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IV House Calendar No. 149 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 877 [Report No. 115–705] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Gomez (for himself, Mr. Cummings , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Norton , Mr. Clay , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Soto , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Correa , Mr. Takano , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Nolan , Ms. Gabbard , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Titus , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Ms. Meng , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Vela , Mr. Sires , Mr. Welch , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Bass , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Lee , Mr. Kihuen , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Mr. Ellison , and Ms. Sánchez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform May 24, 2018 Additional sponsors: Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Ms. Moore , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Rush , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Langevin , and Ms. Lofgren May 24, 2018 Reported adversely from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain documents in the Secretary’s possession to the House of Representatives relating to the decision to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 decennial census of population.

That the Secretary of Commerce is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) The addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population, including communications within the Bureau of the Census, communications with other executive agencies, and communications with organizations and individuals outside of the United States Government. (2) The December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.

May 24, 2018 Reported adversely from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 878 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Crowley submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas the tradition of the House Chaplain dates to the earliest days of the House of Representatives, beginning in 1789; Whereas the role of House Chaplain has been filled by sixty individuals of various religious denominations, serving Members of Congress of all faiths; Whereas Father Patrick Conroy has served honorably as House Chaplain since May 25, 2011, when he was appointed by then-Speaker John A. Boehner in consultation with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; Whereas Father Conroy had been re-appointed and elected by the House of Representatives on three separate occasions, most recently January 3, 2017; Whereas on April 16, 2018, the nation's first Jesuit—and only the second Catholic—Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives submitted his resignation before the full House; Whereas the Chaplain had only eight months remaining in his term of service to the House; Whereas this resignation was requested by the office of Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Whereas the Speaker's office said … the decision (to remove the Chaplain) was his (Speaker Ryan's); Whereas on May 3, 2018, Father Conroy submitted a letter retracting and rescinding his resignation, which was accepted by Speaker Ryan; Whereas despite the Speaker's statement accepting this retraction letter, a number of Members of Congress remain concerned about what motivated the original request for Father Conroy to resign and the lack of adequate notification or explanation given to Members; Whereas the rights of Members of the House of Representatives were undermined when the leader of one party made a unilateral decision to ask for the resignation of the Chaplain; Whereas this resignation and the circumstances behind it has compromised the integrity and the dignity of the House of Representatives by politicizing the office of the House Chaplain: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) There is hereby established a select committee to investigate the circumstances around the resignation of the House Chaplain. (2) The select committee shall be comprised of six members, of which three shall be appointed by the Chair of the Committee on Ethics, and three by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics. (3) The select committee shall investigate the motivations and actions that led to the resignation of the Chaplain, including the decisions to remove the Chaplain and the process by which Members of Congress were notified of the resignation. (4) The select committee shall provide a report to the House by July 13, 2018.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 879 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 9, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

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. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes. 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 Energy and Commerce. 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 Energy and Commerce 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 115–69. 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. 143 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 879 [Report No. 115–665] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Newhouse , 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. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes.

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. 3053) to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, and for other purposes. 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 Energy and Commerce. 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 Energy and Commerce 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 115-69. 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.

May 8, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 880 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Ms. DelBene , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Bost , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Pallone , and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 7, 2018, through May 11, 2018, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 882 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Norman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives during Teacher Appreciation Week regarding the importance of education, particularly civics education.

Whereas educators play an important role in preparing students for the future; Whereas through civics education parents, teachers, mentors, and all educators emphasize the importance of understanding how our Government operates; and Whereas having students who are engaged and educated on the subject of civics will have a positive impact on the future of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that to continue to cherish our rights and duties, all Americans should recognize the importance of civics education.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 9, 2018 Mr. Norman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding our national debt.

Whereas our national debt exceeds $20 trillion; Whereas each citizen of the United States would owe over $63,000 to pay off the national debt if they were forced to pay out-of-pocket; Whereas the national debt is expected to exceed $30 trillion within the next decade; Whereas when the national debt continues to grow at an alarming rate, the probability of a fiscal crisis increases; Whereas financial waste and inefficiencies are prevalent in the Federal Government, illustrated by more than 250 areas identified in past Government Accountability Office reports where reforms are needed to reduce duplication and overlap; Whereas agencies have Office of Inspector Generals and the Government Accountability Office exists in order to monitor Federal spending and identify areas of waste and inefficiency; Whereas each Member of Congress is elected by, and works for, their constituents who pay taxes; Whereas each Member is elected to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are used responsibly; Whereas Congress has the fundamental responsibility to efficiently utilize the power of the purse; and Whereas the House should find budgetary savings of at least $40 billion each fiscal year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) believes the national debt is rising unsustainably and needs to urgently be addressed; and (2) encourages each Member of the House of Representatives to introduce and advocate for legislation to find at least $100 million of Federal programs to cut spending from each fiscal year, aside from annual Appropriations bills.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2018 Ms. Maxine Waters of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the Brooke rule is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance.

Whereas the Brooke rule ensures that low-income families receiving Federal rental assistance do not pay more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent; Whereas the Brooke rule has governed Federal rental assistance programs since 1969 and is widely recognized as the standard for affordable rental housing; Whereas housing costs above 30 percent of income are generally considered by housing experts to be unaffordable, forcing families to divert money from other basic needs to pay the rent and leaving them one illness or accident away from losing their homes; Whereas Federal rental assistance provides safe, decent, and affordable housing for over 5 million families each year, including nearly 4 million children; Whereas safe, decent, and affordable housing is critical to the health and well-being of families, as well as to economic mobility and the long-term success of children; Whereas efforts to undermine the Brooke rule put families at risk of eviction and homelessness; Whereas nearly 9 of 10 of households residing in public housing or receiving Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance are either elderly, disabled, already or recently working, or are subject to a work requirement under another Federal assistance program; Whereas there is no evidence that raising rents on low-income families will result in higher earned incomes; Whereas the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Making Affordable Housing Work Again proposal released on April 25, 2018, would undermine the Brooke rule by increasing rents for families receiving Federal rental assistance by up to $1,800 a year and putting 1.7 million people at risk of eviction and homelessness, including nearly 1 million children; and Whereas the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Making Affordable Housing Work Again proposal would give the Department of Housing and Urban Development unlimited authority to impose additional rent increases without Congressional approval: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms that the Brooke rule is essential for ensuring affordable rents for families receiving Federal rental assistance; (2) rejects the Administration’s Making Affordable Housing Work Again proposal and other efforts to undermine the Brooke rule; and (3) acknowledges the need for increased funding for Federal rental assistance programs in order to assist more families in need.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2018 Mr. Faso (for himself and Mr. Courtney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month .

Whereas there are an estimated 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease annually, putting undue burden and suffering on countless individuals and families; Whereas Lyme disease is a rapidly growing epidemic that is found in half of all United States counties and about 80 countries; Whereas Lyme disease has no known cure and is difficult to diagnose; Whereas Lyme disease poses a significant threat to our communities, especially when coupled with other tick-borne illnesses; Whereas symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses but can affect the nervous system, the heart, and joints, leading to arthritic symptoms, paralysis, encephalitis, seizures, and death if left untreated; Whereas a comprehensive approach utilizing increased education and more research on Lyme disease and its vectors can lead to significant advancements; Whereas individuals and families should seek out and be aware of best practices for the prevention of tick bites and Lyme disease; Whereas individuals living in or visiting wooded and other vulnerable areas should check themselves and their loved ones for ticks each day; Whereas spring marks the beginning of increased tick-bite activity; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month to increase public knowledge of the disease, raise awareness about the prevention of tick bites, and advance the vision of finding a cure through critical research.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2018 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Soto , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Takano , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Fudge , and Mr. Lewis of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith; Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on May 15, 2018, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2018 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , and Ms. Kaptur ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers’ one-day food drive.

Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) began their one-day food drive in 1992; Whereas for many years prior to 1992, a number of NALC branches collected food for the needy in the communities they served; Whereas in 1992, 10 cities were selected to explore a coordinated effort, and a pilot food drive was held in Columbus, Ohio, by Branch 78 of the NALC; Whereas the pilot food drive was so successful that the food drive was then expanded nationwide; Whereas a nationwide one-day food drive was organized for May 15, 1993, with the goal of having at least one NALC Branch participate in each of the 50 States; Whereas more than 220 NALC branches participated in the first national one-day food drive and set a one-day record for food collection in the United States by collecting more than 11,000,000 pounds of food; Whereas in 2017 the NALC collected over 75,000,000 pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries, and shelters throughout the United States; Whereas 2017 marked the 14th consecutive year that the Nation’s largest one-day food drive collected more than 70,000,000 pounds of food; Whereas the NALC one-day food drive has collected more than 1,600,000,000 pounds of food since it began in 1993; and Whereas the NALC one-day food drive occurs on the second Saturday in May each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers’ one-day food drive; and (2) honors the National Association of Letter Carriers for their distinguished community service and philanthropic efforts.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 892 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2018 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for SummerSet DC in the Nation’s capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and to honor the public service of the performers and partners.

Whereas the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, in cooperation with the National Park Service, are sponsoring SummerSet DC every Thursday from May 10 to June 7, 2018, from noon to 2 p.m.; Whereas many District of Columbia residents and Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction; Whereas SummerSet DC offers free musical entertainment to workers and visitors alike and opens the summer months by encouraging full use of this unique space; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various kinds of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia; Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and regional talent; Whereas SummerSet DC will feature local performers and be located on the National Mall in front of the National Air and Space Museum; and Whereas 2018 is the seventh season of SummerSet DC, formerly known as Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) SummerSet DC for providing enhancement to urban life and musical culture in the Nation’s capital and appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall; (2) local performers bringing their talents to SummerSet DC; and (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, in cooperation with the National Park Service, for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2018 Mr. Sires (for himself and Ms. Kaptur ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the memorials and monuments to the Katyn Massacre are important historical reminders of the heinous acts that took the lives of approximately 22,000 innocent Polish prisoners of war at the order of Joseph Stalin.

Whereas nearly 10,000,000 Americans today claim Polish ancestry, providing unwavering support for close United States-Poland relations; Whereas Poland is a valued ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and over 2,000 United States military personnel are deployed in various operations in Poland; Whereas Poles have been an integral part of America’s history, settling in the United States before American independence, where Polish generals Taddeus Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski bravely fought for independence and freedom for both the United States and Poland; Whereas Poland was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II, and many Polish-Americans were refugees from the devastation of World War II and the persecution created by the dual occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia; Whereas in 1940 in the Katyn Forest and NKVD headquarters in nearby Smolensk, Russia, 22,000 Polish prisoners of war were murdered on the orders of Joseph Stalin, including Chief Rabbi of the Polish Army Baruch Steinberg, and over 400 other Jewish servicemen of the Polish armed forces; Whereas until the 1990s, the Soviet Union denied its implication in the crime and worked to cover up the atrocities committed during the Katyn Massacre; Whereas in 1951, the House of Representatives established a Select Committee to Conduct an Investigation and Study of the Facts, Evidence, and Circumstances of the Katyn Forest Massacre; Whereas the Committee determined unanimously that the Soviet Union was responsible for the executions, and recommended a trial before the International World Court of Justice; Whereas memorials have been erected around the country to honor the tens of thousands of victims of the Katyn Massacre, including in Baltimore, Maryland, Niles, Illinois, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Jersey City, New Jersey; and Whereas these memorials stand as an irreplaceable reminder for not only Polish-Americans, but all Americans of the crimes committed by totalitarian regimes: Now, therefore, be it

that the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the memorials and monuments to the Katyn Massacre are important historical reminders of the heinous acts that took the lives of approximately 22,000 innocent Polish prisoners of war at the order of Joseph Stalin; and (2) applauds the sacrifices and contributions of Polish-Americans to the prosperity, diversity, and strength of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 894 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2018 Mr. Tipton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Whereas the USS Pueblo, which was attacked and captured by the Navy of North Korea on January 23, 1968, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be hijacked on the high seas by a foreign military force in more than 150 years; Whereas 1 member of the USS Pueblo crew, Petty Officer Duane Hodges, was killed in the assault, while the other 82 crew members were held in captivity, often under inhumane conditions, for 11 months; Whereas the USS Pueblo, an intelligence collection auxiliary vessel, was operating in international waters at the time of the capture, and therefore did not violate the territorial waters of North Korea; Whereas the capture of the USS Pueblo resulted in no reprisals against the Government or people of North Korea and no military action at any time; and Whereas the USS Pueblo, though still the property of the United States Navy, has been retained by the Government of North Korea for more than 50 years, was subjected to exhibition in the North Korean cities of Wonsan and Hungham, and is now on display in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) desires the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy; (2) would welcome the return of the USS Pueblo as a sign of good faith from the North Korean people to the American people; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of State.
I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 897 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 16, 2018 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 Appropriations : Mr. Rutherford. Committee on Education and the Workforce : Mr. Banks of Indiana. Committee on Homeland Security : Mrs. Lesko. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology : Mr. Palmer, to rank immediately after Mr. Abraham; and Mrs. Lesko. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure : Mr. Gallagher. Committee on Veterans' Affairs : Mr. Mast. Committee on Ways and Means : Mr. Wenstrup.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2018 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to homeland security information produced and disseminated regarding cybersecurity threats posed by the ZTE Corporation, headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

That not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, to the extent that such homeland security information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Homeland Security or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any documentation related to the use of any ZTE Corporation’s products by the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities resulting from the use of ZTE Corporation’s products by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department’s contractors. (3) Any documentation related to the cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities resulting from the use of ZTE Corporation’s products by State and local governments and first responders. (4) Any documentation related to any alerts or warnings issued by the Department of Homeland Security related to the use of ZTE Corporation’s cybersecurity products. (5) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities posed by the use of ZTE Corporation products by the Federal Government. (6) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities from state actors, including Iran, or terrorist organizations resulting from ZTE Corporation’s activities.
IV House Calendar No. 152 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 898 [Report No. 115–714] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2018 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security June 8, 2018 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to homeland security information produced and disseminated regarding cybersecurity threats posed by the ZTE Corporation, headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

That not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, to the extent that such homeland security information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Homeland Security or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any documentation related to the use of any ZTE Corporation’s products by the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities resulting from the use of ZTE Corporation’s products by the Department of Homeland Security or the Department’s contractors. (3) Any documentation related to the cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities resulting from the use of ZTE Corporation’s products by State and local governments and first responders. (4) Any documentation related to any alerts or warnings issued by the Department of Homeland Security related to the use of ZTE Corporation’s cybersecurity products. (5) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities posed by the use of ZTE Corporation products by the Federal Government. (6) Any documentation related to cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities from state actors, including Iran, or terrorist organizations resulting from ZTE Corporation’s activities.

June 8, 2018 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 899 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 16, 2018 RESOLUTION Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 4743.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 4743) entitled To amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the Office of Credit Risk Management within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. .

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 900 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 17, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. No further amendment to the committee 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 further 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 further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution 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 committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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. 145 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 900 [Report No. 115–679] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2018 Mr. Newhouse , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. No further amendment to the committee 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 further 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 further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution 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 committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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.

May 16, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 901 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2018 Mr. Jones (for himself and Mr. Cleaver ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Calling on and encouraging the White House to issue a public apology.

Whereas, on May 10, 2018, in response to Senator John McCain’s call for fellow senators to oppose the nomination of Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence Agency because she oversaw the agency’s use of torture, White House Communications Aide Kelly Sadler was widely reported to have stated, It doesn’t matter, he’s dying anyway. ; Whereas Senator McCain honorably served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1981; Whereas during that service, Senator McCain completed combat missions in Vietnam; Whereas Senator McCain was captured in Vietnam in 1967 and held as a prisoner of war for five and a half years; Whereas Senator McCain was repeatedly tortured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam; Whereas Senator McCain has diligently served in Congress since 1983, and continued to serve this Nation in a multitude of ways; Whereas Senator McCain now has glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer; Whereas every family deserves dignity and respect in the trying times of a loved one’s declining health; Whereas our religious and social traditions call upon us to apologize for wrongdoing; and Whereas while this apology should have already taken place, it is never too late to apologize: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls upon the White House to issue a public apology to Senator John McCain and his family for insensitive comments made by a staffer during this difficult time for the McCain family.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2018 Mr. Schneider (for himself and Mr. Huizenga ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .

Whereas it is estimated that 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018; Whereas the lifetime probability of a male or female developing cancer is 1 in 3; Whereas a cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life; Whereas the National Cancer Institute reports that there are 15,500,000 cancer survivors in the United States; Whereas cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent side effects, both physical and psychological; Whereas men, women, and children all have been diagnosed with and battled cancer; Whereas it is important to recognize the value of support for all men, women, and children cancer survivors and the positive impact support has for both patients and families; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is a purely volunteer event where thousands of volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related industries freely give their support and services to all cancer survivors; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day has expanded to thousands of salons in all 50 States since its inception in 2003; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is recognized by both State and local governments; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is the only event of its kind, with no solicitation of funds either before, during, or after the event; and Whereas the first Tuesday in June would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 906 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Ruiz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary.

Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the oldest and largest national medical specialty organization representing physicians who practice emergency medicine; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded in 1968 in Lansing, Michigan, by eight physicians and has grown to represent more than 37,000 members with 53 chapters—one in each State, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and a Government Services Chapter representing emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies; Whereas emergency physicians treat and comfort more than 141 million patients each year during some of their most frightening moments; Whereas Anyone, Anything, Anytime —emergency care is critical at any hour of the day, and emergency physicians provide diagnosis and treatment services not available anywhere else in the health care system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; Whereas emergency physicians are critical to America’s ability to respond to disasters and mass casualty events; Whereas quick thinking and smart decisions in the emergency department save millions of lives every year; Whereas an estimated 4.5 billion Americans have received emergency care in United States emergency departments since the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded; Whereas every community needs a fully staffed emergency department, ready to treat patients around the clock for any emergency; Whereas emergency physicians are leaders in defining, evaluating, and improving quality emergency care, focusing on individual patients while advocating for the wellness of society as a whole; Whereas the best, brightest, and most diverse young physicians who graduate from the Nation’s finest medical schools are becoming emergency medicine specialists; Whereas emergency medicine was recognized in 1979 by the American Board of Medical Specialties as the Nation’s 23rd medical specialty; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the leading continuing education source for emergency physicians and the primary information resource on developments in the specialty; and Whereas the development of physicians specializing in emergency care has contributed greatly to the health and well-being of all the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions emergency physicians have made to advance the Nation’s health care system; and (3) reaffirms the value of emergency medicine and the vital role that emergency physicians serve in ensuring the health and well-being of their patients.