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Designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

National Women in Agriculture Day Whereas the United States proudly recognizes agriculture as one of the most impactful industries of the United States and acknowledges the countless women who help agriculture prosper both in the United States and abroad; Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United States, making up more than 1/3 Whereas, in 2022, farms operated by women in the United States sold $222,000,000,000 in agricultural products, accounting for 36 percent of the total agriculture sales in the United States for that year; Whereas, in addition to leading farming operations, women working in agriculture make a difference across the United States in various commodity and industry fields, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, agribusiness, and advocacy, which extend benefits to individuals across the globe through the international trade of the United States; Whereas the United States recognizes that women are vital in fostering the next generation of the agricultural workforce by promoting science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and agricultural education and entrepreneurial and community initiatives by serving as mentors for the 4–H Program, the National FFA Organization, the Cooperative Extension System, and numerous postsecondary agricultural science educator programs; Whereas March is National Women’s History Month; and Whereas female professionals, instructors, and leaders in the agricultural field should be celebrated for their efforts during National Ag Week, which takes place between March 17 and March 23, 2024: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more; and (2) encourages all citizens to— (A) recognize women working in agriculture; and (B) praise the significant positive impact those women have on the food resources and the agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to— (i) enter the agricultural field, which is a high-demand field of work; (ii) cultivate opportunities to lead; and (iii) feed a hungry world.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.
Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Whereas 12,000,000 to 18,000,000 people in the United States remain untreated for (OSA); Whereas untreated OSA can lead to heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression; Whereas 54 percent of the patients with PTSD who underwent sleep studies at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center were diagnosed with OSA; Whereas 20 percent of soldiers will develop sleep apnea in their lifetime; Whereas soldiers are 4 times more likely to develop sleep apnea than non-veteran civilians; Whereas studies show that 37 percent of soldiers showing symptoms for PTSD also report symptoms of insufficient sleep; Whereas veterans suffering from PTSD experience fewer nightmares when their OSA is treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy; and Whereas the lack of public awareness of the disease, poor sleep habits during active duty, and the effects of PTSD among veterans that lead to poor sleep leads to many undiagnosed, untreated, and severe cases: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for United States soldiers and veterans; (2) supports providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); (3) encourages all United States soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits both during and after active duty; and (4) further explores continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a viable treatment for OSA in patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Summary: Expresses support for raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for soldiers and veterans, and providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses. Encourages soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits.
Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.

Whereas increasing intermittent sun exposure in childhood and during one’s lifetime is associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma; Whereas even one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person's chance of developing melanoma later in life, while five or more blistering sunburns in late adolescence increases one’s melanoma risk by 80 percent and nonmelanoma risk by 68 percent; Whereas despite an excellent safety profile, sunscreen is not allowed in many schools without physician authorization; Whereas in these cases, sunscreen is usually required to be stored in a locked cabinet in the nurse’s office; Whereas no published studies show that sunscreens that meet FDA standards are toxic to humans or hazardous to human health; and Whereas research shows that wearing sunscreen can prevent sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports Federal, State, and local efforts to exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools and encourages all schools to allow students to possess sunscreen at school without restriction and without requiring physician authorization; (2) encourages State, local, and community entities, including schools and summer camps, to develop policies that provide for the use of and access to sunscreen and articles of sun-protective clothing; and (3) supports initiatives and efforts to encourage physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, through pediatric wellness exams and other opportunities, to educate parents and their children about sun-safe behaviors, including instructions on how to apply sunscreen and effectively wear comprehensive sun-protective clothing.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to: (1) exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, and (2) encourage health care professionals to educate parents and children about sun-safe behaviors. Encourages schools to allow students to possess sunscreen without restriction and without physician authorization.
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 the Budget: Mr. Buchanan. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Member to the House Committee on the Budget.
Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States with respect to the implementation of the immigration laws.

That the Speaker is authorized to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to immigration laws or laws pertaining or relating to illegal aliens, undocumented immigrants, or non-American citizens. The phrase “appropriate relief” includes but is not limited to all forms of equitable relief, including a declaratory judgment action to determine the meaning of laws and whether they are being obeyed or disobeyed, and a writ of mandamus, temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, permanent injunction, and such other relief as is necessary to compel obedience to law. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to initiate or intervene in any civil action pursuant to this resolution. 3. (a) The Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes, pursuant to this resolution, and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose. (b) The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall cause to be printed in the Congressional Record a statement setting forth the aggregate amounts expended by the Office of General Counsel on outside counsel and other experts pursuant to subsection (a) on a quarterly basis. Such statement shall be submitted for printing not more than 30 days after the expiration of each such period.

Summary: Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States regarding immigration laws or laws pertaining to illegal aliens, undocumented immigrants, or non-American citizens. Directs the Speaker notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. States that the Office of the General Counsel of the House shall represent the House in any such civil action, and may employ outside counsel and other experts.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-16. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. May 19, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day.

Whereas International Water Safety Day is celebrated to bring awareness to the ongoing drowning epidemic and educate people in becoming safer in and around the water; Whereas fatal unintentional drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1 to 14 years of age; Whereas fatal unintentional drowning is the sixth leading cause of death for people of all ages; Whereas an estimated 388,000 people died from drowning, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide and accounting for nearly 10 percent of total global mortality; Whereas drowning deaths are an epidemic; Whereas drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7 percent of all injury-related deaths; Whereas water safety education and water safety awareness can help curve the number of drowning fatalities; Whereas research shows that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children aged 1 to 4 years old; Whereas courses such as CPR have shown to improve outcomes for drowning victims since interventions occur more quickly; Whereas water safety is a life skill that can be taught; and Whereas water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day; (2) acknowledges that water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education; (3) acknowledges the importance of water safety and that every person should engage in water safety education; and (4) acknowledges that every person should learn to swim.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day. Acknowledges: (1) that water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education, (2) the importance of water safety education, and (3) that every person should learn to swim.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,815,165 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $9,815,165 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as “endangered”; Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as “endangered”; and Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and programs such as Early Reading First, Improving Literacy through School Libraries, and Striving Readers; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 1 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appropriate award of the Purple Heart to the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Whereas, on July 16, 2015, Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez launched a heavily armed attack against members of the Armed Forces serving at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Whereas Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Sgt. Carson A. Holmquist, Lance Cpl. Squire Wells, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith were killed in the attack upon the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center; Whereas Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez, the perpetrator of the attack, was inspired and motivated by the teachings and actions of known members of foreign terrorist organizations recognized by the Department of State; and Whereas section 1129a of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 571 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck Public Law 113–291 That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the July 16, 2015, attack upon members of the Armed Forces at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, clearly meets the criteria established by section 1129a of title 10, United States Code, for the award of the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces killed or wounded in the attack; and (2) the Secretary of the Navy should award the Purple Heart under such section to the members of the Marine Corps and Navy who were killed or wounded in the attack.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the July 16, 2015, attack upon members of the Armed Forces at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, meets the criteria for the award of the Purple Heart, and (2) the Secretary of the Navy should award the Purple Heart to the members of the Marine Corps and Navy who were killed or wounded in the attack.