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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any bill specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such bill are waived. The respective amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in each such bill shall be considered as adopted. Each such bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. (b) The bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. 3. (a) In the engrossment of H.R. 5444, the Clerk shall— (1) await the disposition of H.R. 2901, H.R. 5437, H.R. 5438, H.R. 5439, H.R. 5440, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5445, and H.R. 5446; (2) add the respective texts of all the bills specified in paragraph (1), as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 5444; (3) conform the title of H.R. 5444 to reflect the addition to the engrossment of the text of all the bills specified in paragraph (1) that have passed the House; (4) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (5) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment. (b) Upon the addition to the engrossment of H.R. 5444 of the text of the bills specified in subsection (a)(1) that have passed the House, such bills shall be laid on the table. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service.
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Whereas, on the last Monday of May, our Nation observes Memorial Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who died in the service of their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of active duty ser­vice­mem­bers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families are unparalleled; Whereas a voluntary military gives the American people the privilege and honor of being protected by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and reservists; Whereas active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans have risked life and limb to protect the American people and uphold the rights and freedoms of the people of the United States; Whereas approximately 30,000 veterans are residents of the District of Columbia and do not have voting rights and full representation in the Congress of the United States or full self-government in the District of Columbia; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought in the Revolutionary War, which resulted in the creation of the United States, under the slogan of no taxation without representation Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 3 different States during the war; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 4 different States during the war; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean war, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 8 different States during the war; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam war, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 10 different States during the war; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas Congress should pass H.R. 51 and S. 631, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant full and equal voting representation, as well as democratic control over local affairs, to the District of Columbia by making the District the 51st State; and Whereas the Washington, D.C. Admission Act has a record 204 cosponsors in the House and a record 32 cosponsors in the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, the House of Representatives recognizes that active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia deserve full and equal rights and passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

Summary: This resolution recognizes that active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia deserve full and equal rights and passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Expressing support of the designation of September 2019 as Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.

Whereas peripheral artery disease affects nearly 20,000,000 Americans, with an estimated 200,000 Americans that are from disproportionately minority communities; Whereas peripheral artery disease is a chronic condition that causes narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs; Whereas the primary cause of peripheral artery disease is the buildup of plaque in the arteries; Whereas African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and up to three times as likely to have an amputation; Whereas if not properly diagnosed, peripheral artery disease can lead to nontraumatic lower limb amputations; Whereas unnecessary amputations drastically reduce the quality of life for peripheral artery disease patients; and Whereas educating people on the risks of peripheral artery disease and encouraging early screenings are crucial to preventing unnecessary amputations: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution supports Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and encourages the public to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
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.
Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, and professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves children who are— (1) living in areas with a high poverty rate, areas with a high incidence of juvenile arrests, or single-parent households; (2) impacted by homelessness or familial incarceration; or (3) attending a struggling school; Whereas mentors serving as advisors, role models, or friends can diminish risk factors, enhance protective factors, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports and enriches the lives of children and promotes and reinforces positive activities, behaviors, and attitudes by working with donors, partners, family members, volunteers, and advocates; Whereas the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program is proven to help at-risk children reach their potential; Whereas the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado classifies the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program as a blueprint Whereas blueprint Whereas children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program perform better in school and develop better relationships with their families and peers; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers, known as Bigs Littles Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports nearly 3,000 mentor matches each year; Whereas an estimated 250,000 underserved children in southeastern Pennsylvania remain at risk for academic failure; and Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to bringing life-changing work to the children in the region who need it the most: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Summary: Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 27 through March 31, 2023, as "National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week".

National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week Whereas small businesses create 1,500,000 jobs annually; Whereas small businesses account for 64 percent of new jobs created in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the workplace solutions industry continue to be critical to helping small businesses and their employees through the transitions needed during COVID–19 and the delta variant; Whereas the workplace solutions industry continues to be essential in providing personal protective equipment to first responders, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and local government during this pandemic; Whereas the workplace solutions industry continues to be a critical resource to local, State, and Federal agencies, providing necessary personal protective equipment, cleaning solutions, and office equipment to help keep them safe and operational; Whereas the workplace solutions industry continues to be essential in responding to the needs of those in their communities who need it the most by supplying them with office furniture and equipment to help them transition to virtual workspaces; and Whereas small businesses employ 61,700,000 workers in communities throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week (2) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry; and (3) recognizes the efforts of the workplace solutions industry to promote safety and provide support for communities throughout the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week in recognition of the essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry and its efforts to promote safety and support for our communities.
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each chamber has assembled.
Electing a certain Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Stansbury, to rank immediately after Ms. Leger Fernández. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Stansbury, to rank immediately after Mr. Bowman. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Melanie Stansbury to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Expressing support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day.

Whereas, for over 65 years, airplanes and helicopters have been an important part of public safety efforts in communities throughout the United States; Whereas professional public safety aircrews and pilots have flown millions of hours protecting persons and property, often under hazardous and dangerous conditions; Whereas public safety agencies have long recognized the value of utilizing airborne assets; Whereas professional public safety aircrews recognize the importance of aviation safety during their missions; and Whereas July 26 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Public Safety Aviation Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day; (2) recognizes the men and women who fly public safety missions to protect people and property in the United States; and (3) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Public Safety Aviation Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day.
Making a technical correction to the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act.

That section 2(d) of House Resolution 107 (agreed to October 29, 2019) is amended by striking or sibling of parent, or sibling of Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution modifies eligibility provisions to allow a parent of a deceased service member or veteran to participate in the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, under which an individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives. The program currently allows participation by a child, stepchild, spouse, or sibling of (1) an individual who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, or (2) a veteran who dies of a service-connected disability.
Recognizing the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of New Hampshire and supporting the designation of March 19 and 20, 2022, as "New Hampshire Maple Weekend".

New Hampshire Maple Weekend Whereas New Hampshire celebrates Maple Month during the month of March; Whereas the art of making sugar and syrup from the sap of the maple tree was developed by Native Americans of the Northeastern United States; Whereas maple syrup production has been a part of New Hampshire culture and history for more than 300 years; Whereas New Hampshire maple syrup production happens every spring for a 4-to-6 week period, when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day and sap is collected from sugar maples and boiled down into syrup; Whereas there are more than 350 maple syrup producers in New Hampshire; Whereas New Hampshire produces more than 130,000 gallons of maple syrup annually; Whereas maple syrup generates more than $8,000,000 for the New Hampshire economy; Whereas New Hampshire was the seventh largest producer of maple syrup in the United States in 2021; and Whereas, on March 19 and 20, 2022, New Hampshire maple producers will host Maple Weekend: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of New Hampshire; and (2) supports the designation of New Hampshire Maple Weekend

Summary: This resolution recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the state of New Hampshire. It also supports the designation of New Hampshire Maple Weekend.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Whereas the purpose of National Women’s History Month is to increase awareness and knowledge of women’s involvement in history; Whereas, as recently as the 1970s, women’s history was rarely included in the kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum and was not part of public awareness; Whereas the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a Women’s History Week Whereas in 1980, the National Women’s History Project was founded in Sonoma County, California, by Molly Murphy MacGregor, Mary Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevas, Paula Hammett, and Bette Morgan to broadcast women’s historical achievements; Whereas National Women’s History Project co-founder Mary Ruthsdotter, who passed away in January 2010, was a leader in the effort to ensure the inclusion of women’s accomplishments in the Nation’s history; Whereas in 1981, responding to the growing popularity of women’s history celebrations, Congress passed a resolution making Women’s History Week a national observance; Whereas during this time, using information provided by the National Women’s History Project, founded in Sonoma County, California, thousands of schools and communities joined in the commemoration of National Women’s History Week, with support and encouragement from governors, city councils, school boards, and Congress; Whereas in 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the national celebration to include the entire month of March; Whereas educators, workplace program planners, parents, and community organizations in thousands of communities in the United States under the guidance of the National Women’s History Project, have turned National Women’s History Month into a major local learning experience and celebration; Whereas the popularity of women’s history celebrations has sparked a new interest in uncovering women’s forgotten heritage; Whereas the President’s Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History was established to consider how best to acknowledge and celebrate the roles and accomplishments of women in United States history; Whereas the National Women’s History Museum was founded in 1996 as an institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into the Nation’s teachings and history books; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes March 2020 as National Women’s History Month; and Whereas the theme of National Women’s History Month 2020 is Valiant Women of the Vote That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month; and (2) recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women’s history.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
Calling for the immediate resignation of Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III.

Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal of United States citizens, United States military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan has been an abysmal failure; Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has jeopardized the safety of, and in some cases directly resulted in the death of, United States citizens, United States armed servicemembers, and Afghan civilians; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to international condemnation of the United States, including from our allies; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal has diminished the United States standing on the international stage, allowing adversaries such as Russia and China to call into question the United States ability to fulfill its military and defense commitments; Whereas the Biden administration allowed billions of taxpayer dollars in military equipment to fall into the hands of the Taliban, including small arms, body armor, land vehicles, helicopters, and drones; Whereas the Biden administration has jeopardized the safety of United States citizens and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan by willingly sharing their identities with Taliban officials; Whereas the actions laid out above constitute a severe dereliction of duty and a failure to fulfill the oaths of office taken by Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III; and Whereas these failures have created a permanent rupture of trust between this military chain of command and the American people and our allies: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III immediately resign from office.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd James Austin III, should immediately resign from office.