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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be a direct emergency economic stimulus for individual Americans in response to COVID-19.

Whereas the COVID–19 has rapidly spread throughout the entire world, creating a widespread outbreak that has been deemed a public health emergency in the United States and has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; Whereas COVID–19 has created a threat to the American public and the economic stability of our Nation, and American families will require immediate economic relief to survive the short- and long-term effects of the outbreak; Whereas COVID–19 poses an especially high health threat, which has led to numerous safety measures that, by necessity, will keep people away from their daily routines and activities, such as going to work, school, shopping for food and medicine, and other impactful economic activities, triggering an economic slowdown, which will heavily affect many industries; Whereas these necessary safety measures inevitably will economically hurt our working-class and low-income families, many of whom will not be able to go to work because they or their loved ones are infected or quarantined, or because they are caring for an individual affected by closures triggered by the outbreak; Whereas thousands of American families will require direct economic relief that will immediately affect their ability to purchase medicine and other essential goods and services, also enabling them to continue contributing to the economy; Whereas the Federal Government should more readily provide and prioritize direct economic relief for the American people, the majority of which are living paycheck to paycheck, rather than bailing out Wall Street banks and large corporations and industries; and Whereas every individual taxpayer should receive the direct assistance necessary to weather the effects of this global pandemic, and Congress must ensure that individuals most impacted by this crisis will receive economic relief to address their financial needs, including assistance with mortgage payments, student loans, and other debt obligations: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should create and provide an emergency Universal Basic Payment of $1,000 per month available to all Americans until the Department of Health and Human Services declares that the COVID–19 outbreak no longer presents a public health emergency; (2) the Universal Basic Payment should be a temporary economic stimulus package aimed to empower Americans directly and immediately; and (3) the Payment should be made to every United States citizen above the age of 18 years and should be nontaxable.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should create and provide an emergency Universal Basic Payment of $1,000 per month for all Americans until the Department of Health and Human Services declares that the COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus) outbreak no longer presents a public health emergency.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a resolution proposing to remove a Member from a standing committee unless the resolution is offered by, or with the concurrence of, the Leader of the party of the Member that is the subject of the resolution.

1. Removal of a member from a standing committee Clause 5(a)(1) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended to read as follows: (1) (A) The standing committees specified in clause 1 shall be elected by the House within seven calendar days after the commencement of each Congress, from nominations submitted by the respective party caucus or conference. A resolution proposing to change the composition of a standing committee shall be privileged if offered by direction of the party caucus or conference concerned. (B) A resolution proposing to remove a Member from a standing committee shall not be in order unless offered by, or with the concurrence of, the Leader of the party of the Member that is the subject of the resolution. (C) The Committee on Rules may not report a rule or order that waives the application of subdivision (B). .

Summary: This resolution amends House Rules to require a resolution proposing to remove a Member of Congress from a standing committee to be offered by, or with concurrence of, the leader of the party of the Member subject to the resolution.
Honoring Greyhound Lines, Inc., of Dallas, TX on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Whereas the company that became Greyhound Lines, Inc., was started in 1914 by a Swedish immigrant, Carl Eric Wickman, who began by transporting miners from Hibbing to Alice, Minnesota, in a 7-passenger Hupmobile Whereas in ensuing decades, Greyhound pioneered many bus industry innovations including the Super Coach Silversides Scenicruiser Whereas Greyhound played a crucial role in many historical events, including transporting troops from coast to coast in World War II and carrying Freedom Riders through the Deep South to protest State-sponsored segregation in interstate transportation facilities; Whereas Greyhound is the only nationwide intercity bus transportation company in the United States serving, along with its interline partners, over 2700 communities in all 48 continental States, and providing the only form of intercity public transportation in many of those communities; Whereas Greyhound efficiently operates a complex network of services extending from Canada to Mexico, including services in both of those countries; Whereas Greyhound has been a leader in safety innovations including developing and installing on all its new buses starting in 2009 radically redesigned new bus seats that provide the protection of lap/shoulder safety belts while retaining the benefits of compartmentalization; Whereas Greyhound continues to provide innovative new services such as the Greyhound Express and BoltBus point-to-point services while retaining its full nationwide network and provides all of its services in state-of-the-art, 50-passenger motorcoaches with amenities such as expanded leg room, WiFi and electric plug-ins; and Whereas Greyhound continues to do what Carl Wickman began 100 years ago, that is, providing affordable, safe, comfortable, and reliable intercity transportation to all members of the traveling public: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the centennial anniversary of the founding of Greyhound Lines, Inc., operated; (2) applauds and honors the president and chief executive officer, executive staff, and all employees of Greyhound Lines, Inc., for a century of innovations in intercity travel, and it expresses hope that its service will continue for many years to come; and (3) congratulates Greyhound Lines, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, for 100 years of outstanding service to the people of the United States.

Summary: Honors the centennial anniversary of the founding of Greyhound Lines, Inc., of Dallas, Texas.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 4 through April 8, 2022, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 4 through April 8, 2022, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week.
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution.

That if House Report 117–216 is called up by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol: (a) all points of order against the report are waived and the report shall be considered as read; and (b)(1) an accompanying resolution offered by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol shall be considered as read and shall not be subject to a point of order; and (2) the previous question shall be considered as ordered on such resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Thompson of Mississippi, Representative Cheney of Wyoming, and an opponent, or their respective designees. December 14, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution provides for the consideration of a report from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol that recommends Mark Meadows be cited for contempt of Congress.
Expressing condolences to and support for the people of Ecuador following the devastating earthquake on April 16, 2016.

Whereas, on April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador that was felt in neighboring countries; Whereas the epicenter was 17 miles southeast of Muisne, according to the United States Geological Survey; Whereas the death toll has already exceeded 350, and authorities indicate that thousands of Ecuadorians have gone missing; Whereas the earthquake damaged or destroyed homes, hospitals, roads, and businesses; Whereas the United Nations indicates that tens of thousands of people are sheltering in evacuation centers; Whereas the earthquake has knocked out electricity and water to multiple communities; Whereas United States Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that we stand by the people of Ecuador in this difficult time and are ready to assist in any way we can. Whereas according to the United States Census Bureau approximately 700,000 Ecuadorian-Americans reside in the United States; Whereas the Ecuadorian-American community is deeply concerned about their families, friends, and loved ones and are reaching out to assist in recovery efforts; and Whereas flooding from El Niño is creating additional challenges to search, rescue, and recovery: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its sorrow and condolences on the loss of life following the earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016; (2) recognizes and commends all those engaged in the domestic and international response to the earthquake in Ecuador, including international agencies, the United States Government, and nongovernment organizations; and (3) supports efforts by the United States Government to assist the people of Ecuador as they seek to recover from the earthquake.

Summary: Expresses condolences on the loss of life following the earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016. Commends those engaged in the domestic and international response to the earthquake, including international agencies, the U.S. government, and nongovernment organizations. Supports U.S. efforts to assist the people of Ecuador as they seek to recover from the earthquake.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment 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 adoption without intervening motion. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty.
Electing a 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 Mr. LaHood. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Mr. LaHood. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on: (1) Natural Resources; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Whereas kindness means doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return; Whereas kindness can change a family, a neighborhood, a school, a city, a nation, and ultimately, our world; Whereas residents within the United States have a long history of demonstrating kindness daily in their homes, schools, places of faith, businesses, community organizations, and throughout their neighborhoods; Whereas kindness has the power to connect people and to build community and is the mortar that connects and builds our Nation's social infrastructure; Whereas the culture of kindness and compassion can heal the country from within and promote a healthier society; Whereas studies have shown that kindness can improve several aspects of health, mindfulness, self-compassion, compassion toward others, and interpersonal conflict; and Whereas kindness can foster strong bonds that will bring individuals together despite their differences in order to tackle the challenges that face our Nation in a nonpartisan manner: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in this country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in this country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.
Recognizing the anniversary of the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Whereas Spain claimed the lands that constitute present-day Florida in addition to the land stretching from its panhandle westward, across the southern portions of modern-day Alabama and Mississippi to the eastern banks of the Mississippi River; Whereas General Andrew Jackson’s invasion of Florida during the First Seminole War (1817–1818) spurred the Spanish Government, fearing the loss of its claim to the territory, to the negotiating table; Whereas Secretary of State John Quincy Adams entered into negotiations with Spanish diplomat Don Luis de Onís in 1819; Whereas Adams secured all of Spanish Florida, finalizing the Louisiana Purchase; Whereas the treaty also set a new boundary running from the mouth of the Sabine River on the Gulf Coast (on the eastern border of modern-day Texas) northwestward along portions of the Sabine, Red, and Arkansas Rivers, then westward on the 42d parallel to the Oregon coast, and was the first boundary to traverse the United States continent; Whereas the Adams-Onís Treaty also ushered in Congress’s first Member of Hispanic descent; Joseph Marion Hernández served as Florida’s first Territorial Delegate during the 17th Congress (1821–1823): Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should acknowledge the great decision to acquire the Florida territory and to acknowledge the great contributions the State of Florida has given to the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should acknowledge the great decision made by the United States in acquiring the territory of Florida from Spain under the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 and acknowledge the great contributions the State of Florida has given to the United States.
Encouraging the people of the United States to honor the service of military retirees who continue to serve the United States long after such retirees have completed military service.

Whereas there are 2,100,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service or service-connected disability; Whereas military retirees are dedicated, focused, well-trained, well-disciplined, and well-educated and bring the best qualities of United States citizenship to lifelong service within the United States and their local communities as stable, responsible, citizens, and neighbors; Whereas those qualities often result in contributions to the civilian workforce as experienced and dedicated employees, to local educational institutions as teachers, counselors, and coaches, to local government as elected public servants, and to communities as effective volunteer leaders; Whereas such dedication and focus brings balance and stability to local communities; and Whereas those contributions are the manifestation of the desire of military retirees to continue lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their communities and the United States long after such retirees have completed military service by supporting the goals and ideals of a Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Summary: Encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their communities and the United States long after they have completed military service by supporting the ideals of a Military Retiree Appreciation Day.
Electing a Member to a certain 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 Armed Services Mr. Mitchell. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week.

Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will serve as an opportunity for all Americans to pause with reverence to honor all the men and women who have worn the Nation’s uniform and sacrificed on behalf of the Nation; Whereas all the members of the Armed Forces of the United States represent the best that the United States has to offer and safeguard the highest ideals of liberty and freedom; Whereas it is imperative that the Nation honors its commitment to veterans by providing services that are vital to their livelihood, increasing community awareness about the challenges that veterans face every day, and encouraging community members to share their time with veterans to learn about their extraordinary sacrifices to the Nation; Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will not only honor the sacrifices of veterans but the sacrifices of their family members as well; Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will shed light on the importance of providing adequate job training and education services, so veterans are able to transition into civilian life and acquire well-paying jobs upon their return from service; and Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will provide community members with an opportunity to become engaged in support networks that provide vital assistance to veterans and their families: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week and its efforts to pay tribute to veterans, the sacrifices they have endured to keep the Nation safe from those who wish to do it harm, and their steadfast loyalty to upholding the Nation’s highest values of liberty and freedom; (2) encourages citizens who live near a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital or similar support network to volunteer their time, visit, and thank the veterans of their community for their service; and (3) pledges to continue to support veterans-related services that provide quality, affordable health care to veterans in need, and to take action to ensure that the Nation’s veterans are provided with the best care a grateful Nation can provide.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week and its efforts to pay tribute to veterans. Encourages Americans who live near a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital or similar facility to volunteer their time, visit, and thank such veterans for their service. Pledges to continue to support veterans-related services that provide quality, affordable health care to veterans in need, and pledges to take action to ensure that such veterans are given the best care a grateful nation can provide.