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Expressing support for the designation of July as "National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month".

National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month Whereas, on July 4, the United States observes Independence Day as a national holiday to mark the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776; Whereas the month of July helps to commemorate the United States’ original 13 colonies formally separating and declaring independence from Great Britain; Whereas, since the founding of this Nation, our country’s servicemembers and veterans have fought valiantly and selflessly to protect the freedoms granted by the Declaration of Independence as well as the United States Constitution; Whereas veterans and all servicemembers should be commended and celebrated for their acts of bravery throughout our Nation’s history; and Whereas the month of July serves as a time to salute and honor veterans who have fought and served for the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month.
Expressing support for recognizing the "Police Unity Tour".

Police Unity Tour Whereas Federal, State, local, and Tribal police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with valor, dignity, and integrity; Whereas, in 1997, Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department organized the Police Unity Tour Whereas today, the Police Unity Tour Whereas, as of May 2020, the Police Unity Tour Whereas the New York chapter of the Police Unity Tour Whereas the original members of Chapter 37 pledged to always start their Police Unity Tour We will never forget. That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for recognizing the Police Unity Tour (2) expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities; (3) acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement personnel, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, should be remembered and honored; (4) expresses condolences and solemn appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, especially those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the Police Unity Tour

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of the Police Unity Tour to bring awareness of police officers who have died in the line of duty and the mission of law enforcement.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

1. Amounts for expenses of Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (a) Amounts for expenses (1) Payment of expenses There shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives not more than $350,000 for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party established under section 104(f) of House Resolution 11, as agreed to January 10, 2023 (hereafter referred to as the Select Committee (2) Vouchers Payments under this subsection shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Select Committee, signed by the chair of the Select Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. (b) Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party for the 118th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that not fully resourcing the United States Army in a timely manner erodes the Army's ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to the Army's ability to conduct military operations.

Whereas, in previous years, the United States Army delayed supply transactions, and later had to order parts from sources outside the Department of Defense supply system and pay more to get parts fabricated or shipped quickly to keep up with maintenance timelines; Whereas, in previous years, the Army was forced to restrict to home station training due to not having enough resources; Whereas the Army, if not fully resourced, will postpone all noncritical maintenance work orders until later in the year when resourced correctly; Whereas the Army is attempting to add military personnel to meet critical skill gaps, and if not fully resourced, will delay the recruitment of new personnel which will result in units continuing to lack the full complement of personnel needed to be 100-percent effective; Whereas, if not fully resourced, noncritical travel, which includes relocating soldiers’ families (change of duty station) will be postponed and may result in missed school year timing for dependent spouses and their children; Whereas United States Army Forces Command is responsible for the training, mobilization, deployment, sustainment, and transformation of conventional forces to provide relevant and ready land power to combatant commanders; Whereas global threats require the Army to prepare to fight both terrorist organizations as well as possible near-peer adversaries; and Whereas it takes both significant time and resources to build a professional Army: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that not resourcing the Department of the Army in a timely manner erodes readiness and puts the United States Army at a disadvantage; and (2) affirms that Congress should resource all our warfighters prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Finds that not resourcing the U.S. Army in a timely manner erodes readiness and puts the U.S. Army at a disadvantage. Affirms that Congress should resource all U.S. warfighters prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the powers of the president remain limited by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

That the House of Representatives affirms that when someone is the president of the United States, their authority is not total.

Summary: This resolution affirms that the President's authority is not total.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the legal authority to forgive Federal student loan debt.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Education is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, unredacted copies of all documents, memoranda, legal opinions, notes from meetings, records (including telephone and electronic mail records), correspondence (electronic or otherwise), and other communications, or any portion of any such communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer to the following: (1) Any request by the President, Executive Office of the President, or the staff of the Department of Education (including any political appointees and career employees) to draft a memo regarding the authority to forgive any Federal student loan debt. (2) Meetings held between the Executive Office of the President and the Department of Education relating to the forgiveness of Federal student loan debt. (3) Meetings and conversations, both formal and informal, held between White House officials and any group or organization advocating for Federal student loan debt forgiveness and Department of Education staff, including political appointees and any group with interests relating to student loan forgiveness. (4) Meetings held between the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Education, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Justice, or the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the forgiveness of Federal student loan debt. (5) Discussions between Department of Education employees and officials, including political appointees and career staff, relating to the drafting of any memoranda related to the forgiveness of Federal student loan debt. (6) Any legal opinions sought by the Department of Education related to the forgiveness of Federal student debt.

Summary: This resolution requests that the President (and directs the Department of Education) to transmit, within 14 days, certain information and documents concerning forgiveness of federal student loan debt.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Maya Angelou.

Whereas Dr. Maya Angelou, was born Marguerite Ann Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928, and raised in Arkansas; Whereas Maya Angelou was a prominent and celebrated author, poet, educator, producer, actress, filmmaker, and civil rights activist; Whereas hailed for her talents as a performing artist at an early age, Maya Angelou toured Europe with a production of the Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess in 1955 and released her first album in 1957; Whereas Maya Angelou was active in the civil rights movement and was a personal friend of both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X; Whereas Maya Angelou served as a leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the civil rights movement; Whereas in 1969, Maya Angelou wrote the autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Whereas Maya Angelou has published more than 30 best-selling titles, including her collection of poems, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ’fore I Diiie Whereas Maya Angelou wrote the screenplay and composed the score for the 1972 film Georgia, Georgia Whereas Maya Angelou served in various capacities to several Presidents of the United States, including President Gerald Ford, who appointed her to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and President Jimmy Carter, who appointed her to serve on the Presidential Commission for the International Year of the Woman; Whereas Maya Angelou was the first African-American to serve as an Inaugural Poet, authoring and reciting the poem On the Pulse of Morning Whereas Maya Angelou was a trailblazer in literature and poetry who bravely explored the ways in which socially marginalizing forces affected African-American women; Whereas Maya Angelou was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011, the Lincoln Medal in 2008, and the National Medal of Arts in 2000 for her exceptional contributions to American culture as an author and poet; Whereas Maya Angelou passed away on May 28, 2014, in her North Carolina home at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of literacy achievement and an indelible mark on the movement for civil rights; and Whereas issuing a postage stamp honoring Maya Angelou is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Postmaster General should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Maya Angelou; and (2) such stamp should— (A) be issued in the denomination used for first-class mail up to 1 ounce in weight; (B) bear such illustration or picture as the Postmaster General determines; and (C) be placed in sale at such time and for such period as the Postmaster General determines.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Maya Angelou.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Whereas since the initial wave of Dominican migration in the 1960s to the most recent arrivals of today, Dominicans have worked hard to contribute to the national identity of the United States, educating people on their customs and enriching the quality of our shared futures; Whereas the Dominican Republic enjoys a well-built relationship with the United States on trade and investment flows that have expanded since the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR) entered into force on March 1, 2007; Whereas contributions from Dominican-Americans can be found in every facet of United States life, including baseball stars, such as Hall of Fame inductee Pedro Martinez, United States Secretary of Labor Thomas Edward Perez, and thousands of professionals, soldiers, doctors, lawyers, journalists, educators, and public servants; Whereas many of our hemisphere’s first institutions were established on the shores of the Dominican Republic, including the first cathedral and the oldest university; Whereas Dominicans are freedom loving people who first began their campaign for their independence in 1831 under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte, who formed a secret political military organization named La Trinitaria (The Trinity) that led to a decisive uprising of a democratic government, resulting in the end of the Haitian occupation and transforming the Dominican Republic into an independent, self-sufficient nation; Whereas after the long and hard fought campaign for freedom from Haiti, a ceremonial musket shot fired on February 27, 1844, which marked the Dominican Republic’s first official Independence Day; Whereas it is appropriate that the United States reserve the period between January 21 to February 27 to celebrate and honor Dominican heritage; Whereas it would be befitting to celebrate Dominican heritage beginning on January 21, The Day of the Procession of Altagracia, the Dominican Republic’s most important religious celebration; Whereas it would also be befitting to end the period of Dominican heritage on February 27, the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day; Whereas it would give us the opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the economic, cultural, and social contributions Dominican-Americans have made to the United States; and Whereas it would also give us an opportunity to consider the many Dominican achievements, on the island and in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month; (2) supports the establishment of a national month of Recognition for Dominican-Americans to honor the Dominican people and their contributions; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe a national month of recognition for Dominican-Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of a Dominican Heritage Month. Supports the establishment of a national month of Recognition for Dominican-Americans to honor the Dominican people and their contributions.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

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

Summary: This resolution instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has elected Nancy Pelosi and Cheryl L. Johnson as Speaker of the House and Clerk, respectively.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 26, 2023, through April 1, 2023, as "National Cleaning Week".

National Cleaning Week Whereas cleaning and disinfection are an investment in protecting human health and safety; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses the importance of routine cleaning and disinfecting to protect public health; Whereas ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, found that routine cleaning and disinfection reduce the number of surfaces contaminated by viruses by 62 percent and thereby significantly reduce the rate of transmission of infectious diseases; Whereas manufacturers and distributors produce and deliver critical cleaning and hygiene products; and Whereas essential frontline cleaning professionals work tirelessly to keep our schools, hospitals, workplaces, and other spaces healthy and safe for us all: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions; and (2) supports the designation of National Cleaning Week

Summary: This resolution recognizes the essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining sanitary conditions and supports the designation of National Cleaning Week to promote safe and clean environments at work, in schools, and at home.
Expressing support for designation of April 15, 2013, through April 21, 2013, as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.

Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly 1 in every 4 deaths; Whereas this year it is estimated that more than 1,660,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 580,000 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas complex and interrelated factors contribute to the observed disparities in cancer incidence and death among racial, ethnic, and underserved groups; Whereas African-American women have the highest death rates for breast cancer of all racial and ethnic groups and are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than White women; Whereas colorectal cancer continues to kill a disproportionate number of African-Americans each year; Whereas colorectal cancer mortality rates among African-American men and women are about 44 percent higher than in White men and women; Whereas more Hispanics in the United States die from cancer each year than from any other cause; Whereas Hispanic Americans have higher rates of cancers related to infections (stomach, liver, and cervix) and are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease when treatment may be more difficult; Whereas Asian/Pacific Islander men and women have lower evidence-based cancer screening utilization compared to White men and women; Whereas Asian/Pacific Islander men are twice as likely to die from stomach cancer as compared to the non-Hispanic White population, and Asian/Pacific Islander women are 2.7 times as likely to die from the same disease; Whereas American Indian/Alaska Native men were almost twice as likely to have stomach and liver cancer as compared to non-Hispanic White men; Whereas American Indian/Alaska Native women are 2.8 times more likely to have, and almost twice as likely to die from liver cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic White women; Whereas this year, cancer will claim the lives of more than 250,000 women in the United States; Whereas breast cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women; Whereas in the United States, it is estimated that 230,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and approximately 40,000 women will die from the disease; Whereas public awareness and educational campaigns on cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the week of April each year; Whereas April 15, 2013, through April 21, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week; and Whereas continued research and educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.
Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Whereas the Romani people trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Roma have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Roma in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Roma live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields, including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Roma together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Roma in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Roma everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Roma were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 2–3, 1944, the so-called Gypsy Family Camp Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Roma in 1994: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) remembers the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Roma; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of State’s participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.

Summary: This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the anniversary of the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.