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IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 728 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2019 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Condemning the decision of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark A. Calabria to remove the borrower’s preferred language question and the housing counseling question from the Universal Residential Loan Application.

Whereas 8 percent of the United States population (25.1 million) is considered limited-English proficient (LEP); Whereas the preferred language question was designed only to better understand the unique challenges that LEP persons face throughout the home buying process; Whereas language barriers make it especially difficult to navigate the complex process of purchasing a home; Whereas over one-third of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are LEP individuals; Whereas Spanish speakers in the United States account for 64 percent of the United States LEP population; Whereas LEP home buyers make up a growing share of the mortgage market; Whereas communities with larger LEP populations have lower home ownership rates; Whereas every American, regardless of their race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, LEP status, or gender identity should have a fair and equal opportunity to purchase a home in this country; Whereas the 2008 financial crisis caused countless borrowers to lose their homes because language barriers made it impossible to comprehend the terms of the loans some of them received; Whereas access to credit and home ownership is a struggle for far too many qualified home buyers who are new Americans or immigrants; Whereas AAPI and Hispanic home ownership continues to fall behind the national average due to a number of factors, including language barriers and misinformation about the home buying process; Whereas the Federal Housing Finance Agency should collect data on the preferred language of borrowers to better understand and address the growing needs of LEP home buyers; and Whereas a standardized question on the Universal Residential Loan Application (URLA) indicating the borrower’s preferred language neither obligates home buyers to respond nor mortgage originators and servicers to conduct communications in the preferred language of the borrower: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the decision of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark A. Calabria to remove the preferred language question from the Universal Residential Loan Application; and (2) urges the Director to immediately reverse this arbitrary decision and restore the language preference question and the Homeownership Education and Housing Counseling question to the Universal Residential Loan Application.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2019 Mr. Harder of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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 Encouraging the President to expand the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

Whereas veterans have sacrificed so much for the United States and have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve the freedoms inherent in the Constitution of the United States; Whereas veterans and their families deserve the benefits that they have earned; Whereas members of the Armed Forces sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange, a tactical herbicide, and other tactical herbicides on trees and vegetation during the Vietnam War, from 1962 to 1975; Whereas 58,220 members of the Armed Forces died in combat during the Vietnam War, and veterans are still dying from diseases related to exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas approximately 83,000 veterans are currently living with at least one of the presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas the report set forth by the National Academy of Medicine in 2018 entitled Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure: Update 11 recognized— (1) hypothyroidism and bladder cancer to have a limited or suggestive evidence of association to exposure to Agent Orange; and (2) Parkinson-like symptoms, also known as Parkinsonism, and hypertension to have sufficient evidence of association to exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas, due to exposure to Agent Orange, veterans and their families are facing monumental hurdles with respect to financial stress, mental health, substance addiction, and physical health issues; and Whereas internal documents obtained by a veteran under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act ), determined that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and other White House officials objected to the recommendation by former Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin to add bladder cancer, Parkinsonism, and hypothyroidism to the list of diseases related to exposure to Agent Orange: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages the President— (1) to take care of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their family members who have given so much, including the ultimate sacrifice, in defense of the United States; and (2) to take action on behalf of thousands of veterans across the United States who are living with chronic health conditions by expanding the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 730 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Chabot , Mr. Espaillat , Mrs. Radewagen , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Spano , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Evans , Ms. Craig , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Golden , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Kim , Ms. Finkenauer , Mr. Delgado , Mr. Crow , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Clay , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Bost , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Posey , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Latta , Ms. Norton , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Takano , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Norman , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Meng , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Graves of Missouri , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Curtis , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , and Mr. LaHood ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition and celebration of the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses.

Whereas, as of September 2019, there are over 30,700,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States— (1) represent 99.9 percent of all businesses in the United States; (2) employ nearly 60 million private sector employees in the United States; (3) create nearly two of every three of new jobs; and (4) constitute 97.5 percent of firms exporting goods; and Whereas the day of November 30, 2019, is an appropriate day to recognize small businesses and encourage consumers to support their local small businesses during the holiday shopping season: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States; (2) recognizing the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners; (3) supporting and encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more startup businesses; (4) showing appreciation for the many ways that small businesses support their communities and their workers; and (5) celebrating the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 734 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 26, 2019 Mr. Riggleman (for himself, Mr. Scalise , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Walden , Mr. Mast , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Flores , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Latta , Mr. Long , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Cline , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Trone , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Steil , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Rose of New York , Mr. Banks , Mr. Williams , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Walker , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Mitchell , Mr. Pence , Mr. Crenshaw , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Steube , Mrs. Lee of Nevada , Mr. Baird , Mrs. Luria , Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Biggs , Ms. Spanberger , and Mr. Massie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Purple Star Families Week .

Whereas it is recognized that wounds sustained through armed service to the United States of America are both visible and invisible; Whereas these invisible wounds are frequently undertreated and poorly healed; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that an average of more than 20 veterans die by suicide per day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of war are often forgotten and isolated; Whereas these family members lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities after their loss; Whereas the need for formal recognition of these families is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the community of United States veterans; Whereas these families may be designated for recognition and support as Purple Star Families ; and Whereas the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, is an appropriate week to designate as Purple Star Families Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week .
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 736 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2019 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members from voting present on any question on which a record vote is taken.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stand For Something Resolution . 2. Prohibiting Members from voting present on questions on which a record vote is taken Rule XX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Requiring voting in affirmative or negative 12. On any question on which a record vote is taken in the House, including the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, or in any committee of the House, a Member may vote only in the affirmative or the negative and may not vote present . .
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2019 Mr. O'Halleran (for himself, Mrs. Kirkpatrick , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Stanton , Ms. Haaland , Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico , and Mr. Luján ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 regarding the efforts of the Federal Government to address the public health and environmental crisis on the Navajo Nation caused by abandoned uranium mines.

Whereas Federal directives from World War II and the Cold War era led to the extensive mining of uranium ore on the Navajo Nation; Whereas 524 abandoned uranium mines remain scattered across the Navajo Nation and pose a significant radiation health hazard to the public and environment; Whereas cancer from radiation exposure is the second-leading cause of sickness and death on the Navajo Nation; Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency, upon the insistence of the Navajo Nation, has secured settlement agreements with responsible parties to fund the cleanup of 219 of the abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation; Whereas there are 305 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation for which Federal funds or settlement agreements are not available to fund their cleanup; and Whereas it is the express duty of the United States, through the Environmental Protection Agency, to address and ensure the timely remediation of the environmental contamination resulting from abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency, in full coordination and partnership with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency and other affected Tribes, should take all necessary steps to ensure that cleanup actions for all abandoned uranium mines and related environmental pollution on the Navajo Nation and other Tribal lands are implemented expeditiously.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 740 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 3, 2019 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Stevens , Mr. Takano , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Lipinski , and Mr. Brooks of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2019, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2019, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 741 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 5, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 326) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) 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. 326) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. The amendments to the resolution and the preamble recommended by the Committee on Foreign Affairs now printed in the resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, 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.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 57 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 741 [Report No. 116–322] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 4, 2019 Mr. Raskin , from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 326) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) 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. 326) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution. The amendments to the resolution and the preamble recommended by the Committee on Foreign Affairs now printed in the resolution, modified by the amendments printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, 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.

December 4, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2019 Mr. Smith of Missouri (for himself, Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Guest , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Wright , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Riggleman , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Banks , Mr. Walker , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Babin , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Long , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Marshall , and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.

Whereas the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach the President of the United States; Whereas the Senate has the sole power to conduct a trial to remove the President from office; Whereas, during an impeachment trial, the Vice President of the United States does not preside over the Senate in his or her role as President of the Senate due to a clear conflict of interest, but rather the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court presides; Whereas a sitting United States Senator actively seeking the Presidency of the United States has a vested interest in the reputation and political future of an incumbent President of the United States who is currently serving his or her first term in office; Whereas Senate rules governing impeachment proceedings requires United States Senators to make the following oath prior to an impeachment trial: I solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of ——— ———, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws: So help me God. ; Whereas a sitting United States Senator actively seeking to unseat the incumbent President of the United States cannot claim impartiality in his or her political opponent’s impeachment trial; and Whereas the Constitution grants both chambers of Congress the authority to determine the Rules of its Proceedings : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2019 Mrs. Axne (for herself, Ms. Cheney , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Smith of Nebraska ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Taco John’s and celebrating the contributions the company and its franchise owners provide to local communities across the country.

Whereas, in 1968, restaurateur John Turner approached camper and trailer manufacturer, Harold Homes, to build a small taco shop in celebration of the annual Cheyenne Frontier Days; Whereas, in 1969, John Turner and Harold Holmes bought the franchising rights to Taco John’s after the restaurant’s initial success proved to be popular within the community; Whereas Taco John’s franchise business model allows new entrepreneurs across the country to go into business for themselves, but not by themselves; Whereas Taco John’s and its franchise owners provide crucial support to local communities through vocational training and corporate social responsibility initiatives; Whereas Taco John’s makes important societal contributions by sponsoring educational programs and also has developed a partnership with Jonah Bank to fund suicide prevention programs in Wyoming; Whereas, by utilizing the franchise business model, Taco John’s provides comprehensive training opportunities and scalability, offering entry-level workers with lifelong skills that are versatile across industries; Whereas today, Taco John’s operates and franchises nearly 400 restaurants in 23 States and supports over 13,000 jobs, making it one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in America; Whereas the restaurant brand is concentrated in Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota; Whereas Taco John’s trademarked the rights to the worldwide celebration of Taco Tuesday; Whereas Taco John’s has created popular and innovative menu options, specifically the Six Pack and a Pound , Potato Ole , Nachos Navidad , and other menu classics that are enjoyed by customers across the country; and Whereas Taco John’s is a pride of the West and Midwest: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 50th anniversary of Taco John’s and celebrates the contributions the company and its franchise owners provide to local communities across the country.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2019 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Mr. Walberg , and Mr. Nunes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that individual choice in health insurance should be protected.

Whereas more than 159 million Americans under the age of 65 are enrolled in private health insurance through their employer; Whereas more than 14 million Americans under the age of 65 are enrolled in private health insurance that they purchase on their own behalf; Whereas more than 22 million Americans receive Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage plan offered by a private entity; Whereas private health insurance coverage often provides benefits that are more robust than benefits offered under a Federal or State health program and at cost that is lower than under a Federal or State health program; and Whereas H.R. 1384 from the 116th Congress and similar bills would make the offering of private health insurance unlawful, snatching away the health insurance millions of Americans have, like, and rely on in favor of government rationing of care: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to protect and promote individual choice in health insurance for the American people and prevent any Medicare for All proposal that would outlaw private health plans, such as job-based coverage and Medicare Advantage plans.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 760 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2019 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. Olson , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Babin , Mr. Crenshaw , and Mr. Brady ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Commemorating the centennial of Houston Methodist Hospital.

Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health care institution that has been devoted to providing compassionate and exceptional health care in Houston, Texas, for 100 years; Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital opened its doors in 1919 as an outreach ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has since saved countless lives through its mission of putting the patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs at the center of everything it does; Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital now stands as the flagship hospital of the Houston Methodist system serving the greater Houston community with 1.3 million patient encounters in the last year across 8 hospitals with a robust network of primary and specialty care physicians and more than 23,000 employees; Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital has been a leader and incubator of innovation within medicine and continues to invest in the research and development of innovative medical breakthroughs, technologies, and ideas, such as the world’s first multiorgan transplant and the world’s first successful coronary bypass grafting using the patient’s own leg vein, among many others; Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital’s history of academic collaborations has empowered new generations of clinicians and researchers through creating medical education programs that are translational, interdisciplinary, and transformative; and Whereas Houston Methodist Hospital has consistently been acknowledged for its quality, safety, and excellence, including being ranked the number one hospital in the State of Texas for eight consecutive years and a national Honor Roll hospital by U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized for its outstanding specialties in neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, urology, and many other medical specialties: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of Houston Methodist Hospital’s founding, for its role as a pioneer and leader in medicine, and as a model in providing high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients through an unwavering focus on safety, quality, service, and innovation.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 761 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 17, 2019 RESOLUTION Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

That the Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, may designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading thereto in order to obtain film footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 761 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2019 Ms. Lofgren (for herself and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

That the Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, may designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading thereto in order to obtain film footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2019 Mr. Watkins submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor , 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 support of the House of Representatives for the priorities and goals of the Executive order on combating anti-Semitism.

Whereas, on December 11, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed the Executive order on combating anti-Semitism into law, affirming and clarifying that title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) applies to anti-Semitic discrimination based on race, color, or national origin; Whereas title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance; Whereas Jewish students in schools and on college campuses across the United States face anti-Semitic discrimination, incidents, and rhetoric; Whereas incidents of anti-Semitic discrimination have included acts of violence against Jewish Americans; Whereas anti-Semitic discrimination must be confronted and condemned wherever it appears, including when present in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance; Whereas, on July 23, 2019, the House of Representatives, in an Act reaffirming the United States unwavering support for the Jewish people and strong condemnation of anti-Semitism, passed with an overwhelming majority, H. Res. 246, opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel; and Whereas all Americans have the right to be protected from discrimination, including anti-Semitic discrimination: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and supports the priorities and goals of the Executive order on combating anti-Semitism, signed by President Donald J. Trump on December 11, 2019; (2) is committed to combating anti-Semitism throughout all levels of education, including on college campuses; and (3) supports the freedom of Jewish individuals to practice their faith free from discrimination and anti-Semitism.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 765 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 17, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 761) permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1158) to authorize cyber incident response teams at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–43. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1865) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–44 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 3. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than December 17, 2019, such material as she may deem explanatory of the Senate amendments and the motions specified in the first two sections of this resolution. 4. House Resolution 761 is hereby adopted.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 766 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 17, 2019 Ms. Gabbard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Censuring President Donald J. Trump.

Whereas in his conduct of the office of President of the United States—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of the President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Donald J. Trump, acting both directly and through his agents within and outside the United States Government, abused the powers of the Presidency for his own personal political gain; Whereas President Trump, using the powers of his high office, solicited the interference of Ukraine in the 2020 United States Presidential election; Whereas President Trump conducted a scheme or course of conduct that included soliciting the Government of Ukraine to investigate his political rival, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; Whereas President Trump abused the powers of the Presidency by ignoring or injuring vital national interests to obtain an improper personal political benefit and betrayed the Nation by abusing his high office to enlist a foreign power in interfering with democratic elections; Whereas President Trump used the powers of the Presidency to undermine the integrity of the United States democratic process, thereby ignoring and injuring the interests of the Nation; Whereas President Trump has demonstrated that he has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with self-governance and the rule of law; and Whereas President Trump has acted in a manner contrary to the trust voters placed in him as President, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) censures President Donald J. Trump for actions taken by the President as outlined in this resolution, which constitute a willful abuse of power; (2) censures President Donald J. Trump for putting his personal political interests before those of the American people in a manner that undermines the integrity of the United States democratic process; (3) calls on President Donald J. Trump to refrain from any conduct that invites foreign interference in United States elections or undermines United States Government investigations into foreign interference; (4) calls on President Donald J. Trump and the executive branch of government to respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers; (5) strongly urges President Donald J. Trump to uphold his oath of office as established by the Constitution of the United States and fulfill his constitutional responsibilities to the American people; and (6) calls on President Donald J. Trump to acknowledge and admit wrongdoing as outlined in this resolution and apologize to the American people.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 767 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 18, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, without intervention of any point of order, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except as follows: (a) The resolution, as amended, shall be debatable for six hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees. (b) The question of adoption of the resolution, as amended, shall be divided between the two articles. 2. During consideration of House Resolution 755, only the following persons shall be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto: (a) Members of Congress. (b) The Delegates and the Resident Commissioner. (c) The President and Vice President of the United States. (d) Other persons as designated by the Speaker. 3. After adoption of House Resolution 755, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, if offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. No other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to House Resolution 755 shall be privileged during the remainder of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. 4. The chair of the Committee on the Judiciary may insert in the Congressional Record such material as he may deem explanatory of— (a) House Resolution 755, not later than the date that is 5 legislative days after adoption thereof; and (b) the resolution specified in section 3 of this resolution, not later than the date that is 5 legislative days after adoption thereof.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 63 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 767 [Report No. 116–355] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 17, 2019 Mr. McGovern , 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 resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, without intervention of any point of order, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except as follows: (a) The resolution, as amended, shall be debatable for six hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees. (b) The question of adoption of the resolution, as amended, shall be divided between the two articles. 2. During consideration of House Resolution 755, only the following persons shall be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto: (a) Members of Congress. (b) The Delegates and the Resident Commissioner. (c) The President and Vice President of the United States. (d) Other persons as designated by the Speaker. 3. After adoption of House Resolution 755, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, if offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. No other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to House Resolution 755 shall be privileged during the remainder of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. 4. The chair of the Committee on the Judiciary may insert in the Congressional Record such material as he may deem explanatory of— (a) House Resolution 755, not later than the date that is 5 legislative days after adoption thereof; and (b) the resolution specified in section 3 of this resolution, not later than the date that is 5 legislative days after adoption thereof.

December 17, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 17, 2019 Mr. Lamborn (for himself, Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Babin , Mr. Banks , Mr. Cole , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Wenstrup , and Mr. Grothman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution, in prohibiting the establishment of religion, would not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialogue: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas; (2) strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and (3) expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.