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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-66. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018 — (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 6. The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than March 23, 2018, such material as he may deem explanatory of the Senate amendment and the motion specified in the first section of this resolution. March 22 (legislative day, March 21), 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.
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 the Budget Mr. Renacci. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Budget.
Expressing support for designation of October 2013 as "National Anti-Bullying Month".

National Anti-Bullying Month Whereas judgment and discrimination against others may be based on many factors and may be based on a person's race, ethnicity, physical, mental or emotional ability status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religion, or age; Whereas bullying is the activity of repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another person that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power; Whereas bullying includes harassment that may occur in the workplace, at schools, in families, in social settings, and online; Whereas discrimination and bullying have direct effects on the physical, emotional, and mental health of an individual, on organizational stability in schools and businesses, and on the well-being of society as a whole; Whereas a disproportionate number of individuals with disabilities, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community report experiencing daily discrimination; Whereas 1 in 5 elders have experienced hostile animosity from their peers in a group setting; Whereas more than 500,000 reported accounts and millions of unreported accounts of elder abuse occur in homes, in relatives’ homes, and in facilities responsible for their care; Whereas 37 percent of people in the United States report being bullied on the job; Whereas 160,000 children around the United States stay home from school each day because of bullying and fear of bullying; Whereas in 80 percent of school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooters had histories of being bullied; Whereas 80 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teenagers reported being bullied at school; Whereas more than 50 percent of adolescents and teenagers report being bullied online and bullying others online; Whereas people of all ages, groups, and backgrounds may be victims of bullying, marginalization, and discrimination, and bullying may lead to or worsen depression, anxiety, and social isolation, which can lead to thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior; and Whereas October 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Anti-Bullying Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Anti-Bullying Month

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Anti-Bullying Month to: (1) acknowledge the harmful impact of bullying and of judging others based on appearance or group affiliation; (2) promote respect; and (3) support everyone's right to be free from shame, judgment, or attack.
Honoring the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement), on the 15th anniversary of its ratification, as the framework for lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

Whereas the Good Friday Agreement represented a landmark breakthrough that provided Ireland with a political framework to address its future; Whereas the Good Friday Agreement acknowledged the right of differing political traditions to pursue their goals of remaining part of the United Kingdom or of Irish Unity; Whereas the Good Friday Agreement demonstrated democratic and peaceful means of resolving differences; Whereas members of both political parties in the United States came together to support the Good Friday Agreement; and Whereas the Good Friday Agreement promotes religious freedom, democracy, and human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Good Friday Agreement; (2) urges all communities to continue to engage in the legal political process; (3) calls on the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland to work together to achieve full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, including the creation of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland; and (4) recognizes the urgent and ongoing necessity of reconciliation, and urges the involvement of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and communities to work toward genuine reconciliation.

Summary: Supports the goals of the Good Friday Agreement and urges all communities to continue to engage in the legal political process. Calls on the United Kingdom and Ireland to work together to achieve full implementation of the Agreement, including the creation of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. Recognizes the ongoing necessity of reconciliation and urges the involvement of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and communities to work toward genuine reconciliation.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order or question of consideration, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House: (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title; and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–66. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.
Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 15, 2020.

Whereas school athletic programs develop young people physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally through the life lessons learned through participation and competition; Whereas interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of a student’s educational experience and enhances the learning process; Whereas athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based athletic programs which seek the highest development of all student athletes; Whereas athletic administrators fulfill professional responsibilities with honesty, integrity, commitment to equity, and fairness; Whereas athletic administrators preserve, enhance, and promote the educational values of athletics in our schools through professional growth in the areas of education, leadership, and service; Whereas athletic administrators embody high standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and personal conduct, and encourage coaching staffs, student-athletes, and community members to commit to these high standards as well; Whereas during the COVID–19 pandemic, now more than ever, we need school leaders, including athletic administrators, who prepare, plan, and endeavor to secure student safety and wellbeing; Whereas during COVID–19, athletic administrators have been at the forefront of overseeing their secondary school educational programs as re-opening requires wisdom in preparation, adaptation, change, and relearning to be shared with other school officials; and Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has shown the importance of athletic administrators and interscholastic athletics during a critical moment in our Nation’s history: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day; (2) commends athletic administrators for their commitment and leadership provided to student-athletes at the secondary school level, especially during the COVID–19 pandemic; and (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the leading organization that prepares those who lead secondary school athletics throughout the country, providing education, compassion, and preparation within the profession.

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day. In addition, the resolution commends (1) athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes, especially during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic; and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing education and preparation to athletic administrators.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2018, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2nd to celebrate reading and all authors who ignite a love of reading: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors all authors for their success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, including authors like Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss (2) honors the 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Fulbright Act of 1946; Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and currently operates in over 160 countries, including 50 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas 1,300 United States higher education institutions, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas more than 370,000 persons from across the globe have benefited from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 54 Nobel Prize laureates, 82 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 33 heads of state, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 8 members of the United States Congress, and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American Elm was planted on the Capitol grounds in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all recipients of Fulbright awards, both past and present; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.

Summary: Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Fulbright program. Encourages the President and the Department of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to support the Fulbright program. Congratulates all Fulbright award recipients. Calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
Expressing support for designation of May 13, 2015, as a national day of celebration of the diversity in the United States, known as Diversity Day in the Nation.

Whereas since its foundation, the United States has been a country of extraordinary ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity; Whereas the United States has historically served as a beacon of light and hope for persecuted populations and immigrants from around the world searching for a better life, and has welcomed the cultural contributions of these communities upon their arrival; Whereas while each successive wave of immigrants has over time contributed immensely to the United States identity, many immigrants have endured against opposition that attempted to restrict their presence and contributions; Whereas through the civil rights movement, women’s suffrage movement, the marriage equality movement, and countless other movements, the United States has continuously struggled and succeeded to achieve greater acceptance and awareness of the value of diversity; Whereas myriad cultures and communities have contributed to the fabric of society, and the diversity in the United States continues to grow, with substantial increases in Hispanic and Asian populations in the nascent years of the 21st century; and Whereas May 13, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as a national day of celebration of the diversity of culture in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a national day of celebration for the diversity of the United States; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to promote cultural awareness, combat polarization and stereotypes, and improve community understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of a national day of celebration for the diversity of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to promote cultural awareness, combat polarization and stereotypes, and improve community understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment.

Whereas, on April 3, 2019, a brutal new penal code went into effect in the country of Brunei; Whereas Brunei’s penal code imposes death by stoning for same-sex relations and adultery; Whereas stoning is a cruel and torturous form of punishment; and Whereas the U.S. Department of State has stated that the United States strongly opposes violence, criminalization and discrimination targeting vulnerable groups, including women at risk of violence, religious and ethnic minorities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the criminalization of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans­gen­der and intersex individuals; (2) condemns Brunei’s decision to criminalize sex between persons of the same sex; (3) condemns Brunei’s decision to impose disproportionate punishments for crimes; (4) encourages the international community to join the U.S. House of Representatives in condemning Brunei’s new penal code and upholding international norms; (5) directs the U.S. Department of State to update all human rights reports submitted to Congress and the President immediately to document the severity of Brunei’s new penal code; and (6) calls on Brunei to reverse its new penal code as expeditiously as possible.

Summary: This resolution condemns Brunei's decision to criminalize sex between persons of the same sex, encourages the international community to join in this condemnation, and calls upon Brunei to reverse the law.
Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2021, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the homefront during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2021, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.