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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain documentation to the House of Representatives relating to the negotiation of prices for prescription drugs under the Medicare prescription drug program.

That the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to herein as the Secretary (1) Communications by staff of the White House with any group or expert that is not staff of the White House regarding the implications of imposing a 95 percent excise tax on drug manufacturers that fail to comply with price setting negotiations with the Secretary under the Medicare prescription drug program under part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the potential loss of the development of future drugs and cures. (2) Internal communications among staff of the White House regarding the implications described in paragraph (1) and the potential loss of development described in such paragraph. (3) Communications by staff of the White House with any group or expert that is not staff of the White House regarding the implications of establishing inflation penalties under the Medicare prescription drug program under such part D on launch prices for future prescription drugs. (4) Internal communications among staff of the White House regarding the implications described in paragraph (3). September 30, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to furnish to the House of Representatives any external or internal communications of the White House regarding the implications of imposing certain penalties on drug manufacturers that do not comply with HHS price negotiations under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Capuano, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Deutch, and Mr. Larson of Connecticut. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ethics.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas H.R. 1123, the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, was introduced on March 13, 2013; Whereas the Committee on the Judiciary marked up and ordered the bill reported, with strong bipartisan support, on July 31, 2013; Whereas the suspension version of the bill included new language to prohibit the bulk unlocking of cellular phones; Whereas the changes made to the bill fundamentally altered the substance of the underlying bill; Whereas the report of the Committee on the Judiciary on the bill was filed in the House on February 25, 2014; and Whereas the bill was passed under suspension of the rules on the night of February 25, 2014: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives disapproves of the actions taken by the Committee on the Judiciary and the leadership of the House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 1123 and directs the leadership of each committee of the House and the leadership of the House to operate in a matter that maximizes transparency and public trust.

Summary: Disapproves the actions taken by the House Committee on the Judiciary and the leadership of the House of Representatives with respect to H.R. 1123 (Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act). Directs the leadership of each House committee and the House leadership to operate in a matter that maximizes transparency and public trust.
Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease.

Whereas Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome represents multiple genetic disorders involving mutations in connective tissue that are characterized by looseness, instability, and dislocation of the joints and fragile skin that easily bruises and scars; Whereas there are 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome caused by genetic defects in collagen, one of the major structural components of the body; Whereas it is estimated that the prevalence of all types of the syndrome affect at least 1 in 5,000 people worldwide; Whereas a network of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome support groups can help connect those managing life with the disease as well as better inform the health care community and the public; Whereas early and accurate diagnosis can provide the opportunity to create lifesaving medical plans and ensure the quality of life; Whereas there is currently no treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and no known cure; Whereas further medical research and awareness bring hope for treatment and a cure; and Whereas the month of May would be an appropriate month to designate as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month; (2) honors those bravely suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; and (3) encourages scientific research and funding to find a cure for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. This syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect collagen in skin, joints, and other connective tissue.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.

Fiduciary That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, 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) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term Fiduciary 3. On any legislative day during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016— (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. 4. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 5. The Committee on Armed Services may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, file a report to accompany H.R. 4909. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives during Teacher Appreciation Week regarding the importance of education, particularly civics education.

Whereas educators play an important role in preparing students for the future; Whereas through civics education parents, teachers, mentors, and all educators emphasize the importance of understanding how our Government operates; and Whereas having students who are engaged and educated on the subject of civics will have a positive impact on the future of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that to continue to cherish our rights and duties, all Americans should recognize the importance of civics education.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that to continue to cherish our rights and duties, all Americans should recognize the importance of civics education.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,883,194 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $10,883,194 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 118th Congress.
Condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across New York State and prioritizing increased funding for migrants.

Whereas, on January 16, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the fiscal year 2025 State budget, which is a record high 233 billion dollar budget; Whereas the proposed budget includes a new formula for school aid funding that reduces funding for hundreds of schools across the State of New York; Whereas such school aid funding cuts will ultimately lead to a decline in disability services; Whereas Governor Hochul’s 2025 budget includes billions of dollars in additional funds for the migrant crisis; and Whereas the additional billions of dollars in funds for migrants will be used to provide migrants with legal assistance, housing, transportation, health care, and jobs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) denounces Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across New York State; (2) condemns Governor Hochul for allowing the border crisis to displace students and harm their education; and (3) urges Governor Hochul to rescind her 2025 State budget proposal and prioritize students over migrants by reversing the funding cuts to schools.

Summary: This resolution denounces Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across the state of New York.Additionally, the resolution condemns Governor Hochul for allowing the border crisis to displace students and harm their education.The resolution also urges Governor Hochul to rescind her 2025 state budget proposal and prioritize students over migrants by reversing the funding cuts to schools.
Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2017, as "National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day", coinciding with American Diabetes Month.

National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day Whereas nearly 30 million Americans, or 9.3 percent of the population, have diabetes, including an estimated 8 million Americans who are undiagnosed, and an additional 86 million Americans have prediabetes; Whereas adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes; Whereas at least 68 percent of people age 65 or older with diabetes die from some form of heart disease; Whereas among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are common, affecting more than one in three beneficiaries; Whereas the American Heart Association considers diabetes to be one of the seven major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease; Whereas minority populations are disproportionately affected by both cardiovascular disease and diabetes; Whereas findings from a recent study reveal that 52 percent of adults living with type 2 diabetes are unaware they are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and its complications; Whereas two out of three deaths in people with type 2 diabetes are attributed to cardiovascular disease; Whereas according to the American Diabetes Association, diagnosed diabetes cost America $245 billion a year in 2012, including $176 billion in direct medical costs; Whereas cardiovascular disease accounts for 28 percent of the costs of treating people with diabetes; Whereas most of the cost of diabetes (62 percent) is provided by government insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the military; Whereas appropriate awareness and education about the cardiovascular risks associated with diabetes can effectively reduce the health and financial burden of illness; and Whereas the designation of November 9, 2017, as National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day (B) the efforts of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as the entire medical community, to educate people about the risks, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes to include comorbid cardiovascular diseases and risk factors; and (C) the greater coordination of federally funded efforts that address diabetes or cardiovascular disease independently to incorporate the common comorbidity of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including education and actions that address both; and (2) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of as National Diabetes Heart Health Awareness Day.
Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California.

Whereas the Special Olympics improves the lives of those with developmental and intellectual disabilities; Whereas the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will illustrate our Nation’s continued commitment to making our society more inclusive; Whereas the first Special Olympics World Games held in 1968 featured 1,000 athletes from 26 States and Canada competing in track and field, swimming, and floor hockey; Whereas the 2015 World Games will draw 6,500 athletes from 165 countries competing in 25 different sporting events; Whereas the 2015 World Games will allow courageous athletes from around the world to experience the joy of displaying their talents and abilities; Whereas the first medals will be awarded on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and Whereas the 2015 World Games will continue the tradition of bringing health care services to those most in need: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones; (2) supports the efforts of the athletes, coaches, educators, volunteers, leaders, and workers who make the Games possible; and (3) celebrates the return of the World Games to the United States and the city of Los Angeles.

Summary: Recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones. Expresses support for the efforts of those who make the Games possible. Celebrates the return of the World Games to Los Angeles.
Expressing support for designation of October 17, 2017, as the "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".

National Vitiligo Awareness Day Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are two to nine times more likely to consider suicide, and the CDC reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people; and Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found that social support for children and adolescents with vitiligo provided by families, peers, charities, support groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day (2) recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to improve their quality of life.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day. (Vitiligo is a condition in which skin color is lost in patches.) Recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo.
Commemorating and acknowledging veteran-owned small businesses.

Whereas members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States develop a wide array of skills during their time of service that support entrepreneurship; Whereas many veterans build on their experience in the Armed Forces to start their own business after leaving active service; Whereas veterans form a vital part of the United States labor force, and firms that hire veterans benefit from their diverse set of skills; Whereas more than one in five veterans surveyed have purchased a business, started their own business, or considered doing so; Whereas there are more than 2,500,000 veteran-owned businesses in the United States, representing more than 9 percent of all United States firms; Whereas veteran-owned businesses employ more than 5,000,000 people and generate an annual payroll of $195,000,000,000; Whereas veteran-owned businesses generate more than $1,140,000,000,000 in annual sales; and Whereas the Small Business Administration, through its Boots to Business program, has trained more than 30,000 service members, veterans, and their spouses on launching their own small business: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes veterans for their service to the United States; and (2) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and work of veteran small business owners.

Summary: Recognizes veterans for their service to the United States. Celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and work of veterans who are small-business owners.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.

Whereas Georgia is a valued friend of the United States and has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both countries, including the deployment of Georgian forces as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas the European Deterrence Initiative builds the partnership capacity of Georgia so it can work more closely with the United States and NATO, as well as provide for its own defense; Whereas in addition to the European Deterrence Initiative, Georgia’s participation in the NATO initiative Partnership for Peace is paramount to interoperability with the United States and NATO, and establishing a more peaceful environment in the region; and Whereas despite the losses suffered, as a NATO partner of ISAF, Georgia is committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan with one of the largest contingents on the ground: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms United States support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by the Russian Federation; and (2) supports continued cooperation between the United States and Georgia and the efforts of the Government of Georgia to provide for the defense of its people and sovereign territory.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia.
Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That House Resolution 503 is hereby re-referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. June 21, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution refers H. Res. 503 from the House floor to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary. That resolution impeaches President Joe Biden for high crimes and misdemeanors relating to actions taken that involve immigration and the southern border.