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Supporting the designation of October 15, 2023, as "National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Whereas 2023 marks the 17th nationally recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Whereas each year, approximately 1,000,000 pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn; Whereas pregnancy and infant loss can affect families long after the loss; Whereas loss of an infant or a pregnancy can negatively affect a person’s mental health; Whereas families would benefit from bereavement leave from work to take care of themselves and their families; Whereas people who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss should not have their experiences minimized or stigmatized; Whereas Congress should acknowledge the personal experiences of individuals who have lost a pregnancy or infant and empower those individuals to speak about their losses; Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Whereas Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (2) understands the importance of honoring these losses and supporting affected people and their families; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Expressing support for designation of August 2015 as "Blue Star Mothers of America Month".

Blue Star Mothers of America Month Whereas Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. was founded as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, with the purpose of uniting mothers with sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory, and nonprofit organization was chartered in 1960 by the Congress of the United States; Whereas persons eligible for membership in the Blue Star Mothers of America include any woman who filled the role of birthmother, adoptive mother, step-mother, foster-mother, grandmother, legal guardian of a servicemember at any time in that servicemember’s life who is currently serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, or has served and been discharged; Whereas the work of the Blue Star Mothers of America includes— (1) supporting members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans; (2) advocating for the United States Armed Forces and those men and women who have served the Nation with honor; (3) maintaining allegiance to the United States; (4) educating its members and others not to divulge military or other government information; (5) assisting and participating in ceremonies which honor, remember, and support members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans; (6) honoring those families whose children have died in service to the Nation; (7) assisting in the care of unsupported mothers who gave their children to the service of the Nation; (8) fostering true democracy; (9) assisting in homeland security; (10) upholding the United States principles of freedom, justice, and equal rights; and (11) defending the United States from all enemies, foreign and domestic; Whereas the dedication of Blue Star Mothers of America is increasingly important with over 11,000 active members in 42 States of the United States with sons and daughters serving in the United States Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard; Whereas the Blue Star Service Flag is the official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the United States Armed Forces during any period of war or armed hostilities the Nation may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities; Whereas 6,764 members of the United States Armed Forces died in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; Whereas the loyalty, dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of the devoted members of Blue Star Mothers of America merit the utmost respect, acknowledgment, and recognition of the public; and Whereas August 2015 would be an appropriate month to designate as Blue Star Mothers of America Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Blue Star Mothers of America Month (2) encourages all citizens to take time during the month to reflect and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the mothers of members of the United States Armed Forces and celebrate the rich history and contributions they have made to the great Nation.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Blue Star Mothers of America Month.
Congratulating the Washington Mystics on winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Whereas, on October 10, 2019, the Washington Mystics won the 2019 Women’s National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the WNBA Whereas that October 10, 2019, win is the first WNBA championship won by the Washington Mystics in the 22 years that the Washington Mystics have been in the WNBA; Whereas the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA finals; Whereas the Washington Mystics— (1) dominated the competition in the regular season, with 26 wins and 8 losses, the best record of any team in the WNBA; and (2) earned the top seed in the playoffs; Whereas the Washington Mystics play home games at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast Washington, DC; Whereas the 2019 roster of Washington Mystics players includes— (1) Ariel Atkins; (2) Natasha Cloud; (3) Elena Delle Donne; (4) Tianna Hawkins; (5) Myisha Hines-Allen; (6) Kiara Leslie; (7) Emma Meesseman; (8) Kim Mestdagh; (9) Aerial Powers; (10) LaToya Sanders; (11) Kristi Toliver; and (12) Shatori Walker-Kimbrough; Whereas Emma Meesseman received the 2019 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player award; Whereas Elena Delle Donne received the 2019 WNBA League Most Valuable Player award; Whereas Natasha Cloud received the 2019 WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership award; Whereas the 2019 Washington Mystics coaching staff includes— (1) Head Coach Mike Thibault; (2) Assistant Coach Marianne Stanley; and (3) Assistant Coach Eric Thibault; Whereas Ted Leonsis, founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Washington Mystics, has built a culture of success and contributed greatly to Washington, DC, and the surrounding region through philanthropy; Whereas the Washington Mystics have exhibited dedication to positive social impact by strengthening communities through the Mystics Care partnership with organizations in Washington, DC, and the surrounding region; and Whereas the dedication and hard work of the Washington Mystics have inspired and empowered girls, boys, women, and men of all ages: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for winning the 2019 Women’s National Basketball Association championship; (2) applauds the people of Washington, DC, and the surrounding region for their enthusiastic support of the Washington Mystics; (3) supports equity in men’s and women’s professional sports; and (4) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Ted Leonsis.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.
Authorizing candidates for election to the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives to file statements with the Clerk regarding the intention to participate or not participate in the small donor financing system for such elections under title V of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

1. Authorization of filing of statements regarding intent to participate or not participate in small donor financing system for House candidates (a) In general At the time a candidate for nomination or election for the office of Member of the House of Representatives files with the Clerk the report required under section 101(c) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1989, or a Member of the House of Representatives files with the Clerk the report required under section 101(d) of such Act, the candidate or Member may file a statement indicating whether or not the candidate or Member intends to be a participating candidate under title V of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by part 2 of subtitle B of title V of the For the People Act of 2021) with respect to the next election for such office which is held after the candidate or Member files the report and for which the small donor financing system under such title is in effect. (b) Posting The Clerk shall post on the official public website of the Office of the Clerk each statement filed under subsection (a). (c) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to reports filed on or after the date of the adoption of this resolution. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution authorizes a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives the President of the United States should remove Dr. Anthony Fauci from his positions as the President's Chief Medical Advisor and as the Director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Whereas Dr. Anthony Fauci has been in his position as Director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984; Whereas Dr. Fauci was appointed to his position as Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden in 2021; Whereas Dr. Fauci served as a member of the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus Task Force; Whereas the American public placed great confidence in Dr. Fauci’s statements and recommendations; Whereas Dr. Fauci made contradictory statements regarding the origins of the COVID–19 pandemic and the proper response to the crisis; and Whereas recent emails of Dr. Fauci’s have further demonstrated the contradictions between Dr. Fauci’s public statements and his private email correspondence: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives urges the President of the United States to remove Dr. Anthony Fauci from his positions as Chief Medical Advisor and Director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases due to Dr. Fauci’s betrayal of the American public’s trust as demonstrated by contradictory public statements and private email correspondence.

Summary: This resolution urges the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci from his positions as Chief Medical Advisor and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Recognizing Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his 44 years of exemplary service to his country and his home State of Indiana.

Whereas Vice Admiral Sean Buck has a long family lineage of military service with four consecutive generations of naval officers who have served from 1900 to the present day including his grandfather, Lieutenant Commander Arthur Whittier, his father, Navy Captain Edward G. Buck, himself, and his son, Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey S. Buck; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, where he attended North Central High School; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received his commission in 1983; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck was designated a naval flight officer in 1985; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck earned a Master of Arts in International Security Policy from George Washington University and has completed— (1) studies at the College of Naval Command and Staff, the United States Naval War College, and the Armed Forces Staff College; (2) a fellowship with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seminar XXI on Foreign Politics, International Relations, and the National Interest; and (3) executive certificate programs at both the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Graduate School of Education; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck, as a flag officer, has served— (1) as commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force with the United States 5th and 7th Fleets, Fleet Air Forward, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group; (2) as the chief of staff, Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J5), the Joint Staff; (3) as Director of the 21st Century Sailor Office, where his portfolio included the Navy’s programs on sexual assault prevention and response, suicide prevention, alcohol abuse, and other destructive behaviors; and (4) as commander, United States Naval Forces Southern Command/United States 4th Fleet; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards), the Legion of Merit (five awards), and various other personal, unit, and service awards; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck is most proud of his various unit awards that reflect credit on the successful teams he has served with and the many skilled professionals he has been privileged to work alongside; Whereas Vice Admiral Buck has served as the 63d Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy since July 26, 2019; and Whereas Vice Admiral Buck will retire from the military on July 7, 2023: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes, honors, and commends Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his distinguished military career and his patriotism in service to his country and his home State of Indiana.

Summary: This resolution recognizes, honors, and commends Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his distinguished military career and patriotism.
Designating November 17, 2021, as "National Butter Day".

National Butter Day Whereas around the world, butter can be found in cuisines of every culture, each of which use butter to enhance recipes and enrich lives; Whereas butter has been on the dinner table for individuals for hundreds of years; Whereas butter has served as a staple for family recipes that have been passed down for generations; Whereas the average individual in the United States eats 6.3 pounds, or about 25 sticks, of cow’s butter each year; Whereas butter sculptures have been used to celebrate scenes and individuals from across the United States since the 19th century; Whereas butter is the crucial ingredient in mouth-watering sauces, rich cookies, creamy mashed potatoes, hearty casseroles, and much more; Whereas butter producers, processors, and dealers have always ensured that butter was available for cooks across the United States; and Whereas butter has improved the meals that have brought families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Butter Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate National Butter Day with their favorite buttery dishes and baked goods.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Butter Day. It also encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the day with their favorite buttery dishes and baked goods.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program as it celebrates 50 years of educating and training the Nation's economically disadvantaged youth.

Whereas over the course of 50 years, nearly 3,000,000 youth in the United States have been provided a safe living and learning environment on Job Corps campuses nationwide; Whereas 126 Job Corps campuses educate and train 50,000 youth in the United States each year; Whereas throughout its 5 decades of existence, Job Corps has successfully provided the Nation’s jobless and under-educated youth with critical residential, academic, and career preparation services; Whereas Job Corps is considered the Nation’s largest and most successful high school dropout recovery and youth empowerment program; Whereas youth enrolled in Job Corps receive intensive academic remediation, gainful employment, life-learning skills, and job placement assistance; Whereas Job Corps builds the lives of its students, many of whom are high school dropouts and have never held a full-time job; Whereas in an average 10-month stay at Job Corps campuses, the majority of youth improve their literacy by more than 2 grade levels, leave with a high school diploma equivalency, and nearly 80 percent of Job Corps graduates secure employment or enter the military; Whereas Job Corps successful model of preparing youth in the United States has included strong partnerships and linkages with employers and labor representatives; Whereas this public-private partnership of United States ingenuity has led to local and large employers and labor representatives providing Job Corps students with hands-on, practical experience and the smooth transition from student to employee; Whereas Job Corps successful business model has relied on marketplace competition to identify the most qualified operators that are capable of securing the best outcomes for our youth and the best value for taxpayers; Whereas Job Corps students and staff have contributed to their communities through millions of hours of community service, signaling the importance of giving back to the communities in which they live; Whereas dedicated Job Corps staff invest their time and talents in the lives of students and without whom Job Corps could not fulfill its mission; Whereas the economic benefits of each local Job Corps center is the generation of 100 permanent jobs, thus producing 15,000 qualified and dedicated staff in 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; and Whereas 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program in honor of Job Corps graduates, students, staff and campus operators, local employers, and community supporters across America: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program.

Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program.
Supporting the designation of September 2019, as "School Bus Safety and Security Month".

School Bus Safety and Security Month Whereas every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 children to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus 180 school days in a year, or approximately 4 billion miles driven annually; Whereas the Child Safety Network, celebrating 30 years of national public service, supports the Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the latest training, technology, and free safety and security resources to the school bus industry; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety and Security Month (1) provide free resources from the Child Safety Network designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus drivers and school bus safety and security professionals; and (3) improve safer public driver behavior near school buses when students are boarding and disembarking from the school buses; Whereas key leaders who are deserving of recognition during School Bus Safety and Security Month Whereas School Bus Safety and Security Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of School Bus Safety and Security Month

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of School Bus Safety and Security Month.
No Option for Stock Trading and Ownership as a Check to Keep congress clean Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the NO STOCK Resolution No Option for Stock Trading and Ownership as a Check to Keep congress clean Resolution 2. Prohibiting Members of House of Representatives from owning individual stocks Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives (known as the Code of Official Conduct (22) Prohibiting members of house of representatives from owning individual stocks A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not own the common stock of any individual public corporation. .

Summary: NO STOCK Resolution or the No Option for Stock Trading and Ownership as a Check to Keep congress clean Resolution This resolution prohibits Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners of the House of Representatives from owning the common stock of an individual public corporation.
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 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from 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 March 30, 2014, 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. Encourages the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.