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IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 650 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 23, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, 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. 4617) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts, 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 House Administration. 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 House Administration 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 116–35 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 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2019 Mr. Emmer (for himself, Mr. Himes , and Mr. Crenshaw ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 2019 as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 23, 2019, as Unity Day .

Whereas more than 1 in 5 students report being bullied, and nearly 16 percent of students report being cyberbullied; Whereas students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month was founded in 2006 by the National Bullying Prevention Center of PACER and has been held during the month of October each year since; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign that seeks to educate the public about, and raise awareness of, bullying prevention; Whereas individuals, families, schools, school districts, communities, and many others have hosted thousands of events to spread the message of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day was started by the National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011 and is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day has been held on the third or fourth Wednesday of each October since 2011 and will be recognized in 2019 on October 23; Whereas the goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the United States to emphasize— (1) a message of uniting for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and mutual respect; (2) that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in their communities; (3) that there is value in celebrating the differences between people; and (4) that compromise and tolerance are important in communication; Whereas Unity Day has been highlighted on national television shows and in public service announcements, films, and public displays of art and expression; and Whereas Unity Day is often celebrated by— (1) wearing orange, the official color of Unity Day; (2) holding student and teacher led discussions at schools; (3) organizing efforts at community centers; and (4) expressing support for Unity Day through art, music, dance, and social media: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Bullying Prevention Month ; (2) supports the designation of Unity Day ; and (3) acknowledges that the prevention of bullying of children should be a national priority.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 23, 2019 Mr. Correa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the city of Santa Ana’s 150th anniversary.

Whereas the Santa Ana Valley was originally inhabited by the Tongva, Acjachemen, and Payómkawichum Native American people; Whereas the Santa Ana Valley was named after Saint Anne by Don Gaspár de Portolá and Junipero Serra on July 26, 1769; Whereas, in 1869, William H. Spurgeon purchased 70 acres of land for the town of Santa Ana from the land grant given to José Antonio Yorba and Juan Peralta by the Spanish Government; Whereas Santa Ana was incorporated as a city in 1886, following the implementation of a plan for the city’s development; Whereas the city of Santa Ana was met with bustling new arrivals and industrial growth, becoming a hub of commerce for the area; Whereas, in 1889, after Orange County was separated from Los Angeles, Santa Ana was designated the county seat due to the city’s booming development; Whereas today, with a population of 337,716, Santa Ana is the 2nd largest city in Orange County and the 11th largest city in the State of California; Whereas the Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts, which include the Artists Village, Historic 4th Street, Calle Cuatro Marketplace, and Civic Center/Courthouse District, preserve the storied history of the city; Whereas Santa Ana is also home of the Old Orange County Courthouse and Ronald Reagan Federal Building, which have allowed Santa Ana to become a political center as well as an economic one; Whereas the city of Santa Ana serves as a center for the arts, sciences, and culture, housing the Bowers Museum, Discovery Science Center, Heritage Museum, and Grand Central Art Center; Whereas Santa Ana is home to the headquarters of many companies, including Behr Paint and First American Financial Services; Whereas Santa Ana has been the heart of the Orange County Latinx community for decades, with Santa Ana being home to the first Latinx neighborhoods in Orange County such as Barrio Logan, Delhi, Santa Anita Park, and Barrio Artesia; Whereas Santa Ana serves as host to Noche de Altares, one of the largest Dia de los Muertos celebrations in the United States; Whereas the city’s growing Vietnamese population has served as a landmark for diversity in Orange County and in California; and Whereas, on October 27, the city of Santa Ana will celebrate its sesquicentennial, marking 150 years since the city’s founding, honoring the city’s history, people, businesses, culture, public services, and vision: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 150th anniversary of the city of Santa Ana, California; (2) celebrates Santa Ana’s historical significance to Orange County and to California; and (3) honors the individuals and communities that have made Santa Ana the city that it is today.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 653 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 23, 2019 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Hill of Arkansas , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Kilmer , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Takano , Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire , Mr. Stivers , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma , and Mrs. Walorski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and supporting the designation of October 2019 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas, the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas, October 2019 is an appropriate month to designate as National Dyslexia Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 655 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 29, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

That 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. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. 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 Foreign Affairs.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 50 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 655 [Report No. 116–263] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2019 Mr. McGovern , from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

That 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. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. 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 Foreign Affairs.

October 28, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2019 Mr. Burchett (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Guest , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Riggleman , Mr. David P. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. John W. Rose of Tennessee , Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee , Mr. Roy , Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Olson , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Rutherford , and Mr. Guthrie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all transcripts and recordings submitted during a closed hearing of a committee be made available to all Members on the same schedule and basis.

Whereas all Members of the House of Representatives are duly elected by their constituents; and Whereas each Member of the House of Representatives, by virtue of holding their elected office, is cleared to view and hear sensitive classified information: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the LEAC Transcripts Resolution (Let Everyone Access a Copy of Transcripts Resolution) . 2. Equal access That rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Equal access 7. Any transcripts of proceedings, audio or video recordings of proceedings, written testimony, and any supporting information submitted during a classified or otherwise closed hearing, briefing, deposition, interview or other official meeting of any standing, ad hoc, or select committees shall be made available to all Members on the same schedule and basis as it is made available to members of the committee before which the proceedings occurred or to which the information or testimony was submitted. .
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 658 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2019 Mr. Clay submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation Housing America Month and honoring the importance of affordable housing and community development programs and resources that allow communities across the country to provide access to safe, secure housing for all Americans, regardless of income level.

Whereas for over 80 years it has been the policy of this Nation to promote the general welfare of the Nation by employing its funds and credit to assist States and localities to remedy housing conditions, and create and preserve housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary under the United States Housing Act of 1937; Whereas the House of Representatives, which has, over a period of many years, endeavored to address affordable housing and community development needs and has been successful in doing so through related appropriations and authorizing legislation has committed itself to meeting the affordable housing and community development needs of the country; and Whereas the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials has celebrated October as Housing America Month for over a decade and has honored the children living in subsidized housing through a calendar featuring their artwork: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Housing America Month and honors the importance of our Nation’s housing and community development programs.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2019 Mr. Bishop of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , 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 Affirming that States should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands and that the President should not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands (including the Outer Continental Shelf), State lands, private lands, or lands held in trust for an Indian Tribe unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.

That States should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands and that the President should not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands (including the Outer Continental Shelf), State lands, private lands, or lands held in trust for an Indian Tribe unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 661 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 14, 2019 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Donald John Trump.

That the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives is authorized to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2019 Mrs. Davis of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Donald John Trump.

That the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives is authorized to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 662 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2019 Ms. Gabbard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Whereas tens of thousands of pages of documents relating to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, remain classified by the Federal Government; Whereas the contents of these documents are necessary for a full public understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States; Whereas the decision to maintain the classified status of many of these documents prevents the people of the United States from having access to information about the attacks, including the involvement of certain foreign governments; and Whereas the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks deserve full and public disclosure of the events surrounding the attack: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible; and (2) the survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 663 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2019 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Welch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2019, to October 31, 2019, as BatWeek .

Whereas bats are vital to the sustainability of natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health by controlling damaging insect pests, pollinating plants such as fruits and vegetables, and dispersing seeds to ensure healthy functioning ecosystems, and research suggests that bats save American farmers more than $3 billion in pest control every year; Whereas bats have captured the human imagination through backyard sightings, folklore, myths, and legends, and outreach and education about the importance of bats are instrumental; Whereas bats are present throughout the world, except in extremely cold regions, and are the second-largest order of mammals with over 1,300 species; Whereas a deadly fungus causing white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed millions of bats in North America, has now spread to 38 States; Whereas the disease has been confirmed in 12 species of hibernating bats in the United States and is the primary cause for the significant decline in populations of several bat species, especially the tricolored bat, the little brown bat, and the federally threatened northern long-eared bat; Whereas the Department of the Interior’s participation through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management, is leading the international response to the disease in partnership with more than 100 Federal and State agencies, Tribes, nongovernmental organizations, and universities; Whereas the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting a White-nose Syndrome Challenge for ideas toward solutions that can help disarm or weaken Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome disease of hibernating bats; Whereas the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has entered into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish a Bats for the Future Fund to raise private funds to curtail the spread of white-nose syndrome and speed the recovery of bat populations; and Whereas in the past decade, the international response to white-nose syndrome has made extraordinary progress to understand the disease, slow the spread, and develop treatments that hold promise for defeating this epidemic, and therefore it is critical for new public-private partnerships to defeat the disease: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of BatWeek ; (2) encourages the observance of BatWeek with appropriate events and activities; (3) acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture; and (4) has the intent to— (A) continue working to conserve bat species and habitat; and (B) work to defeat the disease known as white-nose syndrome.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 665 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2019 Mr. Keating submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Whereas the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States have enjoyed more than two centuries of close relations; Whereas Denmark has long been a key partner in bilateral and multilateral efforts to address global challenges and threats; Whereas Denmark was a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 and has continued to support the trans-Atlantic security alliance; Whereas Danish forces have participated in United States-led military missions in both Afghanistan and Iraq and the United States-led international coalition against the Islamic State terrorist organization; Whereas Denmark participates in a wide range of NATO missions, including Operation Enhanced Forward Presence, and contributes to numerous peacekeeping operations throughout the world; Whereas Denmark has been an active and cooperative member in the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE) to contribute to a free and peaceful vision of Europe and has partnered with the United States and other Baltic and Nordic countries on security, health, and economic matters; Whereas Denmark is a fellow member of the Arctic Council and has long supported peaceful cooperation in the Arctic region; Whereas the United States is one of Denmark’s largest non-European trade partners, and the United States exports $2,200,000,000 worth of goods and $5,500,000,000 of services to Denmark; and Whereas the Danish Government reports that Danish investments support over 75,000 United States jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of our enduring political, economic, and security partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark; (2) recognizes the important role Denmark plays in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Arctic Council, and other intergovernmental organizations and missions to promote global peace, security, and prosperity; (3) expresses gratitude and appreciation to the people of Denmark and the members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make our world more secure; and (4) calls for continued cooperation and partnership to further strengthen the longstanding alliance between Denmark and the United States.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2019 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself, Ms. Meng , Ms. Tlaib , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. García of Illinois , and Ms. Lee of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Whereas the United States is, by many accounts, one of the world’s wealthiest countries; Whereas the United States is also a land of stark inequality; Whereas in 2017, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights found that among nations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United States ranked 35th out of 37 in terms of poverty and inequality ; Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights also found that 40 million people in the United States live in poverty, the United States ranks 36th in the world “in terms of access to water and sanitation,” and Americans can expect to live shorter and sicker lives compared to people living in any other rich democracy ; Whereas poverty and inequality are not inevitabilities; Whereas poverty and inequality are choices made by people in power; Whereas every American has the right to just working conditions, quality healthcare, an excellent education, healthy food, and safe housing; Whereas the United States Government can and should be held accountable by Americans and the international community for ensuring these rights for all Americans; and Whereas to guarantee this accountability, the United States must ratify the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 667 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2019 Mr. John W. Rose of Tennessee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for bipartisan subpoena authority during the 116th Congress.

That during the 116th Congress: (1) In all matters referred to by the Speaker in her announcement of September 24, 2019, the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or any other committee involved shall have coequal subpoena power. (2) Subpoenas may be authorized under this paragraph by the chairman and the ranking minority member acting jointly, or, if either declines to act, by the other acting alone, except that in the event either so declines, either shall have the right to refer to the committee for decision the question whether such authority shall be so exercised and the committee shall be convened promptly to render that decision. (3) Subpoenas and interrogatories so authorized may be issued over the signature of the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them. The chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them (or, with respect to any deposition, answer to interrogatory, or affidavit, any person authorized by law to administer oaths) may administer oaths to any witness.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 668 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2019 Mr. Cole submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 660) directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, 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 resolution (H. Res. 660) directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. The first reading of the resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against the resolution and against its consideration are waived. General debate shall be confined to the resolution and shall not exceed four hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules. After general debate the resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. At the conclusion of consideration of the resolution for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the resolution to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and amendments thereto to adoption without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 671 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2019 Mr. Cleaver submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any activities enabling money laundering in violation of United States sanctions against Iran.

Whereas the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undertaken efforts to coordinate with United States partners to counter money laundering and terrorist financing and has participated in regional bodies to counter money laundering such as the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force; Whereas recent efforts by the UAE to restrain illicit money transfers remain insufficient in addressing concerns about the evasion of United States sanctions and money laundering; Whereas the Department of State has highlighted the need for the UAE to continue increasing the resources devoted to investigating, prosecuting and disrupting money laundering , according to the Department’s Narcotics Control Strategy Report ; Whereas the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 11 entities and individuals involved in procurement on behalf of Iran’s ballistic missile program in 2016; Whereas, in 2016, OFAC sanctioned Mabrooka Trading Co LLC (Mabrooka Trading)—based in the UAE—and its China- and UAE-based network that have been involved in procuring goods for Iran’s ballistic missile program; Whereas OFAC targeted two Iranian regime-linked networks pursuant to Executive Order 13382 (2005) for engaging in covert procurement activities benefitting multiple Iranian military organizations in August 2019; Whereas the second network targeted by OFAC in August 2019 was led by Seyed Hossein Shariat and procured various aluminum alloy products on behalf of components entities owned or controlled by Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics; and Whereas the UAE’s lax enforcement of its antiproliferation export control laws have facilitated these violations of United States sanctions policy: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the failure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to effectively counter money laundering activities conducted by Iranian companies to bypass United States sanctions on Iran; and (2) urges the UAE to resolve existing shortcomings in its antimoney laundering laws and regulations, as existing laws are not sufficient to deter the activities of rogue companies.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 674 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2019 Mrs. Torres of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Whereas Guatemalan musician Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales was born in Antigua, Guatemala, on January 19, 1964; Whereas Arjona initially worked as a schoolteacher in rural Guatemala; Whereas Arjona has recorded sixteen full-length records since the release of his debut album, Dejame Decir Que Te Amo; Whereas Arjona has received extensive critical praise for his songwriting, which addresses challenges facing Guatemala such as racism, poverty, inequality, and violence, root causes of migration; Whereas, in 1993, Guatemalan President Ramiro de Leon Carpio honored Arjona with the Rafael Ovalle Order; Whereas, in 2005, Arjona founded Fundación Adentro to help bring musical education to impoverished children in Guatemala, which has constructed two schools for children in Guatemala; Whereas, in 2017, Arjona received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin American Music Awards; and Whereas following the Fuego volcano eruption in 2018, Arjona supported families who were relocated, providing them with new permanent housing: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, congratulates Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales on his musical achievements; (2) commends Arjona for his commitment to address inequality and improve opportunities for Guatemalans; and (3) celebrates the achievements of all Guatemalan and Guatemalan-American musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of Guatemalan culture and heritage.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 677 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2019 Mr. Crow (for himself, Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Craig , Ms. Finkenauer , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Spano , Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Chabot , Mrs. Radewagen , and Mr. Balderson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States train individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business; Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing nearly 5,800,000 individuals; Whereas veteran-owned businesses make up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas veterans account for more than $1,200,000,000,000 in business receipts every year; Whereas veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than nonveterans; Whereas business ownership by women veterans has increased significantly, from 97,114 in 2007 to 383,302 in 2012; Whereas business ownership by immigrant veterans is over 62,000; Whereas the Small Business Administration serves more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually; Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from November 4 through November 8, 2019; Whereas the Congress and the Small Business Administration will be celebrating Veterans Small Business Week during the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019; and Whereas the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week; (2) supporting veterans through the Small Business Administration that funds veteran-owned small business, trains veterans for entrepreneurship, and supports veteran contracting; (3) celebrating the millions of people in the United States, especially the veterans of the United States and the spouses of those veterans, who benefit from the programs of the Small Business Administration; and (4) expressing appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 678 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2019 Mr. Estes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Commending the performance of the Special Operations Forces and a military working dog in the eradication of the terrorist leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Whereas, on October 26, 2019, members of the Special Operations Forces successfully raided the compound of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Whereas al-Baghdadi founded the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, one of the most depraved terrorist enemies of the United States; Whereas a military working dog, assisted members of the Armed Forces in Syria’s Idlib Province; Whereas members of the Armed Forces, assisted by the military working dog, located al-Baghdadi as he hid in a tunnel wearing a suicide vest; Whereas al-Baghdadi detonated his vest, killing himself and injuring the military working dog who was injured by exposed, live electrical cables in the tunnel; Whereas the military working dog swiftly returned to duty; Whereas the Armed Forces officially began using military working dogs in 1942; Whereas the most famous dog of World War II, Chips, received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for capturing a machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily; and Whereas the role of military working dogs grew more valuable throughout the Korean War and the Vietnam War and remains an instrumental component of the military: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the immeasurable value of military working dogs; (2) honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for assisting in the elimination of an enemy of the United States from the world; and (3) honors and celebrates the actions of the Special Operations Forces of the United States on October 26, 2019.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 8, 2019 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Rules , and 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 Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Whereas on November 11, our Nation observes Veterans Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of all American veterans must be recognized; Whereas the service of approximately 30,000 residents of the District of Columbia in the Armed Forces is unparalleled because they served without full and equal rights in Congress; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, fighting for the Revolutionary War slogan of no taxation without representation , and have served in every war fought by the United States since; Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that of 3 different States during that war; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that of 4 different States during that war; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean war, a casualty figure greater than that of 8 different States during that war; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam war, a casualty figure greater than that of 10 different States during that war; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans, continue to be denied full voting rights in the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, would grant full and equal voting rights as well as unimpeded democratic control over local affairs to the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calls for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 8, 2019 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Brooks of Alabama , and Mr. Duncan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States gross national debt in the main hearing room of the Committee on Appropriations and in the main hearing room of the Committee on the Budget.

Whereas Members of Congress should keep the gross national debt in mind when debating legislation that would affect the Nation’s fiscal situation; Whereas by displaying our national debt in real time in the main hearing room of the Committee on Appropriations and in the main hearing room of the Committee on the Budget, Members of Congress can better debate our Nation’s fiscal situation; Whereas the national debt is the greatest threat to the national security of the United States; Whereas the national debt has climbed past $23 trillion; Whereas the projected Federal deficit for 2020 is projected to be $1 trillion; Whereas we continue to accrue at least $100 million in debt every hour; Whereas Members of Congress refuse to balance the budget and reduce spending; Whereas spending increases year after year with no end in sight; Whereas the most recent spending bill has suspended the debt limit; Whereas a real-time display of the gross national debt will inform each Member of the Committees of the need to take action to reduce the debt; Whereas the exact amount of the gross national debt will be known and updated with every action affecting the amount of debt; and Whereas display of the national debt in the main hearing room of the Committee on Appropriations and in the main hearing room of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives will be a sign that representatives are committed to reducing the national debt: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This Resolution may be cited as the Know Debt Resolution . 2. Placement of National debt clock in the main hearing room of the Committee on Appropriations and in the main hearing room of the Committee on the Budget (a) Responsibilities of Clerk The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall place a real-time display of the United States gross national debt, as calculated by the Secretary of the Treasury, in the main hearing room of the Committee on Appropriations and in the main hearing room of the Committee on the Budget in clear view of the Members. (b) Regulations The Clerk shall carry out this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration.