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I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9067 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 31, 2020 Mr. Soto introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To establish an office within the Department of Commerce to coordinate all non-defense related deployment and activities related to blockchain technology within the Federal Government.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020 . 2. Establishment of national blockchain technology coordination office There is established within the Department of Commerce a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office (in this Act referred to as the Office ) which shall be organized and led by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 2 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that Nancy Pelosi, a Representative from the State of California, has been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 3 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 4 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Nancy Pelosi, a Representative from the State of California as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 7 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mrs. Lowey, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Yarmuth, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Pallone, Chair. Committee on Financial Services: Ms. Waters, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. McGovern, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Neal, Chair.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 8 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Granger. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Womack. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Walden. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. McHenry. Committee on Rules: Mr. Cole. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Brady of Texas.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 9 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.

That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 2019, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: Barrett Karr, James Min, Will Dunham, Matt Sparks, Caleb Smith, and Natalie Joyce, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94 . In addition, the Minority Leader may appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to 3 further minority employees.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 10 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 3, 2019 RESOLUTION Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

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

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 11 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. McCarthy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations RESOLUTION Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. King of Iowa , Mrs. Lesko , and Mr. Gaetz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Whereas women of all ages should have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality medical services; Whereas all women should feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge to listen to their body and advocate for their health; Whereas health care for women should emphasize the whole woman, including her physical, mental, and spiritual wellness; Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care; Whereas health care centers should include access to social services that empower women to care for their health; Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers is a consortium of centers that serves as an example of the high-quality, comprehensive, life-affirming care that women deserve; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center-certified clinic has a licensed medical professional; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center offers comprehensive health services, including well-woman exams, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, breast exams, pregnancy testing, prenatal and pregnancy care, miscarriage support, fertility awareness instruction, infertility consultation, and onsite or nearby, direct referrals for material, emotional, practical, and spiritual resources; and Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers has certified health care centers nationwide that meet its standards for high-quality, life-affirming care and continue to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care; and (2) recognizes the high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as standards worth implementing nationwide.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Burgess submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect and target foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, and for other purposes.

Whereas gang violence, poverty, and corruption are the main drivers of illegal immigration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States; Whereas in fiscal year 2018, 34 percent of all southwest border apprehensions were migrants from El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, of which 90 percent are unaccompanied alien children or family units; Whereas roughly half of Central America’s population lives in poverty, including 33 percent of Salvadorans, 59 percent of Guatemalans, and 66 percent of Hondurans; Whereas millions of Salvadorans, Guatemalans, and Hon­dur­ans face hunger at some point each year; Whereas in particular, the indigenous people of Mayan descent in Guatemala are the most malnourished population in the world with children averaging 6 inches shorter than the global average height for their ages, as reported by the World Health Organization; Whereas transnational criminal organizations use Central American countries to traffic approximately 90 percent of the cocaine bound for the United States; Whereas gang-related violence in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras contributes to the highest homicide rates in the world; Whereas Salvadorans, Guatemalans, and Hondurans are forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in protection taxes by gangs and transnational criminal organizations; Whereas the United States provided more than $2,600,000,000 in foreign assistance to Central American countries between fiscal years 2015 and 2018, and Congress has proposed to provide $595,000,000 in such assistance during fiscal year 2019; Whereas there exists the potential for foreign assistance from the United States to be misused by central government officials in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in order to reduce the success of anti-corruption efforts; and Whereas systemic corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras undermines efforts to address the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras away from the central governments of such countries and instead target such assistance in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, by supporting local and regional governmental entities as well as entities in the private sector and civil society, especially non-profit, faith-based, or non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, that are addressing such causes.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 19 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

Whereas hexavalent chromium, also referred to as chromium-6, was found at elevated levels in the drinking water sources of over 200,000,000 Americans in all 50 States; Whereas in 2008, the National Toxicology Program found that ingestion of hexavalent chromium was shown to cause increased incidences of cancer in laboratory rats and mice; Whereas in 2010, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment set a public health goal for hexavalent chromium of 0.02 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas in 2010, New Jersey's Drinking Water Quality Institute drafted a health-based maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium of 0.07 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas in 2016, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services established a health based screening level for hexavalent chromium of 0.07 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas between 2014 and 2016, the levels of hexavalent chromium in test results collected by the Environmental Protection Agency for the zip code 77099 contained areas that exceeded 6.0 parts per billion based on analysis from the Environmental Working Group, one of the leading environmental research organizations in the United States; Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of drafting a toxicological review of acceptable levels of hexavalent chromium found in drinking water; and Whereas all Americans deserve access to clean drinking water: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens; (2) encourages State and local governments to collaborate and set reasonable standards for hexa­va­lent chromium in drinking water to ensure the safety of their constituents; (3) encourages the Environmental Protection Agency to complete their health review and establish standards for hexavalent chromium found in drinking water; (4) encourages consideration of a tax break for persons living in areas that exceed standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency who purchase a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium; and (5) encourages appropriate agencies at all levels of government to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 20 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Wittman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution . 2. Prohibiting recess during August until approval of all regular appropriation bills Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Concurrent resolution providing for adjournment during August 13. If by July 31 of any calendar year the House has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year which begins on October 1 of that calendar year, it shall not be in order to consider a concurrent resolution to provide that the House stand adjourned during any day occurring during August of that calendar year until the House has passed each such bill. For purposes of this clause, term regular appropriation bill means any annual appropriation bill which is under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (as may be provided under the Rules for the fiscal year involved). .
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 21 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2019 Mr. Young submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 60th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th State.

Whereas July 7, 2018, marks the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Alaska Statehood Act as approved by the United States Congress and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Whereas the Alaska Statehood Act authorized the entry of Alaska into the Union on January 3, 1959; Whereas the land once known as Seward’s Folly is now regarded as critical to the strategic defense of the United States and important to our national and economic security; Whereas the people of Alaska remain committed to the preservation and protection of the Union, with among the highest rates of veterans and residents in active military service of any State in the Nation; Whereas Alaska is the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost State of the Union, encompassing an area one-fifth the size of the United States; Whereas the State of Alaska has an abundance of natural resources vital to the Nation; Whereas Alaska’s North Slope currently produces over 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day and may contain one of the largest undeveloped natural gas resources in the world; Whereas Alaska’s 34,000 miles of shoreline form a gateway to one of the world’s greatest fisheries, providing over 60 percent of the country’s commercial seafood harvest; Whereas over 230 million acres of Alaska are set aside in national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other conservation units for the benefit of the entire country; Whereas over 58 million acres are designated wilderness in Alaska, representing 55 percent of the wilderness areas in the United States; Whereas Alaska Natives, the State’s first people, are an integral part of Alaska’s history, and preserving the culture and heritage of Alaska’s Native people is of primary importance; Whereas the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971 signaled a new era of economic opportunity for Alaska Natives; Whereas Alaska’s Native people have made major contributions to the vitality and success of Alaska as a State; Whereas the people of Alaska represent the pioneering spirit that built this great Nation and contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity; and Whereas the diamond anniversary, on January 3, 2019, provides an occasion to honor Alaska’s entry into the Union: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th State.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 22 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 4, 2019 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

Whereas, Walter B. Jones, a Representative-elect from the Third District of the State of North Carolina, has been unable from illness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the House, and there being no contest or question as to his election: Now, therefore, be it

That the Speaker, or deputy named by her, is hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Walter B. Jones at Farmville, North Carolina, and that such oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of office of the Honorable Walter B. Jones.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 23 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2019 Mrs. Davis of California (for herself, Mr. King of New York , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.

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

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all businesses and residential customers.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 24 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 4, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Peterson, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Smith of Washington, Chair. Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Scott of Virginia, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Engel, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Chair. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Nadler, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Grijalva, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Cummings, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Hastings, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Scanlon, Mr. Morelle, and Ms. Shalala. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Johnson of Texas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Velázquez, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. DeFazio, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Takano, Chair.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 25 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 4, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Conaway. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Thornberry. Committee on Education and Labor: Ms. Foxx of North Carolina. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. McCaul. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Rogers of Alabama. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Collins of Georgia. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Bishop of Utah. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Jordan. Committee on Rules: Mr. Cole, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Lesko. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lucas. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Chabot. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Graves of Missouri. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 26 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 8, 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 Rules: Ms. Matsui and Mr. Perlmutter.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 27 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2019 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis , and Ms. Bonamici ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House that more should be done to instill Holocaust education in school curricula around the country.

Whereas more than 70 years after the conclusion of World War II, it is even more important now to remember the events of the Holocaust and the genocidal pursuits of the Nazi regime; Whereas troubling numbers of people are ignorant of the events of the Holocaust and there are even those who deny that the Holocaust occurred; Whereas lies continue to be spread with the goal of perpetuating racist, xenophobic, and anti-Semitic principles; Whereas these insensitive beliefs are all too common, and only serve to dishonor those that were persecuted, tortured, and killed at the hands of the Nazis; Whereas with each passing year we lose some of our greatest ambassadors and storytellers as Holocaust survivors age and pass away; Whereas in the words of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, not all victims were Jews, but all Jews were victims; Whereas many Members of Congress are proud to represent large populations of survivors in each of their districts; Whereas too many students are graduating with little exposure to Holocaust education and its universal relevance; Whereas education about this tragedy is our best defense against intolerance and bigotry, and against history repeating itself; Whereas we are proud that 11 States require by law that schools teach students about the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from that tragic chapter of history; and Whereas Congress has consistently acted to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, including establishing a national Holocaust Remembrance Day in 1978: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) commends Holocaust education activists on their longstanding efforts to include Holocaust education in States’ public school curricula across the country; and (B) encourages more States and school districts to include Holocaust education in their curricula and support continued efforts to move this initiative forward; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that more should be done to instill in the Nation’s schools the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 28 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 9, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 264) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 265) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 266) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 267) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any bill specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such bill are waived. Each such bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such bill 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 Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The bill (H.R. 264) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. (b) The bill (H.R. 265) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. (c) The bill (H.R. 266) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. (d) The bill (H.R. 267) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. 3. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 15, 2019, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 30 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 16, 2019 RESOLUTION Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Mandatory completion of program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities (a) Requiring training for all Members, officers, and employees (1) Requirement Not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Committee on House Administration shall issue regulations to provide that, during each session of each Congress, each Member (including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), officer, and employee of the House of Representatives shall complete a program of training in the workplace rights and responsibilities applicable to offices and employees of the House under part A of title II of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.), including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training. (2) Inclusion of interns, fellows, and detailees For purposes of this resolution, an individual serving in an office of the House of Representatives as an intern (including an unpaid intern), a participant in a fellowship program, or a detailee from another office of the Federal Government shall be considered an employee of the House. (b) Deadline (1) In general Under the regulations issued by the Committee on House Administration under subsection (a), an individual shall complete the program of training required under subsection (a) and file a certificate of completion of such training not later than— (A) in the case of an individual who is serving as a Member, officer, or employee of the House as of the first day of a session of Congress, not later than 90 days after the session begins; or (B) in the case of any other individual, not later than 90 days after the individual first becomes a Member, officer, or employee of the House during the session. (2) Special rule for first session of One Hundred Sixteenth Congress In the case of the first session of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, an individual described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall complete the program required under subsection (a) not later than 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution. (c) Additional mechanisms The Committee on House Administration shall consider additional mechanisms to ensure compliance with the training requirement under subsection (a).

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2019 Ms. Lofgren (for herself and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Mandatory completion of program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities (a) Requiring training for all Members, officers, and employees (1) Requirement Not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Committee on House Administration shall issue regulations to provide that, during each session of each Congress, each Member (including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), officer, and employee of the House of Representatives shall complete a program of training in the workplace rights and responsibilities applicable to offices and employees of the House under part A of title II of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.), including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training. (2) Inclusion of interns, fellows, and detailees For purposes of this resolution, an individual serving in an office of the House of Representatives as an intern (including an unpaid intern), a participant in a fellowship program, or a detailee from another office of the Federal Government shall be considered an employee of the House. (b) Deadline (1) In general Under the regulations issued by the Committee on House Administration under subsection (a), an individual shall complete the program of training required under subsection (a) and file a certificate of completion of such training not later than— (A) in the case of an individual who is serving as a Member, officer, or employee of the House as of the first day of a session of Congress, not later than 90 days after the session begins; or (B) in the case of any other individual, not later than 90 days after the individual first becomes a Member, officer, or employee of the House during the session. (2) Special rule for first session of One Hundred Sixteenth Congress In the case of the first session of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, an individual described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall complete the program required under subsection (a) not later than 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution. (c) Additional mechanisms The Committee on House Administration shall consider additional mechanisms to ensure compliance with the training requirement under subsection (a).
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 31 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 9, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Deutch, Chair. Committee on House Administration: Ms. Lofgren, Chair.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 32 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 9, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Marchant. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 33 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Lynch (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Young , Mr. Cook , Mr. Mast , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Murphy , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Richmond , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Connolly , and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Whereas the United States Postal Service is a constitutionally mandated service per article I, section 8, clause 7 of the Constitution; Whereas the United States Postal Service is a self-sustaining, independent establishment that does not receive taxpayer funding and relies solely on revenue derived from the sale of postal services and products; Whereas the United States Postal Service and its more than 500,000 employees are at the center of the $1.4 trillion mailing industry, employing a total of 7.5 million Americans; Whereas the United States Postal Service serves the needs of 157 million business and residential customers at least six days a week, maintains an affordable and universal network, and connects the country’s rural, suburban, and urban communities; Whereas the United States Postal Service is consistently the highest rated agency of the Federal Government in nonpartisan opinion polls; Whereas the United States Postal Service is the Nation’s second-largest employer of military veterans; Whereas postal employees are dedicated public servants who do more than process and deliver the Nation’s mail, they serve as the eyes and ears of the Nation’s communities and often respond first in situations involving health, safety, and crime in their communities; Whereas privatization of the United States Postal Service would result in higher prices and reduced services for its customers, especially in rural communities; and Whereas privatization of the United States Postal Service would jeopardize the booming e-commerce sector and cripple a major part of the Nation’s critical infrastructure: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and not subject to privatization.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 34 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2019 Mr. Norcross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Whereas up to 6,000,000 cats and dogs are placed into shelters every year and between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 cats and dogs are euthanized; Whereas there are between 3,000 to 4,000 animal shelters throughout the United States in need of medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet; Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who have been rescued; Whereas loving families welcome pets to their new forever home every day, but more adoption is needed; Whereas lowering the number of animals in need of rescue, by spaying and neutering, can help alleviate the overcrowding of our Nation’s shelters; Whereas years of animal abandonment has left thousands of homeless pets in overpopulated shelters and rescues; Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day would encourage the rescue of animals like Winslow, a basset hound who spent his first 8 months of life starved and confined in a cage so small that his rear legs were unable to fully develop and then was placed in multiple shelters before being adopted into a loving home; and Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate as National Animal Rescue Day to be celebrated through adoption events, festivals, and charitable giving which will increase revenues for shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 36 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2019 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Whereas political gerrymandering occurs when politicians draw their own congressional district lines to protect their self-interest at the expense of creating districts that reflect communities of interest; Whereas political gerrymandering can result in decreased electoral competition between congressional candidates, and in turn decreased responsiveness by Members of Congress to their voters’ interests; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to split or pack certain demographic and political groups into congressional districts in order to disproportionately diminish their representation in Congress; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to protect the majority party and punish the minority party; Whereas political gerrymandering can decrease Americans’ faith and trust in congressional elections; Whereas political gerrymandering is generally harmful to our democracy; Whereas many States have taken great strides to ameliorate political gerrymandering, ranging from Hawaii and California to Arizona and Ohio; Whereas the United States Constitution provides the authority for Congress to regulate elections and redistricting; and Whereas the Supreme Court has affirmed Congress’ authority provided in the United States Constitution to regulate elections and redistricting: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 39 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2019 Mr. Latta (for himself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Byrne , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Gabbard , and Mr. Banks ) 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, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Day .

Whereas March 2, 2019, marks the 90th 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. 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2019 Mr. Ryan (for himself, Mr. Loebsack , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

Whereas, on January 10, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times, Representative Steve King asked, White nationalist, White supremacist, Western civilization—how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization? ; Whereas Representative King’s comments legitimize White supremacy and White nationalism as acceptable in today’s society; Whereas Representative King’s comments are abhorrent to the founding principles of our Nation and our rich history of diversity and tolerance of those whose backgrounds and beliefs have made America the envy of the world; and Whereas Representative King’s comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured; (2) Representative Steve King forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Steve King be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 42 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 15, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Visclosky, Mr. Serrano, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Ruppersberger, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Meng, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Frankel, Mrs. Bustos, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Crist, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Case. Committee on Armed Services: Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Speier, Ms. Gabbard, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Keating, Mr. Vela, Mr. Kim, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Mr. Cisneros, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Crow, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Ms. Slotkin, Ms. Sherrill, Ms. Hill of California, Ms. Escobar, Ms. Haaland, Mr. Golden, Mrs. Trahan, and Mrs. Luria. Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Fudge, Mr. Sablan, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Takano, Ms. Adams, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Wild, Mr. Harder of California, Mrs. McBath, Ms. Schrier, Ms. Underwood, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Shalala, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Ms. Omar, Mr. Trone, Ms. Stevens, and Mrs. Lee of Nevada. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Rush, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Engel, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Welch, Mr. Luján, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. Schrader, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Barragán, Mr. McEachin, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Soto, and Mr. O'Halleran. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Lewis, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Kind, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. Sewell of Alabama, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Moore, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Evans, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Panetta, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Gomez, and Mr. Horsford.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.