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Expressing support for the designation of "National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day".

National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day Whereas amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (in this preamble referred to as AMPS Whereas AMPS amplifies a mild pain signal into an extremely painful signal; Whereas the 3 main causes of AMPS are psychological stress, injury, and illness; Whereas there are numerous types of AMPS, including complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, neuropathic pain, psychogenic pain, and reflex neurovascular dystrophy; Whereas amplified pain in children is not well studied but is known to include localized pain and diffuse pain and is estimated to affect 2 percent to 6 percent of children; Whereas 80 percent of children with AMPS are preadolescent or adolescent girls with a pain rating of 10 out of 10 Whereas symptoms can occur acutely or take weeks to develop and may include pain in one or multiple limbs, pain throughout the whole body or in the abdomen, headaches, skin temperature changes, skin color changes, swelling of the affected extremity, vascular changes, conversions, and allodynia; Whereas AMPS is difficult to diagnose and patients often see multiple specialists and are prescribed a variety of unsuccessful medications, procedures, and surgeries to treat their pain, which perpetuates the symptoms of AMPS and burdens families with additional health care costs; Whereas pediatric amplified pain is being diagnosed with greater frequency but has no known cure; Whereas once diagnosed, treatment and therapy focused on aerobic exercise, physical and occupational therapy, stress management, and counseling have proven to be more effective than the administration of pain management medications and more invasive procedures; Whereas the treatment goal is to restore function and return a child to the child’s prior functional level at school, in sports, and in leisure activities; and Whereas when patients are in treatment focused on aerobic exercise, physical and occupational therapy, and stress management and counseling, patients see a significant reduction in their pain according to published studies: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome ( AMPS (2) supports the designation of National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day. (Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome or AMPS is a medical condition that causes individuals to experience an abnormal pain reflex that causes constriction of blood vessels, which deprives muscles of oxygen and results in acid buildup.)
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 Armed Services: Mr. O’Halleran and Mr. Suozzi. Committee on the Budget: Ms. Jackson Lee and Ms. Schakowsky. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Schneider. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Clay. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Welch, Mr. Cartwright, and Mr. DeSaulnier. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. McNerney, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Foster, Mr. Takano, Ms. Hanabusa, and Mr. Crist. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Adams, and Mr. Espaillat. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Sablan, Ms. Esty, and Mr. Peters. Committee on Ways and Means: Ms. Judy Chu of California. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Natural Resources; (5) Oversight and Government Reform; (6) Science, Space, and Technology; (7) Small Business; (8) Veterans' Affairs; and (9) Ways and Means.
Expressing support for the Arctic Council and commemorating the Arctic Council 20th anniversary.

Whereas, on September 19, 1996, the Arctic Council was established with the signing of the Ottawa Declaration; Whereas the Arctic Council is an intergovernmental body that promotes international cooperation on Arctic issues; Whereas the United States along with Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden comprise the Arctic Council member states; Whereas the Arctic Council offers a platform in the international arena for indigenous communities to ensure they have a voice about what happens in their region; Whereas the Arctic Council helps the Arctic remain a stable zone of peaceful international interaction; Whereas the Arctic Council serves to ensure safe, sustainable tourism and commercial maritime traffic in the region; Whereas the Arctic Council works to protect the Arctic marine environment and address the impacts of climate change; Whereas the Arctic Council provides a collaborative forum for scientific research on topics including ocean acidification, sea floor mapping, and future Arctic Ocean navigability; and Whereas the United States current chairmanship of the Arctic Council offers an opportunity to promote and implement our policy objectives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the Arctic Council’s work and remains committed to ensuring that the United States fulfills its responsibilities as an Arctic nation and asserts leadership on issues affecting the Arctic.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives supports the Arctic Council's work and remains committed to ensuring that the United States fulfills its responsibilities as an Arctic nation and asserts leadership on issues affecting the Arctic.
GALA Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Greater Accountability from Lawmakers for Americans Resolution GALA Resolution 2. Requirement for the acceptance of certain offers of free attendance to charity events Clause 5(a)(4) of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in subdivision (C), by inserting for which the value of the free attendance for the event is less than or equal to $1,000 charity event (2) by redesignating subdivision (D) as subdivision (E); and (3) by inserting after subdivision (C) the following new subdivision: (D) A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House may not accept an offer of free attendance for an event described in subdivision (C) in any case in which the value of the free attendance for the event exceeds $1,000 unless— (i) attendance at the event is appropriate to the performance of the official duties or representative function of the Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House; and (ii) the Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House submits a statement to the Committee on Ethics prior to attending any such event that explains why attendance at the event meets the requirement described in item (i). .

Summary: Greater Accountability from Lawmakers for Americans Resolution or the GALA Resolution This resolution amends the House Rules to prohibit a Member of Congress, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from accepting free attendance at a charity event if the value of free attendance exceeds $1,000 unless attendance is appropriate to the performance of the official duties or representative function of the person attending. A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House who accepts free attendance that is appropriate to the performance of official duties must submit a statement to the House Ethics Committee prior to attending that explains why attendance is appropriate.
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2019, more than 145,600 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 51,000 Americans will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults over 50 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on May 5, 2019, and continues for one lunar month; Whereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who are less fortunate; Whereas Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by providing medical assistance, family services, scholastic supplies, before- and after-school programs, feeding the hungry, and providing recuperation efforts following natural disasters; Whereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar, the meal breaking fast during Ramadan, at the White House in 1805 and every President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community during their presidencies; Whereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members of the diplomatic community; Whereas the Department of Agriculture has hosted iftar dinners since 2008 to recognize and welcome interfaith dialogue and collaboration with individuals and organizations whose core values often overlap significantly with the mission of the Department, including disaster recovery, reducing food waste, ensuring access to nutritious food, and fostering safe, prosperous, and thriving communities; Whereas the Pentagon has held an iftar dinner every year since 1999, recognizing the thousands of American Muslims serving in all branches of the United States military; and Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world, acknowledges the onset of Ramadan (the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims), and expresses respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jackie Walorski.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Jackie Walorski, a Representative from the State of Indiana. That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, staff members of the Honorable Jackie Walorski. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the families of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Jackie Walorski, a Representative from Indiana. The resolution also expresses that the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Zachery Potts and Emma Thomson, staff members of Representative Walorski. Finally, the resolution expresses that when the House adjourns today, it is adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of those deceased.
Calling on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study assessing the effectiveness of treating chronic pain in veterans with cannabis in comparison to opioids.

Whereas prescription opioids are a class of drugs that can relieve pain, but can also be misused, resulting in dependence; Whereas prescription opioid addiction causes severe physical and mental harm and can result in overdose incidents and deaths; Whereas our country is facing an unprecedented and devastating prescription opioid overdose epidemic; Whereas opioid addiction in the United States increased by 493 percent from 2010 to 2016; Whereas 64,000 Americas died from opioid addiction and overdose in 2016; Whereas almost 60 percent of veterans returning from deployments in the Middle East and 50 percent of older veterans suffer from chronic pain; Whereas these rates of chronic pain exceed the reported 30 percent national average of chronic pain within the general American population; Whereas prescriptions for opioids by the Department of Veterans Affairs have increased by 270 percent since 2003; Whereas 68,000 veterans have been reported by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be addicted to opioids; Whereas veterans are roughly twice as likely to become addicted to opioids than are members of the general population; Whereas veterans are twice as likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than nonveterans; and Whereas the President of the United States announced a public health emergency on the opioid crisis on October 26, 2017: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the urgency and importance of finding alternative successful treatments to opioids to address veterans’ health care; (2) recognizes it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that a study be conducted on the medicinal applications of marijuana for treating wounds resulting from service to our great Nation; and (3) calls on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study and further research to evaluate the effects of cannabis in comparison to opioids in treating service-related health conditions of veterans.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) the urgency and importance of finding alternative successful treatments to opioids to address veterans' health care, and (2) that it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that a study be conducted on the medicinal applications of marijuana for treating wounds resulting from their service. Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study and further research to evaluate the effects of cannabis in comparison to opioids in treating veterans' service-related health conditions.
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in.

Whereas Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four; Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the F.W. Woolworth cafeteria in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960; Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South; Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women’s College; Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black; Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests; Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Greensboro Four for their contribution to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the civil rights movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee; (2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; and (3) encourages all States to include in their educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. The resolution (1) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation, and (2) encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their educational curricula.
Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls 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 fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.
Expressing support for designation of May 23rd as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16 million women working during World War II; Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas May 23rd would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day. Acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.