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IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2019 Mr. Rouzer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2019, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2019, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day; and (3) recognizes linemen as first responders.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 263 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 27, 2019 Mr. Tonko (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 9, 2019, as National Yellow Ribbon Day.

Whereas yellow is the official color of the active combat arms branch of the United States Army; Whereas the yellow ribbon symbol was first used in the United States to mark national unity and remembrance for the 52 Americans held hostage in Iran for 444 days, beginning on November 4, 1979; Whereas, during the Persian Gulf war, Americans again used the yellow ribbon to promote solidarity for United States troops; Whereas, in 2006, the New York State Assembly and Senate unanimously proclaimed April 9 to be New York State Yellow Ribbon Day; Whereas April 9, 2004, was the day Staff Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin of Batavia, Ohio, was captured in Iraq, making him the Iraq war’s first POW/MIA; Whereas yellow ribbons worn on lapels or clothing traditionally represent the message of “support our troops”; and Whereas National Yellow Ribbon Day is a day for all Americans to celebrate our current active duty troops: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Yellow Ribbon Day.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 264 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 28, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Herrera Beutler and Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 267 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2019 Ms. Clarke of New York submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Kidney Month.

Whereas World Kidney Day is March 14, 2019, and National Kidney Month is observed in March of every year; Whereas high blood pressure and diabetes, the leading causes of chronic kidney disease, are responsible for up to two-thirds of the cases; Whereas Hispanic Americans have a 1.5 times greater risk of developing kidney failure than non-Hispanic Americans; Whereas African Americans have a nearly 4-fold higher rate of end stage renal disease (ESRD) than any other group of people, despite a similar prevalence rate of early chronic kidney disease; Whereas hypertension is most prevalent among African Americans (33 percent) and is a major cause of ESRD in that population; Whereas Native Americans are about 1.8 times more likely to be diagnosed with kidney failure than non-Native Americans; Whereas diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure among Native Americans; Whereas in the United States, 30 million adults have chronic kidney disease and millions of others are at increased risk; Whereas early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on kidney disease prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public on methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Kidney Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 268 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2019 Mr. Gosar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31, 2019, as National Border Control Day.

Whereas Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona; Whereas, in 1962, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers, to improve the wages and working conditions for American farmworkers; Whereas Chavez’s union drew on the imagery of civil rights to use nonviolence and mass mobilization to improve the conditions of persecuted and impoverished American workers; Whereas Cesar Chavez believed that preventing illegal immigration was an essential prerequisite to improving the circumstances of American farmworkers; Whereas, in 1969, Chavez led a march to the Mexican border to protest illegal immigration, joined by Senator Walter Mondale and Martin Luther King’s successor as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Ralph Abernathy; Whereas Chavez noted that it is almost impossible to start some effective program to get these people their jobs back from the braceros once employers replace them; Whereas, in the 1970s, Chavez combined a campaign of identifying and reporting illegal workers with a campaign to boycott nonunionized farms in order to protect the labor of the unionized American worker; Whereas Chavez recognized that flooding the labor market with people from abroad undermines the unionized American worker; Whereas, in 1979, at the National Press Club, Chavez emphatically supported enforcement of immigration laws, stating that people are being hurt and being destroyed, and with the complicity and with the help, of the Federal Government ; and Whereas President Clinton recognized Chavez’s work saying, We can be proud of his enormous accomplishments and in the dignity and comfort he brought to the lives of so many of our country’s least powerful and most dispossessed workers : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Border Control Day; (2) expresses strong support for Cesar Chavez’s fight to defend the interests of the American farmworkers, and for his recognition that nonviolent action could protect these workers against the business interests which would replace them with illegal foreign labor; and (3) encourages recognition and celebration of National Border Control Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 269 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 28, 2019 Mr. Latta (for himself, Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Stefanik , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Cox of California , Mr. Steube , Mr. Moulton , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Turner , Mrs. Brooks of Indiana , Mr. Cisneros , Mrs. Axne , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , and Mr. Byrne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2020, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Day .

Whereas March 2, 2020, marks the 91st anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge signing an Act of Congress that approved and funded the first Gold Star pilgrimage to enable Gold Star families to travel to the gravesites of their loved ones who died during World War I; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who gave their lives to defend freedom and protect America; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Day by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 272 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2019 Mrs. Lawrence (for herself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Speier , Ms. Haaland , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Omar , Ms. Matsui , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Dean , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Spanberger , Mrs. Demings , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Plaskett , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Cummings , Mrs. Lowey , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Judy Chu of California , and Ms. Adams ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Affirming that all men and women are created equal.

Whereas the advancement of gender equality is fundamental to the democracy of the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence states, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ; Whereas the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, and based on the Declaration of Independence, reiterates that both genders are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Whereas, in 1919, the 66th Congress of the United States passed a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution extending the right of suffrage to women; Whereas, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was adopted to the Constitution of the United States, guaranteeing all women the right to vote in elections throughout the country; Whereas the resolution proposing the Equal Rights Amendment to the States for ratification, which was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and agreed to with bipartisan support in 1972, provides that Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex , thereby ensuring the same constitutional protections for both men and women; Whereas women have served in the labor movements, civil rights movements, and other causes to create a more fair and just society for all; and Whereas, while there has been exceptional progress towards gender equality and parity in the United States since the drafting of the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions in 1848, women continue to experience institutionalized discrimination, gender-based violence, and systematic barriers to equality: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that all men and women are created equal; (2) honors the historic and ongoing contributions and achievements of women in the United States that have led to a more just and equal society; (3) reaffirms its commitment to pursuing policies that achieve true political and social equality for women, commensurate with their role in life in the United States and society; and (4) reaffirms its support of legislative initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution to achieve legal equality for women.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 274 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 2, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to commit. 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. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 15 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 274 [Report No. 116–28] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 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 joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to commit. 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. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

April 1, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2019 Ms. Moore (for herself, Ms. Haaland , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Young , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Cole ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.

Whereas according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third-leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth-leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas Native women face some of the highest levels of violence of any group, but there is little data that exists on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes than people who are not American Indians or Alaska Natives; Whereas 96 percent of female and 89 percent of male American Indian and Alaska Native victims report being victimized by a non-Indian; Whereas according to a 2010 Government Accountability Office report, the Offices of the United States Attorneys declined to prosecute nearly 52 percent of violent crimes that occur in Indian country; Whereas Indian Tribes report that children are usually involved in domestic violence and dating violence incidents that occur on Indian lands, either as witnesses or as victims themselves; Whereas the Indian Law and Order Commission issued a report entitled A Roadmap for Making Native America Safer , which recommends the restoration of the inherent authority of Tribal courts; and Whereas Tribal communities should be able to protect themselves from dating violence, domestic violence, and child violence, and from violence committed against members of the Tribal justice system: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses the sense of the House to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2019 Mr. Walden (for himself and Mr. Brady ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary , and 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 Protecting the health care of all Americans, especially those with preexisting conditions.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) no American should have their health insurance taken away or lose protections for preexisting conditions due to the Democrats in Congress enacting an unconstitutional law; and (2) if the Supreme Court of the United States decides all or part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional in Texas v. United States— (A) Congress and the Trump Administration should immediately ask the Court for a stay in the decision; (B) Congress and the Trump Administration should act together to ensure Americans are not adversely impacted by the decision; and (C) Congress should enact bipartisan legislation to replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that is constitutional and that— (i) guarantees no American citizen can be denied health insurance coverage or charged more as the result of a previous illness or health status; (ii) includes commonsense consumer protections; (iii) reverses the damage of the policies that have doubled the cost of health insurance and reduced access and choice for millions of Americans; (iv) provides more choices and affordable coverage options than the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (v) lowers prescription drug prices for patients; (vi) strengthens the Medicare program for current and future beneficiaries, including by protecting the coverage of more than 20 million seniors enrolled under Medicare Advantage plans; and (vii) protects job-based health coverage by rejecting the Democrats’ radical one-size-fits-all government run health care scheme that would outlaw the coverage more than 150 million Americans currently get through work.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 281 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–9 modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 18 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 281 [Report No. 116–32] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2019 Ms. Scanlon , 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. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-9 modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

April 2, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2019 Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself, Ms. DeGette , Mr. Raskin , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the United States as it is known today.

Whereas local print and digital journalism is disappearing at a record rate; Whereas trust in journalists is at an all-time low nationally, while many local reporters retain the good will and trust of their communities; Whereas subscriptions to local news have decreased steadily since the spread of the internet; Whereas nonjournalistic digital media has been falsely labeled and marketed as news; Whereas corporations are buying local news outlets and cutting budgets and staff, leading to less local coverage; Whereas local print and digital journalism are essential to promoting good governance at the local and State level; and Whereas a lack of local news will allow for greater local and statewide political corruption: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it is in the best interests of Federal, State, and local governments to make all possible efforts to ensure the continuation of robust local digital and print news sources; and (2) Congress should work with news outlets and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that local digital and print news continues to operate in a robust manner for years to come.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 289 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2019 Mr. Pocan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Condemning the Nation of Brunei’s criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment.

Whereas, on April 3, 2019, a brutal new penal code went into effect in the country of Brunei; Whereas Brunei’s penal code imposes death by stoning for same-sex relations and adultery; Whereas stoning is a cruel and torturous form of punishment; and Whereas the U.S. Department of State has stated that the United States strongly opposes violence, criminalization and discrimination targeting vulnerable groups, including women at risk of violence, religious and ethnic minorities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the criminalization of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans­gen­der and intersex individuals; (2) condemns Brunei’s decision to criminalize sex between persons of the same sex; (3) condemns Brunei’s decision to impose disproportionate punishments for crimes; (4) encourages the international community to join the U.S. House of Representatives in condemning Brunei’s new penal code and upholding international norms; (5) directs the U.S. Department of State to update all human rights reports submitted to Congress and the President immediately to document the severity of Brunei’s new penal code; and (6) calls on Brunei to reverse its new penal code as expeditiously as possible.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2019 Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Guthrie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

Whereas sepsis is a medical condition resulting from an immune system response to an infection; Whereas this overwhelming response to infection can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death; Whereas over 1.7 million individuals in the United States develop sepsis each year; Whereas over 270,000 individuals in the United States die from sepsis each year, more than from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three patients who die in a hospital have sepsis; Whereas according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, sepsis is the most common diagnosis for inpatient hospital stays in the United States; Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals in the United States, consuming over $24 billion each year; Whereas sepsis is the number one cause of hospital readmissions, generating over $2 billion in costs annually; Whereas over 80 percent of septic patients are septic upon admission to the hospital; Whereas mortality from septic shock increases by up to 8 percent for every hour that treatment is delayed; Whereas rapid diagnosis and treatment can prevent up to 80 percent of sepsis fatalities; and Whereas the combination of early detection of sepsis and appropriate interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) is committed to increasing awareness of sepsis and encouraging the education of patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the critical importance of early diagnosis as the key for patients to survive sepsis; and (2) supports innovative public-private partnerships and the pursuit of innovative financing tools, incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and appropriate intervention for patients with sepsis.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 292 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 4, 2019 Mr. Hastings (for himself and Mr. Watkins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Whereas the Romani people trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Roma have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Roma in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Roma live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Roma together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Roma in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Roma everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Roma were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 2–3, 1944, the so-called Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated, and in a single night, between 4,200 and 4,300 Romani men, women, and children were killed in gas chambers; Whereas 2019 is the 75th anniversary of that tragic event; Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Roma in 1994: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) remembers the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz; (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Roma; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of State’s participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2019 Mr. Gibbs (for himself, Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mrs. Lesko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Reaffirming that voting is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens and recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms that voting is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens, protected by the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment; and (2) recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 297 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2019 Mr. Hastings (for himself, Mr. Cooper , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mrs. McBath , and Mrs. Beatty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.

Whereas six months after the end of the Civil War, the Fisk School was established in Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas the Fisk School was designed by its founders to be an educational institution open to all, regardless of race or age; Whereas the Fisk School was incorporated as Fisk University in 1867; Whereas funding for the opening of the school was secured through the sale of slave paraphernalia; Whereas in 1871, a group of students at Fisk University formed a choral group, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with the goal of raising money to finance the institution; Whereas in that same year, the Fisk Jubilee Singers took all the funds in the University treasury with them for travel expenses and set off on a tour of the United States and Europe; Whereas during their first tour, the Jubilee Singers raised enough money to preserve their university and pay for the construction of Jubilee Hall, the South's first permanent structure built for the education of African-American students; Whereas the Jubilee Singers introduced the world to the spiritual as a musical genre, emerging as the first internationally recognized group of African-American musicians; Whereas the Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to tour and perform and have received countless awards and honors; Whereas, on every October 6, Fisk University celebrates the original group of nine students and their music professor, George L. White, who toured internationally in hopes of raising money to save Fisk University from closing; and Whereas, on October 6, 2019, the Fisk University community will celebrate its 148th Jubilee Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contributions of the Jubilee Singers to the United States musical landscape; (2) celebrates the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of the original Jubilee Singers and the continued success of the generations of Jubilee Singers who followed; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 303 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2019 Ms. Stevens (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 11, 2019, as Remanufacturing Day .

Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sold, leased, used, worn, or nonfunctional product or part is returned to a same-as-when-new or better condition, from both a quality and performance perspective, through a controlled, reproducible, and sustainable process; Whereas remanufacturing has been recognized by leading universities, research institutions, and manufacturers around the world as the highest form of recycling, by reducing greenhouse gas production, saving energy, and reclaiming end-of-life products; Whereas by encouraging businesses, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to celebrate Remanufacturing Day, 2019, we can further promote remanufacturing as environmentally friendly and economically efficient; and Whereas to focus the Nation’s attention on the benefits of remanufacturing, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations have joined together to celebrate Remanufacturing Day and are encouraging colleagues, friends, families, and communities to learn more about the benefits of remanufactured products: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day .
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 305 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2019 Miss Rice of New York (for herself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Roybal-Allard , and Mr. Payne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 2019 as Alcohol Responsibility Month and supporting the goals and ideals of responsible decisions regarding alcohol.

Whereas, in 2017, an estimated 10,874 people were killed in the United States in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with a BAC of .08 or greater, impacting countless family members, friends, and communities; Whereas, in 2017, one person died in a drunk driving crash on average every 48 minutes; Whereas, in 2017, about 7,400,000 Americans between the ages of 12 to 20, nearly 20 percent of the age group for whom alcohol consumption is illegal, reported consuming alcohol in the past 30 days; Whereas research shows that a lifetime of conversations between parents and their children about alcohol, beginning at an early age, can help prevent underage drinking and alcohol abuse; Whereas the potential danger for young people to be involved in alcohol-related crashes escalates during prom and graduation season; Whereas many State attorneys general are launching underage drinking prevention messages and programs in their States and communities; and Whereas April has been dedicated to alcohol awareness since 1987 and more than awareness is needed to further reduce drunk driving and underage drinking: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Alcohol Responsibility Month and supports the goals and ideals of responsible decisions regarding alcohol; (2) encourages parents to be responsible role models and to have ongoing conversations about the dangers of alcohol abuse throughout their children’s childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood; (3) condemns the pervasiveness of alcohol-impaired driving and tragedy; and (4) promotes the responsible consumption of alcohol by adults in the United States.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 307 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2019 Mr. Gosar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the 28th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Whereas, on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence from the former Yugoslavia in a national referendum; Whereas, on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared itself as an independent and sovereign nation; Whereas, on December 23, 1991, the parliament of Slovenia adopted a constitution based on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and democratic ideals; Whereas, during its 28 years of independence, Slovenia has been an important United States ally in Central Europe and a strong advocate of democracy, the rule of law, and the merits of an open, free market economy; Whereas the Government of Slovenia has made important contributions to international efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in Southeast Europe, Afghanistan, and elsewhere; Whereas the Government of Slovenia serves as a leader in efforts to remove destructive land mines in parts of Southeast Europe and in other parts of the world; Whereas Slovenia has become an active member of international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; and Whereas Slovenia has further consolidated its international role through successful chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2005, and, as the first new member from Central and Eastern Europe, the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2008: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives hereby— (1) congratulates the people and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia as the country celebrates 28 years of independence; (2) commends the people of Slovenia on the significant progress made in the last 28 years; (3) recognizes the important role of the Slovenian community in the United States to promote partnership and cooperation between the two countries; and (4) encourages the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to continue its important work in the transatlantic alliance, and the efforts to further peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Europe and elsewhere.