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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2020, as "Public Schools Week".

Public Schools Week Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; Whereas public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in the United States is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; Whereas parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and Whereas the week of February 24 through February 28, 2020, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Schools Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Public Schools Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 115th Congress.
Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Whereas voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy; Whereas the Constitution prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, sex, poll taxes, and age; Whereas it is of paramount importance that the United States maintains the legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference, including interference from foreign threats and illegal voting; Whereas the city of San Francisco, California, is allowing non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to register to vote in school board elections; and Whereas Federal law prohibits non-citizens from voting in elections for Federal office: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Summary: Recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.
Honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

Whereas the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (referred to in this preamble as the Youth Challenge Program Whereas the Youth Challenge Program was born from the visionary concept of using a whole person Whereas the Youth Challenge Program is a federally and State-funded program that offers a unique opportunity for at-risk youth to change course at a critical time in life; Whereas the multiphased Youth Challenge Program uses quasi-military discipline and training, coupled with educational instruction, learning, and mentorship, to promote the character development and resilience of at-risk youth; Whereas one phase of the Youth Challenge Program is a 5 1/2 Whereas another phase of the Youth Challenge Program is a 12-month mentoring phase that builds on the 8 core components to help shape youth into productive citizens ready for societal success; Whereas there is now an optional phase of the Youth Challenge Program called Job Challenge, in which Youth Challenge Program graduates under the age of 21 years old can pursue in-demand job certifications; Whereas the Youth Challenge Program offers more than 8,000 cadets annually an opportunity to succeed outside of a traditional high school environment; Whereas there are currently 39 Youth Challenge programs operating in 28 States, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia; Whereas more than 200,000 cadets have graduated from the Youth Challenge Program; Whereas more than 184,000 academic credentials have been awarded under the Youth Challenge Program; and Whereas graduates of the Youth Challenge Program have improved physically and mentally and are poised to become assets to the communities of the graduates and to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that the National Guard Youth Challenge Program has been successfully helping at-risk youth for 30 years; (2) commends the accomplishments of all of the graduates of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; and (3) reaffirms the commitment of the House to support— (A) the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; and (B) the critical mission of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program to help and develop the character of at-risk youth in the United States.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program and commends the accomplishments of its graduates. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House to support the program and its mission to help and develop the character of at-risk youth in the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.

1. Limiting the campaign season It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities; (2) registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election; (3) candidates for congressional office, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect campaign contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and (4) States should create a single congressional primary date to increase voter education and participation.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities; registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election; congressional candidates, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and states should create a single congressional primary to increase voter education and participation.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and the Workforce: Ms. Shea-Porter and Mr. Espaillat. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Lawson of Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.
Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding its lifesaving contributions over its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.

Whereas 30,000,000 people in the United States, or nearly 1 out of every 10 Americans, lives with at least 1 of more than 7,000 known rare diseases; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act of 1983 (Orphan Drug Act) was enacted to provide research and development incentives to encourage the development of new therapies for diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States; Whereas in the 10 years prior to enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, only 10 therapies for rare diseases were developed by private industry and approved for patients; Whereas since enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, research and development of therapies addressing rare diseases has resulted in more than 650 new therapies for rare diseases; Whereas experts estimate that without the Orphan Drug Tax Credit, one of the Orphan Drug Act’s incentives, at least a third of the new treatments would likely not have been developed; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act continues to result in increased research and successful therapeutic development along the full range of rare diseases, including the rarest diseases; Whereas people with rare diseases benefit from new orphan drugs through longer and higher quality of life; Whereas society benefits from new orphan drugs through increased productivity from those affected as well as a potential decline in the resources devoted to health care, disability, caregiving, and related spending; Whereas despite the success of the Orphan Drug Act, only approximately 5 percent of the more than 7,000 identified rare diseases have at least one FDA-approved treatment option; and Whereas the significant, lifesaving accomplishments of the Orphan Drug Act over the course of its 35 years should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) applauds the tremendous growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of FDA-approved therapies for people living with rare diseases; (2) recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure the thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available; and (3) affirms the need to continue supporting public and encouraging private investment in research and development of new treatments for rare diseases.

Summary: Applauds the growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of FDA-approved therapies for those living with rare diseases, and affirms the need to continue supporting such research and development. Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Morelle. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Ryan of New York, to rank immediately after Ms. Strickland. Committee on Natural Resources: Mrs. Peltola, to rank immediately after Ms. Stansbury. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects (1) Representative Morelle to the Appropriations Committee, (2) Representative Ryan of New York to the Armed Services Committee, and (3) Representative Peltola to the Natural Resources Committee.
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 10, 2023, as "Celebrate Community Week".

Celebrate Community Week Whereas Celebrate Community Whereas, from September 10 through September 16, thousands of local area Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist International, and Rotary clubs will take part in service to address the needs of their communities during their second annual Celebrate Community initiative; Whereas Kiwanis clubs change children’s lives by conducting service projects in their local communities focused on health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth development; Whereas Kiwanis clubs conduct more than 152,000 service projects globally and raise nearly $133,000,000 annually; Whereas Lions clubs encourage service-minded individuals to serve their communities without personal financial reward; Whereas, since 1917, Lions 1,400,000 members have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects, focused on the environment and addressing childhood cancer, hunger, diabetes, vision, and other pressing humanitarian needs presenting some of the biggest challenges facing humanity; Whereas, carrying the motto Bringing Out the Best in Youth, in our Communities, and in Ourselves Whereas Optimist International clubs conduct 65,000 community service projects each year, spending $78,000,000 in their communities and impacting over 6,000,000 youth; Whereas Rotary’s 1,400,000 members believe we have a shared responsibility to take action on the world’s most persistent issues with sustainable, community-based solutions; and Whereas 46,000 Rotary clubs invest hundreds of millions of dollars and countless volunteer hours to provide clean water and sanitation, support education, prevent and treat disease, save mothers and children, grow local economies, promote peace, protect the environment, and end polio worldwide: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Celebrate Community Week; (2) recognizes Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International for promoting community service and humanitarian assistance; (3) encourages Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International to continue to emphasize the values of community service and improving the community for all individuals, especially our youth; (4) applauds Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International for instilling in young people the value of community service; and (5) appreciates Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International for the work of their members to continue to strengthen our communities through service.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Celebrate Community Week.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Conaway, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Frelinghuysen, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Thornberry, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mrs. Black, Chair. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Ms. Foxx, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Walden, Chair. Committee on Ethics: Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, Chair, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Gowdy, Mr. Marchant, and Mr. Lance. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Hensarling, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Royce of California, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul, Chair. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Harper, Chair, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mrs. Comstock, Mr. Walker, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, and Mr. Loudermilk. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Goodlatte, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Bishop of Utah, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Chaffetz, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Sessions, Chair, Mr. Cole, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Buck, and Ms. Cheney. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Chabot, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Shuster, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Brady of Texas, Chair. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) the Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Ethics; (8) Financial Services; (9) Foreign Affairs; (10) Homeland Security; (11) House Administration; (12) the Judiciary; (13) Natural Resources; (14) Oversight and Government Reform; (15) Rules; (16) Science, Space, and Technology; (17) Small Business; (18) Transportation and Infrastructure; (19) Veterans' Affairs; and (20) Ways and Means.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year.

That (a) rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. There shall be votes held in the House or in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for 5 consecutive days each week except— (a) during any recess there shall be no votes, except there shall be not more than 13 recess weeks during each calendar year; or (b) during any week in which there is a holiday, then votes shall be held on 4 days. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect with the first session of Congress beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution.

Summary: Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require votes to be held in the House or in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for five consecutive days each week, except during any recess or during any week in which there is a holiday (when the number of consecutive days on which votes shall be held is four). Limits to 13 the number of recess weeks during each calendar year.
Urging the president to release information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Whereas President George W. Bush classified 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001; Whereas the contents of the redacted pages are necessary for a full public understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States; Whereas the Executive Branch’s decision to maintain the classified status of these pages prevents the people of the United States from having access to information about the involvement of certain foreign governments in the terrorist attacks of September 2001; and Whereas the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks deserve full and public disclosure of the results of the Joint Inquiry: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the President should declassify the 28-page section of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001; and (2) the families of the victims and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should declassify a 28-page section of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001, and (2) the families of the victims and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 27, 2017. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of March 27, 2017, on the same day it is presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of March 26, 2017, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Whereas the Supreme Court has had a vacant seat since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a defender of the intrinsic value of human life; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a defender of religious liberty; Whereas Neil Gorsuch is a constitutional conservative who will honor the ideals of our Founding Fathers; and Whereas Neil Gorsuch was previously nominated to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and confirmed by the Senate unanimously: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the House firmly supports the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court; and (2) the Senate should hold a swift confirmation of this nomination.

Summary: Expresses support for the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and calls for the Senate to hold a swift confirmation of his nomination.