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IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 689 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2018 Mr. Hudson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells.

Whereas wireless broadband brings extraordinary opportunities for economic growth and investment across every sector of the economy; Whereas wireless broadband is in the midst of a revolution to fifth generation technology that will bring about speeds estimated anywhere from 10 to 100 times faster than existing LTE wireless technology; Whereas the development and deployment of fifth generation wireless broadband will increase efficiencies for virtually every industry and economic sector of the United States economy; Whereas the broader economic benefits of fifth generation wireless broadband may include 2.2 million jobs and add roughly $420 billion in gross domestic product; Whereas the United States is competing with other countries and regions around the world to deploy fifth generation wireless broadband first to reap the greatest economic gains from this technology; Whereas cost estimates to deploy fifth generation technology across the United States exceed $300 billion; Whereas current siting regulations were designed for traditional large towers used by previous generations of technology, while fifth generation wireless technology will be enabled by a densified network of small cells; and Whereas roughly a dozen States have already enacted legislation to streamline small cell siting regulations: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation that provides Federal funds to wireless broadband providers to promote wireless broadband deployment should prioritize funds for wireless broadband providers in States that have enacted streamlined siting requirements for small cells.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 690 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2018 Mr. Lance submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards.

Whereas the broadband industry, including wireline and wireless, has invested roughly $1.6 trillion in private capital since 1996; Whereas the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included an unprecedented $7.2 billion in broadband deployment funding; Whereas there were allegations of waste and inefficiencies in ARRA grant programs; Whereas the Federal Government should not compete with the private sector in broadband access or deployment; Whereas the Federal Government should not pick winners and losers in a local broadband market by providing loans, grants, or subsidies to one provider over another; Whereas broadband internet access is the infrastructure of the 21st century and crucial to economic development; Whereas the digital divide is real for many Americans, especially in rural areas with no access to broadband; and Whereas in order to decrease the digital divide efficiently, limited Federal dollars should be focused on areas of the country unserved by broadband: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where— (1) another broadband service provider is already offering service that meets the minimum standards of the Federal Communications Commission; or (2) another broadband service provider is already leveraging Federal program funds to deploy networks and offer broadband service that will meet the minimum standards of such program.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 691 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2018 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner.

Whereas broadband brings extraordinary opportunities for economic growth and investment across multiple platforms and technologies, including wireline, wireless, and cable; Whereas broadband and related information technology add nearly $1 trillion annually to the United States economy; Whereas broadband and related communications and technology sectors support roughly 10 million American jobs; Whereas wireline, wireless, and cable broadband providers collectively invested $76 billion in 2016, and roughly $1.6 trillion since 1996; Whereas wireline, wireless, and cable broadband providers are consistently ranked among the top companies investing annually in the United States; Whereas broadband traffic over wireline, wireless, and cable technologies continues to grow at an exponential rate; and Whereas world-class communications networks will require a complementary mix of wireline, wireless, cable, and any other technology capable of transmitting voice, video, or data communications services using Internet Protocol or any successor protocol-enabled service: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that any infrastructure legislation to promote broadband internet access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 694 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 18, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion, and providing for proceedings during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 119 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 694 [Report No. 115–519] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2018 Ms. Cheney , 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. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion, and providing for proceedings during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4712) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from January 22, 2018, through January 26, 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.

January 16, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 695 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 16, 2018 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees 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 Ways and Means : Mr. LaHood.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 696 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 18, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, 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 115–55. 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. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 20, 2018. 3. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 20, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 120 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 696 [Report No. 115–520] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2018 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United States Code, to restrict the distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the United States, 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 115-55. 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. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 20, 2018. 3. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 20, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

January 17, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 699 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2018 Mr. Himes (for himself, Mr. Raskin , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Foster , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Norton , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Schiff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2018, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2018, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day ; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2018 Mr. Flores submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact.

Whereas environmental and historic reviews for broadband infrastructure cover larger swaths of land than needed to provision broadband service and networks; Whereas environmental and historic reviews add significant time and costs to the deployment of broadband networks; Whereas overbroad environmental and historic reviews create permitting delays and unnecessarily burden Federal land management agency resources; Whereas making environmental and historic reviews proportional to the amount of Federal lands occupied for broadband deployment will benefit agency permit issuers by proportionally reducing applications and streamlining permit review process time; and Whereas environmental and historic reviews should be narrowly tailored to lands that are physically impacted: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that with respect to any study required to be conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, or any entity regulated by the Commission under the Federal Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (formerly known as the National Historic Preservation Act), for the provision of broadband infrastructure, the area to be studied should be limited to the area of impact.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 702 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2018 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , and Ms. Roybal-Allard ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.

Whereas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s healthcare system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 43 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling healthcare facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; United States Military and Public Health Services and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to United States military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current United States military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 21, 2018, through January 27, 2018, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s 52,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 703 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2018 Mr. Biggs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2018, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in elementary school and secondary school education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality elementary school and secondary school education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas hundreds of organizations, thousands of schools, and millions of individuals in the United States celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 8th annual National School Choice Week , held the week of January 21 through January 27, 2018: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from elementary school and secondary school education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week , to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 706 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 19, 2018 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Rush , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Foster , and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day .

Whereas women constitute 50.4 percent of Americans; Whereas women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups experience many diseases and disorders differently than men; Whereas the incidence, prevalence, symptomology, and severity of disease may differ between men and women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups; Whereas women and men have fundamental biological differences; Whereas women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups vary in the risks and benefits of medical therapies; Whereas for many years, women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups were underrepresented in biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the improvement of women’s health relies on sex- and gender-based biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the promise of individualized medicine cannot be realized without sex- and gender-based parity in research; Whereas, on January 25, 2016, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) implemented a policy requiring federally funded investigators to consider sex as a biological variable in preclinical research; and Whereas this policy ushered in a new era of inclusivity and parity in women’s health research: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day ; and (2) supports efforts to— (A) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women’s health and well-being to advancing human health; (B) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research; and (C) encourage individuals, including researchers and patients, to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 708 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 20, 2018 RESOLUTION Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 29, 2018. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of January 28, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 121 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 708 [Report No. 115–521] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 20, 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 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 29, 2018. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of January 28, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

January 20, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 709 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 21, 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 Transportation and Infrastructure: Ms. Plaskett.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 710 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 22, 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 Ethics : Mr. Ratcliffe.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 711 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2018 Mr. Taylor (for himself and Ms. Titus ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Celebrating the 325th anniversary of the founding of the College of William & Mary in Virginia by British Royal Charter and congratulating President W. Taylor Reveley, III, after a decade of tremendous leadership as the 27th President of William & Mary.

Whereas, on February 8, 1693, King William III and Queen Mary II of England signed the charter for a perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and other good Arts and Sciences to be founded in the Virginia Colony, making William & Mary the Nation’s second-oldest college; Whereas William & Mary is considered the Alma Mater of the Nation because it educated Founding Fathers of the Nation, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler, and James Monroe; Whereas William & Mary is a place of many firsts for the Nation, including the first United States institution with a Royal Charter, the first Greek-letter society (Phi Beta Kappa), the first student honor code, the first college to become a university, and the first law school in America; Whereas today, William & Mary functions as a comprehensive public research university, educating future leaders in areas of the arts and sciences, business, education, law, and marine science; Whereas William & Mary has been led tremendously for the last ten years by W. Taylor Reveley, III, William & Mary’s 27th President; and Whereas W. Taylor Reveley, III, has remarkably guided the Alma Mater of the Nation to a position where it continues to thrive and has markedly achieved success in many ways, including outstanding educational value, a commitment to public service, and a diverse and inclusive community: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives celebrates the 325th anniversary of the College of William & Mary’s Royal Charter and congratulates W. Taylor Reveley, III, on his retirement after a decade of selfless and steadfast service as the institution’s 27th President.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 712 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2018 Mr. Messer (for himself, Mr. Cramer , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Biggs , Ms. Cheney , Mr. Griffith , and Mrs. Black ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules and end the modern filibuster.

Whereas the Senate rules first allowed the use of the filibuster in 1806 to ensure that the minority party in the Senate was heard and understood before a vote was taken on a particular issue; Whereas in 1917, the Senate adopted a procedure known as the cloture vote to end a filibuster if a supermajority of Senators voted to end debate; Whereas in 1975, the Senate created the modern filibuster when it changed its rules to allow other business to be conducted while a filibuster was underway, eliminating the need for an individual Senator to stand on the Senate floor and make the case to their colleagues and the American people why a specific piece of legislation should not be debated and voted on; Whereas the filibuster has been used more than 1,300 times since 1917, with 413 of those times occurring from 1917–1990 and more than 600 of those times occurring since 1990; Whereas the modern filibuster is not used to extend debate or stall a vote, but rather to block the Senate’s Motion to Proceed, preventing legislation from being debated or voted on at all; and Whereas during the 115th Congress, the House of Representatives has passed twelve appropriations bills to fund Government agencies for fiscal year 2018 but Senate Democrats have blocked each Government funding bill, preventing debate or a vote on a single measure: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules to eliminate the modern filibuster that has allowed Senators to block debate on and passage of legislation, and has prevented the democratic process from working as the Founding Fathers intended.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 714 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 30, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House: (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title; and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–56. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 122 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 714 [Report No. 115–537] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2018 Ms. Cheney , 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 amendments to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House: (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title; and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-56. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

January 29, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 717 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2018 Mr. Gaetz (for himself, Mr. Arrington , Mr. Barr , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Jordan , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Messer , Mr. Mooney of West Virginia , Mr. Norman , Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Babin , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Sanford , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Brat , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Perry , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Harris , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Blum , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Aderholt , and Mr. Rogers of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the so-called FISA memo , a document prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and any ancillary information, should be released to the public.

Whereas the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) drafted a memo summarizing improper conduct at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice, widely referred to as the FISA memo ; Whereas, on January 18, 2018, HPSCI voted to make the memo available to all Members of the House of Representatives; Whereas many Members of Congress have found the information provided in this memo to be shocking and un-American; Whereas, on January 19, 2018, 65 Members of Congress signed a letter to HPSCI Chairman Devin Nunes requesting that the HPSCI memo be released to the public; and Whereas the information provided in the memo pertains to preserving the integrity of the United States democratic system of government: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Release the Memo Resolution . 2. Sense of the House regarding release of the FISA memo It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) in accordance with all proper protocol and procedures, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) should immediately hold a recorded vote on making the so-called FISA memo and any ancillary information available to the public; and (2) if HPSCI votes to make the memo and information available to the public, HPSCI should release such memo and information to the public as quickly as possible after holding the vote.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 719 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 30, 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 Natural Resources : Mr. Curtis.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 721 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2018 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mrs. Comstock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2018, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas in 2018, there will be an estimated 1,735,350 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,640 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2018 an estimated 10,590 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,180 will die from it; and Whereas February 4, 2018, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 722 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2018 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week .

Whereas heart disease and stroke are the number one killers of women, and stroke disproportionately affects African-American women; Whereas African-American women are less likely than Caucasian women to be aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death; Whereas cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 50,000 African-American women annually; Whereas of African-American women ages 20 and older, 49 percent have heart disease; Whereas only 1 in 5 African-American women believes she is personally at risk; Whereas only 52 percent of African-American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack; Whereas only 36 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk; Whereas more than 40 percent of non-Hispanic African Americans have high blood pressure, which is more severe in Blacks than Caucasians, and develops earlier in life; Whereas African Americans are disproportionately affected by obesity; Whereas among non-Hispanic African Americans age 20 and older, 63 percent of men and 77 percent of women are overweight or obese; Whereas African Americans are more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic Caucasians; and Whereas the week of February 12, 2018, would be an appropriate week to designate as Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week .
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 2018 Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas, on January 30, 2018, Representative Paul Gosar tweeted a series of statements that included Today, Congressman Paul Gosar contacted the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as Attorney General Jeff Sessions, asking that they consider checking identification of all attending the State of the Union address and arresting any illegal aliens in attendance. ; Whereas Representative Gosar went on to tweet Any illegal aliens attempting to go through security, under any pretext of invitation or otherwise, should be arrested and deported, said Congressman Gosar; Whereas Representative Gosar's comments explicitly targeted the DACA recipients that Members of Congress brought as their guests to the State of the Union; Whereas DACA recipients have been granted deferred action, are contributing to this country, and have been thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Whereas Representative Gosar's actions to inappropriately pressure the U.S. Capitol Police to detain and deport Dreamers, who are staying in the country according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations, intimidated these young people who are already facing fear and uncertainty; Whereas Representative Gosar abused the power in an attempt to interfere with and politicize the United States Capitol Police's efforts to provide for a safe, secure, and open environment during the State of the Union; Whereas Representative Gosar has violated clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Code of Official Conduct which states that A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives strongly condemns Representative Paul Gosar for his inappropriate actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 727 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 6, 2018 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty, 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 115–58 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 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.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 124 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 727 [Report No. 115–547] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 6, 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. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty, 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 115-58 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 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.

February 6, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed