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I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 2, 2019 Ms. Wild introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL Making continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard.

1. Continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard There are hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2019, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for the Coast Guard are not in effect— (1) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to members of the Coast Guard (as described in section 1 of title 14, United States Code), including the reserve component thereof, who perform active service or inactive-duty training during such period; (2) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to civilian employees of the Coast Guard; (3) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to contractors of the Coast Guard; (4) such sums as are necessary for— (A) the payment of a death gratuity under sections 1475–1477 and 1489 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; (B) the payment or reimbursement of authorized funeral travel and travel related to the dignified transfer of remains and unit memorial services under section 481f of title 37, United States Code, with respect to members of the Coast Guard; and (C) the temporary continuation of a basic allowance of housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty, as authorized by section 403(l) of title 37, United States Code; and (5) such sums as are necessary for functions of the Coast Guard otherwise authorized by law. 2. Termination Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) The enactment into law of an appropriation (including a continuing appropriation) for any purpose for which amounts are made available in section 1. (2) The enactment into law of the applicable regular or continuing appropriations resolution or other Act without any appropriation for such purpose.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

That Karen L. Haas of the State of Maryland, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Philip George Kiko of the State of Ohio be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 2 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the State of Wisconsin, has been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 3 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 4 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the State of Wisconsin as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 6 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 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 Agriculture: Mr. Conaway, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Frelinghuysen, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Thornberry, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mrs. Black, Chair. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Ms. Foxx, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Walden, Chair. Committee on Ethics: Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, Chair, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Gowdy, Mr. Marchant, and Mr. Lance. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Hensarling, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Royce of California, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul, Chair. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Harper, Chair, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mrs. Comstock, Mr. Walker, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, and Mr. Loudermilk. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Goodlatte, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Bishop of Utah, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Chaffetz, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Sessions, Chair, Mr. Cole, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Buck, and Ms. Cheney. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Chabot, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Shuster, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Brady of Texas, Chair.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 7 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 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 Appropriations: Mrs. Lowey. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Yarmuth. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Scott of Virginia. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Pallone. Committee on Financial Services: Ms. Waters. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Engel. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Grijalva. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Cummings. Committee on Rules: Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Hastings, and Mr. Polis. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Velázquez. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Neal.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 8 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.

That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 2017, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: Nadeam Elshami, George Kundanis, Diane Dewhirst, Richard Meltzer, Wyndee Parker, and Drew Hammill, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94 . In addition, the Minority Leader may appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to 3 further minority employees.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 9 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2017 RESOLUTION

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Cramer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2017, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2017, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.

Whereas, on June 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court correctly concluded in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (No. 14–144; 576 U.S., 135 S. Ct. 2239) that messages on State license plates constitute government speech , not private speech protected by the First Amendment; Whereas the Court also held that it is within the authority of a State such as Texas to reject messages on State-issued license plates, such as a depiction of the Confederate battle flag, that offend the sensibilities of its citizens; Whereas divisive symbols, license plates, specialty license plates, replicas, and flags on public buildings or government property, which constitute government speech , convey the vestiges of the history of slavery that has divided the United States; Whereas the role of government is to promote equal protection under the Constitution and combat fear, oppression, and intimidation; Whereas these divisive symbols have historically targeted and perpetuated fear, oppression, and intimidation of certain groups of Americans; Whereas the continued existence of these divisive symbols as government speech is also a denial of equal protection under the law; Whereas the United States can only be a perfect union where all are and feel equally protected under the law; and Whereas equal protection under the law promotes a more perfect union, fairness, tolerance, peace, and a sense of community oneness, all unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union— (1) through avoidance of government speech , as the State of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., which promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation in the States, localities, and territories; (2) by immediately abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of the American society; and (3) by promoting tolerance and unity by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols whether displayed in public or private.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 14 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Ross (for himself, Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Black , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Rothfus , Mr. Chaffetz , Mr. Pearce , Mr. Gowdy , Mr. Bishop of Michigan , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Stewart , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Messer , Mr. Abraham , Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia , Mr. Byrne , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Donovan , Mr. Hensarling , Mr. LoBiondo , Mr. Trott , Mr. Graves of Georgia , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Brat , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Williams , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Posey , Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Rokita , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Harris , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Issa , and Mrs. Hartzler ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Disapproving of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016.

Whereas the State of Israel has been a loyal friend and strong ally to the United States since its establishment in 1948; Whereas the United States Government has historically opposed and vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel; Whereas, on December 23, 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted an anti-Israel resolution that threatens peace in the Middle East and breaks longstanding United States foreign policy; and Whereas the United States Government, under the direction of President Barack Obama, broke its longstanding commitment to the State of Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, by refusing to veto this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) disapproves of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 adopted on December 23, 2016; (2) disapproves of President Barack Obama and his administration’s failure to veto this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution; (3) affirms the United States Government in the future must continue to oppose and veto United Nations Security Council resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel; (4) affirms its commitment to the State of Israel as our loyal friend and strong ally in the Middle East; and (5) affirms its commitment to work with future Presidents to strengthen our alliance with the State of Israel.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 15 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Connolly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to reduce the frequency of its mail delivery service from 6 days a week to 5 days a week; Whereas 6-day mail delivery service is an essential service that the American people have relied on since 1912, particularly working families that depend on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of their paychecks; and Whereas reducing mail delivery service to 5 days a week would inevitably cause not only delays in the delivery of mail, but higher postal costs, due to the many hours of additional overtime that the Postal Service would require in order to handle the resulting back-up of mail: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

Whereas the United States Department of Justice issued a report titled, “Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras”, which details a number of benefits of body-worn cameras, including— (1) increased transparency and citizen views of police legitimacy; (2) improved behavior and civility among both police officers and citizens; and (3) increased evidentiary benefits that expedite resolution of citizen complaints or lawsuits and improving evidence for arrest and prosecution; and Whereas the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology conducted a 12-month study on the use of body-worn cameras used by law enforcement in the United Kingdom and estimated that the cameras led to a 50 percent reduction in use of force, and in addition, complaints against police fell approximately by 90 percent: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes all law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer; (2) recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect both citizens and police; and (3) encourages State and local law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras, including policies and protocols to handle privacy, storage, and other relevant concerns.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence , 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 concern over the detainment of Sandy Phan-Gillis, and for other purposes.

Whereas Sandy Phan-Gillis, a naturalized United States citizen of Chinese ancestry and Texas businesswoman, has been detained by the Chinese State Security since March 2015; Whereas Sandy traveled to China to promote business opportunities in her hometown of Houston, Texas; Whereas Sandy was detained by Chinese security agents as she was passing through an immigration control connecting mainland China with Macau; Whereas Chinese authorities waited six months before admitting she had been detained; Whereas in June 2016, a United Nations panel ruled that China had violated international human rights by denying Sandy access to legal assistance and holding her without bringing her before judicial authorities; Whereas Sandy is charged with going on a spy mission to Guangxi, China, on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency in the summer of 1996; Whereas Sandy’s passport for 1996 had no Chinese visa, no Chinese entry stamps, and no Chinese exit stamps; Whereas Sandy’s pay stubs from the Houston Police Department, where she worked from 1993 to 1998, showed that during the time in question she took a total of 11 hours of vacation; Whereas Sandy has denied any wrongdoing and said her detention was political and not criminal, according to a letter transcribed by a United States consular official in China; Whereas China has provided little information about its allegations, saying only that she is suspected of stealing and spying on its national secrets and that during her arrest a new crime of espionage was uncovered; and Whereas the Department of State has said consular officials meet every month with Phan-Gillis and are monitoring the case closely: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its ongoing concern about the detaining of Sandy Phan-Gillis in Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, in August 2004; (2) encourages the Department of State and the intelligence community to jointly continue investigations and to consider all plausible explanations for Sandy’s detainment; (3) urges the Department of State and the intelligence community to coordinate investigations with the Government of the People's Republic of China and solicit information from appropriate regional affairs and law enforcement experts on plausible explanations for Sandy's detainment; and (4) requests that the Department of State and the intelligence community continue to work with and inform Congress and the family of Sandy Phan-Gillis on efforts to possibly recover Sandy and to resolve her detainment.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 19 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Moore , and Mr. Lewis of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.

Whereas six months after the end of the Civil War, the Fisk School was established in Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas the Fisk School was designed by its founders to be an educational institution open to all, regardless of race or age; Whereas the Fisk School was incorporated as Fisk University in 1867; Whereas funding for the opening of the school was secured through the sale of slave paraphernalia; Whereas in 1871, a group of students at Fisk University formed a choral group, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with the goal of raising money to finance the institution; Whereas in that same year, the Fisk Jubilee Singers took all the funds in the University treasury with them for travel expenses and set off on a tour of the United States and Europe; Whereas during their first tour, the Jubilee Singers raised enough money to preserve their university and pay for the construction of Jubilee Hall, the South's first permanent structure built for the education of African-American students; Whereas the Jubilee Singers introduced the world to the spiritual as a musical genre, emerging as the first internationally recognized group of African-American musicians; Whereas the Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to tour and perform and have received countless awards and honors; Whereas, on every October 6, Fisk University celebrates the original group of nine students and their music professor, George L. White, who toured internationally in hopes of raising money to save Fisk University from closing; and Whereas, on October 6, 2017, the Fisk University community will celebrate its 146th Jubilee Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contributions of the Jubilee Singers to the United States musical landscape; (2) celebrates the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of the original Jubilee Singers and the continued success of the generations of Jubilee Singers who followed; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Hastings submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations to the economy of the United States and expressing support for designation of September as Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month .

Whereas more than 1,500,000 nonprofit organizations operate in the United States; Whereas the nonprofit sector continues to expand in size and scope; Whereas nonprofits contribute nearly $1,000,000,000,000 to the United States economy annually; Whereas nonprofits serve a vital role in facilitating charitable giving and social action; Whereas the combined donations and volunteer hours of individuals to nonprofit organizations are valued at hundreds of billions of dollars; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of nonprofits to the communities they serve, the issues they support, and the economy of the United States; and (2) supports the designation of Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month .
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 21 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Jones submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.

Whereas during the morning of March 4, 2007, 30 Marines of Fox Company, Marine Special Operations Command, on patrol in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, were attacked in a complex ambush by enemy forces; Whereas the Marines of Fox Company responded to the attack with proportionate defensive fire in accordance with the existing Rules of Engagement; Whereas, in their response to the ambush, the Marines of Fox Company did not engage in the intentional or indiscriminate killing of any civilians; Whereas, as commander of Theater Special Operations forces, Lieutenant General Frank Kearney prematurely decided to expel the entire Marine Special Operations Company from Afghanistan notwithstanding their appropriate response to an attack by the enemy; Whereas General Kearney skewed public perception regarding the incident with his statements, which led to an Inspector General investigation into his actions; Whereas, not only was the response by General Kearney unprecedented, but none of the investigations that have been completed would warrant such action, and General Kearney’s decision damaged the development of the Marine Special Operations Command and the personal livelihood of these Marines; and Whereas the Marines conduct during the complex ambush was exemplary and reflected the high standards to which they were trained: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps should issue a public document certifying that members of Fox Company of the Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of Fox Company and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and the Marines of Fox Company involved in this incident deserve to have their names cleared.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 22 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 5, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 11) objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, 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. 26) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill 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. 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. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 11) objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 24 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz 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 Federal Government should not bail out State and local government employee pension plans or other plans that provide post-employment benefits to State and local government retirees.

Whereas the Federal Government is operating at an annual deficit and is increasing its outstanding debt every year; Whereas the Federal Government, as of December 29, 2016, is carrying more than $19.879 trillion in debt, of which $14.408 trillion is owed to the public and $5.472 trillion is owed to Social Security and other trust funds; Whereas the Federal Government borrowed 15 cents for every dollar it spent in 2016; Whereas foreign governments, individuals, and corporations as of October 2016 own 43.1 percent of Federal debt held by the public; Whereas Social Security's unfunded liabilities will be $11.4 trillion by 2090 and $32.1 trillion over the infinite horizon; Whereas the Federal debt held by the public is expected to increase by more than $9 trillion from fiscal year 2016 to fiscal year 2026 according to the Congressional Budget Office; Whereas State and local governments are heavily dependent on Federal revenues; Whereas nearly 17 percent of the entire Federal budget goes directly to States and local governments; Whereas 17 percent of total State and local government general revenue comes from the Federal Government according to Census Bureau’s latest Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finance; Whereas numerous State and local government employee pension plans have offered overly generous retirement benefits to its employees and are in dire financial situations with combined unfunded liabilities of nearly $4 trillion; Whereas many State and local government pension plans have understated liabilities and overstated asset growth rates and have employed methodologies that private sector plans are prohibited from using by Federal law; and Whereas several State and local pension plans are expected to fully exhaust their funds within ten years: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should not bail out State and local government employee pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans; and (2) State and local governments should immediately institute reforms to their employee pension plans, including replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 25 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 5, 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 Ethics: Ms. Sánchez.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 26 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Griffith , and Mr. Mooney of West Virginia ) 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 provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that restored the original black lung benefits eligibility requirements should not be reduced but should be preserved and protected.

Whereas men and women who spend their lives mining coal deserve the black lung benefits afforded them through the Black Lung Benefits Act; Whereas these critical benefits are important for thousands of men and women across the United States; Whereas, since 1969, black lung benefits have been guaranteed by the Federal Government and have provided assistance for miners and their widows; Whereas, in 1981, the Black Lung Benefits Act was amended tightening eligibility requirements and eliminating two provisions regarding the entitlement benefits of coal minors and survivors alike; Whereas the Black Lung Benefits Act was amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to restore provisions similar to those in the original Black Lung Benefits Act, providing equity for certain eligible survivors; Whereas these restored black lung benefits are critical for the widows and widowers of miners; Whereas the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate have indicated that Congress will act to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in the 115th Congress; and Whereas President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he would sign a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in the event that Congress drafts provisions to amend or repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the provisions of such Act that restored the original black lung benefits eligibility requirements should not be reduced but should be preserved and protected.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 27 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Rejecting the two-state solution as the United States' diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes the State of Israel's sovereignty, security, and borders.

Whereas the State of Israel is the modern re-establishment of the sovereign nation state of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland; Whereas the State of Israel is the only consistent and reliable beacon of freedom and democracy in the Middle East; Whereas the State of Israel was founded in 1948 and its legitimacy is inviolable, and is in no way contingent on the resolution of any regional conflict; Whereas Judea and Samaria is the heartland of the Biblical holy land, the cradle of Jewish civilization, and Israel’s claim to this internationally disputed territory is right and just; Whereas the State of Israel is a crucial strategic ally of the United States in the region and in the larger war against the threats from radical Islam; Whereas the State of Israel is under constant threat of belligerence from the threat of diplomatic anti-Semitism, and violent attack from terrorism, and military threat by radical Islamic forces and governments, like the Islamic Republic of Iran; Whereas the potential for a failed Palestinian Arab state in Judea and Samaria remains a clear and present danger to the people of Israel; and Whereas the Palestinian Authority does not meet the criteria for a viable and functioning government with all the authority and responsibilities thereof: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives rejects the “two-state solution” as the United States diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes the State of Israel’s sovereignty, security, and borders.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 28 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mr. King of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to eliminate or reduce levels of door-to-door delivery service by the conversion of millions of home and businesses to centralized delivery or curbside and require those who wish to retain their door service to pay a delivery tax; Whereas reduced levels of service will have an immediate impact on current year revenue and a long-term impact on the viability of a business inevitably causing a larger drop in revenue from service cuts than from the estimated savings of elimination or reducing door delivery; Whereas door delivery is a vital service that the American people have relied on since the 1860s in both rural and urban areas and ensures the security of mail and packages; Whereas voluntary conversion of businesses in 2013 equated to a mere 0.8 percent of voluntary conversions confirming that businesses depend on in-person contact with letter carriers to ensure transactional security and initiate new business and revenue for the Postal Service; Whereas millions of Americans will be forced to retrieve their daily mail and packages from a centralized location removing the daily convenience for Americans in receiving checks, medications and other essential items; and Whereas eliminating or reducing door delivery services will serve as a hindrance for the elderly and disabled who will be forced to retrieve their mail and packages and be required to submit to a cumbersome application process in order to opt out of the requirement: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all businesses and residential customers.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 29 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 6, 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 Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Aderholt, Ms. Granger, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Culberson, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Cole, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Dent, Mr. Graves of Georgia, Mr. Yoder, Mr. Womack, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida, Mr. Fleischmann, Ms. Beutler, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Roby, Mr. Amodei, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Young of Iowa, Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia, Mr. Palazzo, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Moolenaar, and Mr. Taylor. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Barton, Mr. Upton, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Scalise, Mr. Latta, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Harper, Mr. Lance, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Olson, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Long, Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Flores, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Collins of New York, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Walberg, Mrs. Mimi Walters of California, Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Carter of Georgia. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. King of New York, Mr. Royce of California, Mr. Lucas, Mr. McHenry, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Posey, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Hultgren, Mr. Ross, Mr. Pittenger, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Barr, Mr. Rothfus, Mr. Messer, Mr. Tipton, Mr. Williams, Mr. Poliquin, Mrs. Love, Mr. Hill, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Zeldin, Mr. Trott, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia, Mr. MacArthur, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Budd, Mr. Kustoff, Ms. Tenney, and Mr. Hollingsworth. Committee of Ways and Means: Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Reichert, Mr. Roskam, Mr. Tom Price of Georgia, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Marchant, Mrs. Black, Mr. Reed, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Renacci, Mr. Meehan, Mrs. Noem, Mr. Holding, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mr. Tom Rice of South Carolina, Mr. Schweikert, Mrs. Walorski, and Mr. Curbelo of Florida.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 31 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2017 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. LaMalfa , and Mr. Young of Alaska ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Whereas, on January 5, 2015, the United States Postal Service has implemented lower service standards to virtually eliminate overnight delivery of first class mail and periodicals, and further delay most other mail; Whereas delayed mail negatively impacts businesses, hurts residents, rural communities and the economy, and drives customers away, resulting in lower revenue and worsens the Postal Service’s financial situation; and Whereas robust service standards implemented by the United States Postal Service are essential to providing prompt and timely delivery of all mail: Online purchases, local newspapers, newsletters, bill payments, letters, invitations, packages, and medicines: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 34 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 9, 2017 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 35 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 12, 2018 RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) education in the Nation’s schools.

Whereas the American Red Cross advocates that improved education and access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) could save 50,000 lives each year; Whereas the average response time to a 911 call is 8 to 12 minutes; Whereas the likelihood of survival is reduced approximately 10 percent for each minute defibrillation is delayed; and Whereas sudden cardiac arrest is most effectively treated by combining CPR and defibrillation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) public schools in possession of one or more AEDs should schedule annual AED education for all school personnel, for which staff meetings or in-service days allocated under State law for professional development programs in emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be used; (2) such public schools should consider including in such annual AED education instruction on the use of AEDs and information for school personnel relating to the locations of AEDs, the school’s response plan, and the members of the school response team; (3) each public school in possession of one or more AEDs should conduct an annual CPR and AED drill for school personnel to practice the use of these life-saving measures and to evaluate the school’s preparedness in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest; and (4) when planning the education and drills, local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools should coordinate with other schools operating education programs, any State-issued recommendations as to the development or usage of appropriate programs, and the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2017 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee (for himself and Mr. Roe of Tennessee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) training in the Nation’s schools.

Whereas the American Red Cross advocates that improved training and access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) could save 50,000 lives each year; Whereas the average response time to a 911 call is 8 to 12 minutes; Whereas the likelihood of survival is reduced approximately 10 percent for each minute defibrillation is delayed; and Whereas sudden cardiac arrest is most effectively treated by combining CPR and defibrillation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) public schools in possession of one or more AEDs should schedule annual AED training for all school personnel, for which staff meetings or in-service days allocated under State law for training programs in emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be used; (2) such public schools should consider including in such annual AED training instruction on the use of AEDs and information for school personnel relating to the locations of AEDs, the school’s response plan, and the members of the school response team; (3) each public school in possession of one or more AEDs should conduct an annual CPR and AED drill for school personnel to practice the use of these life-saving measures and to evaluate the school’s preparedness in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest; and (4) when planning the training and drills, local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools should coordinate with other schools operating training programs, any State-issued recommendations as to the development or usage of appropriate programs, and the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.