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Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People and for other purposes.

Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes. Whereas Article V of the Constitution of the United States states that The Congress … on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments Whereas congressional and State records of plenary applications for amendments on any subject and applications for the single subject of Inflation-fighting Fiscal Responsibility Amendments compiled by the Article V Library counts Nevada’s continuing two thirds Whereas Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 85 stated that The Congress shall call a Convention Whereas beginning in 1979, when Congress appears to have failed in its constitutional duty to count applications and call a Convention for proposing Amendments Whereas the Constitution was ratified by Convention delegates chosen in each State by the People thereof Whereas the Supreme Court’s unanimous opinion in Chiafalo v. Washington stated: electors . . . have no ground for reversing the vote of millions of its citizens. That direction accords with the Constitution—as well as with the trust of the Nation that here, We the People rule. That 1. Call for Article V Convention of States (a) In general (1) Call for convention; timing As provided in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, and except as provided in paragraph (2), Congress hereby calls a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States for a date and place to be determined on calling the Convention. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) does not apply if, prior to the expiration of the 60-day period which begins on the date of the adoption of this concurrent resolution— (A) the House Clerk provides a written report stating there have never been unrescinded and continuing (B) the House Clerk includes in the report detailed findings for each State. (b) Ratification of amendments by states Each proposed amendment at the Convention for proposing amendments called under this section shall be ratified by a vote of We the People in three-quarters (38) of the States via State Convention delegates who shall have no ground for reversing the vote of millions of its citizens 2. Transmission to administrator of general services A copy of this concurrent resolution shall be transmitted to the Administrator of General Services for submission to the legislatures of the several States.

Summary: This concurrent resolution calls for a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution, with each proposed amendment to be ratified by a vote in three-quarters of the states via state convention delegates.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not impose any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not impose any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products. Whereas the United States has enjoyed a renaissance in energy production, with the expansion of domestic crude oil and other petroleum product production contributing to enhanced energy security and significant economic benefits to the national economy; Whereas, in 2015, Congress recognized the need to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions and repealed all restrictions on the export of crude oil on a bipartisan basis; Whereas lifting the restrictions on crude oil exports encouraged additional domestic energy production, created American jobs and economic development, and allowed the United States to emerge as the leading oil producer in the world; Whereas, in 2019, the United States became a net exporter of petroleum products for the first time since 1952, and the reliance of the United States on foreign imports of petroleum products has declined to historic lows; and Whereas free trade, open markets, and competition have contributed to the rise of the United States as a global energy superpower: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not impose— (1) overly restrictive regulations on the exploration, production, or marketing of energy resources; or (2) any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.

Summary: This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should not impose (1) overly restrictive regulations on the exploration, production, or marketing of energy resources; or (2) any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, except with respect to the export of such products to a foreign person or foreign government subject to sanctions.
Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade. Whereas a bipartisan domestic prohibition on the knowing slaughter, transportation, possession, purchase, or sale of a dog or cat for human consumption was included in section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 2160 Whereas the dog and cat meat trade occurs throughout the world; Whereas established dog meat markets still exist today; Whereas non-profit organizations estimate that 30,000,000 dogs and 10,000,000 cats die annually worldwide as a result of the dog and cat meat trade, and those organizations have found that a considerable number of the dogs and cats in this trade are stolen pets still wearing collars when they reach the slaughterhouses, in addition to stray dogs and cats who are captured for slaughter; Whereas there have been reports of abuse, poor living conditions, and cruel slaughtering techniques for dogs and cats farmed for their meat; Whereas many dogs and cats die during transport to slaughterhouses after days or weeks crammed into small cages on the back of vehicles without food or water, and others suffer illness and injury during transport; Whereas the extreme suffering of dogs and cats at such slaughterhouses and on transportation trucks would breach anti-cruelty laws in the United States and other countries; Whereas many government officials, civil society advocates, and activists are working to end the dog and cat meat trade on anti-cruelty and public health grounds; Whereas the World Health Organization has linked the dog meat industry to human outbreaks of trichinellosis, cholera, and rabies; Whereas individuals involved in the dog meat industry are at an increased health risk for zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, which can transfer from dogs to humans through infectious material such as saliva; Whereas the spread of disease may be exacerbated by unsanitary conditions of slaughter and by the sale of dog and cat meat at open-air markets and restaurants; and Whereas the World Health Organization and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control have both acknowledged the link between the spread of rabies and the dog meat trade which sees large numbers of dogs of unknown disease status moved vast distances: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat on cruelty and public health grounds; (2) urges all countries with a dog or cat meat trade to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade; and (3) affirms the commitment of the United States to advancing the cause of animal protection and animal welfare, both domestically and around the world.

Summary: This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company known collectively as the Ghost Army in recognition of unique and highly distinguished service during World War II.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to Ghost Army (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on March 21, 2024, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the Ghost Army (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe. Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on March 21, 2024, for a ceremony to present a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133 Signal Service Company, collectively known as the Ghost Army, in recognition of their dedicated wartime service.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on April 10, 2024, for the 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony, in order to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty and will be included on the 2024 Roll of Honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

Summary: This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 10, 2024, for the 12th Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty and will be included on the 2024 Roll of Honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for the Wuhan Lab leak causing the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for the Wuhan Lab leak That Congress condemns the Chinese Communist Party as responsible for— (1) the Wuhan Lab leak (2) the resulting deaths of over 1,000,000 Americans.

Summary: This concurrent resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the Wuhan lab leak causing the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting death of over 1,000,000 Americans.
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony.

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony. 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 11, 2023, for an event to celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 11, 2023, for an event to celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony.
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.

Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023; Whereas a unique collaboration between an agricultural commodity group and conservation organization has led to historic outcomes for both United States rice farmers and migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, namely ducks; Whereas, since its inception, the Rice Stewardship Partnership has beneficially impacted more than 800,000 acres of rice and rice rotation lands on over 1,000 farms, primarily through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program; Whereas additional conservation funding has been provided to United States rice farmers to conduct on-the-ground conservation efforts contributing exponentially to the environment; and Whereas the work of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice has been made possible by the efforts of both organizations along with the tremendous support from over 100 partners as well as the Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service: Now, therefore, be it That Congress recognizes— (1) the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship for rice farmers, conservationists, and duck hunters alike; and (2) the 10th anniversary of the Rice Stewardship Partnership.

Summary: This concurrent resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Rice Stewardship Partnership and the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship.
Recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives.

Recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives. Whereas all children deserve healthy, nutritious meals; Whereas school meals play an essential role in meeting the nutritional needs of children; Whereas some families choose plant-based milk to meet the nutritional needs of children with milk allergies; Whereas cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies reported in infants and young children; Whereas plant-based milks are popular for health, ethical, and environmental reasons, and some individuals prefer the taste of plant-based milk over cow’s milk; Whereas some nutritional aspects of many plant-based milks are similar to cow’s milk, such as sodium and potassium content; Whereas the American Society of Nutrition has found that most plant-based milks are a healthier choice when it comes to fat and calories as compared to whole-fat cow’s milk; Whereas the First Amendment protects the rights of individuals to discuss food and beverage preferences and nutritional information with their peers, teachers, and school officials; and Whereas current Department of Agriculture guidelines suggest that cow’s milk is the best for all students, but this is clearly not the case for many children: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) it is the sense of Congress that nothing in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1750 et seq. (2) parents and students should be provided with as much information as possible about school meal nutrition; and (3) parents and students, in consultation with their physicians, should be able to have as much choice as possible in the school lunch program, so that the individual dietary needs of children can be better achieved.

Summary: This concurrent resolution resolves that the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act does not prohibit elementary or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives with their classmates; parents and students should be provided with as much information as possible about school meal nutrition; and parents and students, in consultation with their physicians, should have as much choice as possible in the school lunch program.
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to nuclear power being a necessary clean baseload energy source to achieve a reliable secure and green electric grid.

Expressing the sense of Congress relating to nuclear power being a necessary clean baseload energy source to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid. That it is the sense of Congress that in order to achieve geopolitical energy leadership, reduce carbon emissions, and secure American energy independence, Congress is committed to embracing and accepting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source that is easily compatible with other intermittent energy sources and necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid.

Summary: This concurrent resolution expresses Congress' commitment to embracing and accepting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source that is easily compatible with other intermittent energy sources and necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid.
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove all United States Armed Forces other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy from Somalia.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia. That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c)

Summary: This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from Somalia, other than those assigned to protect the U.S. embassy in Somalia, within 365 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution.
Condemning Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba 90 miles from the United States.

Condemning Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States. Whereas it is the concurrent sense of Congress that the actions by Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States is strongly condemned; Whereas it is of the sense of Congress that this action is seen as militarily hostile and is cause for grave concern due to its implications to harm our national security; Whereas Cuba has a history of targeting United States intelligence and serving the interests of communist superpowers like Russia and China; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to American sovereignty and serves an evil agenda to eradicate freedom worldwide; and Whereas it is the sense of Congress that the location of the spy base in Cuba is deliberately purposed to eavesdrop on our conversations and secure networks, collect data on shipping and military operations, and interfere in military operations: Now, therefore, be it That Congress condemns Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States.

Summary: This concurrent resolution condemns Cuba and China for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese intelligence base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States.
Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook Lake and Saint Louis Counties Minnesota from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws.

Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Whereas the Property Clause of the Constitution (article IV, section 3, clause 2) vests in Congress the power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the property belonging to the United States; Whereas section 204(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1714(c) if the Congress has adopted a concurrent resolution stating that such House does not approve the withdrawal Whereas, on January 31, 2023, the Secretary of the Interior issued Public Land Order No. 7917 (88 Fed. Reg. 6308) that withdrew approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System land in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws: Now, therefore, be it That Congress disapproves of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws.

Summary: This concurrent resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the Department of the Interior's withdrawal of approximately 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws. On January 26, 2023, Interior removed the land from being available for new mineral leasing, sale of mineral materials, and geothermal leasing for a 20-year period, subject to valid existing rights. The land is located in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota and the Rainy River watershed, which includes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Chippewa Bands.