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IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2018 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Norcross ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Whereas natural gas demand in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman is projected to continue to outpace production; Whereas yearly per capita electricity consumption is expected to increase dramatically across GCC member countries; Whereas the value of new energy-related construction contracts are to exceed $23 billion in 2018, with the total value of current contracts reportedly over $200 billion; Whereas, in 2006, GCC member countries expressed an interest in the peaceful use of nuclear energy; Whereas GCC member countries have already signed nuclear agreements with numerous other countries; Whereas the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China are actively marketing their respective nuclear technologies to GCC member countries; Whereas United States nuclear technology, nonproliferation, and safety standards are the best in the world; Whereas the United States has agreements with only one of the six GCC member countries pertaining to peaceful civilian nuclear cooperation; and Whereas the six GCC member countries are signatories to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the need for a strategy to promote the peaceful use of United States energy in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries; (2) recognizes the national security threat of Russian or Chinese dominance of nuclear power in the Gulf region, including decades of negative influence over regional nuclear energy safety, security, and nonproliferation; (3) encourages the President to ensure United States commercial opportunity to supply the developing energy markets of GCC member countries; and (4) recommends the Department of State aggressively pursue agreements for peaceful cooperation with GCC member countries pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2152 ), which supports the nuclear nonproliferation regime and provides opportunity for United States industry.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 796 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 22, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–66. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 6. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than March 23, 2018, such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 134 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 796 [Report No. 115–614] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22 (legislative day, March 21), 2018 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-66. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018 — (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 6. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than March 23, 2018, such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution.

March 22 (legislative day, March 21), 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2018 Mr. Cooper submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to replace the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.

1. Replacement of Speaker at beginning of second session in case of significant Federal budget deficit (a) Replacement Rule I of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Replacement of Speaker at beginning of second session 13. (a) On the first day of the second session of a Congress, the position of Speaker shall be declared vacant and the individual who served as Speaker as of the last day of the first session of the Congress shall not be eligible to serve as Speaker in the second session if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit. (b) For purposes of this clause, a fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit if the total estimated outlays of the Government for the fiscal year exceeded the total estimated receipts for that fiscal year by an amount equal to or greater than 5 percent of the gross domestic product for the United States for that fiscal year. (c) Paragraph (a) shall not apply if the House determines that the significant Federal budget deficit for a fiscal year was attributable to a national emergency or a recession. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 22, 2018 Mr. Garrett 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) 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. 811 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 11, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–67 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. (a) It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 12, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Debate on such a motion shall be extended to four hours. (b) The Chair may postpone further consideration of a motion considered pursuant to subsection (a) to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 137 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 811 [Report No. 115–629] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2018 Mr. Buck , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-67 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. (a) It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 12, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Debate on such a motion shall be extended to four hours. (b) The Chair may postpone further consideration of a motion considered pursuant to subsection (a) to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

April 10, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2018 Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Payne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , and Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Whereas an estimated 164,690 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018 adding to the estimated more than 2,900,000 men currently living with prostate cancer in the United States; Whereas approximately 15 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime and prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men in the United States; Whereas African-American males suffer from a 60-percent higher incidence of prostate cancer than White males and have an almost 250-percent higher mortality rate than White males; Whereas certain veterans populations may have nearly twice the incidence of prostate cancer as the general population of the United States; Whereas there are a number of options available to men to treat prostate cancer, including radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and a radical prostatectomy; Whereas many men who undertake these treatment options for their prostate cancer will experience significant side effects including incontinence and impotence; Whereas the side effects of prostate treatment can negatively affect a prostate cancer survivor’s quality of life and contribute to depression and anxiety; Whereas the spouse or partner of the prostate cancer survivor is emotionally impacted as the intimacy of the relationship can become strained; Whereas prostate cancer survivors suffering from the side effects of treatment deserve access to the prosthetic urologic interventions and reconstructive surgeries that can restore the patient to a physical state similar to that prior to the prostate cancer treatment; Whereas the need for these urologic restoration products can also be a last line of intervention for patients suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis; and Whereas Medicare and the Veterans’ Administration currently cover medical devices such as artificial urinary sphincters and penile prosthesis: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should protect Medicare or Veterans’ Administration benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence that result from treatment for prostate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis and that any such coverage decisions should be based on data and made after careful review by medical experts with a critical eye toward the impact of coverage decisions on the Medicare and Veterans’ Administration populations.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2018 Mr. Tipton (for himself, Mr. Coffman , Mr. Pearce , and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that defense appropriations bills should be considered only as stand-alone measures.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that general appropriations bills for defense should be considered in the House only as stand-alone measures.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 814 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 11, 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 the Judiciary : Mr. Rothfus.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 815 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2018 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel and the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem.

Whereas the United States was the first country to recognize the State of Israel in 1948; Whereas Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in 1949; Whereas the United States stood behind Israel during the Six Day War in 1967; Whereas the United States rushed military aid in an airlift called Operation Nickel Grass to help Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973; Whereas in 1979, President Carter hosted the signing of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt; Whereas the United States and Israel entered into an early free trade agreement in 1985; Whereas in 1991 during the Gulf War, Israel bravely sustained consistent bombardment, with United States assistance; Whereas in 1993, President Clinton hosted Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for the signing of a Declaration of Principles on Interim Palestinian Self-government; Whereas the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, enacted on November 8, 1995, recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; and Whereas in 2009, President Bush addressed the Israeli Knesset, noting that Israel has raised a modern society in the Promised Land, a light unto the nations that preserves the legacy of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob , and built a mighty democracy that will endure forever and can always count on the United States of America to be at your side : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the State of Israel for maintaining friendly and meaningful relations with the United States over the past 70 years; (2) recognizes Israel as a strong and stable democracy in the region; (3) salutes the deep security relationship between the United States and Israel; (4) encourages other countries with diplomatic relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem; and (5) commends the Trump Administration for its December 6, 2017, proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the United States embassy to Jerusalem on the anniversary of Israeli independence.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 816 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 11, 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 Rules: Mrs. Torres.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 822 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2018 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Hollingsworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 12, 2018, as Reman Day .

Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sold, leased, used, worn, or nonfunctional product or part is returned to a same-as-when-new or better condition, from both a quality and performance perspective, through a controlled, reproducible, and sustainable process; Whereas remanufacturing has been recognized by leading universities, research institutions, and manufacturers around the world as the highest form of recycling, by reducing greenhouse gas production, saving energy, and reclaiming end-of-life products; Whereas by encouraging businesses, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to celebrate Reman Day, 2018, we can further promote remanufacturing as environmentally friendly and economically efficient; and Whereas, to focus the Nation’s attention on the benefits of remanufacturing, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations have joined together to celebrate Reman Day and are encouraging colleagues, friends, families, and communities to learn more about the benefits of remanufactured products: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Reman Day .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2018 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Levin , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Trott , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Upton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Opposing the detention and deportation of Iraqi Chaldean Christians.

Whereas the United States has traditionally had an important role as a safe harbor for persecuted religious minorities; Whereas the Trump Administration has pledged to prioritize the defense of persecuted minorities in the Middle East and around the world; Whereas the United States Congress and the Department of State have recognized that genocide has been committed against the religious minorities of Iraq; Whereas Chaldean Christians represent a significant religious minority in Iraq; Whereas the Chaldean community of Iraq faces active persecution by both state and nonstate actors; Whereas the Department of Homeland Security has detained several hundred Chaldeans living in the United States for possible deportation to Iraq; Whereas any Chaldean deported to Iraq will be subject to discrimination, violent persecution, and possibly death; and Whereas the Chaldean community represents a vibrant and important part of United States culture and society: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) opposes the detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldeans; and (2) urges President Donald Trump to use his executive authority and discretion to defer deportation for Iraqi Chaldeans living in the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2018 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. DelBene , and Mrs. Love ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and supporting policies that address the causes and effects of climate change.

Whereas the outdoor recreation economy generates $887,000,000,000 in consumer spending annually and supports 7,600,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas conservation of our land, water, and climate are important principles of responsible environmental stewardship; Whereas the United States Global Change Research Program recently reported the Earth’s temperatures are increasing and that the last 3 years have been the warmest in recorded history, resulting in rising ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, dramatic glacier melt, shorter winter seasons, reduced snowpack, and an increase in extreme weather in the United States; Whereas this increase in average temperatures threatens ecosystems, wildlife, and habitat across the United States and negatively impacts outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, skiing, rafting, bird watching, climbing, and other activities, due to impacts on the environment and the health of people in the United States; Whereas natural disasters across the United States are becoming increasingly devastating, as exemplified through recent hurricanes and wildfires and increasing threats and prevalence of droughts, impacting the health of communities and economies; Whereas the impacts of climate change will increasingly threaten communities, economies, land, and water, unless addressed through mitigation and adaptation efforts; Whereas the impacts of climate change cause supply chain and operations disruptions, affecting the outdoor industry’s ability to manufacture, distribute, and sell products; and Whereas implementing policy solutions that address carbon emissions, clean energy, and climate change adaptation and mitigation can support a more stable climate and new economy that supports local communities, economies, and vulnerable populations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the harmful impact of climate change on the lands, waters, and ecosystems used for outdoor recreation; (2) acknowledges the related impacts on communities and economies that depend on outdoor recreation; and (3) supports policies at the Federal, State, and local level that address the causes and effects of climate change by promoting conservation of our land and water, while supporting urban and rural populations, sustaining tourism-focused communities, and growing the economy of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 827 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2018 Mr. Correa (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Ms. Norton , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Marino , Mr. Foster , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Visclosky , and Ms. Sánchez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as National Donate Life Month .

Whereas, in April 2018, over 114,000 individuals were on the official waiting list managed for organ donation by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (referred to in this preamble as the national transplant waiting list ); Whereas, in 2017, 34,770 transplant procedures were performed with organs from 10,286 deceased donors and 6,187 living donors, yet 6,081 candidates for transplantation died while waiting for an organ transplant; Whereas on average, 20 people die each day while waiting for an organ donation; Whereas over 138,000,000 people in the United States are registered to be organ and tissue donors, yet the demand for donated organs outweighs the supply of organs made available each day; Whereas, in 2017, a record was set for the number of organ transplants performed in a single year, yet every 10 minutes, 1 person is added to the national transplant waiting list; Whereas an organ donation from a single deceased donor can benefit up to 8 individuals; Whereas a living donor can donate a kidney or a portion of a lung or the liver to save the life of another individual; and Whereas April is traditionally recognized as National Donate Life Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month; (2) supports promoting awareness of organ donation by increasing public awareness; (3) encourages States, localities, and territories of the United States to support the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month by issuing a proclamation to designate National Donate Life Month ; (4) commends each individual who— (A) is a registered organ donor who may have a positive impact on the life of another individual; or (B) indicates a wish to become an organ donor; (5) acknowledges the grief of families who face the loss of loved ones and commends the families who, in their grief, choose to donate the organs of deceased family members; (6) recognizes the generous contribution made by each living individual who has donated an organ to save the life of another individual; (7) acknowledges the advances in medical technology that have enabled organ transplantation with organs donated by living individuals to become a viable treatment option for an increasing number of patients; (8) commends the medical professionals and organ transplantation experts who have worked to improve the process of living organ donation and increase the number of living donors; and (9) salutes each individual who has helped to give the gift of life by supporting, promoting, and encouraging organ donation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 830 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 17, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–68 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 139 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 830 [Report No. 115–640] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2018 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-68 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 16, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 831 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 18, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any bill specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such bill are waived. The respective amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in each such bill shall be considered as adopted. Each such bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. (b) The bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. 3. (a) In the engrossment of H.R. 5444, the Clerk shall— (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2901, H.R. 5437, H.R. 5438, H.R. 5439, H.R. 5440, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5445, and H.R. 5446; (2) add the respective texts of all the bills specified in paragraph (1), as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 5444; (3) conform the title of H.R. 5444 to reflect the addition to the engrossment of the text of all the bills specified in paragraph (1) that have passed the House; (4) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (5) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment. (b) Upon the addition to the engrossment of H.R. 5444 of the text of the bills specified in subsection (a)(1) that have passed the House, such bills shall be laid on the table.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 140 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 831 [Report No. 115–641] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2018 Mr. Newhouse , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any bill specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such bill are waived. The respective amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in each such bill shall be considered as adopted. Each such bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. (b) The bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. 3. (a) In the engrossment of H.R. 5444, the Clerk shall— (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2901, H.R. 5437, H.R. 5438, H.R. 5439, H.R. 5440, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5445, and H.R. 5446; (2) add the respective texts of all the bills specified in paragraph (1), as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 5444; (3) conform the title of H.R. 5444 to reflect the addition to the engrossment of the text of all the bills specified in paragraph (1) that have passed the House; (4) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (5) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment. (b) Upon the addition to the engrossment of H.R. 5444 of the text of the bills specified in subsection (a)(1) that have passed the House, such bills shall be laid on the table.

April 16, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 832 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2018 Mrs. Handel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2018, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2018, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 833 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 17, 2018 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 Natural Resources: Ms. Velázquez. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lamb (to rank immediately after Ms. Rosen). Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Lamb (to rank immediately after Mr. Correa).

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 836 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2018 Mr. Himes (for himself, Ms. Norton , and Mr. Tipton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 24, 2018, as National Business Traveler Day .

Whereas business travelers represent a vital component to the economic health of the United States economy today and in the future; Whereas business travel comprises an estimated $424 billion annual share of the United States gross domestic product; Whereas two million business trips are taken each day in the United States; Whereas close to half of all business travelers are women and 73 percent are under the age of 55; Whereas business travelers are significantly affected by travel problems such as changing weather, equipment malfunction, and routine delays and cancellations; Whereas business travelers are often more sensitive to efficiency, timetables, and consistency of service than leisure travelers; Whereas an estimated 70 percent of business travelers work for companies that have no policies on supplier usage, resulting in such business travelers making their own travel purchases for air, hotel, and ground transportation, and often needing to fend for themselves when problems occur during travel; and Whereas this segment of business travel is experiencing an annual growth rate of 6 percent: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Business Traveler Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Business Traveler Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 837 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2018 Ms. McSally (for herself, Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Poliquin , Mr. Jones , Mr. Knight , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Norman , Mr. Hurd , Ms. Adams , Mr. Payne , Mr. Lipinski , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Turner , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Cook , Mr. Walker , Mr. Olson , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Honoring Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of Southwest Flight 1380 for their bravery, knowledge, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.

Whereas, on April 17, 2018, Captain Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults piloted Southwest Flight 1380, destined for Dallas, Texas, from New York’s LaGuardia Airport; Whereas 149 people were on board Flight 1380, 144 passengers and five crew members; Whereas Flight 1380 suffered an in-flight failure of its left engine approximately twenty minutes after takeoff, sending shrapnel into the fuselage; Whereas seven passengers were injured and the life of Jennifer Riordan, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was tragically lost during the accident; Whereas Riordan is survived by two children and her husband, Michael Riordan; Whereas, on April 17, 2018, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said in a statement that Riordan’s death is a “tremendous and tragic loss” and “her leadership and philanthropic efforts made [Albuquerque] a better place every day and she will be terribly missed”; Whereas, the co-pilot of Flight 1380, Darren Ellisor, was an Air Force pilot for more than 10 years before joining Southwest Airlines; Whereas Captain Shults’s experience and quick thinking allowed her to successfully complete an emergency landing at the Philadelphia International Airport, saving the lives of every passenger except for Riordan and avoiding any casualties on the ground; Whereas, after making a safe emergency landing, Captain Shults entered the cabin to speak to each of the passengers personally; Whereas Captain Shults was one of the first female fighter pilots in the Navy’s history and one of the first women to fly F/A–18 Hornets; Whereas, although she was never allowed to fly in combat, she became an aggressor pilot and an instructor; Whereas a friend of Captain Shults said that her military training prepared her for this moment, “those are the kinds of people you want as pilots,” and “that’s what she does, and she’s good at it”; and Whereas, thanks to the calmness, courage, heroism, and experience demonstrated by Captain Shults and the crew of Southwest Flight 1380, 148 lives were saved and countless others were spared: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of Flight 1380 for their courage and heroism; (2) praises Captain Tammie Jo Shults not only for her commitment to the safety of the passengers on her plane, but for her determination to further women’s role in military and commercial aviation; and (3) mourns the loss of Jennifer Riordan and expresses its condolences to her family.