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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2017 Mr. Levin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.

Whereas Liu Xia, a poet, artist, and widow of the Chinese intellectual, and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize award Liu Xiaobo, has been held in extralegal home detention since October 2010 by Chinese authorities without charge for her advocacy on behalf of Liu Xiaobo and for advancing human rights in China; Whereas since her 2010 house detention, Liu Xia has been placed under continuing government surveillance, denied routine contacts with friends, family, media, supporters, counsel, and diplomats; Whereas since at least 2013, Liu Xia has suffered from illnesses, including severe depression and a heart condition, for which she is not known to have received adequate care of her own choosing; Whereas, on July 13, 2017, Liu Xiaobo died in Chinese custody under guard after having been sentenced to 11 years in prison for inciting subversion of state power , in part for his support of Charter 08, a document calling on the Chinese Communist Party to support rule of law, democracy, and human rights; Whereas since Liu Xiaobo’s death, authorities have reportedly removed Liu Xia to a southwestern province of Yunnan, where she has no known relatives or friends, in spite of official assertion at Liu Xia is free ; Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued opinions declaring that the Chinese Government’s imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo and the detention of Liu Xia both contravened the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas Liu Xia and Liu Xiaobo’s advocacy for fundamental human rights in the People’s Republic of China has inspired millions of people to advocate for a more just, humane, and democratic China: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges Chinese authorities to allow Liu Xia freedom of movement, including freedom to leave China according to her wishes, and to establish a place of residence of her choosing; (2) recognizes Liu Xia for her role in supporting human rights in the People’s Republic of China, and expresses concern for her well-being under house detention; and (3) urges the United States to continuously advocate for Liu Xia’s release when meeting with Chinese authorities at all levels.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. Poe of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Urging all Universities to designate and maintain a sexual assault coordinator on staff who can be accessed by student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on campus and in the surrounding community.

Whereas 11.2 percent of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students); and Whereas among undergraduate students, 23.1 percent of females and 5.4 percent of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives, urges all colleges and universities to designate and maintain a full time sexual assault coordinator on staff who can assist student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to help ensure that all student victims receive appropriate guidance, health services, and legal assistance that they may need.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. Cicilline (for himself and Ms. Jayapal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey.

That the President is requested, and Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or Attorney General determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possessions, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) The firing of Director James B. Comey of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) The participation of Attorney General Jefferson Sessions in the removal of Director Comey. (3) The scope or application of Attorney General Sessions’ recusal from any existing or future investigations of any matters in any way related to the campaigns for President of the United States . (4) The application of Attorney General Sessions’ recusal to the removal of Director Comey. (5) The scope or application of executive privilege as applied to the June 13, 2017, testimony of Attorney General Sessions before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. (6) President Donald J. Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on May 12, 2017, at 8:26 a.m.: James Comey better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press! . (7) Any system used by the White House to secretly record conversations between President Trump and Director Comey. (8) Any contemporaneous account of any meeting between President Trump and Director Comey. (9) Any communication Donald Trump, Jr., Paul Manafort, or Jared Kushner may have had with the Department of Justice or the Federal Bureau of Investigation that relates to their June 9, 2016, meeting with Natalia Veselnitskaya, Rinat Akhmetshin, and Irakly Kaveladze. (10) Any analysis regarding the violation of any criminal law with respect to that June 9, 2016, meeting, including any analysis of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, or the Espionage Act of 1917 as it may pertain to a Federal campaign’s attempt to obtain information that would incriminate Hillary from a foreign government. (11) The disposition or review of any application for a security clearance submitted by White House advisor Jared Kushner or Attorney General Sessions.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 489 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. Walden (for himself, Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin , Ms. Pelosi , Mr. McCarthy , Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Neal , Mr. Tiberi , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Honoring Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives.

Whereas Edward G. Grossman’s first day employed by the Office of the Legislative Counsel was September 1, 1975; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has provided 42 years of distinguished service to the House of Representatives in the Office of the Legislative Counsel and served 1,865 Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners during his historic tenure; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has provided invaluable counsel to majority and minority leadership, committee, and Member offices regarding health care legislation and immigration legislation; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has served as the principal drafter of a multitude of laws regarding Medicare, Medicaid, health reform, and other important health care policy matters, as well as immigration policy matters, and his work has impacted millions of Americans; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has served consistently with professionalism, skill, energy, patience, humor, and careful attention; Whereas Edward G. Grossman has devoted full days and many long nights to this work, causing some to worry that he needed rest even as they asked him to draft a few more amendments; Whereas Edward G. Grossman provided physical sustenance and mental health services to generations of congressional staff—majority and minority—even as they requested more labor from him; Whereas Edward G. Grossman guided many Members of Congress and their staff through word choice and grammar, even at small hours of the morning; and Whereas Edward G. Grossman brought a sense of purpose, as well as senses of humor and irony, to the sometimes punishing work of the Office of the Legislative Counsel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses its sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to— (1) Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives for 42 years; and (2) the Office of the Legislative Counsel for its nearly 100 years of professionalism and dedication in its assistance in the drafting of legislation considered by the House of Representatives.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mr. Ellison , and Ms. Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Diaper Need Awareness Week .

Whereas diaper need, the lack of a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers remain clean, healthy, and dry, can adversely affect the physical, mental, and economic well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families; Whereas diapers are a material basic need of every infant and toddler; Whereas an infant requires up to 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70 to $80 per month; Whereas national surveys report that one in three mothers experience diaper need at some time before their child is three years old; Whereas additional studies state that diaper need increases maternal depression; Whereas 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply of diapers, thereby increasing incidents of diaper dermatitis, urinary tract infections, and other health ailments; Whereas there are no government assistance programs that help low-wage families and those living in poverty purchase diapers; Whereas the poorest 20 percent of Americans that buy diapers spend nearly 14 percent of their after-tax income on diapers, which can cause economic hardship for families and force many to make impossible choices between food, heat, and diapers; Whereas most child care centers require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers (approximately four to six per child), making diapers necessary for many parents to go to work or school; Whereas addressing diaper need in local communities can improve health conditions and economic opportunities for infants, toddlers, and their families; Whereas in September 2011, the first national statement on diaper need was developed and issued to provide consistency in describing the condition and to raise awareness of the issue among the general public; Whereas the more than 300 nonprofit diaper banks and diaper pantries that are members of the National Diaper Bank Network across 46 States distributed over 52,000,000 donated diapers during 2016, helping ensure that more than 278,000 children had the diapers they needed; Whereas each year, during the month of September, the National Diaper Bank Network and its members hold numerous activities and events to increase public awareness of diaper need; and Whereas the week of September 25 through October 1, 2017, would be an appropriate week to designate as “National Diaper Need Awareness Week”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its gratitude for those who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Diaper Need Awareness Week ; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to address diaper need by donating generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and those organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 491 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Grothman , and Mr. Perlmutter ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION A resolution affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and the other ethnic groups commonly referred to as Montagnards of Cambodia and Laos who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.

Whereas many Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnards— (1) fought and died with the United States Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; (2) rescued United States pilots shot down in enemy-controlled territory and returned the pilots to safety; (3) captured and destroyed enemy supplies and prevented enemy forces from using the supplies to kill members of the United States Armed Forces; (4) gathered and provided to the United States Armed Forces intelligence about enemy troop positions, movement, and strength; and (5) provided food, shelter, and support to the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas the National Armed Forces of Cambodia facilitated the evacuation of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 12, 1975, by continuing to fight Khmer Rouge forces as they advanced upon the capital: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives affirms and recognizes these Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 494 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2017 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national Chuck Brown Day and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go because he was the major architect of the musical genre known as go-go, a unique mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds; Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that Washington, DC, has always been the hometown of talented artists, such as Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown’s hit Bustin’ Loose , with his group, the Soul Searchers, was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for 4 weeks in 1979; Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love , from his album entitled We Got This , and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the United States Capitol grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street located near the historic, modernized Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a park located at 2901 20th Street, NE, for Chuck Brown; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multitalented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2017, is Chuck Brown’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day and honors Chuck Brown’s contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 2017 Ms. Lofgren submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Urging the Vice President and the Cabinet to fulfill their duties pursuant to Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Whereas, Section 4 of the 25th Amendment states that Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President ; and Whereas, President Donald J. Trump has exhibited an alarming pattern of behavior and speech causing concern that a mental disorder may have rendered him unfit and unable to fulfill his Constitutional duties: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Vice President and the Cabinet to quickly secure the services of medical and psychiatric professionals to examine the President to assist in their deliberations under the 25th Amendment to determine whether the President suffers from mental disorder or other injury that impairs his abilities and prevents him from discharging his Constitutional duties; and (2) strongly encourages the Vice President and the Cabinet to take immediate action pursuant to the 25th Amendment and report to Congress as outlined in that Amendment.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2017 Mrs. Napolitano submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Covina Pony League Baseball Team of Covina, California, for winning the 2017 Pony League World Series Championship.

Whereas, on Sunday, August 6, 2017, in Mountain View, California, the Covina Pony League Baseball Team won the Pony West Zone Tournament, defeating a talented team from Maui, Hawaii, 9 to 3; Whereas, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, in Washington, Pennsylvania, the Covina Pony League Baseball Team competed against the Asia-Pacific Zone Champion team from Seoul, Korea, in the Pony League World Series Championship game; Whereas the Covina team was down to its last out with Seoul ahead, 1 to 0, when Hector Bautista pushed the game into extra innings with a run scoring base hit into left field; Whereas after pitching seven innings with nine strike outs, James Jimenez hit a two-run home run in the 8th inning to give Covina the lead, 3 to 1; Whereas Jake Vargas and Anthony Rasmussen held Seoul scoreless in the bottom of the 8th inning; Whereas Covina won the 2017 Pony League World Series Championship; Whereas this was Covina’s third Pony League World Series title, having also won in 1975 and 1999; Whereas the Covina Pony League Baseball Team is comprised of Anthony Rasmussen, Anthony Sanchez, Chase Kito, Chris Munoz, Hector Bautista, Jake Vargas, James Jimenez, Joel Jara, Josh Logan, Luke Willison, Mike Gonzalez, Parker Miramontez, Richard Jakob, and Robert Hernandez; Whereas the Covina Pony League Baseball Team is managed by Richard Graciano, coached by Juan Vargas, Matt Vargas, and Kevin Kito, and the team mom is Beatrice Bautista; and Whereas the Covina Pony League Baseball Team has made their parents and their community proud by displaying sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence both on and off the field: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors the Covina Pony League Baseball Team for their victory in the 2017 Pony League World Series championship; (2) commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and sportsmanship of the players, parents, families, coaches, and managers of the Covina Pony League Baseball Team; and (3) recognizes the people of Covina and the San Gabriel Valley for their support for the Covina Pony League Baseball Team.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 502 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 6, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 601, with an amendment.

That upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 601, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to have— (1) concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8; and (2) concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 6 with the following amendment: In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by Senate amendment numbered 6, insert the following: (C) there is the greatest opportunity to reduce childhood and adolescence exposure to or engagement in violent extremism or extremist ideologies. . B Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, namely: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund For an additional amount for Disaster Relief Fund for major disasters declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $7,400,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided further , That the amount designated under this heading as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates such amount and transmits such designation to the Congress. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Disaster Loans Program Account (Including Transfer of Funds) For an additional amount for the Disaster Loans Program Account for the cost of direct loans authorized by section 7(b) of the Small Business Act, $450,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided , That up to $225,000,000 may be transferred to and merged with Salaries and Expenses for administrative expenses to carry out the disaster loan program authorized by section 7(b) of the Small Business Act: Provided further , That none of the funds provided under this heading may be used for indirect administrative expenses: Provided further , That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided further , That the amount designated under this heading as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates such amount and transmits such designation to the Congress. This division may be cited as the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 .

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 504 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 7, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution, and available pro forma amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action thereon, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or against amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 506 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2017 Mr. McKinley (for himself and Ms. Eshoo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the month of September as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month , in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Whereas rheumatic diseases are chronic, progressive, painful conditions and the leading cause of disability in the United States; Whereas rheumatic diseases now affect nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States and are expected to affect an estimated 78,000,000 people in the United States by the year 2040; Whereas 300,000 children live with some form of rheumatic disease; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of rheumatic disease is at least $128,000,000,000 annually, including more than $80,000,000,000 in medical expenditures and $47,000,000,000 in annual indirect costs such as lost earnings; Whereas research suggests the cause of rheumatic disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause of these diseases is still unknown; Whereas the symptoms of rheumatic diseases vary depending on the individual and the disease, but may include joint or muscle pain, inflammation, swelling, redness or stiffness, eye irritation and inflammation, general fatigue, malaise, and fevers, hair loss, dry eyes or mouth, chest pain, seizures, or stroke; Whereas there is currently no cure for rheumatic diseases, but medical research breakthroughs have led to treatments and therapies that can dramatically improve the quality of life for those living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas rheumatologists, researchers, patients, caregivers, and other advocates are working to improve the quality of life for people living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas health care policies, research, education, and community support services are needed to ensure patients receive timely, affordable, safe, and effective treatments and have access to trained rheumatologists who can provide quality care to those living with these diseases; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month , in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists; (2) pledges to celebrate the contributions of trained rheumatologists in each district; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find an effective cure.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 508 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2017 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1084) to address slow economic growth and spur investment and development in underserved communities across America.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1084) to address slow economic growth and spur investment and development in underserved communities across America. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3440, as introduced, 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 or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1084.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 509 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 8, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 81 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 509 [Report No. 115–299] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 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 Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion.

September 7, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 513 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 13, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 83 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 513 [Report No. 115–307] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 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. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 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.

September 12, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2017 Mr. Knight (for himself and Mr. Gomez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting the bid of Los Angeles, California, to bring the 2028 Summer Olympic Games back to the United States and pledging the cooperation of the House of Representatives with respect to that bid.

Whereas the International Olympic Committee will meet on September 13, 2017, in Lima, Peru, to consider a site for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (in this preamble referred to as the Games ) in 2028; Whereas the United States Olympic Committee has selected Los Angeles, California, as the candidate of the United States for the 2028 Games; Whereas the Games further the cause of world peace and understanding; Whereas the country that hosts the Games performs an act of international goodwill; Whereas the Games have not been held in the United States since 1996; Whereas many of the world-class venues to be used in Los Angeles’ 2028 plan for the Games are already built or are planned as permanent facilities; and Whereas Los Angeles is positioned to deliver an innovative, fiscally responsible, and sustainable Games: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) advises the International Olympic Committee that the United States would welcome the holding of the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, the site designated by the United States Olympic Committee; (2) expresses the sincere hope that the United States will be selected as the site for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and pledges cooperation and support toward the successful fulfillment of those Games in the highest sense of the Olympic tradition; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the United States Olympic Committee and to the International Olympic Committee.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 522 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Meeks (for himself and Mr. Engel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the International Career Advancement Program.

Whereas the inaugural class of fellows of the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) occurred in 1997; Whereas ICAP’s aim is to bring greater quality and diversity to the staffing of senior management and policy-making positions in international affairs; Whereas ICAP is the only program dedicated to assisting highly promising mid-career professionals from underrepresented groups advance to senior positions in international affairs; Whereas ICAP Fellows participate in an intensive week-long seminar consisting of lectures and discussions designed to prepare participants for the foreign affairs and management challenges encountered by senior officials; Whereas the participants discuss the characteristics, values, and experiences faced by underrepresented communities in international affairs careers and are provided with the tools and training to strengthen their leadership capacities and advancement potential; Whereas the Fellows gain greater appreciation for the importance of diversity for effective and principled United States leadership, and increase their ability to achieve success in their careers; Whereas over 500 people have participated in the program and several have gone on to rise to the rank of United States Ambassador, establish their own nonprofit organizations, and lead companies; Whereas the ICAP Alumni Association continues the work of ICAP to offer its members opportunities to network, mentor, build skills, and engage in community outreach; Whereas The Economist magazine recognized ICAP in 2015 as a Top 10 ethnicity employee network; and Whereas the founder and director of ICAP, Dr. E. Thomas Rowe, was named one of the Top 50 Diversity Figures in Public Life in 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that the United States needs to draw on the full diversity and talents of all Americans in order for the United States to be effective, innovative, and globally competitive; (2) calls on the Secretary of State, pursuant to the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–323 ), to provide attention and oversight to the employment, retention, and promotion of traditionally underrepresented groups and promote a diverse representation among mid- and senior-level career professionals through programs such as the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP); (3) commends Dr. E. Thomas Rowe for his lifelong commitment to diversity and his belief that the diversity of American society should be reflected in its leadership; and (4) recognizes the important impact ICAP has had on the lives of its fellows and in advancing the interests and values of the United States around the world.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 523 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Ms. Bass (for herself, Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Delaney , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Gutiérrez , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Lee , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Ms. Moore , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Richmond , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Adams , Mr. Evans , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mrs. Beatty , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Soto , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Payne , and Mr. Hastings ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing disapproval of any act of the President to grant to himself or any member of his family, including those related solely by marriage, a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States.

That the House of Representatives disapproves of the President granting to himself or any member of his family, including those related solely by marriage, any reprieve or pardon, or any commutation of a sentence, for any offense against the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 525 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2017 Mr. Chabot submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Designating September 16, 2017, as Isaac M. Wise Temple Day .

Whereas 2017 marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the congregation of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio; Whereas 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the current site for the Isaac M. Wise Temple, also known as the Plum Street Temple ; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise led that congregation for nearly a half century, establishing the congregation as the cradle of American Reform Judaism and helping to make Cincinnati a center of Jewish life in the United States; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now known as the Union for Reform Judaism ) in 1873 and the Central Conference of Reform Rabbis in 1889 to help lead the United States Jewish Reform movement; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1875, now the oldest rabbinical school in continuous existence in the United States; and Whereas the Isaac M. Wise Plum Street Temple is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the significant role that the Temple played in the history of Reform Judaism and for the unique Moorish architectural style of the Temple: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Isaac M. Wise Temple Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in— (A) United States Jewish history; (B) establishing Cincinnati, Ohio, as a great center of Jewish life; and (C) contributing to religious life in the United States.