50 years; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas in 2016 lost their matriarch and the oldest known orca, “Granny” (designated as J2), along with six other members of the J clan; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are among the most contaminated marine mammals in the world; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are threatened by declining chinook salmon populations; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas have been protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) since 2005 and are one of the most endangered marine mammal populations in the world; Whereas June 2017 has been recognized by the States of Washington and Oregon as Orca Awareness Month; and Whereas the Federal Government has an obligation to protect and restore the Southern Resident orca population: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports recognition of National Orca Protection Month.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 14, 2017 Mrs. Wagner (for herself and Mr. Clay ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Whereas Webster University is the first team in the history of the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship to win 5 consecutive national titles; Whereas the 2017 victory is the seventh consecutive national championship for Grandmaster and coach Susan Polgar and the program at the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence; Whereas Webster University is a leader in promoting chess as a vehicle for enriching the education of children and young adults; and Whereas Webster University has become a hub for developing chess excellence in students from across the United States and around the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Webster University for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship; and (2) encourages Webster University to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 385 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 15, 2017 RESOLUTION Expressing gratitude for the heroic actions of the United States Capitol Police and other first responders in the attack on Members of Congress on June 14, 2017, and expressing hope for a full recovery for the injured.

Whereas on June 14, 2017, an armed gunman opened fire at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, wounding five individuals; Whereas United States Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, David Bailey, and Henry Cabrera responded decisively to the attack, risking their own lives to save the lives of others; Whereas Special Agent Griner, who has been a member of the Capitol Police since July 2008, was wounded in the course of confronting and subduing the attacker; Whereas Special Agent Bailey, who has been a member of the Capitol Police since April 2008, was wounded in the course of confronting and subduing the attacker; Whereas Matthew (Matt) Mika, who was formerly a legislative aide for Representative Nick Smith, Representative Dave Camp, and Representative Tim Walberg, was wounded in the attack; Whereas Zachary (Zack) Barth, a legislative aide to Representative Roger Williams, was injured in the attack; and Whereas Representative Steve Scalise, who has served the first congressional district of Louisiana since 2008, husband of Jennifer Scalise and father to Madison and Harrison, was wounded in the attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its deep gratitude to United States Capitol Police Special Agents Griner, Bailey, and Cabrera who bravely placed themselves in harm’s way to protect and save the lives of scores of individuals; (2) expresses its appreciation for the daily courage and dedication of the United States Capitol Police who protect the Capitol grounds, Members of Congress, and the public, to whom the Capitol belongs; (3) expresses its thanks to the Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, and Alexandria Fire Department for responding swiftly and effectively to aid the United States Capitol Police officers on the scene; (4) expresses its thanks to the first responders and health care professionals who tended to the victims; (5) expresses its hope for a speedy and full recovery for the injured; (6) reaffirms that an attack on any Member of Congress is an attack on every Member, on the institution, and on the very principle of representative democracy; and (7) stands firm in its belief that violence has no place in a pluralistic society where differences are settled through debate, ballots, and a legislative process, which rests at the bedrock of our representative democracy.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 387 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Ms. Lee (for herself, Ms. Pelosi , and Mr. Swalwell of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on June 12, 2017, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 129–120 in an extraordinary game 5 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, to win the 2017 National Basketball Association (referred to in the preamble as the “NBA”) Finals; Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their second championship in 3 years, and their fifth championship in franchise history; Whereas the 2017 championship victory marks the first time a Bay Area professional sports team has clinched a championship title at home in 43 years; Whereas in 2017 the Golden State Warriors had the NBA’s best regular-season record with 67 wins, capping an extraordinary 3-year run, during which the Warriors won a record-setting 207 regular season games; Whereas the Golden State Warriors finished the post-season 16–1, which constitutes the best post-season record in the 71-year history of the NBA; Whereas every single member of the 2016–2017 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including Matt Barnes, Ian Clark, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Damian Jones, Shaun Livingston, Kevon Looney, James Michael McAdoo, Patrick McCaw, JaVale McGee, ZaZa Pachulia, Klay Thompson, and David West; Whereas Kevin Durant became just the sixth player to score 30 or more points in each game of a championship round, and was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals; Whereas Steve Kerr, Mike Brown, and the entire team of coaches and staff have been instrumental in developing the Golden State Warriors’ dynamic and record-setting style of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless team spirit; Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Guber have built one of the most exciting and high-performing franchises in NBA history; Whereas the dedicated fan base of Golden State Warriors has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team; and Whereas, both on and off the court, the Golden State Warriors are an immense source of pride for the Bay Area and the entire Golden State Warrior fan base: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2016–2017 season; and (3) celebrates the selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, pride, determination, and hard-work of the Golden State Warriors.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Mr. Hultgren (for himself and Mr. Foster ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Congratulating and honoring Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Whereas, in 2017, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (referred to in this preamble as Fermilab ) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the date on which the first employees of Fermilab started work in Illinois, June 15, 1967; Whereas Fermilab drives scientific discovery by building and operating world-leading particle accelerator and detector facilities, performing pioneering research with national and global partners, and developing new technologies for science that support the industrial competitiveness of the United States; Whereas Fermilab provides research facilities for 4,500 scientists from 50 countries; Whereas research at Fermilab led to the discovery of the 3 building blocks of the universe, the bottom quark in 1977, the top quark in 1995, and the tau neutrino in 2000; Whereas superconducting magnets developed at Fermilab led to the advancement of magnetic resonance imaging medical diagnostics; Whereas Fermilab contributed critical components, computing capabilities, and scientific expertise to the 2012 discovery of the Higgs boson in Geneva, Switzerland; Whereas Fermilab continues to lead scientific discoveries, including planning construction for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility to power the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment; and Whereas Fermilab demonstrates its strong commitment to developing a diverse workforce for the future in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through educational programs that bring more than 15,000 K–12 students to visit Fermilab each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on the semicentennial of the Laboratory; and (2) wishes the Laboratory success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 389 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2017 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 regarding the need to reduce the influence of money in politics.

1. Full disclosure and reducing the influence of money in politics It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (558 U.S. 310) opened the door to the corrupting influence of money in politics; (2) in order to restore the American people’s faith in the integrity of their elected Government, Congress should have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in-kind equivalents with respect to Federal elections, including through regulating— (A) the amount of contributions to candidates for nomination or election to Federal office; (B) the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in support of, or in opposition to such candidates; and (C) the content and integrity of such expenditures; and (3) all political contributions should be publicly disclosed, including those made to or by independent groups, so that voters have complete information about who is paying for political advertisements.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 394 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2017 Ms. Kaptur (for herself and Mr. Cook ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting international academic freedom and American universities abroad.

Whereas American universities and colleges have worked to effectively share knowledge and promote the tradition of academic freedom around the world; Whereas American universities and colleges operating in other countries have created vibrant academic institutions that are part of the local society in the host countries and also connect local students and faculty to the United States and the world; Whereas such academic institutions strengthen the peaceful, productive ties between the host countries and the United States and benefit local economies, advancing the national interests of both the United States and the hosting country; Whereas academic freedom is under assault in many parts of the world, among other urgent challenges to fundamental freedoms and universal values; and Whereas it is essential for the United States Government to support and defend American-accredited academic institutions that are subjected to discrimination, harassment, coercion, unjustified closure or seizure: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) believes that it should be the policy of the United States to support American-accredited academic institutions that are subjected to discrimination or harassment by foreign governments and to respond quickly in the case of the coercion, unjustified closure, or seizure of any such institution; and (2) urges the Secretary of State to take strong and effective measures to respond to any such treatment toward American-accredited academic institutions operating in other countries.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 396 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 22, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to provide for the conduct of demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of subsidized employment for TANF recipients. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–22. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 22, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the bill (H.R. 2353) to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 397 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2017 RESOLUTION Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Whereas more than 250,000 Americans died in the Second World War to liberate Europe from the scourge of genocidal fascism; Whereas in the wake of the cataclysm of the Second World War, the United States, Canada, and European partners founded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington in 1949; Whereas the foundation of NATO is collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty which states that, The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all. ; Whereas NATO is one of the most successful military alliances in history, deterring the outbreak of another world war, protecting the territorial integrity of its members, and seeing the Cold War through to a peaceful conclusion; Whereas Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty has only been invoked once in history when alliance members came to the aid of the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas NATO allies and partners, including Canada and countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, including countries of the Western Balkans, and the former Soviet Union have stood alongside the United States in joint operations in the Western Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere around the globe; Whereas NATO remains the foundation of United States foreign policy of promoting a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace; Whereas at the Wales Summit in 2014, NATO leaders agreed that each alliance member would spend at least 2 percent of its nation’s gross domestic product on defense by 2024; Whereas multiple Presidents have reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the collective defense guarantees in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty; and Whereas the Constitution of the United States grants Congress the sole power to declare war: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) solemnly reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty; (2) strongly supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each alliance member would spend at least 2 percent of its nation’s gross domestic product on defense by 2024; (3) condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom and democracy of any NATO ally; and (4) welcomes the Republic of Montenegro as the 29th member of the NATO Alliance.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 397 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2017 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin (for himself, Ms. Pelosi , Mr. McCarthy , Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Royce of California , and Mr. Engel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Whereas more than 250,000 Americans died in the Second World War to liberate Europe from the scourge of genocidal fascism; Whereas in the wake of the cataclysm of the Second World War, the United States, Canada, and European partners founded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington in 1949; Whereas the foundation of NATO is collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty which states that, The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all. ; Whereas NATO is one of the most successful military alliances in history, deterring the outbreak of another world war, protecting the territorial integrity of its members, and seeing the Cold War through to a peaceful conclusion; Whereas Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty has only been invoked once in history when alliance members came to the aid of the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas NATO allies and partners, including Canada and countries in Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, including countries of the Western Balkans, and the former Soviet Union have stood alongside the United States in joint operations in the Western Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere around the globe; Whereas NATO remains the foundation of United States foreign policy of promoting a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace; Whereas at the Wales Summit in 2014, NATO leaders agreed that each alliance member would spend at least two percent of its nation’s gross domestic product on defense by 2024; Whereas multiple Presidents have reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the collective defense guarantees in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty; and Whereas the Constitution of the United States grants Congress the sole power to declare war: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) solemnly reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty; (2) strongly supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each alliance member would spend at least two percent of its nation’s gross domestic product on defense by 2024; (3) condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom and democracy of any NATO ally; and (4) welcomes the Republic of Montenegro as the 29th member of the NATO Alliance.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 398 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2017 Ms. Gabbard (for herself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , and Ms. Jayapal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as International Yoga Day.

Whereas the United Nations adopted resolution 69/131 on December 11, 2014, which proclaimed that June 21 is the International Day of Yoga; Whereas 175 countries cosponsored the resolution; Whereas the practicing of yoga will help promote better health among the global population and help encourage the need for healthier choices and lifestyles; Whereas, on June 21, countries across the world will hold yoga events and demonstrations; and Whereas Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014, on the adoption of an International Yoga Day, stating, Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of International Yoga Day; (2) supports the ideals that International Yoga Day embodies; and (3) encourages all individuals to participate in International Yoga Day events.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2017 Mr. Crist (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Bergman , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Budd , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Cheney , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Evans , Mr. Faso , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Gottheimer , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Kihuen , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Mast , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Mitchell , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Soto , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Taylor , Ms. Tenney , and Mr. Lewis of Minnesota ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of a National Day of Civility.

Whereas civility involves being nice or polite to others and treating others with respect; Whereas civil discourse and dialogue are hallmarks of the American political and social systems, and these hallmarks have been jeopardized in recent years by growing division in and coarsening of our political culture; Whereas 9 out of 10 Americans agree incivility leads to intimidation, threats, harassment, discrimination, violence, and cyberbullying; Whereas a majority of Americans believe incivility in our politics encourages general incivility in society and deters citizens from engaging in public service; Whereas racial and religious minorities, the homeless, people with disabilities, the poor, and law enforcement officers report having experienced the most incivility; Whereas civility training in schools, a national campaign to promote civility, a conscious public effort to practice civility, and a National Day of Civility may combat the threats posed by increasing incivility and distrust in our institutions; and Whereas July 12th would be an appropriate day to designate as a National Day of Civility: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Civility; (2) encourages a national campaign to promote civility in our schools, at work, and in our public spaces; and (3) calls on all Americans to practice civility.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 402 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2017 Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Fudge , and Ms. Kelly of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of July 2017 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Whereas fibroids may cause significant morbidity through their presence in the uterus and pelvic cavity causing significant pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, reproductive dysfunction, miscarriages, and even infertility; Whereas the pain, discomfort, stress, and other physical and emotional symptoms of living with fibroids may significantly interfere with a woman’s quality of life, compromising her ability to function normally, work or care for her family; and may lead to more severe health and wellness issues; Whereas uterine fibroids are the most prevalent medical condition affecting women, with an estimated 30 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 35, and 80 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 50; Whereas the exact number of affected women is unknown as detection and diagnosis is difficult as only 1 out of 4 women who have a uterine fibroid tumor exhibit symptoms severe enough to require treatment; Whereas the overall incidence of uterine fibroid tumors is estimated to disproportionately and more severely impact Black and Hispanic women, resulting in an incidence rate that is 3 times greater in women with Black ancestry and 2 times greater in Hispanic women compared to Caucasian women; Whereas a hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, is among the most common surgical treatments for uterine fibroids and more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year to treat uterine fibroids, at an estimated annual cost of more than $2 billion; Whereas uterine fibroid tumors were estimated to cost the United States $5.9 billion to $34.4 billion annually with an estimated annual lost work cost of $1.6 billion to $17.2 billion through absenteeism and short-term disability in women age 25 to 54; and Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on uterine fibroids prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of July each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideas of Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the disparity in incidence rates of African-American and Hispanic uterine fibroid patients; (3) recognizes the need for greater research, treatment, and care options regarding uterine leiomyoma; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.