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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 446 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Ms. Jayapal (for herself and Mr. Cicilline ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the removal of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey.

That the President is requested, and Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or Attorney General 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, audio recording, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possessions, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) The firing of Director James B. Comey of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) The participation of Attorney General Jefferson Sessions in the removal of Director Comey. (3) The scope or application of Attorney General Sessions’ recusal from any existing or future investigations of any matters in any way related to the campaigns for President of the United States . (4) The application of Attorney General Sessions’ recusal to the removal of Director Comey. (5) The scope or application of executive privilege as applied to the June 13, 2017, testimony of Attorney General Sessions before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. (6) President Donald J. Trump’s statement, communicated via Twitter on May 12, 2017 at 8:26 a.m.: James Comey better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press! . (7) Any system used by the White House to secretly record conversations between President Trump and Director Comey. (8) Any contemporaneous account of any meeting between President Trump and Director Comey.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Payne , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Barragán , and Mr. Langevin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump.

That, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, to the extent that such information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Homeland Security or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any documentation of a payment that, on its face, refers to a business owned or controlled by Donald J. Trump, the Trump Organization or any of its subsidiaries, or any member of the Trump family in the past three years. (2) Any documentation of an expenditure by the Department that, on its face, is identified as being made for services or goods from a business owned or controlled by Donald J. Trump, the Trump Organization or any of its subsidiaries, or any member of the Trump family. (3) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with the protection of Donald J. Trump, Melania Trump, Donald J. Trump, Jr., Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, or any other member of the Trump family or Trump Organization while on international travel that has not been documented by the Secretary as in furtherance of the United States Government. (4) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to Uruguay in January 2017. (5) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to the Dominican Republic in February 2017. (6) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Donald Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump’s trip to the United Arab Emirates in February 2017. (7) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Donald Trump, Jr.’s and Eric Trump’s trip to Canada in February 2017. (8) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in April 2017. (9) Any documentation referencing guidance, directive, or analysis of any expenditure described in paragraph (1).
IV House Calendar No. 74 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 447 [Report No. 115–270] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Payne , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Barragán , and Mr. Langevin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security July 28, 2017 Additional sponsors: Mr. Correa and Ms. Jayapal July 28, 2017 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to Department of Homeland Security policies and activities relating to businesses owned or controlled by President Donald J. Trump.

That, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, to the extent that such information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Homeland Security or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any documentation of a payment that, on its face, refers to a business owned or controlled by Donald J. Trump, the Trump Organization or any of its subsidiaries, or any member of the Trump family in the past three years. (2) Any documentation of an expenditure by the Department that, on its face, is identified as being made for services or goods from a business owned or controlled by Donald J. Trump, the Trump Organization or any of its subsidiaries, or any member of the Trump family. (3) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with the protection of Donald J. Trump, Melania Trump, Donald J. Trump, Jr., Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, or any other member of the Trump family or Trump Organization while on international travel that has not been documented by the Secretary as in furtherance of the United States Government. (4) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to Uruguay in January 2017. (5) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to the Dominican Republic in February 2017. (6) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Donald Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump’s trip to the United Arab Emirates in February 2017. (7) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Donald Trump, Jr.’s and Eric Trump’s trip to Canada in February 2017. (8) Any documentation of costs to the Department associated with Eric Trump’s trip to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in April 2017. (9) Any documentation referencing guidance, directive, or analysis of any expenditure described in paragraph (1).

July 28, 2017 Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 448 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Mr. Correa (for himself, Mr. Lowenthal , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Ms. Lofgren , Mrs. Comstock , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States; Whereas an estimated 1.7 million Vietnamese Americans currently reside in the United States, making the United States home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans the fourth largest Asian American population in the United States; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have established strong communities across the country, including in the States of California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington; Whereas first- and second-generation Vietnamese Americans have overcome tremendous socio-economic challenges, including discrimination, language and cultural barriers, and poverty, to emerge as significant contributors to American society; Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and public service at every level of government; Whereas Vietnamese Americans support the advancement of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world; and Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to the rich cultural and religious diversity of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 450 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 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 power of Congress to protect the right to vote.

1. Protecting the right to vote It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities; (2) in order to increase voter access and participation, Congress should require every State to create and maintain an online voter registration system and to automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the State’s motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry); and (3) Congress should make Election Day a legal public holiday.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 451 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 18, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, 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 consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–26. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered 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. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. 65 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 451 [Report No. 115–229] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 17, 2017 Mr. Burgess , 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. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, 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 consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-26. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered 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. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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 17, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 453 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 18, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Gomez. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Gomez.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 457 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mrs. Lawrence (for herself, Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Evans , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Norton , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Lewis of Georgia , Ms. Speier , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Takano , Ms. Lee , Ms. Bonamici , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mrs. Beatty , Ms. Jayapal , Ms. Adams , Mr. Delaney , Ms. Moore , Ms. Meng , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Davis of California , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Keating , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Pallone , and Ms. Brownley of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the 169th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York.

Whereas 2017 will mark the 169th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott; Whereas the momentum created by organized women in the 1800s led to the first women’s rights convention and the passing of the Declaration of Sentiments in Seneca Falls, New York; Whereas at Seneca Falls, New York, 68 women and 32 men signed the Declaration of Sentiments, a plea for the end of discrimination against women; Whereas the Declaration of Sentiments offered at Seneca Falls, modeled after the Declaration of Independence, declared that all men and women are created equal and linked women’s rights directly to the founding ideals of the United States; Whereas women’s suffrage activists tirelessly worked together to form organizations that raised public awareness and that resulted in the adoption in 1920 of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote; Whereas today, women have made giant leaps in the cause for gender equality, yet women struggle daily to be treated equally; Whereas American women still make only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men; Whereas women make up 50.8 percent of the United States population, yet constitute a 20 percent representation in the 115th Congress; and Whereas empowering women offers tremendous opportunity for economic and social progress: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the 169th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention held in the United States; (2) promotes meaningful participation of women in every sector of society; and (3) supports policy measures that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 458 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. Garrett (for himself, Mr. Jordan , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Posey , Mr. Norman , Mr. Perry , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Amash , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Brat , Mr. Blum , Mr. Budd , Mr. Massie , and Mr. Davidson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017. 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 further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Garrett of Virginia and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1436.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 459 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. Correa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the development of programs that better prepare students for careers in cybersecurity by actively promoting ethical hacking skills.

Whereas the United States faces ever evolving and growing malicious cyber attacks, including large-scale breaches that impact the personal identities and personal information of millions of Americans; Whereas these cybersecurity threats also pose significant risk to the protection of critical infrastructure, national security, and defense; Whereas the United States faces a critical shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals, a shortage that includes an estimated 10,000 cybersecurity employment openings in the Federal Government currently, and the potential of as many as a million unfilled positions throughout the United States by 2019; Whereas the Presidential Executive order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure calls upon the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security to jointly assess the scope and sufficiency of efforts to educate and train the American cybersecurity workforce of the future; Whereas it is essential that efforts to educate and train American cybersecurity professionals for the private sector, government, and United States military address the need for specific skills in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cyber autonomy to succeed in the rapidly evolving environment; Whereas early exposure to computer programming and ethical hacking skills increases accessibility to higher education programs and cybersecurity awareness; Whereas Congress has supported the joint effort of the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center and the Department of Homeland Security to advance curricula development and teacher training in basic cybersecurity for middle and high schools; Whereas competitions that promote ethical hacking skills, such as the picoCTF competition which was developed collaboratively by a leading university, the private sector, and Federal agencies, have proven to be instrumental in developing technical experience and promoting interest in exploring cybersecurity careers; and Whereas the development of ethical hacking skills and increased cybersecurity education are needed to bolster the cyber capabilities of the private sector, government, and military: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that support should be provided for the advancement of public and private partnerships and for collaboration across industry, government, and the academic community to develop programs, competitions, and curricula that provide students in the United States tangible engagement with future-oriented cybersecurity skills.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 460 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 25, 2018 RESOLUTION Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the rich history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas the Lumberjack World Championships began in 1960 as a tribute to the rich history of the logging industry across the United States, and particularly in Wisconsin; Whereas the Lumberjack World Championships occur annually in Hayward, Wisconsin, the biggest small town in America, which is renowned for its history and beauty; Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl has hosted the Lumberjack World Championships for decades, thereby drawing economic activity in the Hayward area; Whereas hundreds of volunteers from Sawyer County work tirelessly to make the competition a world class event for thousands of spectators every July; Whereas this year’s competition will showcase over 100 athletes across 21 unique events that demonstrate the skills, abilities, and grit of the old-time lumberjacks; Whereas lumberjack sports continue to increase in popularity, with loyal fans and competitors from across the globe; Whereas many universities across the United States have woodsmen or lumberjack teams that compete at the collegiate level; Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl was formerly a holding pond for the North Wisconsin Lumber Company; Whereas the North Wisconsin Lumber Company Office in Hayward, Wisconsin, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1980; Whereas listing on the National Register of Historic Places drives tourism to communities and further denotes the cultural significance of a structure; and Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl still hosts all the events for the Lumberjack World Championships, including men’s and women’s logrolling, chopping, pole climbing, boom running, and sawing: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives requests that the Secretary of the Interior add the Lumberjack Bowl, the site of the Lumberjack World Championships, to the National Register of Historic Places.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 460 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. Duffy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the rich history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas the Lumberjack World Championships began in 1960 as a tribute to the rich history of the logging industry across the United States, and particularly in Wisconsin; Whereas the Lumberjack World Championships occur annually in Hayward, Wisconsin, the biggest small town in America, which is renowned for its history and beauty; Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl has hosted the Lumberjack World Championships for decades, thereby drawing economic activity in the Hayward area; Whereas hundreds of volunteers from Sawyer County work tirelessly to make the competition a world class event for thousands of spectators every July; Whereas this year’s competition will showcase over 100 athletes across 21 unique events that demonstrate the skills, abilities, and grit of the old-time lumberjacks; Whereas lumberjack sports continue to increase in popularity, with loyal fans and competitors from across the globe; Whereas many universities across the United States have woodsmen or lumberjack teams that compete at the collegiate level; Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl was formerly a holding pond for the North Wisconsin Lumber Company; Whereas the North Wisconsin Lumber Company Office in Hayward, Wisconsin, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1980; Whereas listing on the National Register of Historic Places drives tourism to communities and further denotes the cultural significance of a structure; and Whereas the Lumberjack Bowl still hosts all the events for the Lumberjack World Championships, including men’s and women’s logrolling, chopping, pole climbing, boom running, and sawing: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of lumberjack sports to the culture and economy of Wisconsin; (2) supports the growth of lumberjack sports around the United States; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Interior add the Lumberjack Bowl, the site of the Lumberjack World Championships, to the National Register of Historic Places.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 461 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2017 Mr. Soto (for himself, Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Costa , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mrs. Torres , Ms. Sánchez , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Correa , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gallego , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Cárdenas , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Vela , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Mr. Gomez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Urging Tom Flores be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Whereas Tom Flores was born on March 21, 1937, in Fresno, California; Whereas Tom Flores attended Sanger High School, home of the Apaches, from 1950–1954, and was voted Sanger Athlete of the Year in 1954; Whereas Tom Flores played as quarterback and graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1958; Whereas in 1960, Tom Flores began his professional football career as a quarterback with the Oakland Raiders; Whereas Tom Flores was the first Hispanic starting quarterback in professional football history; Whereas in 1969, Tom Flores signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he was a member of the Super Bowl Championship team; Whereas Tom Flores retired after the 1970 season, as the fifth leading passer in the American Football League’s (AFL) history; Whereas Tom Flores continued his professional football career as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders; Whereas in 1977, Tom Flores won Super Bowl XI as an assistant coach of the Oakland Raiders under John Madden; Whereas in 1979, Tom Flores became the head coach of the Oakland Raiders; Whereas in 1981, Tom Flores won Super Bowl XV as head coach of the Oakland Raiders; Whereas in 1981, Sanger High School named their football stadium in honor of Tom Flores and it is now known as the Tom Flores Stadium ; Whereas in 1984, Tom Flores won Super Bowl XVIII as head coach of the Los Angeles Raiders; Whereas in 1988, Tom Flores left the Raiders organization and became the president and general manager of the Seattle Seahawks; Whereas in 1988, Tom Flores was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame; Whereas in 1992, Tom Flores was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks for three seasons; Whereas Tom Flores is currently a commentator for the Raiders Radio Network; Whereas Tom Flores left professional football with a lifetime coaching record 97–87, as well as an 8–3 playoff record, with two Super Bowl victories; Whereas Tom Flores is only one of two people in National Football League (NFL) history to win multiple Super Bowls as a player, an assistant coach, and a head coach; Whereas Tom Flores was the first Hispanic quarterback in the AFL, the first Hispanic coach to win a Super Bowl, and in Seattle, the first Hispanic general manager in the NFL; and Whereas Tom Flores has made invaluable contributions to his community, State, and the National Football League: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives urges Tom Flores be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 465 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2017 Mr. Nolan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular order should be restored in the House and Senate.

1. Requiring Regular Order in the House and Senate It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it should not be in order to consider a bill or resolution in the House unless each committee to which the bill or resolution is referred— (A) had a hearing on the bill or resolution at which amendments were permitted to be offered and debated and a vote was taken on each amendment offered and on final passage; and (B) filed a report with respect to the bill or resolution; (2) a conference report should not be filed in the House unless— (A) the conference committee held at least 3 meetings in which all members of the conference committee were allowed to be present; (B) all items of difference between the House and Senate were addressed, voted on, and resolved by the full conference committee membership; and (C) printed or electronic copies of the conference report and the accompanying joint explanatory statement were available to Members and Delegates for at least 48 hours prior to filing; (3) the House and Senate should schedule simultaneous 5-day work weeks in Washington and district work periods; and (4) every bill brought to committee should be open to amendment and every bill brought to the floor of the House for a vote should be considered under an open rule.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 468 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 25, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 67 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 468 [Report No. 115–252] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2017 Mr. Buck , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements .

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Arbitration Agreements . All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit.

July 24, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 469 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 24, 2017 RESOLUTION Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives House Joint Resolution 76.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 76) entitled Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to a enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. .

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2017 Mr. Poliquin (for himself and Mr. Heck ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as National Month for Renters .

Whereas rental housing is a vital component of the United States housing market, providing a place to live for nearly 44 million households and more than 111 million Americans; Whereas the number of households renting their homes increased by 9 million over the past decade, the largest 10-year gain on record; Whereas the demand for rental housing is expected to intensify over the coming decade as members of the 78-million-millennial generation form households for the first time, and many of the 75-million-baby-boomer generation transition from home ownership to rental housing; Whereas the annual median income of renters is less than half that of homeowners; Whereas over the past 15 years, rents have grown faster than household incomes; Whereas more than 11 million households in communities across the country pay in excess of 50 percent of their income on rent and utilities, making them severely cost-burdened under Federal standards; Whereas these 11 million severely cost-burdened households include 14 million women, 8 million children, 9 million millennials, 2 million senior citizens, and nearly 800,000 veterans; Whereas severely cost-burdened renters are more likely to experience poor health outcomes, educational setbacks, loss of jobs and productivity, and greater food instability; Whereas nearly 13 million renters work jobs that are the engine of the Nation’s economy (e.g., office and administrative, food service, transportation, building and grounds maintenance, construction, production, personal care, managers, education, and cashiers), and yet devote more than 30 percent of their income just to rent; and Whereas the Nation’s lowest income renters face a shortage of affordable and available rental homes: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Month for Renters to draw attention to the rental affordability crisis in the United States; (2) urges a truly national effort involving all levels of government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community to expand the supply of affordable rental homes to meet current and expected demand; (3) recognizes the considerable adverse economic and social impact that unaffordable rents have on families and communities; and (4) recognizes that expanding access to affordable rental homes will help stabilize families and communities, promote equality of opportunity, and support greater economic growth and prosperity.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 476 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2017 Mrs. Napolitano (for herself, Mr. Curbelo of Florida , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Serrano , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Kihuen , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Polis , Mr. Gomez , Mr. Sablan , Mr. O'Rourke , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Correa , and Mrs. Torres ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.

Whereas Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the United States, with more than 56,600,000 Latinos making up 17.6 percent of the population of the United States; Whereas the Latino community is projected to grow to nearly 1/4 of the population of the United States by 2050; Whereas Latinos should have greater representation in the decisionmaking process relating to, and management of, public land; Whereas Latino conservation initiatives break down barriers, improve access to public land, and encourage outreach to, and new opportunities for, the Latino community to use public land; Whereas Latino conservation efforts can range from outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking, to educational activities and community gatherings; Whereas increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities encourages Latino families and youth to engage with the outdoors and demonstrate the commitment of the Latino families and youth to conservation; Whereas each person should have the opportunity to discover his or her history, culture, and heritage by exploring and experiencing the public land of the United States; Whereas access to green spaces provides for healthier and more active lifestyles, which helps address numerous health disparity issues facing the Latino community, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease; Whereas the participation of Latinos in conservation efforts can encourage the interest and involvement of Latinos in careers in conservation; Whereas the people of the United States must ensure that the public land and natural surroundings of the United States are protected for future generations; and Whereas the members of the largest ethnic group in the United States, as the environmental stewards of tomorrow, will play a significant role in securing the future success and preservation of the public land of the United States, especially as that group continues to grow: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving the land, water, and wildlife of the United States; (2) supports the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts; and (3) encourages Latinos in the United States to participate in ceremonies, activities, and programs that engage the community in the outdoors and bring awareness to the importance of conservation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 480 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 28, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 70 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 480 [Report No. 115–262] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 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 (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

July 27, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 481 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 28, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3180) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, 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 proceedings during the period from July 31, 2017, through September 4, 2017.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3180) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 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 August 1, 2017. 3. On any legislative day during the period from July 31, 2017, through September 4, 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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 6. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 7. Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.