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Expressing support for a stable and sustainable funding source for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program.

Whereas Congress has established the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, which is dedicated entirely to training primary-care physicians and dentists in community-based settings, to help fill a shortage of primary-care clinicians in the United States; Whereas teaching health centers are leading innovative educational programming dedicated to ensuring a sufficient supply and distribution of primary-care physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas; Whereas the THCGME program has grown from supporting 63 resident positions in the first year, to more than 700 in the 2016–2017 academic year; Whereas the programs receiving this support are training residents in the specialties with the highest shortages nationally, including: family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and dentistry; Whereas teaching health centers are located primarily in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), rural health clinics, and tribal clinics, all of which care for underserved communities and populations; Whereas the size of THCGME remains modest, representing in fiscal year 2016 less than 0.5 percent of the annual Federal outlay committed to training physicians; Whereas the THCGME program delivers value in physician training and encourages team-based care that improves quality; Whereas reports show the THCGME program is helping to meet the need of increasing the number of physicians choosing to practice primary care, to provide care to underserved populations, and to locate in rural and underserved communities; Whereas THCGME funding is unstable in its current form; and Whereas Congress provided 2 years of bridge funding for the THCGME program in section 221(b) of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which passed with overwhelming bipartisan margins in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program should be protected and sustained.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program should be protected and sustained. (The THCGME Program awards grants to health centers for primary care residency programs.)
Expressing support for Ukraine in its upcoming elections and opposing any Russian interference in Ukraine's elections.

Whereas in an effort to undermine democracy in Ukraine, Russian hackers targeted the country’s voting infrastructure just days before its 2014 Presidential election; Whereas the Government of the Russian Federation continues to undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine and threatens the peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including through its illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine; Whereas the Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, testified before Congress on January 5, 2017, and stated, Russia also has used cyber tactics and techniques to seek to influence public opinion across Europe and Eurasia Whereas in the 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community, Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats stated, Russia’s interception of Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait and detention of the ships’ sailors in November 2018 demonstrates Russia’s willingness to limit Ukrainian freedom of navigation in the area and exert political pressure on the country’s leadership, particularly in advance of Ukraine’s elections this year … Russia is taking steps to influence these elections, applying a range of tools to exert influence and exploit Kyiv’s fragile economy, widespread corruption, cyber vulnerabilities, and public discontent in hopes of ousting Poroshenko and bringing to power a less anti-Russia Parliament Whereas Ukraine will hold its Presidential election on March 31, 2019, and parliamentary elections in the fall of 2019; and Whereas, on March 6, 2019, Ukraine reported thwarting attempts of the Russian Federation to organize hacker attacks on Ukrainian state agencies tasked with preparing and conducting the elections: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future; (2) strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; (3) strongly condemns attempts by the Government of the Russian Federation, and its agents, to interfere in Ukraine’s elections including via malign cyber operations and by seeking to influence the public opinion through their controlled media outlets and social networks; and (4) strongly encourages the United States Government to assist the Government of Ukraine in efforts to protect Ukraine’s election infrastructure from cyber and other threats.

Summary: This resolution condemns attempts by Russia to interfere in Ukraine's elections and encourages the United States to assist Ukraine in efforts to protect its election infrastructure.
Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution 2. Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from serving on boards of for-profit entities Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 19 as clause 20; and (2) by inserting after clause 18 the following new clause: 9. A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not serve on the board of directors of any for-profit entity. .

Summary: Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution This resolution prohibits Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner of the House from serving on the boards of for-profit entities.
Commending and congratulating the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team (referred to in this preamble as the Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Whereas the 2023 national championship is the first national championship for the Quinnipiac Bobcats; Whereas the Quinnipiac Bobcats have made the NCAA Championship tournament in 8 of the last 10 seasons; Whereas Jacob Quillan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship tournament, finishing the NCAA Championship tournament with 5 goals and setting a new Quinnipiac University record for most goals scored in a single tournament; Whereas Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the Quinnipiac Bobcats, has led the team for 29 years and transformed the Quinnipiac Bobcats from a Division II program to a Division I powerhouse; and Whereas the National Championship was played in front of 20,000 people in Tampa, Florida, and was the most watched Frozen Four Final That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Quinnipiac University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Quinnipiac University, Dr. Judy Olian; and (B) the head coach of the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team, Rand Pecknold.

Summary: This resolution commends the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.
Providing for consideration of the Resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ethics. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Resolution (H. Res. 72) removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom and expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom was born in the city of Santa Ana, California, on April 5, 1923, to a family of Swedish immigrant farmers; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom left his studies at Stanford University after the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 in order to enlist in the Army to fight for his country; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom attained the Army rank of Captain, was wounded in action in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, and was awarded the Purple Heart; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom completed his Bachelors of Arts at Stanford while recuperating from his combat wounds and subsequently earned his Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom helped develop the world renowned South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, into the highest grossing retail center in the United States with annual sales in excess of $1.7 billion; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom helped spearhead the creation of the Orange County Performing Arts Center and played a direct role in bringing the arts to Orange County; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom left a legacy of dedication and leadership to his community and helped transform a largely agricultural region into a multiethnic and thriving center of art, culture, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and business leadership; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom served his community by serving on the board of numerous institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Southern California Edison, and the American Friends of Versailles, and served as the chairman of the Orange County Water District board; Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom passed away on February 20, 2015, at the age of 91, and is survived by his wife Elizabeth and his children, Andrea, Toren, and Anton, their spouses, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren; and Whereas Henry Thomas Segerstrom’s life of hard work, self-sacrifice, and philanthropic efforts brought wealth and culture to Southern California, is nationally recognized, and commended, and he will never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom; and (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Henry Thomas Segerstrom.

Summary: Honors the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom, and extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to his family.
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that John A. Boehner, a Representative from the State of Ohio, has been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Informs the Senate that John A. Boehner has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require inflationary impact statements in committee reports.

That clause 3(d) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (3) A detailed analytical statement as to whether, and the extent to which, the increased budget authority, outlays, or revenue produced by the enactment of such bill or joint resolution into law may have an inflationary impact on prices and costs in the operation of the national economy. Such statement shall also include whether, and the extent to which, the inflationary impact would effect the purchasing power of low- and middle-income families. .

Summary: This resolution requires an analytical statement to be included in committee reports on whether, and the extent to which, the increased budget authority, outlays, or revenue produced by the enactment of a bill or joint resolution may have an inflationary impact on prices and costs in the operation of the national economy and the purchasing power of low- and middle-income families.
Condemning the President of the United States and the executive branch of Government for continuous actions that violate the laws and Constitution of the United States.

Whereas the President violated the Constitution by unilaterally changing sections of the Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Whereas the President and the Department of Justice, in direct violation of their constitutional responsibility, decided to not enforce Federal law with regards to the Defense of Marriage Act ( Public Law 104–199 Whereas the President and the Department of Justice continues to choose not to enforce Federal drug laws ( Public Law 91–513 Whereas the President violated the Constitution by making presidential appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while Congress was not in session; Whereas the President and the Department of Justice abused executive privilege with regards to the Operation Fast and Furious scandal, by refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives in violation of section 192 Whereas the President violated the law ( Public Law 89–236 Whereas the President and the Department of Health and Human Services failed to enforce Federal law ( Public Law 111–5 Whereas the Internal Revenue Service violated the First Amendment to the United States Constitution by targeting non-profit organizations because of their religious or political beliefs; Whereas the President and the Department of Defense knowingly violated the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 Whereas article II, section 3 of the United States Constitution states in pertinent part that the President shall take care that the Laws be faithfully executed. Whereas the House of Representatives reiterates its authority to impeach any president for failing to faithfully enforce the laws of the land or for violating the law: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the President and the executive branch of Government for actions and acts that are beyond the clearly defined laws of the United States; (2) calls on the President and the executive branch of Government to adhere to the Constitution and halt all unlawful and illegal actions which circumvent Congress and violate the Constitution; and (3) calls on the President and the executive branch of Government to respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers.

Summary: Condemns the President and the executive branch for actions that are beyond the laws of the United States. Calls on the President and the executive branch to: (1) adhere to the Constitution and halt all unlawful and illegal actions that circumvent Congress and violate the Constitution, and (2) respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers.
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".

Rare Disease Day Whereas rare diseases and disorders are those which affect small patient populations, typically populations smaller than 200,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas more than 7,000 rare diseases affect approximately 30,000,000 people in the United States and their families; Whereas children with rare diseases account for a significant proportion of the population affected by rare diseases; Whereas many rare diseases are serious, life-threatening, and lack an effective treatment; Whereas rare diseases and conditions cross the medical spectrum; Whereas individuals with rare diseases experience challenges that include difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, limited treatment options, and difficulty finding physicians or treatment centers with expertise in their disease; Whereas although over 840 drugs and biologics have been approved for the treatment of rare diseases by the Food and Drug Administration, millions of people in the United States have rare diseases for which there is no approved treatment; Whereas lack of effective treatments and difficulty in obtaining reimbursement for life-altering and often lifesaving treatments remain significant challenges for individuals with rare diseases and their families; Whereas as a result of the Orphan Drug Act, there have been important advances in research on and treatment for rare diseases; Whereas the Food and Drug Administration has taken great strides in gathering patient perspectives to inform the drug review process as part of its Patient-Focused Drug Development program, an initiative that was reaffirmed under the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017; Whereas the 115th Congress passed a 10-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, ensuring coverage for many children with rare diseases; Whereas both the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health have established special offices to support and facilitate rare disease research and treatments; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders, a nonprofit organization established in 1983 to provide services to, and advocate on behalf of, patients with rare diseases, remains a critical public voice for people with rare diseases; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders sponsors Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rare Disease Day (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders; and (3) supports a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rare Disease Day.
Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

Whereas, Alcee L. Hastings, a Representative-elect from the Twentieth District of the State of Florida, has been unable from illness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the House, and there being no contest or question as to his election: Now, therefore, be it That the Speaker, or deputy named by her, is hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and that such oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of office of the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to administer the oath of office to Representative-elect Alcee L. Hastings at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Juan Pablo Duarte Day.

Whereas the people of the Dominican Republic acquired autonomy and sovereignty on the 27th day of February 1844; Whereas the island of Quisqueya, the indigenous name for what later became the island of Hispaniola, was the cradle of thinking and achievement in the Western Hemisphere, establishing the first university and cathedral of the New World; Whereas, on the 26th day of January 1813, Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father of the Dominican Republic, was born; Whereas, during the month of January 2021, Dominican Americans and citizens of the Dominican Republic will celebrate the 208th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte; Whereas Juan Pablo Duarte, along with Francisco Del Rosario Sanchez and Ramon Matias Melia, formed La Trinitaria, a secret organization that initiated the movement for the independence of the Dominican Republic; and Whereas, during the month of February 2021, Dominican Americans and citizens of the Dominican Republic will celebrate the independence of the Dominican Republic: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Juan Pablo Duarte Day of the Dominican Republic; (2) supports the establishment of a national day of recognition for Juan Pablo Duarte in the United States to honor the founding father of the Dominican Republic; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: This resolution supports the establishment of a national day of recognition to honor Juan Pablo Duarte, the founding father of the Dominican Republic, and urges people to observe a national day of recognition for Dominican Americans.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Loudermilk. (2) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (3) Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (2) Mr. Walker. (3) Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (4) Mr. Raskin. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.