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Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

DIPG Awareness Day Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) affects 200 to 400 children in the United States each year with certain regularity; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children; Whereas DIPG is the second most common malignant brain tumor of childhood; Whereas DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors; Whereas the median survival time is only 9 months post diagnosis with treatment; Whereas 5-year survival is less than 1 percent; Whereas given the age at diagnosis and the average life expectancy, the number of life years lost annually because of DIPG is approximately 25,000 years of person life lost (calculated as the number of children diagnosed by average of male and female life expectancy from that median age, 300 × 80 = 25,000 years of person life lost annually); Whereas prognosis has not improved for children with DIPG in over 40 years; and Whereas government funding for research for pediatric cancer as a singular designation has been represented by less than 4 percent of the National Cancer Institute budget in any given year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of DIPG Awareness Day (2) encourages all people of the United States to become more informed about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) pediatric brain cancer, and the current challenges to the medical research system in designating sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers; (3) supports expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families; and (4) encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as significant factors considered during the grant application process.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. ("DIPG" is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.) Encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.
Congratulating the Las Vegas Aces for winning the 2023 Women's National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70 to 69 in Game 4 of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals, winning the WNBA Finals 3 games to 1; Whereas the Aces not only secured the first major professional sports championship in the history of Las Vegas, but are the first team in Southern Nevada to win two championships; Whereas the Aces showed great resolve, overcoming tremendous adversity and multiple injuries on their way to their second title in as many years; Whereas the Aces became the first WNBA team to win consecutive championships in 21 years; Whereas, on the way to winning the 2023 WNBA Finals, the Aces defeated: (1) the Chicago Sky in the first round; (2) the Dallas Wings in the Semifinals; and (3) the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. Whereas every member of the 2023 Aces contributed to this championship season, including: Kierstan Bell, Alysha Clark, Alaina Coates, Sydney Colson, Cayla George, Chelsea Gray, Candace Parker, Kelsey Plum, Kiah Stokes, Riquna Williams, A’ja Wilson, and Jackie Young; Whereas owner Mark Davis, President Nikki Fargas, and Head Coach Becky Hammon have created a championship organization comprised of accomplished coaches and world-class athletes; Whereas Head Coach Becky Hammon became the third coach in either NBA or WNBA history to win two championships in her first two seasons; Whereas the Aces constructed the first practice facility specifically built for a WNBA team in league history, a state-of-the-art campus in Henderson, Nevada; Whereas the Aces dominated in the regular season, establishing a new league record for wins, finishing 34–6 overall, and clinching first seed in the playoffs; Whereas the Aces went 19–1 at home in the regular season and undefeated at home in the postseason, drawing record crowds through the regular season and playoffs; Whereas the Aces led the league in points per game and field goal percentage in the regular season; Whereas Aces players A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Kelsey Plum represented the Aces at the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas; Whereas A’ja Wilson secured the following honors this season: WNBA All-Star Game team captain, Finals Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive First Team, and All-WNBA First Team; Whereas Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray were honored as members of the All-WNBA Second Team; Whereas in the championship-clinching game, A’ja Wilson led the way with 24 points and 16 rebounds, Jackie Young added 16 points and seven assists, and the Aces never trailed in the fourth quarter; and Whereas the Las Vegas Aces firmly established Las Vegas as the Sports Capital of the World: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives congratulates and honors the Las Vegas Aces on their 2023 Women’s National Basketball Association Finals victory.

Summary: This resolution congratulates the Las Vegas Aces on their 2023 Women's National Basketball Association Finals victory.
Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Whereas 15 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, including— (1) Chuck Aoki; (2) Josie Aslakson; (3) Abby Bauleke; (4) Josh Cinnamo; (5) Joe Delagrave; (6) Ben Goodrich; (7) Rose Hollermann; (8) Aaron Pike; (9) Summer Schmit; (10) Ian Seidenfeld; (11) Lexi Shifflett; (12) Natalie Sims; (13) Melissa Stockwell; (14) Josh Turek; and (15) Mallory Weggemann; Whereas Mallory Weggemann won the gold medal in the 200-meter IM and the 100-meter backstroke, set Paralympic records in both of these events, and won the silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly; Ian Seidenfeld won the gold medal in table tennis; Lexi Shifflett helped Team USA women’s sitting volleyball win gold; Josh Turek helped Team USA men’s wheelchair basketball earn the gold medal; Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave helped win the silver medal for Team USA men’s wheelchair rugby; Ben Goodrich won the silver medal in judo, Josh Cinnamo won the bronze medal for Team USA in track and field for shot put; and Rose Hollermann, Josie Aslakson, and Abby Bauleke helped win the bronze medal for Team USA women’s wheelchair basketball; Whereas athletes trained for many years, exhibited world-class athleticism, and demonstrated fortitude, discipline, and strength to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and Whereas athletes overcame historic obstacles because of the COVID–19 pandemic, including the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, all the while continuing to display team morale and tenacity throughout the competition despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the remarkable skill, steadfast determination, and inspiring hard work; and (2) honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games who make our Nation proud.

Summary: This resolution honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–6, 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.
Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.

Whereas under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Affordable Care Act Whereas the uninsured rate is at its lowest point in history, but there is more work to be done to provide access to coverage for Americans that remain uninsured, and to reduce deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for the 31,000,000 Americans who are currently underinsured; Whereas before the date of enactment of the Affordable Care Act, millions of individuals with preexisting conditions were denied health coverage by insurance companies that controlled who received health care in the United States; Whereas profound disparities persist in health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and geography, and nearly 4,000,000 adults, disproportionately people of color, lack coverage as a result of the failure of 19 States to expand the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 Whereas public insurance options for workers’ compensation insurance have resulted in lower rates for small businesses and more competition in several States; Whereas giving all Americans the choice of a public, nonprofit health insurance option would— (1) lead to increased competition and reduced premiums; (2) cut wasteful spending on administration, marketing, and executive pay; and (3) ensure that consumers have the affordable choices they deserve; Whereas public programs such as the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 Whereas the Congressional Budget Office has found that a public health insurance option would save taxpayers billions of dollars: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (1) strengthen competition; (2) improve affordability for families by reducing premiums and increasing choices; and (3) save American taxpayers billions of dollars.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by ensuring that individuals have access to a public health insurance option.
Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2022, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Whereas the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, at 6:22 a.m. local time on October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the United States Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces lost their lives in the blast; Whereas the attack killed 220 marines, members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Battalion Landing Team; Whereas October 23, 1983, was the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another barracks in Beirut; Whereas this terrorist attack on October 23, 1983, followed a separate tragic suicide bombing on April 18, 1983, that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans, and injured 120 others in front of the United States Embassy in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed Forces who died in Beirut on that day are recognized and commemorated through the establishment of a national day of remembrance on October 23: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; (2) honors the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones more than three decades ago; (3) remembers the faith and loyalty of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who laid down their lives to protect our freedoms; and all veterans who have so nobly worn the uniform of our Armed Forces; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to honor the fallen by supporting and participating in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh when students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas 2022 marked the first year of UNESCO’s Decade of Indigenous Languages, intended to raise awareness of the critical loss of indigenous languages and the urgent need to preserve, revitalize, and celebrate them; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 7,000 existing languages in the world, at least 230 have become extinct since 1950, approximately 2,473 other languages are classified as endangered Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified approximately 350 languages spoken in the United States, at least 150 of which are distinct Native North American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 280 Native North American languages were spoken in the continental United States when the Europeans arrived and more than 115 are already extinct, with many more critically endangered; and Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
Commending Sally Quillian Yates for refusing to enforce Donald Trump's discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States").

Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States Whereas Sally Quillian Yates has served the United States honorably as United States Assistant Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, United States Deputy Attorney General, and United States Acting Attorney General; Whereas in these capacities, and in private practice, Ms. Yates has maintained the highest standards of professional ethics; Whereas by refusing to defend the discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States Whereas the actions of Ms. Yates fulfill her commitment to the Senate Judiciary Committee to refuse to carry out orders that are unfaithful to the Constitution; Whereas by standing up to power for the most at risk in our society, Ms. Yates demonstrated moral courage at the highest level; and Whereas Ms. Yates will stand as a role model of professional ethics for men and women across the Nation for years to come: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Sally Quillian Yates for refusing to enforce Donald Trump’s discriminatory Executive Order 13769 (82 Fed. Reg. 8977; relating to Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States (2) honors those who faithfully uphold the Constitution by refusing to carry out orders that are contrary to our laws, ideals, and founding document; and (3) recommits itself to fighting to ensure that all people receive the dignity, respect, and rights guaranteed by the Constitution regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Summary: Commends Sally Yates for refusing to enforce Executive Order 13769. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) honors those who faithfully uphold the Constitution by refusing to carry out orders that are contrary to our laws, ideals, and founding document; and (2) recommits to fighting to ensure that all people receive the dignity, respect, and rights guaranteed by the Constitution regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encourage collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership continues to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 8,404,687 in 2013; Whereas a survey conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project shows increases in the number of motorcyclists that feel that they are profiled by law enforcement; Whereas motorcycle profiling means the arbitrary practice of law enforcement using the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the United States Constitution; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcycle profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide protests to raise awareness and combat motorcycle profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas in 2011, Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas the 2011, Washington law has reduced profiling incidents by over 90 percent and the stops that do occur are being dismissed 100 percent of the time; and Whereas in the spring of 2016, Maryland became the second State to pass a law addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.

Summary: Promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling. Encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end such profiling. Urges state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.