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IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2017 Mr. Nadler submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President.

That the Attorney General of the United States is directed to transmit, to the extent that such information is in the possession of the Attorney General, (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the Attorney General determines appropriate) to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Justice, including the Office of Legal Counsel, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to— (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of the Executive Office of the President; (2) any investment by any foreign government or agent of a foreign government in any entity owned in whole or in part by President Donald J. Trump; (3) President Trump’s proposal to maintain an interest in his business holdings, while turning over day-to-day operation of those interests to his sons Donald J. Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump; (4) President Trump’s plan to donate the profits of any foreign governments’ use of his hotels to the United States Treasury, including the decision to exclude other payments by foreign governments to any other business holdings of the Trump Organization from that arrangement; (5) the Foreign Emoluments Clause (U.S. Constitution, Article I, § 9, Clause 8) as it may pertain to President Donald J. Trump or any employee of the Executive Office of the President; and (6) any of the following Federal statutes governing conflicts of interest as they may pertain to President Donald J. Trump or any employee of the Executive Office of the President: (A) The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.). (B) Section 3110 of title 5, United States Code (concerning employment of relatives). (C) Section 7342 of title 5, United States Code (concerning receipt and disposition of foreign gifts). (D) Section 7352 of title 5, United States Code (concerning gifts to Federal employees). (E) Section 201 of title 18, United States Code (prohibiting bribery of public officials). (F) Section 208 of title 18, United States Code (prohibiting participation by government officials in matters affecting their personal financial interest). (G) Section 211 of title 18, United States Code (prohibiting acceptance or solicitation to obtain appointive public office). (H) Section 219 of title 18, United States Code (prohibiting Federal officers and employees from acting as agents of foreign principals). (I) Section 1905 of title 18, United States Code (prohibiting disclosure of confidential information).
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2017 Mr. McCaul (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security (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 $15,007,846 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,503,923 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 $7,503,923 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. 114 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Chabot submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Small Business (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 $6,287,037 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,037,400 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 $3,249,637 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. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Sessions submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Rules (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 $6,260,562.20 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,130,281.10 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 $3,130,281.10 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. 116 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 14, 2017 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any joint resolution specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such joint resolution are waived. Each such joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. The joint resolutions referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. (b) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 11 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 116 [Report No. 115–11] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Byrne , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any joint resolution specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such joint resolution are waived. Each such joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. The joint resolutions referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. (b) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

February 13, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz (for himself and Mr. Cummings ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (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 $18,595,472 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,297,736 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 $9,297,736 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. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Goodlatte submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary (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 $16,382,000 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,053,500 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 $8,328,500 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. 120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. King of Iowa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the courts' actions against President Trump's Executive order.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Judge James L. Robart of the Western District of Washington ignored the Constitution, Federal law and court precedent in issuing a temporary restraining order against President Trump’s Executive order entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States ; and (2) the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in failing to reverse Judge Robart’s erroneous temporary restraining order.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 121 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Mullin , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Buchanan , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Ms. Norton , Ms. Meng , Mr. Perlmutter , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , and Mr. DeFazio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week .

Whereas, February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, is National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week ; Whereas lifestyle-related chronic diseases are at the heart of the current health care crisis in the United States; Whereas the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed chronic disease the public health challenge of the 21st century ; Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress, with increased risk for major illnesses and death; Whereas attempts to reduce these lifestyle-related chronic disease and costs have proven to be financially unsustainable within a system that rewards hospitalizations and invasive procedures; Whereas incentives for interventions and technologies that achieve desired outcomes such as outpatient care, risk management, patient support, and health coaching should be encouraged; Whereas a large gap exists between health care provider recommendations and sustainable health-related behavior change; Whereas health coaches are a new type of health care worker who serve as wellness guides and supportive mentors that motivate individuals to cultivate positive health choices and move them toward those specific goals; Whereas health coaches serve a vital role in improving an individual’s wellness that complements and does not replace the work of health care professionals; and Whereas there are an increasing number of studies that show the effectiveness of health and wellness coaches in improving individual health and wellness and reducing health care costs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week ; and (2) supports the efforts of health and wellness coaches of the United States on their important work to improve the health and wellness of the Nation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 122 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2017 Mr. Smith of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (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 $10,969,956 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,484,978 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 $5,484,978 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. 125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2017 Mr. Harper (for himself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on House Administration (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 $10,343,130 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,021,565 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 $5,321,565 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. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2017 Mr. Hensarling (for himself and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services (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 $16,580,450 for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,290,225 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 $8,290,225 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. 127 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 15, 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 Ethics: Mr. Cohen. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Sarbanes. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Schneider.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 129 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 14, 2018 RESOLUTION Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world.

Whereas according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the Department of Defense, more than 82,000 United States personnel are still unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world; Whereas, though recognizing that an estimated 48,000 of these personnel were presumed lost at sea and are unlikely to be recovered, tens of thousands of families and friends have waited decades for the accounting of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the families of these brave Americans deserve our Nation’s best efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting for their missing loved ones; Whereas the National League of POW/MIA Families, and their iconic POW/MIA flag, pioneered the Vietnam War accounting effort since 1970 and has been joined in this humanitarian quest for answers by Korean War, Cold War, and World War II families, fully supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, Special Forces Association, Special Operations Association, Rolling Thunder, and other more recently formed groups, and tens of thousands of families and veterans are yearning and advocating for answers concerning the fates of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the Department of Defense is to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing members of the Armed Forces of the United States, designated civilians of the Department, and other designated personnel; and Whereas the recovery and investigation teams of the Department of Defense deploy to countries around the world to account as fully as possible for these unaccounted-for United States personnel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and other elements of the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and all foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, identify, and account as fully as possible for all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world; and (2) calls upon all foreign governments with information on United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts, or with such personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the Government of the United States to provide the fullest possible accounting for those American lives.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2017 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.

Whereas more than 83,000 personnel of the United States are still unaccounted-for around the world from past wars and conflicts; Whereas, though recognizing that an estimated 50,000 of these World War II personnel were lost deep at sea and are unlikely ever to be recovered, thousands of families and friends have waited decades for the accounting of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the families of these brave Americans deserve our Nation’s best efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting for their missing loved ones; Whereas the National League of POW/MIA Families, and their iconic POW/MIA flag, pioneered the accounting effort since 1970 and has been joined in this humanitarian quest for answers by the Korean War, Cold War and World War II families, fully supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, Special Forces Association, Special Operations Association, Rolling Thunder, and other more recently formed groups, and thousands of families are yearning and advocating for answers concerning the fates of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the Department of Defense is to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing members of the Armed Forces of the United States, designated civilians of the Department, and other designated personnel; and Whereas the recovery and investigation teams of the Department of Defense deploy to countries around the world to account as fully as possible for these missing and otherwise unaccounted-for personnel of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and other elements of the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and all foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account as fully as possible for all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States around the world; and (2) calls upon all foreign governments with information on missing personnel of the United States, or with missing personnel of the United States within their territories, to cooperate fully with the Government of the United States to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing personnel of the United States.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2017 Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. Courtney , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Norton , Mr. Polis , Ms. Shea-Porter , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Ms. DeLauro ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.

Whereas under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 119) (referred to in this preamble as the Affordable Care Act ), 20,000,000 Americans have gained health insurance coverage, including 11,000,000 Americans that have coverage through the public exchanges created by that Act; Whereas the uninsured rate is at its lowest point in history, but there is more work to be done to provide access to coverage for Americans that remain uninsured, and to reduce deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for the 31,000,000 Americans who are currently underinsured; Whereas before the date of enactment of the Affordable Care Act, millions of individuals with preexisting conditions were denied health coverage by insurance companies that controlled who received health care in the United States; Whereas profound disparities persist in health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and geography, and nearly 4,000,000 adults, disproportionately people of color, lack coverage as a result of the failure of 19 States to expand the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) under the Affordable Care Act; Whereas public insurance options for workers’ compensation insurance have resulted in lower rates for small businesses and more competition in several States; Whereas giving all Americans the choice of a public, nonprofit health insurance option would— (1) lead to increased competition and reduced premiums; (2) cut wasteful spending on administration, marketing, and executive pay; and (3) ensure that consumers have the affordable choices they deserve; Whereas public programs such as the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) often deliver care more cost-effectively by limiting administrative overhead and securing better prices from providers; and Whereas the Congressional Budget Office has found that a public health insurance option would save taxpayers billions of dollars: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 119) by ensuring that, in addition to the health coverage options provided by private insurers, every American has access to a public health insurance option, which, when established, will— (1) strengthen competition; (2) improve affordability for families by reducing premiums and increasing choices; and (3) save American taxpayers billions of dollars.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 131 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 16, 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 the Budget: Mr. Smith of Missouri, to rank immediately after Mr. Johnson of Ohio. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Russell, to rank immediately after Mr. Grothman. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Bishop of Michigan.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Williams (for himself, Mr. Veasey , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Jones , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Titus , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Donovan , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Roskam , Ms. Moore , and Mr. Faso ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Whereas April 11 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Pet Adoption Day ; and Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month to designate as National Pet Adoption Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens; (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Pet Adoption Day and National Pet Adoption Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to adopt pets from local animal shelters and rescues.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Rush , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Stivers , and Ms. Adams ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award for personal acts of valor in action above and beyond the call of duty against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas since its first presentation in 1863, 3,515 members of the Armed Forces have received the Medal of Honor with just less than half being awarded for actions during the Civil War; Whereas African-American members of the Armed Forces have played vital roles in military operations throughout the history of the United States; Whereas 88 African-Americans have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor; Whereas Sergeant William Harvey Carney, a member of Company C of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, was the first African-American to earn the Medal of Honor when, during the attack on Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, he risked his own life above and beyond the call of duty to save the American flag while under heavy fire and prevent its capture, despite being wounded several times by Confederate fire; Whereas William Harvey Carney was not presented with the Medal of Honor until nearly 37 years after his acts of bravery; Whereas in 1993, a study commissioned by the United States Army described systematic racial discrimination in the criteria for awarding medals during World War II; Whereas after an exhaustive review, the study recommended seven African-American World War II veterans be awarded the Medal of Honor; and Whereas African-American men and women who today serve in the Armed Forces play a critical role in the defense and security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African-Americans in the history of the United States; and (2) honors the outstanding contributions of African-American members of the United States Armed Forces, including the 88 African-Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Bishop of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Trott ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense.

Whereas in 2006, the defense ministers of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Alliance member countries agreed to commit a minimum of two percent, as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) to spending on defense; Whereas in 2006, the defense ministers of NATO Alliance member countries further agreed to commit a minimum of 20 percent of defense expenditures to major equipment spending; Whereas these commitments were reaffirmed in the Wales Summit Declaration of 2014 issued by Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council; Whereas Article 3 of the North Atlantic Treaty states that, in order more effectively to achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack. ; Whereas member nations that meet or exceed the GDP commitment and member nations with a plan of action to move toward the GDP commitment are commended and encouraged; Whereas the aggressive actions of Russia against Ukraine challenge global freedom, security, and stability critical to the NATO Alliance; Whereas the instability in the Middle East and North Africa and the continued threat of global terrorism pose a threat to security and prosperity; Whereas emerging security challenges such as cyber-attacks threaten the resilience and integrity of NATO networks and infrastructure assets; and Whereas the resolute commitment of the United States to NATO is steadfast and the efforts of member nations that have met GDP commitments is applauded: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense; (2) calls on NATO member countries to meet or exceed the 20 percent commitment to defense expenditures on major equipment spending; and (3) reaffirms the United States longstanding and resolute commitment to NATO and the peace through strength it advances.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Duffy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on February 19, 2017, as American Birkebeiner Week .

Whereas the American Birkebeiner, held in Hayward, Wisconsin, is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and contributes to the estimated $26,000,000 in revenue generated in Sawyer and Bayfield counties in Wisconsin each year; Whereas over 13,000 cross-country skiers and tens of thousands of spectators gather in Hayward each February to celebrate and participate in the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s annual week of cross-country skiing festivities, which includes events for all ages and abilities; Whereas the American Birkebeiner is a uniquely American tradition and is the sole cross-country ski-race representing the North American continent within the global Worldloppet International Sports Federation; Whereas over 250,000 skiers have participated in American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation races since 1973; Whereas the 100+ kilometer American Birkebeiner recreational trail was ranked among the best cross-country ski destinations in the United States in 2016, is utilized by an estimated 100,000 visitors each year, and draws tourists to Northwest Wisconsin; Whereas the American Birkebeiner is celebrating its 44th year and the recent opening of the Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner, which commemorates the race’s origins and legacy; Whereas the 2017 American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race will be celebrating a momentous milestone with the inaugural use of the new American Birkebeiner Trailhead permanent start area; Whereas past and current members of the United States ski team will be gathering in reunion at the 2017 American Birkebeiner, many of whom have represented the United States at the highest level of international competition including the past 15 Olympic Games; Whereas the mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is to conduct the finest international cross-country ski competitions, to serve as good stewards of the American Birkebeiner Trail system, and to support a healthy and active lifestyle; Whereas the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, has proclaimed February 19, 2017, through February 26, 2017, as American Birkebeiner Week throughout the State of Wisconsin; and Whereas the week beginning on February 19, 2017, in which the American Birkebeiner is held, would be an appropriate week to designate as American Birkebeiner Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of American Birkebeiner Week ; (2) encourages citizens to get outdoors and embrace a healthy, active lifestyle by participating in Nordic sports or other activities; (3) recognizes the importance of the American Birkebeiner to the economy of Northwest Wisconsin; and (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of the American Birkebeiner to our Nation.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. Crowley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as endangered ; Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as endangered ; and Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Kind ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as National Obesity Care Week .

Whereas the disease of obesity is a major source of concern across the United States, and more than one-third of adults in the United States are affected by obesity, with the number of people with severe obesity in the United States continuing to grow; Whereas experts and researchers agree that obesity is a complex disease influenced by various physiological, environmental, and genetic factors; Whereas, while prevention programs have successfully established the seriousness of the public health crisis posed by obesity, it is also imperative that individuals and families currently affected by obesity receive comprehensive care and treatment; Whereas studies show that bias against and stigma associated with people affected by obesity among general society and healthcare professionals are significant barriers to effectively treating the disease; Whereas healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients, and families should regard obesity with the same level of seriousness with which other chronic diseases are regarded; Whereas research suggests that weight loss of as little as 5 to 10 percent of the total weight of an individual affected by obesity can improve the associated health risks affecting many patients living with obesity and can thereby support the goals of Federal and State initiatives to reduce chronic disease, improve health outcomes, and help control healthcare costs; Whereas healthcare professionals should treat patients with respect and compassion and should partner with patients to develop comprehensive and individualized approaches to weight loss and weight management that consider all appropriate treatment options, such as reduced-calorie diets, physical activity modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; Whereas it will take a long-term collaborative effort, which will involve individual, corporate, and institutional partners in all fields taking active roles, to ignite the betterment of obesity care and treatment; and Whereas the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Obesity Care Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Obesity Care Week ; and (2) encourages all people in the United States to create a foundation of open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of all individuals affected by obesity and their families.