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IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 216 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2019 Ms. Velázquez (for herself and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 2019 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Whereas music has been present in every known human culture throughout history and modern times; Whereas music is one of the most important manifestations of our cultural heritage, as it embodies our national identity and illustrates our shared history; Whereas music education helps communities share ideas and values among cultures and generations, promoting a more cooperative and inclusive citizenry; Whereas singing has existed in American classrooms since before the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Whereas, in 1838, music as its own curriculum was first adopted by public authority in the public schools of Boston, Massachusetts; Whereas the development of a musical people has been and remains dependent on a public commitment to the teaching of music in all schools; Whereas State legislatures and educational agencies have supported music as part of the regular school curriculum; Whereas the Every Student Succeeds Act identified music as part of a well-rounded education; Whereas music is a means for exploring the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of the human experience; Whereas music holds intrinsic value as an art form, providing opportunity for self-expression, fellowship, and spiritual fulfillment; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music promotes student engagement, leading to improved social and academic outcomes, particularly for at-risk students; Whereas research has documented that participation in school music also promotes cognitive, social, and emotional development, exercising skills valuable to the workforce such as motivation, attentiveness, self-discipline, teamwork, persistence, empathy, respect, and leadership; and Whereas racial minorities and students who are of low-socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to have access to a high-quality music education: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Music in Our Schools Month and recognizes— (1) the fundamental importance of music to the Nation’s culture; (2) the long history of music as an integral part of the Nation’s schools; (3) the disparate access to high-quality music education that exists across the country; and (4) the need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 224 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2019 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Takano , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Moore , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , and Mrs. Luria ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.

Whereas the purpose of National Deaf History Month is to increase awareness of and express appreciation for the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to our society; Whereas, according to 2017 Census Bureau estimates, at least 11,200,000 individuals in the United States are deaf or hard of hearing; Whereas Deaf culture is an important part of the fabric of our society; Whereas deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made and continue to make numerous contributions to the United States; Whereas the American School for the Deaf opened in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 15, 1817, as the first public school for the deaf in the United States; Whereas Gallaudet University was founded on April 8, 1864, when President Lincoln signed the charter establishing it as the first college for the deaf in the world; Whereas, on March 13, 1988, Gallaudet University selected its first deaf university president; Whereas National Deaf History Month has been observed from March 13 to April 15 every year since 1997; and Whereas the National Association of the Deaf and the American Library Association support recognizing March 13 to April 15 as National Deaf History Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month; (2) recognizes the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Deaf History Month with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 226 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 9, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Butterfield. (2) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (3) Mr. Loudermilk. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Raskin. (2) Mrs. Davis of California. (3) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (4) Mr. Loudermilk.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2019 Ms. Lofgren submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Butterfield. (2) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (3) Mr. Loudermilk. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Raskin. (2) Mrs. Davis of California. (3) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (4) Mr. Loudermilk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 228 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2019 Ms. Waters 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 Sixteenth 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 $17,410,010.00 for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,705,005.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $8,705,005.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairwoman 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 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Casten of Illinois , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Himes , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Rush , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Tonko , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2019, as National Pi Day .

Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over thirteen trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a fundamental mathematical constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children’s education; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas, according to the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas students from underrepresented minorities and from schools with high poverty rates have lower than average scores on the TIMSS survey; Whereas, while through 8th grade girls and boys have similar math and science scores on the TIMSS survey, there is a significant gender gap in math and physics scores at the end of high school; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and to succeed in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 69 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2019, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 235 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing Women’s History Month and the historic contributions of women to the American labor movement.

Whereas women’s labor has historically been denigrated and overlooked in a male-dominated society, and women were long excluded from the workforce; Whereas women have made critical contributions to the labor movement since its inception by leading strikes, organizing workers, and demanding progress in pursuit of fair compensation and strong protection; Whereas women workers suffered some of the greatest of abuses on the job, such as the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City, in which over a hundred immigrant women workers lost their lives; Whereas women heroically flooded into our Nation’s factories during World War II, and by way of such patriotism, helped win the war and drive economic prosperity through the following decades; Whereas women of color in the labor movement, such as Lucy Parsons and Dolores Huerta, battled through both gender barriers and racial prejudice in pursuit of a more equitable workplace for all Americans; Whereas today many women hold important leadership positions in major national labor unions; and Whereas New York’s 13th Congressional District is home to many women leaders in the labor community, from teachers to childcare workers to transportation workers, and they have demonstrated true leadership within key unions, including CWA Local 1180, the Central Labor Council—AFL–CIO, 1199 and 32BJ of the SEIU, HTC, RWDSU, UFT, UNITE HERE Local 100, DC37, TWU, NYSNA, AFT, UFCW’s Local 888, and AFSCME’s Local 299 and Local 372: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and current role of women in the workforce and the contributions they have made to the labor movement; (2) recognizes that there is still yet much more work to be done in order to ensure the value of women’s work, the dignity of equal pay, respect for women’s leadership, and high standards for labor rights for all workers; and (3) recognizes that while as a Nation we have made significant progress for labor and women’s rights, we must continue advancing in order to ensure that every worker receives dignity and fair treatment no matter her job.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Mr. Khanna , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Torres of California , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Barr , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Speier , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Titus , and Mr. Swalwell of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day .

Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16 million women working during World War II; Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2019, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day ; and (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Ms. Haaland , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a New Day , occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year and brings hope for the New Year; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by nearly 300,000,000 Iranians and other peoples all over the world, including in the United States, Iran, and other countries in Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus, Crimea, and the Balkan region; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by Iranian-Americans of all backgrounds, including those with Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious backgrounds; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans continue to make contributions in all sectors of American public life, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans maintain strong ties to the people of Iran and desire to see a democratic Iran that respects human rights; Whereas Congress supports the Iranian people’s right to freedom of expression and speech; and Whereas Nowruz embodies the tradition that each individual’s thinking, speaking, and conduct should always be virtuous, and the ideal of compassion for our fellow human beings regardless of ethnicity or religion, and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to society in the United States in observance of Nowruz; (3) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz; (4) commends the observance of the Nowruz holiday in both the United States and Iran, and strongly supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech; and (5) wishes Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 239 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Mr. Richmond submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to remove the motion to recommit.

That rule XIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking clause 2 (providing for the motion to recommit) and by redesignating clauses 3 and 4 as clauses 2 and 3, respectively.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 240 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. Cummings , Mr. Meadows , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Titus ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2019, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day .

Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing Government records and authorizing payment for legal expenses incurred by the whistleblowers incurred in defending against a retaliatory criminal libel lawsuit brought against them; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other the inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the service of these states, which may come to their knowledge ; Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it

That the House— (1) designates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day ; and (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to blow the whistle to the appropriate authority by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes; and (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2019 Mr. Butterfield (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.

Whereas 30 million people in the United States, or nearly one out of every 10 individuals in the United States, lives with at least one of more than 7,000 known rare diseases; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ) was enacted to provide research and development incentives to encourage the development of new therapies for diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States; Whereas in the 10 years prior to enactment of such Act, only 10 therapies for rare diseases were developed by private industry and approved by the Food and Drug Administration; Whereas since enactment of such Act, research and development of therapies addressing rare diseases has resulted in more than 750 new therapies for rare diseases; Whereas experts estimate that without the tax credit under section 45C of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to a tax credit for clinical testing expenses for certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions), one of the incentives for innovation established in the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ), at least one-third of such new therapies would likely not have been developed; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ) continues to lead to increased research and successful therapeutic development along the full range of rare diseases; Whereas people with rare diseases benefit from new orphan drugs by having a longer life and a higher quality of life; Whereas society benefits from new orphan drugs through increased productivity from individuals affected by rare diseases as well as a potential decline in the resources devoted to health care, disability, caregiving, and related spending with respect to those individuals; Whereas despite the success of the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ), fewer than 10 percent of the more than 7,000 identified rare diseases have at least one treatment option that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration; and Whereas the significant, lifesaving accomplishments of such Act over the course of the 36 years since its enactment should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) applauds the tremendous growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of therapies for people living with rare diseases approved by the Food and Drug Administration; (2) recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure the thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available; and (3) affirms the need to continue supporting public investment and encouraging private investment in research and development of new treatments for rare diseases.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2019 Mr. Collins of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe.

That the Attorney General of the United States is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, correspondence, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meetings or discussions between or among Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe, regarding conversations with the President, including but not limited to— (A) any reference concerning wearing a recording device or preparing in any way to record the President; and (B) any reference concerning the invocation of the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove the President from office. (2) Any meetings or discussions between or among FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and others at the FBI referring or relating to commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.
IV House Calendar No. 19 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 243 [Report No. 116–33] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2019 Mr. Collins of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 4, 2019 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe.

That the Attorney General of the United States is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, correspondence, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meetings or discussions between or among Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe, regarding conversations with the President, including but not limited to— (A) any reference concerning wearing a recording device or preparing in any way to record the President; and (B) any reference concerning the invocation of the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove the President from office. (2) Any meetings or discussions between or among FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and others at the FBI referring or relating to commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.

That the Attorney General of the United States is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, audio recording, memorandum, correspondence, or other communication in his possession, or any portion thereof, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meetings or discussions between or among Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe, regarding conversations with the President, including but not limited to— (A) any reference concerning wearing a recording device or preparing in any way to record the President; and (B) any reference concerning the invocation of the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove the President from office. (2) Any meetings or discussions between or among FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and others at the FBI referring or relating to commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President.

April 4, 2019 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 244 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2019 Ms. Lofgren 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 Sixteenth 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 $10,644,422 for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,172,211 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $5,472,211 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the chair 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 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2019 Mr. Allen (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , and Mr. Ferguson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Whereas The Dental College of Georgia (DCG) welcomed its first class of students in 1969 as a result of the efforts of many individuals, led by Dr. Judson C. Hickey, Dr. Louis Boucher, and Dr. Thomas Zwemer; Whereas the goal of the DCG is to prepare students to provide compassionate, innovative oral health care for the citizens of the State of Georgia and beyond by emphasizing education, patient care, research, and service; Whereas 50 years after the DCG welcomed its first class of students, the goal of the DCG remains the same; Whereas the State of Georgia, including the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and many benefactors generously provided funding for a new state-of-the-art facility for the DCG, which opened in 2011; Whereas the DCG is the sole dental college in the State of Georgia, enrolling nearly 400 students and 60 residents annually; Whereas, as of March 2019, the DCG has 8 residency programs, including advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, general practice, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics; Whereas the DCG also has a fellowship program in esthetic and implant dentistry; Whereas all of the programs of the DCG provide advanced education in specialized areas of dentistry; and Whereas since 2006 the DCG has been responsible for community outreach and has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration that has allowed senior dental students to provide oral health services at more than 25 different clinical sites in underserved areas of the State of Georgia, including in Albany, the greater Atlanta area, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Greensboro, Jonesboro, Rochelle, Savannah, and Waynesboro: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and its distinguished alumni; (2) recognizes the contributions of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University to educating the dentists of the State of Georgia; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2019 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Harris , and Mr. Quigley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for Ukraine in its upcoming elections and opposing any Russian interference in Ukraine’s elections.

Whereas in an effort to undermine democracy in Ukraine, Russian hackers targeted the country’s voting infrastructure just days before its 2014 Presidential election; Whereas the Government of the Russian Federation continues to undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine and threatens the peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including through its illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine; Whereas the Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, testified before Congress on January 5, 2017, and stated, Russia also has used cyber tactics and techniques to seek to influence public opinion across Europe and Eurasia ; Whereas in the 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community, Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats stated, Russia’s interception of Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait and detention of the ships’ sailors in November 2018 demonstrates Russia’s willingness to limit Ukrainian freedom of navigation in the area and exert political pressure on the country’s leadership, particularly in advance of Ukraine’s elections this year … Russia is taking steps to influence these elections, applying a range of tools to exert influence and exploit Kyiv’s fragile economy, widespread corruption, cyber vulnerabilities, and public discontent in hopes of ousting Poroshenko and bringing to power a less anti-Russia Parliament ; Whereas Ukraine will hold its Presidential election on March 31, 2019, and parliamentary elections in the fall of 2019; and Whereas, on March 6, 2019, Ukraine reported thwarting attempts of the Russian Federation to organize hacker attacks on Ukrainian state agencies tasked with preparing and conducting the elections: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future; (2) strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; (3) strongly condemns attempts by the Government of the Russian Federation, and its agents, to interfere in Ukraine’s elections including via malign cyber operations and by seeking to influence the public opinion through their controlled media outlets and social networks; and (4) strongly encourages the United States Government to assist the Government of Ukraine in efforts to protect Ukraine’s election infrastructure from cyber and other threats.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2019 Mr. Grijalva submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association.

Whereas, on May 19, 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association, formerly the National Parks Association, was founded when a group of scientists, artists, and civic leaders met in Washington, DC; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association founder, and first chief of education of the National Park Service, Robert Sterling Yard, led a six-member committee to develop the articles of incorporation with a purpose to further the view of national parks as classrooms and museums of nature ; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association has grown from 1 staff member to a community of organizers, policy experts, attorneys, and communications professionals teaming up with over 1.3 million members and supporters dedicated to advocating for our parks and inspiring future generations; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association mission of protecting and enhancing America’s National Park System for present and future generations is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago; Whereas a century after its founding, the National Parks Conservation Association continues to act as a passionate and outspoken defender of America’s national parks and represents people from different backgrounds coming together to fulfill this unique mandate to steward our shared lands, independent of government and private business; Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association’s founders believed in the vision of the national parks as incredible places deserving protection and preservation for all people, and the National Parks Conservation Association is dedicated to ensuring that all people can share in this vision, regardless of gender, race, or beliefs; and Whereas the National Parks Conservation Association plays a vital role in protecting the places of unparalleled natural wonder, historical significance, and cultural value of the National Park System of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Parks Conservation Association; (2) recognizes the National Parks Conservation Association for 100 years of protecting and enhancing America’s National Park System for present and future generations; (3) applauds the National Parks Conservation Association for its past, present, and future efforts to advocate for America’s National Park System; and (4) wishes the National Parks Conservation Association continued success during its next 100 years as it strives to engage and inspire the public to advance the mission of America’s National Park System.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 251 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2019 Mr. Lynch (for himself, Mr. King of New York , Mr. Gaetz , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, uncoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms, and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2019 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mr. Burgess , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Peterson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership has continued to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 8,600,936 in 2015; Whereas, as of August 2016, the ongoing National Motorcycle Profiling Survey 2016, conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project, found that approximately 1/2 of the motorcyclists surveyed felt that they had been profiled by law enforcement at least once; Whereas motorcycle profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the Constitution of the United States; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcycle profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide protests to raise awareness and combat motorcycle profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas in 2011, Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas reported incidents of motorcycle profiling have dropped approximately 90 percent in the State of Washington since the 2011 legislation was signed into law; and Whereas in the spring of 2016, Maryland became the second State to pass a law addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2019 Ms. Tlaib (for herself and Mr. Green of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Inquiring whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.

That— (1) the Committee on the Judiciary shall inquire whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary or any subcommittee or task force designated by the Committee may, in connection with the inquiry under this resolution, take affidavits and depositions by a member, counsel, or consultant of the Committee, pursuant to notice or subpoena; and (3) there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives such sums as may be necessary to assist the Committee on the Judiciary in conducting the inquiry under this resolution, any of which may be used for the procurement of staff or consultant services.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 260 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2019 Mr. Grijalva (for himself, Ms. Fudge , Mr. Morelle , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the Alliance for Excellent Education have declared the month of March 2019 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators who are knowledgeable and prepared to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas neuroscience indicates that the majority of middle grades students are in a critical stage of brain development that promotes productive adulthood; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, lifelong influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas research has found that middle level education is underfunded creating a missing middle in Federal education funding; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be lifelong learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2019 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.