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Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers; Whereas ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; Whereas, in 2013, approximately 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,030 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States; Whereas these are deaths of our mothers, sisters, daughters, family members, and community leaders; Whereas the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not significantly decreased since the War on Cancer Whereas the relative 5-year survival rate is 44 percent, although survival rates vary depending on the stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis; Whereas the lack of a reliable early detection test means that approximately 75 percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an advanced stage; Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not have a family history that puts them at a higher risk; Whereas some women, such as those with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, are at a higher risk for ovarian cancer; Whereas the Pap test is sensitive and specific to the early detection of cervical cancer, but not ovarian cancer; Whereas there is currently no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer; Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of ovarian cancer often include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, urinary symptoms, and several other symptoms that are easily confused with other diseases; Whereas awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by women and health care providers can lead to a quicker diagnosis; Whereas, in June 2007, the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to provide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier for women to learn and remember the symptoms; Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer and that play an important role in the prevention of the disease, such as prophylactic surgery, the use of oral contraceptives, and breastfeeding; Whereas each year during the month of September, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and its partner members hold a number of events to increase public awareness of ovarian cancer; and Whereas September 2013 should be designated as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2023, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.

Bruce Springsteen Day Whereas Bruce Springsteen is known as the The Boss Whereas Bruce Springsteen was born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey; Whereas the New Jersey State Legislature passed and Governor Phil Murphy signed a formal proclamation designating September 23d as Bruce Springsteen Day Whereas Bruce Springsteen received his first guitar at the age of 13 and has learned how to make it talk Whereas Bruce Springsteen’s career has shaped American music and culture with themes of working-class struggles, economic and racial inequality, and achieving the American Dream; Whereas Bruce Springsteen has uplifted the challenges, contributions, and tremendous courage of everyday Americans, such as factory workers, first responders, and veterans, giving them a voice that will be heard through his work for generations; Whereas Bruce Springsteen was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama and National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden for his contributions to arts and culture and for capturing the unyielding spirit of what it means to be American Whereas Bruce Springsteen was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2008 for his musical influence and philanthropic work for the Garden State; Whereas Bruce Springsteen’s breakout album Born to Run Whereas Bruce Springsteen brought the style and genre of heartland rock Born in the U.S.A. Whereas Bruce Springsteen’s album The Rising Whereas Bruce Springsteen has released 21 studio albums and sold over 150,000,000 records worldwide; Whereas Bruce Springsteen has earned 50 Grammy nominations and taken home 20 Grammy Awards; Whereas Bruce Springsteen supports numerous causes and charities and founded 2 organizations focused on helping low-income families; Whereas Bruce Springsteen’s storytelling talent and ability to connect with audiences around the world bridged divides and uplifted our common humanity; Whereas Bruce Springsteen serves as a testament to the healing powers of music for millions of people who seek refuge from the daily hardships of life; Whereas Bruce Springsteen has been an innovative and relevant artist throughout his entire career and continues to release albums that challenge us to think critically about the world around us, inspiring legions of fans and Americans to keep asking the important questions; and Whereas September 23, 2023, is Bruce Springsteen’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Bruce Springsteen Day (2) honors Bruce Springsteen’s contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Bruce Springsteen Day and honors Springsteen's contributions to music, New Jersey, and the nation.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands.

That the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to impact of illegal immigration on Federal or Tribal lands, including the following: (1) All documents and communications related to the current level of environmental damage to Federal protected and Tribal lands along the southern border, including— (A) any reference to an accumulation of garbage; (B) any reference to habitat destruction; (C) any reference to wildlife deaths; and (D) any reference to the creation of illegal trails. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to coordinating garbage removal efforts along the southern border. (3) All documents and communications referring to the transport of illicit drugs across Federal or Tribal lands, including but not limited to— (A) any reference to Tribal concerns about drug trafficking; (B) any reference to Department of Homeland Security employees’ concerns about drug trafficking on Federal lands; and (C) any reference to reports of drug cartels crossing Federal or Tribal lands. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, or his representative, with a Tribal representative referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Tribal lands. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary Debra Haaland, or their representatives, referring or relating to drug cartel activity on Federal or Tribal lands.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with certain documents and information about the impact of illegal immigration on federal or Tribal lands, such as the level of environmental damage along the Southern border and communications regarding the transport of illicit drugs and drug cartel activity.
Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, celebrating the over 750 new orphan therapies approved since its creation, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.

Whereas 30 million people in the United States, or nearly one out of every 10 individuals in the United States, lives with at least one of more than 7,000 known rare diseases; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 Whereas in the 10 years prior to enactment of such Act, only 10 therapies for rare diseases were developed by private industry and approved by the Food and Drug Administration; Whereas since enactment of such Act, research and development of therapies addressing rare diseases has resulted in more than 750 new therapies for rare diseases; Whereas experts estimate that without the tax credit under section 45C of the Internal Revenue Code (relating to a tax credit for clinical testing expenses for certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions), one of the incentives for innovation established in the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 Whereas the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 Whereas people with rare diseases benefit from new orphan drugs by having a longer life and a higher quality of life; Whereas society benefits from new orphan drugs through increased productivity from individuals affected by rare diseases as well as a potential decline in the resources devoted to health care, disability, caregiving, and related spending with respect to those individuals; Whereas despite the success of the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 Whereas the significant, lifesaving accomplishments of such Act over the course of the 36 years since its enactment should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) applauds the tremendous growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of therapies for people living with rare diseases approved by the Food and Drug Administration; (2) recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure the thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available; and (3) affirms the need to continue supporting public investment and encouraging private investment in research and development of new treatments for rare diseases.

Summary: This resolution applauds the growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.
Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act Whereas the National Park Service has begun implementation of the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act administratively; Whereas the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has sponsored performing artists at Metro stations and has now agreed to be a sponsor and producer of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities is a patron of many performing artists in the District of Columbia and has agreed to be a sponsor and producer of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas in addition to out-of-town visitors, many Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for a variety of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many excellent amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia and the national capital region; Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of District of Columbia and regional talent; Whereas the National Park Service has made available a central location frequented by visitors and commuters alike for Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are sponsoring Lunchtime Music on the Mall every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. during the good weather months; Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to office workers and many of the 20,000,000 visitors annually to Washington, DC; and Whereas 2014 is the third season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an enhancement to urban life and musical culture in the Nation’s capital and to appreciation of the National Mall; (2) the performers participating in Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.

Summary: Recognizes and commends: (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall as enhancing urban life and musical culture in the nation's capital and appreciation of the National Mall; (2) the performers who participate in Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, charts, tables, notes from meetings, audio recordings, records (including telephone and email records), correspondence, and other communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer or relate to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. November 22, 2022 Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution requests of the President, and requires of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a transmission to the House of Representatives of copies of all documents, communications, and applicable records that refer or relate to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at VA medical centers.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.

Whereas most girls subjected to commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking come from a broken child welfare system or are runaway youth that were subsequently preyed upon by exploiters and traffickers; Whereas it is important to provide education for family, friends, and neighbors to understand that these girls are victims; Whereas survivors of domestic trafficking need support in their efforts to raise awareness on identifying trafficked girls and the systems of support that such girls require to heal from the complex trauma of sexual violence and exploitation; Whereas the same protections and supports available to victims of child abuse should be extended to child victims of trafficking; and Whereas exploited and trafficked girls are not bad girls child prostitutes That the House of Representatives supports efforts to— (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States; and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to: (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States, and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 21, 2019, as National Dance Day.

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance Whereas the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on September 21, 2019, in Washington, DC, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world, and has helped popularize dance as an art form, as a form of exercise, and as a way of having fun; Whereas States and cities across the country have been encouraged to celebrate National Dance Day with events; Whereas National Dance Day has spread and will be celebrated this year with 45 registered, independent events across the country, and 2 events cohosted by the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the full spectrum of dance, from classical, to popular, to line and partner dances; Whereas dance helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the following performers will entertain and encourage dance: Debbie Allen and Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Tiler Peck of the New York City Ballet, Dominic D-trix So You Think You Can Dance Fela! The Concert Whereas in advance of National Dance Day, instructional videos are available on the American Dance Movement YouTube channel featuring dance routines for all skill levels to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas National Dance Day has been celebrated annually for the past 9 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage a national commitment to dance and dance education; (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing obesity; (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day; and (4) thanks the American Dance Movement for their continuing efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Dance Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes.

Whereas sharks are a vital part of a healthy ocean ecosystem; Whereas as top of the food chain predators, sharks help maintain the balance of marine life in the oceans; Whereas if shark populations continue to decline at the current rates, there will be significant and unpredictable consequences for fish populations, ocean habitats, and the overall health of the ocean; Whereas sharks are slow-growing, mature later in life, and produce few young, and thus are highly susceptible to overfishing that is severely depleting global shark populations; Whereas approximately 26,000,000 to 73,000,000 sharks are killed globally each year, and this is contributing to the decline of shark populations around the world and impacting the health of the ocean; Whereas shark finning, in which sharks are captured, their fins cut off, and their bodies thrown back into the sea, is a wasteful practice that is contributing to the devastation of shark populations worldwide; Whereas United States fishermen are held to a higher standard and are not operating on a level playing field with foreign, unregulated shark fisheries that are still engaging in shark finning; Whereas many fisheries around the world are catching sharks without limits; Whereas the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species estimates that over 30 percent of pelagic (open ocean) sharks are threatened with extinction; and Whereas several States and United States territories have recognized the global decline of shark populations and have taken actions to improve conservation of sharks, including restrictions on the sale of and trade in shark fins: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the importation of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning; and (2) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the threat shark finning poses to sharks; and (B) condemns the practice worldwide.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the importation of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning. Recognizes the threat shark finning poses to sharks and condemns the practice worldwide.