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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2016, through February 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week".

National School Counseling Week Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated the week of February 1, 2016, through February 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week Whereas school counselors have long advocated that the education system of the United States must provide equitable opportunities for all students; Whereas school counselors have long emphasized the importance of personal and social development in contributing to academic achievement; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding them through their academic, personal, social, and career development; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are college and career ready and aware of financial aid and college opportunities; Whereas school counselors may encourage students to pursue challenging academic courses to prepare them for college majors and careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; Whereas school counselors provide support for students whose family members have been deployed to conflicts overseas; Whereas school counselors help students cope with serious and common challenges of growing up, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, school violence, disciplinary problems, and problems in the home; Whereas school counselors are also instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents cope with trauma and community and national tragedies; Whereas school counselors are among the few professionals in a school building that are trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas despite the important contributions of school counselors to student success, counseling positions are not always protected when local budgets are cut, especially in tough economic times; Whereas the average student-to-counselor ratio in the Nation’s public schools, 482-to-1, is almost double the 250-to-1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week Whereas the week of February 1, 2016, through February 5, 2016, would be an appropriate week to designate as National School Counseling Week That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week

Summary: Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 6 through November 13, 2022, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines drowsy driving as operating a motor vehicle while fatigued or sleepy Whereas drowsy driving creates serious risk on the road by making drivers less attentive, slowing reaction times, and affecting his or her ability to make decisions; Whereas the National Safety Council considers drowsy driving to be a profound impairment that mimics alcohol-impaired driving in many ways, including impaired attention, mental processing, judgment, and decision making; Whereas studies show that being awake for 18 hours results in impairment equivalent or worse than a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent and being awake for 24 hours results in a BAC of 0.1 percent, higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC in all States; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation advises that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night; Whereas drivers who work the night shift, work multiple jobs, or have irregular work schedules are at increased risk for motor vehicle crashes caused by drowsy driving; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation found that 60 percent of adult drivers reported driving while drowsy in the past year and an estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers (aged 18 or older) reported having fallen asleep while driving in the previous 30 days; Whereas an estimated 328,000 crashes and 21 percent of all fatal crashes annually, 6,400 deaths per year, involve a drowsy driver; Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that 100,000 police-reported crashes each year are caused primarily by drowsy driving and that such crashes result in more than 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and $12,500,000,000 in monetary losses; Whereas numerous States across the Nation promote and participate in Drowsy Driving Prevention Week; Whereas Drowsy Driving Prevention Week informs communities about preventative measures against drowsy driving such as improving overall sleep habits and avoiding medication that causes drowsiness; Whereas the goal of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is to reduce the number of drivers who drive while sleep deprived; and Whereas drowsy driving deaths are preventable, and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, and intervention: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (2) encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving, and (2) encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.
Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.

Whereas the Falkland Islands held a referendum on March 10, 2013, and March 11, 2013, to determine whether they wish to retain their status as a British Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Whereas the Falkland Islands, supervised under an International Observer Mission, have voted 99.8 percent in favor of retaining their British Overseas Territory Status; Whereas the Falkland Islands have the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine their own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders; (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory; and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the future of the Falkland Islands.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4414) to clarify the treatment under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4414) to clarify the treatment under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; 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. 4414) to clarify the treatment under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees.
Electing a certain 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 Natural Resources: Mr. García of Illinois. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Expressing support for recognition of September 14, 2021, as the "National Latino Small Business Day".

National Latino Small Business Day Whereas the Small Business Administration reported that there are currently 3,300,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses in the United States and growing; Whereas Hispanic-owned small businesses generate $700,000,000,000 in annual sales, which is an enormous impact on our Nation’s economy; and Whereas National Latino Small Business Day That the House of Representatives expresses support for recognition of a National Latino Small Business Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for recognition of a National Latino Small Business Day.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Whereas the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Non-Violence on June 15, 2007, to disseminate the message of non-violence, through means such as education and public awareness; Whereas, the United Nations General Assembly has stated that non-violence, tolerance, full respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, democracy, development, mutual understanding and respect for diversity are interlinked and mutually reinforcing Whereas the annual International Day of Non-Violence celebration date, October 2, was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Mohandas K. Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma great soul Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was a world-renowned civil rights and spiritual leader, who experienced injustices early in life, and learned to embrace the principles of non-violence as a vehicle for social and political change; Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was influenced by religious teachings in Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity in the development of his philosophy; Whereas Mahatma Gandhi was a major influence for Martin Luther King, Jr., whose emphasis on non-violence is credited with ushering in our Nation’s civil rights; and Whereas people around the world commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence by participating in volunteer projects as a way to give back to their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Day of Non-Violence with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with ceremonies and activities.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eighteenth 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 $13,000,000 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 $14,300,000 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 Ways and Means for the 118th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should forthwith repatriate Sgt. Andrew Paul Tahmooressi from Mexican prison(s) and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should take actions to impose sanctions on Mexico until such time as Sgt. Tahmooressi is released.

Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi served with the U.S. Marine Corps for two tours of duty in Afghanistan earning a rare combat field promotion to Sergeant; Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi was driving near the U.S.-Mexican border on March 31, 2014, when he took a wrong turn and unintentionally drove into Mexico. He was stopped by police in Mexico and arrested for possessing three firearms which were fully legal in Texas and were registered to him; and Whereas Sgt. Tahmooressi has a distinguished record in the U.S. Marine Corps and there is no indication that Sgt. Tahmooressi was in violation of other laws in Mexico, except possession of his own firearms: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Government of Mexico should expeditiously release and repatriate Sgt. Tahmooressi and all possessions that have been seized; and (2) the President of the United States should communicate with the Government of Mexico that he will impose increasingly harsh sanctions on Mexico until such time as Sgt. Tahmooressi is released.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Mexico should expeditiously release and repatriate Sgt. Tahmooressi and all possessions that have been seized, and (2) the President should communicate with Mexico that he will impose increasingly harsh sanctions on Mexico until Sgt. Tahmooressi is released.
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 2, 2014, through March 8, 2014, as "School Social Work Week".

School Social Work Week Whereas the importance of school social work through the inclusion of school social work programs has been recognized in the current authorizations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. Whereas school social workers serve as critical members of a school’s educational team, playing a central role in creating a positive school climate and vital partnerships between the home, school, and community to ensure student academic success; Whereas school social workers are especially skilled in providing services to students who face serious challenges to school success, including poverty, disability, discrimination, abuse, addiction, bullying, divorce of parents, loss of a loved one, and other barriers to learning; Whereas school social workers coordinate the implementation of the school and community programs that promote positive discipline and regularly assist and train school personnel in promoting positive behaviors and preventing negative behaviors that escalate into disproportionate disciplinary outcomes and responses; Whereas there is a growing need for local educational agencies to offer the mental health services that school social workers provide when working with families, teachers, principals, community agencies, and other entities to address students’ emotional, physical, and environmental needs so that students may achieve behavioral and academic success; Whereas to achieve the goal of helping all children reach their optimal levels of potential and achievement schools must work to remove the emotional, behavioral, and academic barriers that interfere with student success in school; Whereas fewer than 1 in 5 of the children in need of mental health services actually receive these services, and research indicates that school mental health programs improve educational outcomes by decreasing absences, decreasing discipline referrals, and improving academic achievement; Whereas school mental health programs are critical to early identification of mental health problems and in the provision of appropriate services when needed; and Whereas the celebration of School Social Work Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of School Social Work Week (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school social workers to the successes of students in schools across the Nation; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe School Social Work Week

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of School Social Work Week. Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Open of Surfing.

Whereas the 60th U.S. Open of Surfing will take place from July 27 to August 4, 2019, in Huntington Beach, California; Whereas the surfing competition has taken place annually in Huntington Beach since 1959; Whereas the U.S. Open of Surfing attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Huntington Beach every year; Whereas Huntington Beach is known as Surf City USA Whereas the competition, formerly called the West Coast Surfing Championship, the United States Surfing Championships, and Ocean Pacific Pro, established its current name in 1994; Whereas the U.S. Open of Surfing awards a $10,000 first place prize, one of the largest prize purses in the industry; Whereas the competition serves as a World Surf League qualifier; Whereas the entire event is free and open to the public and includes activities such as customization workshops, onsite surfboard shaping, art installations, and more; Whereas the event was extended to include other action sports, including skateboarding and BMX; Whereas Jack Haley and Linda Benson were the first champions of the competition in 1959, in the male and female categories, respectively; Whereas Corky Carroll won the competition in 1966, 1967, and 1969, and later became the first professional surfer as well as the first surfer offered paid endorsements; Whereas Joyce Hoffman, after winning the U.S. Open of Surfing four times, became the first internationally recognized female surfer; Whereas notable surfers are inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame and to the Surfers’ Hall of Fame as part of the event; Whereas the local hero award is presented to a surfer who has resided in Huntington Beach for at least 10 years or has graduated from the Huntington Union School District, has contributed to Huntington surfing culture, and has been a finalist in surfing competitions; Whereas the 2019 class of inductees into the Surfing Walk of Fame and the Surfer’s Hall of Fame are Derek Ho and Joel Tudor (as Surf Champions), Reynolds Renny Whereas the event brings approximately $16,000,000 in revenue to the Huntington Beach economy and approximately $20,000,000 in revenue to the Orange County economy annually: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 60th anniversary of the annual U.S. Open of Surfing as a significant event for the global surfing community and for the important role it plays in the economy of Huntington Beach.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the annual U.S. Open of Surfing.
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2023, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

National Cancer Prevention Day Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2023, there will be an estimated 1,958,310 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,820 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2023 an estimated 9,910 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,040 will die from it; Whereas President Biden has reignited the Cancer Moonshot to encourage all Americans, companies, institutions, and organizations to work together to cut the death rate from cancer by 50 percent over the next 25 years; and Whereas February 4, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Prevention Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.