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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2017 Mr. David Scott of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2018 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Whereas endometriosis is a disease in which the type of tissue that normally grows in the uterus (the endometrium) also grows outside of the uterus; Whereas endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women, and occurs in 1 in 10 women of reproductive age; Whereas endometriosis has no known cure; Whereas the cause of endometriosis is not known, but risk factors include having a mother, sister, or daughter with endometriosis, periods that started at an early age, monthly cycles that are short, and menstrual cycles that are heavy and last more than seven days; Whereas the only way currently available to be certain of an endometriosis diagnosis is to have a surgical procedure known as a laparoscopy; Whereas endometriosis primarily affects women in their 30s and 40s, but can affect any woman who menstruates; Whereas women experience a delay from three to eleven years between the first symptoms of pain and the final endometriosis diagnosis, which can lead to lower quality of life and high medical costs; Whereas for many girls and women, endometriosis is a lifelong chronic disease that can affect relationships, school and work, fertility, and daily life; Whereas the primary symptoms of endometriosis include pain and infertility, and many with endometriosis live with debilitating, chronic pain; Whereas endometriosis is one of the three main causes of female infertility, and between 30 and 50 percent of women with endometriosis experience infertility; Whereas health care providers must focus on managing the symptoms of endometriosis, which may include IVF, low-dose oral contraceptives, IUDs, pain killers (NSAIDs), and GnRH therapy; and Whereas there is a need for further research and increased research funding for endometriosis, which could lead to earlier detection and the discovery of the cause of the disease, a reliable, less invasive way to diagnose the disease, more effective ways to manage symptoms, and a cure: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care; (3) remains committed to supporting and funding endometriosis research for more effective treatments, increasing fertility, and, ultimately, a cure; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2017 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections.

1. Providing for small donor and public financing of elections It is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to eliminate the undue influence of money in politics— (1) Congress should create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections, which will ensure that Congress is responsible to voters instead of well-financed special interests; and (2) Members of Congress should devote their full time to regular order and governing instead of campaign fundraising.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2017 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Lunchtime Music on the Mall and its performers and partners for benefitting the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors to the Nation’s capital.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act (H.R. 2543, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress) sought to enliven the National Mall for residents and visitors; Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are partners in sponsoring the 2017 Lunchtime Music on the Mall every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. during the summer months; Whereas many Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction; Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers entertainment to workers and visitors alike; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various kinds of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia and the national capital region; Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and regional talent; Whereas this year Lunchtime Music on the Mall will be located on the National Mall across from the entrance to the National Air and Space Museum; and Whereas 2017 is the sixth season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall for providing enhancement to urban life and musical culture in the Nation's capital and appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall; (2) local performers bringing their talents to Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 410 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and the Workforce : Mrs. Handel. Committee on Homeland Security : Mr. Estes of Kansas. Committee on the Judiciary : Mrs. Handel. Committee on Natural Resources : Mr. Gianforte. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform : Mr. Gianforte. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology : Mr. Norman. Committee on Small Business : Mr. Norman.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 411 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2017 RESOLUTION Adjusting the amount of the Members’ Representational Allowance.

Whereas on June 14, 2017, an armed gunman opened fire at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, wounding five individuals; Whereas Members of the House are understandably concerned about the security of their staff and the constituents they serve, as well as their personal security; Whereas the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) is available for ordinary and necessary expenses associated with security measures; and Whereas heightened security concerns necessitate an adjustment in the MRA to provide Members with additional resources: Now, therefore, be it

That pursuant to section 1(b) of House Resolution 1372, Ninety-fourth Congress, agreed to July 1, 1976, as enacted into permanent law by section 101 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1977 ( 2 U.S.C. 4314 ), the Members’ Representational Allowance applicable as of the date of the adoption of this resolution for each Member of the House of Representatives (including the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to the Congress) is increased by $25,000, to be available through January 2, 2018.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 412 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 27, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 414 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 28, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3003) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivision of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3003) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivision of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 60 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 414 [Report No. 115–195] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2017 Mr. Collins of Georgia , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3003) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivision of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3003) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivision of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.

June 27, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 415 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 29, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3004) to amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 3, 2017, through July 10, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3004) to amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens. 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 July 3, 2017, through July 10, 2017— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2017. 5. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. 6. The Committee on Armed Services may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, file a report to accompany H.R. 2810.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 61 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 415 [Report No. 115–196] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2017 Mr. Sessions , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3004) to amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 3, 2017, through July 10, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3004) to amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens. 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 July 3, 2017, through July 10, 2017— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2017. 5. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. 6. The Committee on Armed Services may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, file a report to accompany H.R. 2810.

June 27, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2017 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Crowley , Ms. Lee , and Mr. Ellison ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on the evening of Friday, May 26, 2017, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Sunday, June 25, 2017, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr; Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; Whereas Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on this important occasion.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2017 Mr. Ross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary and secondary schools of the United States.

Whereas civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service in the United States are on the decline; Whereas in past decades, civic education was a prominent component of the curriculum in our Nation’s schools; and Whereas the advancement of civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service are essential for the future health and welfare of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service are necessary to motivate and inspire future leaders of the United States; (2) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to offer courses promoting civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service such as civics, government, economics, geography, history, and American history; (3) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to integrate civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service in electives such as art, English language arts, music, mathematics, and science; (4) in order to measure students’ basic civic knowledge, secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to administer a test to seniors based on the official list of 100 civics questions and answers published and used by the Secretary of Homeland Security for purposes of administering the civics test component of naturalization examinations; and (5) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to promote civic participation and social service, at Federal, State, and local levels, and encourage such participation from students and families.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 418 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 25, 2018 RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Paul Bunyan is a larger-than-life folk hero who embodies the frontier spirit, might, the willingness to work hard, and the resolve to overcome all obstacles; Whereas reliable documentation establishes that the earliest story about Paul Bunyan was told north of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; Whereas this evidence suggests that Wisconsin’s claim that it is the birthplace of Paul Bunyan is superior to claims from other States; Whereas Paul Bunyan has been the subject of countless literary compositions, musical pieces, commercial works, and theatrical productions; Whereas local legend states that the ribs in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, denote that the mountain is the burial site of Paul Bunyan; Whereas Rib Mountain is nearly 4 miles long and peaks at 1,924 feet above sea level and 670 feet above the local terrain, making it the highest natural feature in North Central Wisconsin and one of the highest points in the entire State of Wisconsin; Whereas Rib Mountain is home to the Granite Peak Ski Area, one of the first ski areas in North America, where thousands of visitors come annually to ski or snowboard; Whereas Rib Mountain State Park, situated on Rib Mountain, is over 1,500 acres and boasts a well-maintained network of hiking and nature trails with breathtaking views; and Whereas Rib Mountain State Park attracts visitors from the local community as well as from across the State and the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 418 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2017 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Grothman , and Mr. Kind ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Paul Bunyan is a larger-than-life folk hero who embodies the frontier spirit, might, the willingness to work hard, and the resolve to overcome all obstacles; Whereas reliable documentation establishes that the earliest story about Paul Bunyan was told north of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; Whereas this evidence suggests that Wisconsin’s claim that it is the birthplace of Paul Bunyan is superior to claims from other States; Whereas Paul Bunyan has been the subject of countless literary compositions, musical pieces, commercial works, and theatrical productions; Whereas local legend states that the ribs in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, denote that the mountain is the burial site of Paul Bunyan; Whereas Rib Mountain is nearly 4 miles long and peaks at 1,924 feet above sea level and 670 feet above the local terrain, making it the highest natural feature in North Central Wisconsin and one of the highest points in the entire State of Wisconsin; Whereas Rib Mountain is home to the Granite Peak Ski Area, one of the first ski areas in North America, where thousands of visitors come annually to ski or snowboard; Whereas Rib Mountain State Park, situated on Rib Mountain, is over 1,500 acres and boasts a well-maintained network of hiking and nature trails with breathtaking views; and Whereas Rib Mountain State Park attracts visitors from the local community as well as from across the State and the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms the importance of Rib Mountain to the culture and economy of Wisconsin; (2) recognizes the legend of Paul Bunyan as the embodiment of the frontier spirit; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 420 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2017 Mr. Levin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week and July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day .

Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender; Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain complicated, and the prospects for long-term survival remain poor; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Sarcoma Awareness Week ; (2) supports the designation of Leio­my­o­sar­co­ma Awareness Day ; (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2017 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Shuster , Mr. Larsen of Washington , and Mr. LoBiondo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (in this resolution referred to as NATCA ) on the celebration of its 30th anniversary and recognizing its members’ vital contributions to the United States and our National Airspace System.

Whereas NATCA was certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority on June 19, 1987, as the exclusive bargaining representative of all air traffic control specialists located at terminal and center facilities of the Federal Aviation Administration; Whereas NATCA has become one of the most well-respected labor unions and today represents a workforce of nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety professionals within the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Defense, and Federal Contract Towers; Whereas NATCA preserves, promotes, and improves the rights and working conditions of air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals through all lawful means, including collective bargaining, legislative activities, and contributing to civic and charitable organizations; Whereas NATCA preserves, promotes, and improves the professionalism and competence of air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals; Whereas NATCA preserves, promotes, and improves the safety and efficiency of our National Airspace System within the United States, its territories, and possessions, as well as United States controlled oceanic airspace; and Whereas NATCA’s members are dedicated to maintaining the safest, most complex, and most efficient airspace in the world by guiding approximately 70,000 flights per day and ensuring that nearly 900 million passengers per year arrive safely at their destinations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors the National Air Traffic Controllers Association on the celebration of the 30th anniversary of its certification; and (2) commends the critical functions performed every day by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s members who keep the National Airspace System safe and help preserve the United States as the global leader in aviation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 426 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2017 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Polis , Mr. Vargas , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Pocan , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Jeffries , Mr. Lipinski , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Correa , Ms. Lee , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Takano , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Payne , Mr. Norcross , Mrs. Torres , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Peters , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Panetta , and Ms. Titus ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 429 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2017 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.

1. Limiting the campaign season It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities; (2) registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election; (3) candidates for congressional office, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect campaign contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and (4) States should create a single congressional primary date to increase voter education and participation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 430 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2017 Ms. Sánchez (for herself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Norcross , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Lynch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.

Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a daily basis; Whereas journeyman linemen put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people; Whereas journeyman linemen work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies they often work extremely long hours under sometimes dangerous conditions to restore power; Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old; Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 11, 2017 Ms. Blunt Rochester 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 any general appropriations bill until a concurrent resolution on the budget has been adopted or the appropriate budgetary suballocations are made available.

Clause 2 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) It shall not be in order in the House to consider a general appropriations bill for a fiscal year unless the Committee on Appropriations has filed the allocations required by section 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, or, if a concurrent resolution on the budget has not yet been agreed to for that fiscal year, unless the Committee on Appropriations has filed a report indicating the total amount of new discretionary budget authority it intends to include in general appropriations bills for the fiscal year and how it has allocated that total among its subcommittees. .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. DeFazio (for himself and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President’s possession.

That the President is requested to transmit (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in the possession of the Administrator of the General Services Administration or the Acting Administrator of such Administration, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Guidance or direction to the Acting Administrator or to other staff of the General Services Administration regarding responses to requests for information from Members of Congress and Ranking Members of Committees. (2) Ground lease No. GS-LS-11-11307, the lease agreement between the Trump Old Post Office LLC and the Government, including all books, records, annual statements, monthly statements, annual budgets, detailed statements of the outstanding equity held by each member of the Trump Old Post Office LLC leasehold mortgage agreements, mezzanine lender agreements, notices, lease status reports, and claims. (3) Legal memoranda or opinions generated by the Government related to ground lease No. GS-LS-11-11307 between the Trump Old Post Office LLC and the Government.
IV House Calendar No. 73 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 437 [Report No. 115–269] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. DeFazio (for himself and Mr. Johnson of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure July 28, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President’s possession.

That the President is requested to transmit (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in the possession of the Administrator of the General Services Administration or the Acting Administrator of such Administration, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Guidance or direction to the Acting Administrator or to other staff of the General Services Administration regarding responses to requests for information from Members of Congress and Ranking Members of Committees. (2) Ground lease No. GS-LS-11-11307, the lease agreement between the Trump Old Post Office LLC and the Government, including all books, records, annual statements, monthly statements, annual budgets, detailed statements of the outstanding equity held by each member of the Trump Old Post Office LLC leasehold mortgage agreements, mezzanine lender agreements, notices, lease status reports, and claims. (3) Legal memoranda or opinions generated by the Government related to ground lease No. GS-LS-11-11307 between the Trump Old Post Office LLC and the Government.

July 28, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 439 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 12, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 440 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 13, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 63 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 440 [Report No. 115–217] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13 (legislative day, July 12), 2017 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

July 13 (legislative day, July 12), 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 441 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2017 Mr. Higgins of New York (for himself and Ms. Jayapal ) 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 any bill or joint resolution until a cost estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office has been available to the public, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Require a Score Before the Floor Resolution . 2. CBO scoring of legislation (a) Mandatory availability of cost estimates prior to consideration of legislation by House 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 in the House to consider a bill (including any reconciliation bill reported by the Committee on the Budget) or joint resolution, or an amendment (to the greatest extent practicable) thereto (including an amendment offered in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union or an amendment adopted pursuant to the adoption of a rule providing for the consideration of the bill or joint resolution) or a conference report thereon, until an estimate of the costs of carrying out such measure prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office has been made available to the public on the Office’s public website. (b) It shall not be in order to consider a rule or order that waives the application of paragraph (a). . (b) Special rule for reconciliation bills considered by Committee on the Budget Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. (a) It shall not be in order for the Committee on the Budget to report or discharge from consideration any reconciliation bill or joint resolution unless and until an estimate of the cost of carrying out such measure (as so reported or as so discharged) prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office has been made available to the public on the Office’s public website. (b) It shall not be in order to consider a rule or order that waives the application of paragraph (a). .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 444 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Encouraging the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son.

Whereas human life is sacred and deserving of care and preservation at all stages of development; Whereas a baby is not a statistic to be managed but rather a life, to be supported in every way possible; Whereas an experimental treatment exists in the United States that could prolong the life of Charles Matthew William Gard ( Charlie ); Whereas a hospital in the United States has offered to admit Charlie for such treatment; Whereas President Donald J. Trump, moved by Charlie’s struggle, has extended a hand of help to his parents from the United States; and Whereas parents retain an inherent right to protect and provide for their children, and to seek out all resources and services available to secure life-saving treatments, wherever they may be found, for their children: Now, therefore, be it

That the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island and the European Court of Human Rights should allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son, Charles Matthew William Gard ( Charlie ), in any country where such care may be available, in order to give Charlie the chance to be cured in accordance with his parents’ wishes.