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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 36 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 10, 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 Armed Services: Mr. Jones, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mr. Turner, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Coffman, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Brooks of Alabama, Mr. Cook, Mr. Bridenstine, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Ms. Stefanik, Ms. McSally, Mr. Knight, Mr. Russell, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Banks of Indiana, and Ms. Cheney. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Tom Price of Georgia, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Cole, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Rokita, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Womack, Mr. Brat, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Lewis of Minnesota, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Faso, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Arrington, and Mr. Ferguson.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 37 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 10, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.

That at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017, the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and that upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands adjourned until noon on Monday, January 23, 2017 for morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for legislative business.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 38 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offices attached to the seat of Government should not be required to exercise their offices in the District of Columbia.

Whereas section 72 of title 4, United States Code, requires all offices attached to the seat of Government to be exercised in the District of Columbia; Whereas with the development of modern communication technologies and the increased ease of travel, Federal agencies are able to perform their duties from areas outside the District of Columbia; Whereas based on the information collected by the 2010 United States Census, there is a correlation between the centralization of Federal agencies in the District of Columbia and the median income of the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, which is higher than the median income of the United States; Whereas Federal agencies employ thousands of individuals and provide jobs and economic benefits to the areas in which the agencies are located; Whereas the focus of many Federal agencies involves industries located in areas across the United States and outside the District of Columbia; and Whereas the impact of regulations can be perceived more easily by those individuals who are proximate to the affected industries: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that it is no longer necessary for all Federal agencies to be located in the District of Columbia; (2) determines that Executive agencies, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and military departments, as defined in section 102 of such title, should be relocated outside the District of Columbia; and (3) calls on the head of each Executive agency and military department to recommend appropriate alternate locations throughout the United States to which their respective agency or military department can be relocated.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 39 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 10, 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 House Administration: Ms. Lofgren.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 42 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2017 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Marino , and Mr. Kilmer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the consideration of reported bills or joint resolutions that have not been considered by the House within 60 calendar days.

1. Consideration Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. If a bill or joint resolution reported by a committee has not been considered within 60 calendar days, the chair and ranking minority member of that committee, or the chair and ranking minority member of the applicable subcommittee of that committee may jointly offer a motion under clause 4 or 5, as applicable, for the consideration of such bill or joint resolution. . 2. Effective date The amendment made by section 1 shall apply to bills or joint resolutions reported by any committee after the date of adoption of this resolution.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2017 Mr. Wittman 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 a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution . 2. Prohibiting recess during August until approval of all regular appropriation bills Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Concurrent resolution providing for adjournment during August 13. If by July 31 of any calendar year the House has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year which begins on October 1 of that calendar year, it shall not be in order to consider a concurrent resolution to provide that the House stand adjourned during any day occurring during August of that calendar year until the House has passed each such bill. For purposes of this clause, term regular appropriation bill means any annual appropriation bill which is under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (as may be provided under the Rules for the fiscal year involved). .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 44 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2017 Mr. Himes (for himself, Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Foster , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Speier , Ms. Norton , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Schiff , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Judy Chu of California , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2017, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day ; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 46 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2017 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Whereas 12,000,000 to 18,000,000 people in the United States remain untreated for (OSA); Whereas untreated OSA can lead to heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression; Whereas 54 percent of the patients with PTSD who underwent sleep studies at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center were diagnosed with OSA; Whereas 20 percent of soldiers will develop sleep apnea in their lifetime; Whereas soldiers are 4 times more likely to develop sleep apnea than non-veteran civilians; Whereas studies show that 37 percent of soldiers showing symptoms for PTSD also report symptoms of insufficient sleep; Whereas veterans suffering from PTSD experience fewer nightmares when their OSA is treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy; and Whereas the lack of public awareness of the disease, poor sleep habits during active duty, and the effects of PTSD among veterans that lead to poor sleep leads to many undiagnosed, untreated, and severe cases: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for United States soldiers and veterans; (2) supports providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); (3) encourages all United States soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits both during and after active duty; and (4) further explores continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a viable treatment for OSA in patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2017 Mr. Renacci (for himself, Mr. Quigley , Mr. Amodei , and Mr. Westerman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting budget-related points of order.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution that waives, or has the effect of waiving, any budget-related point of order unless the resolution specifies each such point of order. (b) (1) Upon consideration of a resolution reported by the Committee on Rules providing for the consideration of a bill or joint resolution, it shall be in order to offer a motion to strike or amend any provision of the resolution that waives, or has the effect of waiving, the application of a budget-related point of order in order to eliminate any such waiver from the resolution. (2) A motion made pursuant to subparagraph (1)— (A) shall be privileged; (B) shall be debatable for 20 minutes, divided evenly between those in favor of the motion and those opposed to the motion; and (C) may not be amended. (3) At the conclusion of any debate on a motion made pursuant to subparagraph (1), the previous question shall be considered as ordered. It shall not be in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to. (c) In this clause, the term budget-related point of order means— (1) in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974— (A) section 302(f); (B) section 303; (C) section 306(b); (D) section 311; or (E) section 401; and (2) clause 10 of rule XXI. .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 52 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 13, 2017 RESOLUTION

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Ms. Blunt Rochester. Committee on the Budget: Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Jayapal, and Mr. Carbajal. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Ted Lieu of California. Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Hanabusa, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Soto, Mr. Panetta, Mr. McEachin, and Mr. Brown of Maryland. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mrs. Demings, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Mr. Raskin. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Rosen. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Evans and Mrs. Murphy of Florida. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Correa.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 13, 2017 Mr. Latta submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way .

Whereas the technology and communications industries in the United States have historically been some of the most competitive in the world and devoid of burdensome Government regulations; Whereas the United States has over 102,000,000 fixed broadband connections; Whereas wireless auctions are the reason the United States has over 253,000,000 wireless broadband connections; Whereas public-private partnerships, like those piloted by organizations such as Connected Nation, have raised broadband subscription rates, especially in rural areas, by increasing both broadband supply and demand without having to rely on regulation; Whereas deregulatory policies and free-market competition consistently yield a higher rate of economic growth, a greater standard of living for all Americans, and an enhanced capacity for the United States to be competitive in the global marketplace; Whereas the digital age expands an individual's reach and ability to connect with family and friends, provides new and exciting educational opportunities, and expands a growing global economy, while simultaneously exposing an individual to a myriad of new threats such as identity theft and other methods of online victimization, and resulting in the increase of attempted criminal cyber attacks on businesses and communications networks; and Whereas we should continually strive to advance this rapidly growing source of social and economic benefit to the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation’s telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way by— (1) promoting investment through deregulation and free-market competition; (2) making additional spectrum available for commercial usage through unencumbered auctions, reallocation of Federal spectrum, and efficient spectrum sharing; (3) establishing a national goal of transmitting high-quality, real-time voice, data, graphics, and video at increasingly higher speeds to all people in the United States, especially in rural and underserved areas; (4) ensuring individual privacy protections without compromising marketplace efficiencies; and (5) promoting cyber threat sharing for allowing the private sector to actively defend their communications networks.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 55 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 24, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 5 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 55 [Report No. 115–5] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2017 Ms. Cheney , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 7) to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 23, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 56 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 24, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Deutch, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Polis, and Mr. Brown of Maryland.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 59 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 24, 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: Ms. Shea-Porter and Mr. Espaillat. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Lawson of Florida.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.

Whereas the people of the Dominican Republic acquired autonomy and sovereignty on the 27th day of February 1844; Whereas the Island of Quisqueya, the indigenous name for what later became the island of Hispaniola, was the cradle of thinking and achievement in the western hemisphere, establishing the first university and cathedral of the New World; Whereas on the 26th day of January 1813, Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father of the Dominican Republic, was born; Whereas, during the month of January 2017, Dominicans will celebrate the 204th Anniversary of Juan Pablo Duarte’s birth; Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte, along with Francisco Del Rosario Sanchez and Ramon Matias Melia, formed La Trinitaria, a secret organization that initiated the movement for the independence of the Dominican Republic; and Whereas, during the month of February 2017, Dominican Nationals and Dominican Americans from throughout the Dominican Republic and the United States will celebrate the independence of the Dominican Republic: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day; (2) supports the establishment of a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte to honor the founding father of the Dominican Republic; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican-Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Fitzpatrick submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Prohibiting the placement of Members Only signs in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or in office buildings of the House of Representatives.

1. Prohibiting Members Only signs in Capitol and House office buildings The Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol and the House Office Building Commission— (1) shall ensure that no sign stating Members Only is placed anywhere in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or in any office building of the House of Representatives; and (2) not later than one day after the date of the adoption of this resolution, shall remove any sign stating Members Only from the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol and any office building of the House of Representatives.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 63 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Royce of California , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Takano , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Lee , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. McNerney , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Speier , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Velázquez , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Peters , Ms. Hanabusa , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Crowley , Mrs. Davis of California , Ms. Titus , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Scott of Virginia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rooster, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2017 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , and Ms. Roybal-Allard ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.

Whereas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s healthcare system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 43 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling healthcare facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; and U.S. Military and Public Health Services and Veterans Administration medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current U.S. military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 22, 2017, through January 28, 2017, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s more than 50,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 67 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2017 Mr. Engel (for himself, Ms. Meng , Mrs. Lawrence , and Mr. Langevin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of November 2017, as National Bladder Health Month .

Whereas tens of millions of people in the United States are affected by bladder diseases and conditions including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions have a significant impact on health and quality of life, contributing to decreased physical activity (which can increase obesity levels and risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease), depression, social isolation, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-esteem, hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and even death; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions result in costs to the United States economy estimated at more than $70,000,000,000 annually; Whereas bladder problems are highly stigmatized, and open dialogue generated by Bladder Health Month can reduce stigma and empower providers and patients to have much-needed conversations about bladder health; Whereas medical and behavioral research to better understand and maintain bladder health and treat bladder diseases is critically needed, yet poorly recognized; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions are common in military veterans; Whereas more than 1 in 10 military servicemembers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq have urotrauma injuries (damage to the urinary tract or reproductive organs); Whereas 1 in 3 younger women veterans report overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, and painful bladder symptoms; Whereas more than 3/4 of veterans with spinal cord injury suffer from neurogenic bladder; Whereas bladder cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System patients; Whereas preventative campaigns and measures for diseases and conditions this extensive and expensive are routine and accepted in common medical, societal, and public health practice, yet none exists in a large, systematic fashion for bladder health; and Whereas November 2017 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Bladder Health Month since bladder health awareness has been promoted in November for more than 20 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Bladder Health Month .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2017 Mr. Knight (for himself, Ms. Speier , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Comstock , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Delaney , Ms. Brownley of California , and Mr. Soto ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as DIPG Awareness Day to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) affects 200 to 400 children in the United States each year with certain regularity; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children; Whereas DIPG is the second most common malignant brain tumor of childhood; Whereas DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors; Whereas the median survival time is only 9 months post diagnosis with treatment; Whereas 5-year survival is less than 1 percent; Whereas given the age at diagnosis and the average life expectancy, the number of life years lost annually because of DIPG is approximately 25,000 years of person life lost (calculated as the number of children diagnosed by average of male and female life expectancy from that median age, 300 × 80 = 25,000 years of person life lost annually); Whereas prognosis has not improved for children with DIPG in over 40 years; and Whereas government funding for research for pediatric cancer as a singular designation has been represented by less than 4 percent of the National Cancer Institute budget in any given year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of DIPG Awareness Day ; (2) encourages all people of the United States to become more informed about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) pediatric brain cancer, and the current challenges to the medical research system in designating sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers; (3) supports expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families; and (4) encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as significant factors considered during the grant application process.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 70 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 31, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule. 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 6 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 70 [Report No. 115–6] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2017 Mr. Newhouse , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 38) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule. 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 30, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 71 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 1, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 41) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers , and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 40) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 41) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers . 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. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 40) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 7 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 71 [Report No. 115–7] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 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. 41) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers , and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 40) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 41) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers . 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. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 40) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 30, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 73 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2017 Mr. Shuster (for himself and Mr. DeFazio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $17,416,000 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,655,500 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $8,760,500 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 74 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 2, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation , and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation . 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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 Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 8 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 74 [Report No. 115–8] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2017 Mr. Cole , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation , and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation . 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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 Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit.

January 31, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 75 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2017 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Ms. Meng , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Moore , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Cohen , and Ms. Brownley of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.

Whereas most girls subjected to commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking come from a broken child welfare system or are runaway youth that were subsequently preyed upon by exploiters and traffickers; Whereas it is important to provide education for family, friends, and neighbors to understand that these girls are victims; Whereas survivors of domestic trafficking need support in their efforts to raise awareness on identifying trafficked girls and the systems of support that such girls require to heal from the complex trauma of sexual violence and exploitation; Whereas the same protections and supports available to victims of child abuse should be extended to child victims of trafficking; and Whereas exploited and trafficked girls are not bad girls or child prostitutes , but are victims of systemized rape who need the same legal supports and protections other rape victims are afforded: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports efforts to— (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States; and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.