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   1. PT128 — 12/21/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of The Common Council of Syracuse, NY, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 36-R 2018, urging Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman John Katko to take the necessary actions to ensure that the Violence Against Women Act is reauthorized with all necessary funding; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2. 1. PT128 — House Judiciary — 12/21/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of The Common Council of Syracuse, NY, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 36-R 2018, urging Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman John Katko to take the necessary actions to ensure that the Violence Against Women Act is reauthorized with all necessary funding; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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   2. PT127 — 12/19/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation by Congress that would mandate that the ruling of any Judge(s) or Justice(s) of any Federal Court or smaller panel thereof--in order to be deemed valid--be formally prepared, and made available to the public, in written format, complete with signature(s), and never be deemed valid if solely and exclusively delivered only verbally by the Judge(s) or the Justice(s); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
4. 2. PT127 — House Judiciary — 12/19/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation by Congress that would mandate that the ruling of any Judge(s) or Justice(s) of any Federal Court or smaller panel thereof--in order to be deemed valid--be formally prepared, and made available to the public, in written format, complete with signature(s), and never be deemed valid if solely and exclusively delivered only verbally by the Judge(s) or the Justice(s); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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   3. PT126 — 12/06/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting that Congress enact legislation which would clarify existing Federal law so that a Foreigner who seeks Asylum in the United States may not be granted such Asylum if that Alien entered the United States at a location other than a designated port of entry or has been convicted of violating any law of the United States or that of any particular state; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6. 3. PT126 — House Judiciary — 12/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting that Congress enact legislation which would clarify existing Federal law so that a Foreigner who seeks Asylum in the United States may not be granted such Asylum if that Alien entered the United States at a location other than a designated port of entry or has been convicted of violating any law of the United States or that of any particular state; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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   4. PT125 — 11/30/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would reduce the length of a regular term of a United States Senator from six years to four years; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
8. 4. PT125 — House Judiciary — 11/30/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would reduce the length of a regular term of a United States Senator from six years to four years; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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   5. PT124 — 11/06/2018 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation to amend Section 31 of U.S.C. 5103 so as to universally require the acceptance of government-produced United States currency throughout the United States as legal tender for all debts public and private and stipulating that a refusal to accept cash - not exceeding the amount actually due and not involving more than 50 coins - as payment shall extinguish the debt.; to the Committee on Financial Services.
10. 5. PT124 — House Financial Services — 11/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation to amend Section 31 of U.S.C. 5103 so as to universally require the acceptance of government-produced United States currency throughout the United States as legal tender for all debts public and private and stipulating that a refusal to accept cash - not exceeding the amount actually due and not involving more than 50 coins - as payment shall extinguish the debt.; to the Committee on Financial Services.
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    6. PT123 — 10/26/2018 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting that Congress enact legislation that would uniformly mandate the immediate termination of the national security clearance of any person who has fully and completely ceased to occupy a position within the Federal Government - or within a corporation conducting business with the Federal Government or within a State or lower level of American government, or within the government of a foreign nation - that requires the holding of such a security clearance; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
12. 6. PT123 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 10/26/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting that Congress enact legislation that would uniformly mandate the immediate termination of the national security clearance of any person who has fully and completely ceased to occupy a position within the Federal Government - or within a corporation conducting business with the Federal Government or within a State or lower level of American government, or within the government of a foreign nation - that requires the holding of such a security clearance; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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    7. PT122 — 10/02/2018 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation to levy a 10 percent tax upon remittances made by aliens within the United States to recipients in foreign nations--excluding payment for the lawful purchase of goods or services--and to utilize the proceeds of such tax for construction and maintenance of breach-resistant physical barriers between the United States and nations with which the United States shares land borders.; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
14. 7. PT122 — House Ways and Means — 10/02/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to requesting the enactment of legislation to levy a 10 percent tax upon remittances made by aliens within the United States to recipients in foreign nations--excluding payment for the lawful purchase of goods or services--and to utilize the proceeds of such tax for construction and maintenance of breach-resistant physical barriers between the United States and nations with which the United States shares land borders.; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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    8. PT121 — 09/06/2018 — House Foreign Affairs — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to cease the appropriation of United States Federal Government funds for financial aid to foreign nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
16. 8. PT121 — House Foreign Affairs — 09/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to cease the appropriation of United States Federal Government funds for financial aid to foreign nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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    9. PT120 — 09/04/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Council of Gautier, Mississippi, relative to Resolution Number 043-2018, requesting the Mississippi legislature to amend the applicable sales tax laws and use tax laws to provide that 18.5 percent of the sales tax collected from internet interstate sales shall be paid to the municipalities as currently provided for in-state sales; and for related purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
18. 9. PT120 — House Judiciary — 09/04/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Council of Gautier, Mississippi, relative to Resolution Number 043-2018, requesting the Mississippi legislature to amend the applicable sales tax laws and use tax laws to provide that 18.5 percent of the sales tax collected from internet interstate sales shall be paid to the municipalities as currently provided for in-state sales; and for related purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    10. PT119 — 08/07/2018 — House Appropriations — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to appropriate sufficient funding for the complete construction of breach-resistant physical barriers between the United States, and foreign nations with which the United States shares land borders, so as to obstruct persons seeking to enter the United States in violation of the laws of the United States; to the Committee on Appropriations.
20. 10. PT119 — House Appropriations — 08/07/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to appropriate sufficient funding for the complete construction of breach-resistant physical barriers between the United States, and foreign nations with which the United States shares land borders, so as to obstruct persons seeking to enter the United States in violation of the laws of the United States; to the Committee on Appropriations.
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    11. PT118 — 07/23/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would require a candidate for, or an incumbent of, the United States House of Representatives, from a State having multiple members of the House, to actually reside within the particular congressional district for which he or she is a candidate or an incumbent; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
22. 11. PT118 — House Judiciary — 07/23/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would require a candidate for, or an incumbent of, the United States House of Representatives, from a State having multiple members of the House, to actually reside within the particular congressional district for which he or she is a candidate or an incumbent; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    12. PT117 — 07/12/2018 — House Ethics — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to recommending that the United States House of Representatives censure Representative Maxine Waters of California for publicly urging businesses to refuse service to - and for openly inciting harassment of - officials and staff within President Donald Trump's administration; to the Committee on Ethics.
24. 12. PT117 — House Ethics — 07/12/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to recommending that the United States House of Representatives censure Representative Maxine Waters of California for publicly urging businesses to refuse service to - and for openly inciting harassment of - officials and staff within President Donald Trump's administration; to the Committee on Ethics.
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    13. PT116 — 07/06/2018 — House Small Business — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Common Council of Syracuse, NY, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 17-R 2018, expressing support of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act of 2018; to the Committee on Small Business.
26. 13. PT116 — House Small Business — 07/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Common Council of Syracuse, NY, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 17-R 2018, expressing support of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act of 2018; to the Committee on Small Business.
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    14. PT115 — 07/06/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of New York, NY, relative to Resolution No. 222, calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign S. 2203/H.R. 4734, known as the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment of Act of 2017", which prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
28. 14. PT115 — House Judiciary — 07/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of New York, NY, relative to Resolution No. 222, calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign S. 2203/H.R. 4734, known as the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment of Act of 2017", which prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    15. PT114 — 07/06/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County, MS, relative to a resolution supporting continued and increased exploration and production of the Gulf of Mexico, and urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to finalize a 2019-2024 National OCS Program that maintains and expands access to Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
30. 15. PT114 — House Natural Resources — 07/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County, MS, relative to a resolution supporting continued and increased exploration and production of the Gulf of Mexico, and urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to finalize a 2019-2024 National OCS Program that maintains and expands access to Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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    16. PT113 — 07/06/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Council of the County of Maui, HI, relative to Resolution No. 18-89, urging the United States Congress to support the gun control policies promoted by March for Our Lives; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
32. 16. PT113 — House Judiciary — 07/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Council of the County of Maui, HI, relative to Resolution No. 18-89, urging the United States Congress to support the gun control policies promoted by March for Our Lives; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    17. PT112 — 07/03/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would deny entry into the United States by persons claiming to seek asylum, unless such persons offer incontrovertible proof that their lives are genuinely in immediate danger; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
34. 17. PT112 — House Judiciary — 07/03/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would deny entry into the United States by persons claiming to seek asylum, unless such persons offer incontrovertible proof that their lives are genuinely in immediate danger; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    18. PT111 — 06/19/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would prohibit a President of the United States from pardoning himself or herself for any high crime or misdemeanor that he or she might have committed; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
36. 18. PT111 — House Judiciary — 06/19/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V, that would prohibit a President of the United States from pardoning himself or herself for any high crime or misdemeanor that he or she might have committed; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    19. PT110 — 06/12/2018 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the State of Illinois, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1088, urging Congress to enact tax incentives that would encourage rail carriers to utilize natural gas powered locomotives and grow LNG infrastructure; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
38. 19. PT110 — House Ways and Means — 06/12/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the State of Illinois, relative to Senate Resolution No. 1088, urging Congress to enact tax incentives that would encourage rail carriers to utilize natural gas powered locomotives and grow LNG infrastructure; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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    20. PT109 — 06/12/2018 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, relative to expressing opposition to the entirety of H.R. 5082, the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018; to the Committee on Financial Services.
40. 20. PT109 — House Financial Services — 06/12/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, relative to expressing opposition to the entirety of H.R. 5082, the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018; to the Committee on Financial Services.
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    21. PT108 — 06/12/2018 — House Agriculture — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 28, expressing the firm and unequivocal repudiation and opposition of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to HR 4202 of the United States House of Representatives that proposes the application of the "Animal Welfare Act" to United States territories and, consequently, prohibits cockfights in Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Agriculture.
42. 21. PT108 — House Agriculture — 06/12/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 28, expressing the firm and unequivocal repudiation and opposition of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to HR 4202 of the United States House of Representatives that proposes the application of the "Animal Welfare Act" to United States territories and, consequently, prohibits cockfights in Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Agriculture.
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    22. PT107 — 06/06/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the County Council of Prince George's County, MD, relative to Resolution No. CR-24-2018, declaring the Prince George's County Council's opposition to the proposal to transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from the National Park Service; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
44. 22. PT107 — House Natural Resources — 06/06/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the County Council of Prince George's County, MD, relative to Resolution No. CR-24-2018, declaring the Prince George's County Council's opposition to the proposal to transfer the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from the National Park Service; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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    23. PT106 — 06/05/2018 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Oberlin, OH City Council, relative to Resolution No. R18-04 CMS, calling on the U.S. Congress to introduce and then pass a carbon fee and dividend legislation and declaring an emergency; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
46. 23. PT106 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 06/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Oberlin, OH City Council, relative to Resolution No. R18-04 CMS, calling on the U.S. Congress to introduce and then pass a carbon fee and dividend legislation and declaring an emergency; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
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    24. PT105 — 06/05/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to remonstrating against the enactment of any legislation by Congress which would offer amnesty, forgiveness, or a path to citizenship, to any person who is not a citizen of the United States and who is physically within the United States in violation of the laws of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
48. 24. PT105 — House Judiciary — 06/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to remonstrating against the enactment of any legislation by Congress which would offer amnesty, forgiveness, or a path to citizenship, to any person who is not a citizen of the United States and who is physically within the United States in violation of the laws of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    25. PT104 — 05/25/2018 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, relative to Council Resolution No. 22-484, the "Sense of the Council in Opposition to Concealed Carry Reciprocity Resolution of 2018"; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
50. 25. PT104 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 05/25/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, relative to Council Resolution No. 22-484, the "Sense of the Council in Opposition to Concealed Carry Reciprocity Resolution of 2018"; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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    26. PT103 — 05/09/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Electors of La Crosse, Wisconsin, relative to a resolution supporting a Constitutional Amendment seeking to reclaim democracy from the expansion of corporate personhood rights and the corrupting influence of unregulated political contributions and spending.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
52. 26. PT103 — House Judiciary — 05/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Electors of La Crosse, Wisconsin, relative to a resolution supporting a Constitutional Amendment seeking to reclaim democracy from the expansion of corporate personhood rights and the corrupting influence of unregulated political contributions and spending.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    27. PT102 — 05/09/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of South Portland, Maine, relative to Resolve #22-17/18, opposing any plan or legislation that would open the coast of Maine to offshore drilling for gas and oil; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
54. 27. PT102 — House Natural Resources — 05/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of South Portland, Maine, relative to Resolve #22-17/18, opposing any plan or legislation that would open the coast of Maine to offshore drilling for gas and oil; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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    28. PT101 — 05/09/2018 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution No. 2018-032, expressing opposition to the addition of a question regarding citizenship being added to the 2020 United States Census questionnaire; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
56. 28. PT101 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 05/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution No. 2018-032, expressing opposition to the addition of a question regarding citizenship being added to the 2020 United States Census questionnaire; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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    29. PT100 — 05/08/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Rockland County, New York, relative to Resolution No. 151 of 2018, urging the United States Senate to Pass S. 994 - the "Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
58. 29. PT100 — House Judiciary — 05/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Rockland County, New York, relative to Resolution No. 151 of 2018, urging the United States Senate to Pass S. 994 - the "Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    30. PT99 — 05/08/2018 — House Armed Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Rockland County, New York, relative to Resolution No. 153 of 2018, urging the United States House of Representatives to Pass H.R. 4663 - the "Know Your Vets Act"; to the Committee on Armed Services.
60. 30. PT99 — House Armed Services — 05/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Rockland County, New York, relative to Resolution No. 153 of 2018, urging the United States House of Representatives to Pass H.R. 4663 - the "Know Your Vets Act"; to the Committee on Armed Services.
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    31. PT98 — 05/03/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would provide for a same-day nationwide popular referendum, within the several states, as the exclusive means of ratifying future federal constitutional amendments, with an approval threshold requirement of a simple majority of the vote cast in not less than three-fifths of the geographic districts which comprise the United States House of Representatives; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
62. 31. PT98 — House Judiciary — 05/03/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would provide for a same-day nationwide popular referendum, within the several states, as the exclusive means of ratifying future federal constitutional amendments, with an approval threshold requirement of a simple majority of the vote cast in not less than three-fifths of the geographic districts which comprise the United States House of Representatives; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    32. PT97 — 04/13/2018 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of The Common Council of the city of Syracuse, NY, relative to Resolution No. 6-R 2018, urging the Federal Government to pass legislation in support of a national revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend in order to help slow climate change; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
64. 32. PT97 — House Ways and Means — 04/13/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of The Common Council of the city of Syracuse, NY, relative to Resolution No. 6-R 2018, urging the Federal Government to pass legislation in support of a national revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend in order to help slow climate change; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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    33. PT96 — 04/12/2018 — House Armed Services and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Safety Harbor Florida, relative to Resolution No. 2018-05, opposing assault rifles being in the hands of individuals and calling upon the United States House of Representatives to pass the necessary legislation to protect Floridians by restricting the sale of assault weapons to the military and law enforcement; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and the Judiciary.
66. 33. PT96 — House Armed Services and 1 more committee — 04/12/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Safety Harbor Florida, relative to Resolution No. 2018-05, opposing assault rifles being in the hands of individuals and calling upon the United States House of Representatives to pass the necessary legislation to protect Floridians by restricting the sale of assault weapons to the military and law enforcement; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and the Judiciary.
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    34. PT95 — 04/10/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town Council of Highland, IN, relative to Resolution No. 2018-15, communicating the Sense of the Town Council Regarding Common Sense Gun Safety Laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
68. 34. PT95 — House Judiciary — 04/10/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town Council of Highland, IN, relative to Resolution No. 2018-15, communicating the Sense of the Town Council Regarding Common Sense Gun Safety Laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    35. PT94 — 04/09/2018 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of the City of Miramar, FL, relative to Resolution No. 18-66, supporting full appropriation of state and local housing trust funds for affordable housing; and urging the Florida Legislature and the Florida Governor to fully appropriate state and local housing trust funds; and providing for an effective date; to the Committee on Financial Services.
70. 35. PT94 — House Financial Services — 04/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of the City of Miramar, FL, relative to Resolution No. 18-66, supporting full appropriation of state and local housing trust funds for affordable housing; and urging the Florida Legislature and the Florida Governor to fully appropriate state and local housing trust funds; and providing for an effective date; to the Committee on Financial Services.
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    36. PT93 — 04/05/2018 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would exempt from Federal income taxation pension disbursements, totaling less than $80,000 annually, made to retirees of state and local governments; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
72. 36. PT93 — House Ways and Means — 04/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would exempt from Federal income taxation pension disbursements, totaling less than $80,000 annually, made to retirees of state and local governments; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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    37. PT92 — 04/05/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Miami, Florida City Commission, relative to Resolution No. R-18-0076, urging the United States Congress to pass House of Representatives Bill 3999 or similar legislation to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of "bump stocks" and similar firearm components or accessories; urging Congress and the Florida legislature to pass legislation that would hold unethical gun dealers accountable; and urging the Federal and state governments to conduct or sponsor research into "smart" gun safety technology; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
74. 37. PT92 — House Judiciary — 04/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Miami, Florida City Commission, relative to Resolution No. R-18-0076, urging the United States Congress to pass House of Representatives Bill 3999 or similar legislation to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of "bump stocks" and similar firearm components or accessories; urging Congress and the Florida legislature to pass legislation that would hold unethical gun dealers accountable; and urging the Federal and state governments to conduct or sponsor research into "smart" gun safety technology; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    38. PT91 — 04/05/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the New Orleans, LA, City Council, relative to Resolution No. R-18-69, strongly opposing H.R. 38 and S. 446 and any other attempts to undermine Louisiana state laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
76. 38. PT91 — House Judiciary — 04/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the New Orleans, LA, City Council, relative to Resolution No. R-18-69, strongly opposing H.R. 38 and S. 446 and any other attempts to undermine Louisiana state laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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    39. PT90 — 04/05/2018 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of North Carrollton, MS, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen, relative to a petition in support of recognition of Rev. Billy Graham by setting of a national holiday to remember him; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
78. 39. PT90 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 04/05/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of North Carrollton, MS, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen, relative to a petition in support of recognition of Rev. Billy Graham by setting of a national holiday to remember him; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
79. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    40. PT89 — 03/19/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of city Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 64-2018, calling on the Ohio General Assembly to enact a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons, ammunition magazines in excess of ten rounds, and modifications that simulate automated fire such as bump stocks and trigger cranks; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
80. 40. PT89 — House Judiciary — 03/19/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of city Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 64-2018, calling on the Ohio General Assembly to enact a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons, ammunition magazines in excess of ten rounds, and modifications that simulate automated fire such as bump stocks and trigger cranks; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
81. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    41. PT88 — 03/09/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Council of Gautier, Mississippi, relative to Resolution Number 008-2018, supporting continued and increased exploration and production of the Gulf of Mexico, and urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to finalize a 2019-2024 National OCS Program that maintains and expands access to Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
82. 41. PT88 — House Natural Resources — 03/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Council of Gautier, Mississippi, relative to Resolution Number 008-2018, supporting continued and increased exploration and production of the Gulf of Mexico, and urging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to finalize a 2019-2024 National OCS Program that maintains and expands access to Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
83. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    42. PT87 — 03/09/2018 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Erie County, New York, relative to a resolution, declaring strong support for Senator Charles Schumer's efforts to include additional federal funding in the forthcoming federal budget bill to help address the opioid epidemic in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
84. 42. PT87 — House Energy and Commerce — 03/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Erie County, New York, relative to a resolution, declaring strong support for Senator Charles Schumer's efforts to include additional federal funding in the forthcoming federal budget bill to help address the opioid epidemic in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
85. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    43. PT86 — 03/09/2018 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Erie County, New York, relative to a resolution, urging both Chambers of Congress to work together to fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and in doing so upholding their civic commitment to protect and safeguard our nation's children from sickness and illness; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
86. 43. PT86 — House Energy and Commerce — 03/09/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Legislature of Erie County, New York, relative to a resolution, urging both Chambers of Congress to work together to fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and in doing so upholding their civic commitment to protect and safeguard our nation's children from sickness and illness; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
87. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    44. PT85 — 03/08/2018 — House Natural Resources and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the House of Representatives of the 20th Northern Marianas, Commonwealth Legislature, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 20-8, to support the passage of S. 2325, the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Work Force Act; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and the Judiciary.
88. 44. PT85 — House Natural Resources and 1 more committee — 03/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the House of Representatives of the 20th Northern Marianas, Commonwealth Legislature, relative to House Joint Resolution No. 20-8, to support the passage of S. 2325, the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Work Force Act; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources and the Judiciary.
89. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    45. PT84 — 03/08/2018 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would guarantee retirees of state governments, and retirees of local governments, full receipt of Social Security benefits if, while employed in state or local government, those retirees made full payments into the Social Security Trust Fund, via Social Security payroll taxes on their employment earnings, and that would cease the appropriation of excess funds for any purposes unrelated to the Social Security program, including intra-governmental debt; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
90. 45. PT84 — House Ways and Means — 03/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would guarantee retirees of state governments, and retirees of local governments, full receipt of Social Security benefits if, while employed in state or local government, those retirees made full payments into the Social Security Trust Fund, via Social Security payroll taxes on their employment earnings, and that would cease the appropriation of excess funds for any purposes unrelated to the Social Security program, including intra-governmental debt; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
91. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    46. PT83 — 03/07/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Representative Arthur J. O'Neill, House of Representatives, Connecticut, relative to urging the Congress to consider adopting legislation based on section 29-38c Connecticut General Statues; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
92. 46. PT83 — House Judiciary — 03/07/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Representative Arthur J. O'Neill, House of Representatives, Connecticut, relative to urging the Congress to consider adopting legislation based on section 29-38c Connecticut General Statues; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
93. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    47. PT82 — 03/01/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Twentieth Northern Marianas Commonwealth, Legislature, relative to Senate Resolution No. 20-21, strongly supporting the provisions of S. 2325 and H.R. 4869 and respectfully requests for the passage of S. 2325 and H.R. 4869 in the respective houses of the United States Congress; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
94. 47. PT82 — House Natural Resources — 03/01/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Twentieth Northern Marianas Commonwealth, Legislature, relative to Senate Resolution No. 20-21, strongly supporting the provisions of S. 2325 and H.R. 4869 and respectfully requests for the passage of S. 2325 and H.R. 4869 in the respective houses of the United States Congress; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
95. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    48. PT81 — 02/15/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, to request the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to take the necessary administrative and legislative actions in order to provide for the updating of various topographic and hydrographic maps of our Island; and for other related purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
96. 48. PT81 — House Natural Resources — 02/15/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, to request the United States Congress and the United States Department of the Interior to take the necessary administrative and legislative actions in order to provide for the updating of various topographic and hydrographic maps of our Island; and for other related purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
97. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    49. PT80 — 02/15/2018 — House Agriculture — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 28, to express the firm and unequivocal repudiation and opposition of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to HR 4202 of the United States House of Representatives that proposes the application of the "Animal Welfare Act" to United States territories and, consequently, prohibits cockfights in Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Agriculture.
98. 49. PT80 — House Agriculture — 02/15/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution 28, to express the firm and unequivocal repudiation and opposition of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico to HR 4202 of the United States House of Representatives that proposes the application of the "Animal Welfare Act" to United States territories and, consequently, prohibits cockfights in Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Agriculture.
99. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
    50. PT79 — 02/14/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi, relative to a resolution supporting Gulf of Mexico Energy and Revenue Sharing; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
100. 50. PT79 — House Natural Resources — 02/14/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi, relative to a resolution supporting Gulf of Mexico Energy and Revenue Sharing; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
101. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     51. PT78 — 02/07/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution 2018-009, denouncing public expressions and beseeching President Donald Trump to comport himself with the dignity that the office of the Presidency deserves; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
102. 51. PT78 — House Judiciary — 02/07/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution 2018-009, denouncing public expressions and beseeching President Donald Trump to comport himself with the dignity that the office of the Presidency deserves; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
103. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     52. PT77 — 02/02/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution, for ratification by special conventions conducted within the several states, that would establish, for each of the separate tiers of courts, term limits of 12 years for all Federal Judges up to, and including, members of the United States Supreme Court; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
104. 52. PT77 — House Judiciary — 02/02/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution, for ratification by special conventions conducted within the several states, that would establish, for each of the separate tiers of courts, term limits of 12 years for all Federal Judges up to, and including, members of the United States Supreme Court; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
105. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     53. PT76 — 01/18/2018 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, relative to a resolution supporting continued and increased exploration and production of Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
106. 53. PT76 — House Natural Resources — 01/18/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, relative to a resolution supporting continued and increased exploration and production of Gulf of Mexico energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
107. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     54. PT75 — 01/08/2018 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to Urging Congress to enact legislation that would end the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program and the Chain Migration program for immigration to the United States and to replace those programs with a merit-based program for persons seeking to immigrate to the United States, with a burden to demonstrate how that individual's potential immigration to the United States would benefit the United States.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
108. 54. PT75 — House Judiciary — 01/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to Urging Congress to enact legislation that would end the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program and the Chain Migration program for immigration to the United States and to replace those programs with a merit-based program for persons seeking to immigrate to the United States, with a burden to demonstrate how that individual's potential immigration to the United States would benefit the United States.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
109. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     55. PT74 — 01/08/2018 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, relative to Council Resolution 22-299, to approve, on an emergency basis, the transfer of jurisdiction of U.S. Reservation 724 (Lots 896 and 897 in Square 620) from the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
110. 55. PT74 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 01/08/2018 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, relative to Council Resolution 22-299, to approve, on an emergency basis, the transfer of jurisdiction of U.S. Reservation 724 (Lots 896 and 897 in Square 620) from the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
111. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     56. PT73 — 12/19/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Yates County, New York, Legislature, relative to Resolution No. 317-17, urging the United States Congress to enact, and President Trump to sign into law, H.R. 3576, the Second Amendment Guarantee Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
112. 56. PT73 — House Judiciary — 12/19/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Yates County, New York, Legislature, relative to Resolution No. 317-17, urging the United States Congress to enact, and President Trump to sign into law, H.R. 3576, the Second Amendment Guarantee Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
113. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     57. PT72 — 12/19/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would, in addition to congressional proposal, likewise allow an identically-worded suggested federal constitutional amendment, approved by the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states, as an alternate means of proposing future amendments and that would further provide for a same-day nationwide referendum as the exclusive method of ratifying any future amendments; thus repealing all references to a national proposing convention, repealing all references to ratifying conventions conducted within the individual states, and repealing all references to state legislative ratification; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
114. 57. PT72 — House Judiciary — 12/19/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would, in addition to congressional proposal, likewise allow an identically-worded suggested federal constitutional amendment, approved by the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states, as an alternate means of proposing future amendments and that would further provide for a same-day nationwide referendum as the exclusive method of ratifying any future amendments; thus repealing all references to a national proposing convention, repealing all references to ratifying conventions conducted within the individual states, and repealing all references to state legislative ratification; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
115. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     58. PT71 — 12/11/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to Urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would, in addition to congressional proposal, likewise allow an identically-worded suggested federal constitutional amendment, approved by the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states, as an alternate means of proposing future amendments and that would further provide for a same-day nationwide referendum as the exclusive method of ratifying any future amendments; thus repealing all references to a national proposing convention, repealing all references to ratifying conventions conducted within the individual states, and repealing all references to state legislative ratification; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
116. 58. PT71 — House Judiciary — 12/11/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, TX, relative to Urging Congress to propose, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution that would, in addition to congressional proposal, likewise allow an identically-worded suggested federal constitutional amendment, approved by the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states, as an alternate means of proposing future amendments and that would further provide for a same-day nationwide referendum as the exclusive method of ratifying any future amendments; thus repealing all references to a national proposing convention, repealing all references to ratifying conventions conducted within the individual states, and repealing all references to state legislative ratification; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
117. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     59. PT70 — 12/11/2017 — House Natural Resources — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of State Representative Luis Arroyo, relative to Illinois House Resolution 164, encouraging the 115th Congress to introduce and pass new legislation on the admission of Puerto Rico as the 51st state; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
118. 59. PT70 — House Natural Resources — 12/11/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of State Representative Luis Arroyo, relative to Illinois House Resolution 164, encouraging the 115th Congress to introduce and pass new legislation on the admission of Puerto Rico as the 51st state; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
119. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     60. PT69 — 12/04/2017 — Committee on House Administration and 2 more committees — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would prohibit the use of any Federal Government funds to settle out of court any allegation that any current or former elected or appointed official within the Federal Government, or any current or former Federal employee, committed sexual harassment while serving in the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of the Federal Government; jointly to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform.
120. 60. PT69 — Committee on House Administration and 2 more committees — 12/04/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would prohibit the use of any Federal Government funds to settle out of court any allegation that any current or former elected or appointed official within the Federal Government, or any current or former Federal employee, committed sexual harassment while serving in the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of the Federal Government; jointly to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform.
121. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     61. PT68 — 12/01/2017 — House Rules and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of State Senator Laura Murphy, relative to Senate Resolution No. 546, supporting the priority of the United States to bring every fallen service member home; jointly to the Committees on Rules and Armed Services.
122. 61. PT68 — House Rules and 1 more committee — 12/01/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of State Senator Laura Murphy, relative to Senate Resolution No. 546, supporting the priority of the United States to bring every fallen service member home; jointly to the Committees on Rules and Armed Services.
123. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     62. PT67 — 11/28/2017 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., relative to Resolution No. 22-285, urging the Congress to take appropriate action to inform the National Park Service and the General Services Administration that the statue of Albert Pike be removed; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
124. 62. PT67 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 11/28/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., relative to Resolution No. 22-285, urging the Congress to take appropriate action to inform the National Park Service and the General Services Administration that the statue of Albert Pike be removed; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
125. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     63. PT66 — 11/09/2017 — House Ways and Means — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Common Council of Syracuse New York, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 34-R 2017, urging Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman John Katko to take the necessary actions to ensure that the SALT Deduction remains a part of the Federal Tax Code; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
126. 63. PT66 — House Ways and Means — 11/09/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Common Council of Syracuse New York, relative to Common Council Resolution No. 34-R 2017, urging Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman John Katko to take the necessary actions to ensure that the SALT Deduction remains a part of the Federal Tax Code; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
127. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     64. PT65 — 11/03/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to requesting that Congress propose for ratification, by special conventions to be held within the several states, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution which would establish a Bill of Rights for victims of crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
128. 64. PT65 — House Judiciary — 11/03/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to requesting that Congress propose for ratification, by special conventions to be held within the several states, pursuant to Article V, an amendment to the United States Constitution which would establish a Bill of Rights for victims of crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
129. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     65. PT64 — 10/24/2017 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to remonstrating against the enactment of any legislation by Congress that would end the status of "Columbus Day" as an official Federal holiday; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
130. 65. PT64 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 10/24/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to remonstrating against the enactment of any legislation by Congress that would end the status of "Columbus Day" as an official Federal holiday; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
131. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     66. PT63 — 09/21/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation which would clarify that henceforth any change to the appearance, imagery, size, composition or anti-counterfeiting features of United States coinage and paper currency, including the addition or subtraction of any denomination thereof, would itself require the future enactment of legislation by Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services.
132. 66. PT63 — House Financial Services — 09/21/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation which would clarify that henceforth any change to the appearance, imagery, size, composition or anti-counterfeiting features of United States coinage and paper currency, including the addition or subtraction of any denomination thereof, would itself require the future enactment of legislation by Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services.
133. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     67. PT62 — 08/18/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to propose, for ratification by special ratifying conventions, an amendment to the United States Constitution which would grant to the President the authority to veto individual budgetary line-items of appropriation, that were approved by Congress, and yet retain within Congress the ordinary ability to override such a line-item veto by the standard vote of two-thirds of both houses thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
134. 67. PT62 — House Judiciary — 08/18/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to propose, for ratification by special ratifying conventions, an amendment to the United States Constitution which would grant to the President the authority to veto individual budgetary line-items of appropriation, that were approved by Congress, and yet retain within Congress the ordinary ability to override such a line-item veto by the standard vote of two-thirds of both houses thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
135. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     68. PT61 — 08/08/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Municipal Council of Clifton, NJ, relative to Resolution No. R6-17, strongly opposing the proposed elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program in the Federal FY 2018 Budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; to the Committee on Financial Services.
136. 68. PT61 — House Financial Services — 08/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Municipal Council of Clifton, NJ, relative to Resolution No. R6-17, strongly opposing the proposed elimination of the Community Development Block Grant Program in the Federal FY 2018 Budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; to the Committee on Financial Services.
137. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     69. PT60 — 07/25/2017 — House Agriculture — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of David Koehler, State Senator, 46th District, Illinois, relative to Senate Resolution No. 377, urging the Congress to adopt a farm bill that supports and promotes the development of local and regional food systems; to the Committee on Agriculture.
138. 69. PT60 — House Agriculture — 07/25/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of David Koehler, State Senator, 46th District, Illinois, relative to Senate Resolution No. 377, urging the Congress to adopt a farm bill that supports and promotes the development of local and regional food systems; to the Committee on Agriculture.
139. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     70. PT59 — 07/20/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, Alaska, relative to House Joint Resolution 14, requesting the Congress of the United States call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
140. 70. PT59 — House Judiciary — 07/20/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, Alaska, relative to House Joint Resolution 14, requesting the Congress of the United States call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
141. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     71. PT58 — 07/06/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Glenwood Springs, CO, relative to Resolution 2017-28, urging the United States Congress to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act to allow local governments to collect tax revenues from online purchases as they would from local businesses; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
142. 71. PT58 — House Judiciary — 07/06/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Glenwood Springs, CO, relative to Resolution 2017-28, urging the United States Congress to enact the Marketplace Fairness Act to allow local governments to collect tax revenues from online purchases as they would from local businesses; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
143. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     72. PT57 — 06/22/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Miami, FL, relative to Resolution R-17-0208, urging President Donald J. Trump and the members of the United States Congress to grant temporary protective status to Haitians in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
144. 72. PT57 — House Judiciary — 06/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Commission of Miami, FL, relative to Resolution R-17-0208, urging President Donald J. Trump and the members of the United States Congress to grant temporary protective status to Haitians in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
145. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     73. PT56 — 06/22/2017 — House Foreign Affairs — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of City Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 185-2017, expressing opposition to the United States' recent withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Control (the "Paris Agreement"); offering support for the Paris Agreement and its goal of combating climate change on an international level; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
146. 73. PT56 — House Foreign Affairs — 06/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of City Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 185-2017, expressing opposition to the United States' recent withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Control (the "Paris Agreement"); offering support for the Paris Agreement and its goal of combating climate change on an international level; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
147. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     74. PT55 — 06/22/2017 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of Conway, MA, relative to a Resolution calling upon the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend (or "Rebate"), placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
148. 74. PT55 — House Energy and Commerce — 06/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of Conway, MA, relative to a Resolution calling upon the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend (or "Rebate"), placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
149. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     75. PT54 — 06/22/2017 — House Budget — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 184-2017, expressing opposition to the proposed federal budget put forth by President Trump; urging President Trump, members of Congress, and other policy makers in Washington to pass a fiscally responsible budget nation; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on the Budget.
150. 75. PT54 — House Budget — 06/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Akron, OH, relative to Resolution No. 184-2017, expressing opposition to the proposed federal budget put forth by President Trump; urging President Trump, members of Congress, and other policy makers in Washington to pass a fiscally responsible budget nation; and declaring an emergency; to the Committee on the Budget.
151. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     76. PT53 — 06/08/2017 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of Shutesbury, MA, relative to a Resolution, calling on the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend (or "Rebate"), placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
152. 76. PT53 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 06/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Town of Shutesbury, MA, relative to a Resolution, calling on the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend (or "Rebate"), placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
153. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     77. PT52 — 06/08/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Walker, LA, relative to a Resolution, urging Congress to pass destination rate-based legislation that would give states the option to collect from remote online retailers the same tax that local brick-and-mortar merchants currently collect; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
154. 77. PT52 — House Judiciary — 06/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Walker, LA, relative to a Resolution, urging Congress to pass destination rate-based legislation that would give states the option to collect from remote online retailers the same tax that local brick-and-mortar merchants currently collect; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
155. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     78. PT51 — 06/08/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would establish uniform nationwide infrastructure and procedures for the holding of a Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
156. 78. PT51 — House Judiciary — 06/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a citizen of Austin, Texas, relative to urging Congress to enact legislation that would establish uniform nationwide infrastructure and procedures for the holding of a Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, pursuant to Article V; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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     79. PT50 — 06/08/2017 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the City of Warren, OH, relative to Resolution No. 4615/17, urging Ohio's Governor, General Assembly, and the Congressional Delegation to declare the opiate epidemic an emergency, prioritizing the need of Ohioans impacted by opioid addiction by dramatically increasing investments in prevention, treatment, recovery support, education, and interdiction efforts to end this epidemic; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
158. 79. PT50 — House Energy and Commerce — 06/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Council of the City of Warren, OH, relative to Resolution No. 4615/17, urging Ohio's Governor, General Assembly, and the Congressional Delegation to declare the opiate epidemic an emergency, prioritizing the need of Ohioans impacted by opioid addiction by dramatically increasing investments in prevention, treatment, recovery support, education, and interdiction efforts to end this epidemic; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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     80. PT49 — 06/08/2017 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Commission of Miami Beach, FL, relative to Resolution No. 2017-29870, supporting United States Senate Bill 928, and related House Bill 2119, creating the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
160. 80. PT49 — House Energy and Commerce — 06/08/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Commission of Miami Beach, FL, relative to Resolution No. 2017-29870, supporting United States Senate Bill 928, and related House Bill 2119, creating the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
161. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     81. PT48 — 06/02/2017 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of City Council of Cincinnati, OH, relative to Resolution 37-2017, opposing House Resolution 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
162. 81. PT48 — House Energy and Commerce and 1 more committee — 06/02/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of City Council of Cincinnati, OH, relative to Resolution 37-2017, opposing House Resolution 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
163. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     82. PT47 — 06/02/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Council of Franklin, Louisiana, relative to a Resolution urging the Unites States Congress to enact legislation that will enable local governments to collect revenues already due that are essential to the maintenance and expansion of local and regional economies, the creation of thousands of new jobs, the enhancement of the quality of life, and the preservation of limited local revenue sources; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
164. 82. PT47 — House Judiciary — 06/02/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and City Council of Franklin, Louisiana, relative to a Resolution urging the Unites States Congress to enact legislation that will enable local governments to collect revenues already due that are essential to the maintenance and expansion of local and regional economies, the creation of thousands of new jobs, the enhancement of the quality of life, and the preservation of limited local revenue sources; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
165. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     83. PT46 — 05/22/2017 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the town of Buckland, MA, relative to Article 27, calling upon the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend, placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
166. 83. PT46 — House Energy and Commerce — 05/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the town of Buckland, MA, relative to Article 27, calling upon the Massachusetts Legislature and the United States Congress to implement Carbon Fee and Dividend, placing a steadily rising fee on carbon-based fuels, and returning all fees collected, minus administrative costs, to households; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
167. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     84. PT45 — 05/15/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Elmira, NY, relative to Resolution No. 2017-87, opposing the proposed elimination and further reductions in funding to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program; to the Committee on Financial Services.
168. 84. PT45 — House Financial Services — 05/15/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Elmira, NY, relative to Resolution No. 2017-87, opposing the proposed elimination and further reductions in funding to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program; to the Committee on Financial Services.
169. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     85. PT44 — 05/11/2017 — House Transportation and Infrastructure — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Office of the Governor of Louisiana, relative to Executive Department Proclamation No. 43 JBE 2017, stating that a state of crisis and emergency is hereby declared to exist in the coastal area of Louisiana, as defined by La. R.S. 49:214.2(4), the effects of which continue to threaten the lives, property, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
170. 85. PT44 — House Transportation and Infrastructure — 05/11/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Office of the Governor of Louisiana, relative to Executive Department Proclamation No. 43 JBE 2017, stating that a state of crisis and emergency is hereby declared to exist in the coastal area of Louisiana, as defined by La. R.S. 49:214.2(4), the effects of which continue to threaten the lives, property, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
171. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     86. PT43 — 05/04/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Borough of Little Ferry, NJ, relative to Resolution No. 152, strongly supporting programs and full funding of the Community Development Block Grant program; to the Committee on Financial Services.
172. 86. PT43 — House Financial Services — 05/04/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Borough of Little Ferry, NJ, relative to Resolution No. 152, strongly supporting programs and full funding of the Community Development Block Grant program; to the Committee on Financial Services.
173. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     87. PT42 — 04/28/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Jonesboro, AR, relative to Resolution R-EN-016-2017, urging all United States Senators to reintroduce the Marketplace Fairness Act into the United States Senate during its 2017 session; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
174. 87. PT42 — House Judiciary — 04/28/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Jonesboro, AR, relative to Resolution R-EN-016-2017, urging all United States Senators to reintroduce the Marketplace Fairness Act into the United States Senate during its 2017 session; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
175. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     88. PT41 — 04/20/2017 — House Energy and Commerce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Allegany County Board of Legislators, NY, relative to Resolution No. 63-17, supporting federal legislation that would prohibit New York state from passing on the cost of Medicaid to a county; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
176. 88. PT41 — House Energy and Commerce — 04/20/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Allegany County Board of Legislators, NY, relative to Resolution No. 63-17, supporting federal legislation that would prohibit New York state from passing on the cost of Medicaid to a county; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
177. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     89. PT40 — 04/20/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council, Atlanta, GA, relative to Resolution 17-R-3393, urging President Trump and all members of the United States Congress to restore funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant, Housing opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Home Investment Partnership Programs to fiscal 2017 levels; to the Committee on Financial Services.
178. 89. PT40 — House Financial Services — 04/20/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council, Atlanta, GA, relative to Resolution 17-R-3393, urging President Trump and all members of the United States Congress to restore funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Block Grant, Housing opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Home Investment Partnership Programs to fiscal 2017 levels; to the Committee on Financial Services.
179. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     90. PT39 — 04/14/2017 — House Appropriations and 2 more committees — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution 2017-042, urging support of the adequate funding of the low income home energy assistance program; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce.
180. 90. PT39 — House Appropriations and 2 more committees — 04/14/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, relative to Resolution 2017-042, urging support of the adequate funding of the low income home energy assistance program; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce.
181. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     91. PT38 — 04/14/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Jamestown, NY City Council, relative to Resolution 201703A16, calling upon President Donald J. Trump, United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, United States Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, United States House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, United States House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and United States Representative Thomas Reed to vigorously oppose the proposed elimination and any further reductions in funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs; to the Committee on Financial Services.
182. 91. PT38 — House Financial Services — 04/14/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Jamestown, NY City Council, relative to Resolution 201703A16, calling upon President Donald J. Trump, United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, United States Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, United States House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, United States House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and United States Representative Thomas Reed to vigorously oppose the proposed elimination and any further reductions in funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs; to the Committee on Financial Services.
183. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     92. PT37 — 04/12/2017 — House Natural Resources and 3 more committees — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Senate of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Resolution 156, requesting the United States Congress to direct the members of the Board created by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and the contractors thereof [to disclose] any and all information relating to the holding of Bonds of the Government of Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities; holdings or similar securities, in their capacity as natural or juridical person, and for other related purposes.; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, and Small Business.
184. 92. PT37 — House Natural Resources and 3 more committees — 04/12/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of Senate of Puerto Rico, relative to Senate Resolution 156, requesting the United States Congress to direct the members of the Board created by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and the contractors thereof [to disclose] any and all information relating to the holding of Bonds of the Government of Puerto Rico and its instrumentalities; holdings or similar securities, in their capacity as natural or juridical person, and for other related purposes.; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, and Small Business.
185. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     93. PT36 — 04/12/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Franklin County, VA, Board of Supervisors, relative to a resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that will enable State and Local governments to collect revenues due to local government that are essential to the expansion of our local and regional economy; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
186. 93. PT36 — House Judiciary — 04/12/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Franklin County, VA, Board of Supervisors, relative to a resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that will enable State and Local governments to collect revenues due to local government that are essential to the expansion of our local and regional economy; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
187. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     94. PT35 — 04/12/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Redmond, WA, relative to Resolution No. 1470, urging the United States Congress to enact legislation enabling state and local governments to collect sales tax revenues that are due and protect local business through the preservation of an equitable sales tax system; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
188. 94. PT35 — House Judiciary — 04/12/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Redmond, WA, relative to Resolution No. 1470, urging the United States Congress to enact legislation enabling state and local governments to collect sales tax revenues that are due and protect local business through the preservation of an equitable sales tax system; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
189. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     95. PT34 — 04/12/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River, Middlesex County, NJ, relative to Resolution 2017-105, supporting H.R. 814, known as the "Thin Blue Line Act", and urging the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to enact this legislation; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
190. 95. PT34 — House Judiciary — 04/12/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River, Middlesex County, NJ, relative to Resolution 2017-105, supporting H.R. 814, known as the "Thin Blue Line Act", and urging the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to enact this legislation; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
191. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     96. PT33 — 04/06/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Virginia, relative to Resolution R-FY-17-100, urging Congress to Allow State and Local Governments to Collect Internet Sales Tax; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
192. 96. PT33 — House Judiciary — 04/06/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Virginia, relative to Resolution R-FY-17-100, urging Congress to Allow State and Local Governments to Collect Internet Sales Tax; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
193. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     97. PT32 — 03/30/2017 — House Education and the Workforce — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, relative to Resolution No. 2017-29768, strongly opposing the letter issued by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education on February 22, 2017 which withdrew and rescinded prior policy guidance by the Obama Administration that required schools to allow transgender students access to sex-segregated facilities and activities based on their gender identity; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
194. 97. PT32 — House Education and the Workforce — 03/30/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, relative to Resolution No. 2017-29768, strongly opposing the letter issued by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education on February 22, 2017 which withdrew and rescinded prior policy guidance by the Obama Administration that required schools to allow transgender students access to sex-segregated facilities and activities based on their gender identity; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
195. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     98. PT31 — 03/23/2017 — House Judiciary — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Broken Arrow, OK, relative to Resolution 992, urging all United States Senators to Reintroduce the Marketplace Fairness/Digital Parity Act into the United States Senate during its 2017 session; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
196. 98. PT31 — House Judiciary — 03/23/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the City Council of Broken Arrow, OK, relative to Resolution 992, urging all United States Senators to Reintroduce the Marketplace Fairness/Digital Parity Act into the United States Senate during its 2017 session; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
197. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     99. PT30 — 03/22/2017 — House Financial Services — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance of the, House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, relative to a Resolution, urging Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; to the Committee on Financial Services.
198. 99. PT30 — House Financial Services — 03/22/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance of the, House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, relative to a Resolution, urging Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; to the Committee on Financial Services.
199. HOUSE COMMUNICATION
     100. PT29 — 03/17/2017 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Tucson, AZ, relative to Resolution No. C02-36-17, regarding the hiring freeze for the Indian Health Service; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
200. 100. PT29 — House Oversight and Government Reform — 03/17/2017 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Tucson, AZ, relative to Resolution No. C02-36-17, regarding the hiring freeze for the Indian Health Service; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.