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Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel and the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem.

Whereas the United States was the first country to recognize the State of Israel in 1948; Whereas Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in 1949; Whereas the United States stood behind Israel during the Six Day War in 1967; Whereas the United States rushed military aid in an airlift called Operation Nickel Grass Whereas in 1979, President Carter hosted the signing of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt; Whereas the United States and Israel entered into an early free trade agreement in 1985; Whereas in 1991 during the Gulf War, Israel bravely sustained consistent bombardment, with United States assistance; Whereas in 1993, President Clinton hosted Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for the signing of a Declaration of Principles on Interim Palestinian Self-government; Whereas the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, enacted on November 8, 1995, recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; and Whereas in 2009, President Bush addressed the Israeli Knesset, noting that Israel has raised a modern society in the Promised Land, a light unto the nations that preserves the legacy of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob built a mighty democracy that will endure forever and can always count on the United States of America to be at your side That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the State of Israel for maintaining friendly and meaningful relations with the United States over the past 70 years; (2) recognizes Israel as a strong and stable democracy in the region; (3) salutes the deep security relationship between the United States and Israel; (4) encourages other countries with diplomatic relations with Israel to move their embassies to Jerusalem; and (5) commends the Trump Administration for its December 6, 2017, proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the United States embassy to Jerusalem on the anniversary of Israeli independence.

Summary: Commends: (1) Israel for maintaining friendly and meaningful relations with the United States over the past 70 years, and (2) the Trump Administration for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocating the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
Thanking United States Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers and condemning actions on January 6, 2021.

Whereas, on January 6, 2021, hundreds of protestors sieged the United States Capitol while Congress was debating the certification of electoral votes; Whereas United States Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers were injured, gassed from their own tear gas, and afraid for their lives as they attempted to hold the line; Whereas Members and staff were protected by United States Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers barricading them while surrounded by demonstrators until the hallway was clear for them to get out safely; and Whereas the violence and lawlessness we saw on January 6, 2021, were unacceptable, and as a Nation, we must do better: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) thanks United States Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers for showing professionalism and for their service in keeping Members and staff safe during the events of January 6, 2021; (2) condemns the actions of those who broke through the security of the United States Capitol; and (3) condemns violence and rioting of any kind, by any group or organization.

Summary: This resolution thanks the U.S. Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers for their service in keeping Members of Congress and their staff safe during the events of January 6, 2021. Further, it condemns the actions of those who broke through the security of the U.S. Capitol on that date, as well as any violence and rioting by any group or organization.
Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating the life of Stan Mikita.

Whereas Stan Mikita was born on May 20, 1940, in Czechoslovakia; Whereas Stan Mikita debuted at center for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1958 and played 22 seasons with the team; Whereas Stan Mikita led the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup by contributing 11 points in 12 games that year; Whereas Stan Mikita won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer four times, in 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968; Whereas Stan Mikita was a first team All-Star six times; Whereas Stan Mikita is the only player in NHL History to win the Art Ross Trophy for most points scored in a season, the Hart Memorial Trophy awarded to the player most valuable to his team, and the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship in consecutive seasons; Whereas Stan Mikita is the all-time Blackhawks leader in points, games played, assists and is second in goals; Whereas Stan Mikita was a pioneer in using a curved stick to help him shoot the puck more accurately and was one of the first players to wear a helmet full time; Whereas Stan Mikita's number 21 sweater was retired by the Blackhawks on October 19th, 1980; Whereas Stan Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983; Whereas Stan Mikita was named the 17th greatest NHL player of the 20th century by The Hockey News; Whereas Stan Mikita was beloved by teammates and fans of the Blackhawks for more than five decades; Whereas Stan Mikita was always humble, quick with his trademark boisterous laugh, and was known to mentor younger players on the team; Whereas Stan Mikita was known for his hard-hitting style of play and nicknamed Le Petite Diable Whereas Stan Mikita spent decades as an ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks before being given that title formally in 2008; Whereas Stan Mikita was honored as a champion, hockey innovator, and Chicago icon with a statue outside the United Center in 2011; and Whereas Stan Mikita passed away on August 7, 2018, leaving behind a loving family, including his wife Jill of 55 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the life and accomplishments of Stan Mikita and extends its deepest sympathies to his family and friends on the event of his death; and (2) recognizes Stan Mikita for his enduring contributions to the game of hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, and the City of Chicago.

Summary: Commemorates the life and accomplishments of Stan Mikita on the event of his death and recognizes him for his contributions to the game of hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, and Chicago.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,699,667.50 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $5,737,848.50 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 115th Congress.
Honoring the life and legacy of Jack Trice.

Whereas Jack Trice, born John G. Trice on May 12, 1902, in Hiram, Ohio, was Iowa State University’s first African-American student-athlete; Whereas, after an all-State football career at East Technical High School in Cleveland, Jack Trice enrolled at Iowa State College, now Iowa State University, in 1922, at the encouragement of his high school coach, Sam Willaman, who had recently been named football coach at Iowa State; Whereas Jack studied animal husbandry at Iowa State and planned to help Black farmers after his graduation; Whereas, during his sophomore year, Jack’s second game was at the University of Minnesota; Whereas the night before the game, Jack was alone in his hotel room, and he wrote a letter with his thoughts on the game and its significance, and part of the letter read: The honor of my race, family, and self are at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will! Whereas the next day, October 6, 1923, on one of the first plays of the game, Jack was injured, but refused to leave the game; Whereas in the second half, Jack was trampled by Minnesota players and was taken to the hospital, but doctors cleared him for a return to Ames, Iowa; Whereas, on Monday, October 8, Jack Trice tragically passed away from internal bleeding and injuries sustained during the game 2 days before; Whereas a memorial service was held on the central campus of Iowa State University, and the college raised money for Jack’s mother and his wife, and a plaque was displayed in State Gym; Whereas, in 1997, Iowa State University’s football stadium was renamed from Cyclone Stadium to Jack Trice Stadium, and it remains the only major college football stadium named for an African American; Whereas today, the work to honor Jack’s legacy continues at Iowa State University through the Jack Trice Character Award and Jack Trice Endowed Scholarship; Whereas October 2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of the tragic death of Jack Trice; Whereas Iowa State University will host the Jack Trice Legacy Game on October 7, 2023, to pay tribute to his legacy which continues; Whereas, on October 8, 2023, Iowa State University will host a ceremony honoring Jack exactly 100 years after his death on the central campus lawn, the same location as his funeral on October 9, 1923, where hundreds of students paid their respects; and Whereas, with this resolution, to honor the life of Jack Trice, a young man that has inspired decades of students, faculty, staff, Cyclone fans, alumni, and community members: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of Jack Trice.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jack Trice (Iowa State University's first African-American student-athlete).
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,857,645 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $8,857,645 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 114th Congress.
Prohibiting the use of the Members' Representational Allowance for the payment of the costs of first-class airline accommodations.

1. Prohibiting use of Members’ Representational Allowance for first-class airline accommodations (a) Revision of Regulations Governing the Use of the MRA The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate revisions to the regulations governing the use of the Members’ Representational Allowance to ensure that the Allowance is not used for the payment of the costs of first-class airline accommodations for domestic travel except as provided under subsection (b). (b) Exceptions Under the revisions promulgated by the Committee on House Administration under subsection (a), a Members’ Representational Allowance may be used for the payment of the costs of first-class airline accommodations for domestic travel if the Member whose Allowance will be used for such payment certifies in writing to the Committee that any of the following applies: (1) The use of first-class accommodations is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need, as demonstrated by such documentation as the Committee may require. (2) No accommodations other than first-class accommodations are reasonably available given the timing of the travel, but only if the travel is urgent and the purpose of the travel may not be carried out on alternative dates. (3) The use of first-class accommodations is necessary because of exceptional security circumstances or other exceptional circumstances. (4) The use of first-class accommodations will result in an overall cost savings by avoiding additional subsistence costs, overtime, or lost productive time while awaiting coach-class accommodations. (5) The length of the flight is 5 hours or greater. (c) Domestic Travel Defined For purposes of this resolution, domestic travel

Summary: Requires the House Committee on House Administration to promulgate revisions to the regulations governing the use of the Members' Representational Allowance to ensure that it is not used to pay the costs of first-class airline accommodations for domestic travel. Authorizes a Member to use his or her Allowance for such a payment if he or she certifies in writing to the Committee that any of the following applies: the use is necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need, as demonstrated by such documentation as the Committee may require; no accommodations other than first-class are reasonably available given the timing of the travel, but only if the travel is urgent and its purpose may not be carried out on alternative dates; the use is necessary because of exceptional security circumstances or other exceptional circumstances; it will result in an overall cost savings by avoiding additional subsistence costs, overtime, or lost productive time while awaiting coach-class accommodations; or the length of the flight is five hours or greater.
TRANSPAREN-C Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Trade Review Accountability Needs Sunlight and Preview of Any Regulations and Exact Negotiated Components Resolution TRANSPAREN–C Resolution 2. Prohibition on consideration of any implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements unless the final legal text of such agreement or agreements has been made available to the public Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 12. Notwithstanding sections 151, 152, or 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, it shall not be in order in the House to consider any implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements entered into under any law unless the final legal text of such agreement or agreements has been made available to the public for a period of not less than 60 days prior to the date on which the implementing bill is introduced in the House. .

Summary: Trade Review Accountability Needs Sunlight and Preview of Any Regulations and Exact Negotiated Components Resolution or the TRANSPAREN-C Resolution Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider any implementing bill submitted for a trade agreement or trade agreements entered into under any law unless the final legal text has been made available to the public at least 60 days before the bill is introduced in the House.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of effective education in civics and government in elementary and secondary schools throughout the Nation.

Whereas research shows that too few people in the United States understand the basic principles and functions of our constitutional government as set forth in the founding documents of our Nation, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; and Whereas since the founding of public education, elementary and secondary school education programs have had the mission of preparing students who are committed to the values and principles of the United States to participate in our constitutional government: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives encourages— (1) elementary and secondary schools to promote competent and responsible civic participation in the American political system; (2) States and local governments to develop, implement, and strengthen programs and curriculum to teach civics, government, and American history at the elementary and secondary school levels; and (3) elementary and secondary schools to promote current event discussions, participate in simulations of the democratic process, and incorporate education in civics and government into the core curriculums of math, science, and language arts.

Summary: Encourages elementary and secondary schools to: (1) promote competent and responsible civic participation in the American political system; and (2) promote current event discussions, participate in simulations of the democratic process, and incorporate education in civics and government into the core curricula of math, science, and language arts. Encourages states and local governments to develop, implement, and strengthen programs and curricula to teach civics, government, and American history at the elementary and secondary school levels.
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 Education and Labor: Mr. Jacobs of New York. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Chris Jacobs to the House Education and Labor Committee.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States and Great Britain (on behalf of Canada), recognizing the need to adopt an international agreement to protect and conserve birds that migrate internationally, signed the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, also known as the Migratory Bird Treaty, on August 16, 1916; Whereas this agreement served as the foundation for the passage of domestic legislation to implement the commitment to protect migratory birds, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. Whereas many migratory bird species travel long distances and cross international borders; Whereas international cooperation provides countries—as well as Federal, State, nongovernmental, and tribal partners—with the opportunity to unite in protecting valuable wildlife species and to share knowledge regarding migratory bird resources; and Whereas migratory bird species have a significant impact on the United States economy, as evidenced by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that $107,000,000,000 is spent on birdwatching equipment and travel in the United States, and $1,800,000,000 is spent on migratory bird hunting equipment and trips in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, also known as the Migratory Bird Treaty; (2) recognizes the significance of 100 years of migratory bird protection efforts; and (3) encourages efforts to engage and educate the public regarding migratory birdwatching and hunting.

Summary: Supports the designation of a national day of recognition for the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty between the United States and Canada. Recognizes the significance of 100 years of migratory bird protection efforts. Encourages efforts to engage and educate the public regarding migratory bird watching and hunting.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 11, 2019, as "Smart Cities Week" and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities.

Smart Cities Week Whereas the term smart technology Internet of Things Whereas the integration of smart technology has the potential to revolutionize connectivity, mobility, sustainability, and 21st century workforce opportunities in the country’s cities, regions, and communities; and Whereas American investment in infrastructure could promote employment opportunities while spurring the next generation of telecommunications technology, including 5G and dedicated short range communications technology: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the recognition of Smart Cities Week (2) supports efforts— (A) to further research, develop, and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure, including the implementation of 5G telecommunications and dedicated short range communications technology; (B) to increase awareness of new workforce opportunities and expanded accessibility made available through Smart City (C) to encourage the formation of public-private partnerships (or P3s) among the Federal Government, the States, localities, communities, the private sector, and key stakeholders to foster innovation when designing and implementing smart technology solutions.

Summary: This resolution (1) encourages the recognition of Smart Cities Week; and (2) expresses support for efforts to further research and develop and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure and increase awareness of new workforce opportunities.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives recognizing community water fluoridation as one of the great public health initiatives on its 70th anniversary.

Whereas fluoridation of community water supplies is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proclaimed community water fluoridation as one of ten great public health achievements of the 20th century; and Whereas studies prove water fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing dental decay by at least 25 percent in children and adults, even in the of era widespread availability of fluoride from other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes community water fluoridation as a vitally important public health initiative on its 70th anniversary.

Summary: Recognizes community water fluoridation as a vitally important public health initiative on its 70th anniversary.