hyperdemocracy/usc-textversion huggingface dataset:
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 215 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2017 Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Mast ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the fact that the House of Representatives supports the system for prescription drug coverage provided under part D of the Medicare program and believes that changes to such system should not be part of the American Health Care Act of 2017.

Whereas in 2003, Congress created part D of the Medicare program, which provided voluntary, outpatient prescription drug coverage for seniors; Whereas in 2015, about 39 million Medicare beneficiaries received prescription drug benefits through a Medicare part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan; Whereas another 2 million such beneficiaries received drug assistance through a part D subsidized retiree health plan; Whereas program costs under part D have been lower than estimated at the beginning of the program; Whereas the 2004 Medicare Trustees Report projected the total program spending would be $85 billion in 2006 and would grow to $162 billion by 2013; Whereas actual Medicare spending was $70 billion in 2013; Whereas according to a Healthcare Leadership Council, 89 percent of Americans age 65 and older are satisfied with their coverage and 85 percent say that they consider their Medicare drug plan to be a good value; Whereas under the standard Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit for 2017, beneficiaries reach a coverage gap, commonly known as the doughnut hole , when their total drug costs reach $3,700; Whereas beneficiaries reach a catastrophic coverage threshold when their drug costs reach $8,071; Whereas in 2010, as a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it was found that the coverage gap will end by 2020; and Whereas many seniors have been misled into believing that the coverage gap will be repealed during health care reform: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the system for prescription drug coverage provided under part D of the Medicare program; and (2) believes that changes to such system should not be part of the American Health Care Act of 2017.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 221 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 23, 2017 RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 27, 2017. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 25 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 221 [Report No. 115–56] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2017 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 27, 2017. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

March 22, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 222 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. Young of Alaska , and Mr. Pearce ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 224 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Cummings submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Howard University and its contributions to the United States.

Whereas Howard University is celebrating its sesquicentennial on March 2, 2017, celebrating achievements and milestones and its rich legacy of excellence in truth and service; Whereas Howard University was chartered by Congress in 1867 that set its mission and vision to provide African-Americans with access to a high quality education during an era of socioeconomic inequalities that still impacts African-American and other minority communities today; Whereas Howard University is a comprehensive research institution comprised of 13 schools and colleges with students pursuing more than 120 areas of study, and it has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, sciences, and the humanities; Whereas Howard University produces more African-American doctors, dentists, lawyers, and Ph.D. degree holders than any other American university; Whereas Howard University has four Rhodes Scholars, which is the largest among Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Whereas Howard University has produced a Justice of the Supreme Court, cabinet secretaries, diplomats, Members of Congress, local officials, and three Mayors of the Nation’s capital—including the city’s first female mayor; Whereas Howard University students, each year, participate in the Alternative Spring Break program, which focuses on addressing community needs in various cities across the country; Whereas Howard University has a national radio show that educates small businesses on best practices to be successful; Whereas Howard University’s Center for Urban Progress works to address urban challenges, locally, nationally, and globally through community and agency partnerships; Whereas the Howard University Hospital serves vulnerable and economically disadvantaged populations that need medical care; Whereas Howard University’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, created to promote greater diversity and excellence in the United States Foreign Service, has prepared students from across the country and other institutions to become Foreign Service Officers, representing the United States in countries such as China, Korea, South Africa, and Germany; and Whereas Howard University has contributed historic periodicals from the 20th century to the National Museum of African American History and Culture: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives celebrates and honors Howard University for its rich legacy and contributions to the local, national, and global communities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 225 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Mr. Kildee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Trumpcare, also known as the American Health Care Act of 2017.

Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has made great strides in ensuring that health care is affordable, accessible and attainable for all Americans; Whereas Trumpcare, also known as the American Health Care Act of 2017, threatens to undo all of the gains made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Whereas under Trumpcare, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that 24 million Americans will lose health care coverage by 2026; Whereas under Trumpcare, individuals and families will be forced to pay higher costs for worse care; Whereas under Trumpcare, older Americans will be forced to pay premiums five times higher than what others will pay for health care coverage; Whereas Trumpcare would steal from part A of the Medicare program, reducing Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund revenues by $117 billion between 2017 and 2026, hurting older Americans; Whereas under Trumpcare, $880 billion will be cut from Medicaid over the next ten years, causing 14 million Americans to be uninsured; and Whereas under Trumpcare, the 400 wealthiest Americans will receive a new $7 million tax break each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports efforts to ensure access to quality and affordable health care for all Americans; and (2) rejects any effort to take away the health care from Americans.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 227 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2017 Ms. Plaskett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

That clause 3(a) of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the first sentence the following: In the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner shall possess the same powers and privileges as Members of the House. .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 228 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 24, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendments specified in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) four hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The amendments referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendment printed in part B of that report. (b) The amendment printed in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendments printed in part D and part E of that report.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 26 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 228 [Report No. 115–58] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2017 Mr. Sessions , 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. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendments specified in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) four hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The amendments referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendment printed in part B of that report. (b) The amendment printed in part C of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution modified by the amendments printed in part D and part E of that report.

March 24, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 229 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 28, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. 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 Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 27 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 229 [Report No. 115–60] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2017 Mr. Woodall , 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. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. 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 Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit.

March 27, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 230 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 28, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to commit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 28 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 230 [Report No. 115–61] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 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 joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to commit.

March 27, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 231 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2017 Mr. Hastings submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Celebrating the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by Arab countries to the commitment of peace in the Middle East.

Whereas the Arab Peace Initiative was unanimously endorsed by the Arab League on March 28, 2002, as a proposal to end the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Whereas the Arab Peace Initiative endorsed normalized relations between regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries and the State of Israel; Whereas the Arab Peace Initiative established a regionally endorsed baseline for negotiations as a means of supporting gradual progress in regional cooperation among regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries, the United States, the State of Israel, and the Palestinian Authority; Whereas Prime Minister of Israel Binyamin Netanyahu on May 26, 2015, stated that there are positive aspects … to the Arab Peace Initiative and that the general idea—to try to reach understanding with leading Arab countries—is a good idea ; and Whereas a lasting two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential to achieving long-term peace and security in the Middle East: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the 15th Anniversary of the Arab Peace Initiative as a meaningful effort by regional Arab countries to support peace in the Middle East and to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; (2) commends regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries that have taken steps to facilitate the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; (3) congratulates the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on their presidency of the Arab League on March 9, 2017; (4) supports the efforts of regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and stability through discussions with the State of Israel; and (5) urges the State of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and regional Arab and Muslim-majority countries to engage in bilateral and multilateral negotiations to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and support the normalization by Arab and Muslim-majority countries of relations with the State of Israel.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2017 Mr. Rouzer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2017, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2017, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 233 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 29, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, 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 Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 29 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 233 [Report No. 115–64] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2017 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. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, 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 Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit.

March 28, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 234 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2017 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of effective education in civics and government in elementary and secondary schools throughout the Nation.

Whereas research shows that too few people in the United States understand the basic principles and functions of our constitutional government as set forth in the founding documents of our Nation, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; and Whereas since the founding of public education, elementary and secondary school education programs have had the mission of preparing students who are committed to the values and principles of the United States to participate in our constitutional government: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages— (1) elementary and secondary schools to promote competent and responsible civic participation in the American political system; (2) States and local governments to develop, implement, and strengthen programs and curriculum to teach civics, government, and American history at the elementary and secondary school levels; and (3) elementary and secondary schools to promote current event discussions, participate in simulations of the democratic process, and incorporate education in civics and government into the core curriculums of math, science, and language arts.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 235 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2017 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 the Department of Homeland Security’s research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016.

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 information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication or any portion of any such communication of the Department of Homeland Security (in a classified format, if necessary), that refers or relates to the following: (1) Research, integration, and analysis activities of the Department relating to interference with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 by or at the direction of the Russian Government, as announced in a joint statement with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on October 7, 2016, and December 29, 2016. (2) Dissemination by the Department of information regarding interference with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 by or at the direction of the Russian Government, as announced in a joint statement with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on October 7, 2016, and December 29, 2016. (3) Research into cyber compromises of emails of United States persons and institutions by or at the direction of the Russian Government to interfere with the elections for Federal office held in 2016. (4) Integration, analysis, and dissemination of the Joint Analysis Report detailing the tools and infrastructure used by Russian intelligence services to compromise and exploit networks and infrastructure associated with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on December 29, 2016.
IV House Calendar No. 40 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 235 [Report No. 115–89] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2017 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security April 7, 2017 Additional sponsors: Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Keating , Mr. Payne , Mr. Vela , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Demings , and Ms. Barragán April 7, 2017 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 the Department of Homeland Security’s research, integration, and analysis activities relating to Russian Government interference in the elections for Federal office held in 2016.

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 information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication or any portion of any such communication of the Department of Homeland Security (in a classified format, if necessary), that refers or relates to the following: (1) Research, integration, and analysis activities of the Department relating to interference with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 by or at the direction of the Russian Government, as announced in a joint statement with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on October 7, 2016, and December 29, 2016. (2) Dissemination by the Department of information regarding interference with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 by or at the direction of the Russian Government, as announced in a joint statement with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on October 7, 2016, and December 29, 2016. (3) Research into cyber compromises of emails of United States persons and institutions by or at the direction of the Russian Government to interfere with the elections for Federal office held in 2016. (4) Integration, analysis, and dissemination of the Joint Analysis Report detailing the tools and infrastructure used by Russian intelligence services to compromise and exploit networks and infrastructure associated with the elections for Federal office held in 2016 issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on December 29, 2016.

April 7, 2017 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 4, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–11 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 32 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 [Report No. 115–75] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 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. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-11 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 3, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 241 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 4, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1304) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1304) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 33 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 241 [Report No. 115–76] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2017 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1304) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1304) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 3, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 242 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 5, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 34 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 242 [Report No. 115–77] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 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. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company, and providing for proceedings during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1219) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. 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 Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. . On any legislative day during the period from April 7, 2017, through April 24, 2017— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.

April 3, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2017 Mr. Garrett (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Brat , and Mr. Taylor ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 23 as Barbara Johns Day to highlight the important role Ms. Barbara Rose Johns (Powell) played in the Civil Rights Movement, in Brown v. Board of Education and the desegregation of schools, and her role in the history of the United States and the lives of United States citizens.

Whereas on April 23, 1951, at the age of 16, Johns led a student strike for equal education at R.R. Moton High School in Prince Edward, Virginia; Whereas after securing legal support from the NAACP, these Moton students filed suit in Davis v. Prince Edward County, the largest and only student initiated case consolidated into Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 United States Supreme Court decision declaring segregation and the separate but equal principle in public schools to be unconstitutional; and Whereas April 23 would be an appropriate date to designate as Barbara Johns Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Barbara Johns Day to highlight the important role Ms. Johns played in the lives of United States citizens; (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Barbara Johns Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider the role and impact of Ms. Johns in the Civil Rights Movement and the role students have had in American history.
IV House Calendar No. 39 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 254 [Report No. 115–88] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017 Mr. Sessions , 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. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017, as amended, pursuant to House Resolution 228, the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.

April 6, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed