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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.

Whereas according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 20 and 44 years of age; Whereas Native women face some of the highest levels of violence of any group, but there is little data on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes than people who are not American Indians or Alaska Natives; Whereas 97 percent of female and 90 percent of male American Indian and Alaska Native victims report being victimized by a non-Indian; Whereas according to a 2010 Government Accountability Office report, the Offices of the United States Attorneys declined to prosecute nearly 52 percent of violent crimes that occur in Indian country; Whereas the Indian Law and Order Commission issued a report entitled A Roadmap for Making Native America Safer Whereas Tribal communities should be able to protect themselves from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking, violence against children, violence against elders, and from violence committed against members of the Tribal justice system: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the crisis of violence against Native women.
Inquiring whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.

That— (1) the Committee on the Judiciary shall inquire whether the House of Representatives should impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary or any subcommittee or task force designated by the Committee may, in connection with the inquiry under this resolution, take affidavits and depositions by a member, counsel, or consultant of the Committee, pursuant to notice or subpoena; and (3) there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives such sums as may be necessary to assist the Committee on the Judiciary in conducting the inquiry under this resolution, any of which may be used for the procurement of staff or consultant services.

Summary: This resolution directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether or not the House of Representatives should impeach President Donald John Trump.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts, 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. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 3, and that the House concur in the Senate amendment numbered 1 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-16 modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendments 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 Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 2. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than May 3, 2017, such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendments and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution. 3. The chair of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence may insert in the Congressional Record not later than May 3, 2017, such material as he may deem explanatory of intelligence authorization measures for the fiscal year 2017. May 2, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Whereas the American Farm Bureau was established in 1919 to disseminate college research results to farmers and has since grown into one of the strongest agriculture advocacy organizations in the United States, with 6,000,000 members and affiliated services and member benefits; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation was officially chartered on October 30, 1922, in Jackson, Mississippi, and C.L. Neill of Jones County was elected as the first president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is a strong voice in agriculture for farmers, ranchers, and rural Mississippians; Whereas the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is to create an environment in which Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau members can have a better life and make a better living; and Whereas October 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates its history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi.

Summary: This resolution (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates its history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi.
Inquiring whether the House of Representatives should impeach Brett M. Kavanaugh, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

That— (1) the Committee on the Judiciary shall inquire whether the House of Representatives should impeach Brett M. Kavanaugh, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America; (2) the Committee on the Judiciary or any subcommittee or task force designated by the Committee may, in connection with the inquiry under this resolution, take affidavits and depositions by a member, counsel, or consultant of the Committee, pursuant to notice or subpoena; and (3) there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives such sums as may be necessary to assist the Committee on the Judiciary in conducting the inquiry under this resolution, any of which may be used for the procurement of staff or consultant services.

Summary: This resolution directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House of Representatives should impeach Associate Justice Kavanaugh.
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 588, with an amendment.

That upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker’s table the bill, H.R. 588, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with the following amendment: In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the Senate to the text of the bill, insert the following: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 2. Donor contribution acknowledgments at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Section 6(b) of Public Law 96–297 16 U.S.C. 431 (1) in paragraph (4) by striking the and (2) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking 2014 2018 (B) by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (6) notwithstanding section 8905(b)(7) (A) the Secretary of the Interior shall allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to acknowledge donor contributions to the visitor center by displaying, inside the visitor center, an appropriate statement or credit acknowledging the contribution; (B) donor contribution acknowledgments shall be displayed in a form approved by the Secretary of the Interior and for a period of time commensurate with the level of the contribution and the life of the facility; (C) the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund shall bear all expenses related to the display of donor acknowledgments; (D) prior to the display of donor acknowledgments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall submit to the Secretary for approval, its plan for displaying donor acknowledgments; (E) such plan shall include the sample text and types of the acknowledgments or credits to be displayed and the form and location of all displays; (F) the Secretary shall approve the plan, if the Secretary determines that the plan— (i) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (ii) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (iii) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition; and (G) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the proposed plan submitted under this paragraph, does not meet the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary shall— (i) advise the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. not later than 30 days after receipt of the proposed plan of the reasons that such plan does not meet the requirements; and (ii) allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to submit a revised donor recognition plan. . Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 588 (Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013).
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that restored the original black lung benefits eligibility requirements should not be reduced but should be preserved and protected.

Whereas men and women who spend their lives mining coal deserve the black lung benefits afforded them through the Black Lung Benefits Act; Whereas these critical benefits are important for thousands of men and women across the United States; Whereas, since 1969, black lung benefits have been guaranteed by the Federal Government and have provided assistance for miners and their widows; Whereas, in 1981, the Black Lung Benefits Act was amended tightening eligibility requirements and eliminating two provisions regarding the entitlement benefits of coal minors and survivors alike; Whereas the Black Lung Benefits Act was amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to restore provisions similar to those in the original Black Lung Benefits Act, providing equity for certain eligible survivors; Whereas these restored black lung benefits are critical for the widows and widowers of miners; Whereas the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate have indicated that Congress will act to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in the 115th Congress; and Whereas President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he would sign a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that in the event that Congress drafts provisions to amend or repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the provisions of such Act that restored the original black lung benefits eligibility requirements should not be reduced but should be preserved and protected.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that in the event Congress drafts provisions to amend or repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the provisions of PPACA that restored the original eligibility requirements for black lung benefits should be preserved and protected.
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 Homeland Security: Mr. Meehan, to rank immediately after Mr. Marino. Commitee on Rules: Mr. Byrne and Mr. Newhouse. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Homeland Security, and (2) Rules.
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 110th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a safe, inclusive space while supporting the next generation of women leaders.

Whereas March 12, 2022, marks the 110th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the largest and most impactful leadership program for girls in the world; Whereas, since its beginnings, Girl Scouts has emphasized public service and civic engagement, and has fostered a sense of community in girls; Whereas Girl Scouts works to champion the ambitions, cultivate the talents, and develop the skills of girls to confidently pursue their passions and make the world a better place; Whereas, during a time when girls are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression, Girl Scouts provides community, consistency, and connection for girls, and is a safe haven in all the uncertainty; Whereas girls say that Girl Scouts supports their mental health and is an accepting, safe space where they feel free to be themselves, and where leaders and other girls are sources of support during difficult times; Whereas, especially in the time of COVID–19, Girl Scouts plays an indispensable role in engaging girls in afterschool and out-of-school programming and experiences that expand their world and allow them to tap into their inner innovator, changemaker, and leader; Whereas, at a time when civics education is missing from many schools, Girl Scouts engages girls of all grade levels in civics programming that deepens their understanding of democracy and government, prepares them for a lifetime of civic engagement, and motivates them to take action on issues that are important to them; Whereas Girl Scouts offers girls 21st century programming in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and beyond, helping girls develop invaluable life skills; Whereas Gold Award Girl Scouts take on projects that have a measurable and sustainable impact on a community by assessing a need, designing a solution, completing a project, and inspiring others to sustain it; and Whereas, today, more than 50,000,000 women—trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders—are Girl Scout alums who have made the world a better place: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 110 years of providing girls with a safe, inclusive, all-girl space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities; (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2021, including the National Gold Award Girl Scouts; and (3) encourages Girl Scouts of the United States of America to continue to champion the ambitions, nurture the creativity, and support the talents of future women leaders.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 110 years of providing girls with a safe, inclusive, all-girl space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities; and (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2021.
Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.

Whereas supporters of democracy worldwide recognize the valor of the people of Ukraine in seeking to advance democratic governance in their country; Whereas the role of the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, is essential to ensuring democratic governance and a balance of power among the branches of the Government of Ukraine; Whereas the people of the United States affirm the positive role being played by the Parliament of Ukraine in averting a constitutional crisis in that transitional republic; Whereas, on November 30, 1999, the Speaker of the House of Representatives signed an agreement with the leaders of the Parliament of Ukraine to establish an interparliamentary exchange program between the two legislative bodies; Whereas Members of the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine have already participated in video teleconferences as part of this agreement; and Whereas the House of Representatives has commended these historic efforts and expressed its desire and willingness to build on the success of this agreement: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.

Summary: Supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Whereas on January 5, 2015, the United States Postal Service has implemented lower service standards Whereas delayed mail negatively impacts businesses, hurts residents, rural communities and the economy, and drives customers away, resulting in lower revenue and worsens the Postal Service’s financial situation; and Whereas robust service standards implemented by the United States Postal Service are essential to providing prompt and timely delivery of all mail: online purchases, local newspapers, newsletters, bill payments, letters, invitations, packages, and medicines: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore mail delivery service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 2. The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. 3. House Resolution 1020 is laid on the table. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5515) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week".

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week Whereas February 12, 2018, through February 18, 2018, is National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week Whereas lifestyle-related chronic diseases are at the heart of the current health care crisis in the United States; Whereas the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed chronic disease the public health challenge of the 21st century Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress, with increased risk for major illnesses and death; Whereas attempts to reduce these lifestyle-related chronic diseases and costs have proven to be financially unsustainable within a system that rewards hospitalizations and invasive procedures; Whereas incentives for interventions and technologies that achieve desired outcomes such as outpatient care, risk management, patient support, and health coaching should be encouraged; Whereas a large gap exists between health care provider recommendations and sustainable health-related behavior change; Whereas health coaches are a new type of health care worker who serve as wellness guides and supportive mentors that motivate individuals to cultivate positive health choices and move them toward those specific goals; Whereas health coaches serve a vital role in improving an individual’s wellness that complements and does not replace the work of health care professionals; and Whereas there are an increasing number of studies that show the effectiveness of health and wellness coaches in improving individual health and wellness and reducing health care costs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week (2) supports the efforts of health and wellness coaches of the United States on their important work to improve the health and wellness of the Nation.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.