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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Lucas, Chairman. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Chairman. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. McKeon, Chairman. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Chairman. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Kline, Chairman. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Upton, Chairman. Committee on Ethics: Mr. Conaway, Chairman; Mr. Dent; Mr. Meehan; Mr. Gowdy; and Mrs. Brooks of Indiana. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Hensarling, Chairman. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Royce, Chairman. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul, Chairman. Committee on House Administration: Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Chairman; Mr. Harper; Mr. Gingrey of Georgia; Mr. Schock; Mr. Rokita; and Mr. Nugent. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Goodlatte, Chairman. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Hastings of Washington, Chairman. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Issa, Chairman. Committee on Rules: Mr. Sessions, Chairman; Ms. Foxx; Mr. Bishop of Utah; Mr. Cole; Mr. Woodall; Mr. Nugent; Mr. Webster of Florida; Ms. Ros-Lehtinen; and Mr. Burgess. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chairman. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Graves of Missouri, Chairman. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Shuster, Chairman. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Miller of Florida, Chairman. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Camp of Michigan, Chairman. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) the Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Ethics; (8) Financial Services; (9) Foreign Affairs; (10) Homeland Security; (11) House Administration; (12) the Judiciary; (13) Natural Resources; (14) Oversight and Government Reform; (15) Rules; (16) Science, Space, and Technology; (17) Small Business; (18) Transportation and Infrastructure; (19) Veterans' Affairs; and (20) Ways and Means.
Congratulating American Pharoah and owner Ahmed Zayat of Teaneck, New Jersey, for winning horse racing's Triple Crown.

Whereas, on June 6, 2015, American Pharoah raced to victory at the Belmont Stakes, winning the 1 1/2 Whereas a horse must win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes to achieve the Triple Crown, regarded as thoroughbred horse racing’s greatest accomplishment; Whereas American Pharoah is the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown, thus becoming the 12th Triple Crown winner; Whereas American Pharoah is a descendant of the 1973 Triple Crown winner, Secretariat; Whereas American Pharaoh owner Ahmed Zayat was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, and began horse racing at an early age, competing in show jumping, and winning national titles as a child in the under-12 and under-14 age divisions; Whereas Ahmed Zayat a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey, is CEO of Zayat Stables, well-known for success in American Thoroughbred horse racing; Whereas American Pharoah was trained by Bob Baffert, an inductee of the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame; and Whereas jockey Victor Espinoza successfully rode American Pharoah in each of the three legs of the Triple Crown: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives congratulates— (1) American Pharoah and owner Ahmed Zayat of Teaneck for his achievement of the Triple Crown, as well as his wife, Joanne, and their four children, Ashley, Justin, Benjamin, and Emma.

Summary: Congratulates American Pharoah and owner Ahmed Zayat of Teaneck, New Jersey, for winning horse racing's Triple Crown.
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 750 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 life-saving 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 of 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 (1)the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2)a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

1. Limitation on privileged status of certain resolutions Rule IX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following: 3. (a) A resolution described in paragraph (b) shall not raise a question of privilege for purposes of this rule unless— (1) the committee to whom the resolution is referred has conducted an investigation and filed a report recommending that the House impose the sanction provided by the resolution; or (2) the resolution is offered by direction of a party caucus or conference. (b) A resolution described in this paragraph is— (1) a resolution impeaching an officer of the Government; or (2) a resolution to censure, reprimand, or expel a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to cause a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee. .

Summary: This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.This applies to a resolution (1) impeaching an officer of the government; (2) censuring, reprimanding, or expelling a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (3) causing a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.
Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

That the Secretary of the Treasury has failed to meet the requirement of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the policy of the Department of the Treasury pertaining to the 1-year delay in the application of the reporting requirements of sections 6055 and 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (and related requirements of section 4980H of such Code), as provided under Department of the Treasury Notice 2013–45, as announced by the Department of the Treasury on July 2, 2013; and that the House of Representatives shall bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the policy of the Department of the Treasury.

Summary: Declares that the Secretary of the Treasury has failed to meet the specified requirement of the U.S. Constitution to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the departmental policy provided under the Department of the Treasury Notice 2013-45, as announced by the Department on July 2, 2013, pertaining to the one-year delay in the application of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to reporting requirements by providers of health insurance coverage, certain employers required to report on health insurance coverage, and related requirements under the Code concerning shared responsibility for employers regarding health coverage. Requires the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the Secretary.
Honoring the life and legacy of Carl Lutz.

Whereas Carl Lutz was born on March 30, 1895, in Walzenhausen, Switzerland, but moved to the United States as a young man; Whereas Carl Lutz became a diplomat, eventually serving at the Swiss consulate in what was then Mandatory Palestine; Whereas, in 1942, Carl Lutz was transferred to Budapest, Hungary, where he— (1) served as the Swiss vice consul until the end of World War II; and (2) represented countries that had severed diplomatic relations with Hungary because of its German alliance; Whereas Carl Lutz, upon arrival in Budapest, began to work to help Jews receive Swiss diplomatic protection so they could flee Nazi persecution; Whereas, in 1944, Carl Lutz received permission to issue protective papers to save 8,000 Jews from deportation, which Lutz determined to mean 8,000 families, not 8,000 individuals; Whereas Carl Lutz extended Swiss protection to 76 buildings that operated as safe houses for Jewish refugees seeking protection, including a department store called the Glass House, which served as a refuge for up to 3,000 Jews and as a headquarters for the Zionist underground; Whereas, in November 1944, Carl Lutz and his wife, Trudi Lutz, joined a death march to various concentration camps, pulling Jews out of the line to issue as many protective papers as possible; Whereas, at the end of World War II, Carl Lutz and his coconspirators, including his wife, his staff, and the Zionist underground members, saved over 50,000 Jews, which was half of the surviving Jewish population of Budapest; and Whereas the United States is deeply indebted to Carl Lutz, who was responsible for the largest civilian rescue mission of Jews during World War II: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and legacy of Carl Lutz; (2) recognizes that the heroic effort of Carl Lutz went above and beyond the call of duty to save the Hungarian Jews condemned to die matter of conscience (3) expresses deep appreciation to Carl Lutz on behalf of the United States for facilitating the largest civilian rescue mission of Jews during World War II, saving over 50,000 Jews through the protective papers and documentation he issued.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of Carl Lutz, who, as a Swiss diplomat serving in Hungary, saved more than 50,000 Jews during World War II.
Honoring the life of Petty Officer Raul Guerra of Montebello, California, who perished on October 8, 1967, during military operations off northern Vietnam, and the work of the Bring Raul Home Committee to have Petty Officer Raul Guerra's remains laid to rest in California.

Whereas Petty Officer Guerra was born on December 18, 1942, in Montebello, California; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra graduated from Montebello High School in 1963 and attended East Los Angeles College; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra was beloved by his friends and family, and known for his love of journalism; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra enlisted in the Navy Reserves in July of 1965; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra completed basic training and his unit was activated to fight in Vietnam; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra was deployed as a Navy journalist; Whereas, on the evening of October 8, 1967, Petty Officer Guerra volunteered to join a combat mission to support a major air strike over northern Vietnam; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra’s plane was shot down and crashed, and, due to heavy terrain and hostile territory, he was pronounced Killed in Action and his remains were not recovered; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra was decorated with the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal; Whereas Petty Officer Guerra was promoted to Journalist 3rd Class posthumously; Whereas, in 2007, the Whitter Daily News reported Local Navy Seaman’s Remains Found Whereas Petty Officer Guerra’s former classmates, Ruben Valencia and Donna and Gary Peterson, formed the Bring Raul Home Committee; Whereas, for over 12 years, the Bring Raul Home Committee diligently spread the news and the story of Petty Officer Guerra to fellow veterans and their communities, searched for family members, and held several meetings with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (hereinafter DPAA Whereas, in February 2019, the DPAA notified the Bring Raul Home Committee that Petty Officer Guerra’s remains would finally return home; Whereas, in March 2019, the United States Navy made the final arrangements for Petty Officer Guerra’s remains; Whereas, on April 25, 2019, Petty Officer Guerra was finally laid to rest after 52 years; and Whereas Petty Officer Guerra made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States with honor: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its deepest sympathies to the friends and loved ones of fallen Petty Officer Raul Guerra of Montebello, California, in their bereavement; (2) honors the courage and character of this brave Petty Officer for protecting the United States and defending the freedom of all Americans; and (3) recognizes the dedication and years of work shown by the Bring Raul Home Committee to finally have Petty Officer Raul Guerra laid to rest in California.

Summary: This resolution extends sympathies to the friends and loved ones of fallen Petty Officer Raul Guerra of Montebello, California, and honors the courage and character of Raul Guerra for protecting the United States and defending the freedom of Americans.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.

Whereas the National Resource Center of LGBTQ+ Aging reports that by 2030, studies project the population of LGBTQI+ people over 50 to reach 7,000,000; Whereas LGBTQI+ older adults face unique challenges as they age and are 2 times more likely to be single and live alone, and 4 times less likely to have children; Whereas the Movement Advancement Project and SAGE report that LGBTQI+ older people are more likely to face poverty and homelessness, and to have poor physical and mental health; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia contribute to disparities in physical and mental health indicators such as depression, substance use, cancer, and experiences of abuse and violence; Whereas the LGBTQI+ community is negatively affected in numerous ways by attacks from extremist politicians across the country, including a recent spike in antitrans legislation; Whereas HIV disproportionately affects the LGBTQI+ community, and LGBTQI+ older people are no exception; Whereas 30 years ago the idea that someone with HIV would live decades was unimaginable, and now people with HIV are living well into their golden years, with 39 percent of people living with HIV being aged 55 years or older, 60 percent being aged 50 or older (with that number expected to reach 70 percent by 2030), and 10 percent of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States in 2020 being in people aged 55 and older; Whereas, despite all of these challenges, LGBTQI+ older people are living vibrant, full lives throughout every part of the country and around the world; Whereas LGBTQI+ older people were the pioneers who stood up and pushed back at the Stonewall uprising, and the caregivers who stood by friends and loved ones through the height of the AIDS epidemic; Whereas LGBTQI+ older people are models of resilience, celebrating their identities while persevering through adversity and helping to bring about incredible change for all LGBTQI+ people over just a few short decades; and Whereas May 16, 2024, would be an appropriate day for the celebration of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day; (2) encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the health disparities and unique challenges of LGBTQI+ elders; (3) encourages health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to LGBTQI+ elders; and (4) encourages the Federal Government, States, international funding organizations, and United States bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQI+ elders.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day to increase awareness of health disparities and other challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) elders.
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month Whereas rheumatic diseases are chronic, progressive, painful conditions and the leading cause of disability in the United States; Whereas rheumatic diseases now affect nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States and are expected to affect an estimated 78,000,000 people in the United States by the year 2040; Whereas 300,000 children live with some form of rheumatic disease; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of rheumatic disease is at least $304,000,000,000 annually, including more than $140,000,000,000 in medical expenditures and $164,000,000,000 in annual indirect costs such as lost earnings; Whereas research suggests the cause of rheumatic disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause of these diseases is still unknown; Whereas the symptoms of rheumatic diseases vary depending on the individual and the disease, but may include joint or muscle pain, inflammation, swelling, redness or stiffness, eye irritation and inflammation, general fatigue, malaise, and fevers, hair loss, dry eyes or mouth, chest pain, seizures, or stroke; Whereas there is currently no cure for rheumatic diseases, but medical research breakthroughs have led to treatments and therapies that can dramatically improve the quality of life for those living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas rheumatologists, researchers, patients, caregivers, and other advocates are working to improve the quality of life for people living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas health care policies, research, education, and community support services are needed to ensure patients receive timely, affordable, safe, and effective treatments and have access to trained rheumatologists who can provide quality care to those living with these diseases; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (2) pledges to celebrate the contributions of trained rheumatologists in each district; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find an effective cure.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists. Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.
Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

That Philip George Kiko of the State of Ohio, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects Philip George Kiko as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on the Budget (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,994,695 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $5,994,695 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 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 the Budget for the 118th Congress.