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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 73 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2013 Mr. Huelskamp submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating Emporia State University for 150 years of outstanding service to the State of Kansas, the United States, and the world.
Whereas Kansas State Normal School was founded by the Kansas Legislature in 1863 for the instruction of persons, both male and female, in the art of teaching, and in all the various branches that pertain to good common school education, and in the mechanic arts, and in the arts of husbandry and agricultural chemistry, and in the fundamental laws of the United States of America, and in what regards the rights and duties of citizens ; Whereas Emporia State University has played a significant role in providing higher education to the citizens of Kansas since its founding and throughout its history; Whereas Kansas State Normal School became Kansas State Teachers College in 1923, Emporia Kansas State College in 1974, and Emporia State University in 1977; Whereas over 75,000 alumni have served in the arts, banking, business, education, engineering, finance, government, health care, information management, library science, military affairs, science and technology, and other occupations; Whereas Emporia State University empowers and engages excellent intellectual opportunities for the people of Kansas, the United States, and the world through its nationally recognized programs; Whereas Emporia State University brings State, regional, national, and international prominence to the State of Kansas through its outstanding academic, cultural, and athletic events; Whereas Emporia State University will celebrate its sesquicentennial throughout 2013 under the theme, Changing Lives Since 1863 ; and Whereas Emporia State University will commence to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Founders Day, February 15, 2013: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives congratulates Emporia State University for 150 years of outstanding service to the State of Kansas, the United States, and the world.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 74 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2013 Mr. Keating (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. Costa , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Sires ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and objectives of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Whereas Ireland holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2013; Whereas the rotating European Union Presidency offers member states the opportunity to showcase their vision for the European Union, to advance the Union's ongoing work agenda, influence European Union policy and legislation, and broaden the understanding of the European Union amongst the citizens of their country; Whereas the European Union has established an area of freedom, security, and justice, extending stability and peace to the European continent and its neighbors; Whereas the United States has supported the European integration process and has consistently supported the objective of European unity and the enlargement of the European Union as a vehicle for prosperity, peace, and democracy; Whereas the Government of Ireland has prioritized stability, jobs, and growth as the main areas of focus for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; Whereas the United States and the European Union are each other's largest trading and investment partners, responsible for creating up to an estimated 14,000,000 jobs on both sides of the Atlantic, and as such major stakeholders in each other’s economic recoveries; Whereas the United States and Ireland participate in long-standing research and science-based exchanges that promote renewable and marine technologies worldwide; Whereas Irish culture and Irish-Americans have contributed greatly to United States society, history, and politics; and Whereas approximately one in four United States citizens trace some part of their ancestry to Ireland: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and objectives of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; (2) encourages the launch of United States–European Union trade and investment negotiations that will benefit both United States and European workers alike; (3) promotes increased transatlantic exchanges and dialogue to further benefit from existing cultural ties and research and development partnerships, particularly in the maritime area where a transatlantic research alliance could underpin the development of the strong growth and jobs potential of our shared ocean resources, a so-called blue growth strategy; (4) affirms the deep roots of common heritage between the United States and Ireland; and (5) acknowledges the lasting contributions of Irish-Americans to the United States.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 75 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2013 Mrs. Miller of Michigan (for herself, Mr. Hunter , Mr. Walz , and Mr. Rahall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing 376 years of service of the National Guard and affirming congressional support for a permanent Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces.
Whereas the first volunteer militia unit in America was formed in 1636 in Massachusetts Bay, followed by other units in the colonies of Virginia and Connecticut; Whereas from the opening salvos at Lexington and Concord, to the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War in 1783, the volunteer patriots and minutemen of the American militia helped create the United States of America; Whereas the American founding fathers wrote article I, section 8, of the United States Constitution to keep the militia model, authorizing only a small standing military force that could organize, train, and equip militia volunteers when needed; Whereas the American militia answered the call during the second war with Britain in 1812; Whereas in the 19th century, during the Mexican-American War, the United States Civil War, and the Spanish-American War, State militia volunteers mustered when called and more than 300,000 gave their lives in service of the United States of America; Whereas in World War I, nearly all National Guardsmen were mobilized into Federal service, and while they represented only 15 percent of the total United States Army, they comprised 40 percent of the American divisions sent to France and sustained 43 percent of the casualties in combat; Whereas in World War II, the National Guard comprised 19 Army divisions and 29 observation squadrons with aircraft assigned to the United States Army Air Forces; Whereas the National Defense Act of 1947 formed the Air National Guard, created a minimum of one flying unit in each State, with the result of more than 44,000 Air Guard troops serving in Korea and 4,000 Air Guard troops in Vietnam; Whereas the Air National Guard flew 30,000 sorties and 50,000 combat hours during Operation Desert Storm over 37 days and were some of the first units into the fight; Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the first fighter jets over New York City and Washington, DC, were Air National Guard F–15 and F–16 aircraft from Massachusetts and North Dakota, with over 400 more Air National Guard fighter aircraft on alert by that afternoon; Whereas 600,387 Air and Army National Guard soldiers and airmen have deployed in the many campaigns since 9/11; Whereas Air and Army National Guard soldiers and airmen have been involved in countless domestic response missions, including missions in response to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and forest fires; Whereas during the Cold War, the National Guard was regarded as a Strategic Reserve to be held in case of a Soviet invasion of Europe, yet, since 9/11, the National Guard and the Federal Reserves have made the transition to an Operational Reserve, in constant use and rotation for missions at home and abroad; Whereas the Operational Reserve has time and again demonstrated its readiness to meet operational requirements, and its mission- and cost-effectiveness and volunteerism are the heart of modern United States military service; and Whereas the Operational Reserve must be sustained by a fully manned and fully funded National Guard in the spirit intended by the Framers and enshrined in article I of the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the critical importance of the Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces, particularly as a means of preserving combat power during a time of budget austerity; (2) supports making permanent the Operational Reserve as the cornerstone of military manpower in the decades to come; (3) repudiates proposals to return the Reserve Components to a diminished or purely strategic role in United States national security; (4) affirms the growth of the Operational Reserve as circumstances warrant; and (5) recognizes the dual-status, State-Federal National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve and of military manpower now and in the future.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 76 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2013 Mr. Paulsen (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the European Union should pursue a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
Whereas the United States-European Union High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth (HLWG) issued its final report on February 11, 2013; Whereas the economies of the European Union and the United States account for nearly one-half of world GDP; Whereas the European Union and United States account for 30 percent of world trade; Whereas $2.7 billion of goods and services are traded bilaterally each day, supporting millions of jobs in both economies; Whereas direct investments by the United States and European Union on both sides of the Atlantic total more than $3.7 trillion; Whereas the HLWG recommended a comprehensive agreement that addresses a broad range of bilateral trade and investment issues, including regulatory issues, and contributes to the development of global rules ; Whereas the HLWG found that a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that addresses a broad range of bilateral trade and investment issues, including regulatory issues, and contributes to the development of global rules, would provide the most significant mutual benefit of the various options [it] considered. ; Whereas the HLWG recommended that a comprehensive agreement would include ambitious reciprocal market opening in goods, services, and investment, and would address the challenges and opportunities of modernizing trade rules and enhancing the compatibility of regulatory regimes ; Whereas the HLWG outlines a structure and content that includes market access, regulatory issues and nontariff barriers, and rules addressing shared global trade challenges and opportunities; Whereas the HLWG recommended that in addition to pursuing the elements of a comprehensive agreement, the two sides seek to make early and continuing progress on SPS measures affecting bilateral trade. ; and Whereas the HLWG recommended to Leaders that each side initiate as soon as possible the formal domestic procedures necessary to launch negotiations on a comprehensive trade and investment agreement. : Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a comprehensive and ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would support the creation of significant good-paying jobs for American workers, ranchers, and farmers; (2) a comprehensive and ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would open new opportunity for United States companies to sell their goods and services in the European Union; (3) a comprehensive and ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would further bond the economies of Europe and the United States and give rise to a dominant economic alliance that would strongly influence other nations toward market-based economies; (4) the President should promptly submit written notice to Congress of the President’s intention to enter into negotiations with the European Union for a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; and (5) as soon as possible after providing notice and completing appropriate consultations with Congress, the President should initiate negotiations for a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 77 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2013 Mrs. Miller of Michigan (for herself, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Royce , Mr. Goodlatte , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Issa , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Schock , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Nugent , Mr. Harper , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Gingrey of Georgia , Mr. Rush , and Mr. Delaney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Establishing an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among students in Congressional districts.
1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Academic Competition Resolution of 2013 . 2. Findings The House of Representatives finds as follows: (1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and knowledge have been integral to the development of civilization over the centuries. (2) STEM fields have been, and continue to be, vital to a healthy and thriving United States. (3) STEM fields are even more important in a world and nation of continuous and rapid technological advancements and needs. (4) STEM fields are necessary to ensure a qualified national workforce and growing American economy, and a recent study predicted that one-half of all STEM jobs in 2020 will be related to the field of computer science. (5) A recent study found that less than one-third of eighth graders in the United States showed proficiency in mathematics and science. (6) A recent study found that only 9 States allowed computer science courses to count toward high school students' core graduation requirements. (7) A recent study found that only one-third of the bachelor’s degrees earned in the United States are in a STEM field. (8) A recent study found that more than one-half of the science and engineering graduate students in institutions of higher education in the United States are from outside the United States. (9) Efforts to encourage students to work in STEM fields will enhance collaborative efforts between our secondary education systems and STEM-related fields and industries. (10) The global economy demands that the United States continue to lead the world in innovation, creativity, and STEM-related research. (11) Bringing together Members of Congress and their younger constituents to participate in activities that will result in a deeper appreciation for STEM fields will foster enthusiasm for education in the sciences. (12) The support which students will gain through Congressional recognition of their work on STEM-related projects will encourage them to pursue career paths in STEM studies and research. (13) It is appropriate for the House of Representatives to institute a new and worthwhile competition to encourage students to participate in STEM studies and research. (14) Rapid technological change means the competition will evolve over time and will challenge students in specialized areas of science, technology, engineering and math to ensure maximum participation. Because of the importance of computer science it would be appropriate to initially challenge students to develop so-called apps for mobile, tablet, and computer platforms. 3. Congressional competition in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (a) Establishment of competition There is hereby established an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics which shall be held each year among students in each Congressional district. (b) Regulations The competition under this resolution shall be carried out in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on House Administration, except that the regulations shall permit the office of a Member to seek guidance from outside experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for the purposes of establishing criteria for the selection of competition judges and for the judgment of competition submissions.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 78 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2013 Ms. Castor of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Whereas sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels, and it can arise anywhere in the body; Whereas more than 13,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with sarcoma last year, more than 5,000 died, and 50,000 are struggling with the disease at any one time; Whereas 1 percent of the cancers diagnosed in adults and 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children each year are sarcoma; Whereas more than 50 subtypes of sarcomas have been identified; Whereas the National Cancer Institute recognizes that sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the disease and encourage more individuals to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 79 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2013 Mr. Fattah (for himself and Mr. Coble ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day.
Whereas International Water Safety Day is celebrated to bring awareness to the ongoing drowning epidemic and educate people in becoming safer in and around the water; Whereas fatal unintentional drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1 to 14 years of age; Whereas fatal unintentional drowning is the sixth leading cause of death for people of all ages; Whereas an estimated 388,000 people died from drowning, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide and accounting for nearly 10 percent of total global mortality; Whereas drowning deaths are an epidemic; Whereas drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7 percent of all injury-related deaths; Whereas water safety education and water safety awareness can help curve the number of drowning fatalities; Whereas research shows that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children aged 1 to 4 years old; Whereas courses such as CPR have shown to improve outcomes for drowning victims since interventions occur more quickly; Whereas water safety is a life skill that can be taught; and Whereas water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day; (2) acknowledges that water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education; (3) acknowledges the importance of water safety and that every person should engage in water safety education; and (4) acknowledges that every person should learn to swim.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 80 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2013 Mr. Lipinski (for himself, Mr. Rohrabacher , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Honda , Mr. Tonko , Ms. McCollum , Mrs. Negrete McLeod , Mr. Barton , Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Matheson , Ms. Edwards , Mr. Holt , and Mr. Lewis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , 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 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.
Whereas engineers employ their scientific knowledge and analytical skills for the betterment of the United States; Whereas the mission of the National Engineers Week Foundation is to sustain and grow a dynamic engineering profession through outreach, education, celebration, and volunteerism as needed to keep the United States a global leader in engineering and engineering education; Whereas the sponsors of National Engineers Week are working together to transform the engineering workforce through greater inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities; Whereas by engaging young students, parents, and educators in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math, engineers help them discover how they can make a meaningful difference in the world; Whereas the partnership between engineers and teachers inspires future generations of engineering and technology talent; Whereas tens of thousands of engineers and engineering students will serve their communities not only through their work but, at this time of year, by reaching into hundreds of local communities; Whereas engineers have helped meet the major global challenges of our time, including providing state-of-the-art transportation and information technology infrastructures, enhancing national security, and developing the clean energy technologies needed to power the people of the United States into the future; Whereas engineers are a crucial link in research, development, and the transformation of scientific discoveries into useful products and jobs, as the people of the United States look more than ever to engineers and their imagination, knowledge, and analytical skills to meet the challenges of the future; Whereas the National Science Board’s “Science and Engineering Indicators 2012” shows that while the number of students obtaining engineering degrees in the United States has reached an all-time high, the rates for women and underrepresented minorities do not reflect our national demographics, and the rate of growth in engineering degrees trails that of China; Whereas a 2012 survey by the Intel Corporation indicates that United States teenagers are more likely to consider a degree in engineering after learning about what engineers do; Whereas only 4 percent of the Nation’s workforce is composed of scientists and engineers, this group disproportionately creates jobs for the other 96 percent; Whereas National Engineers Week has grown into a formal coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations, and government agencies that are dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated engineering workforce, promoting literacy in science, technology, engineering, and math, and raising public awareness and appreciation of the contributions of engineers to society; Whereas National Engineers Week is celebrated during the week of George Washington’s birthday to honor the contributions that the first United States President, a military engineer and land surveyor, made to engineering; and Whereas February 17, 2013, to February 23, 2013, has been designated as National Engineers Week by the National Engineers Week Foundation and the theme is, Celebrate Awesome , spotlighting all the amazing things engineers do every day to make the world a better place: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and to promote technological literacy and engineering education; (2) recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and essential to improving the United States educational system and economic prosperity; and (3) ensures that technological solutions designed by the engineering community can be advanced through research, development, standardization, and innovation.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 81 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2013 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Matsui , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Hahn , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Welch , Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Watt , and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of National Digital Literacy Day.
Whereas Congress has long recognized the need to close the digital divide for Americans of all ages; Whereas the Telecommunications Act of 1996 spurred a significant increase in broadband access in the United States, with only 15 percent of Americans having broadband access deployed to their homes before enactment and 98 percent of Americans having access to either fixed or mobile broadband today; Whereas this dedication to closing the digital divide has continued through the evolution of programs such as the universal service Schools and Libraries Program (commonly known as E-rate ), which has provided funding of more than $30 billion over the past 13 years and helped ensure that almost every school and library across the United States has Internet access; Whereas this dedication was further demonstrated through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which called for the creation of the National Broadband Plan; Whereas the National Broadband Plan set a goal of having a 90-percent broadband adoption rate by 2020; Whereas these and other programs have strived to create a more productive, creative, and efficient Nation, where affordable broadband Internet is available everywhere and everyone has the means and skills to use valuable broadband applications; Whereas the United States has taken enormous strides during the last two decades in moving from analog to digital communications technologies and from limited access to near-universal access to mobile broadband, but more work remains to be done; Whereas it is estimated that 100 million Americans have not adopted broadband Internet in the home and one in five adults have no digital literacy skills; Whereas having no digital literacy skills means that a person does not possess the knowledge of how to operate a computer or use the Internet; Whereas Americans who do not use the Internet are missing out on opportunities to further their education, to access innovative health care services, and to find and qualify for a job; Whereas more than 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies now require online job applications; Whereas the impact is particularly great in urban, low-income, minority, and rural areas, and less than one-third of the poorest Americans have adopted broadband; Whereas there is growing evidence of a skills mismatch , which leaves unfilled many jobs that require basic digital skills, such as knowing how to use a computer, perform an electronic search, and upload or process a transaction; Whereas without increased training in these skills, this problem is likely to worsen in the future, with nearly 80 percent of jobs in the next decade projected to require digital skills; Whereas the digital divide keeps teachers from assigning Internet-based homework if a significant percentage of their students do not have broadband access at home, and teaching to the lowest digital denominator does not work for our children or our country; Whereas digital literacy is essential for education and preparing our children for the economy of the future, but when roughly one-third of American children do not use the Internet at home, all children are impacted; Whereas National Digital Literacy Day is a purely volunteer event during which Americans can focus on increasing awareness of what the Internet has to offer by helping others overcome their concerns and fears about getting online through emphasizing how the Internet is personally relevant to their lives; Whereas leaders in the public and private sectors have worked together and should continue to collaborate and partner to bring the benefits of the Internet to Americans of all ages; and Whereas March 21 would be an appropriate day to designate as National Digital Literacy Day: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Digital Literacy Day; and (2) reaffirms the continued need to promote digital literacy, broadband access, and broadband adoption in the United States.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 82 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 26, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing certain 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. Fincher, to rank immediately after Mr. Denham. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Harris. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Price of Georgia, to rank immediately after Mr. Cole; Mrs. Black, to rank immediately after Mr. Lankford; and Mr. Duffy. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Renacci.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV House Calendar No. 5 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 83 [Report No. 113–10] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2013 Mr. Nugent , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 47) To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 47) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. 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. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; (2) an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–2, if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to commit with or without instructions.
February 26, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 84 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2013 Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week.
Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will serve as an opportunity for all Americans to pause with reverence to honor all the men and women who have worn the Nation’s uniform and sacrificed on behalf of the Nation; Whereas all the members of the Armed Forces of the United States represent the best that the United States has to offer and safeguard the highest ideals of liberty and freedom; Whereas it is imperative that the Nation honors its commitment to veterans by providing services that are vital to their livelihood, increasing community awareness about the challenges that veterans face every day, and encouraging community members to share their time with veterans to learn about their extraordinary sacrifices to the Nation; Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will not only honor the sacrifices of veterans but the sacrifices of their family members as well; Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will shed light on the importance of providing adequate job training and education services, so veterans are able to transition into civilian life and acquire well-paying jobs upon their return from service; and Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will provide community members with an opportunity to become engaged in support networks that provide vital assistance to veterans and their families: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week and its efforts to pay tribute to veterans, the sacrifices they have endured to keep the Nation safe from those who wish to do it harm, and their steadfast loyalty to upholding the Nation’s highest values of liberty and freedom; (2) encourages citizens who live near a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital or similar support network to volunteer their time, visit, and thank the veterans of their community for their service; and (3) pledges to continue to support veterans-related services that provide quality, affordable health care to veterans in need, and to take action to ensure that the Nation’s veterans are provided with the best care a grateful Nation can provide.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 85 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2013 Mr. Rangel (for himself, Mr. Serrano , Mr. Pierluisi , Mr. Moran , Mr. Crowley , and Mr. Cicilline ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of acknowledging the contributions of Dominican-Americans to the United States.
Whereas since the initial wave of Dominican migration in the 1960s to the most recent arrivals of today, Dominicans have worked hard to contribute to the national identity of the United States, educating people on their culture and traditions and enriching the quality of our shared futures; Whereas Dominican-Americans living on our shores have been motivated by the value of hard work and the bonds of family, the same pillars of our society that has built this great Nation for over 230 years; Whereas contributions from Dominican-Americans can be found in every facet of United States life, from the many baseball stars in our national pastime, to fashion legend Oscar de la Renta, to the thousands of professionals that do battle as soldiers, doctors, lawyers, journalists, educators, and many other public servants; Whereas many of our hemisphere's first institutions were established on the shores of the Dominican Republic, including the first cathedral and the oldest university; Whereas Dominicans are freedom loving people who first began their campaign for their independence in 1831 under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte, who formed a secret society named The Trinity that led to a decisive uprising, which resulted in independence for the Dominican Republic; Whereas after the long and hard fought campaign for freedom, a ceremonial musket shot fired on February 27, 1844, marked the Dominican Republic's first official Independence Day; Whereas it is appropriate that the United States reserve the period between January 21 to February 27 to celebrate and honor Dominican heritage; Whereas it would be befitting to celebrate Dominican heritage beginning on January 21, The Day of the Procession of Altagracia, The Dominican Republic's most important religious celebration; Whereas it would also be befitting to end the period of Dominican heritage on February 27, the Dominican Republic's Independence Day; Whereas during the period between January 21 to February 27 of each year, the Dominican people also celebrate Carnival, the biggest, most colorful event in the Dominican Republic where participants dress in colorful masks and costumes, crack whips, and dance in the street as a symbol of the end of slavery and Spanish rule; Whereas it would give us the opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the economic, cultural, and social contributions Dominican-Americans have made to the United States; and Whereas it would also give us an opportunity to consider the many Dominican achievements, on the island and in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of acknowledging the contributions of Dominican-Americans to the United States; (2) supports the establishment of a national month of recognition for Dominican-Americans to honor the Dominican people and their contributions; and (3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe a national month of recognition for Dominican-Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 86 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Rohrabacher (for himself, Mr. Sherman , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Poe of Texas , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Gohmert , Mrs. Bachmann , Mrs. Lummis , and Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.
Whereas Dr. Shakil Afridi is a hero to whom the people of the United States owe a debt of gratitude for his help in finding the hiding place of Osama bin Laden; Whereas Dr. Afridi, a Pakistani physician, demonstrated the universally respected attributes of courage, dignity, and honor in aiding the United States in bringing to an end the reign of the terrorist leader Osama bin Laden who masterminded the September 11, 2001, attacks which murdered 3,000 United States citizens; and Whereas Dr. Afridi is currently imprisoned by the Government of Pakistan, a deplorable situation which constitutes a hostile act by Pakistan against the United States and belies the notion that Pakistan is an ally in the war against terrorism: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 87 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Griffin of Arkansas (for himself, Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Ross , Mr. Burgess , Mr. LoBiondo , and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F–16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and other defense articles and defense services to the Government of Egypt.
Whereas the shipment of F–16 fighter aircraft to Egypt is scheduled for completed delivery by the end of 2013; Whereas the agreement to provide these military aircraft to Egypt originated in 2009 when the proposal was brought to Congress for purchase and delivery of these aircraft through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Program; Whereas these aircraft were intended for receipt by the Government of Egypt under the leadership of President Hosni Mubarak; Whereas in the 3 years it has taken for the procurement of these aircraft, Egypt has undergone significant changes in their government, including a revolution and the installment of a new leader, Mohamed Morsi, a former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood; Whereas recent and previous statements by President Morsi indicate a clear hostility towards non-Muslims in Egypt as well as towards the United States and its allies—particularly Israel; Whereas the instability of the region is also evident from the continued anti-government protests that have resulted in at least 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries; Whereas President Morsi granted emergency powers to the Egyptian military to arrest Egyptian civilians and serve as a police force in the country; Whereas Congress recognizes and understands the important and delicate nature of the relationship the United States maintains with Egypt, but, given the facts, we believe that United States military support of this newly established government must become conditional; Whereas referring to Egypt in September 2012, President Obama stated: I don’t think that we would consider them an ally. ; and Whereas the Obama Administration has deemed inadequate President Morsi’s apology for his anti-Semitic comments: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F–16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and other defense articles and defense services listed in Category VI, VII, or VIII of the United States Munitions List to the Government of Egypt until the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Egypt— (1) is politically stable as evidenced by a lack of civil unrest and the termination of use of military force against Egyptian citizens; (2) is a full partner in its alliance with the United States; and (3) demonstrates respect for Israel and its people.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 88 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. McClintock , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Clay , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Higgins , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Faleomavaega , and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.
That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Limitation on foreign assistance for more than one country 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country. .
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 89 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Mr. Clay , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Faleomavaega , Mr. Higgins , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Rohrabacher , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Sherman , and Mr. Westmoreland ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the attack on Iranian dissidents living at Camp Hurriya, and for other purposes.
Whereas on February 9, 2013, dozens of rockets were fired on Camp Hurriya (formerly known as Camp Liberty) in Iraq where approximately 3,100 members of the Iranian opposition movement, the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), have been residing since being relocated from Camp Ashraf in February 2012; Whereas 7 unarmed residents were killed and approximately 100 more wounded, some suffering severe and debilitating injuries; Whereas The New York Times reported that Hezbollah Brigades, an Iranian-affiliated group, claimed responsibility for the attack and warned that others would follow ; Whereas in an interview with the Associated Press on February 26, 2013, one of the leaders of the Hezbollah Brigades, Wathiq al-Batat, claimed his group receives weapons and other support from Iran and promised more attacks to come, saying We will strike them again until they leave ; Whereas the United States Department of State condemned in the strongest terms the vicious and senseless terrorist attack on Camp Hurriya and demanded that, the terrorists responsible for this attack must be brought to justice ; Whereas the United Nations Secretary-General strongly condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice; Whereas the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees described the attack as a despicable act of violence ; Whereas Amnesty International called the attack a despicable crime , and urged authorities in Iraq to ensure not only that those responsible for this attack are brought to justice but that those living in the camp are protected ; Whereas on December 25, 2011, then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Iraq and the United Nations which outlined, steps necessary to achieve a peaceful and viable solution for the residents of Ashraf, including their temporary relocation [from Camp Ashraf] to Camp Hurriya ; Whereas on February 18, 2012, the United States Department of State commended the MEK members for their cooperation and assistance in implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and pledged that, In addition to around-the-clock U.N. human rights monitoring, the U.S. will visit the temporary transit facility at [Hurriya] regularly and frequently ; Whereas since the relocation to Camp Hurriya, only 6 residents have been resettled through the United Nations process, despite the completion of over 1,800 interviews; Whereas Camp Hurriya asylum-seekers live in exposed trailers without the ability to protect themselves from future attacks; and Whereas the attack and the stated threat of future assaults lay bare the fact that these Iranian dissidents will neither be safe nor secure at Camp Hurriya which was designated as a temporary place: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the attack against the residents of Camp Hurriya; (2) calls on the President to work with the Government of Iraq to ensure that the December 25, 2011, Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United Nations and the Government of Iraq on the temporary relocation and eventual resettlement of the residents of Camp Ashraf is fully implemented, and that humanitarian protections for the residents of Camp Hurriya are upheld; (3) urges the Government of Iraq to allow the residents’ families and lawyers as well as international observers, including parliamentarians, Members of Congress, and the media to visit Camp Hurriya and assess the situation on the ground; and (4) urges the President to work with the Government of Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to return the residents of Camp Hurriya to Camp Ashraf where they will have more protection from any future terrorist attacks.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 90 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. McGovern (for himself, Ms. Fudge , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. George Miller of California , and Mr. Deutch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
Whereas hunger is a serious threat to individual dignity, productivity, learning, economic prosperity, health, and development; Whereas food insecurity means that people face an ongoing struggle against hunger; Whereas 50.1 million people lived in food insecure households in 2011; Whereas the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), established in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is the nation’s first line of defense against hunger and food insecurity; Whereas SNAP served more than 47.5 million individuals in October 2012; Whereas half of all new SNAP participants receive benefits for 10 months or less and 74 percent of such participants left the program entirely within 2 years; Whereas the average SNAP household has income slightly less than 59 percent of the applicable poverty level, and 83 percent of all benefits go to households with a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual; Whereas the SNAP benefits average less than $1.50 per individual per meal; Whereas 83 percent of families on SNAP make less than $24,000 a year for a family of 4; Whereas the average SNAP benefit per household is approximately $267 per month; Whereas SNAP participation rises when the economy is weak; Whereas millions of Americans need to turn to SNAP as a way to feed themselves and their families; Whereas SNAP would have lifted 3.9 million Americans, including 1.7 million children, out of poverty in 2011 if its benefits were included in the official measures of income and poverty; Whereas SNAP is an efficient public-private partnership that runs on the regular channels of commerce—regular retail food stores and electronic benefit transfer (EBT) systems; Whereas SNAP achieved the highest level of overall payment accuracy in the history of the program at 96.2 percent; Whereas the national overpayment error rate, defined as the percentage of SNAP benefit dollars issued in excess of the amounts for which households are eligible, fell to 2.99 percent; Whereas the national underpayment error rate, defined as the percentage of SNAP benefit dollars issued that are lower than the amounts for which households are eligible, was less than 1.0 percent; Whereas every dollar in new SNAP benefits generates up to $1.79 in economic activity; Whereas each $1 billion increase in SNAP benefits is estimated to create or maintain 18,000 full-time equivalent jobs, including 3,000 farm jobs; Whereas in the 112th Congress, the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives reported H.R. 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM), which proposed to reauthorize SNAP; Whereas the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that H.R. 6083 as reported would cut SNAP by $16.5 billion over 10 years; Whereas H.R. 6083 would cut SNAP provisions for the categorical eligibility (Cat El) option, for the standard utility allowance (SUA)-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) connection ( heat and eat ), and for the State performance fund ( performance bonuses ); Whereas Cat El, heat and eat, and performance bonuses help States provide SNAP benefits to needy people through streamlined procedures that cut down on red tape and minimize State administrative expenses; and Whereas congregations, food banks, and other charities are struggling to meet existing elevated need and would be unable to meet the significant increase in need that would be caused by cuts in SNAP of the kinds provided in H.R. 6083 as reported in the 112th Congress by the Committee on Agriculture: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in this Congress the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 91 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Carson of Indiana (for himself, Mr. Burgess , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Cassidy , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Holt , Mr. Lance , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Levin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Speier , and Ms. Wasserman Schultz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day.
Whereas rare diseases and disorders are those which affect small patient populations, typically populations smaller than 200,000 people in the United States; Whereas nearly 7,000 rare diseases affect 30,000,000 people in the United States and their families; Whereas children with rare genetic diseases account for more than half of the population affected by rare diseases in the United States; Whereas many rare diseases are serious, life-threatening, and lack an effective treatment; Whereas rare diseases and conditions include epidermolysis bullosa, progeria, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, many childhood cancers, and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva; Whereas people with rare diseases experience challenges that include difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, limited treatment options, and difficulty finding physicians or treatment centers with expertise in their disease; Whereas great strides have been made in research and treatment for rare diseases as a result of the Orphan Drug Act; Whereas 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and therefore a time to reflect upon its successes to date and challenges to be addressed in the future; Whereas both the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health have established special offices to advocate for rare disease research and treatments; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders, an organization established in 1983 to provide services to, and advocate on behalf of, patients with rare diseases, was a primary force behind the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act and remains a critical public voice for people with rare diseases; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders sponsors Rare Disease Day in the United States to increase public awareness of rare diseases; Whereas Rare Disease Day has become a global event occurring annually on the last day of February and observed in more than 60 countries in 2012; Whereas Rare Disease Day was observed in the United States for the first time on February 28, 2009; Whereas February 28, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as Rare Disease Day; and Whereas Rare Disease Day is anticipated to be observed globally in years to come, providing hope and information for rare disease patients around the world: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rare Disease Day; (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders; and (3) supports a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 92 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.
Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and programs such as Early Reading First, Improving Literacy through School Libraries, and Striving Readers; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 1 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 93 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Lewis (for himself and Ms. Moore ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2013 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month .
Whereas while dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking affect women regardless of age, teens and young women are especially vulnerable; Whereas according to a National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of victimization starts early in life as most rape and intimate partner violence is first experienced before age 24; Whereas in 2008, the National Council on Crime and Delinquency reported that approximately 1 in 3 adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a rate that far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting youth; Whereas according to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) of the CDC, nearly 10 percent of high school students have been hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year; Whereas a 2012 study as part of an independent evaluation of Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships, an initiative aimed at building healthy relationships among middle school youth, finds teen dating violence behaviors common even among 7th-grade students with nearly one in six reporting physical dating violence; Whereas according to data from the YRBSS, almost 20 percent of teen girls who were exposed to physical dating violence did not attend school on 1 or more occasions during the past 30 days due to feeling unsafe at school or on the way to or from school; Whereas schools are unequipped to handle the issue, as a recent study by Ball State University found that 81 percent of school counselors reported that they did not have a school protocol on how to respond to an incident of teen dating violence but 61 percent reported that they had assisted victims of dating-related violence in the past 2 years, despite a lack of formal training for some of the counselors; Whereas a study published in Pediatrics suggests that teen dating violence is a substantial public health problem as victims of teen dating violence are at increased risk of mood and behavior problems as young adults, and at increased risk for future violent relationships; Whereas girls victimized by a teen boyfriend reported more heavy drinking, smoking, depression, and thoughts of suicide, and teens of both sexes who were in aggressive relationships were 2 to 3 times more likely to be in violent relationships as young adults; Whereas being physically and sexually abused leaves teen girls up to 6 times more likely to become pregnant and more than twice as likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease; Whereas more than 3 times as many tweens (20 percent) as parents of tweens (6 percent) admit that parents know little or nothing about the dating relationships of tweens; Whereas according to the 2009 Parent/Teen Dating Violence Poll by Liz Claiborne Inc., although 82 percent of parents are confident that they could recognize the signs if their child was experiencing dating abuse, 58 percent of parents could not correctly identify all of the warning signs of abuse; Whereas 74 percent of teenage boys and 66 percent of teenage girls say that they have not had a conversation with a parent about dating abuse in the past year; Whereas 1 in 4 teens in a relationship say that they have been called names, harassed, or put down by their partner through telephones and texting; Whereas according to the 2010 College Dating Violence and Abuse Poll by Liz Claiborne Inc., 43 percent of college women who date report experiencing abusive dating behaviors; Whereas 70 percent of college students who were in an abusive relationship failed to realize that they were in an abusive relationship, and 60 percent of such students said that no one stepped in to help them when they were in an abusive relationship; Whereas the severity of violence among intimate partners has been shown to be greater in cases where the pattern of violence was established in adolescence; Whereas primary prevention programs are a key part of addressing teen dating violence, and many successful examples of such programs include education, community outreach, and social marketing campaigns that are culturally appropriate; Whereas educating middle school students and their parents about the importance of building healthy relationships and preventing teen dating violence is key to deterring abuse before it begins; Whereas skilled assessment and intervention programs are necessary for youth victims and abusers; and Whereas the establishment of the month of February 2013 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, and families regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or sex: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month ; (2) supports communities in empowering teens to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, State and local officials, and interested groups to observe National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with appropriate programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence in their communities.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 94 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Ms. Schakowsky submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding women’s health and economic security.
Whereas improving the health and well-being of women is a stated goal of Healthy People 2020, the comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda launched by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; Whereas older women and women with disabilities rely on Medicare and low-income women rely on Medicaid for affordable, quality health care; Whereas access to comprehensive reproductive health care is critical to improving the health and well-being of women; Whereas uninsured women are 3 times less likely to have had a Pap test in the last 3 years, with a 60 percent greater risk of late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis; Whereas 50 percent of uninsured women do not have a regular doctor compared to 11 percent of insured women; Whereas significant racial and ethnic disparities exist in women’s health, particularly in maternal mortality, infant mortality, and incidence of premature or low birth weight births; Whereas lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) women have unique health care needs and confront a unique set of disparities in the current health care system; Whereas pregnant women are often excluded from research studies violating the ethical principle of justice; Whereas federally funded research is a critical component to understanding health conditions in women across the life span, and has led to many scientific breakthroughs that have been become clinical standards of care; Whereas about half of pregnancies are unintended, though preventing unintended pregnancies benefits child health, maternal health, and the health and well-being of families and society as a whole; Whereas there are continued efforts to defund or eliminate family planning programs, even though they are proven to reduce unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortions; Whereas the Medicaid program covers 71 percent of publicly funded family planning services and over 40 percent of all United States births and the Title X Family Planning program serves over 5,000,000 low-income men and women a year who often do not have insurance or qualify for Medicaid; Whereas there have been numerous attempts, both legal and legislative, to allow insurance companies and employers with personal religious or moral objections to deny women the Affordable Care Act preventive services benefit requiring coverage for all FDA approved contraceptive methods, despite the fact that such services are based on a foundation of scientific, medical evidence supporting the effectiveness of preventive services; Whereas over-the-counter emergency contraception is not available to all women, even though the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend increased access to emergency contraception, without an age restriction, as a back-up birth control option, as research shows it prevents unintended pregnancies and reduces the need for abortion; Whereas a lack of adequate prenatal care increases the risks of having low birth-weight or preterm babies, neonatal mortality, infant mortality, and maternal mortality; Whereas preterm births alone costs the United States health care system $26,000,000,000 annually; Whereas many women lack access to comprehensive, affordable insurance coverage, even though all women should have this for all pregnancy-related care, including prenatal care, miscarriage management, family planning services, abortion, labor and delivery services, and postnatal care; Whereas in 2012, State legislatures passed 43 laws in 19 States to restrict access to abortion, the second-highest number of such measures passed in a single year; Whereas efforts have been made to ban Graduate Medical Education funding from going towards abortion training, even though the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards stipulate that programs in obstetrics and gynecology must have an established curriculum for family planning and managing complications of abortions, and must provide the opportunity for direct procedural training in abortions for those residents who desire it; Whereas legislators have attempted to inappropriately interfere with the patient-physician relationship, often to satisfy political agendas without regard to established, evidence-based guidelines for care; Whereas this type of interference can inhibit open and honest communication between patients and providers and also jeopardize patient safety; Whereas exposure to environmental toxicants has the potential to impact the health of women, and the health of future generations; Whereas intimate partner violence affects 1,500,000 women each year and 324,000 pregnant women each year; the direct effects can include miscarriage and fetal injury or death, and the indirect effects can include delayed prenatal care, smoking, and drug and alcohol abuse; Whereas there is a known link between intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion, which occurs whenever a partner tries to stop a woman from making her own decisions about pregnancy, such as interfering with contraception use, forcing sex, or pressuring her to continue or end a pregnancy; Whereas a woman must be supported not only in the decision to carry a pregnancy to term, but be empowered to navigate the complexities of parenthood including the role as primary, and in some cases the sole breadwinner, active caregiver, employee trying to fulfill their job responsibilities, and primary health care decision maker within the family; Whereas 80 percent of all caregivers are women, and approximately half of those women provide care and support for both children under the age of 18 and an older relative, and make health care decisions for at least one other person in the household besides themselves; Whereas women are now the sole breadwinners or co-breadwinners in the majority of United States households; Whereas the lack of pay equity forces women to choose between necessities for their family, like food, shelter, and clothing, and critical health care needs for family members in the home; Whereas 43 percent of working women lack the workplace flexibility or have family friendly workplace policies that ensure that they can provide for their family during medical emergencies, effectively use the preventative health care services available to them and their dependents, and stay in the workforce as long as necessary to provide financial stability for their family; Whereas less than half of working women have access to any paid parental leave, while paid leave after the birth of a child leads to better health outcomes, higher rates of breastfeeding and for longer duration, and better maternal employment outcomes and higher wages; Whereas more than 40 percent of working women do not have a single earned sick day to care for themselves or their family; Whereas the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prevents discrimination of pregnant women in the workplace, yet many women still face pregnancy discrimination, such as being denied requests for reasonable workplace accommodations to continue working while pregnant; and Whereas women rely on Social Security for a larger share of their retirement income including 23 percent of older women who rely on Social Security for 100 percent of their income: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives supports efforts to— (1) make improving women’s health a priority in the 113th Congress; (2) ensure that all women have access to the best available, scientifically based health care; (3) ensure that women have access to safe childbearing, with resources available to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality; (4) ensure that women have the autonomy to decide whether to have children, the number and spacing of their children, and to have medically accurate information, education, and access to health services to make these decisions; (5) ensure that women have access to affordable insurance coverage for all of their pregnancy-related health care needs, including contraception and abortion, as well as for their general health care needs including coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act; (6) work to end gender discrimination and improve the health of women by implementing the Affordable Care Act; (7) ensure that women have autonomous decisionmaking, informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality regarding their health care; (8) work to end health disparities for women, including with regard to ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation; (9) ensure that women are able to participate equally in ethically conducted clinical research; (10) work to end gender-based violence, which disproportionately affects women, including transgender women; (11) ensure parents have and can use earned sick days to care for one’s self or one’s family, have paid leave to prepare for and recover from pregnancy and childbirth and to care for their children or a loved one, and may receive a social security credit if they are forced to leave the workforce to care for a child or a loved one; (12) eliminate discrimination and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (13) ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work; and (14) ensure that older women have the resources needed to guarantee their financial and economic security as they age.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 95 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2013 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Burgess , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Whereas multiple sclerosis can impact men and women of all ages, races, and ethnicities; Whereas approximately 2,100,000 people worldwide have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; Whereas multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, however it is estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 children and adolescents are living with multiple sclerosis; Whereas multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable neurological disease that interrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body; Whereas symptoms of multiple sclerosis range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis and the progress, severity and specific symptoms of multiple sclerosis in any one person cannot yet be predicted; Whereas there is no laboratory test available that definitely defines a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis; Whereas multiple sclerosis is not directly inherited, but studies show there are genetic factors that indicate certain individuals are susceptible to the disease; Whereas the exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown and there is no cure; Whereas in rare cases multiple sclerosis is so progressive it is fatal, but most people with multiple sclerosis have a normal or near-normal life expectancy; Whereas severe multiple sclerosis can shorten life; Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, an affiliation of multiple sclerosis organizations dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for all those affected by multiple sclerosis, recognizes and supports Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week during March of every calendar year; Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition’s mission is to increase opportunities for cooperation and provide greater opportunity to leverage the effective use of resources for the benefit of the multiple sclerosis community; Whereas the goals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week are to invite people to join the movement to end multiple sclerosis, encourage everyone to do something to demonstrate their commitment to moving toward a world free of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have dedicated their time and talent to help promote multiple sclerosis research and programs; and Whereas this year Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is recognized during the week of March 11, 2013, through March 17, 2013: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation in support of the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; (3) encourages States, territories, possessions of the United States, and localities to support the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week by issuing proclamations designating Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; (4) encourages media organizations to participate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and help educate the public about multiple sclerosis; (5) commends the efforts of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States who support the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; (6) recognizes and reaffirms the Nation's commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about people that are affected with multiple sclerosis and by promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment; and (7) recognizes all people in the United States living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude to their family members and friends who are a source of love and encouragement to them, and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function and end multiple sclerosis forever.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 96 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2013 Ms. Moore submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of March 3 through 9, 2013, as School Social Work Week .
Whereas the importance of school social work through the inclusion of school social work programs has been recognized in the current authorizations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); Whereas school social workers serve as vital members of a school’s educational team, playing a central role in creating a positive school climate and vital partnerships between the home, school, and community to ensure student academic success; Whereas school social workers are especially skilled in providing services to students who face serious challenges to school success, including poverty, disability, discrimination, abuse, addiction, bullying, divorce of parents, loss of a loved one, and other barriers to learning; Whereas there is a growing need for local educational agencies to offer the mental health services that school social workers provide when working with families, teachers, principals, community agencies, and other entities to address students’ emotional, physical, and environmental needs so that students may achieve behavioral and academic success; Whereas to achieve the goal of helping all children reach their optimal levels of potential and achievement schools must work to remove the emotional, behavioral, and academic barriers that interfere with student success in school; Whereas fewer than 1 in 5 of the children in need of mental health services actually receive these services, and research indicates that school mental health programs improve educational outcomes by decreasing absences, decreasing discipline referrals, and improving academic achievement; Whereas school mental health programs are critical to early identification of mental health problems and in the provision of appropriate services when needed; and Whereas the celebration of School Social Work Week during the week of March 3 through 9, 2013, highlights the vital role school social workers play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of School Social Work Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school social workers to the successes of students in schools across the Nation; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe School Social Work Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role of school social workers, in schools and in the community as a whole, in helping students prepare for their futures as productive citizens.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 97 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Mr. Duffy (for himself and Mr. Michaud ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based information, products and services, and public notices while providing, where appropriate, the ability for all citizens to opt-in to electronic delivery if they so choose.
Whereas the Federal Government has a duty to provide important information about government programs and services in a manner that is accessible to all citizens; Whereas paper-based information enhances transparency while improving access and citizen participation; Whereas more than one-third of the United States population lacks broadband access at home; Whereas according to the Pew Internet Project, 47 percent of people in the United States age 65 and older do not use Internet or E-mail; Whereas according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 8.2 percent of United States households accounting for 17,000,000 adults are unbanked and a further 20.1 percent of households with 51,000,000 adults are underbanked; Whereas recent surveys by major polling organizations have confirmed that the majority of people in the United States would like to continue receiving paper-based information, products, and services; Whereas the United States Treasury has ended the sale of paper savings bonds, which can now only be bought online in electronic format, despite the fact that paper bonds comprised $1,400,000,000 of the $1,900,000,000 in savings bonds sold during fiscal year 2012; Whereas the Social Security Administration has eliminated the paper version of the Annual Earnings Statement, an important financial planning tool, and the only one many low-income United States citizens will ever receive; Whereas the Social Security Administration has announced plans to move virtually all seniors currently receiving Social Security benefit checks through the mail into a direct deposit or debit card method of delivery; Whereas elderly citizens may be unfamiliar or uneasy with electronic commerce and are particularly susceptible to identity theft and other fraudulent schemes; Whereas the Social Security Administration receives an average of 50 reports of direct deposit-related fraud each day related to schemes perpetrated on elderly and disabled beneficiaries; Whereas the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made the decision to discontinue mailing tax forms to taxpayers still filing by mail in 2010, forcing consumers without Internet access to source these important documents from public libraries or post offices, where availability of tax forms is often inconsistent; Whereas 20,000,000 returns were submitted on paper in 2010; Whereas the IRS has also begun issuing tax refunds in the form of prepaid debit cards, which has contributed to a proliferation of violent criminal activity, fraud, and has resulted in a loss to the United States Treasury of $5,200,000,000 in fraudulent refunds in 2010 alone; and Whereas the Veterans’ Administration has invested $491,000,000 in a paperless claims system, yet claims taking more than 125 days to process have increased by a factor of three since its introduction: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based information, products and services, and public notices while providing, where appropriate, the ability for all citizens to opt-in to electronic delivery if they so choose; and (2) decisions by Federal Government agencies regarding the elimination of paper-based information, products, or services should be subject to oversight by Congress.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 98 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Broun of Georgia , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Lance , Mr. Long , Mr. Mica , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Palazzo , and Mr. Westmoreland ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for Israel and its right to self-defense against the illegal nuclear program by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Whereas all countries have the inviolate right to self-defense and self-preservation as a moral imperative, recognized in customary international law and Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1368, both of which hold the right to self-defense to be the inherent right of sovereign states, including the right to take all necessary steps , to combat terrorism and other forms of unconventional warfare; Whereas under customary international law, as well as Article 2, paragraph 4 of the United Nations Charter, all members of the United Nations “shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state”, and the purpose of the United Nations is to take collective measures for the preservation of international peace; Whereas the actions of the Islamic Republic of Iran threaten many actors in the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and many others, leading to the serious threat of massive nuclear proliferation in the region, in violation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; Whereas Iran is a rogue regime that has threatened to Wipe (Israel) off the map , in violation of Article 2, paragraph 4 of the United Nations Charter; Whereas Iran seeks to unlawfully obtain or create weapons of mass destruction in violation of its agreement with the United Nations Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; Whereas the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a report exposing Iran’s nuclear intentions and in November 2011 concluded that “contrary to the relevant resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council, Iran has not suspended its [nuclear] enrichment related activities” and continues to proceed with a nuclear weapons proliferation program, and the IAEA Board of Governors have issued 10 resolutions condemning Iran’s nuclear program; Whereas Iran has ignored and has been indifferent to the terms of the resolutions pertaining to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and United States and international sanctions have not accomplished enough to deter its progress; Whereas Iran has actively engaged in ongoing armed hostilities against Israel for decades by supporting terrorism against Israel through military proxies, including the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah, each of which have attacked Israeli civilians as well as military personnel, and by attacking Israeli embassies and diplomatic personnel in Argentina, Georgia, India, and Thailand; Whereas the mere act of aggressively seeking the illicit acquisition of weapons of mass destruction creates an existential threat to Israel, particularly in light of Iran’s illegal threats and armed hostilities against Israel, as well as a grave threat to peace and stability of the region in violation of Article 1, paragraph 1 of the United Nations Charter; Whereas existential threats against Israel have been planned, expressed, or executed since the founding of the State of Israel in 1948 and have continued relentlessly thus causing Israel to defend itself vigilantly; Whereas in the Six-Day War, Israel was forced to engage in successful military action against Egypt under similar circumstances on June 5, 1967; Whereas the United States Department of State concluded that the Six-Day War is the most cited example of the right to take such actions for self-defense in response to a grave and obvious threat; Whereas Israel took similar action in the 1981 attack on Iraq’s nuclear facility at Osirak, which averted an unquestionably hostile and violent regime from acquiring nuclear weapons, and also in 2007 when Israel attacked Syria’s Al-Kibar nuclear facility, an ally of Iran who has been engaged in the murder of Israeli citizens and military personnel, with the aid of Iran; Whereas the United States supports the original mission of the United Nations Charter to maintain international peace and security; Whereas the United States has recognized, since 2002 through the National Security Strategy, that the United States “must adapt the concept of imminent threat to the capabilities and objectives of today’s adversaries”; Whereas in 1979 and 1980, Iran has been involved in the kidnapping of United States citizens and diplomatic personnel, in direct violation of international law, and assisting terrorists in kidnapping United States citizens in Lebanon throughout the 1980s; Whereas Iran has been involved in the systematic murder of United States soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan for years, continuing today, through support of terrorist organizations allied with Iran, including giving armor-piercing technology to terrorists; and Whereas the United States has continuously supported its ally Israel, and supported Israel’s right to defend itself, and has taken similar actions itself as necessary self-defense measures as far back as the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives fully supports Israel’s lawful exercise of self-defense, including actions to halt Iranian aggression such as a strike against Iran’s illegal nuclear program.
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IV House Calendar No. 6 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 99 [Report No. 113–12] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Mr. Cole of Oklahoma , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 933) making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.
That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 933) making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, 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; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
March 5, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 100 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Mr. Grijalva submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.
Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of March 2013 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators that are knowledgeable and prepared in order to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, life-long influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be life-long learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2013 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 101 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in 2015 to honor Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol, and to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his completion of The Apotheosis of Washington in the eye of the dome of the Capitol, and for other purposes.
Whereas on July 1, 2008, President George W. Bush signed an Act of Congress authorizing the Congressional Gold Medal be posthumously awarded to Constantino Brumidi for his work in the Capitol over 25 years; Whereas the Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor of civilian achievement that the Congress bestows, and this makes Constantino Brumidi worthy of a commemorative stamp; Whereas it has been estimated that approximately 2,000,000 people saw Constantino Brumidi’s most famous work of art, The Apotheosis of Washington , in the Rotunda of the Capitol last year; Whereas on July 11, 2012, the Congressional Gold Medal was presented in the Capitol, in a ceremony attended by the House and Senate leadership and many Members of Congress; Whereas on July 26, 1805, Constantino Brumidi was born in Rome, Italy, of an Italian mother and a Greek father who inspired him with a love of liberty; Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s Greek ancestry stirred his passion for liberty and citizenship, and his Italian heritage provided the art styles of the Renaissance and the Baroque periods which influenced the artwork of the United States Capitol; Whereas Constantino Brumidi became a citizen of the United States as soon as he was able, embracing its history, values, and ideals; Whereas in 1865, at the end of the Civil War, Constantino Brumidi completed in just 11 months his masterpiece, The Apotheosis of Washington , in the eye of the Capitol dome; Whereas in 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first tribute to an African-American in the Capitol when he placed the figure of Crispus Attucks at the center of his fresco of the Boston Massacre; Whereas in 1878, Constantino Brumidi, at the age of 72 and in poor health, began work on the Rotunda frieze, which chronicles the history of America; Whereas on February 19, 1880, Constantino Brumidi died at the age of 74, four-and-a-half months after slipping and nearly falling from a scaffold while working on the Rotunda frieze; Whereas Constantino Brumidi, proud of his artistic accomplishments and devoted to his adopted country, said, My one ambition and my daily prayer is that I may live long enough to make beautiful the Capitol of the one country on earth in which there is liberty ; Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s life and work exemplify the lives of millions of immigrants who came to pursue the American dream; Whereas the United States Postal Service has yet to issue a stamp to honor the memory of Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol; and Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the memory of Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol, is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol; (2) the stamp should be issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Constantino Brumidi’s completion of The Apotheosis of Washington ; and (3) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be so issued.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 102 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2013 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.
Whereas thousands of civilian Federal employees have given their lives in the line of duty for their country, and their families now receive United States flags in their honor pursuant to bipartisan legislation; Whereas Federal employees have supported, defended, and been indispensable to the progress the United States has achieved through times of war and peace, recession and prosperity, and global instability and uncertainty; Whereas Federal employees have demonstrated outstanding productivity as indicated by the decline in the Federal workforce relative to the Nation's population, with 92 residents for every Federal worker in the 1950s and 1960s to 145 residents for every Federal worker in 2011; Whereas approximately 80 percent of Federal workers have attended college, compared with approximately 60 percent of private-sector workers; Whereas approximately 21 percent of Federal workers hold masters, professional, or doctorate degrees, compared with approximately 9 percent of private-sector workers; Whereas Federal employees undertake medical research that has resulted in vital discoveries and improved health due to improved vaccines, diagnoses, and cures, saving lives, and enabling people in the United States to live longer and healthier; Whereas Federal employees have achieved significant new scientific advances, from space exploration on Mars to biological discoveries in oceanic waters; Whereas Federal employees provide homeland security and protection for more than 8,000 miles of United States international land and water borders, while detecting and preventing illegal activities and contraband at the borders; Whereas Federal employees prevent the entry of terrorists and terrorist weapons into the United States and conduct investigations to prevent national security breaches and cyber crimes; Whereas Federal employees engage in research, development, and deployment of high-level technology and other resources to protect the United States; Whereas Federal employees ensure the safe operation of commercial and private aircraft, and provide security for, and protection of, air travelers, airports, and aircraft; Whereas Federal employees prosecute white-collar and financial crimes, public corruption, ethics violations, and fraud against taxpayer-supported government services; Whereas Federal employees prosecute violations of criminal laws, including felonies, narcotics charges, domestic violence, and child exploitation; Whereas Federal employees enforce Federal laws in the public interest and prosecute cases in Federal courts to protect civil rights and liberties; Whereas Federal employees provide law enforcement and police protection of national borders, domestic land, and territories, and Federal buildings, monuments, and parks; Whereas Federal employees perform scientific, technical, and legal work to protect copyrights, trademarks, and patents in furtherance of the United States progress in technology, biosciences, and international competition; Whereas Federal employees perform research and other scientific work related to environmental and life sciences management, conservation, and resource utilization; Whereas Federal employees inspect and oversee agricultural production and distribution throughout the United States; Whereas Federal employees provide medical and public health services for members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans in Veterans’ Administration hospitals, military hospitals, and community-based clinics throughout the United States; Whereas Federal employees are responsible for many invaluable social services, including Social Security, disability benefits, medical benefits, housing, employment, education, transportation, substance abuse, and adoption and foster care; Whereas the United States Postal Service is entirely self-supporting and while its employees do not receive Federal funding, it ensures that every corner of the United States is served and connected regardless of zip code, from rural letter carriers to inner-city package-delivery services; and Whereas Federal employees have been steadfast in accomplishing their indispensable missions, critical to the lives and well-being of the people of the United States, during the Great Recession and recovery, hiring freezes, pay freezes, and sequestration under which as many as 1,000,000 Federal employees face the possibility of furlough days: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Federal employees should be commended for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States; (2) Federal employees further should be commended for the benefits that they bring to the public welfare, to the progress of democracy, and to the United States as a whole; and (3) Federal employees’ salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 103 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2013 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Dent , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Doyle , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Marino , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rothfus , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Shuster , Mr. Perry , and Mr. Pitts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
Whereas the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (commonly referred to as THON ) is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, with 710 dancers, more than 15,000 volunteers, and more than 300 supporting organizations involved in the annual event; Whereas student volunteers at the Pennsylvania State University annually raise money and dance for 46 consecutive hours at the Bryce Jordan Center, bringing energy and excitement to the Pennsylvania State University campus for the mission of conquering pediatric cancer and promoting awareness of the disease to thousands of individuals; Whereas all THON activities support the mission of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, which provides financial and emotional support to pediatric cancer patients and their families and funds research on pediatric cancer; Whereas THON is the largest donor to the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital each year, having raised more than $100,000,000 since 1977, when the 2 organizations first partnered; Whereas, in 2013, THON set a new fundraising record of $12,374,034.46, surpassing the previous record of $10,686,924.83, set in 2012; Whereas THON— (1) has helped more than 2,000 families through the Four Diamonds Fund; (2) is helping to build a new Pediatric Cancer Pavilion at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital; and (3) has supported pediatric cancer research that has caused some pediatric cancer survival rates to increase to nearly 90 percent; and Whereas THON has inspired similar organizations and events across the United States, including at high schools and institutions of higher education, and continues to encourage students across the United States to volunteer and remain involved in great charitable causes in their communities: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (commonly referred to as THON ) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital; and (2) commends the Pennsylvania State University students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their hard work in organizing another record-breaking THON.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 104 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2013 Ms. Brownley of California (for herself and Mr. Cook ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life.
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families make great sacrifices on behalf of the United States, and, when their active duty service is successfully concluded, members deserve the opportunity to also make a successful transition to the civilian labor force; Whereas, when transitioning from active duty in the Armed Forces to civilian employment, members often face barriers that make it difficult to fully utilize the skills and training they gained during their military service; Whereas members and veterans are too often required to repeat education or training in order to receive industry certifications and State occupational licenses, even though their military training and experience often overlaps with the certification or licensing requirements; Whereas, when members are transferred from military assignment to military assignment, their spouses often face barriers to transferring their credentials and to securing employment in their new location; Whereas more than one million members will make the transition to civilian life in the coming years; Whereas the Department of Defense established the Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force in 2012; and Whereas the Joining Forces program, a national initiative to mobilize all sectors of society to give members of the Armed Forces and their families the opportunities and support they have earned, will make it easier for members and their families to transfer skills learned while the member was serving in the Armed Forces to civilian employment: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government and State governments should make the transition of a member of the Armed Forces and the member’s spouse from military to civilian life as seamless as possible by creating opportunities for the member and spouse to earn, while the member is in the Armed Forces, civilian occupational credentials and licenses, with an emphasis on well-paying industries and occupations that have a high demand for skilled workers, including: manufacturing, information technology, transportation and logistics, health care, and emergency medical services; (2) the Federal Government should assist State governments in translating military training and experience into credit towards professional licensure; and (3) State governments should streamline approaches for assessing the equivalency of military training and experience, and accelerate occupational licensing processes for members, veterans, and their spouses.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 6, 2013 Mr. George Miller of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Labor.
Whereas, for the past 100 years, the Department of Labor has fostered, promoted, and developed the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the Nation; Whereas the Department of Labor has continually sought to make the American workplace safer, healthier, and fairer for everyone; Whereas working families across the Nation and around the world have benefitted from the Department of Labor’s efforts to assure work-related benefits and rights, including the right to be paid fairly for every hour labored; Whereas the Department of Labor has historically championed many of the cherished characteristics of work life in the United States, including the 40-hour work week, weekends, overtime pay, the right to collectively bargain, unemployment insurance, and the prohibition of child labor; Whereas the Department of Labor has evolved to meet the changing needs of the workforce by partnering with employers, community organizations and institutions of higher learning to improve job training, provide lifelong learning opportunities, and advance efforts for profitable employment; Whereas, since the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the Department’s Wage and Hour Division has protected workers from exploitation and discrimination by enforcing the law’s Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements; Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics has served the Nation for nearly 130 years, predating the Department, by measuring and analyzing statistical data in order to provide policymakers, economists, investors, and the public with open, accurate information about the workforce and economy; Whereas, after decades of serious injury or loss of life as a result of unsafe working conditions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration have administered laws that have dramatically reduced injuries and illnesses and assure workers the right to safe and healthful workplaces; Whereas, after hosting the first meeting of the International Labor Organization in Washington, DC, in 1919, the Department of Labor has engaged with the international community to promote the values of fairness, justice, and respect for human dignity around the world, continuing its role as a vital partner in the Nation’s efforts to combat human trafficking and child labor through extensive research and reporting and technical cooperation projects; Whereas, since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which, in part, created the Job Corps, the Department has administered the education and vocational training program with a mission to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education; Whereas the Department’s Employee Benefit Security Administration provides critical protection for the pension, health, and other employee benefits promised to workers and their families, through its administration and enforcement of laws including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA); Whereas the Department of Labor continues to strive to achieve the aims of the Civil Rights era by protecting access to economic opportunity for all Americans and eradicating discrimination in the workplace; Whereas the Department of Labor has promoted and defended gender equality in the workplace, and since 1919, the Department’s Women’s Bureau has developed standards and polices to ensure fair treatment of women in the workplace; Whereas, in 1965, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs was established by President Johnson, with the aim of holding Federal contractors to a higher obligation for affirmative action by prohibiting such contractors and subcontractors from making employment decisions that discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin; Whereas, after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the Office of Disability Employment Policy has dramatically expanded the idea of inclusion in the American workforce by prohibiting discriminatory practices on the basis of a disability and promoting the concept of reasonable accommodation; Whereas, in 1916, the Federal Employees' Compensation Act created the Office of Workers Compensation Programs, which today provides wage replacement benefits, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and other benefits for disabled Federal Government workers, longshore workers, coal mine workers, energy workers, and overseas contractors, along with eligible dependents and survivors; Whereas, by administering laws like the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act of 1981, the Department stands up for some of the most vulnerable workers in the Nation, including farmworkers, low-wage workers, and migrant workers and ensures that legal protections are applied fairly and forcefully to all; Whereas, from World War II through the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Labor has played an evolving role in providing employment support services members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including training and certification programs administered today by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service; and Whereas the services provided by the Department of Labor will remain of critical importance to the well-being of all Americans and will continue to meet the needs of future workers: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Labor; and (2) congratulates and commends all those who have served as employees of the Department of Labor to improve the lives of working people.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2013 Mr. Bridenstine submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.
Whereas, on January 25, 2011, in Tahrir Square, Egyptian protestors found their voice when they successfully ended the 30-plus year rule of President Mubarak and began the work of creating a true democratic government, a government that supports and protects inalienable rights and freedoms, including the freedom of religion; Whereas the fervor and spirit of these revolutions have taken wing in other Arab nations such as Tunisia, Libya, and Syria; Whereas, reminiscent of the 1968 Prague Spring in the former Czechoslovakia, many have called this revolutionary period an Arab Spring , where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression; Whereas, in the midst of newly acquired freedoms, including those of speech, press, and assembly, it is extremely important that religious minorities in these countries be protected from violence and guaranteed the freedom to practice their religion and to express religious thought; Whereas Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that [e]veryone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance ; Whereas the freedom to worship by minority religious communities in Arab nations has come under repeated and deadly attack in recent months; Whereas, on November 1, 2010, the deadliest ever recorded attack on Iraqi Christians occurred at the Sayidat al-Nejat Catholic Cathedral located in central Baghdad, where militants stormed the church and detonated 2 suicide vests filled with ball bearings, killing 58 and wounding 78 parishioners; Whereas, on January 1, 2011, a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the Saint George and Bishop Peter Church in Cairo, killing 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians, a Christian minority group that accounts for 9 percent of Egypt's population of 80,000,000; Whereas the freedom to proselytize by minority religious communities in Arab nations has also come under repeated and deadly attack in recent months through so-called blasphemy laws that are punishable by death; Whereas, on January 4, 2011, Governor Salman Tasser, who courageously sought to release Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman and mother of 5 who was sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, was gunned down by his own security guard because of his support for reforming the blasphemy laws; Whereas, on March 2, 2011, Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s only Christian cabinet member and passionate supporter of interfaith tolerance and repeal of Pakistan’s blasphemy law, was assassinated by multiple gunmen, leaving his body and vehicle riddled with 80 bullets and anti-Christian pamphlets strewn over his body; and Whereas, on February 21, 2013, Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, and a vocal proponent of repealing Pakistan’s blasphemy law, was herself accused of blasphemy, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered police in the central Pakistani city of Multan to investigate: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes, in this spirit of Arab Spring revolution, that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected; and (2) urges in the strongest terms that the United States Government lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 107 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 13, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–3 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 108 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2013 Mr. Deutch (for himself, Mr. Chabot , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Conyers , and Mr. Watt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court held that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases.
Whereas, on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court recognized in Gideon v. Wainwright that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases; Whereas the Supreme Court held that providing counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases meets the essential requirements of the 6th amendment to the United States Constitution; Whereas the Supreme Court held in Argersinger v. Hamlin that indigent defendants are entitled, under the 6th amendment to the United States Constitution, to court-appointed counsel in all cases where imprisonment is a possibility; Whereas 50 years after the Gideon v. Wainwright decision, excessive caseloads are preventing counsel for indigent defendants from providing quality representation; and Whereas the provision of counsel to indigent defendants often lacks fairness and increases the risk that poor people will be wrongfully convicted: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright; (2) encourages all people in the United States to recognize and honor the 50th anniversary of the Gideon v. Wainwright decision; and (3) supports strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2013 Mr. Grimm (for himself and Ms. Schakowsky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Whereas, in 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2013, Congress declared that it deplored the religious persecution by the Government of Iran of the Baha’i community and would hold the Government of Iran responsible for upholding the rights of all Iranian nationals, including members of the Baha’i faith; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2012 Report stated, The Baha’i community has long been subject to particularly severe religious freedom violations in Iran. Baha’is, who number at least 300,000, are viewed as heretics by Iranian authorities and may face repression on the grounds of apostasy. ; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2012 Report stated, Since 1979, Iranian government authorities have killed more than 200 Baha’i leaders in Iran and dismissed more than 10,000 from government and university jobs. ; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2012 Report stated, Baha’is may not establish places of worship, schools, or any independent religious associations in Iran. ; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2012 Report stated, Baha’is are barred from the military and denied government jobs and pensions as well as the right to inherit property. Their marriages and divorces also are not recognized, and they have difficulty obtaining death certificates. Baha’i cemeteries, holy places, and community properties are often seized or desecrated, and many important religious sites have been destroyed. ; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom 2012 Report stated, The Baha’i community faces severe economic pressure, including denials of jobs in both the public and private sectors and of business licenses. Iranian authorities often pressure employers of Baha’is to dismiss them from employment in the private sector. ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated, The government prohibits Baha’is from teaching and practicing their faith and subjects them to many forms of discrimination that followers of other religions do not face. ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated, According to law, Baha’i blood is considered mobah , meaning it can be spilled with impunity. ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated that members of religious minorities, with the exception of Baha’is, can serve in lower ranks of government employment , and Baha’is are barred from all leadership positions in the government and military ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated, Baha’is suffered frequent government harassment and persecution, and their property rights generally were disregarded. The government raided Baha’i homes and businesses and confiscated large amounts of private and commercial property, as well as religious materials belonging to Baha’is. ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated, Baha’is also are required to register with the police ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated that [p]ublic and private universities continued to deny admittance to and expelled Baha’i students and [d]uring the year, at least 30 Baha’is were barred or expelled from universities on political or religious grounds ; Whereas the Department of State 2011 International Religious Freedom Report stated, Baha’is are regularly denied compensation for injury or criminal victimization. ; Whereas, on March 6, 2012, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a report (A/HRC/19/66), which stated that the Special Rapporteur continues to be alarmed by communications that demonstrate the systemic and systematic persecution of members of unrecognized religious communities, particularly the Baha’i community, in violation of international conventions and expressed concern regarding an intensive defamation campaign meant to incite discrimination and hate against Baha’is ; Whereas, on May 23, 2012, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a report, which stated that the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief . . . pointed out that the Islamic Republic of Iran had a policy of systematic persecution of persons belonging to the Baha’i faith, excluding them from the application of freedom of religion or belief by simply denying that their faith had the status of a religion ; Whereas, on August 22, 2012, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a report, which stated, The international community continues to express concerns about the very serious discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in law and in practice, in particular the Baha’i community. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed alarm about the systemic and systematic persecution of members of the Baha’i community, including severe socioeconomic pressure and arrests and detention. He also deplored the Government’s tolerance of an intensive defamation campaign aimed at inciting discrimination and hate against Baha’is. ; Whereas, on September 13, 2012, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a report (A/67/369), which stated, Reports and interviews submitted to the Special Rapporteur also continue to portray a disturbing trend with regard to religious freedom in the country. Members of both recognized and unrecognized religions have reported various levels of intimidation, arrest, detention and interrogation that focus on their religious beliefs. , and stated, At the time of drafting the report, 105 members of the Baha’i community were reported to be in detention. ; Whereas, on November 27, 2012, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a draft resolution (A/C.3/67/L.51), which noted, [I]ncreased persecution and human rights violations against persons belonging to unrecognized religious minorities, particularly members of the Baha’i faith and their defenders, including escalating attacks, an increase in the number of arrests and detentions, the restriction of access to higher education on the basis of religion, the sentencing of twelve Baha’is associated with Baha’i educational institutions to lengthy prison terms, the continued denial of access to employment in the public sector, additional restrictions on participation in the private sector, and the de facto criminalization of membership in the Baha’i faith. ; Whereas, on December 20, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/67/182), which called upon the government of Iran [t]o eliminate discrimination against, and exclusion of . . . members of the Baha’i Faith, regarding access to higher education, and to eliminate the criminalization of efforts to provide higher education to Baha’i youth denied access to Iranian universities, and to accord all Baha’is, including those imprisoned because of their beliefs, the due process of law and the rights that they are constitutionally guaranteed ; Whereas, on February 28, 2013, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a report (A/HRC/22/56), which stated, 110 Bahai’s are currently detained in Iran for exercising their faith, including two women, Mrs. Zohreh Nikayin and Mrs. Taraneh Torabi, who are reportedly nursing infants in prison ; Whereas, in March and May of 2008, intelligence officials of the Government of Iran in Mashhad and Tehran arrested and imprisoned Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, and Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, the seven members of the ad hoc leadership group for the Baha’i community in Iran; Whereas, in August 2010, the Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced the seven Baha’i leaders to 20-year prison terms on charges of spying for Israel, insulting religious sanctities, propaganda against the regime and spreading corruption on earth ; Whereas the lawyer for these seven leaders, Mrs. Shirin Ebadi, the Nobel Laureate, was denied meaningful or timely access to the prisoners and their files, and her successors as defense counsel were provided extremely limited access; Whereas these seven Baha’i leaders were targeted solely on the basis of their religion; Whereas, beginning in May 2011, Government of Iran officials in four cities conducted sweeping raids on the homes of dozens of individuals associated with the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) and arrested and detained several educators associated with BIHE; Whereas, in October 2011, the Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced seven of these BIHE instructors and administrators, Mr. Vahid Mahmoudi, Mr. Kamran Mortezaie, Mr. Mahmoud Badavam, Ms. Nooshin Khadem, Mr. Farhad Sedghi, Mr. Riaz Sobhani, and Mr. Ramin Zibaie, to prison terms for the crime of membership of the deviant sect of Baha’ism, with the goal of taking action against the security of the country, in order to further the aims of the deviant sect and those of organizations outside the country ; Whereas six of these educators remain imprisoned, with Mr. Mortezaie serving a 5-year prison term and Mr. Badavam, Ms. Khadem, Mr. Sedghi, Mr. Sobhani, and Mr. Zibaie serving 4-year prison terms; Whereas, since October 2011, four other BIHE educators, Ms. Faran Hessami, Mr. Kamran Rahimian, Mr. Kayvan Rahimian, and Mr. Shahin Negari have been sentenced to 4-year prison terms, which they are now serving; Whereas the efforts of the Government of Iran to collect information on individual Baha’is have recently intensified as evidenced by a letter, dated November 5, 2011, from the Director of the Department of Education in the county of Shahriar in the province of Tehran, instructing the directors of schools in his jurisdiction to subtly and in a confidential manner collect information on Baha’i students; Whereas the Baha’i community continues to undergo intense economic and social pressure, including an ongoing campaign in the town of Semnan, where the Government of Iran has harassed and detained Baha’is, closed 17 Baha’i owned businesses in the last three years, and imprisoned several members of the community, including three mothers along with their infants; Whereas ordinary Iranian citizens who belong to the Baha’i faith are disproportionately targeted, interrogated, and detained under the pretext of national security; Whereas the Government of Iran is party to the International Covenants on Human Rights and is in violation of its obligations under the Covenants; and Whereas the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–195 ) authorizes the President and the Secretary of State to impose sanctions on individuals “responsible for or complicit in, or responsible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against citizens of Iran or their family members on or after June 12, 2009”: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; (2) calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release the seven imprisoned leaders, the ten imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion; (3) calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to immediately condemn the Government of Iran’s continued violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion; and (4) urges the President and Secretary of State to utilize all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the Government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha’i community of Iran.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 110 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2013 Mr. Lance (for himself, Mr. Quigley , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Polis , and Mr. Schiff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide members of the public with Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; Findings (a) Short Title This Act may be cited as the Public Access to Congressional Research Service Reports Resolution of 2013 or the Congressional Research Service Electronic Accessibility Resolution of 2013 . (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Congressional Research Service, a special reference unit within the Library of Congress, offers invaluable research and analysis to Members of Congress on all current and emerging issues of national policy. (2) The Congressional Research Service staff of approximately 700 employees, including lawyers, economists, reference librarians, and social, natural, and physical scientists, are governed by requirements for accuracy, objectivity, balance, and nonpartisanship. (3) The Congressional Research Service has a responsibility to ensure that Members of Congress have available the best possible information and analysis on which to base the policy decisions the American people have elected them to make. (4) It is often burdensome, difficult, and time-consuming for citizens to obtain access to objective and nonpartisan policy analysis on issues affecting their interests. (5) It will enhance our democracy to provide citizens with access to unbiased and accurate CRS documents on legislation and other critical issues before Congress. (6) Allowing public access to CRS will empower citizens and enable Members of Congress to become even more effective “representatives” of the public’s concerns and goals. 2. Availability of certain Congressional Research Service information (a) Establishment and Maintenance of Database of information (1) In general The Clerk of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Director of the Congressional Research Service, shall establish and maintain a centralized, searchable, bulk downloadable, electronic database consisting of— (A) all of the information described in paragraph (2) that is available to Members, officers, employees, and offices of the House of Representatives through the Congressional Research Service website; and (B) in accordance with subsection (b), an index of the information described in subparagraph (A). (2) Information described The information described in this paragraph is as follows: (A) Congressional Research Service Issue Briefs. (B) Congressional Research Service Reports. (C) Congressional Research Service Authorization of Appropriations Products and Appropriations Products. (D) Materials intended or available for general congressional distribution that are the same or substantially similar in content to CRS Reports, Issue Briefs, and Appropriations Products. (3) Specific information for materials included With respect to each issue brief, product, or report included in the database under this subsection, the Clerk shall include— (A) the name and identification number; (B) the dates of initial release and updates (if any); and (C) the Congressional Research Service division or divisions that were responsible for its production. (4) Updates The Clerk, in consultation with the Director, shall ensure that the information in the database under this subsection is updated automatically and electronically to reflect the availability of new information and updates to existing information described in paragraph (2). (5) Initial information The initial establishment of the database under this subsection shall include all of the contents described in paragraph (1) as of the date on which this resolution is agreed to. (b) Index of database information In addition to the database under subsection (a), the Clerk, in consultation with the Director, shall establish and maintain contemporaneously a website containing a searchable, sortable index of all of the information in the database in both human-readable and machine-readable formats (such as XML) that includes for each issue brief, product, or report in the database— (1) the name and identification number; (2) the dates of initial release and updates (if any); and (3) the Congressional Research Service division or divisions that were responsible for its production. (c) Limitations (1) Confidential information Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to— (A) any information that is confidential, as determined by— (i) the Director, or (ii) the head of a Federal department or agency that provided the information to the Congressional Research Service; or (B) any document that— (i) is the product of a confidential research request made by a Member, officer, employee, or office of the House of Representatives; (ii) has not been distributed to any individual or office other than the individual or office making the request; and (iii) is not intended for distribution to any person other than the individual or office making the request (2) Redaction and revision In carrying out this section, the Clerk, on the basis of information provided by the Director, may— (A) remove from the information included in the database (including from the issue brief, product, or report itself) the name and contact information regarding an employee of the Congressional Research Service; (B) remove from the information included in the database (including from the issue brief, product, or report itself) any material for which the Director determines that including the information on the database may infringe the copyright of a work protected under title 17, United States Code; and (C) make any changes in the information included in the database (including from the issue brief, product, or report itself) that the Director determines necessary to ensure that the information is accurate and current, except that if the Clerk makes any such change with respect to any material in the database, the Clerk shall indicate in the database (with such notation as the Clerk considers appropriate) that more current information is available with respect to the material than the information provided in the database. (3) Method of redaction The Clerk shall carry out any redaction under paragraph (2)(C) in a manner which removes the least amount of material necessary to carry out the purposes of the redaction. (4) Assistance from director for automatic redaction The Clerk shall consult with the Director to ensure the availability and implementation of such technology as may be necessary to facilitate the automatic redaction of information under this subsection. (d) Furnishing of necessary information The Clerk shall consult with the Director to ensure that the Clerk is provided with all of the information necessary to carry out this section in such format as the Clerk considers appropriate. 3. Other methods of Public access (a) Access Through Websites of Members and Committees Each official public website of a Member of the House of Representatives, a committee of the House of Representatives, or a joint committee of the Congress shall permit members of the public to use the website to obtain the information contained in the database established under section 2, in the same manner and to the same extent as Members, officers, employees, and offices of the House of Representatives may obtain such information through the Congressional Research Service website. (b) Regulations Subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives. 4. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term Clerk means the Clerk of the House of Representatives; (2) the term Director means the Director of the Congressional Research Service; and (3) the term Member of the House of Representatives includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. 5. Effective date This resolution shall take effect upon the expiration of the 6-month period which begins on the date on which the resolution is agreed to, without regard to whether the regulations described in section 3(b) or any other regulations have been promulgated prior to the expiration of such period.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 111 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2013 Mr. Stewart (for himself, Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Culberson , Mr. Jones , Mr. Flores , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Kingston , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Olson , Mr. Bridenstine , and Mr. Salmon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should refrain from any further taxpayer-funded vacations until the White House can be re-opened for public tours.
Whereas the Obama Administration announced on Tuesday March 5, 2013, that it would cancel all White House tours due to sequestration; Whereas the annual cost to the Secret Service of maintaining the White House open for public tours is approximately $3.7 million; Whereas the President has taken four trips to Hawaii in the past four years, at a cost to the taxpayers of at least $4 million each, as well as numerous other vacations at enormous taxpayer expense; Whereas the President has plans for additional vacations in the coming months; Whereas the President has the complete discretion to transfer funds in such a way as to keep the White House open for tours; and Whereas Congress, under similar budgetary pressures, has maintained the Capitol open for public tours: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should refrain from any further vacations at the taxpayers’ expense until such sums have been saved that the people’s White House can be re-opened for public tours.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 112 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2013 Mr. Terry (for himself and Mr. Neal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Whereas in the 200 years since the first recorded municipal bond was issued by the City of New York to build a canal, municipal bonds have helped build a strong economy and provide for the health and welfare of our citizenry; Whereas three-quarters of all infrastructure investments made in the United States are financed by municipal bonds; Whereas municipal bonds finance infrastructure projects that touch the daily lives of every American citizen and business—roads we drive on, schools and education for our children, affordable family housing, water systems that supply safe drinking water, courthouses, hospitals and clinics to treat the sick, airports and ports that help move products domestically and overseas, and utility plants that power our homes, businesses, and factories; Whereas interest on municipal bonds is exempt from Federal taxation as part of the principle of reciprocal immunity under which the Federal Government is exempt from State and local taxation and State and local governments are exempt from Federal taxation; Whereas the Federal Revenue Act of 1913 codified this principle as part of the Federal income tax by exempting from income tax the interest on municipal bonds; Whereas exempting municipal bond interest from Federal taxation reduces the cost of infrastructure financing by State and local governments; Whereas reduced infrastructure costs for State and local governments allow for greater infrastructure investments and savings passed directly to taxpayers and ratepayers in the form of reduced taxes and fees; Whereas, because of critical infrastructure needs, it is estimated that in 2013, $300 billion of municipal bonds will be issued; Whereas keeping infrastructure costs low is critical for job creation and rebuilding infrastructure is crucial to our Nation’s State and local economies, including power generation, distribution, and transmission; Whereas the ability of municipal bonds and the 100-year precedent of the Federal income tax exemption for municipal bonds provides State and local governments timely access to cost-effective capital; and Whereas the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest is a cost-effective financing vehicle available to State and local governments: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the history of municipal bonds; (2) celebrates the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest; and (3) celebrates the important contribution municipal bonds have made to the economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
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IV House Calendar No. 8 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 113 [Report No. 113–16] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2013 Ms. Foxx , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century.
That at any time after the 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. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century. 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 Education and the Workforce. 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 Education and the Workforce 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 113–4. 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 the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 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.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 114 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2013 Mr. Al Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Olson , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Carter , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Cuellar , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Poe of Texas , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Smith of Texas , Mr. Barton , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Flores , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Brady of Texas , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Vela , Mr. Gallego , and Mr. O’Rourke ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the Sabin Vaccine Institute on the 20th anniversary of its founding.
Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute was founded in honor of the late Dr. Albert B. Sabin, a distinguished scientific figure in the history of medicine and the developer of the oral live-virus polio vaccine, who died on March 3, 1993; Whereas for the past 20 years, the Sabin Vaccine Institute has demonstrated noteworthy success in its mission to reduce the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by developing new vaccines, advocating for increased use of existing vaccines, and expanding access to affordable medicine for the world’s poorest people; Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute and Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, operating in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and many collaborators worldwide, is dedicated to the creation of vaccines to prevent NTDs; Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute raises public visibility and mobilizes the necessary funding in the pursuit of controlling and eliminating the seven most common NTDs, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, lymphatic filariais (elephantiasis), schistosomiasis (snail fever), trachoma, and river blindness, which can be treated for approximately 50 cents per person per year with existing medicine; Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute attempts to break the cycle of poverty amongst adults and children by providing life-saving vaccinations that lead to fuller, more productive lives; Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s mission is to reduce needless human suffering from vaccine-preventable and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by developing new vaccines, advocating for increased use of existing vaccines, and promoting expanded access to affordable medical treatments ; Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute understands the importance that healthy infants and adults have on family stabilization and productive societies; and Whereas the Sabin Vaccine Institute continues its work throughout impoverished countries of the world to improve the future lives of nearly 2,000,000,000 people still plagued by NTDs and vaccine-preventable diseases: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) applauds the Sabin Vaccine Institute on 20 years of success; (2) supports the Sabin Vaccine Institute, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine in their efforts to reduce the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by developing new vaccines, advocating for increased use of existing vaccines, and expanding access to affordable medicine for the world’s poorest people; and (3) encourages the leadership and staff of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine to continue their commendable work on behalf of those who still suffer from NTDs and vaccine-preventable diseases.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2013 Mrs. Miller of Michigan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress.
1. Committee Expenses for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress (a) In General With respect to the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, in accordance with this primary expense resolution, not more than the amount specified in subsection (b) for the expenses (including the expenses of all staff salaries) of each committee named in such subsection. (b) Committees and Amounts The committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $10,072,374; Committee on Armed Services, $13,127,070; Committee on the Budget, $10,277,648; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $13,905,526; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $19,041,032; Committee on Ethics, $6,040,918; Committee on Financial Services, $14,788,964; Committee on Foreign Affairs, $14,776,224; Committee on Homeland Security, $14,067,176; Committee on House Administration, $9,201,120; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $8,779,516; Committee on the Judiciary, $14,154,032; Committee on Natural Resources, $13,111,658; Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, $17,880,874; Committee on Rules, $5,714,816; Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, $10,565,510; Committee on Small Business, $5,985,376; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $16,364,614; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $6,097,092; and Committee on Ways and Means, $16,846,822. 2. First Session Limitations (a) In General Of the amount provided for in section 1 for each committee named in subsection (b), not more than the amount specified in such subsection shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2013, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2014. (b) Committees and Amounts The committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $5,036,187; Committee on Armed Services, $6,563,535; Committee on the Budget, $5,138,824; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $6,952,763; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $9,520,516; Committee on Ethics, $3,020,459; Committee on Financial Services, $7,394,482; Committee on Foreign Affairs, $7,388,112; Committee on Homeland Security, $7,033,588; Committee on House Administration, $4,600,560; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $4,389,758; Committee on the Judiciary, $7,077,016; Committee on Natural Resources, $6,555,829; Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, $8,940,437; Committee on Rules, $2,857,408; Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, $5,282,755; Committee on Small Business, $2,992,688; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $8,182,307; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $3,048,546; and Committee on Ways and Means, $8,423,411. 3. Second Session Limitations (a) In General Of the amount provided for in section 1 for each committee named in subsection (b), not more than the amount specified in such subsection shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2014, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2015. (b) Committees and Amounts The committees and amounts referred to in subsection (a) are: Committee on Agriculture, $5,036,187; Committee on Armed Services, $6,563,535; Committee on the Budget, $5,138,824; Committee on Education and the Workforce, $6,952,763; Committee on Energy and Commerce, $9,520,516; Committee on Ethics, $3,020,459; Committee on Financial Services, $7,394,482; Committee on Foreign Affairs, $7,388,112; Committee on Homeland Security, $7,033,588; Committee on House Administration, $4,600,560; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, $4,389,758; Committee on the Judiciary, $7,077,016; Committee on Natural Resources, $6,555,829; Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, $8,940,437; Committee on Rules, $2,857,408; Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, $5,282,755; Committee on Small Business, $2,992,688; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $8,182,307; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, $3,048,546; and Committee on Ways and Means, $8,423,411. (c) Review of Use of Funds in First Session (1) Review None of the amounts provided for in section 1 for a committee named in subsection (b) may be available for expenses of the committee after March 15, 2014, unless the chair or ranking minority member of the committee appears and presents testimony at a hearing of the Committee on House Administration held prior to such date to review the committee's use of the amounts provided for in section 1 during the first session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress and to determine whether the amount specified in subsection (b) with respect to the committee should be updated on the basis of the review. (2) Waiver The Committee on House Administration may waive the application of paragraph (1) to any or all of the committees named in subsection (b). 4. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the committee involved, signed by the chairman of such committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 5. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration. 6. Reserve fund for unanticipated expenses (a) Establishment There is hereby established a reserve fund for unanticipated expenses of committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress. (b) Balance The balance of the reserve fund under this section shall be equal to the sum of the following: (1) The amount by which the amount made available for House of Representatives—Committee Employees, Standing Committees, Special and Select for fiscal year 2013 exceeds the amount that would be made available for House of Representatives—Committee Employees, Standing Committees, Special and Select by division C of the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 933, as passed by the House of Representatives on March 6, 2013), as reduced pursuant to the provisions of division D of such Act. (2) The amount by which the amount made available for House of Representatives—Committee Employees, Standing Committees, Special and Select for fiscal year 2014 exceeds the amount made available for House of Representatives—Committee Employees, Standing Committees, Special and Select for fiscal year 2013. (c) Allocation to Committees Amounts in the reserve fund under this section shall be paid to a committee pursuant to an allocation approved by the Committee on House Administration. 7. Adjustment authority The Committee on House Administration shall have authority to make adjustments in amounts under section 1, if necessary to comply with an order of the President issued under section 251A or 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or to conform to any change in appropriations for the purposes of such section 1.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2013 Mr. Peters of Michigan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 13 as K–9 Veterans Day , in order to recognize the service and improve the treatment of military working dogs.
Whereas, on March 13, 1942, the Quartermaster Corps of the United States Army began training dogs for a newly established War Dog Program, or K–9 Corps; Whereas military working dogs and their handlers have served the United States since World War I in roles such as sentry duty, search and rescue, detection of explosives and narcotics, border protection, and other military and law enforcement duties; Whereas, in 1921, General John Pershing awarded a gold medal to Sgt. Stubby , a military working dog, and the dog visited the White House in 1921 to meet President Harding and in 1924 to meet President Coolidge; Whereas Chips , a German Shepherd-Collie-Siberian Husky who valiantly served with the Third Infantry Division during World War II, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart for taking actions that saved lives in his unit; Whereas Chips ’ awards were revoked due to Army policy; Whereas over 10,000 military working dogs were trained at War Dog Centers during World War II; Whereas Federal, State, and municipal law enforcement agencies utilize working dogs to achieve their missions and protect our communities; Whereas K–9 veterans have saved countless lives at home and abroad in service to United States military and law enforcement agencies; Whereas, today, over 2,300 military working dogs are deployed worldwide in support of the Global War on Terrorism; Whereas the United States has increasingly relied on military working dogs due to their unique skills and capabilities; and Whereas retired military working dogs have successfully transitioned to roles as pets and therapy dogs: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of K–9 Veterans Day ; and (2) supports efforts to recognize the service of military working dogs and their handlers.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2013 Mr. Chaffetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should not bail out State and local government employee pension plans or other plans that provide post-employment benefits to State and local government retirees.
Whereas the Federal Government is operating at a huge annual deficit and is rapidly increasing its outstanding debt every year; Whereas the Federal Government, as of December 2012, is carrying more than $16.0 trillion in debt, of which $11.6 trillion is owed to the public and $4.8 trillion is owed to Social Security and other trust funds; Whereas the Federal Government borrowed 31 cents for every dollar it spent in 2012; Whereas foreign governments, individuals, and corporations as of September 2012 own 48 percent of Federal debt owned by the public; Whereas Social Security's unfunded liabilities in 2012 are $8.6 trillion over 75 years and $20.5 trillion over the infinite horizon; Whereas the Federal debt is expected to increase by more than $6 trillion from 2013 to 2022 according to the Congressional Budget Office; Whereas State and local governments are heavily dependent on Federal revenues; Whereas more than 16 percent of the entire Federal budget goes directly to States and local governments; Whereas more than 20 percent of total State and local government general revenue comes from the Federal Government according to Census Bureau's latest Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finance; Whereas numerous State and local government employee pension plans have offered overly generous retirement benefits to its employees and are in dire financial situations with combined unfunded liabilities up to $4.4 trillion; Whereas many State and local government pension plans have understated liabilities and overstated asset growth rates and have employed methodologies that private sector plans are prohibited from using by Federal law; and Whereas several State and local pension plans are expected to fully exhaust their funds within ten years: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should not bailout State and local government employee pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans; and (2) State and local governments should immediately institute reforms to their employee pension plans, including replacing defined benefit plans with defined contribution plans.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 118 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2013 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mrs. Christensen , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Sablan , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Braley of Iowa , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Conyers , Ms. Bass , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Norton , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Loebsack , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Clay , Ms. Brown of Florida , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Rush , Ms. Shea-Porter , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Butterfield , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Doggett , and Mr. Holt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Whereas the social work profession has been instrumental in achieving civil rights and human rights advances in the United States and across the globe for more than a century; Whereas the primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable; Whereas programs and services provided by professional social workers are essential elements of the United States social safety net; Whereas social workers make a critical impact in adolescent and youth development, aging and family caregiving, child protection and family services, health care navigation, mental and behavioral health treatment, military and veterans assistance, nonprofit management and community development, and poverty reduction; Whereas social workers function as specialists, consultants, private practitioners, educators, community leaders, policymakers, and researchers; Whereas social workers influence many different organizations and human service systems and are employed in workplaces ranging from private and public agencies, hospices and hospitals, schools and clinics, to businesses and corporations, military units, elected offices, think tanks, and foundations; Whereas social workers seek to improve social functioning and social conditions for people in emotional, psychological, economic, and physical need; Whereas social workers are experts in care coordination, case management, and therapeutic treatment for biopsychosocial issues, and have roles in more than 50 different fields of practice; Whereas social workers believe that a Nation’s strength depends on the ability of the majority of individuals to lead productive and healthy lives; Whereas social workers help people, who are often navigating major life challenges, find hope and new options for achieving their maximum potential; Whereas social workers identify and address gaps in social systems that impede full participation by individuals or groups in society; and Whereas March is recognized as Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on March 20, 2013: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role which social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2013 Mr. Duncan of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Barr , Mr. Barton , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Jones , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Long , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Mulvaney , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Pittenger , Mr. Posey , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Stivers ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
That (a) clause 1 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by redesignating paragraphs (f) through (t) as paragraphs (g) through (u) and by inserting after paragraph (e) the following new paragraph: (f) Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs. (1) Modification or elimination of underperforming or nonessential Federal programs. (2) Identification of Federal programs and activities that duplicate or compete with activities available from the private sector. . (b) Clause 4 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (g) The Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs shall— (1) (A) research, review, and study Federal programs that are underperforming or nonessential; and (B) determine which Federal programs should be modified or eliminated; (2) develop recommendations to the House for action designed to modify or eliminate underperforming or nonessential Federal programs; and (3) submit to the House— (A) at least once a year, reports including— (i) a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Committee; and (ii) a list of underperforming or nonessential Federal programs; and (B) legislation to eliminate the programs described in section subdivision (ii) and rescissions based on the findings of the report described in subdivision (i). . (c) Clause 5(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) (A) The Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs shall be composed of members as follows: (i) Four members from the Committee on Appropriations. (ii) Four members from the Committee on the Budget. (iii) Four members from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (iv) Four members from the Committee on Ways and Means. (v) One member who does not serve on any of the committees described in items (i) through (iv), who shall be appointed by the Speaker and designated by the Speaker as the Chair of the Committee. (vi) One member who does not serve on any of the committees described in items (i) through (iv), who shall be appointed by the Speaker and designated by the Speaker as the Vice Chair of the Committee. (B) A member of the Committee may not serve on the committee during more than three Congresses in a period of five successive Congresses (disregarding for this purpose any service for less than a full session in a Congress). (C) The Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee shall not be from the same political party. . (d) Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Expedited procedures for legislation reported by the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs 12. With respect to any bill or resolution reported by the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs, the following shall apply: (a) After the expiration of the 7-day period (excluding any day on which the House is not in session) that begins on the date the Committee reports the bill or resolution, it is in order to move to proceed to the consideration of the bill or resolution. The motion is highly privileged and is not debatable, an amendment to the motion is not in order, and it is not in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to. (b) Debate on the bill or resolution shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the bill or resolution. A motion to further limit debate is not debatable. (c) An amendment to, or motion to recommit, the bill or resolution is not in order, and it is not in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the bill or resolution is agreed to or disagreed to. .
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2013 Mr. Grimm (for himself, Mr. Tiberi , Mr. Pascrell , and Mr. Lipinski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION A resolution commemorating the life and service of Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, and congratulating Pope Francis on his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
Whereas Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, a man of monumental courage and humility, whose unceasing love and devotion to the ministry of Christ helped steward the Catholic Church and the faithful through the daunting challenges of the 21st century; Whereas Benedict leaves behind an enduring legacy, both as renowned theologian and kind-hearted leader who balanced the august splendor of the papacy with a gentle humanity, and masterfully communicated the timeless morality of the Church in a crusade against the modern evils of relativism, materialism, and consumerism; Whereas the election to the papacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, marks a groundbreaking moment in the life of the Catholic Church, elevating a marvelous suitor to lead the world’s largest apostolic Christian ministry; Whereas Pope Francis has inspired a vibrant sense of reform and spiritual renewal in the Church, representing the first pontiff born in the New World, the first hailing from Latin America, and the first prelate ordained in the renowned Society of Jesus or Jesuits; Whereas the Pope’s chosen regnal name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi, as well as his unrivaled reputation as a personally devoted minister to the needs of the poor and outcast, emphasizes the opportunities and obligations of mankind to serve a missionary role in advancing peace, social justice, and moral contemplation for the betterment of all God’s children; Whereas as President of the Argentine Episcopal Conference, Pope Francis’ experience as spiritual guide and premiere pastoral administrator of one of the Holy See’s largest and most active diocese reveals his unique ability to accomplish much needed reforms in the Vatican and sustain a growing Church in the world’s developing communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia; and Whereas Pope Francis’ striking humility and simple gentleness empowers him to connect with and renew the hearts of the faithful and heal the recent wounds of the Church: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) offers its congratulations to Pope Francis as he embarks on the sacred burden as the leader of the world’s 1,200,000,000 Catholics; and (2) extends its gratitude and well-wishes to Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, for his service to the world community as he enters the next phase of his devotion to the Church in solemn prayer and reflection.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 121 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Florida (for himself and Mr. Sires ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Honoring Yoani Sánchez, a courageous blogger and activist for freedom in Cuba.
Whereas Yoani Sánchez has become a prominent voice through social media for millions of Cubans who reject the oppression of the Castro regime; Whereas Yoani Maria Sánchez Cordero was born in Havana, Cuba, on September 4, 1975, and went on to major in Spanish Literature at the Pedagogical Institute before completing a degree in Hispanic Philology at the University of Havana in 2000; Whereas while working at Editorial Gente Nueva, Sánchez came to the realization that, like many Cubans, the wages she earned legally were not enough to support her family and highly qualified individuals were unable to find sufficient work; Whereas disenchanted and seeking greater economic opportunities, she moved to Switzerland in 2002 but returned to Cuba in the summer of 2004, discovering her passion for computer science; Whereas in 2004, Sánchez and a group of like-minded compatriots founded Consenso, a magazine of reflection and debate, and three years later she worked as a web master, columnist, and editor for the website Desde Cuba; Whereas in April 2007, Sánchez created the blog known as Generation Y , which started as an outlet for self-expression but has since found an audience with 500,000 people around the world; Whereas through her weekly blog posts, tweets, and Facebook updates, Sánchez has provided an unfiltered glimpse into the realities of day-to-day life in Cuba; Whereas the Castro regime has branded Sánchez as a dissident and, since March 2008, blocked access to her blog from within Cuba, where mobile phones, flash drives, and used laptop computers have become lifelines of communication given economic and government barriers to the Internet; Whereas Sánchez refused to be silenced and continued to write with the help of friends and volunteer collaborators abroad, who post her entries in solidarity and have translated Generation Y into 20 languages; Whereas in 2009, she became the first blogger to ever interview United States President Barack Obama, who applauded her efforts to empower fellow Cubans to express themselves through the use of technology ; Whereas Sánchez is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for her activism, including the Ortega y Gasset Award for Digital Journalism in 2008, being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in the Heroes and Pioneers category for 2008, the Maria Moore Cabot Prize from Columbia University in 2009 for coverage of Latin America, and the International Woman of Courage Award from then Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2011; Whereas Sánchez attempted to travel outside of Cuba on 20 occasions, often at the invitation of universities and book fairs to honor her with awards, but was repeatedly denied the required exit visa; Whereas in January 2013, the Cuban Government lifted travel restrictions for citizens and issued Sánchez a passport, allowing her to embark on an 80-day international tour, including Brazil, the Czech Republic, Spain, Mexico, and the United States, to share her experiences living under the Castro regime firsthand; Whereas on her first United States visit, she will meet with Members of Congress in Washington, DC; Whereas Sánchez intends to return to Havana, where she lives with her husband Reinaldo and their 20-year-old son Teo, and dreams of starting an independent news outlet, saying, Life has taught me that the wall comes tumbling down only when you push it ; and Whereas despite violent attacks and protests from Castro supporters and leftists, Sánchez has vowed to never stop writing until the people of Cuba are able to express their views freely, saying, We Cubans don’t deserve what we are living through. I think Cubans deserve to be citizens of the 21st century, in all senses, to test the challenges of modernity. : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Yoani Sánchez, a courageous blogger and activist for freedom in Cuba, for her ongoing efforts to challenge political, economic, and social oppression by the Castro regime; (2) joins Sánchez and her fellow activists in looking forward to the day when all Cubans can freely express themselves in public without fear of reprisal; and (3) supports the first amendment rights of all people in the United States, and commends those individuals who have dedicated their lives to protecting and strengthening these rights in the face of adversity.
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IV House Calendar No. 12 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 122 [Report No. 113–21] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2013 Mr. Woodall , 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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 25) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 115) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress; and for other purposes.
That at any time after the 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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 25) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. General debate shall not exceed four hours, with three hours of general debate confined to the congressional budget equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget and one hour of general debate on the subject of economic goals and policies equally divided and controlled by Representative Brady of Texas and Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York or their respective designees. After general debate the concurrent resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each 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, and shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. All points of order against such amendments are waived except that the adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolution for amendment. After the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolution for amendment and a final period of general debate, which shall not exceed 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget, the Committee shall rise and report the concurrent resolution to the House with such amendment as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution and amendments thereto to adoption without intervening motion except amendments offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical consistency. The concurrent resolution shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question of its adoption. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 22, 2013, through April 8, 2013— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment; and (c) bills and resolutions introduced during the period addressed by this section shall be numbered, listed in the Congressional Record, and when printed shall bear the date of introduction, but may be referred by the Speaker at a later time. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 ). 5. 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. 115) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit which may not contain instructions.
March 18, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 123 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2013 Mrs. Beatty submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness Month.
Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas in the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 4 minutes; Whereas every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke; Whereas stroke costs the United States an estimated $54,000,000,000 each year, including the costs of health care services, medications, and missed days of work; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Stroke Awareness Month; (2) encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 124 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2013 Ms. Roybal-Allard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Whereas the week of April 1, 2013, through April 7, 2013, is National Public Health Week, and the theme for 2013 is Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money ; Whereas, since 1995, public health organizations have used National Public Health Week to educate the public, policymakers, and public health professionals about issues that are important to improving the health of the people of the United States; Whereas the value of a strong public health system is in the air people breathe, the water they drink, the food they eat, and the places where they live, learn, work, and play; Whereas each 10 percent increase in local public health spending contributes to a 6.9 percent decrease in infant deaths, a 3.2 percent decrease in cardiovascular deaths, a 1.4 percent decrease in deaths due to diabetes, and a 1.1 percent decrease in deaths due to cancer; Whereas routine childhood immunizations save $9,900,000 in direct health care costs, save 33,000 lives, and prevent 14,000,000 cases of disease; Whereas childhood health problems linked to preventable environmental exposures, such as lead poisoning, asthma complications, and developmental disabilities, cost the United States $76,600,000,000 in 2008, and those costs increased from 2.8 percent of total health care costs in 1997 to 3.5 percent in 2008; Whereas the cost of providing dental care for Medicaid-eligible children who live in communities without water fluoridation is twice as high as the cost for providing dental care for Medicaid-eligible children who receive the oral health benefits of drinking water with fluoridation; Whereas a $52 investment in a child safety seat prevents $2,200 in medical costs, resulting in a return of $42 for every $1 invested; Whereas an investment in workplace wellness initiatives reduces sick leave and results in a return of $3.27 in medical costs alone for every $1 invested; Whereas health problems linked to hunger and food insecurity cost $130,500,000,000 annually; Whereas, from 1991 to 2006, investments in HIV prevention averted more than 350,000 infections and saved more than $125,000,000,000 in medical costs; and Whereas, by adequately supporting public health and prevention, the people of the United States can transform a health system focused on treating illness into a health system focused on preventing disease and promoting wellness: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week; (2) recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, the Federal Government, States, municipalities, local communities, and individuals in preventing disease and injury; (3) recognizes the role of public health in improving the health of people in the United States; (4) encourages increased efforts and investment of resources to improve the health of people in the United States through— (A) interventions to promote community health and prevent disease and injury; and (B) strengthening the public health system of the United States; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to learn about the role that the public health system plays in improving health in the United States.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2013 Mr. Shuster (for himself, Mr. Rothfus , Ms. Schwartz , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Barletta , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Doyle , Mr. Marino , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Meehan , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Fattah , Mr. Dent , and Mr. Perry ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Encouraging the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD–25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Whereas the USS Somerset (LPD–25) is the ninth and newest amphibious transport dock ship in the San Antonio class; Whereas the USS Somerset honors the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 whose actions prevented terrorist hijackers from reaching their intended target, forcing the aircraft to crash in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001; Whereas, in the words of former Secretary of the Navy Gordon England, The courage and heroism of the people aboard the flight will never be forgotten and USS Somerset will leave a legacy that will never be forgotten by those wishing to do harm to this country. ; Whereas the USS Somerset joins the USS New York (LPD–21) and the USS Arlington (LPD–24) in remembering the heroes of September 11, 2001; Whereas the USS Somerset was christened in July 2012 and will be commissioned when it is put in active service; Whereas the Navy has cleared Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a potential site for the commissioning ceremony of the USS Somerset; and Whereas Philadelphia is one of the closest ports to Somerset County, and it would be fitting that the commissioning ceremony be held there: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives encourages the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD–25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 126 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2013 Ms. Slaughter (for herself, Ms. Bonamici , and Ms. DeLauro ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of March 24, 2013, through March 30, 2013, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
Whereas arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students; Whereas arts education enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, imagination and creativity, discipline, alternative ways to communicate and express feelings and ideas, and cross-cultural understanding, which supports academic success nationwide as well as personal growth outside the classroom; Whereas the nonprofit arts sector is an economic engine and plays a significant role in the economic health of communities large and small with direct expenditures of wages and benefits as well as goods and services; Whereas to succeed in today’s economy, students must masterfully use words, images, sounds, and movement to communicate; Whereas the Young Audiences Arts for Learning impacts more than 5,000,000 school children annually with valuable arts-in-education programs; Whereas Young Audiences Arts for Learning presents more than 88,000 arts in education programs to students and teachers; Whereas Young Audiences Arts for Learning works with 4,600 professional teaching artists; Whereas Young Audiences Arts for Learning produces programs in more than 8,000 schools and community centers annually; Whereas Young Audiences Arts for Learning ensures the highest standards of arts in education programs; Whereas Young Audiences Arts for Learning creates and disseminates learning resources and ideas for inspiring children, teachers, and volunteers, and supports opportunities for schools, communities, educators, and families to engage in the arts together; Whereas Young Audiences of Rochester was established in January of 1962, and is upstate New York’s oldest and most comprehensive arts-in-education organization; Whereas with over 150 quality teaching artists and an array of unique programs, Young Audiences of Rochester serves 100,000 young people in urban, rural, and suburban settings annually; Whereas Young Audiences of Rochester celebrated its 50th anniversary in a merger with ArtPeace to widen the scope and impact of arts learning for young people; and Whereas the week of March 24, 2013, through March 30, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions which Young Audiences Arts for Learning programs have made in enriching the lives of students, teachers, volunteers, families, and communities and pays tribute to arts in education and its contribution to society; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role that arts in education plays in enriching the education of young people and enriching United States society as a whole.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 127 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 19, 2013 RESOLUTION Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty Eighth Congressional District of Texas.
That the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty Eighth Congressional District of Texas is dismissed.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 128 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2013 Mr. Hunter (for himself, Mr. Turner , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois , Mr. Peters of California , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Gibson , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania , Mr. Conaway , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Wittman , and Mr. Stivers ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
Whereas in Public Law 107–243 (H.J. Res 114 of the 107th Congress), the House of Representatives and the Senate authorized the President to use the United States Armed Forces as the President determined to be necessary and appropriate against Iraq; Whereas, on March 19, 2003, the United States Armed Forces began military operations in Iraq, with the objective of disarming and removing Saddam Hussein and his regime; Whereas, on April 9, 2003, with the removal of a statue of Saddam Hussein in Firdos Square in Baghdad by members of the United States Armed Forces and Iraqi civilians, the United States Armed Forces and coalition forces effectively neutralized the Iraqi Army just three weeks after ground operations began; Whereas, on July 22, 2003, after refusing to surrender, Saddam Hussein’s sons Uday Hussein and Qusay Hussein were killed in a firefight with members of the United States Armed Forces in Mosul; Whereas, on December 13, 2003, acting on information provided through coordinated intelligence activity, members of the United States Armed Forces captured Saddam Hussein in Tikrit; Whereas in 2004, in direct response to an insurgent uprising in Fallujah, approximately 15,000 members of the United States Armed Forces and coalition forces entered the insurgent stronghold and reclaimed the city; Whereas, on October 15, 2005, the new Constitution of Iraq was ratified and two months later the first election for the Iraqi Council of Representatives was facilitated; Whereas, on June 7, 2006, in a significant blow to the insurgent campaign, a United States Air Force airstrike near Baquba killed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq; Whereas, on January 10, 2007, with the number of members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq totaling approximately 140,000, a surge of 21,000 American troops was announced under the banner of A New Way Forward ; Whereas, on June 1, 2007, in what was called The Awakening , Sunni tribe members joined the United States Armed Forces and coalition forces in targeting militants in Anbar Province and other locations, leading to a significant decrease in insurgent violence; Whereas, on September 1, 2008, the United States Armed Forces in Anbar Province formally transferred security responsibilities to Iraqi forces; Whereas, on February 1, 2009, reductions in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq began; Whereas, on June 30, 2009, the United States Armed Forces withdrew from Baghdad and other cities in accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and the Government of Iraq; Whereas, on March 7, 2010, with the support of the United States Armed Forces and coalition forces, Iraqi parliamentary elections are held under the control of Iraqi security forces, with voter turnout registering above 60 percent; Whereas in September 2010, the remaining combat forces of the United States Armed Forces departed from Iraq, prompting the redesignation of the contingency operation from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn; Whereas, on December 18, 2011, all remaining members of the United States Armed Forces departed from Iraq; Whereas between March 2003 and December 2011, more than 1.5 million members of the United States Armed Forces served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; Whereas 4,486 members of the United States Armed Forces made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and more than 32,000 members of the United States Armed Forces were wounded during almost nine years of military operations in Iraq; Whereas four Medals of Honor, the highest United States award for military valor, were awarded for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; Whereas at least 327 Silver Stars, 21 Navy Crosses, and 15 Distinguished Service Crosses were awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; and Whereas March 19, 2013, is the 10th anniversary of the start of United States military operations in Iraq as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its gratitude to the more than 1.5 million members of the United States Armed Forces, from both the regular and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; (2) recognizes the success of the United States Armed Forces in operations against a dangerous and determined enemy; (3) recognizes the tremendous personal sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, many of whom were committed to multiple deployments away from loved ones, and the contributions of military families on the homefront; (4) pays tribute to the 4,486 members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn; and (5) commits itself to honoring the memory of these heroes for their courage and sacrifice.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 129 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2013 Mr. Long submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , 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 the Congress should not pass any legislation that would tax or confiscate personal savings accounts, including retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401k plans, certificates of deposit (CDs), or other personal savings to provide financial relief for private businesses.
Whereas the personal savings and retirement accounts of the American public are the personal property of their owners; Whereas personal savings and retirement accounts are used by millions of Americans to fund their retirement, their children’s education, their purchase of a family home, and other uses according to their pursuit of happiness; Whereas the United States Government should not abuse its power by substituting political priorities for the personal economic choices of millions of individual Americans; Whereas previous attempts to use taxpayer money to provide financial relief to troubled industries has failed to produce economic recovery and has undermined the American system of economic freedom; and Whereas the American system of economic freedom has given millions of ordinary people the opportunity to pursue economic success and their American dream: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should— (1) refrain from considering or adopting any legislation that would tax or confiscate any or all personal savings held by the American people, including retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401k plans, certificates of deposit (CDs), or other personal savings and assets; and (2) refrain from considering or adopting any legislation to provide financial relief to a private business or general sector of the American economy at taxpayer expense.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 130 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2013 Mr. Waxman (for himself, Mr. Roskam , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Honda , Mr. Mica , Ms. Speier , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Connolly , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Clarke , and Ms. Edwards ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.
Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas in 539 B.C.E., the Cyrus Cylinder, an ancient clay cylinder inscribed with a declaration in Babylonian cuneiform in the name of Cyrus, which was created following the Persian conquest of Babylon has, over the centuries, come to symbolize mankind’s first document on human rights; Whereas Cyrus II (also known as Cyrus the Great) of Persia is recognized for his achievements in human rights, politics, and religious tolerance, as well as his influence on future Eastern and Western civilizations; Whereas the policies of Cyrus toward minority religions are further documented in Babylonian texts and Jewish sources, and historical accounts; Whereas the Cyrus Cylinder has had significant impact on the respect for human rights that Iranian Americans believe in today; Whereas an exhibition will tour in the United States to celebrate the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of tolerance and respect for different peoples and different faiths; Whereas the Cyrus Cylinder exhibition will take place in Washington, DC, Houston, Texas, New York, New York, San Francisco, California, and Los Angeles, California; Whereas the launch of the Cyrus Cylinder exhibition coincides with the Nowruz holiday and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights; and Whereas the Cyrus Cylinder symbolizes the universal hopes and aspirations of all people for human rights and religious tolerance: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied by the Cyrus Cylinder; and (3) recognizes the tour of the Cyrus Cylinder throughout the United States.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 131 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Ms. Bass (for herself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Sires , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Keating , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McDermott , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Moran , Ms. Norton , Mr. Payne , Mr. Rush , Mr. Takano , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Honda , Ms. Edwards , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Cleaver , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Mr. Clyburn , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Watt , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Speier , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Hahn , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Moore , Mr. Ellison , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Scott of Virginia , Ms. Waters , and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.
Whereas since the 1990s, an estimated 5,000,000 people have died and more than 2,000,000 people have been displaced due to repeated cycles of conflict and atrocities, particularly those in North and South Kivu provinces; Whereas the United Nations and humanitarian groups have reported staggering rates of sexual violence indicating tens of thousands of cases perpetrated by the Congolese army and armed groups, including the M23 and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, which continue to operate with nearly total impunity; Whereas human rights defenders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been subject to intimidation and attack; Whereas the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s wealth of natural resources, including minerals and high-value wildlife products such as elephant ivory, have been a key driver of insurrection and violence, and the discovery and exploitation of oil could motivate further conflict; Whereas the deeply flawed November 2011 elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo laid bare significant political, economic, and social challenges; Whereas the Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to one of the world’s longest enduring and most expensive international peacekeeping operations; Whereas the November 20, 2012, seizure of the city of Goma by the M23 rebel group, despite bilateral and multilateral efforts to address longstanding humanitarian crises, forge lasting peace, and pursue security sector reform and accountability, demonstrates that the underlying causes of the recurring conflicts in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain unresolved; Whereas on November 15, 2012, the United Nations Group of Experts provided compelling evidence, in report findings corroborated by the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in testimony before the United States House of Representatives on December 11, 2012, and December 19, 2012, that the M23 crisis is fueled and exacerbated by the Government of Rwanda, including through Rwandan Government provision of significant military and logistical assistance, and of operational and political guidance and support, to the M23; and Whereas the United Nations and United States have imposed sanctions on the M23 and its leaders for human rights atrocities including rape, massacres, and the recruitment and physical and psychological torture of child soldiers: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) asserts that the region’s leaders and the international community should break the cycle of violence and impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding region and urgently address the root causes of the M23 conflict and previous crises; (2) calls on the signatories of the February 24, 2013, Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to abide by the provisions outlined in the framework agreement in addition to ensuring that those troops being re-integrated into the Congolese army are not those accused of human rights violations; (3) calls on governments of the Great Lakes region of Africa to respect the national security and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to immediately halt and prevent any and all forms of support to the M23 and other non-state armed groups, including any support provided by individuals independently of government policy; (4) recognizes the recent efforts by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to end the recruitment of children into the armed forces and demands the immediate cessation of the recruitment and exploitation of children by militias, and further calls on all armed groups to free children and other civilians held against their will; (5) calls on the Obama Administration, in close coordination with international and regional partners, to mobilize a comprehensive response to prevent further deterioration of regional peace and stability and to ensure that life-saving humanitarian assistance be unhindered and provided to populations in need, particularly displaced persons and conflict-affected communities; (6) acknowledges the good work of the United States Special Advisor on the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and finds that the challenges of helping to resolve the cycle of violence and impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires higher-level United States diplomatic and political engagement; (7) requests that Secretary of State John Kerry demonstrate the high-level concern that the United States attaches to ensuring stability and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by appointing a Special Envoy who will help lead the United States and international efforts to end the M23 conflict and secure permanent peace, stability, and safety for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; (8) calls on all nations to increase cooperation in order to cease the trade of illegal goods, including poached ivory and conflict minerals, that continues to fuel violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; (9) calls on the Obama Administration, including the Atrocities Prevention Board, in close coordination with international and regional partners, to develop and make actionable recommendations to address, prevent, and ensure accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses by all actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including by fully implementing sanctions outlined in section 1284 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, notwithstanding transactions that are customary, necessary, and incidental to the provision of critical, life-saving aid to civilian populations, and the policy goals set out under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006, introduced by then-Senator Barack Obama; (10) urges the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with close support from the international community, to investigate and prosecute those who have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, including those against women and children; (11) calls on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to meaningfully engage in electoral reforms, in addition to security sector reforms to prevent militia combatants, particularly M23 members, accused of abuses from integrating into the military, and to host inclusive inter-Congolese dialogues to address critical internal political issues and strengthen processes of state institution building in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; (12) urges the Obama Administration to address alleged support for militias operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from foreign governments or entities; (13) acknowledges the United Nations’ appointment of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa; and (14) urges the United Nations Security Council to lead efforts to reinforce and strengthen the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and its capacity to protect civilians, including preventing any future M23 advances on Goma, as evidenced by the temporary seizure of Goma and other areas, and to support measures to strengthen the ability of MONUSCO to help ensure peace and security in the future.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mr. Gutierrez , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Sires , Mr. Serrano , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Pierluisi , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Lee of California , and Mr. Honda ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
Whereas César Estrada Chávez was born on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Arizona; Whereas César Estrada Chávez spent his early years on a family farm; Whereas, at the age of 10, César Estrada Chávez joined the thousands of migrant farm workers laboring in fields and vineyards throughout the Southwest after a bank foreclosure resulted in the loss of the family farm; Whereas César Estrada Chávez, after attending more than 30 elementary and middle schools and achieving an eighth grade education, left school to work full-time as a farm worker to help support his family; Whereas, at the age of 17, César Estrada Chávez entered the United States Navy and served the United States with distinction for 2 years; Whereas, in 1948, César Estrada Chávez returned from military service to marry Helen Fabela, whom he had met while working in the vineyards of central California; Whereas César Estrada Chávez and Helen Fabela had 8 children; Whereas, as early as 1949, César Estrada Chávez was committed to organizing farm workers to campaign for safe and fair working conditions, reasonable wages, livable housing, and the outlawing of child labor; Whereas, in 1952, César Estrada Chávez joined the Community Service Organization, a prominent Latino civil rights group, and worked with the organization to coordinate voter registration drives and conduct campaigns against discrimination in east Los Angeles; Whereas César Estrada Chávez served as the national director of the Community Service Organization; Whereas, in 1962, César Estrada Chávez left the Community Service Organization to found the National Farm Workers Association, which eventually became the United Farm Workers of America; Whereas César Estrada Chávez was a strong believer in the principles of nonviolence practiced by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Whereas César Estrada Chávez effectively used peaceful tactics that included fasting for 25 days in 1968, 25 days in 1972, and 38 days in 1988, to call attention to the terrible working and living conditions of farm workers in the United States; Whereas, under the leadership of César Estrada Chávez, the United Farm Workers of America organized thousands of migrant farm workers to fight for fair wages, health care coverage, pension benefits, livable housing, and respect; Whereas, through his commitment to nonviolence, César Estrada Chávez brought dignity and respect to the organized farm workers and became an inspiration to and a resource for individuals engaged in human rights struggles throughout the world; Whereas the influence of César Estrada Chávez extends far beyond agriculture and provides inspiration for those working to better human rights, empower workers, and advance the American Dream, which includes all inhabitants of the United States; Whereas César Estrada Chávez died on April 23, 1993, at the age of 66 in San Luis, Arizona, only miles from his birthplace; Whereas more than 50,000 people attended the funeral services of César Estrada Chávez in Delano, California; Whereas César Estrada Chávez was laid to rest at the headquarters of the United Farm Workers of America, known as Nuestra Señora de La Paz, located in the Tehachapi Mountains in Keene, California; Whereas, since the death of César Estrada Chávez, schools, parks, streets, libraries, and other public facilities, as well as awards and scholarships, have been named in his honor; Whereas 10 States and dozens of communities across the United States honor the life and legacy of César Estrada Chávez on March 31st of each year; Whereas, during his lifetime, César Estrada Chávez was a recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Prize; Whereas, on August 8, 1994, César Estrada Chávez was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; Whereas President Barack Obama honored the life of service of César Estrada Chávez by proclaiming March 31, 2012, to be César Chávez Day ; Whereas, on October 8, 2012, President Barack Obama authorized the Secretary of the Interior to establish a César Estrada Chávez National Monument in Keene, California; and Whereas the United States should continue the efforts of César Estrada Chávez to ensure equality, justice, and dignity for all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the accomplishments and example of a great hero of the United States, César Estrada Chávez; (2) pledges to promote the legacy of César Estrada Chávez; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of César Estrada Chávez and to always remember his great rallying cry, ¡Sí, se puede! , which is Spanish for Yes, we can! .
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Levin , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Honda , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Payne , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Hastings of Florida , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 Commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs.
Whereas tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading fatal global infectious disease behind HIV/AIDS, claiming 3 people each minute and 1,400,000 lives each year; Whereas the global TB pandemic and the spread of drug-resistant TB present a persistent public health threat to the United States, and cases of drug-resistant TB in the United States have increased; Whereas TB treatment is long and arduous, ranging from 6 months to 2 years, and requires multiple medications, and the side effects of treatment for drug-resistant TB can include acute pain and hearing loss; Whereas periodic TB drug shortages have occurred in many countries, including the United States, because of insufficient production by manufacturers and supply chain problems; Whereas the first new drug to treat TB in the last 40 years was approved by the FDA in January 2013; Whereas diabetic patients are 3 times more likely to develop TB compared to those without diabetes; Whereas TB is the leading killer of people with HIV/AIDS in the developing world, more than 1,000 people infected with HIV die every day from tuberculosis, and there is also a critical need for new TB drugs that can safely be taken concurrently with antiretroviral therapy for HIV; Whereas health care workers are 2 to 3 times more likely to contract TB than the general population, yet protection from infection is inadequate in many countries; Whereas TB is an under-recognized problem in children and current pediatric treatments and diagnostics are inadequate; Whereas the disease can have devastating long-term health effects including deafness, blindness, and paralysis, even after cure; Whereas TB is the third leading killer of adult women, and the stigma associated with TB disproportionately affects women, often causing delays in seeking care and interfering with treatment adherence; Whereas breadwinners who become ill with TB are often too sick to work for weeks or months, which can lead to financial catastrophe for their families; Whereas the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that the resurgence of TB in the United States between 1985 and 1992 was caused by cuts in TB control funding and the spread of HIV/AIDS; Whereas the numbers of TB cases in the United States continue to decline; Whereas drug-resistant TB that appears resistant to all medication has been found in India and South Africa, and the United States has had more than 28 cases of Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XDR–TB) over the last decade, with 6 cases in 2011 alone; Whereas there are indications that drugs sold over the counter in pharmacies in several countries with poor national drug control systems may be fake or sub-standard; Whereas African-Americans are 8 times more likely to have TB than Caucasians, and significant disparities exist among other minorities in the United States, including Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanic-Americans; Whereas although drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines for TB exist, many are antiquated and are increasingly inadequate for controlling the global epidemic; Whereas the TB vaccine, BCG, provides some protection to children, but it has little or no efficacy in adults; Whereas progress has been made in vaccine research, with more than a dozen vaccine candidates in clinical trials; Whereas enactment of the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Comprehensive TB Elimination Act provided a historic United States commitment to the global eradication of TB, leading to the successful treatment of 4,500,000 new TB patients and 90,000 new multi-drug-resistant cases by 2013, while providing additional treatment through coordinated multilateral efforts; Whereas an estimated 20,000,000 people are alive today as a direct result of TB programs; Whereas a new, United States-developed diagnostic technology, called Xpert, is revolutionizing the TB response; Whereas TB-related deaths among people living with HIV in Africa have declined by 28 percent since 2004; Whereas the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides financial and technical assistance to nearly 32 highly burdened TB countries, supports the development of new diagnostic and treatment tools, and is authorized to support research to develop new vaccines to combat TB; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in partnership with States and territories of the United States, directs the national TB elimination program and essential national TB surveillance, technical assistance, and prevention activities and supports the development of new diagnostic, treatment, and prevention tools to combat TB; Whereas the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) supports programs to integrate the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of TB into HIV services, as well as programs to integrate HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment into TB programs; Whereas the National Institutes of Health, through its many institutes and centers, plays the leading role in basic and clinical research into the identification, treatment, and prevention of TB; Whereas the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria provides 90 percent of all international financing for TB programs worldwide and has supported the detection and treatment of 9,700,000 cases of TB; and Whereas March 24, 2013, is World Tuberculosis Day, commemorating the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis; (2) commends the progress made by United States-led anti-tuberculosis programs; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to global tuberculosis control made through the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 134 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mr. Hanna (for himself and Mr. Higgins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for its continuing acts of aggression, its expressed intent to break the July 10, 1953, Korean War Armistice Agreement, and for its repeated violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Whereas on December 12, 2012, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conducted a rocket launch using ballistic missile technology; Whereas the December 12, 2012, launch using ballistic missile technology was carried out in violation of United Nations Security Council 1718 (2006), and Resolution 1695 (2006), and 1874 (2009); Whereas on January 23, 2013, North Korea declared intent to no longer recognize the Six-Party Talks and the September 19, 2005, Joint Statement; Whereas North Korea vowed on January 23, 2013, to take physical actions to strengthen self-defense military capabilities including nuclear deterrence ; Whereas North Korea expressed on January 24, 2013, that they should settle accounts with the United States only with the gun barrel, not with words ; Whereas on February 12, 2013, a nuclear device was exploded through a nuclear test conducted by North Korea; Whereas the February 12, 2013, nuclear test conducted by North Korea is in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), and 2087 (2013); Whereas North Korea’s ballistic missile program poses a continuing and increasing threat to the national security, people, and allies of the United States within the Asia Pacific region and around the world; Whereas on March 7, 2013, North Korea threatened to exercise the right to a pre-emptive nuclear attack against the United States; Whereas North Korea has deliberately and consciously acted in violation of the July 10, 1953, Korean War Armistice Agreement; Whereas North Korea announced on March 11, 2013, its intention to treat the July 10, 1953, Korean War Armistice Agreement as scrapped completely ; and Whereas North Korea is a flagrant violator of human rights against its people: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for its— (A) deliberate continued violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions; (B) December 12, 2012, ballistic missile launch; (C) February 12, 2013, explosion of a nuclear device; and (D) threats and acts of provocation that aim to destabilize international security; (2) calls for North Korea to renounce any further acts of aggression and abide by the Korean War Armistice Agreement; (3) condemns North Korea for its acts of oppression against its people and their human liberties; (4) reaffirms the support of the United States to its strategic allies and its support of maintaining goals which promote the peace and international stability shared by the allies of the United States throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond; and (5) supports United Nations Security Council Resolution 2094 (2013), and calls on the United States Government and all responsible nations to apply all sanctions and obligations contained within United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1695 (2006), 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), and 2094 (2013).
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 135 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mrs. Lowey (for herself and Mr. Crenshaw ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.
Whereas United States leadership and investment has led to dramatic successes in global health, including the reduction of child mortality by 40 percent in the last 2 decades, the reduction of new HIV infections by 50 percent in 25 low and middle income countries, a decrease in deaths from malaria by 25 percent, and the halving of maternal mortality rates; Whereas strong health systems in developing countries, including a well-trained, equipped, and supported health workforce, and access to health care are vital for these successes to continue and to ensure that the United States investment in global health programs is effective and sustainable; Whereas nations with healthy populations are more likely to be productive, prosperous, and peaceful, while countries with poorer health are more prone to instability, conflict, and extremism; Whereas the 2010 United States National Security Strategy cites the need to strengthen health systems and invest in global health as key components to countering national security threats; Whereas frontline health workers are the first and often the only link to health care for millions of people living in the developing world, providing services where they are most needed, especially in remote and rural areas; Whereas frontline health workers include individuals serving in a range of capacities such as community health workers, midwives, local pharmacists, nurses, and doctors; Whereas the empowerment of women within the health workforce is critical to save lives; Whereas frontline health workers provide families with access to a range of simple, affordable, life-saving care to help prevent and treat infections, improve nutrition, increase coverage of vaccines, ensure healthy outcomes for mothers and newborns, and fight diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV, and encourage proper water, sanitation, and hygiene practices; Whereas the presence of trained and supported frontline health workers is key to the success of United States global health programs, including its efforts to achieve the global goals of ending preventable child deaths and fostering an AIDS-free generation; Whereas it can cost as little as $300 to train a frontline health worker in crucial life-saving skills, making investments in frontline health workers one of the most cost effective ways to save lives; Whereas partnerships with faith-based organizations and the private sector in training, equipping, and deploying frontline health workers have helped countries achieve progress on global health goals; Whereas according to the World Health Organization, there are 57 countries with critical health workforce shortages, most of which are in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, regions that also have the greatest share of the global disease burden and the highest number of preventable deaths; Whereas training frontline health workers helps to develop sustainable local capacity in a country because frontline health workers are drawn from the communities they serve and are less likely to migrate than higher skilled categories of health workers; Whereas the work of frontline health workers is particularly crucial during natural or complex emergency situations to save lives and to aid communities to recover, rebuild, and become self-reliant; Whereas the impact of investments in frontline health workers has been well documented, such as in Ethiopia where these investments led to a doubling of the rates of children who have been immunized, treated for pneumonia, and been given Vitamin A to prevent blindness, and in Afghanistan, where they have contributed to an almost fivefold increase of skilled midwives, which has led to an over 10-year gain in life expectancy for women; Whereas despite the key role of frontline health workers in improving health, advancing peace and security, and spurring economic growth, the World Health Organization estimates a shortage of at least 1,000,000 frontline health workers in the developing world; Whereas despite gains in access to health care, 1,000,000,000 of the world’s nearly 7,000,000,000 people have little or no access to basic health services; Whereas every day more than 20,000 children in the developing world perish, mostly from preventable causes, and 800 women die due to pregnancy complications, and every year millions of adults succumb to the ravages of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other treatable and preventable chronic diseases; and Whereas despite the importance of frontline health workers to successful implementation of United States global health programs and to improved health outcomes for those served by these programs, the United States does not have a comprehensive global health workforce strategy: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier, more secure, and more prosperous world; (2) commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world’s most vulnerable communities by training and supporting frontline health care workers; and (3) calls on all relevant Federal agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of State, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to develop a coordinated and comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy with concrete targets for increasing equitable access to qualified health workers in developing countries, particularly in underserved areas, with a strategic focus on frontline health workers.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 136 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Frelinghuysen , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Sherman , and Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Whereas the Ecumenical Patriarchate is the spiritual home of the world’s oldest and second largest Christian Church; Whereas within the 2,000-year-old Sacred See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the New Testament was codified and the Nicene Creed was created; Whereas Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is one of the world’s preeminent spiritual leaders and peacemakers representing over 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide; Whereas the disappearance of the See would mean the end of a crucial link between the Christian and the Muslim world since the continuing presence of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey is a living testimony of religious co-existence since 1453; Whereas the Ecumenical Patriarchate has a record of reaching out and working for peace and reconciliation amongst all faiths and has fostered dialogue among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; Whereas the Ecumenical Patriarchate co-sponsored the Peace and Tolerance Conference in Istanbul which issued the Bosphorus Declaration that stated, “A crime committed in the name of religion is a crime against religion.”; Whereas the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew stated in Brussels in 2004, The Ecumenical Patriarchate is a supranational ecclesiastical institution … which demonstrates religious tolerance as a beautiful reality. For we bear respect toward all of our humans, irrespective of their faith. Without any trace of fanaticism or discrimination on account of differences of religion, we coexist peacefully and in a spirit that honors each and every human being. ; Whereas the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has called for the admission of Turkey into the European Union because, … it may provide a concrete example and a powerful symbol of mutually beneficial cooperation between the western and Islamic worlds and put an end to the talk of the clash of civilizations. This in turn would be a true strengthening of Europe and the European ideals that converge with the values of the ‘pilgrims of the book’ spoken of by the current Prime Minister of Turkey. ; Whereas in 1993 the European Union defined the membership criteria for accession to the European Union at the Copenhagen European Council, obligating candidate countries to have achieved certain levels of reform, including stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, and respect for and protection of minorities; Whereas under the terms of the draft European Union Constitution, current, and prospective member states should have the goal of eliminating discrimination based on sex, race, color, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, or sexual orientation; Whereas the Turkish Constitution secures religious rights for all Turkish citizens; Whereas the Government of Turkey has failed to recognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s international status; Whereas the Government of Turkey has limited to Turkish nationals the candidates available to the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church for selection as the Ecumenical Patriarchate and reneged on its agreement to reopen the Theological School at Halki, thus impeding training for the Orthodox clergy in Turkey; Whereas the Government of Turkey has confiscated 75 percent of the Ecumenical Patriarchate properties and has placed a 42-percent retroactive tax on the Balukli Hospital of Istanbul which is operated by the Ecumenical Patriarchate; and Whereas the European Council has agreed to open accession negotiations with Turkey, conditional upon the continuation by Turkey of reform processes to increase protection and support for human rights and civil liberties: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) based on the goals set forth in the draft of the European Union Constitution, calls on Turkey to eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and immediately— (A) grant the Ecumenical Patriarchate appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (B) grant the Ecumenical Patriarchate the right to train clergy of all nationalities, not just Turkish nationals; and (C) respect human rights and property rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; (2) calls on Turkey to pledge to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights without compromise; (3) encourages Turkey to continue the achievement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) calls on Turkey to respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) expresses its view that Turkey must prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 137 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Mr. Pearce submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Rules and House Administration , 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 security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.
Whereas Members of Congress and congressional staff need greater interaction with constituents; Whereas constituents deserve better access to their Member of Congress; Whereas there are time restraints and high costs associated with constituent travel to Washington, DC, to meet with their Congressman; Whereas there are 535 Members of Congress who travel consistently between their district and Washington, DC; Whereas Members of Congress currently do most of their work from Washington, DC, and travel to their districts, some traveling significant distances; Whereas many congressional staffers do not spend time in the district for which they were hired to work, and are less in touch with the needs of constituents; Whereas the current constraints of Congress demand that Members of Congress are physically in Washington, DC, to conduct the duties of their job, which includes but is not limited to debating, voting, and participating in hearings; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as: electronic voting, video conferencing, secure telephones and internet connections, and biometric cyber security; Whereas there are security concerns associated with the entire Congress being physically located in a single place; Whereas concerns were raised after 9/11 about the possibility of future terrorist attacks on the Nation’s Capitol and the safety of the Members of Congress; Whereas government operating costs are far too high, and new, innovative savings must be found; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephones and internet connections; Whereas the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place; Whereas the need to find new ways to save taxpayer money by decreasing the operating cost of government; and Whereas the need for Members of Congress to maintain greater accountability to their constituents: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House of Representatives in a virtual setting; and (3) directs the Committee on House Administration to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in a virtual setting.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 138 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California (for herself, Mr. Peters of California , Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cohen , and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day .
Whereas the Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with the United States Armed Forces and South Vietnam; Whereas the United States became involved in Vietnam because policymakers in the United States believed that if South Vietnam fell to a Communist government then Communism would spread throughout the rest of Southeast Asia; Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961; Whereas as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin incidents on August 2, 1964, and August 4, 1964, Congress overwhelmingly passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, on August 7, 1964, which effectively handed over war-making powers to President Johnson until such time as peace and security had returned to Vietnam; Whereas in 1965, United States Armed Forces ground combat units arrived in Vietnam; Whereas by the end of 1965, there were 80,000 United States troops in Vietnam, and by 1969 a peak of approximately 543,000 troops was reached; Whereas on January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed, which required the release of all United States prisoners-of-war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam; Whereas on March 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; Whereas more than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives in Vietnam and more than 300,000 members of the Armed Forces were wounded; Whereas in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the District of Columbia to commemorate those members of the United States Armed Forces who died or were declared missing-in-action in Vietnam; Whereas the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States; Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War were caught upon their return home in the crossfire of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; Whereas the establishment of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day would be an appropriate way to honor those members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; and Whereas March 30, 2013, would be an appropriate day to establish as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam and the importance of helping Vietnam era veterans re-adjust to civilian life.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2013 Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself, Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Ross , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Crenshaw , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. Posey , Ms. Castor of Florida , and Mr. Diaz-Balart ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the life of the Honorable Larcenia J. Bullard.
Whereas former Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard passed away on March 16, 2013; Whereas Senator Bullard served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000 and in the Florida Senate from 2002 to 2012; Whereas Senator Bullard made history by becoming the first woman to represent the 118th District in the Florida House of Representatives; Whereas Senator Bullard was a strong advocate for her constituents, representing the families of South Florida with passion and integrity, standing up for the issues that she believed in and offering inspiration to many; Whereas Senator Bullard’s legislative accomplishments include the passage of the Good Samaritan Act, which strengthened protections for people who give reasonable assistance to others during an emergency, the State Facilities/Emergency Shelters Act, which authorized usage of additional State facilities as emergency shelters, and the Official State Pie Act, which designated the Key Lime Pie as the official pie of the State of Florida; Whereas Senator Bullard worked like a Trojan to help rebuild South Miami-Dade County following Hurricane Andrew; Whereas Senator Bullard made public service a tradition in her family; Whereas it is of historical significance that Senator Bullard’s husband, Edward, succeeded her in the House in 2000, and their son, Dwight, succeeded his father in the House in 2008 and his mother in the Senate in 2012; and Whereas Senator Bullard is survived by her husband and former State Representative Edward Bullard, son State Senator Dwight Bullard, son Vincent Brooker, daughter Edwina Bullard Simms, and grandchildren Myles Brooker, Vinicia Brooker, Mylicia Brooker, and Gavin Ethan Simms: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns the loss of Senator, mother, wife, and friend Larcenia J. Bullard; (2) sends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Bullard family; (3) pays tribute to Senator Bullard’s life and legacy; and (4) commends the Bullard family for their service to the South Florida community and the Nation.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 140 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 10, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.
That at any time after the 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. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, 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 Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except: (1) those received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII dated at least one day before the day of consideration of the amendment; and (2) pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so received may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or a designee and shall be considered as read if printed. 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. 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.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 141 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 9, 2013 RESOLUTION
That the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. That the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathies to the members of the family of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher and her countrymen. That the House of Representatives honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her life-long commitment to advancing freedom, liberty, and democracy and for her friendship to the United States of America. That the Secretary of State be requested to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That when the House adjourns today it do so as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 142 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mrs. Miller of Michigan (for herself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.
1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Harper. (2) Mr. Nugent. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Vargas.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 143 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Ms. Moore submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the school breakfast program.
Whereas participants in the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 include public, private, elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as rural, suburban, and urban schools; Whereas school breakfast programs were developed across the Nation in response to a simple problem, too many children were going to school without breakfast or without a nutritionally adequate breakfast; Whereas in the 2011 to 2012 school year, approximately 12,530,000 students in 89,666 schools participated in the school breakfast program on a typical day; Whereas in the 2011 to 2012 school year, approximately 10,500,000 low-income children in the United States consumed free or reduced price school breakfasts on an average school day; Whereas in the 2011 to 2012 school year, 91.2 percent of schools that participated in the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act also participated in the school breakfast program; Whereas for every 100 children receiving free and reduced price lunches, approximately 50.4 children receive free and reduced price breakfasts; Whereas in the 2011 to 2012 school year, 84 percent of school breakfasts served, were served to students who qualified for free or reduced priced meals; Whereas if 70 low-income children ate breakfast for every 100 children who ate lunch, an additional 4,100,000 low-income children would eat school breakfast; Whereas implementing or improving classroom breakfast programs has been shown to increase the participation of eligible students in breakfast consumption dramatically, doubling, and in some cases tripling numbers, as evidenced by research conducted in the States of Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin; Whereas making breakfast widely available through different venues or combinations, such as in the classroom after the morning bell, obtained as students exit a school bus, or outside the classroom, has been shown to lessen the stigma of receiving free or reduced price breakfasts, which often deters eligible students from obtaining traditional breakfasts in the cafeteria; Whereas providing free universal breakfasts, especially in the classroom, has been shown to significantly increase school breakfast participation rates and decrease absences and tardiness; Whereas studies have shown that access to nutritious meals under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program helps to create a strong learning environment for children and helps to improve the concentration of children in the classroom; Whereas providing breakfast in the classroom has been shown in several instances to improve attentiveness and academic performance, while reducing tardiness and disciplinary referrals; Whereas students who eat a complete breakfast have been shown to make fewer mistakes and work faster in math exercises than students who eat a partial breakfast; Whereas studies suggest that eating breakfast closer to classroom and test-taking time improves student performance on standardized tests relative to students who skip breakfast; Whereas studies show that students who skip breakfast are more likely to have difficulty distinguishing among similar images, show increased errors, and have slower memory recall; Whereas children who live in families that experience hunger have been shown to be more likely to have lower math scores, face an increased likelihood of repeating a grade, and receive more special education services; Whereas studies suggest that children who eat breakfast have more adequate nutrition and intake of nutrients, such as calcium, fiber, protein, and vitamins A, E, D, and B6; Whereas studies show that children who participate in school breakfast programs eat more fruits, drink more milk, and consume less saturated fat than children who do not eat breakfast; Whereas National School Breakfast Week is an annual occasion for everyone in the community to reflect on the importance and value of what breakfast in schools means for all children in the United States and is a time to renew the commitment to the idea that all children should be able to start the school day adequately fed and ready to learn; and Whereas March 4 through March 8, 2013, is National School Breakfast Week: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the overall positive impact of the program on the lives of low-income children and families, as well as the effect of the program on helping to improve the overall classroom performance of a child; (2) expresses support for States that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs in order to improve the test scores and grades of participating students; (3) encourages States to— (A) strengthen school breakfast programs by improving access for students and making it a part of the school day through alternative models like breakfast in the classroom; (B) work towards meeting the goal set by the Food Research and Action Center of 70 low-income children eating breakfast for every 100 low-income children eating lunch; (C) promote improvements in the nutritional quality of breakfasts served; and (D) inform students and parents of healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices; (4) recognizes that the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and amendments made by that Act provide low-income children with greater access to a nutritious breakfast nationwide; (5) recognizes all the partners that help make successful school breakfast programs including nonprofit and community organizations that work to increase awareness of, and access to, breakfast programs for low-income children; and (6) recognizes that National School Breakfast Week helps draw attention to the need for, and success of, the school breakfast program.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 144 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Mrs. Roby (for herself and Mr. Holding ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 2013 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month .
Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and prevent lung growth; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines congenital diaphragmatic hernia as a birth defect; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia occurs in 1 of every 2,500 births; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia affects approximately 1,600 babies each year in the United States; Whereas the majority of congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients have underdeveloped lungs or poor pulmonary function; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients often endure long-term complications, including pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary hypoplasia, asthma, gastrointestinal reflex, feeding disorders, and developmental delays; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors sometimes endure long-term mechanical ventilation dependency, skeletal malformations, supplemental oxygen dependency, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and hypoxic brain injury; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients have a survival rate ranging from 62 percent to 90 percent depending on the severity of the defect, the treatment available at delivery, and whether extracorporeal membrane oxygenation must be used; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia has affected more than 600,000 babies throughout the world since 2000; Whereas babies born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia endure extended hospital stays in intensive care with multiple surgeries; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia is as common a birth defect as spina bifida and cystic fibrosis; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia is diagnosed in utero in only 75 percent of cases; Whereas congenital diaphragmatic hernia is treated through mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines (commonly known as heart and lung bypass machines ) and surgical repair; Whereas patients often outgrow congenital diaphragmatic hernia surgical repair, leading to reherniation and requiring additional surgery; Whereas the occurrence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia does not discriminate based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status; Whereas the cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is unknown; Whereas the average hospital bill for a congenital diaphragmatic hernia patient is $500,000; Whereas the total annual cost of medical care for children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia in the United States is more than $800,000,000; and Whereas the month of April 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month ; (2) declares that steps should be taken to— (A) raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia; (B) inform minority populations in the United States about congenital diaphragmatic hernia; (C) disseminate information on the importance of good neonatal care for congenital diaphragmatic hernia patients; (D) promote good prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect congenital diaphragmatic hernia in utero; and (E) encourage research on congenital diaphragmatic hernia in order to discover its causes, develop treatments, and find a cure; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons to— (A) promote awareness of congenital diaphragmatic hernia; (B) take an active role in the fight against this devastating birth defect; and (C) observe National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 145 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Ms. Shea-Porter (for herself and Ms. Pingree of Maine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).
Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was first launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians; Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark , and approximately 220 miles off the coast of New England, U.S.S. Thresher began her final descent; Whereas U.S.S. Thresher was declared lost with all hands on April 10, 1963; Whereas in response to the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , the United States Navy instituted new regulations to ensure the health of the submariners and the safety of the submarines of the United States; Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now one of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard U.S.S. Thresher ; Whereas from the loss of U.S.S. Thresher , there arose in the institutions of higher education in the United States the ocean engineering curricula that enables the preeminence of the United States in submarine warfare; and Whereas the crew of U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the last full measure of devotion in service to the United States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher ; (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; and (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol , who are forever bound together by dedicated and honorable service to the United States of America.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 146 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 11, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.
That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–6, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 147 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Labrador , Mr. Waxman , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Harris , Mr. Meadows , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Aderholt , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Bachus , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Jones , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Fincher , Mr. Holt , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Huelskamp , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hultgren , Mr. Bentivolio , Mr. Pitts , Mr. Bridenstine , Mr. Neugebauer , Mr. Schock , Mr. Latta , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Burgess , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Scalise , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Olson , Mrs. Lummis , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Long , and Mr. Wolf ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.
Whereas Saeed Abedini has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the Government of Iran; Whereas Iran is a member of the United Nations and a signatory of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance ; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights lists Iran as one of the countries that remains a chronic and systematic violator of religious freedom; and Whereas in October 2012, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has stated that a wide range of human rights violations, including illegal limits on freedom of expression, failures of legal due process, attacks on freedom of religion, and the wrongful imprisonment of children: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini; (2) calls on the Government of Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (3) calls on the United States Government to work aggressively for the quick release of Saeed Abedini by designating additional Iranian officials, as appropriate, for human rights abuses pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Ellison , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Rangel , Ms. Norton , Mr. Payne , Mrs. Christensen , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Clay , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Hastings of Florida , Ms. Clarke , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Cummings , Ms. Waters , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Takano , Mr. Lewis , and Mr. Cicilline ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV AIDS Awareness Day.
Whereas more than 30 years into the epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the United States more than 1,100,000 people are living with HIV, and every year approximately 50,000 people acquire HIV; Whereas 1 in 4 new HIV infections occurs among young people between the ages of 13 and 24, accounting for 1,000 new cases every month; Whereas 60 percent of HIV positive youth do not know they carry the HIV virus; Whereas there are approximately 76,400 young people living with HIV; Whereas African-American youth bear a disproportionate burden of the epidemic, representing 60 percent of new infections in young people; Whereas new HIV infections among 13- to 29-year-old African-American men who have sex with men (MSM) increased 48 percent from 2006 through 2009; Whereas the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), is the only Federal program supporting HIV prevention for adolescents in schools; Whereas the Nation’s largest Federal program dedicated to providing care and treatment for people living with HIV was named after Ryan White, a teenager from Indiana who helped educate a Nation about HIV and AIDS in the 1980s; Whereas the Ryan White Part D Program is one of the national efforts to link HIV positive youth to medical care and support services; Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes many provisions that benefit young people and help achieve the goal of an AIDS-free generation, including funding for sex education to help ensure that every young person in the United States is educated about HIV/AIDS, a prohibition against denying people living with HIV access to health care, HIV testing for women without a co-pay, and expanded access to Medicaid which will help more HIV-positive youth receive care; and Whereas April 10 of each year is now recognized as National Youth HIV AIDS Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV AIDS Awareness Day; (2) encourages State and local governments, including their public health agencies, education agencies, schools, and media organizations to recognize and support such a day; (3) promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs both in and out of schools as a tool to ensure that all people in the United States are educated about HIV, as called for in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (4) urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing, and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible; (5) commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and school-based health centers that are providing youth-friendly, effective, prevention, treatment, care, and support services to young people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS; (6) recognizes the importance of interventions that address young people’s structural barriers to living healthy lives, including accessible health care, safe and inclusive schools and communities, family acceptance, secure housing, excellent education, employment and legal protections, and poverty reduction initiatives; and (7) prioritizes youth leadership and development in order to ensure youth involvement in decisions which impact their health and well-being as well as advance a pipeline for the next generation of HIV/AIDS doctors, advocates, educators, researchers, and other professionals, as a necessary means to achieving an AIDS-free generation.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 149 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mr. King of New York , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Whereas Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurological disease in the United States; Whereas there is inadequate comprehensive data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease; Whereas it is estimated that the disease affects 500,000 to 1,500,000 people in the United States and the prevalence will more than double by 2040; Whereas there are millions of people in the United States who are caregivers, family members, and friends greatly impacted by Parkinson’s disease every day; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson’s disease is $14,400,000,000 including indirect costs to patients and family members of $6,300,000,000 each year; Whereas although research suggests the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; Whereas there is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson’s disease, and the rate of misdiagnosis can be high; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and include tremors, slowness of movement, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, speaking, rigidity, cognitive impairment, dementia, mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety) constipation, skin problems, and sleep difficulties; Whereas there is no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease; Whereas medications mask some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for a limited amount of time each day, often with dose-limiting side effects, and ultimately lose their effectiveness, leaving the person unable to move, speak, or swallow; Whereas increased education and research are needed to find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and, ultimately, an effective treatment or cure for Parkinson’s disease; and Whereas April would be an appropriate month to designate as Parkinson’s Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, and eventually, a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the people living with Parkinson’s who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of State, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of people in the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 150 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2013 Mr. Radel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles for becoming the first 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 4th Round in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Whereas, on March 22, 2012, the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, in their second season of NCAA Division I postseason eligibility, upset the Georgetown University Hoyas 78–68; Whereas, on March 24, 2012, the Eagles defeated the San Diego State University Aztecs 81–71; Whereas in each win the Eagles pulled away with scoring runs of 21–2 versus Georgetown and 17–0 over the Aztecs; Whereas Sherwood Brown and Bernard Thompson combined for 87 points and Brett Comer had 24 assists across the two games; Whereas Coach Andy Enfield has lived up to his promise to not wait to win; Whereas senior Eddie Murray, juniors Nate Hicks, Christophe Varidel, Jamail Jones, and Chase Fieler, sophomores Eric McKnight, Filip Cvjeticanin, and Marcus Blake, and freshmen Alexander Bessig, Leonard Livingston, Jr., and Dajuan Graf have also contributed greatly; Whereas in matching their next opponent, the University of Florida, the Eagles became the second team to win their first two postseason games; Whereas their exciting dunks and alley-oops have electrified fans and earned Fort Myers the nickname Dunk City ; Whereas the chicken dance celebration is innovative and entertaining; Whereas even the announcers have begun to cheer for this exceptional group of players; Whereas the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles have inspired a Nation and brought the spotlight to a great school in Southwest Florida while making history: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives congratulates the Florida Gulf Coast University on its first two postseason victories and becoming the first 15th seeded team to reach the Sweet 16 round in the Division I NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 151 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2013 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Rahall , and Mr. McKinley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood.
Whereas 2013 marks 150 years since the United States admitted West Virginia as the 35th State in the Union; Whereas the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood is a truly momentous occasion that allows all West Virginians to reflect on the State’s proud heritage and bright future; Whereas the territory that is now the State of West Virginia was originally part of the Commonwealth of Virginia; Whereas, on May 23, 1861, Virginia voters ratified the Secession Ordinance to leave the United States and join the Confederacy; Whereas in June 1861, a group of pro-union Virginians met in Wheeling, West Virginia, in what became known as the Second Wheeling Convention; Whereas the Second Wheeling Convention declared all State offices in Virginia vacant, and all acts of the General Assembly to be null and void by virtue of its attempt to force the people of Virginia to separate from and wage war against the government of the United States and against citizens of neighboring states[.] ; Whereas the Second Wheeling Convention created the Restored Government of Virginia that sought to rebuild ties with the Union; Whereas, on October 24, 1861, residents of the area that is now West Virginia voted to approve West Virginia statehood; Whereas President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation on April 20, 1863, during the heat of the Civil War, admitting West Virginia to the Union; Whereas West Virginia formally joined the Union on June 20, 1863; and Whereas President Lincoln recognized the importance of West Virginia’s admission to the Union by writing [T]he admission of the new state, turns that much slave soil to free; and thus, is a certain, and irrevocable encroachment upon the cause of the rebellion. The division of a State is dreaded as a precedent. But a measure made expedient by a war, is no precedent for times of peace. It is said that the admission of West Virginia, is secession, and tolerated only because it is our secession. Well, if we call it by that name, there is still difference enough between secession against the constitution, and secession in favor of the constitution. I believe the admission of West Virginia into the Union is expedient. : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood; and (2) encourages all West Virginians to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities on this historic occasion.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 152 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 11, 2013 Mr. Michaud (for himself and Mr. Harper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Celebrating the anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 , commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
Whereas October 10, 2013, marks the 51th anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq. ), which authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage and assist States in conducting a program of forestry research; Whereas the Act was named for the two primary, bipartisan sponsors of the Act, Representative Clifford G. McIntire of Maine and Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi, who recognized that research in forestry is the driving force behind progress in developing and utilizing the Nation’s forests ; Whereas the Act recognized that forestry research would be more effective nationwide if efforts among State colleges and universities were partnered with and more closely coordinated with forestry research activities carried out by the Federal Government; Whereas Congressman McIntire and Senator Stennis stated a clear intent to address the important need for increased numbers of highly trained forestry scientists and other research professionals in the United States; Whereas the Act has provided base funding throughout five decades to create and strengthen research and training capacity in forestry at State-supported colleges and universities; Whereas funds provided through the Act at State-supported colleges and universities are highly leveraged with non-Federal funds; Whereas university-based forestry research has provided an accumulated wealth of science-based knowledge, skills, and technologies that have been critical for sustaining the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests in the United States; Whereas funding provided through the Act for forestry research at State-supported colleges and universities has provided significant graduate student support for the more than 50 years, resulting in the award of 8,500 master’s degrees and 2,600 doctoral degrees; and Whereas the State-supported colleges and universities receiving funds through the Act conduct forestry research in each State and in four territories of the United States, and disseminate the results of such research locally, regionally, nationally, and globally for the betterment of local communities, the Nation, and the world: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87–788 , commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act ( 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq. ); (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe and celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; and (3) affirms the continuing importance and vitality of the State-supported colleges and universities conducting forestry research and training supported by the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 153 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Franks of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Stockman , Mr. Bonner , Mr. Coble , Mr. Pitts , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Shimkus , Mr. Campbell , Mr. Fleming , Mr. Westmoreland , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Williams , Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Carter , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Schweikert , and Mr. Issa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a Bill for raising Revenue that did not originate in the House of Representatives.
Whereas article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution provides that, All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; Whereas, on June 28, 2012, a majority of the United States Supreme Court held that the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 cannot be upheld as an exercise of Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause but was within Congress’s power to tax ; Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 was originally introduced in the United States Congress by its sponsor as the Senate health care bill in the form of a Senate Amendment to H.R. 3590, which had passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 416–0 as the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 ; Whereas there is ample evidence that the sponsors of the Senate health care bill not only contemplated the possibility of substantial excess revenues, but explicitly announced on its Senate introduction that, This bill will cut the deficit by $130 billion ; Whereas section 1563 of the Senate amended H.R. 3590 explicitly stated that it was the Sense of the Senate [that] this Act will reduce the Federal deficit between 2010 and 2019 , and this Act will continue to reduce budget deficits after 2019. ; and Whereas the Senate health care bill that the President ultimately signed as H.R. 3590 contains 17 numbered Revenue Provisions , none of which are germane to the subject matter of the original H.R. 3590, and nothing else in the Senate health care bill was germane to the subject matter of H.R. 3590: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 was a Bill for raising Revenue as those words were intended to be understood in article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution; and (2) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 did not originate in the House of Representatives.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 154 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Bera of California (for himself and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of April 15, 2013, through April 21, 2013, as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.
Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in every 4 deaths; Whereas this year it is estimated that more than 1,660,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 580,000 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas complex and interrelated factors contribute to the observed disparities in cancer incidence and death among racial, ethnic, and underserved groups; Whereas African-American women have the highest death rates for breast cancer of all racial and ethnic groups and are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than White women; Whereas colorectal cancer continues to kill a disproportionate number of African-Americans each year; Whereas colorectal cancer mortality rates among African-American men and women are about 44 percent higher than in White men and women; Whereas more Hispanics in the United States die from cancer each year than from any other cause; Whereas Hispanic Americans have higher rates of cancers related to infections (stomach, liver, and cervix) and are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease when treatment may be more difficult; Whereas Asian/Pacific Islander men and women have lower evidence-based cancer screening utilization compared to White men and women; Whereas Asian/Pacific Islander men are twice as likely to die from stomach cancer as compared to the non-Hispanic White population, and Asian/Pacific Islander women are 2.7 times as likely to die from the same disease; Whereas American Indian/Alaska Native men were almost twice as likely to have stomach and liver cancer as compared to non-Hispanic White men; Whereas American Indian/Alaska Native women are 2.8 times more likely to have, and almost twice as likely to die from liver cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic White women; Whereas this year, cancer will claim the lives of more than 250,000 women in the United States; Whereas breast cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women; Whereas in the United States, it is estimated that 230,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and approximately 40,000 women will die from the disease; Whereas public awareness and educational campaigns on cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the week of April each year; Whereas April 15, 2013, through April 21, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week; and Whereas continued research and educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 155 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Rush submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term undocumented instead of the term illegal when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.
Whereas the term(s) or phrase undocumented immigrant, non citizen, or people here in violation of the immigration laws should be used instead of illegal alien when referring to persons who reside in the United States without proper documentation; Whereas there are an estimated eleven million people residing in the United States without legal permission, the acts of these people may be illegal but they themselves are not illegal; Whereas the use of the term is included in Public Law 104–208, Division C Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ; Whereas the term illegal alien may cause negative sentiments toward the targeted population, it is our responsibility to encourage a national dialogue that is respectful of humanity and frame a debate that is productive and free of terms that label a person's status as illegal or creates a negative connotation and ill will towards that person; Whereas all parties have expressed a desire for comprehensive immigration reform; Whereas the use of the term has caused delay in the negotiations of immigration reform; and Whereas it would give us the opportunity to move forward in the process of revising United States immigration laws with a universal term: Now, therefore, be it
That— (1) Members of the House of Representatives no longer use the term Illegal Immigrant because no human being is illegal; (2) human beings need to be central in immigration discussions in order to move toward a more civilized and humane tone in public discourse and policies on immigration; and (3) foreign nationals, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigrant without papers and immigrant seeking status are examples of terms we can use that do not dehumanize people. We can all stop unintentionally fueling racial profiling and violence directed toward immigrants, when we drop the word illegal when discussing a human being.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 156 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Ms. Jackson Lee (for herself and Mr. Grimm ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should delay implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List that do not enhance the protection of passengers, and for other purposes.
Whereas the terrorists who attacked the United States of America on September 11, 2001, were able to threaten and overpower crew members and pilots on commercial airplanes in order to gain access to the cockpits reportedly used box cutters, small knives, or razor blades; Whereas in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to assume control of the civilian aircraft security functions of the Federal Aviation Administration and is currently tasked with providing security for the Nation’s airports, maintaining a security force to screen all commercial airline passengers and baggage, and working with the transportation, law enforcement, and intelligence communities to ensure safety; Whereas every day, the TSA processes an average of 1.7 million passengers at more than 450 airports across the Nation and in 2012, 637,582,122 passengers relied on TSA screening to ensure that they safely reached their destinations; Whereas on March 5, 2013, the Transportation Security Administration publicly announced its intention to permit passengers, effective April 25, 2013, to bring previously banned items in their carry-on baggage when boarding flights; Whereas prohibited items that would be permitted effective that date include items that are potentially dangerous to passengers, flight attendants, pilots, and Federal air marshals, and include hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, golf clubs, and, more alarmingly, small knives; Whereas on April 9, 2013, the Nation was reminded of the terrible harm that small knives can inflict on victims when a mass stabbing occurred on the campus of Lone Star College in Houston, Texas, during which the suspect used a razor utility knife and caused injuries, including lacerations of the face and neck, to 14 people; Whereas the TSA’s decision to allow these items was made without a formal engagement process and without the consultation of members of the Homeland Security Committee or its Subcommittee on Transportation Security, the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, or the various stakeholders in the air transit industry that will be directly affected by this change; Whereas the American public, air travel industry stakeholders, and Federal air marshals have expressed strong disapproval of the impending Prohibited Items List changes, and their lives and well-being would be placed in jeopardy as a result of the changes; and Whereas the $1,270,000,000 in estimated sequestration cuts currently in effect at the TSA exposes the agency to vulnerabilities and facing increased security risks due to potential furloughs, hiring freezes, and layoffs of critical personnel, including transportation security officers and Federal air marshals, as well as the elimination of the Crew Member Self Defense Training Program: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the House of Representatives disapproves of the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to modify the prohibited items list, set to take effect on April 25, 2013, that would allow passengers to bring small knives in their carry-on baggage; and (2) the Transportation Security Administration’s implementation of those changes to its Prohibited Items List should be delayed indefinitely until such time that the agency conducts a formal engagement process involving all of the affected stakeholders and has meaningful consultations with affected air travel industry stakeholders, including flight attendants.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Lewis , Ms. Speier , and Mr. Crowley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Sikh community’s celebration of Vaisakhi.
Whereas Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of South Asia over five centuries ago and introduced to the United States in the 19th century; Whereas Sikhism is the fifth largest world religion with approximately 25 million adherents from diverse backgrounds throughout the world, including 500,000 adherents in the United States; Whereas Sikhs in the United States pursue diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the United States, including service as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Vaisakhi is one of the most religiously significant days in Sikh history, commemorating the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; Whereas the Sikh religion is based on a belief in one God and the equality of all human beings; and Whereas the celebration of Vaisakhi includes performing Seva (selfless service), such as providing free meals to all visitors to Sikh Gurdwaras (Houses of Worship): Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives wishes the Sikh American community a joyous Vaisakhi.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Ms. Hahn (for herself, Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Sires , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Farenthold , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Vargas , and Mr. Poe of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.
Whereas ports play a vital role in the United States economy; Whereas ports impact lives in every Congressional District in the United States by creating jobs, economic growth, and opportunity; Whereas the United States is served by more than 350 commercial sea and river ports that support 3,200 cargo and passenger handling facilities; Whereas each day, United States ports move both imports and exports totaling some $3.8 billion worth of goods through all 50 States and territories; Whereas deep-draft ports move 99.4 percent of overseas cargo volume by weight and 64.1 percent of trade by value; Whereas ports move 1.4 billion tons worth of goods and generate $3.95 trillion in international trade; Whereas between 2001 and 2020, total freight moved through United States ports will increase by 50 percent; Whereas trucks and rail move goods across the United States and contribute to the national economy; Whereas more than 1 billion tons of domestic goods are transported via water each year; Whereas ports generated $23.3 billion in United States Custom duty, accounting for 70 percent of all United States Custom duties collected; Whereas international trade moving through ports accounts for 11 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States; Whereas port activity generates over $200 billion in Federal, State, and local tax revenue; Whereas ports support jobs for more than 13.3 million people in the United States nationwide; Whereas for every $1 billion in exports shipped through ports, 15,000 United States jobs are created; Whereas business activity related to seaports contributes $3.15 trillion to the United States economy; Whereas the cruise line industry contributed $35.85 billion to the United States economy and created nearly 330,000 jobs in the United States that generated $15.2 billion in wages in 2010; Whereas United States ports account for 75 percent of cruise embarkations worldwide; and Whereas 79 percent of cruise-related expenditures are made with businesses, including airlines, travel agents, and ship maintenance and refurbishers, throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States; (2) urges the President, Federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport-related infrastructure; (3) affirms the longstanding Federal partnership with ports as it relates to improvements to port-related infrastructure and its commitment to ensuring the safety of the United States ports and the communities in which they are located; and (4) expresses its gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 12, 2013 Mr. Heck of Nevada submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
Whereas there are currently more than 100,000 osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medical students in the United States; Whereas osteopathic physicians have made significant contributions to the United States health care system since the founding of osteopathic medicine by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., in 1874; Whereas osteopathic physicians have treated United States presidents, Olympic athletes, contributed to the fight against AIDS and the fight for civil rights, and served on national health care panels; Whereas osteopathic physicians are fully licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas of medicine, including surgery; Whereas osteopathic physicians are trained to consider the health of the whole person and use their hands to help diagnose and treat their patients; Whereas osteopathic physicians and medical students in the United States are dedicated to improving the health of their communities through education and awareness-based efforts, as well as by delivering quality health services; Whereas the citizens of the United States recognize the need for osteopathic physicians who are committed to bringing attention to improving the health of people in the United States, regardless of age, income level, or ethnicity; and Whereas the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Osteopathic Medicine Week: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Osteopathic Medicine Week.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2013 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Peters of Michigan , Mr. Flores , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Carney , Mr. Coffman , Mr. Barber , Mr. Delaney , Mr. Himes , Mr. Polis , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Terry , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Gerlach , Mr. Benishek , Mr. Yoder , and Mr. Lance ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs.
1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution . 2. Requiring committee hearings on gao investigative reports Clause 2 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (f) Within 90 calendar days after the Comptroller General transmits each annual report to Congress identifying programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the Government pursuant to section 21 of the joint resolution of February 12, 2010, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt ( Public Law 111–139 ), each standing committee (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any such program or agency covered by that report shall conduct hearings on the recommendations for consolidation and elimination of such program or agency. .
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 161 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2013 Mr. Rogers of Kentucky (for himself, Mr. Keating , Mr. Wolf , Mr. Rahall , Mr. Grimm , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Tierney , and Mr. Aderholt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration should encourage the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs.
Whereas when abuse-deterrent formulations of a drug have been developed, approved, and recognized as effective by the Food and Drug Administration, the approval and marketing of generic versions that do not have abuse-deterrent features are likely to prevent achievement of the public health purposes of the efforts to develop such abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Food and Drug Administration have for many years strongly encouraged manufacturers of opioid drug products to develop abuse-deterrent formulations designed to prevent or discourage the abuse or misuse of those products; Whereas in response, several opioid drug manufacturers have developed abuse-deterrent formulations; Whereas helping to reduce the level of abuse of opioid drug products is dependent on the widespread adoption of new technologies and approaches to the safer formulation of these drugs; Whereas the Commissioner of Food and Drugs has acknowledged that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority under current law to require generic versions of products that have been formulated or reformulated with abuse-deterrent features to have comparable features; and Whereas fourteen Members of Congress in a bipartisan coalition have cosponsored the Stop Tampering with Prescription Pills (STOPP) Act, which would similarly promote abuse-deterrent technologies in addictive painkillers: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration should exercise its acknowledged authority to— (1) refuse to approve generic versions of non-abuse-deterrent opioid products that have been replaced in the market with abuse-deterrent formulations; and (2) require generic versions of abuse-deterrent opioid products to be formulated with comparable abuse-deterrent features.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 162 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 16, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Rothfus.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 163 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 16, 2013 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Ms. Kelly of Illinois (to rank immediately after Ms. Duckworth). Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Kelly of Illinois.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 164 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 17, 2013 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
That at any time after the 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. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, 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 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 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 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 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 113–7. 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 the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 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. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, the amendment specified in section 3 shall be in order as though printed as the last amendment in House Report 113–41 if offered by Representative McCaul of Texas or his designee. That amendment shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. 3. The amendment referred to in section 2 is as follows: After section 1, insert the following new section (and renumber subsequent sections accordingly): 2. Federal Government coordination with respect to cybersecurity (a) Coordinated activities The Federal Government shall conduct cybersecurity activities to provide shared situational awareness that enables integrated operational actions to protect, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. (b) Coordinated information sharing (1) Designation of coordinating entity for cyber threat information The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Homeland Security as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, except as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to the procedures established under paragraph (4). (2) Designation of a coordinating entity for cybersecurity crimes The President shall designate an entity within the Department of Justice as the civilian Federal entity to receive cyber threat information related to cybersecurity crimes that is shared by a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, subject to the procedures under paragraph (4). (3) Sharing by coordinating entities The entities designated under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall share cyber threat information shared with such entities in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, consistent with the procedures established under paragraphs (4) and (5). (4) Procedures Each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, shall establish procedures to— (A) ensure that cyber threat information shared with departments or agencies of the Federal Government in accordance with such section 1104(b) is also shared with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government with a national security mission in real time; (B) ensure the distribution to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government of cyber threat information in real time; and (C) facilitate information sharing, interaction, and collaboration among and between the Federal Government; State, local, tribal, and territorial governments; and cybersecurity providers and self-protected entities. (5) Privacy and civil liberties (A) Policies and procedures The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government in accordance with section 1104(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. Such policies and procedures shall, consistent with the need to protect systems and networks from cyber threats and mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner— (i) minimize the impact on privacy and civil liberties; (ii) reasonably limit the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of cyber threat information associated with specific persons that is not necessary to protect systems or networks from cyber threats or mitigate cyber threats in a timely manner; (iii) include requirements to safeguard non-publicly available cyber threat information that may be used to identify specific persons from unauthorized access or acquisition; (iv) protect the confidentiality of cyber threat information associated with specific persons to the greatest extent practicable; and (v) not delay or impede the flow of cyber threat information necessary to defend against or mitigate a cyber threat. (B) Submission to Congress The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall, consistent with the need to protect sources and methods, jointly submit to Congress the policies and procedures required under subparagraph (A) and any updates to such policies and procedures. (C) Implementation The head of each department or agency of the Federal Government receiving cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such section 1104(b) shall— (i) implement the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A); and (ii) promptly notify the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, and the appropriate congressional committees of any significant violations of such policies and procedures. (D) Oversight The Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly establish a program to monitor and oversee compliance with the policies and procedures established under subparagraph (A). (6) Information sharing relationships Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (A) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Defense and an entity that is part of the defense industrial base; (B) alter existing information-sharing relationships between a cybersecurity provider, protected entity, or self-protected entity and the Federal Government; (C) prohibit the sharing of cyber threat information directly with a department or agency of the Federal Government for criminal investigative purposes related to crimes described in section 1104(c)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act; or (D) alter existing agreements or prohibit new agreements with respect to the sharing of cyber threat information between the Department of Treasury and an entity that is part of the financial services sector. (7) Technical assistance (A) Discussions and assistance Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any department or agency of the Federal Government from engaging in formal or informal technical discussion regarding cyber threat information with a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity or from providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats at the request of such a provider or such an entity. (B) Coordination Any department or agency of the Federal Government engaging in an activity referred to in subparagraph (A) shall coordinate such activity with the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) and share all significant information resulting from such activity with such entity and all other appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (C) Sharing by designated entity Consistent with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (5), the entity of the Department of Homeland Security designated under paragraph (1) shall share with all appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government all significant information resulting from— (i) formal or informal technical discussions between such entity of the Department of Homeland Security and a cybersecurity provider or self-protected entity about cyber threat information; or (ii) any technical assistance such entity of the Department of Homeland Security provides to such cybersecurity provider or such self-protected entity to address vulnerabilities or mitigate threats. (c) Reports on information sharing (1) Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security report The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, and the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, shall annually submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a review of the use of information shared with the Federal Government under subsection (b) of section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act, including— (A) a review of the use by the Federal Government of such information for a purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose; (B) a review of the type of information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection; (C) a review of the actions taken by the Federal Government based on such information; (D) appropriate metrics to determine the impact of the sharing of such information with the Federal Government on privacy and civil liberties, if any; (E) a list of the departments or agencies receiving such information; (F) a review of the sharing of such information within the Federal Government to identify inappropriate stovepiping of shared information; and (G) any recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security for improvements or modifications to the authorities under such section. (2) Privacy and civil liberties officers report The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, and the senior privacy and civil liberties officer of each department or agency of the Federal Government that receives cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government under such subsection (b), shall annually and jointly submit to Congress a report assessing the privacy and civil liberties impact of the activities conducted by the Federal Government under such section 1104. Such report shall include any recommendations the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer consider appropriate to minimize or mitigate the privacy and civil liberties impact of the sharing of cyber threat information under such section 1104. (3) Form Each report required under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. (2) Cyber threat information, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity crimes, cybersecurity provider, cybersecurity purpose, and self-protected entity The terms cyber threat information , cyber threat intelligence , cybersecurity crimes , cybersecurity provider , cybersecurity purpose , and self-protected entity have the meaning given those terms in section 1104 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 3(a) of this Act. (3) Intelligence community The term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 401a(4) ). (4) Shared situational awareness The term shared situational awareness means an environment where cyber threat information is shared in real time between all designated Federal cyber operations centers to provide actionable information about all known cyber threats. . Page 5, strike line 6 and all that follows through page 6, line 7. Page 7, beginning on line 17, strike by the department or agency of the Federal Government receiving such cyber threat information . Page 13, strike line 13 and all that follows through page 15, line 23. Page 17, strike line 15 and all that follows through page 19, line 19.
Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 16, 2013 Ms. Slaughter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals of Golf Day in America and congratulating the communities of Pittsford and Rochester, New York, which are hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association Championships in 2013.
Whereas April 16, 2013, is celebrated as Golf Day in America; Whereas New York State continues to grow every year as a premier destination for golfers from across the world seeking the chance to play some of its challenging golf courses; Whereas the Rochester area in New York State will host two of the biggest championships in men’s and women’s professional golf during the summer of 2013; Whereas Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York, will host the Wegmans Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Championship June 3–9, 2013; Whereas Locust Hill Country Club has played host to the LPGA Championship for over 35 years, beginning in 1977; Whereas the LPGA will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the Wegmans LPGA Championship to benefit the United Way’s Graduation is the Goal program which aids evidence-based programs that show promise in delivering on the Graduation is the Goal mission; Whereas the LPGA has distributed proceeds from the tournament to over 15 local United Way agencies, including the Rochester Hearing and Speech Center, Girl Scouts of Western New York, Family Resource Centers of Crestwood Children’s Center, Urban League, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club; Whereas Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, will host the 95th Professional Golf Association (PGA) Championship August 8–11, 2013; Whereas Oak Hill Country Club has earned a reputation as one of the elite golf courses in New York State, as well as around the world, by hosting 10 professional and amateur tournaments since 1949, the only course to hold such a distinction; Whereas the PGA is supporting local charities and helping community organizations in conjunction with Oak Hill and its partners during the PGA Championship, including supporting more than 80 charities, conducting a youth clinic, founding Reach for the Green, and committing $75,000 to enable Rochester City School District children to attend college; Whereas the PGA and its partners have created the H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, a 5-week program designed to introduce veterans with disabilities to the game of golf to enhance their mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being; and Whereas LPGA and PGA tournaments bolster local economies as well as promote the game of golf, which will contribute more than $1 billion dollars to the overall New York State economy, support over 50,000 jobs across the many areas of the golf industry, including over 1,100 golf-related businesses in the State, and generates millions of dollars in hospitality and tourism from non-local spectators visiting the greater Rochester area: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Golf Day in America; (2) congratulates the communities of Pittsford and Rochester, New York, which are hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association Championships in 2013; and (3) recognizes the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the Professional Golf Association, and the communities of Pittsford and Rochester for their dedication to the region and their support of the local economy.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Latham (for himself, Mr. Cole , Mr. Duffy , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Hanna , Mr. King of Iowa , and Mr. Nugent ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
Whereas to make up for budgetary shortfalls, foreign governments have proposed to subject a one-time tax or fee on individual deposit accounts in financial institutions in their countries; Whereas such proposals have incited public panic and raised concerns that large numbers of bank customers may withdraw funds from their depository institutions rapidly and simultaneously, also known as bank runs ; Whereas such proposals have resulted in temporary capital restrictions and bank closures in fear of prolonged bank runs; Whereas such proposals have resulted in bank customers unable to withdraw funds during normal bank operating hours; Whereas federally insured deposit accounts help maintain public confidence in the U.S. financial system; Whereas such a tax or fee would have a destabilizing effect on American families, businesses, and the overall U.S. financial system; and Whereas a financial transaction tax or fee also would be detrimental to average investors in towns all across America, suppress business activity, and harm the U.S. economy from Main Street to Wall Street: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives condemns any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 167 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Hanna , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Payne , Mr. Simpson , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Neal , Mr. Holt , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , and Mr. Walz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the future of our Nation’s children; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week , held during May 6, 2013, through May 10, 2013, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week .
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 168 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2013 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Tierney , Mr. Capuano , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Keating ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.
Whereas the two bombings that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, April 15, 2013, during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon represent a terrible tragedy and horrific act of terrorism against the people of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States mourn for those persons who lost their lives or were wounded in the attacks; Whereas police, firefighters, National Guard personnel, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders acted promptly and heroically in responding to the attacks, thereby helping to prevent additional losses of life; Whereas the full resources of the Federal, State, and local governments are being brought to bear to investigate these attacks and to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice; Whereas the citizens of Massachusetts are a resilient people and will recover from this tragedy; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of the previous acts of terrorism that have occurred in the United States and will always stand together as one people: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the senseless attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, April 15, 2013; (2) offers sympathy and condolences to the victims’ families; (3) sends thoughts and prayers for those persons who are recovering from injuries; (4) honors the heroic efforts of medical personnel who are tirelessly providing care for the victims of this horrific act of violence; (5) admires the courage of first responders and the many citizen heroes who aided the injured and tended to the community; (6) commits to providing all necessary resources to law enforcement officials who are investigating the terrorist attacks; (7) commits to working together as united Americans to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators of the attacks to justice; and (8) recognizes that the city of Boston, the people of Massachusetts, and all Americans will rise up from this tragedy and stand together as patriots.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 169 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Clay (for himself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
Whereas in 2009 and 2011, the United States Chess Federation awarded Saint Louis, Missouri, the title of Chess City of the Year and in 2010, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was named Chess Club of the Year ; Whereas Saint Louis has hosted the United States Championship and United States Women's Championship each of the past 4 years (2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012) and the United States Junior Closed Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012, the 3 most prestigious, invite-only chess tournaments in the Nation; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis opened its doors in July of 2008, and since Saint Louis has become widely recognized as the chess center of the Nation; Whereas chess promotes problem-solving, higher-level thinking skills, and improved self-esteem; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis brings the educational benefits of chess to thousands of students in over 100 schools and community centers across the greater Saint Louis area, targeting more than 3,300 students from 2011 to 2012; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers free classes and lectures, weekly tournaments, private lessons, summer camps, and field trips to expose the benefits of chess to every school-aged child; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis provides instructors, equipment, and curricula to after school programs in the Saint Louis Community; Whereas the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis offers a Coaching Program to create a sustainable network of participating after-school chess programs; and Whereas Saint Louis is the hub of chess activity for developing chess skills for students across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the National Chess Capital ; (2) honors the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as the thought-leader in chess education in the United States; and (3) encourages the National Chess Capital to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school children.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 170 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Diaz-Balart (for himself, Mr. Campbell , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Petri , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Holding , Mr. Hall , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Sensenbrenner , Mr. Faleomavaega , Ms. Ros-Lehtinen , Mr. McIntyre , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Griffith of Virginia , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , and Mr. Poe of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.
Whereas the Falkland Islands held a referendum on March 10, 2013, and March 11, 2013, to determine whether they wish to retain their status as a British Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Whereas the Falkland Islands, supervised under an International Observer Mission, have voted 99.8 percent in favor of retaining their British Overseas Territory Status; Whereas the Falkland Islands have the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine their own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders; (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory; and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the future of the Falkland Islands.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 171 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2013 Mr. Higgins (for himself, Mr. Engel , Mr. Collins of New York , Mr. Stockman , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Israel , Mr. Owens , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Faleomavaega , Ms. Bass , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Whereas John Granville was a Fulbright Scholar and Peace Corps volunteer who became a career diplomat for the United States Agency for International Development; Whereas in 2007, John Granville was working in the Republic of the Sudan to facilitate free elections in the war-torn country; Whereas on January 1, 2008, John Granville and his driver Abdel Rahman Abbas were brutally murdered by Islamic extremists in Khartoum, Sudan; Whereas on June 24, 2009, four men, Abdelraouf Abu Zaid Mohamed Hamza, Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, Abdelbasit Alhaj Alhasan Haj Hamad, and Mohanad Osman Yousif Mohamed, were convicted for their involvement in the plotting and execution of the assassination; Whereas on June 10, 2010, these four men escaped prison in Sudan through the aid of Mubarak Mustafa; Whereas two of the four men, Haj Hamad, and Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, remain at-large; Whereas the President of Sudan granted a pardon to Mubarak Mustafa; Whereas the United States Department of State has issued a strong condemnation of the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa; and Whereas the United States Department of State has authorized a $5,000,000 payment through their Rewards for Justice Program for information that leads to the capture of either of the escaped prisoners: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the Government of the Republic of the Sudan’s pardon of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville to escape imprisonment; and (2) calls on the United States Department of State to continue to list Sudan on the state sponsors of terrorism list until such time as the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville are apprehended and the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa is repealed.
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IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 172 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2013 Mr. Hinojosa (for himself, Mr. Stivers , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Cartwright , and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month .
Whereas personal financial literacy is essential to ensure that individuals are prepared to make informed financial choices so that they can become successful heads of household, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders; Whereas financial education is the first line of defense against financial fraud and securing a prosperous future; Whereas according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, at least 28.3 percent of households in the United States, or close to 33,000,000 households with approximately 66,000,000 adults, are unbanked or underbanked and, subsequently, have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services; Whereas almost 55.3 percent of Black households, and 48.7 percent of Hispanic households are either unbanked or underbanked; Whereas according to the 2012 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 42 percent of adults in the United States, gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance; Whereas according to the United States courts figures on bankruptcy filings, personal bankruptcy filings reached over 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, more than 1,400,000 in 2011, and more than 1,200,000 in 2012; Whereas the 2012 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that only 14 percent of workers were very confident about having enough money for a comfortable retirement, up only 1 percent point from the previous year, a sharp decline in worker confidence from the 27 percent of workers who were very confident in 2007; Whereas according to the 2012 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, less than half of workers (42 percent) in the United States have tried to calculate how much they need to save for retirement; Whereas according to a 2012 Flow of Funds report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, household debt stood at $12,800,000,000,000 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012; Whereas according to the 2012 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 33 percent, or more than 77,000,000 adults, admit to not paying all of their bills on time, a dramatic increase from 28 percent or 64,000,000 adults in 2011; Whereas according to the 2012 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, only 43 percent of adults keep close track of their spending, and more than 22 percent of adults do not know how much they spend on food, housing, and entertainment, and do not monitor their overall spending; Whereas according to the 2012 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 39 percent of adults in the United States, report that they have no savings, and only 2 in 5 adults are saying they are saving less in 2012 than the year before, the proportion of adults who have savings has declined from 67 percent in 2010 to 64 percent in 2011 down to 59 percent in 2012; Whereas according to the seventh Council for Economic Education biennial Survey of the States 2011: Economic, Personal Finance, and Entrepreneurship Education in Our Nation’s Schools, only 22 States require students to take an economics course as a high school graduation requirement, and only 16 States require the testing of student knowledge in economics; Whereas according to the seventh Council for Economic Education biennial Survey of the States 2011: Economic, Personal Finance, and Entrepreneurship Education in Our Nation’s Schools, only 12 States require students to take a personal finance course either independently or as part of an economics course as a high school graduation requirement; Whereas according to the 2013 Girl Scout Research Institute’s report, Having It All: Girls & Financial Literacy , 90 percent of girls say it is important to learn how to manage money but just 12 percent say they feel confident in making financial decisions; Whereas expanding access to the mainstream financial system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure options for managing finances and building wealth; Whereas quality personal financial education is essential to ensure that individuals are prepared to manage money, credit, and debt, and to become responsible workers, heads of households, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and citizens; Whereas increased financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an increasingly complex economy; Whereas a greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth; Whereas in 2003, Congress found it important to coordinate Federal financial literacy efforts and formulate a national strategy; and Whereas in light of that finding, Congress passed the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act, establishing the Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month , to raise public awareness about— (A) the importance of personal financial education in the United States; and (B) the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances; and (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to support the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month with appropriate programs and activities.
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