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Expressing support for SummerSet DC in the Nation's capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and to honor the public service of the performers and partners.

Whereas the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, in cooperation with the National Park Service, are sponsoring SummerSet DC every Thursday from May 10 to June 7, 2018, from noon to 2 p.m.; Whereas many District of Columbia residents and Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction; Whereas SummerSet DC offers free musical entertainment to workers and visitors alike and opens the summer months by encouraging full use of this unique space; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various kinds of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia; Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and regional talent; Whereas SummerSet DC will feature local performers and be located on the National Mall in front of the National Air and Space Museum; and Whereas 2018 is the seventh season of SummerSet DC, formerly known as Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) SummerSet DC for providing enhancement to urban life and musical culture in the Nation’s capital and appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall; (2) local performers bringing their talents to SummerSet DC; and (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, in cooperation with the National Park Service, for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.

Summary: Recognizes and commends: (1) SummerSet DC for enhancing urban life, musical culture, and appreciation of the outdoors; (2) the local performers that bring their talents to SummerSet DC; and (3) the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies.

Whereas numerous data breaches and invasions of privacy have eroded the American public’s confidence in the privacy protections of their data; and Whereas this lack of confidence has eroded the perception of data security for United States companies both domestically and internationally: Now, therefore, be it That the House encourages edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include in their data protection policies— (1) requirements that— (A) data processors have a legal basis for processing the data of users; (B) opt-in, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent from users be a primary legal basis for purposes of subparagraph (A); (C) data processors design their systems in a way that— (i) minimizes the processing of data to only what is necessary for the specific purpose stated to the individual; and (ii) by default, protects personal information from being used for other purposes; (D) entities processing the data of children institute special protections, particularly with reference to the use of the data of children for marketing purposes; (E) data processors and controllers ensure compliance with relevant privacy rules; and (F) data processors implement appropriate oversight over third-party data processors; and (2) the right of an individual— (A) to revoke consent for data processing at any time; (B) not to be subject to automated decisionmaking, including profiling, without human intervention if the decisionmaking has legal or otherwise significant effects on the individual; (C) to know which entities have access to the data of the individual and how that data are being used; (D) to correct the data of the individual if it is inaccurate or incomplete; and (E) to obtain and reuse the data of the individual for the purposes of the individual across other services.

Summary: Encourages edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include in data protection policies specified privacy protections for users.
Commending the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their service and sacrifice amidst a growing crisis at the southern border.

Whereas there is a growing humanitarian and national security crisis at the southern border; Whereas the United States is experiencing the highest number of illegal crossings in 15 years, 171,000 of which occurred in March 2021 alone; Whereas border facilities are at 1,700-percent capacity; Whereas two Yemeni terrorists on the Federal no-fly list were recently apprehended while trying to breach the southern border; and Whereas the Biden Administration and Vice President Harris have refused to acknowledge this crisis and take the necessary steps to secure the border, putting enormous strain on U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents: Now, therefore, be it That the men and women of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection— (1) are deserving of recognition for their tireless work to defend American sovereignty, uphold law and order, and mitigate the humanitarian and national security threat unfolding at the southern border; (2) deserve gratitude for their service, integrity, and steadfast commitment to fulfill the duties in which they are entrusted; and (3) should be commended for their sacrifice while being away from their families and putting their lives at risk to protect our communities.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their work to defend American sovereignty, uphold law and order, and mitigate the threat at the southern border.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $13,752,741 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $13,949,908 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 118th Congress.
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Gomez (to rank immediately after Mr. Raskin), Mr. Welch, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Plaskett, and Mr. Sarbanes. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Middle Level Education Month".

National Middle Level Education Month Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of March 2016 as “National Middle Level Education Month”; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation's educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators that are knowledgeable and prepared in order to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, life-long influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be life-long learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2016 has been declared as “National Middle Level Education Month” by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of “National Middle Level Education Month”; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe “National Middle Level Education Month” by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation's young adolescents.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month. Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the individuals who educate middle level students.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee for the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Edwards Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects a designated Member of the House of Representatives to the Committee on the Budget.
Supporting the designation of October 1, 2022, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Whereas an ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions; Whereas an ostomy is also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service; Whereas approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 people in the United States have an ostomy or continent diversion, with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; Whereas ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and does not lower life expectancy; Whereas through the efforts of ostomy support organizations, people needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; Whereas the aim of National Ostomy Awareness Day is to work toward a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically, and psychologically; Whereas October 2021 marked the 10th celebration of World Ostomy Day whose theme was Ostomates’ Rights Are Human Rights—anytime and anywhere! Whereas public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals; Whereas through education and awareness we can erase the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy; Whereas there is a deep commitment to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and Whereas to increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to remind those who have had surgery in the United States that by raising awareness they can help the world better understand this life-saving surgery and help people receive better ostomy care: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day; (2) encourages all persons to share with others how Ostomies are Life-Savers (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe this annual day with the appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day. (Ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when an individual has lost normal functions of the digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other medical conditions.)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month Whereas a stroke, also known as cerebrovascular disease, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas a stroke occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,500 live births, and 4.6 out of 100,000 children ages 19 and under experience a stroke each year; Whereas a stroke can occur before birth; Whereas stroke is among the top 12 causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 14 in the United States; Whereas 20 to 40 percent of children who have suffered a stroke die as a result; Whereas a stroke recurs within 5 years in 10 percent of children who have had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke; Whereas the death rate for children who experience a stroke before the age of 1 is the highest out of all child age groups; Whereas there are no approved therapies for the treatment of acute stroke in infants and children; Whereas approximately 60 percent of infants and children who have a pediatric stroke will have serious, permanent neurological disabilities, including paralysis, seizures, speech and vision problems, and attention, learning, and behavioral difficulties; Whereas such disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns of and treatments for strokes that occur during childhood and young adulthood have considerable impacts on children, families, and society; Whereas more information is necessary regarding the cause, treatment, and prevention of pediatric strokes; Whereas medical research is the only means by which the people of the United States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric strokes; and Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric strokes greatly improves the chances that an affected child will recover and not experience a recurrence of a stroke: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes “National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month”; (2) urges the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and organizations that enhance public awareness of pediatric stroke; (3) supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke; and (4) urges continued coordination and cooperation between the Federal Government, State and local governments, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer from strokes.

Summary: Recognizes National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. Supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the role of the Department of the Treasury in the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication in the possession of the Secretary that refers or relates to the role of the Department of the Treasury with respect to the loan programs established under paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) Paycheck Protection Program (1) with respect to the loan programs established under paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) Paycheck Protection Program (2) with respect to the loan programs established under paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) Paycheck Protection Program 15 U.S.C. 639b(b) and (3) with respect to the loan programs established under paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) Paycheck Protection Program . ; (4) with respect to loans made under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) 15 U.S.C. 9009(e) 15 U.S.C. 9009b (5) with respect to actions taken by the Department of the Treasury on and after January 21, 2021, to assist small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632 Amend the title so as to read: Resolution of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the role of the Department of the Treasury in the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration and with respect to regulatory assistance for small business concerns. September 28, 2022 Reported without recommendation with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of the Treasury to provide the House of Representatives with any documents and communications about Treasury's role with respect to the Paycheck Protection Program, including those related to the requirement for the Secretary of the Treasury to testify before the Small Business Committee.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-85 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. November 28, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System.
Affirming that all men and women are created equal.

Whereas the advancement of gender equality is fundamental to the democracy of the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence states, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness Whereas the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, and based on the Declaration of Independence, reiterates that both genders are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Whereas, in 1919, the 66th Congress of the United States passed a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution extending the right of suffrage to women; Whereas, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was adopted to the Constitution of the United States, guaranteeing all women the right to vote in elections throughout the country; Whereas the resolution proposing the Equal Rights Amendment to the States for ratification, which was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and agreed to with bipartisan support in 1972, provides that Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex Whereas women have served in the labor movements, civil rights movements, and other causes to create a more fair and just society for all; and Whereas, while there has been exceptional progress toward gender equality and parity in the United States since the drafting of the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions in 1848, women continue to experience institutionalized discrimination, gender-based violence, and systematic barriers to equality: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that all men and women are created equal; (2) honors the historic and ongoing contributions and achievements of women in the United States that have led to a more just and equal society; (3) reaffirms its commitment to pursuing policies that achieve true political and social equality for women, commensurate with their role in life in the United States and society; and (4) reaffirms its support of legislative initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution to achieve legal equality for women.

Summary: This resolution recognizes that all men and women are created equal and honors the contributions of women that have led to a more equal society. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to pursuing policies that achieve political and social equality for women, as well as supporting initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.