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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 609 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 8, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2201) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2201) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, 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 Financial Services; (2) the 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 division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 100 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 609 [Report No. 115–401] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 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. 2201) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2201) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt certain micro-offerings from the registration requirements of such Act, 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 Financial Services; (2) the 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 division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

November 7, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 611 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 2017 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 Recognizing the denial of full voting rights in Congress for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Whereas, on November 11th, our Nation observes Veterans Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of all American veterans must be recognized; Whereas the service of approximately 30,000 residents of the District of Columbia in the armed forces is unparalleled because they served without full voting rights in Congress; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, fighting for the Revolutionary War slogan of no taxation without representation , and have served in every war fought by the United States since; Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 3 different States during the War; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 4 different States during the War; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean War, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 8 different States during the War; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam War, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 10 different States during the War; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans, continue to be denied full voting rights in the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas H.R. 1291, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, would grant full and equal voting rights as well as democratic control over local affairs to the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calls for statehood for the District of Columbia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 617 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2017 Mr. Emmer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third Thursday of November as World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day .

Whereas, annually, there are estimated to be 2.5 million pressure injuries and 60,000 pressure injury deaths; Whereas pressure injuries cost $40,000 to $150,000 dollars per patient, and approximately $9.1 to $11.6 billion dollars per year in the United States; Whereas there are approximately 17,000 additional lawsuits each year as a result of pressure injuries; Whereas pressure injuries are one of the five most prevalent harms experienced by patients; Whereas in long-term acute care settings, 28.2 percent of patients have pressure injuries; Whereas in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, approximately 11 percent of patients have documented pressure injuries; Whereas for acute care settings, 8.8 percent of patients have a pressure injury; Whereas more than one third of veterans with a spinal cord injury report pressure injuries each year, and those veterans face more than $77,000 in inpatient costs compared to those without; and Whereas patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries increase their length of stay from 4.9 to 11.6 days, adding more than six days of hospitalization, and as a result, these patients are more likely to be readmitted to a hospital: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 618 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2017 Mr. Wenstrup (for himself and Mr. Ryan of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November as Utility Scam Awareness Day .

Whereas reliable electricity, natural gas, and water service is important to the health, safety, and well-being of all Americans; Whereas such utilities play a valuable role in supporting the economy and security of the United States; Whereas customers of such utilities continue to be victimized by scammers impersonating utility company officials; Whereas many scammers falsely threaten to disconnect utility services if same-day payment is not received; Whereas scammer tactics have become more sophisticated over the years, including leveraging spoofing technology to display a utility company’s name on a customer’s caller ID and using a recording of a company’s upfront telephone menu message; Whereas the utility industry is raising awareness of scammer tactics and working with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies to identify, and prosecute, the criminals perpetrating the scam; Whereas the utility industry, in working with the telecommunications industry, has helped disconnect over two hundred and fifty toll-free numbers formerly used by scammers; Whereas a national day to create awareness of scammers impersonating utility industry companies will help educate, inform, and protect customers; and Whereas the third Wednesday of November would be an appropriate date to designate as Utility Scam Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Utility Scam Awareness Day ; (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Utility Scam Awareness Day ; and (3) encourages utilities to use this day to raise awareness and knowledge amongst themselves and the general public regarding the threat posed by scams against utility customers, and the techniques and tools used to identify and avoid them.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 619 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 15, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–39 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Clause 5(b) of rule XXI shall not apply to the bill or amendments thereto. 2. Upon passage of H.R. 1, the amendment to the title of such bill recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. 3. On any legislative day during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 102 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 619 [Report No. 115–410] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15 (legislative day, November 14), 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. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-39 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Clause 5(b) of rule XXI shall not apply to the bill or amendments thereto. 2. Upon passage of H.R. 1, the amendment to the title of such bill recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. 3. On any legislative day during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.

November 15 (legislative day, November 14), 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2017 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of Prematurity Awareness Month.

Whereas according to the World Health Organization, complications of preterm birth now outrank all other causes as the world’s number one killer of children under 5 years of age; Whereas complications of preterm birth accounted for 35 percent of deaths among newborns globally in 2013; Whereas there are stark inequalities in the survival rates of preterm babies born around the world; Whereas up to 75 percent of deaths resulting from preterm birth worldwide can be prevented through proven low-cost interventions; Whereas preterm birth is a global problem, exacting a harsh toll on families from all parts of society in every nation; Whereas countries can improve maternal health and the survival rate of babies born prematurely by making strategic investments in health care systems to ensure access to high-quality adolescent and prepregnancy care; prenatal care, quality childbirth services, and emergency obstetric care; as well as comprehensive care for affected newborns; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, preterm birth is the leading contributor to infant death in the United States; Whereas while the United States preterm birth rate decreased from a peak of 12.8 percent in 2006 to 9.8 percent in 2016, the rate is still too high; Whereas the March of Dimes 2017 Premature Birth Report Card awarded the United States a C due to persistently high rates of preterm birth; Whereas many United States communities experience significant racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth rates; Whereas the Institute of Medicine estimated in 2006 that the annual societal economic cost associated with preterm birth in the United States was $26.2 billion; Whereas many preterm births can be prevented through evidence-based public health programs focused on reducing risk factors, such as tobacco use, inadequate birth spacing, and early elective deliveries; and Whereas in the United States and around the world November is recognized as Prematurity Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts at home and abroad to— (A) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health prepregnancy and postpregnancy; and (B) advance the care and treatment of infants born preterm; (3) honors those working domestically and internationally to reduce preterm births; and (4) expresses the intent of the House of Representatives to promote evidence-based prevention interventions to prevent preterm birth and improve outcomes for affected infants.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 628 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2017 Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. McEachin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Speier , Mr. Quigley , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Whereas in 1998 Rita Hester, a transgender woman of color was murdered, and her murder has yet to be solved; Whereas the following year Gwendolyn Ann Smith created the first Transgender Day of Remembrance in honor of Rita Hester and other transgender people who had lost their lives to violence; Whereas 42 percent of transgender people in the United States have reported mistreatment by health care providers; Whereas nearly half of the transgender community in the United States has been verbally harassed and nearly one in ten has been physically attacked; Whereas nearly a third of transgender people in the United States had experienced homelessness in 2015; Whereas 15 percent of transgender people in the United States who were employed in 2015 were verbally harassed, physically attacked, or sexually assaulted at work because of their gender identity or expression; Whereas around the world, countries outlaw transgender people living as their authentic selves; Whereas almost half of all transgender people in the United States will attempt suicide at one point in their lifetime, a rate that is eight times higher than the rest of the United States population; Whereas the United States has one of the highest rates of murder of transgender people; Whereas, as of November 20, 2017, at least 25 transgender people have been killed as a result of hate, fear, and violent attacks in 2017; Whereas there is significant incidence of misgendering or misnaming transgender victims of crime in police reports, indicating that the number of transgender victims of violence and murder is likely far higher than what is officially reported, and local law enforcement is not required to, and frequently fails to, report hate crimes, including murder, specific to the LGBT community; Whereas Congress and the executive branch must act to protect and preserve the lives of all minorities through inclusive legislation; and Whereas transgender Americans are making historic progress, highlighted by nondiscrimination laws enacted in several States and an increasing number of trans elected officials, signaling greater public support for transgender equality and respect for their contributions to society: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and supports the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance; (2) supports an increase in the amount and accuracy of Federal collection and reporting of data for violence against transgender people; and (3) calls on Federal and State governments to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 629 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 16, 2017 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing November 19, 2017, as A Day in Honor of Women Entrepreneurs .

Whereas women are majority owners of 9.9 million American businesses which generate $1.4 trillion in annual sales and employ more than 8.4 million workers; Whereas 2.5 million additional American businesses are equally owned by women and men, accounting for another $1.1 trillion in annual sales and 6.5 million jobs; Whereas, as majority business owners and joint business owners with men, women entrepreneurs in America generate $453 billion in payroll for 14.9 million workers; Whereas 99 percent of American women-owned businesses are small businesses; Whereas 47 percent of all American minority-owned businesses are also women-owned compared to 32 percent of nonminority-owned businesses; and Whereas A Day in Honor of Women Entrepreneurs is a day for all Americans to celebrate, support, and empower women in business: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes A Day in Honor of Women Entrepreneurs ; (2) recognizes the contributions of women-owned businesses to the American economy; (3) calls on the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration to further commit to supporting women-owned businesses; and (4) commits to pursuing additional policies and creating new programs that support women entrepreneurs.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 631 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 29, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–40 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–41 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 Natural Resources; (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 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 634 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 29, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Curtis. Committee on Homeland Security : Mr. Bacon. Committee on Small Business : Mr. Curtis.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 636 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 30, 2017 RESOLUTION Relating to the exercise of the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

That until otherwise provided by the House, the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary shall be exercised by the minority member of the Committee who, prior to the adoption of this resolution, ranked immediately below the ranking minority member.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 637 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Lamborn (for himself, Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Cole , Mr. Babin , Mr. Bost , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Norman , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Barr , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Harris , Mr. Walberg , Mr. LaHood , Mr. Flores , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Allen , Mr. Williams , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Estes of Kansas , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Harper , Mr. Walker , and Mrs. Hartzler ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment of the Constitution, in prohibiting the establishment of religion, would not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas; (2) strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and (3) expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 638 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Mr. Womack (for himself, Mr. Hill , Mr. Westerman , and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum was founded in 1994 by former aviation cadet and Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe; Whereas, from 1917 until 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source for nearly 500,000 joint service pilots, navigators, and bombardiers; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of aviators and supporting ground crews from the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces were critical factors in defeating the enemies of the United States during World War I and World War II; Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is the only museum in the United States that exists exclusively to preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation cadets in the 20th century; and Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum is dedicated to— (1) celebrating the spirit of the United States; and (2) recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men who trained for and fought in, as well as those individuals on the home front who mobilized and supported, the national aviation effort: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 640 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Takano , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Lipinski , and Mr. Farenthold ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2017, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute and other Manufacturing Innovation Institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas, December 3, 2017, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 642 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017 Mrs. Walorski submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Prohibiting the use of the Members' Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives to pay awards, settlements, or other compensation in connection with allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct by the Member or the employees of the Member's office, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition against use of Members’ Representational Allowance for payments in connection with allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct (a) Prohibition (1) In general The Members’ Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives may not be used to pay awards, settlements, or other compensation in connection with allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct by the Member or any individual whose compensation is paid from the Allowance. (2) Repayment of amounts previously paid If, prior to the adoption of this resolution, the Members’ Representational Allowance of a Member of the House was used to pay an award, settlement, or compensation described in paragraph (1), the individual against whom the allegation was made shall repay the Treasury of the United States an amount equal to the amount of such award, settlement, or compensation, using personal funds of the individual. (b) Public disclosure of settlements involving offices of Members (1) Requirement Not later than 30 days after the Committee on House Administration approves a settlement entered into under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 by the office of a Member of the House in connection with a violation of section 201(a) of such Act involving sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, the Committee shall publish and post on its public website the following information: (A) A description of the violation involved. (B) The identification of the office and the individual committing the violation. (C) The amount of the settlement. (2) Protection of identity of individuals receiving settlements In publishing and posting the information required under this subsection, the Committee on House Administration shall ensure that the identity of any individual who received a settlement, or who made an allegation of a violation, is not disclosed.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 643 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2017 Mr. Jones (for himself and Mr. Yoho ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. (a) On the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in the current United States engagement in Afghanistan. (b) The moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House. .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 645 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 6, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–45 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 107 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 645 [Report No. 115–440] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2017 Mr. Collins of Georgia , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-45 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

December 5, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2017 Mr. Banks of Indiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day .

Whereas Ernest Ernie Pyle was born on August 3, 1900, in Dana, Indiana; Whereas Pyle studied journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before becoming a reporter for The Daily Herald in La Porte, Indiana; Whereas Pyle eventually became a roving correspondent for Scripps-Howard newspapers, writing a column carried in approximately 200 newspapers; Whereas Pyle served as a war correspondent in Britain in 1940 and covered the Battle of Britain; Whereas, following the entry of the United States into World War II in December 1941, Pyle covered every major American campaign in the European theater, including in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France; Whereas war reporting by Pyle during World War II consistently celebrated the sacrifices, courage, and determination of the common soldier (commonly known as a grunt ) of the United States; Whereas Pyle lived and worked among the soldiers of the United States and shared in the toils, endeavors, and challenges of those soldiers, including facing enemy fire; Whereas Pyle received the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for distinguished war correspondence during the year 1943 ; and Whereas Pyle, while traveling with soldiers of the United States that were fighting on the Japanese island of Ie Shima during the Okinawa campaign, was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on April 18, 1945: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Ernie Pyle Day ; (2) recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States; and (3) celebrates the legacy of Ernie Pyle as one of the most respected and beloved war correspondents in the history of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2017 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Whereas Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jamaica’s first national hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, on August 17, 1887, and emigrated to the United States where he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association; Whereas Marcus Garvey was the father of the largest African-American movement for human rights and economic self-sufficiency of all time, attracting millions of followers in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and Europe; Whereas Marcus Garvey’s philosophy inspired some of the world’s great Black leaders; Whereas leading a movement for economic independence among Black Americans, Marcus Garvey became the target of surveillance and harassment by United States Government law enforcement agencies; Whereas Marcus Garvey was prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud, imprisoned, and later, deported to Jamaica; Whereas the case against Marcus Garvey was politically motivated, the charges unsubstantiated, and his conviction unjust; Whereas millions of petitioners have appealed for his exoneration; Whereas Marcus Garvey is recognized as a national hero in his native Jamaica, and as a towering figure in nations around the world; and Whereas Marcus Garvey’s life and contributions to the United States should be recognized and appropriate steps taken to restore his name and reputation in this country: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Marcus Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him by the United States Government; (2) Marcus Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures within his power to clear Marcus Garvey’s good name.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2017 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Mr. Holding , and Mr. Kilmer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the results of the free and fair elections for the new Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands held on November 9, 2017.

Whereas the United States supports the principles of democratic processes across the world; Whereas the Falkland Islands referendum of March 2013 clearly set out the wishes of the Islanders, when 99.8 percent of those who voted chose to maintain their status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Whereas the people of the Falkland Islands have the right to decide their own future as enshrined in the United Nations Charter and in Article One of the two United Nations Covenants on Human Rights, by which they freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development free from intimidation and harassment; Whereas it is the obligation of countries to respect the legally binding principle of self-determination; Whereas the Falkland Islands’ election on November 9, 2017, is an expression of that principle of self-determination; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States for over a century: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) welcomes the free, fair, and democratic elections of the Falkland Islands; (2) acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine the future of the Falkland Islands; and (3) recognizes the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the Islands desire to remain a self-governing Overseas Territory.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 653 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 7, 2017 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Speier , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Foster , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Carbajal , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Lee , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Evans , Mr. Correa , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Peters , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Soto , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Levin , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Moore , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Hultgren , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Garrett , Mr. King of New York , Mrs. Lawrence , Mrs. Dingell , and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day .

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 69 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of “Human Rights Day”; (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe “Human Rights Day” and continue their commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.