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Expressing support for designation of September 25, 2015, as "National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day".

National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day Whereas September is “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”; Whereas pediatric bone cancers comprise 5 percent of all pediatric cancers; Whereas 5-year survival rates from metastasized pediatric bone cancers are only about 10 percent; Whereas a separate day to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer will help raise awareness of the disease in parents, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better survival rates; Whereas increased awareness may also help promote funding into pediatric bone cancer research where treatments and survival rates have been virtually unchanged for a quarter century; Whereas children with bone cancer courageously face painful and disfiguring surgeries, grueling physical therapy, the side effects from the harshest of chemotherapies, lost time from school, and the social stigma among teens: physical disabilities, scars, hair loss, weight loss, and absence from school; Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with bone cancer face unique difficulties, including separation of family for extended periods of time during treatment, difficulties in providing parental guidance to the children in the family who are not afflicted with cancer, financial strains over several years, and the emotional strain of watching a child suffer through treatment and often die a painful death after years of struggling; Whereas the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation is working to raise research funds and awareness of pediatric bone cancer and now seeks this designation to continue the raising of public awareness of the extent and magnitude of the damages inflicted on families across the United States from pediatric bone cancer; and Whereas September 25, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as “National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day” to raise awareness for pediatric bone cancer: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day”; and (2) commends— (A) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (B) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of the devastating disease of pediatric bone cancer; and (C) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day. Commends: (1) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric bone cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World Whereas the word Islam submission to the will of God peace Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has over 6,000 verses, or 114 chapters; Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran to be the book of divine guidance; Whereas Muslims frame their way of life around the Hadith, a collection of traditions and quotes of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him); Whereas, although its roots go back further, the religion began to spread rapidly in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar; Whereas Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion of the world; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is the central deity; Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different meaning; Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes peace, equality, and social justice; Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam; Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5 times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia); Whereas the 5 daily prayers are designed to remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and helps one refrain from committing sins; Whereas the obligatory charity is designed to purify a person from selfishness and encourages empathy to the poor; Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse background together in religious celebration; Whereas about 2,500,000 pilgrims visit Mecca each year for the Hajj, but in 2021 due to COVID–19, only around 60,000 vaccinated Saudi Arabian residents will be allowed over fears of the coronavirus; Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim’s life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it 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.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for members of the Islamic community and recognizes Islam as one of the world's great religions.
Standing with the Cuban people and their struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Whereas the Cuban people have suffered under an authoritarian Communist regime in Cuba since 1959; Whereas the Communist regime in Cuba has advanced a violent system of censorship, detention, torture and murder of political opponents, repression of pro-Democracy efforts, and severe restrictions on movement and emigration; and Whereas the Cuban people are entitled to a representative government that fundamentally respects freedom, democracy, and human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba and their fight to achieve freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Summary: This resolution recognizes and expresses support for the efforts of democracy and human rights activists in Cuba.
Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannot conceive naturally, and for other purposes.

Whereas, infertility presents a significant challenge for women across the nation, affecting their ability to conceive and realize their aspirations of parenthood; Whereas, CDC reports that roughly 19 percent of women deal with infertility; Whereas, advancements in medical science have led to the emergence of in vitro fertilization (IVF), providing hope and options for those grappling with infertility; Whereas, IVF has proven to be a widely embraced and effective solution for couples contending with infertility, affording them the opportunity to establish families and experience the blessings of parenthood; and Whereas, the Columbia University Fertility Center reports over 8 million babies have been born through IVF: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the access to and use of IVF treatments across the United States; (2) remains committed to commonsense policies that enable 4 families to grow and thrive; and (3) recognizes the fundamental truth that life is precious.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for access to and use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) across the United States.
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

That because Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, offered a voluntary statement in testimony before the Committee, was found by the Committee to have waived her Fifth Amendment Privilege, was informed of the Committee’s decision of waiver, and continued to refuse to testify before the Committee, Ms. Lerner shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall certify the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as directed by subpoena, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. That the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Resolves that Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be found in contempt of Congress for failure to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as required by a congressional subpoena. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee's report detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee as directed by the subpoena to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law, and to otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
Of inquiry directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to actions by the Small Business Administration to address fraud related to certain COVID-19 programs of the Administration.

That the Administrator of the Small Business Administration is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the actions taken by the Small Business Administration relating to the announcement by the Administrator on April 1, 2022, titled Administrator Guzman Announces Expanded Efforts to Aggressively Crack Down on Bad Actors and Prevent Fraud in Programs (1) The names and titles of each individual currently on the Enterprise Risk Management Board of the Administration. (2) The names and titles of each individual currently on the Fraud Risk Management Board of the Administration. (3) The names and titles of each individual who served on the Compliance, Oversight, and Reporting Team board of the Administration. (4) The names and titles of each individual who served on the Fraud Risk Management Council of the Administration. (5) All documents and communications relating to the amount of funds from loans made under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b) 15 U.S.C. 9009(e) 15 U.S.C. 9009b

Summary: This resolution directs the Small Business Administration to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents and communications about the actions taken related to the announcement released on April 1, 2022, titled Administrator Guzman Announces Expanded Efforts to Aggressively Crack Down on Bad Actors and Prevent Fraud in Programs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, Federal Government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, Federal Government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

Summary: Urges Members of Congress who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government-run health insurance option to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offices attached to the seat of Government should not be required to exercise their offices in the District of Columbia.

Whereas section 72 of title 4, United States Code, requires all offices attached to the seat of Government to be exercised in the District of Columbia; Whereas with the development of modern communication technologies and the increased ease of travel, Federal agencies are able to perform their duties from areas outside the District of Columbia; Whereas based on the information collected by the 2010 United States Census, there is a correlation between the centralization of Federal agencies in the District of Columbia and the median income of the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, which is higher than the median income of the United States; Whereas Federal agencies employ thousands of individuals and provide jobs and economic benefits to the areas in which the agencies are located; Whereas the focus of many Federal agencies involves industries located in areas across the United States and outside the District of Columbia; and Whereas the impact of regulations can be perceived more easily by those individuals who are proximate to the affected industries: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that it is no longer necessary for all Federal agencies to be located in the District of Columbia; (2) determines that Executive agencies, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and military departments, as defined in section 102 of such title, should be relocated outside the District of Columbia; and (3) calls on the head of each Executive agency and military department to recommend appropriate alternate locations throughout the United States to which their respective agency or military department can be relocated.

Summary: Recognizes that it is no longer necessary for all federal agencies to be located in the District of Columbia. Determines that executive agencies and military departments should be relocated outside the District of Columbia. Calls on each executive agency and military department to recommend appropriate alternate locations throughout the United States to which they can be relocated.
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Whereas the Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with the United States Armed Forces and South Vietnam; Whereas the United States became involved in Vietnam because policymakers in the United States believed that if South Vietnam fell to a Communist government then Communism would spread throughout the rest of Southeast Asia; Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961; Whereas as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin incidents on August 2, 1964, and August 4, 1964, Congress overwhelmingly passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, on August 7, 1964, which effectively handed over war-making powers to President Johnson until such time as peace and security Whereas in 1965, United States Armed Forces ground combat units arrived in Vietnam; Whereas by the end of 1965, there were 80,000 United States troops in Vietnam, and by 1969 a peak of approximately 543,000 troops was reached; Whereas on January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed, which required the release of all United States prisoners-of-war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam; Whereas on March 29, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; Whereas March 30, 1973, was the first day that combat troops were no longer present in Vietnam; Whereas more than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives in Vietnam and more than 300,000 members of the Armed Forces were wounded; Whereas in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the District of Columbia to commemorate those members of the United States Armed Forces who died or were declared missing-in-action in Vietnam; Whereas the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States; Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War were caught upon their return home in the crossfire of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; Whereas the establishment of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Whereas the last Saturday of March 2015 would be an appropriate day to establish as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, a Representative from the State of New York. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, a Representative from New York. Declares that when the House adjourns on March 19, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.
Supporting the designation of a National Day of Civility.

Whereas civility involves being nice or polite to others and treating others with respect; Whereas civil discourse and dialogue are hallmarks of the American political and social systems, and these hallmarks have been jeopardized in recent years by growing division in and coarsening of our political culture; Whereas 9 out of 10 Americans agree incivility leads to intimidation, threats, harassment, discrimination, violence, and cyberbullying; Whereas a majority of Americans believe incivility in our politics encourages general incivility in society and deters citizens from engaging in public service; Whereas racial and religious minorities, the homeless, people with disabilities, the poor, and law enforcement officers report having experienced the most incivility; Whereas civility training in schools, a national campaign to promote civility, a conscious public effort to practice civility, and a National Day of Civility may combat the threats posed by increasing incivility and distrust in our institutions; and Whereas July 12th would be an appropriate day to designate as a National Day of Civility: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Civility; (2) encourages a national campaign to promote civility in our schools, at work, and in our public spaces; and (3) calls on all Americans to practice civility.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Civility. The resolution encourages a national campaign to promote civility and calls on all Americans to practice civility.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.

Whereas the purpose of National Deaf History Month is to increase awareness of and express appreciation for the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to our society; Whereas, according to 2017 Census Bureau estimates, at least 11,200,000 individuals in the United States are deaf or hard of hearing; Whereas deaf culture is an important part of the fabric of our society; Whereas deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made and continue to make numerous contributions to the United States; Whereas the American School for the Deaf opened in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 15, 1817, as the first public school for the deaf in the United States; Whereas Gallaudet University was founded on April 8, 1864, when President Lincoln signed the charter establishing it as the first college for the deaf in the world; and Whereas the National Association of the Deaf and the American Library Association support recognizing April as National Deaf History Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month; (2) recognizes the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Deaf History Month with appropriate programs and activities.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 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; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Camp of Michigan or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.