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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2017 Mr. Nunes (for himself and Mr. Schiff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $11,197,310 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,598,655 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $5,598,655 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 80 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2017 Mr. Thornberry (for himself and Mr. Smith of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $17,355,837 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,475,630 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $8,880,207 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 81 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2017 Mr. Walden submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $20,531,442 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,265,721 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $10,265,721 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 82 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 2, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Loudermilk. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (2) Mr. Walker. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Raskin.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 83 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Mrs. Brooks of Indiana (for herself and Mr. Deutch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $6,201,326 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,100,663 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $3,100,663 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 84 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mrs. Comstock , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Brownley of California , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Norton , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Esty , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2017, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, by the end of 2016, approximately 1,658,210 new cases are expected to be diagnosed across the United States; Whereas more than 1,600 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 595,690; and Whereas February 4, 2017, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 85 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2017 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Polis , Ms. Lee , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Kind , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Soto , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Delaney , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Welch , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Norton , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Titus , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Cohen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to continue to support pledges made by the United States in the Paris Agreement.

Whereas the year 2016 was the hottest year in the modern temperature record; Whereas there is increasing consensus among scientists and economists that there will be serious economic consequences if we fail to reduce global carbon emissions quickly; Whereas a rising temperature due to a changing climate will irreversibly damage the global economy; Whereas if left unaddressed, the consequences of a rising global temperature will have the potential to adversely impact all Americans, hitting vulnerable populations hardest, hurting working families, and harming productivity in middle class job sectors such as construction, agriculture, and tourism, among others; Whereas there has been an increase in extreme weather events across the United States which have affected supply chains, consumer behaviors, and local economies; Whereas the Paris Agreement provides a pathway forward to limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius; Whereas the Paris Agreement sends a powerful signal to the world that climate change is an immediate problem facing the planet in the 21st century; Whereas if the United States withdraws from the Paris Agreement, the United States will face an international diplomatic backlash; and Whereas if the United States withdraws from the Paris Agreement, the United States will cede leadership on climate change and renewable energy issues to China: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commits to— (1) work with our allies that signed the Paris Agreement; and (2) take meaningful action to ensure that the President of United States does not issue an Executive order to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 86 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Ms. Foxx (for herself and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $14,454,212 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,146,429 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $7,307,783 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 89 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Donovan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes.

Whereas for the past 22 years, The Gambia has been ruled by President Yahya Jammeh following a coup in 1994; Whereas President Jammeh ruled without regard for human rights, respect for the law or political process, concern for responsible and legal international trade, and esteem for journalists or a free press; Whereas President Jammeh’s 22-year rule was upended in The Gambia’s December 2016 election loss to Adama Barrow, leading to a subsequent denouncement of the election, a legal challenge contesting its results, a refusal to step down as President, and the declaration of a state of emergency to forcibly extend his term; Whereas the Department of State has called this action an unacceptable breach of faith and called upon President Jammeh to relinquish his authority; Whereas the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pursued peaceful mediation of the matter at hand, provided refuge for Gambian citizens fleeing the country in the wake of the ongoing civil and political unrest, and maintained a steadfast loyalty to democracy; and Whereas President Jammeh has seemingly relinquished power and fled The Gambia in exile: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the state of emergency in The Gambia be resolved with the peaceful installation of President Barrow; (2) ECOWAS peacekeeping forces continue the humanitarian work in conjunction with The Gambian military to ensure security for President Barrow’s transition to authority; (3) President Barrow seek to preside over The Gambia with a steady hand, with high regard for human rights, and through promotion of the free press; and (4) the peaceful transition of power is a time-honored tradition that must be upheld, unequivocally, across the globe following any and all free and open election proceedings.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 90 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2017 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Keating , Mr. Lynch , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pocan , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. McNerney , and Mr. Cárdenas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 115th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should enact by the end of the 115th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 93 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Mr. Bishop of Utah (for himself and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $13,758,344 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $6,879,172 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $6,879,172 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 94 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2017 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Raskin , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Soto , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Speier , Ms. McCollum , and Ms. Bass ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commending Sally Quillian Yates for refusing to enforce Donald Trump’s discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States ).

Whereas Sally Quillian Yates has served the United States honorably as United States Assistant Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, United States Deputy Attorney General, and United States Acting Attorney General; Whereas in these capacities, and in private practice, Ms. Yates has maintained the highest standards of professional ethics; Whereas by refusing to defend the discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States ), Ms. Yates faithfully upheld the Constitution and defended American values of tolerance, compassion, and respect for diversity; Whereas the actions of Ms. Yates fulfill her commitment to the Senate Judiciary Committee to refuse to carry out orders that are unfaithful to the Constitution; Whereas by standing up to power for the most at risk in our society, Ms. Yates demonstrated moral courage at the highest level; and Whereas Ms. Yates will stand as a role model of professional ethics for men and women across the Nation for years to come: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Sally Quillian Yates for refusing to enforce Donald Trump’s discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States ); (2) honors those who faithfully uphold the Constitution by refusing to carry out orders that are contrary to our laws, ideals, and founding document; and (3) recommits itself to fighting to ensure that all people receive the dignity, respect, and rights guaranteed by the Constitution regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 95 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 7, 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 Armed Services: Mr. O’Halleran and Mr. Suozzi. Committee on the Budget: Ms. Jackson Lee and Ms. Schakowsky. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Schneider. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Clay. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Welch, Mr. Cartwright, and Mr. DeSaulnier. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. McNerney, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Foster, Mr. Takano, Ms. Hanabusa, and Mr. Crist. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Adams, and Mr. Espaillat. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Sablan, Ms. Esty, and Mr. Peters. Committee on Ways and Means: Ms. Judy Chu of California.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 96 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mrs. Black submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on the Budget (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $10,380,424 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 97 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Royce of California (for himself and Mr. Engel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $15,968,664 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,984,332 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $7,984,332 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 98 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 7, 2017 RESOLUTION Ranking a certain Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Higgins of New York (to rank immediately after Mr. Jeffries).

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 99 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 14, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 428) to survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 428) to survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2 Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 10 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 99 [Report No. 115–10] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 428) to survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 428) to survey the gradient boundary along the Red River in the States of Oklahoma and Texas, 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2 Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit.

February 7, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Budd (for himself, Ms. Adams , Mr. Jones , Mr. Walker , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Holding , Mr. McHenry , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Rouzer , and Mr. Price of North Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In.

Whereas Joseph Mcneil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four; Whereas the Greensboro Four Sit-In was in response to the brutal killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till; Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the Woolworth Lunch Counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960; Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South; Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women’s College; Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black; Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests; Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the Greensboro Four and acknowledges their contribution to the Civil Rights Movement, and recognizes the significance of the Greensboro Four as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the Civil Rights Movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC); (2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; and (3) encourages all States to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in North Carolina, and the country as a whole.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 101 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Brady of Texas (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $17,940,692 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,954,346 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $8,986,346 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Castro of Texas (for himself, Mr. Doggett , Mr. Nadler , and Mr. Soto ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate actions by United States Customs and Border Protection in apparent violation of judicial orders.

Whereas the United States Constitution grants separate authorities to the legislative branch (Article I), executive branch (Article II), and judicial branch (Article III) to create three equal branches of Government; Whereas the judicial review of executive actions is a bedrock principle of our Government; Whereas the President issued Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977) entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States on January 27, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as E.O. 13769 ); Whereas E.O. 13769, among other provision, suspended entry into the United States for any citizen from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen for a period of 90 days, indefinitely prohibited entry by any citizen from Syria, and suspended the entry of any refugee from any country for a period of 90 days; Whereas the United States Customs and Border Protection (hereinafter referred to as CBP ), within the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for screening international travelers at all United States ports of entry; Whereas several U.S. district courts have decreed a national stay of E.O. 13769 prohibiting the implementation of certain aspects of the Executive order; Whereas numerous media outlets have reported that CBP personnel may have violated the court orders by continuing to enforce E.O. 13769 that was the subject of the judicial stay; Whereas the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General is reviewing DHS’s adherence to court orders and allegations of individual misconduct on the part of DHS personnel ; Whereas CBP personnel must follow all court orders and not doing so would create a constitutional crisis requiring censure of the President; and Whereas the Department of Justice has a duty to investigate whether CBP personnel violated the court orders at the direction of the President: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice should appoint an independent counsel to investigate whether the President or his staff directed, or knew about and failed to prevent, United States Customs and Border Protection activities that violated, or consciously circumvented and nullified the efficacy of, judicial orders designed to stay E.O. 13769.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Conaway submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $11,437,516 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,699,667.50 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $5,737,848.50 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 104 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Sires , Mr. Castro of Texas , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Keating , Ms. Titus , Ms. Lee , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Vela , Mr. Polis , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Cicilline , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Cuellar , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Ellison , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Cohen , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States–Mexico partnership.

Whereas the United States–Mexico partnership is extremely important to citizens in both countries on a daily basis; Whereas when President Barack Obama left office on January 20, 2017, he left behind a relationship with Mexico and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto that was stronger than ever; Whereas, on July 25, 2016, President Obama stated, From our shared security to climate change, Mexico is a critical partner and is critically important to our own well-being. We’re not just strategic and economic partners, we’re also neighbors, and we’re friends, and we’re family including millions of Americans that are connected to Mexico by ties of culture and of language. And that’s why, as President, I’ve worked to deepen the partnership between our two nations. ; Whereas the United States and Mexico launched the High Level Economic Dialogue on September 20, 2013, to help advance United States–Mexico economic and commercial priorities to promote mutual economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness; Whereas Presidents George W. Bush and Felipe Calderón established the Mérida Initiative in 2007, which enabled a new level of security cooperation between the United States and Mexico; Whereas, on September 5, 2001, President George W. Bush stated that the United States has no more important relationship in the world than the one we have with Mexico. ; Whereas the January 19, 2017, extradition of drug kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzmán to New York was a major victory for both countries that never would have been possible without a robust United States–Mexico partnership; Whereas the construction of a wall along the 2,000-mile southern border and demands that the Mexican Government pay for it are counterproductive and inconsistent with United States values; Whereas Mexican-Americans make an important contribution to the United States day in and day out and deserve to be valued and not disparaged; and Whereas the United States and Mexico are close friends and allies with deep person-to-person, family, and cultural ties: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its strong commitment to the United States–Mexico partnership; and (2) encourages the President to prioritize a United States–Mexico relationship based on mutual respect.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Nunes (for himself and Mr. Schiff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $12,100,000 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $6,050,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $6,050,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 107 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mr. Roe of Tennessee (for himself and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $7,958,062 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,979,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $3,979,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2017 Mrs. Walorski submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel.

Whereas the House of Representatives supports the long-standing position of the United States Government to insist on the resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict through direct negotiations between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives has long appropriated United States taxpayer funds to facilitate a negotiated solution between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives believes the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to seek legitimacy for unilateral statehood through international institutions is toxic to the prospects of a negotiated solution with Israel; Whereas the term “lawfare” means the abuse of law to achieve political and military means and has as its goals the delegitimization of the sovereignty of democratic states and the obstruction of democracies to fight against and defeat terrorism; Whereas the House of Representatives believes that the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to consider and potentially seek legal action against Israel through the International Criminal Court is a politically motivated action designed to put political pressure on Israel outside the context of direct negotiations, weaken Israel’s sovereignty, and hinder Israel’s ability to fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives believes the Palestinian Authority policy constitutes an act of lawfare; Whereas the use of lawfare is a national security danger to all democracies, including the United States and its democratic allies, who engage their militaries to defend their sovereignty and fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives views the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to use lawfare against Israel as a dangerous precedent that threatens the national security of the United States and its democratic allies; and Whereas the United States Congress passed the American Service Members Protection Act, which became law on August 2, 2002, that protects United States citizens and allied persons by protecting them from the jurisdiction, investigation, arrest, detainment, prosecution or imprisonment by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives views lawfare as a threat to United States military activities abroad and those of the United States democratic allies, and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation’s best interests.