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IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 44 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2019 Mr. Mitchell (for himself, Mr. Biggs , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , and Mr. Marino ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K–12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 9 th annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K–12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2019 Mr. Peterson (for himself and Mr. Conaway ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Congratulating the American Farm Bureau Federation for a long tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.

Whereas the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) grew out of the Extension education movement at land grant colleges in the early 20th century, and the organization’s first formal national convention was held in Chicago in 1919; Whereas AFBF has been a vocal and reliable advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans throughout the intervening 100 years; Whereas the sentiments of the first national president of the AFBF, James Howard of Iowa, ring as true today as a century ago, when he stated what’s good for farmers is good for America ; Whereas AFBF represents farm and ranch families in all 50 States and Puerto Rico, with 2,800 county Farm Bureaus and six million member-families; Whereas Farm Bureau members are gathering this week in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the 100th Annual AFBF Convention and IDEAg Trade Show to conduct organizational business, participate in educational workshops, explore local agriculture, and develop leadership skills through competitions; and Whereas the work of the AFBF is guided by a network of State organizations and is led by President Vincent Zippy Duvall of Georgia: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates the American Farm Bureau Federation for a long tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 46 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 16, 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 the Judiciary: Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Bass, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Jayapal, Mrs. Demings, Mr. Correa, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Neguse, Mrs. McBath, Mr. Stanton, Ms. Dean, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, and Ms. Escobar.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Wright (for himself, Mr. Meadows , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Duncan , and Mr. Griffith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

Whereas, in 2017, reported anti-Semitic incidents increased 57 percent over the previous year, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s 2017 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents, which describes trends such as the 86 percent increase in reported incidents of vandalism and the 41 percent increase in reported incidents of harassment; Whereas, in 2017, anti-Semitic incidents at institutions of higher education nearly doubled compared to the number of those incidents in 2016, and during the 2016–2017 school year there was an increase in White supremacist activity on college campuses across the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League; and Whereas the perpetrator of the shooting that killed 11 Jewish worshippers at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, accused Jews of waging a propaganda war against Western civilization and committing genocide against Whites by promoting immigration and refugee resettlement, and accused the President of being a globalist, not a nationalist because of the infestation of Jews: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms that the United States stands united in condemning anti-Semitism in any form; (2) supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs and rejects all forms of terror and hate; (3) condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance; and (4) calls on Federal law enforcement officials, working with State and local officials— (A) to expeditiously investigate all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Jewish community in the United States; and (B) to hold the perpetrators of those crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and bring such perpetrators to justice.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 50 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Mooney of West Virginia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

Whereas, on January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution; and Whereas since that fateful day, over 60 million unborn children have perished: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States of America and that the citizens therein be encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion.
I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 52 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 17, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 25, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 3 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 52 {Report No. 116–3] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Ms. Scanlon , from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 25, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.

January 16, 2019 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 54 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Graves of Missouri ) 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 its 6-day mail delivery service.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to reduce the frequency of its mail delivery service from 6 days a week to 5 days a week; Whereas 6-day mail delivery service is an essential service that the American people have relied on since 1912, particularly working families that depend on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of their paychecks; and Whereas reducing mail delivery service to 5 days a week would inevitably cause not only delays in the delivery of mail, but higher postal costs, due to the many hours of additional overtime that the Postal Service would require in order to handle the resulting back-up of mail: 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 its 6-day mail delivery service.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2019 Mr. Guthrie (for himself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Comer , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Massie , and Mr. Rogers of Kentucky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, for 200 years of leadership in higher education.

Whereas Centre College was conceived by a group of visionary Americans, including Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War hero and the first Governor of Kentucky; Ephraim McDowell, one of the fathers of modern surgery; and James Birney, a prominent abolitionist and two-time Presidential candidate; Whereas the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky granted a charter to Centre College in 1819; Whereas Centre College, which opened in one building housing two professors and five students, has grown to more than 1,400 students and 140 professors on a historic campus; Whereas Centre College has graduated two Vice Presidents of the United States, a Chief Justice and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 13 United States Senators, 44 United States Representatives, 11 Governors, and many more elected and appointed leaders at the national, State and local levels; Whereas Centre College today is recognized by leaders in academia and by national rankings as one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States; Whereas Centre College offers more than 50 majors, minors, preprofessional, and dual-degree programs; Whereas Centre College is a national leader in study abroad experiences, with 85 percent of students studying abroad at least once; Whereas the Centre College Colonels have 23 varsity athletic teams that participate in the Southern Athletic Association in Division III of the NCAA; and Whereas, for 200 years, Centre College has provided an exceptional liberal arts education with a proven track record for preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Centre College for 200 years of service as an institution of higher education; and (2) commends Centre College for its leadership and service to students, Kentucky, and the world.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 57 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 17, 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. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Costa, Ms. Fudge, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Vela, Ms. Plaskett, Ms. Adams, Ms. Spanberger, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Cox of California, Mrs. Craig, Mr. Brindisi, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Harder of California, Ms. Schrier, Ms. Pingree, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. O'Halleran, Mr. Panetta, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and Mrs. Axne. Committee on Financial Services: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Clay, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Himes, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Heck, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. San Nicolas, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Porter, Mrs. Axne, Mr. Casten of Illinois, Ms. Pressley, Mr. McAdams, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Wexton, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Gabbard, Ms. Adams, Ms. Dean, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Ms. Garcia of Texas, and Mr. Phillips. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Sherman, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Sires, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Bass, Mr. Keating, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Bera, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Titus, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. Wild, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Omar, Mr. Allred, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Ms. Spanberger, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Trone, Mr. Costa, Mr. Vargas, and Mr. Gonzalez of Texas. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Ms. Norton, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Sires, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Ms. Titus, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Brownley of California, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Payne, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Stanton, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Allred, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Ms. Finkenauer, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Pappas, Mrs. Craig, and Mr. Rouda. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Ms. Brownley of California, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Mr. Brindisi, Mr. Rose of New York, Mr. Pappas, Mrs. Luria, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Allred, and Ms. Underwood.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2019 Mrs. Lesko (for herself, Mr. Budd , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Griffith , and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.

Whereas, since 1965, Medicare has been, and continues to be, essential for senior citizens of the United States; Whereas, since 1935, Social Security has been, and continues to be, essential for senior citizens of the United States; Whereas, in 2018, there were over 60,000,000 citizens of the United States who were Medicare and Social Security beneficiaries, with 10,000 new eligible enrollees each day; Whereas a promise has been made by the Federal Government to provide Medicare services and Social Security benefits for senior citizens; Whereas many Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries rely on these critical benefits to make ends meet each month; Whereas in the absence of meaningful reform, Medicare is scheduled to deplete by 2026, according to the nonpartisan Medicare Board of Trustees; Whereas in the absence of meaningful reform, Social Security is scheduled to deplete by 2034, according to the nonpartisan Social Security Administration; Whereas the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that $48.5 billion was lost in 2018 due to improper payments, including waste, fraud, and abuse, in the Medicare Program; and Whereas the Social Security Administration estimates that $10.9 billion was lost in 2018 due to improper payments, including waste, fraud, and abuse, in the Social Security program: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms its deep obligation to fulfill the promises made to senior citizens of the United States regarding access to Medicare and Social Security; (2) rejects, in the strongest possible terms, any changes to Medicare or Social Security that diminish benefits for Americans currently enrolled, or citizens of the United States who are in or near retirement, in the Medicare Program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, or in the Social Security program under title II of such Act; (3) expresses its firm commitment that Medicare and Social Security should be strengthened and preserved for future enrollees; and (4) supports efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Social Security programs.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2019 Mr. McKinley (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Young , and Ms. Gabbard ) 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 restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Whereas, on January 5, 2015, the United States Postal Service has implemented lower “service standards” to virtually eliminate overnight delivery of first class mail and periodicals, and further delay most other mail; Whereas delayed mail negatively impacts businesses, hurts residents, rural communities and the economy, and drives customers away, resulting in lower revenue and worsens the Postal Service’s financial situation; and Whereas robust service standards implemented by the United States Postal Service are essential to providing prompt and timely delivery of all mail: Online purchases, local newspapers, newsletters, bill payments, letters, invitations, packages, and medicines: 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 restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 61 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 23, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 648) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; 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 the bill (H.R. 648) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. Clause 2(e) of rule XXI shall not apply during consideration of the bill. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 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. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 1, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 4. 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 30, 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. 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2019 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil.

Whereas the democratic expression of the people of Ireland’s will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an independent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy the freedom they have today; Whereas the First Dáil gave a voice to the people of Ireland’s expression of self-determination in the 1918 general election; Whereas, on January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the First Dáil Éireann met in Dublin’s Mansion House to declare Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its alternative parliament; Whereas the First Dáil produced a Declaration of Independence and a Message to the Free Nations of the World; Whereas the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Irish Free State in 1923; Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share deep and abiding ties across a host of areas, including economic, scientific, and educational cooperative efforts, and international development cooperation; Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent strengthen the friendly relations between the United States and Ireland; and Whereas throughout our United States history, Americans of Irish descent have made significant contributions to the United States and have helped to shape its history: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the sitting of the First Dáil in Ireland on its 100th anniversary; (2) honors the resolve and sacrifice of the people of Ireland, who did not lose their determination to advance Irish independence; and (3) reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and the Republic of Ireland and the shared values of the two countries.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2019 Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.

Whereas the people of the Dominican Republic acquired autonomy and sovereignty on the 27th day of February 1844; Whereas the island of Quisqueya, the indigenous name for what later became the island of Hispaniola, was the cradle of thinking and achievement in the Western Hemisphere, establishing the first university and cathedral of the New World; Whereas on the 26th day of January 1813, Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father of the Dominican Republic, was born; Whereas, during the month of January 2019, Dominican Americans and citizens of the Dominican Republic will celebrate the 206th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte; Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte, along with Francisco Del Rosario Sanchez and Ramon Matias Melia, formed La Trinitaria, a secret organization that initiated the movement for the independence of the Dominican Republic; and Whereas, during the month of February 2019, Dominican Americans and citizens of the Dominican Republic will celebrate the independence of the Dominican Republic: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Juan Pablo Duarte Day of the Dominican Republic; (2) supports the establishment of a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte in the United States to honor the founding father of the Dominican Republic; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 67 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 23, 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 Homeland Security: Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Payne, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Correa, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mr. Rose of New York, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Titus, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Barragán, and Mrs. Demings. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Norton, Mr. Clay, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Rouda, Ms. Hill of California, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Welch, Ms. Speier, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Pressley, and Ms. Tlaib. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Lipinski, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Bera, Mr. Lamb, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Sherman, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Foster, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Crist, Mr. Casten of Illinois, Ms. Hill of California, Mr. McAdams, and Ms. Wexton.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2019 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , and Ms. Roybal-Allard ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.

Whereas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s health care system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 43 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling health care facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; and United States Military and Public Health Services and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to United States military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current United States military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 20, 2019, through January 26, 2019, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s 52,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 73 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 24, 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 the Budget: Mr. Moulton, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Khanna, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Higgins of New York, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Morelle, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Jayapal, and Ms. Omar. Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Castro of Texas. Committee on Natural Resources: Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Costa, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Cox of California, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Levin of California, Ms. Haaland, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Cunningham, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Clay, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. McEachin, Mr. Soto, Mr. Case, Mr. Horsford, and Mr. San Nicolas. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Cohen (to rank immediately after Mr. Sherman). Committee on Small Business: Ms. Finkenauer, Mr. Golden, Mr. Kim, Mr. Crow, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Evans, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Delgado, and Ms. Houlahan.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 74 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 24, 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 the Budget: Mr. Woodall, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mr. Flores, Mr. Holding, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Norman, Mr. Roy, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, and Mr. Burchett. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Young, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Wittman, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Cook, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, Mr. Hice of Georgia, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Webster of Florida, Ms. Cheney, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, and Mr. Fulcher. Committee on Small Business: Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Mr. Hagedorn, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Spano, and Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2019 Ms. Schakowsky submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day .

Whereas women constitute 50.8 percent of Americans; Whereas women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups experience many diseases and disorders differently than men; Whereas the incidence, prevalence, symptomology, and severity of disease may differ between men and women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups; Whereas women and men have fundamental biological differences; Whereas women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups vary in the risks and benefits of medical therapies; Whereas for many years, women across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups were underrepresented in biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the improvement of women’s health relies on sex- and gender-based biomedical and clinical research; Whereas the promise of individualized medicine cannot be realized without sex- and gender-based parity in research; Whereas, on January 25, 2016, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) implemented a policy requiring federally funded investigators to consider sex as a biological variable in preclinical research; and Whereas this policy ushered in a new era of inclusivity and parity in women’s health research: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of a Women’s Health Research Day ; and (2) supports efforts to— (A) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women’s health and well-being to advancing human health; (B) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research; and (C) encourage individuals, including researchers and patients, to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research across races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and age groups.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 25, 2019 Mr. Amodei 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 facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth.

Whereas the postal facility network is an integral part of universal service and should be modernized to make universal service relevant for the 21st century; Whereas the closure of post offices in rural communities would create an economic burden for people in the United States that depend on universal service for communication, package services, and non-typical postal services; Whereas the closure process of post offices does not adequately take into account community input; Whereas post offices are recognized as secure and trustworthy, and could function as the location for other government services, community events, and emergency services; and Whereas post offices have become a part of the identity of rural communities, and provide a significant social value: 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 modernize and maintain a post office network.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 80 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 28, 2019 RESOLUTION Ranking certain Members of a certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Walker (to rank immediately after Mr. Banks). Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul (to rank immediately after Mr. King of New York); and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (to rank immediately after Mr. Walker).

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 82 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2019 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Members of the House of Representatives of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury.

1. Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (a) Establishment There is established in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Program ) under which, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress). (b) Exclusion of appointees for purposes of limit on number of employees in Member offices Any individual serving a fellowship under the Program in the office of a Member shall not be included in the determination of the number of employees employed by the Member under section 104(a) of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act ( 2 U.S.C. 5321(a) ). (c) Placement in Member offices in District of Columbia or congressional district of Member An individual may serve a fellowship under the Program at the Member’s office in the District of Columbia or the Member’s office in the congressional district the Member represents. (d) Eligibility (1) In general An individual is eligible to serve a fellowship under the Program if the individual is the child (including a stepchild), spouse, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury. (2) Definitions In this subsection, the terms hostile casualty and training-related injury have the meanings given those terms in section 2402(b) of title 38, United States Code. (e) Regulations The Program shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 84 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 28, 2019 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Mitchell , Mr. Costa , Ms. Hill of California , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Harder of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must amend the United States Code to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns.

Whereas government shutdowns halt or significantly limit the efficacy of critical government programs that Americans depend on for their health, safety, and prosperity; Whereas both partial and full government shutdowns force hundreds of thousands of Federal employees and contractors to work without pay, which causes financial instability for working families and creates economic distress in local communities; Whereas government shutdowns cause disarray in national and international financial markets, diminishing the strength of our economy and faith in our public institutions; Whereas government shutdowns cause long-term damage to our national infrastructure, and hinder Americans’ ability to travel safely and securely; Whereas government shutdowns create an immediate and pressing crisis across the country; and Whereas Congress and Administrations have an obligation to work on a collaborative basis to resolve policy issues and implement long-term solutions in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: economic growth, environmental sustainability, affordable healthcare, workforce development, education, veterans affairs, infrastructure, and national security, and government shutdowns interfere with these efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commits to— (1) take meaningful bipartisan action to amend the United States Code to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns; and (2) ensuring that no Americans, including Federal employees, contractors, and citizens who depend on critical government services, have to suffer the consequences of future government shutdowns.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 85 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 29, 2019 RESOLUTION Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives and ranking Members on 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 House Administration: Mr. Raskin, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Fudge, and Mr. Aguilar. That the following named Members be, and are hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Higgins of New York (to rank immediately after Mr. Jeffries) and Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (to rank immediately after Mr. Higgins of New York).

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 86 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 7, 2019 RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

1. Amounts for expenses of Select Committees (a) Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (1) Payment of expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $70,000 for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis established under section 104(f) of House Resolution 6, as agreed to January 9, 2019, to be available during the period beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019. (2) Vouchers Payments under this subsection shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, signed by the chair of the Select Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. (b) Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (1) Payment of expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $50,000 for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress established under title II of House Resolution 6, as agreed to January 9, 2019, to be available during the period beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019. (2) Vouchers Payments under this subsection shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, signed by the chair of the Select Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. (c) Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 86 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 29, 2019 Ms. Lofgren submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

1. Amounts for expenses of Select Committees (a) Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (1) Payment of expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $70,000 for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis established under section 104(f) of House Resolution 6, as agreed to January 9, 2019, to be available during the period beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019. (2) Vouchers Payments under this subsection shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, signed by the chair of the Select Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. (b) Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (1) Payment of expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $50,000 for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress established under title II of House Resolution 6, as agreed to January 9, 2019, to be available during the period beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019. (2) Vouchers Payments under this subsection shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, signed by the chair of the Select Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. (c) Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.