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Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.

Whereas the Bonobo Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to elevate the status of the bonobo, an endangered species, and coordinate activities that support the preservation of bonobos in their natural habitat; Whereas bonobos are classified as great apes and are found only in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa, between the Congo River, the Lualaba River, and the Kasai/Sankuru Rivers; Whereas the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed bonobos on the endangered species list, stating that there are as few as 15,000 bonobos left in the wild and their population is decreasing; Whereas bonobos share almost 99 percent of the same DNA with humans and they are closer genetically to humans than they are to gorillas or orangutans; Whereas bonobos are the only matriarchal great ape, and female alliances enable bonobos to maintain social dominance in their groups; Whereas bonobos primarily resolve tensions within and between their groups through sexual contact, not through fatal aggression; Whereas the Bonobo Project works with other bonobo organizations, such as Lola ya Bonobo, the only sanctuary for bonobos in the world; the staff at Lola ya Bonobo work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release bonobos back into the wild; and Lola ya Bonobo is located in Kinshasa, DRC, on 75 acres of forested land; Whereas the Bonobo Project also works with the Wamba Committee for Bonobo Research, located near the Luo Scientific Reserve in Wamba, DRC, which is the original site for bonobo research founded by Dr. Takayoshi Kano in 1973; Whereas bonobos are an endangered species for several reasons, but mainly due to poaching and habitat destruction and fragmentation; Whereas seven United States zoos have bonobos including the San Diego Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Memphis Zoo, and Fort Worth Zoo; the Milwaukee County Zoo sponsors the Bonobo and Congo Biodiversity Initiative; several of the zoos support bonobo sanctuary, research, and conservation efforts in the Congo; and the Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative near Des Moines, Iowa, houses and studies a small group of bonobos; and Whereas February 14, Valentine's Day, would be an appropriate date to designate as World Bonobo Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports designation of World Bonobo Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to participate in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as uniquely matriarchal, loving, and endangered great apes.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.
Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

Whereas, on October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard was targeted and brutally attacked due to his sexual orientation, and he ultimately passed away on October 12, 1998; Whereas during the past 20 years, American society has made substantial progress to recognize the dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans and create a more inclusive and equal Nation; Whereas despite this progress, many Americans of minority sexual orientations and gender identities still face regular harassment, as well as discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, health care, and other services; Whereas LGBTQ youth more frequently face harassment, threats, and violence, increasing risk to their mental and behavioral health; Whereas LGBTQ people still face higher risk of victimization and violent crimes; and Whereas transgender people, particularly transgender women of color, face a substantial risk of assault, sexual violence, murder, and other violent crimes compared to their cisgender, straight peers: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; (2) encourages Federal, State, and local government leaders and agencies to develop policies that prevent hate crimes, seek justice for victims of hate crimes, and create schools, workplaces, and communities that welcome people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities; (3) honors the contributions of Judy Shepard, Dennis Shepard, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, and the many other nonprofit organizations and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) and allied community leaders who are working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety, and respect for LGBTQ Americans; (4) reaffirms its support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws, including the Federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 ( 18 U.S.C. 249 (5) recognizes the Federal Government must play a leading role in our Nation’s prevention, investigation, and data collection and reporting on hate crimes.

Summary: Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans. Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.
No IRRESPONSIBLE Spending Act

1. Short title This Resolution may be cited as the No Irresponsible Recovery or Reinvestment Expenditures Supporting Priorities Outside Necessary Surface Infrastructure Built Legitimately and Expediently Spending Act No IRRESPONSIBLE Spending Act 2. Prohibition of consideration of certain bills That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause— 13. It shall not be in order to consider a bill that contains an appropriation or authorization of more than $100,000,000,000 relating to infrastructure that does not provide at least 50 percent of such funds to programs, initiatives, or projects that directly impact construction or maintenance of highways, roads, bridges, dams, passenger and freight railways, airports, waterways and ports, public schools, or the safety of such facilities. A question of order on the percentage of funds provided to such programs, initiatives, or projects in such bill may be raised at any time. .

Summary: No Irresponsible Recovery or Reinvestment Expenditures Supporting Priorities Outside Necessary Surface Infrastructure Built Legitimately and Expediently Spending Act or the No IRRESPONSIBLE Spending Act This resolution provides that it shall not be in order for the House of Representatives to consider a bill containing an appropriation or authorization of more than $100 billion relating to infrastructure if the bill does not provide at least 50% of those funds to specified programs, initiatives, or projects (e.g., the construction or maintenance of highways, railways, airports, and waterways). A question of order on this percentage may be raised at any time.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii. Declares that when the House adjourns on September 6, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) five hours of debate, with two hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security or their respective designees, two hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees, and one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. May 10, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House any joint resolution specified in section 2 of this resolution. All points of order against consideration of each such joint resolution are waived. Each such joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each such joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each such joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. The joint resolutions referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: (a) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. (b) The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.
Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day Whereas physicians work under intense pressure and are exposed to trauma on the job; Whereas risk of suicide within the medical profession is among the highest rates of any occupation; Whereas each year in the United States roughly 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide; Whereas the suicide rate among— (1) male physicians is 1.41 times higher than the general male population; and (2) female physicians is even more pronounced, being 2.27 times higher than the general female population; Whereas difficult working conditions, burdensome administrative tasks, long hours, grief over losing patients, and watching the families of patients suffer adds a layer of extreme stress for many frontline workers; Whereas mental health and physical health are equally important components of overall health; Whereas there are structural barriers in place that discourage self-care and mental health help-seeking behaviors among physicians; and Whereas a day of public awareness and education campaigns to shine a light on the tragedy of physician suicide is held on September 17 each year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting physicians in the United States; (2) dedicates a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide; (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issue of physician suicide, including the barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent physician suicide; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
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 Appropriations: Mrs. Letlow. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Julia Letlow to the House Appropriations Committee.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected John A. Boehner, a Representative from the State of Ohio as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that John A. Boehner has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in the Secretary's possession regarding the reinterpretation of sections 36B(c)(2)(C)(i)(II) and 5000A(e)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, commonly known as the "fix to the family glitch".

fix to the family glitch That, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, a copy of each document, memo, correspondence, or other communication, between the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services that is in the Secretary’s possession and refers or relates to the reinterpretation of sections 36B(c)(2)(C)(i)(II) and 5000A(e)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, commonly known as the fix to the family glitch September 28, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: This resolution requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, a copy of each document, memo, correspondence, or other communication between the White House and HHS that refers or relates to the reinterpretation of the tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (commonly known as the fix to the family glitch).
Expressing support for the designation of the third Thursday of November as "World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day".

World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day Whereas, annually, there are estimated to be 2.5 million pressure injuries and 60,000 pressure injury deaths; Whereas pressure injuries cost $40,000 to $150,000 dollars per patient, and approximately $9.1 to $11.6 billion dollars per year in the United States; Whereas there are approximately 17,000 additional lawsuits each year as a result of pressure injuries; Whereas pressure injuries are one of the five most prevalent harms experienced by patients; Whereas in long-term acute care settings, 28.2 percent of patients have pressure injuries; Whereas in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, approximately 11 percent of patients have documented pressure injuries; Whereas for acute care settings, 8.8 percent of patients have a pressure injury; Whereas more than one third of veterans with a spinal cord injury report pressure injuries each year, and those veterans face more than $77,000 in inpatient costs compared to those without; and Whereas patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries increase their length of stay from 4.9 to 11.6 days, adding more than six days of hospitalization, and as a result, these patients are more likely to be readmitted to a hospital: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day.
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.

Whereas the beauty of Hawaii is rooted in the people who celebrate, perpetuate, and share its unique culture and history; Whereas stewards of Hawaii’s cultural and historical treasures are members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, the first institution of its kind to promote and defend the Kingdom of Hawaii; Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I was established on April 11, 1865, by His Majesty Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuaiwa Kalanikapuapaikalaninui Aliiolani Kalanimakua; Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I is comprised of men who preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture; Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I strives to create a thriving lahui by supporting and empowering kanaka oiwi physically, mentally, and spiritually; Whereas the nine chapters of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I continue advocacy for Native Hawaiians, and the chapters representing several of the islands are as follows— (1) Moku O Hawaii; (2) Moku O Mamalahoa; (3) Moku O Kaumualii; (4) Moku O Kahekili; (5) Moku O Kalanianaole; (6) Moku O Kuhio; (7) Moku O Kona; (8) Moku O Kapuaiwa; and (9) Moku O Kohala; and Whereas April 11, 2015, started the yearlong 150-year commemoration of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I that culminates on April 11, 2016: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives celebrates the legacy of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, and recognizes the importance of the organization, its members, and this sesquicentennial event.

Summary: Celebrates the legacy of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, and recognizes the importance of the organization, its members, and the 150th anniversary of the Order.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28 through April 1, 2022, as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week.

Whereas small businesses create 1.5 million jobs annually; Whereas small businesses account for 64 percent of new jobs created in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the workplace solutions industry have been critical to helping small businesses and their employees through the transitions needed during COVID–19; Whereas the workplace solutions industry has been essential in providing personal protective equipment to first responders, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and local government during this pandemic; Whereas the workplace solutions industry has been a critical resource to local, State, and Federal agencies, providing necessary personal protective equipment, cleaning solutions, and office equipment to help keep them safe and operational; and Whereas the workplace solutions industry has been essential in responding to the needs of those in their communities who need it the most by supplying them with office furniture and equipment to help them transition to virtual workspaces: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week; (2) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry; and (3) recognizes the efforts of the workplace solutions industry to promote safety and provide support for our communities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week in recognition of the essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry and its efforts to promote safety and support for our communities.
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

That Karen L. Haas of the State of Maryland, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Ed Cassidy of the State of Connecticut be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon, be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Karen L. Haas as Clerk, (2) Paul D. Irving as Sergeant at Arms, (3) Ed Cassidy as Chief Administrative Officer, and (4) Father Patrick J. Conroy as Chaplain.