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IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 838 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 24, 2018 RESOLUTION Honoring the life of First Lady Barbara Bush.

Whereas Barbara Pierce was born on June 8, 1925, in New York City; Whereas Barbara Pierce became engaged to George Herbert Walker Bush and, while awaiting his return from combat during World War II, supported the war effort by working at a nuts and bolts factory in Port Chester, New York; Whereas Barbara Bush was married to President George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and together they had 2 daughters, 4 sons, 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; Whereas as Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush became a passionate champion for family literacy and published C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life , which raised $100,000 for Literacy Volunteers of America and Laubach Literacy Action; Whereas, in January of 1983, Barbara Bush joined the board of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and worked with Dr. Louis Sullivan to help raise $10 million for the school’s first capital campaign; Whereas First Lady Barbara Bush founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy in 1989, and over the course of 30 years raised more than $110 million to support family literacy programs in every State across America; Whereas while serving as First Lady, Barbara Bush visited facilities for AIDS victims and held infected babies and hugged adults, and in so doing, helped erase the stigma of that disease; Whereas, in 1991, Barbara Bush and other advocates worked for the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991, which created the National Institute for Literacy and permitted the use of libraries and other municipal property as evening literacy centers for adults; Whereas after leaving the White House, Barbara Bush continued to support a broad range of important organizations and causes, including AmeriCares, the Mayo Clinic Foundation, the Leukemia Society of America, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Boys & Girls Club of America; Whereas three primary schools and two middle schools in Texas have been named for Barbara Bush, along with an elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, the Barbara Bush Library in Harris County, Texas, and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine; Whereas Barbara Bush shares the rare distinction with Abigail Adams of being both a wife to, and mother of, a President of the United States, and is also the mother of a Governor of Florida and a Governor of Texas; and Whereas Barbara Bush was a truly great American, First and Second Lady of the United States, literacy advocate, author, mother, and Ganny : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its sympathies to the family of Barbara Bush; and (2) honors the life of First Lady Barbara Bush and her contribution to the United States of America.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 840 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2018 Mr. Chabot (for himself, Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Adams , Mr. Blum , Mr. Brat , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Comer , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Evans , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Knight , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Norman , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Comstock , Ms. Titus , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Ms. Eshoo , and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Whereas a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 29,600,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.9 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ nearly 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute 97.7 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses are responsible for creating nearly 62 percent of new jobs; Whereas every congressional district in the United States contains a small business; and Whereas April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; (2) supports the designation of National Small Business Week ; (3) recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed; and (4) supports efforts to— (A) encourage consumers to utilize small businesses; and (B) increase awareness of the value of small businesses and the impact small businesses have on the economy of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 841 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2018 Mr. Loebsack (for himself and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, through April 27, 2018, as Skills for Today Week to honor educators and organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip all learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, college, and life success.

Whereas students need skills that reflect today’s workforce demands so that they can earn a living wage and contribute to maintaining United States competitiveness; Whereas employers need a highly skilled workforce to keep up with the fast pace of change in business today; Whereas United States executives say they need a workforce equipped with skills beyond the traditional three Rs of reading, writing, and arithmetic if they are to grow their businesses and organizations in the 21st century; Whereas learning takes place throughout life in many places and spaces; Whereas from birth through their careers, learners need a broad range of experiences that develop their skills, dispositions, and abilities to succeed; Whereas a strong foundation for success is rooted in learning that happens in and out of school; Whereas 21st-century learning environments and opportunities are essential to prepare all students for the challenges of workforce, college, and life success in the 21st century and beyond, as well as ensure ongoing innovation in our economy and the health of our democracy; and Whereas all learners need and deserve 21st-century learning opportunities to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders, workers, and citizens: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the vital role of educators, schools, and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 21st-century learning, including preparing students for success after graduation; (2) supports the designation of Skills for Today Week ; (3) recognizes the importance of 21st-century learning and equipping learners with the communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity skills they need for success after graduation; and (4) supports and encourages schools, States, community organizations, businesses, and other leaders to work collaboratively to ensure all students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 844 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 25, 2018 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services : Mr. Mitchell.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 846 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2018 Mr. Conaway submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Whereas the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are highly valued allies of the United States, and they have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to advancing our mutual interests as well as those of the NATO Alliance; Whereas, Operation Atlantic Resolve is a series of exercises and coordinating efforts demonstrating the United States commitment to its European partners and allies, including the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with the shared goal of peace and stability in the region; Whereas, Operation Atlantic Resolve strengthens communication and understanding, and is an important effort to deter Russian aggression in the region; Whereas through Operation Atlantic Resolve, the European Deterrence Initiative undertakes exercises, training, and rotational presence necessary to reassure and integrate our allies, including the Baltic countries, into a common defense framework; Whereas all three Baltic countries contributed to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, sending troops and operating with few caveats; and Whereas the Baltic countries continue to commit resources and troops to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for the principle of collective defense in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty for our NATO allies, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; (2) supports the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as their internationally recognized borders, and expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by the Russian Federation near their borders and airspace; (3) expresses concern over and condemns subversive and destabilizing activities by the Russian Federation within the Baltic countries; and (4) encourages the Administration to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and supports the efforts of their Governments to provide for the defense of their people and sovereign territory.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 847 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2018 Mr. Conaway submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.

Whereas Georgia is a valued friend of the United States and has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both countries, including the deployment of Georgian forces as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas the European Deterrence Initiative builds the partnership capacity of Georgia so it can work more closely with the United States and NATO, as well as provide for its own defense; Whereas in addition to the European Deterrence Initiative, Georgia’s participation in the NATO initiative Partnership for Peace is paramount to interoperability with the United States and NATO, and establishing a more peaceful environment in the region; and Whereas despite the losses suffered, as a NATO partner of ISAF, Georgia is committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan with the fourth-largest contingent on the ground: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms United States support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders, and does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by the Russian Federation; and (2) supports continued cooperation between the United States and Georgia and the efforts of the Government of Georgia to provide for the defense of its people and sovereign territory.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2018 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Correa , Mr. Peters , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Takano , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Cárdenas , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Coffman , Ms. Bordallo , and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 43rd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April or the Fall of Saigon , which is observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States each year; Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side-by-side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese Government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 43rd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 43 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2018 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Delaney , Ms. DelBene , Ms. Esty of Connecticut , Ms. Hanabusa , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Norton , Mr. Rush , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Schiff , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Office of Technology Assessment should be reestablished.

Whereas the Office of Technology Assessment (hereinafter referred to as OTA ) was created in 1972 to provide Members of Congress and congressional committees with objective analysis of increasingly complex scientific and technical issues faced by our country; Whereas for over 20 years and 11 sessions of Congress, the OTA produced trustworthy, nonpartisan technical reports on issues as far ranging as nuclear arms control, electronic health records, and oil and shale technologies; Whereas the expertise provided by the OTA saved taxpayers billions of dollars by identifying cost-effective areas for future investment and avoiding wasting money on technologies and policies that did not and could not work; Whereas the OTA contributed to the security and economic growth of our Nation by providing timely and forward looking analysis of technological threats and opportunities; Whereas it is frequently necessary for Members of Congress to make informed policy decisions about rapidly changing technologies that are often outside their technical areas of expertise; Whereas in the 20 years since Congress has suspended appropriations for the OTA, the United States has missed significant opportunities for reallocating Federal spending to better align with current and future technological reality; and Whereas 90 organizations came together to call for the OTA to be funded once again by Congress: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the legislative process would greatly benefit from once again having an office dedicated to giving nonpartisan, technical advice to Congress; (2) the Office of Technology Assessment represents a cost-effective improvement to the governance of the United States; and (3) funding should be restored for the Office of Technology Assessment.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2018 Ms. Pingree (for herself and Mr. Poliquin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing the Independent Transportation Network of America on the occasion of providing 1,000,000 rides to older and visually challenged people of the United States.

Whereas the number of people in the United States aged 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46,000,000 today to almost 100,000,000 by the year 2060, when people of the United States aged 65 or older will represent nearly a quarter of the total population of the United States; Whereas transportation is necessary for access to the basic necessities of life and most people in the United States outlive their decision to stop driving by more than a decade; Whereas 3 out of 4 older people in the United States live in rural and suburban communities that lack the density for traditional transportation solutions; Whereas the scarcity of transportation for older people in the United States leads to social isolation, diminishing quality of life, limited access to health care services, and a strain on families and caregivers; Whereas the Independent Transportation Network of America (referred to in this preamble as ITNAmerica ) is a nonprofit transportation network company that integrates social capital through volunteerism and local community support with traditional capital to increase the resources available to meet the mobility needs of older people, visually challenged people, and the families of older and visually challenged people; Whereas the average age of ITNAmerica riders is 84, and 58 percent of riders are 85 years and older; Whereas ITNAmerica has built Rides in Sight, a searchable, online database of all senior transportation services in the United States, with 15,000 services catalogued, and offers it to the public as a free service; and Whereas ITNAmerica has provided 1,000,000 rides to older and visually challenged people in the United States and, of those rides— (1) 40 percent were for the purpose of obtaining health care services; (2) 21 percent were for people who are visually challenged; and (3) 44 percent have been provided by volunteer drivers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the volunteers and staff of the Independent Transportation Network of America in communities across the United States for the 1,000,000 rides they have provided to older and visually challenged people, their families, and their communities; (2) recognizes the Independent Transportation Network of America as a nonprofit transportation network company that serves the common good and has helped people remain in their own homes and communities after they can no longer drive safely; and (3) anticipates many more millions of rides in the future as the Independent Transportation Network of America helps to meet the mobility needs of older and visually challenged people and the needs of small and rural communities across the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 852 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2018 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Pocan , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 3, 2018, as a National Day of Reason and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas the application of reason has proven to offer hope for human survival upon Earth, improving conditions within the universe, and cultivating intelligent, moral, and ethical interactions among people and their environments; Whereas those who wrote the Constitution, the basic document for governing the affairs of humankind within the United States, based it upon principles delineated within the philosophies distinguishing the historical Age of Reason; Whereas most citizens of the United States purport to value reason and its application; Whereas it is the duty and responsibility of every citizen to promote the development and application of reason; and Whereas May 3, 2018, would be an appropriate date to designate as a National Day of Reason : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason ; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to join in observing this day and focusing upon the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems and for the welfare of humankind.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 853 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2018 Mr. Takano submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Calling upon the people of the United States to recognize International Chart Day on April 26, 2018, in celebration of charts and infographics of all types.

Whereas charts have been around for hundreds of years as a tool to translate complex information; Whereas charts and infographics give users the ability to provide information through a variety of means, such as line graphs, bar graphs, data maps, Venn diagrams, scat­ter­plots, pie charts, and histograms; Whereas charts, when properly employed, appeal to the brain’s ability to process perceptual features and unearth patterns and trends that large amounts of data often hide; Whereas celebrated Western innovators have embraced the power of charts and statistics to advance and improve social and cultural conditions, including nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale, economist and pie chart inventor William Playfair, epidemiologist Dr. John Snow, who used maps to solve the riddle of the 1854 Broad Street cholera outbreak, and American scholar Edward Tufte; Whereas a chart with a complete set of data is an effective tool for dispelling common misconceptions; Whereas a public that is able to effectively assess quantitative information will be less susceptible to misinformation campaigns; Whereas a properly sourced and labeled chart allows consumers to validate the data for themselves, and potentially extrapolate more information as they adjust the data boundaries; Whereas in almost every profession, from teaching to engineering to plumbing to healing, charts are used to share information quickly and efficiently; Whereas roughly 6,500 languages are spoken in the world, and visual forms of information can interpret knowledge with minimal use of a common language; and Whereas Congress has effectively used charts on the floor of the House of Representatives and Senate to support positions on policy: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the efforts to celebrate charts and infographics; (2) encourages the public to use charts to become smarter consumers of information; (3) recognizes the hard work of the infographic-creating community to provide the public with alternative means of absorbing knowledge, news, and information; and (4) calls upon the people of the United States to recognize International Chart Day .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 855 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2018 Ms. Jayapal (for herself, Mr. Hoyer , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Heck , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Cole , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Dingell , and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum.

Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the history, culture, and art of the Nordic nations; Whereas Nordic people have long contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the United States; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum serves as a unique and valuable resource locally and nationwide in expanding knowledge of Nordic heritage and its impact throughout the U.S.; Whereas Nordic history, art, and culture will be even more vibrant and accessible when the Nordic Heritage Museum opens its new state-of-the-art museum in 2018; Whereas the State of Washington, King County, the Nordic Council (comprised of Nordic nations), the national museums of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, and many private individuals have partnered to provide funds and exhibits for the new Nordic Heritage Museum; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is a significant resource in preserving and celebrating the immigrant Nordic culture, art, and history; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the U.S. that exists for the exclusive purpose of preserving, interpreting, and providing education about Nordic culture and heritage; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum promotes valuable international relations with the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden; and Whereas it is appropriate to designate the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum of Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 858 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2018 Mr. Castro of Texas (for himself, Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Hurd , Mr. Doggett , and Mr. Cuellar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Antonio, Texas.

Whereas the Payaya Indians first made their home in present day San Antonio and played an integral role in its founding and culture; Whereas, on May 1, 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero was established by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares; Whereas since its founding, San Antonio has become the second largest city in Texas with a population of more than 1.5 million people; Whereas San Antonio has developed into a rich and diverse city steeped in history, as evidenced by its classification as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site; Whereas San Antonio is known as Military City USA, home to Joint Base San Antonio, which is made up of Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Camp Bullis, proudly contributing to America’s national security and prosperity around the world; Whereas San Antonio has established itself on the world’s stage and enjoys relationships with 11 sister cities throughout the world—in Mexico, Spain, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Namibia, Germany, and Taiwan; and Whereas the people of San Antonio have made invaluable contributions and achievements in the areas of medicine, art, music, gastronomy, sport, law, education, literature, and government: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Antonio, Texas; (2) celebrates the contributions San Antonians have made to Texas and the Nation; and (3) honors the sacrifices of all those who have made San Antonio, Texas, a world-class city.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 859 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2018 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Moulton , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Yarmuth , Ms. Lee , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Matsui , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Katko , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Nolan , Mr. MacArthur , Ms. Shea-Porter , Ms. Norton , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Moore , Mr. Pallone , and Ms. Pingree ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.

Whereas senior volunteers provide much needed services to their communities, neighbors, and friends; Whereas Senior Corps, through the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companions programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to 220,000 Americans aged 55 and above and recruits thousands of additional community volunteers; Whereas for more than five decades, RSVP volunteers, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions have played an important role in strengthening communities by contributing their experience, knowledge, and accomplishments to: help their neighbors recover from natural and man-made disasters, provide nutrition services, mentor and tutor schoolchildren, support veterans and military families, and provide respite care to caregivers; Whereas last year, Senior Corps volunteers provided 54,000,000 hours of direct service through more than 25,000 nonprofit, educational, and faith-based community groups nationwide; Whereas structured volunteering by older Americans keeps them active, healthy, and engaged; helps our communities by solving local problems; helps our Nation by saving taxpayer dollars, reducing health care costs, and strengthening our democracy; and helps seniors to live independent and productive lives; Whereas the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs have proven to be cost-effective ways to engage Americans age 55 and over in volunteer service that meets pressing community needs; Whereas the United States should expand senior volunteer service opportunities to take advantage of the talents and experiences of the 10,000 baby boomers who are retiring today and will do so every day for the next 20 years; Whereas at a time of mounting social need and growing interest in service by older Americans, the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to harness the talents of 55-plus volunteers to address community challenges; and Whereas the week of April 29 through May 5, 2018, should be designated as National Senior Corps Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week; and (2) supports adequately funding the proven programs of the Senior Corps programs and growing them, if possible.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 862 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2018 Mr. Garrett (for himself, Mr. Polis , and Mr. Buck ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of legislation in the House unless the text of the legislation which will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Review Every Act Diligently in Total Resolution or the READ IT Resolution . 2. Prohibiting consideration of text of legislation until completion of mandatory minimum review period Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered has been publicly available in electronic form for the mandatory minimum review period. (b) The application of paragraph (a) to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report may not be waived other than by a resolution approved by the House which consists solely of the following text: That clause 13(a) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives shall not apply to _____ , with the blank space filled in with the number of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report involved. (c) In this clause, the mandatory minimum review period with respect to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report is the period— (1) which begins with the first hour beginning after the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered is first made publicly available in electronic form; and (2) which consists of a number of minutes equal to two times the number of pages of the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered. .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 865 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2018 Mr. Takano (for himself, Mr. Langevin , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Moore , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. McNerney , and Mr. Smith of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Honoring Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22d Poet Laureate of the United States and recognizing her great accomplishments.

Whereas Tracy K. Smith was born April 16, 1972, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and raised in Fairfield, California; Whereas Tracy K. Smith earned a B.A. in English and American Literature and Afro-American studies from Harvard College in 1994; Whereas Tracy K. Smith earned a M.F.A. in creative writing from Columbia University in 1997; Whereas Tracy K. Smith is the author of four books of poetry and one of book of prose: The Body’s Question (2003), Duende (2007), Life on Mars (2011), Ordinary Light (2016), and Wade in the Water (2018); Whereas Tracy K. Smith has received numerous awards, fellowships, and other gestures of recognition, including the Cave Canem Poetry Prize, Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award, Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation Writer’s Award, James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets, Essence Magazine Literary Award, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Academy Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, Robert Creeley Award, and Columbia University’s Medal for Excellence; Whereas Tracy K. Smith has taught at Marymount Manhattan College, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Bennington College, Bread Load School of English, and currently teaches at Princeton University, serving as Director of the Creative Writing Program; Whereas Tracy K. Smith was twice appointed as Poet Laureate of the United States by the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, for the 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 terms, respectively; and Whereas Tracy K. Smith said that Poetry tells us that the world is full of wonder, revelation, consolation, and meaning. : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22d Poet Laureate of the United States; (2) recognizes the accomplishments of Tracy K. Smith; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to explore the impact that the creative arts and poetry has in their daily lives.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 868 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2018 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Upton , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Mitchell , Mr. Walberg , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Moore , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Higgins of New York , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Visclosky , Mrs. Dingell , and Mr. Collins of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 2018, as Great Lakes Week .

Whereas the Great Lakes consist of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior, and border the States of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York; Whereas the Great Lakes watershed provides habitats for numerous fascinating species of wildlife, including moose, Canada lynch, river otter, bald eagle, herring gull, northern harrier, common loon, Kirtland’s warbler, ring-necked duck, piping plover, whitefish, walleye, yellow perch, muskellunge, and brook trout; Whereas the Great Lakes have exceptional surrounding parks, forests, shorelines, and islands, which are a source of enjoyment, wonder, and recreation through swimming, hiking, picnics, boating, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching; Whereas the Great Lakes region is currently home to 27 million people and has been the ancestral home for Native American Tribes for nearly 10,000 years; Whereas the Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, with over 20 percent of the world’s fresh water supply, providing drinking water for over 40 million people and 56 billion gallons of water a day for municipal, industrial, and agricultural use; Whereas the Great Lakes are vital for the region’s economy, attracting tourism and providing transportation for goods; Whereas the Great Lakes region’s environment and economy depend on the health and well-being of the Great Lakes; and Whereas the Great Lakes are an essential part of the heritage of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Great Lakes Week ; (2) recognizes the contribution of the Great Lakes to the way of life of people in the United States; and (3) commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved and protected, through programs such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, for this generation and generations to come.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 870 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3, 2018 Mr. Rokita submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the Special Counsel assigned to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 Presidential election and related matters, and for other purposes.

Whereas Robert Mueller III has served as the Special Counsel assigned to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 Presidential election and related matters since May 17, 2017; Whereas the expenses associated with this investigation were $6.7 million in its first five months; Whereas at the established rate of spending, the investigation has likely cost the American taxpayers over $17 million; Whereas the matter of potential interference in elections by the Russian Federation has been investigated before and during the same time by other authorized powers including the Department of Justice, American intelligence agencies, and committees of both the House of Representatives and the Senate; Whereas no sanctioned investigation has found evidence of collusion between the 2016 Presidential campaign of Donald J. Trump and the Russian Federation; Whereas no charges presently introduced by Robert Mueller III have been related to collusion between a political campaign and a foreign government; and Whereas a failure to resolve this investigation swiftly and accurately threatens to question the legitimacy of future elections held in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses the need for a swift resolution into the investigation by the Special Counsel into Russian interference during the 2016 Presidential election and related matters to preserve the integrity of our democratic institutions; and (2) demands that within thirty days of the adoption of this resolution, the investigation be concluded or the Special Counsel should report to the House on the status of the investigation with an anticipated date of conclusion of the investigation to ensure that the legitimacy of future elections is not questioned.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2018 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. MacArthur , and Ms. Frankel of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 support for the designation of the week of June 2, 2018, through June 10, 2018, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Whereas over 142 million Americans go boating each year, including 71.1 million adults and 70.5 million children; Whereas the recreational boating industry contributes $121.5 billion to the national economy in direct, indirect, and induced spending, which supports over 34,000 businesses and 650,000 direct and indirect jobs in the United States; Whereas the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce has estimated that recreational boating and fishing contributes $38.2 billion to the United States gross domestic product; Whereas 95 percent of boats sold in the United States are made in the United States; Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active marine manufacturers in the United States, using materials and services contributed from all 50 States; Whereas boaters are stewards of the environment, contributing $600 million in excise taxes annually to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund which funds habitat conservation and restoration efforts, preserving our natural resources for future generations; and Whereas boating provides opportunities for families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic performance of those who participate: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Fishing and Boating Week; and (2) recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry of the United States should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy of the United States, the well-being of United States citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 873 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2018 Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 129) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom .

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the House shall resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 129) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Restoring Internet Freedom . The first reading of the joint resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. General debate shall be confined to the joint resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the joint resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the joint resolution for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the joint resolution to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports that it has come to no resolution on the joint resolution, then on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the joint resolution. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of House Joint Resolution 129.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2018 Mr. Gomez (for himself, Mr. Cummings , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Norton , Mr. Clay , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Soto , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Mr. Correa , Mr. Takano , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Thompson of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Nolan , Ms. Gabbard , Mrs. Napolitano , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Titus , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Ms. Meng , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Vela , Mr. Sires , Mr. Welch , Mr. Serrano , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Bass , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Lee , Mr. Kihuen , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Mr. Ellison , and Ms. Sánchez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain documents in the Secretary’s possession to the House of Representatives relating to the decision to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 decennial census of population.

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