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Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes, pursuant to section 6 of House Resolution 504— (a) after debate, each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to subsection (b) shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (b) it shall be in order at any time after debate for the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of, and such amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. 2. All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in subsection (b) of the first section of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July. 4. The provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 5. House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021 (as most recently amended by House Resolution 403, agreed to May 18, 2021), is amended by striking July 1, 2021 July 30, 2021 Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Expressing support for designation of October 2014 as "National Principals Month".

National Principals Month Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2014 as National Principals Month Whereas principals and assistant principals are expected to be educational visionaries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, disciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, budget analysts, facility managers, special programs administrators, and guardians of various legal, contractual, and policy mandates and initiatives as well as being entrusted with young people, the most valuable resource; Whereas principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers and teacher leaders to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives; Whereas the vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; Whereas leadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that contribute to what students learn at school, according to research conducted by the Wallace Foundation; Whereas the 2012 MetLife Survey of the American Teacher found that 69 percent of principals reported their job responsibilities were different than those they had 5 years earlier; Whereas the NAESP National Distinguished Principals program honors exemplary elementary and middle level public, private, and independent school leaders as well as leaders from the United States Department of Defense Schools and the United States Department of State Overseas Schools, for outstanding leadership for student learning and the profession; Whereas the NASSP National Principal of the Year program began in 1993 as a means to recognize outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as their exemplary contributions to the profession; Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary, middle level, and high school principals and recognize the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education; and Whereas the month of October 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Principals Month That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the contribution of school principals and assistant principals to the success of students in the Nation's elementary, middle, and high schools; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Principals Month

Summary: Recognizes school principals' and assistant principals' contribution to the success of elementary, middle, and high school students. Encourages the observation of National Principals Month in a manner that promotes awareness of the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
Recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

Whereas the Department of Defense State Partnership Program (referred to in this preamble as the State Partnership Program Whereas members of the National Guard work with partner militaries to bolster capabilities, improve interoperability, and enhance principles of responsible governance; Whereas the State Partnership Program delivers a significant return on investment by broadening the pool of security partners who are willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives of the United States around the world; Whereas most of the earliest State Partnership Program partner countries in Europe have gone on to become United States allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and many of them credit the State Partnership Program and their National Guard State partners with helping to make that possible; Whereas the State Partnership Program helps ensure that the Department of Defense has capable, trusted, and interoperable partners; Whereas the State Partnership Program has created 88 enduring, cost-effective partnerships with 100 nations encompassing over 1/2 Whereas members of the National Guard typically engage in more than 1,000 State Partnership Program events per year; Whereas the National Guard Bureau is working with the commanders of the combatant commands and the Department of State to increase State Partnership Program partnerships by 2 nations per year for the next 15 years; and Whereas commanders of the combatant commands and United States ambassadors strongly endorse the State Partnership Program for cultivating long-term relationships with partners: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; (2) expresses deep gratitude for the continuing service by members of the National Guard in support of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; (3) recognizes the outsized influence of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world that serve both the interests of the partner nations and the United States; and (4) supports the continued expansion of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program in furtherance of global security cooperation.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program and its outsized influence in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world. The resolution also expresses deep gratitude for the service of members of the National Guard to the program.
Reaffirming the robust commitment of the House of Representatives to the importance of the United States-Greek strategic partnership.

Whereas, on December 13, 2018, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Greek Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs Georgios Katrougalos launched a strategic dialogue and reaffirmed the importance of the United States-Greek relationship; Whereas history, security, commerce, and shared democratic values underpin a close relationship between the United States and Greece; Whereas the United States and Greece have a dual interest in many concerns, including independent energy supply sources and national security, particularly given the strategic geographic location of Greece; Whereas Greece is playing a key stabilizing role in a turbulent wider region and is a reliable, trustworthy, predictable, and stable ally and partner of the United States, promoting crucial regional synergies and cooperation, including with respect to Cyprus and Israel; Whereas the United States and Greece encourage and support funding for excess armaments to bolster Greek national security; Whereas the United States and Greece cooperate extensively within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), where Greece has consistently committed an excess of 2 percent of its Gross Domestic Product to defense; Whereas Greece has been an ally of the United States in law enforcement and the global war on terror, and has proven its willingness and determination to participate in a number of crucial NATO missions, including in Afghanistan; Whereas the United States and Greece express strong disapproval of provocative statements designed to interfere with either country’s national security interests; Whereas the United States and Greece have a strong commercial relationship, with $2.2 billion in trade between the two countries in 2017; Whereas the United States and Greece continue to encourage cross-private investments to bolster both economies; and Whereas people to people programs between the United States and Greece have been and will continue to be a staple of the relationship between the two countries: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its robust commitment to the importance of the United States-Greek strategic partnership; (2) applauds Secretary of State Pompeo and Greek Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs Katrougalos for initiating the strategic dialogue; (3) encourages greater security collaboration between the two countries in the area of defense; and (4) supports an increased focus by the two countries on energy, economic development, and people to people programs.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for relations between the United States and Greece and encourages a collaborative focus by the two countries on specific areas, including defense and energy.
Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum.

Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the history, culture, and art of the Nordic nations; Whereas Nordic people have long contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the United States; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum serves as a unique and valuable resource locally and nationwide in expanding knowledge of Nordic heritage and its impact throughout the U.S.; Whereas Nordic history, art, and culture will be even more vibrant and accessible when the Nordic Heritage Museum opens its new state-of-the-art museum in 2018; Whereas the State of Washington, King County, the Nordic Council (comprised of Nordic nations), the national museums of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, and many private individuals have partnered to provide funds and exhibits for the new Nordic Heritage Museum; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is a significant resource in preserving and celebrating the immigrant Nordic culture, art, and history; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the U.S. that exists for the exclusive purpose of preserving, interpreting, and providing education about Nordic culture and heritage; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum promotes valuable international relations with the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden; and Whereas it is appropriate to designate the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum That the House of Representatives recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum of Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum

Summary: Recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum of Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum.
Expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

National Gun Violence Awareness Day National Gun Violence Awareness Month Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 38,500 individuals are killed and 85,000 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) 14,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving guns; (3) 23,000 individuals die by suicide using a gun; and (4) 480 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas 2020 was one of the deadliest years on record for the United States, with an estimated 19,300 people killed in gun homicides or nonsuicide-related shootings, a 25 percent increase over 2019; Whereas unintentional shooting deaths by children increased by nearly one-third, comparing incidents in March to December of 2020 to the same months in 2019; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2020 in the United States, there were 610 mass shooting incidents in which at least 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas, every year in the United States, more than 3,000 children and teens are killed by gun violence and 15,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas approximately 8,800 people in the United States under the age of 25 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas, on June 4, 2021, to recognize the 24th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2021 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Whereas, in the United States each year, more than— (1) 36,000 individuals are killed and 100,000 individuals are injured by gunfire; (2) 12,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 22,000 individuals commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by one count, in 2018 in the United States, there were— (1) 340 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 103 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school or college; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas nearly 2,900 children and teens are killed by gun violence every year; Whereas, every 70 minutes, one person in the United States under the age of 25 dies because of gun violence; Whereas more than 6,300 of such persons die annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, at age 15, was killed while standing in a Chicago park; Whereas, on the first weekend of June to recognize Hadiya Pendleton’s 22nd birthday, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend Whereas June 2019 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Month; and (B) the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend.
Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Rothfus. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel.

Whereas the House of Representatives supports the long-standing position of the United States Government to insist on the resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict through direct negotiations between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives has long appropriated United States taxpayer funds to facilitate a negotiated solution between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives believes the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to seek legitimacy for unilateral statehood through international institutions is toxic to the prospects of a negotiated solution with Israel; Whereas the term “lawfare” means the abuse of law to achieve political and military means and has as its goals the delegitimization of the sovereignty of democratic states and the obstruction of democracies to fight against and defeat terrorism; Whereas the House of Representatives believes that the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to consider and potentially seek legal action against Israel through the International Criminal Court is a politically motivated action designed to put political pressure on Israel outside the context of direct negotiations, weaken Israel’s sovereignty, and hinder Israel’s ability to fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives believes the Palestinian Authority policy constitutes an act of lawfare; Whereas the use of lawfare is a national security danger to all democracies, including the United States and its democratic allies, who engage their militaries to defend their sovereignty and fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives views the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to use lawfare against Israel as a dangerous precedent that threatens the national security of the United States and its democratic allies; and Whereas the United States Congress passed the American Service Members Protection Act, which became law on August 2, 2002, that protects United States citizens and allied persons by protecting them from the jurisdiction, investigation, arrest, detainment, prosecution or imprisonment by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives views lawfare as a threat to United States military activities abroad and those of the United States democratic allies, and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation’s best interests.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives views lawfare (the abuse of law to achieve political and military means) as a threat to U.S. military activities abroad and to those of U.S. democratic allies and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation's best interests.
Supporting the designation of "GivingTuesday" and strong incentives for all people of the United States to volunteer and give generously.

GivingTuesday Whereas GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to positively transform their communities; Whereas GivingTuesday is in its eighth year and has become a worldwide movement that celebrates the power of generosity in all its forms; Whereas GivingTuesday brought together more than 2,500 organizations in all 50 States in its first year and continues to gain momentum with a growing number of partners in the United States and around the world; Whereas GivingTuesday, along with other community-giving days, highlights the charitable community in America which boasts 1 1/2 Whereas the charitable community is a key partner with Federal, State, and local governments in the delivery of key programs and services, including child learning and nutrition, emergency disaster response, crisis services for the homeless, and job training and placement programs; Whereas organizations participating in GivingTuesday support our military servicemembers, veterans, and their families with financial counseling, educational support, childcare, emergency relief, and health support; Whereas communities are lifted up by the exposure of all citizens to the cultural, educational, and civic opportunities provided by the charitable community; Whereas virtually every person in the United States benefits from the work of the charitable community, which employs more than 10 percent of the United States private workforce and engages an additional 63,000,000 volunteers; Whereas the estimated national value of each volunteer hour is approximately $25.43 per hour, contributing about $203,000,000,000 to communities across the United States; Whereas the Founding Fathers established a strong philanthropic tradition that should be continued and carried on; and Whereas GivingTuesday proves that acts of kindness and goodwill can transcend country, race, religion, and political ideals, and create lasting connections between people: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that the United States needs a strong and vibrant charitable and philanthropic sector to enable communities to meet local needs; (2) supports the designation of Giv­ing­Tues­day (3) supports strong incentives for all Americans to give generously to charitable organizations by protecting the charitable deduction and incentives that encourage philanthropy and volunteering.

Summary: This resolution supports (1) the designation of Giving Tuesday, and (2) strong incentives for giving generously to charitable organizations and volunteering.