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Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".

National Obesity Care Week Whereas the disease of obesity is a major source of concern across the United States, and more than one-third of adults in the United States are affected by obesity, with the number of people with severe obesity in the United States continuing to grow; Whereas experts and researchers agree that obesity is a complex disease influenced by various physiological, environmental, and genetic factors; Whereas, while prevention programs have successfully established the seriousness of the public health crisis posed by obesity, it is also imperative that individuals and families currently affected by obesity receive comprehensive care and treatment; Whereas studies show that bias against and stigma associated with people affected by obesity among general society and healthcare professionals are significant barriers to effectively treating the disease; Whereas healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients, and families should regard obesity with the same level of seriousness with which other chronic diseases are regarded; Whereas research suggests that weight loss of as little as 5 to 10 percent of the total weight of an individual affected by obesity can improve the associated health risks affecting many patients living with obesity and can thereby support the goals of Federal and State initiatives to reduce chronic disease, improve health outcomes, and help control healthcare costs; Whereas healthcare professionals should treat patients with respect and compassion and should partner with patients to develop comprehensive and individualized approaches to weight loss and weight management that consider all appropriate treatment options, such as reduced-calorie diets, physical activity modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; Whereas it will take a long-term collaborative effort, which will involve individual, corporate, and institutional partners in all fields taking active roles, to ignite the betterment of obesity care and treatment; and Whereas the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Obesity Care Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Obesity Care Week (2) encourages all people in the United States to create a foundation of open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of all individuals affected by obesity and their families.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week. Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,290,225 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $8,290,225 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 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: Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 115th Congress.
Celebrating the upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California.

Whereas the Special Olympics is the largest sports organization for adults and children with intellectual disabilities in the world; Whereas the Special Olympics changes attitudes and enhances the lives of millions of persons with disabilities; Whereas the Special Olympics World Games, occurring every 2 years, is one of the largest sports and humanitarian events in the world; Whereas the 2015 World Games will be held in the United States for the first time since 1999; Whereas the City of Los Angeles, as the second largest urban area in the United States and a sports capital of the world, is exceptionally suited to host the World Games; Whereas the 2015 World Games is predicted to draw over 7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches, 30,000 volunteers, and 500,000 spectators from across the globe; and Whereas the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles, California, will inspire and educate its participants, spectators, and a global audience: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones; (2) supports the efforts of the coaches, educators, volunteers, leaders, and staff who make the Games possible; and (3) celebrates the return of the World Games to the United States and the City of Los Angeles.

Summary: Celebrates the return of the Special Olympics World Games to the United States and to Los Angeles, California, in 2015.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on the Budget (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $5,190,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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 the Budget for the 116th Congress.
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day".

World Hearing Day Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day; Whereas the theme for World Hearing Day 2021 is Hearing Care for All Whereas World Hearing Day 2021 marks the launch of the first WHO World Report on Hearing, which presents a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course; Whereas approximately 466 million people worldwide, including 34 million children, have disabling hearing loss; Whereas the WHO estimates that by 2050 over 900 million people—1 in every 10—will have disabling hearing loss; Whereas approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss and people with hearing impairments wait on average 7 years before seeking help; Whereas hearing issues are the most common service-connected disability among American veterans; Whereas the number of adults in the United States 20 years or older with hearing loss is expected to increase from 44.1 million in 2020 to 73.5 million by 2060; Whereas individuals with mild hearing loss are 3 times more likely to experience a fall, and falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for Americans over 65; Whereas seniors with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems and experience cognitive decline up to 40 percent faster than those without hearing loss; Whereas untreated hearing loss can lead to depression, anxiety, and social isolation, especially during the co­ro­na­vi­rus (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas uneven coverage of and access to hearing technology and services contribute to significant disparities in hearing care; and Whereas timely access to diagnosis and treatment for hearing and vestibular conditions by qualified hearing health care professionals can improve outcomes and reduce overall cost of care: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Hearing Day (2) encourages awareness about ways to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care; and (3) supports efforts to improve access to hearing health care and technology for all individuals.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for World Hearing Day and other efforts to promote ear and hearing care.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation, as well as promoting and protecting the long-honored outdoor traditions of the United States.

Whereas the National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., was incorporated on March 28, 1973, in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Whereas, over the course of 50 years, the National Wild Turkey Federation and millions of members and chapters across the Nation have worked with State, Federal, and nongovernmental partners to promote the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage, participating in one of the greatest conservation success stories in United States history—the return of the wild turkey from the brink of extinction; Whereas the National Wild Turkey Federation, its members, and chapters have been at the vanguard of reversing declining hunting participation through nationwide investment in hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts, and partnering with States to develop opportunities to engage people from all walks of life in the outdoors tradition, and since 2012, the National Wild Turkey Federation has recruited and reactivated more than 1,500,000 hunters; Whereas the National Wild Turkey Federation, its members, and chapters have invested more than $500,000,000 dollars to conserve or enhance more than 22,000,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat, forests, and grasslands across public and private lands since 1985; Whereas the National Wild Turkey Federation, its members, and chapters have invested more than $8,500,000 in research throughout North America to ensure healthy wild turkey populations into the future; and Whereas the National Wild Turkey Federation is the largest and longest serving nongovernmental stewardship partner of the United States Forest Service, conserving habitat on National Forest System lands for more than 40 years, and is heavily engaged in the development and implementation of the Department of Agriculture’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and salutes the organization, its members, and chapters from across the United States for their tremendous efforts to further scientific, State-led wildlife management and the conservation of America’s wild turkey and its habitat; and (2) wishes the National Wild Turkey Federation, its members, and chapters the best for the future as they continue to deliver their mission by working across land ownership boundaries on a landscape scale to increase clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities across the country.

Summary: This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States; Whereas an estimated 1.7 million Vietnamese Americans currently reside in the United States, making the United States home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans the fourth largest Asian-American population in the United States; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have established strong communities across the country, including in the States of California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington; Whereas first- and second-generation Vietnamese Americans have overcome tremendous socioeconomic challenges, including discrimination, language and cultural barriers, and poverty, to emerge as significant contributors to American society; Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the Armed Forces, and public service at every level of government; Whereas Vietnamese Americans support the advancement of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world; and Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to the rich cultural and religious diversity of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.
Calling on President Biden to immediately implement his radical climate agenda at the White House by prohibiting use of petroleum-based products and energy sources.

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Biden administration to live by its own decrees as it continues its assault on United States energy and petrochemical industry jobs; (2) calls on President Biden to implement the Biden administration’s climate agenda at the White House by prohibiting use of petroleum-based products and energy sources, including by immediately— (A) detaching the White House from the electric grid; (B) installing wind and solar energy production units on White House grounds as a substitute to the previous fossil fuel-generated energy; (C) detaching the White House from any aboveground or belowground pipelines that provide natural gas or other utility services; (D) updating Air Force One into an electric-powered aircraft; (E) updating all Marine One helicopters in service to full electric power; (F) updating all Presidential motorcade vehicles to be electric powered; and (G) removing or banning from the grounds of the White House equipment, objects, and materials derived from petroleum products, including cameras, microphones, mobile devices (phones and tablets), desktops, laptops, printers, coffee makers, plastic or laminated identification cards, ink pens, refrigerators, microwaves, ice cube trays, plastic drinking cups, cleaning products, surgical masks, plexiglass, trash and recycling bins, oil-based paintings, furniture, cosmetic products, soaps and toiletries, and clothing and shoes; (3) recognizes that the Biden administration’s energy policies jeopardize the well-being and security of the entire citizenry of the United States; (4) supports the continued efforts of the energy and petrochemical industry of the United States to continue leading the modern world in efficient, clean, and safe operations; (5) denounces administrative policies that move energy production to less-regulated foreign nations with horrible ecological records; and (6) supports the use of fossil fuel and petroleum products which have made modern life possible.

Summary: This resolution urges President Biden to implement the Biden administration's climate agenda at the White House by prohibiting use of petroleum-based products and energy sources.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the consideration of "Just War" principles prior to any vote with respect to a declaration of war or an authorization of the use of military force.

Just War Whereas the incorporation of Just War That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, prior to any vote by the House with respect to the introduction of the United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, the House should also determine— (1) whether such introduction is for the purpose of a just cause, such as— (A) stopping a genocide or ethnic cleansing; (B) stopping grievous, massive, and irreparable harm to the environment; or (C) protecting the United States or its allies from invasion or mass destruction; (2) whether the proposed action will be— (A) in response only to the underlying just cause; (B) proportional to the underlying just cause; and (C) undertaken with the intent to reestablish peace; (3) whether the presumed benefits of the proposed action outweigh the harm done; (4) whether there is a reasonable probability that the proposed action will succeed; and (5) whether all alternatives to military action have been exhausted.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that prior to introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities, the House should also determine whether such introduction is for the purpose of a just cause, such as stopping a genocide or ethnic cleansing; whether the proposed action will be in response, and will be proportional, to the underlying just cause, and will be undertaken with the intent to reestablish peace; whether the presumed benefits of the proposed action outweigh the harm done; whether there is a reasonable probability that the proposed action will succeed; and whether all alternatives to military action have been exhausted.
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Clinical Research Innovation Month".

Clinical Research Innovation Month Whereas Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) provide specially designed services which are fundamental to the development of drugs, biologics, and medical devices that improve the general health and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas CROs have more than doubled in size over the past decade; Whereas the number of studies conducted by CROs has increased by over 500 percent over the past 8 years; Whereas CROs conduct 80 percent of the experimental research for innovative new drugs; Whereas CROs contribute more than 100,000 professional research jobs to the global innovation economy; Whereas these cutting-edge research organizations undertake approximately two-thirds of business activity for biopharmaceutical development, demonstrating their critical involvement in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries; Whereas of the 88 new drugs to receive Food and Drug Administration and Emergency Medical Associates approval last year, 85 of them were manufactured by CROs; Whereas CROs research medical solutions to combat diseases such as breast cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, hepatitis, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension; Whereas CROs have conducted thousands of clinical trials involving over 1,000,000 patients as they strive to tackle the world’s most pressing medical issues through innovative clinical research; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate time to designate as Clinical Research Innovation Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Clinical Research Innovation Month (2) recognizes the considerable contributions of Clinical Research Organizations to the United States; and (3) honors these organizations, which will continue to inspire innovation in future generations.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of September 2014 as Clinical Research Innovation Month. Honors and recognizes the contributions of Clinical Research Organizations.
Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the Union as the 23d State.

Whereas the place now known as Maine is Wabanaki homeland, and is currently home to vibrant indigenous cultures and communities; Whereas Maine was a District of Massachusetts, 1 of the 13 original colonies of the United States; Whereas, by 1820, people living in Maine had built a thriving economy that included farming, forestry, fishing, and shipbuilding industries; Whereas, in March 1820, Congress and President James Monroe approved the Missouri Compromise, authorizing the establishment of the State of Maine and making it the 23d State of the United States; Whereas Maine is characterized by its hardworking, altruistic, and independent people, and its strong community spirit; Whereas the State motto, Dirigo I lead Whereas Maine has one of the highest numbers of veterans per capita in the United States and is the home of the Nation’s first veterans’ hospital, Togus; Whereas the State contributes greatly to our national defense through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Bath Iron Works, Pratt & Whitney, and numerous other suppliers and installations whose skilled employees are a vital asset to our country; Whereas distinguished statesmen from the State of Maine include William King, Joshua Chamberlain, Hannibal Hamlin, Margaret Chase Smith, and Edmund Muskie; Whereas Maine is known as The Pine Tree State Vacationland Whereas the majestic beauty of Mount Katahdin, one of New England’s highest peaks and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, and other unspoiled natural treasures beckon outdoor enthusiasts; Whereas Maine’s rugged coastline and vibrant fall foliage are showcased in particular splendor in Acadia National Park, 1 of the 10 most visited national parks in the country; Whereas the pristine Atlantic waters off Maine’s coast support fishermen and women as well as the iconic lobster industry, which is the Nation’s most valuable fishery and has become known worldwide as a standard of seafood excellence; Whereas Maine is the most forested State in the country, with a long history of pulp and paper production and an exciting recent turn towards innovation and diversification of forest products; Whereas the fertile soils of northern and eastern Maine have helped farmers produce the best potatoes and wild blueberries for generations and have supported the increase of organic agriculture operations; Whereas, March 15, 2020, marks the 200th anniversary of the attainment of statehood by Maine; and Whereas that bicentennial is a monumental occasion to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of the great State of Maine: Now, therefore, be it That the House recognizes and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the Union as the 23d State.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the United States as the 23rd state.