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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where there is an existing broadband provider that meets certain minimum standards.

Whereas the broadband industry, including wireline and wireless, has invested roughly $1.6 trillion in private capital since 1996; Whereas the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included an unprecedented $7.2 billion in broadband deployment funding; Whereas there were allegations of waste and inefficiencies in ARRA grant programs; Whereas the Federal Government should not compete with the private sector in broadband access or deployment; Whereas the Federal Government should not pick winners and losers in a local broadband market by providing loans, grants, or subsidies to one provider over another; Whereas broadband internet access is the infrastructure of the 21st century and crucial to economic development; Whereas the digital divide is real for many Americans, especially in rural areas with no access to broadband; and Whereas in order to decrease the digital divide efficiently, limited Federal dollars should be focused on areas of the country unserved by broadband: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that no Federal funds granted, awarded, or loaned pursuant to any legislation, infrastructure-specific or otherwise, should be used to fund the construction, improvement, or acquisition of broadband facilities or service in areas where— (1) another broadband service provider is already offering service that meets the minimum standards of the Federal Communications Commission; or (2) another broadband service provider is already leveraging Federal program funds to deploy networks and offer broadband service that will meet the minimum standards of such program.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no federal funds should be used to fund broadband facilities in areas where another broadband service provider: (1) is offering service that meets the minimum standards of the Federal Communications Commission, or (2) is leveraging federal program funds to deploy networks and offer broadband service that will meet the minimum standards of such program.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings, a Representative from the State of Florida. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution mourns the death of Representative Alcee L. Hastings and provides for the appointment of Members of the House to attend the funeral.
Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost, and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people following the destructive earthquakes that devastated the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Hatay, and Kilis.

Whereas, on February 6, 2023, the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaraş, Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Hatay, and Kilis, were devastated by 2 massive 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes; Whereas many aftershocks, some as potent as 6.6 magnitude, have been recorded since the initial earthquake; Whereas the number of people who have lost their lives has already exceeded 5,400 and increasing; Whereas the number of people who have been injured has already exceeded 35,000 and increasing; Whereas the brave men and women of North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally Türkiye have passionately and painstakingly been participating in the rescue efforts for days; and Whereas the Republic of Türkiye has declared a state of emergency in the region for 3 months, and a national mourning for 7 days: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and wishes a speedy recovery for the injured; (2) encourages and commends the hard work put out by the brave men and women of North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally Türkiye while conducting search and rescue missions in the cities impacted by the earthquakes; (3) conveys its committed and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish people following the devastating disasters; and (4) urges the Biden Administration to provide immediate assistance to the people of Türkiye.

Summary: This resolution states that the House of Representatives expresses deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the earthquakes which occurred in Turkey (Turkiye) on February 6, 2023. The resolution also states that the House of Representatives (1) wishes a speedy recovery for the injured, (2) commends the hard work of Turkish search and rescue personnel, (3) conveys its solidarity with Turkey and the Turkish people, and (4) urges the Biden administration to provide immediate assistance to the people of Turkey.
Expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and for other purposes.

Whereas, in September 1972, in the midst of the Munich Olympic games, members of Black September, a terrorist group with ties to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Fatah movement, murdered 11 members of the Israeli Olympic Team, including athletes, coaches, and referees, 9 of whom had been taken as hostages; Whereas the 11 victims were David Berger, Ze'ev Friedman, Yoseff Gutfreund, Moshe Weinberg, Yoseff Romano, Mark Slavin, Eliezer Halfin, Yakov Springer, Andre Spitzer, Amitzur Shapira, and Kehat Shorr; Whereas Anton Fliegerbauer, a West German police officer, was also killed in the terrorist attack; Whereas the international community was deeply affected by the brutal murders at the 1972 Munich Olympics and memorials have been placed around the world, including in Manchester, United Kingdom, Tel Aviv, Israel, and Munich, Germany; Whereas the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Rockland County, New York, has placed a sculpture honoring the eleven Israelis who were killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics; Whereas the Opening Ceremonies of every JCC Maccabi Games since 1995 has included a memorial tribute to the murdered Israeli athletes, among the first victims of organized terrorism in our time; Whereas in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, during the 2016 Olympic games, the International Olympic Committee inaugurated the Place of Mourning to honor the memory of 15 people killed during Olympic Games; Whereas the Place of Mourning commemorates the 11 Israeli victims, the German policeman who was killed in the failed rescue attempt in Munich, two victims of a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Games, and Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died in an accident at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver; and Whereas the 2020 Olympic games, held from July 23, 2021, to August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan, commemorated the 11 Israeli athletes murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) should observe a minute of silence to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and remember those who lost their lives; (2) urges the International Olympic Committee to take the opportunity afforded by the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack to remind the world that the Olympics were established to send a message of hope and peace through sport and athletic competition; and (3) urges the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony, beginning with the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics in an effort to reject and repudiate terrorism and antisemitism as antithetical to the Olympic goal of peaceful competition.

Summary: This resolution urges the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Honoring the life of former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Robert Henry "Bob" Michel.

Bob Whereas the death of the late Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Robert H. Bob Whereas Bob Michel led a remarkable life, personally blessed with four children, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; Whereas Bob Michel was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois; Whereas as a young man, Bob Michel joined the United States Army at the height of World War II, landing on the beaches of Normandy and fighting across Europe through the Battle of the Bulge, earning two Bronze Stars, four Battle stars, and the Purple Heart for his wounds; Whereas Bob Michel returned home from Europe, graduated from Bradley University, and embarked on a career in public service that would span 44 years; Whereas Bob Michel was then elected to Congress, going on to serve honorably for 38 years representing Peoria and much of Central Illinois with great distinction, and was chosen by his colleagues to serve them as House Minority Whip, and for 14 years as the elected Republican Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; Whereas Bob Michel’s formidable legislative skills were invaluable in enacting key initiatives of President Reagan and President George H.W. Bush on behalf of the people; Whereas Bob Michel will be long remembered by all for his strong dedication to responsible public service and his love of the people of the United States; Whereas Bob Michel conducted himself as a leader with a commitment to civil discourse, personal dignity, political consensus, and adherence to fundamental human values; Whereas Bob Michel’s public service culminated in the award of the Nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and Whereas in the House of Representatives and in his life, Bob Michel’s uncommon decency and generosity of spirit were evident to all who knew and worked with him: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of Bob Michel; and (2) expresses its condolences to his family on his passing. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of Robert H. "Bob" Michel, former Republican Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2019, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the barrage of fraud attempts that seniors face, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent these scams from happening, and to improve protections from these scams for seniors.

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day Whereas Americans who are 65 years of age and older represent more than 14 percent of our country’s population; Whereas senior fraud is a growing concern as millions have fallen victim to scams, including Medicare scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, work-at-home scams, bereavement scams, identity theft, charity scams, scams targeting older women, home repair scams, fraudulent investment schemes, and reverse mortgage scams; Whereas other types of fraud perpetrated against senior citizens include health care fraud, health insurance fraud, counterfeit prescription drug fraud, funeral and cemetery fraud, anti-aging Whereas the life savings of senior citizens who have saved for retirement are tempting targets for these methods of fraud and deception; Whereas the ease of access for criminals to contact seniors through the internet and telephone increases as more creative schemes emerge; Whereas according to the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2018 released by the Federal Trade Commission, people aged 60 years and older were defrauded of $391 million during 2018, with the median loss to defrauded victims aged 80 and older averaging $1,700 per person, more than three times the average amount lost by those aged between 50 and 59 years old; Whereas senior fraud is underreported by victims due to embarrassment and lack of information about where to report fraud; and Whereas May 15, 2019, is an appropriate day to establish as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day (2) recognizes National Senior Fraud Awareness Day (3) encourages implementation of policies to prevent these scams and to improve protections for seniors from these scams; and (4) honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals who work tirelessly to fight against these scams.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the implementation of policies that prevent such fraud and improve protections for seniors.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Bost (to rank immediately after Mr. Bacon). Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Fleischmann (to rank immediately after Mr. Obernolte), Mr. Zinke (to rank immediately after Ms. Tenney). Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

1. Mandatory completion of program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities (a) Requiring training for all Members, officers, and employees (1) Requirement Not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Committee on House Administration shall issue regulations to provide that, during each session of each Congress, each Member (including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), officer, and employee of the House of Representatives shall complete a program of training in the workplace rights and responsibilities applicable to offices and employees of the House under part A of title II of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1301 (2) Inclusion of interns, fellows, and detailees For purposes of this resolution, an individual serving in an office of the House of Representatives as an intern (including an unpaid intern), a participant in a fellowship program, or a detailee from another office of the Federal Government shall be considered an employee of the House. (b) Deadline (1) In general Under the regulations issued by the Committee on House Administration under subsection (a), an individual shall complete the program of training required under subsection (a) and file a certificate of completion of such training not later than— (A) in the case of an individual who is serving as a Member, officer, or employee of the House as of the first day of a session of Congress, not later than 90 days after the session begins; or (B) in the case of any other individual, not later than 90 days after the individual first becomes a Member, officer, or employee of the House during the session. (2) Special rule for first session of One Hundred Sixteenth Congress In the case of the first session of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, an individual described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall complete the program required under subsection (a) not later than 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution. (c) Additional mechanisms The Committee on House Administration shall consider additional mechanisms to ensure compliance with the training requirement under subsection (a). Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing Government records and providing monetary assistance for the reasonable legal expenses necessary to prevent retaliation against the whistleblowers; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Continental Congress unanimously passed the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read, Resolved Whereas whistleblowers may risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by honest and good faith reporting of waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas, in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Continental Congress, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of an individual to blow the whistle (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
Expressing support for designation of June 2015 as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".

National Men’s Cancer Awareness Month Whereas 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of their lifetimes; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men annually in the United States; Whereas the CDC also reports that the incidence of cancer for men varies by race and ethnicity, with minority men having the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates; Whereas statistics show that a higher percentage of men will die from cancer than women because they are typically diagnosed at a later stage; Whereas despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of 5 fewer years compared to their female counterparts; Whereas “National Men’s Health Week”, which is annually celebrated as the week leading up to, and including Father’s Day, was established in 1994 by the United States Congress, to show how simple diagnostic and screening tests can save lives; Whereas promoting awareness and education about men’s cancer is crucial to improving the health and well-being of men across the Nation, facilitating early detection, improving the prognoses of men who have been diagnosed with the disease, and ultimately preventing further loss of life; and Whereas June 2015 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Men’s Cancer Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Men’s Cancer Awareness Month (2) encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations to observance the month with appropriate awareness programs and educational activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of cancers disproportionately affecting men; (3) recognizes the profound toll a diagnosis of cancer has on men, families, and communities and pledges to make its prevention and cure a public health priority; and (4) urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for men’s cancers.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Men's Cancer Awareness Month. Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for cancers disproportionately affecting men.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass no law that would exempt from its obligations or provide any other special consideration to elected or appointed Federal officials or any other Federal employee.

Whereas America was founded upon the principle that a free people should be self-governed by fellow citizens elected to be their representatives, and not governed by a ruling class or subject to rule by elites; Whereas America was also founded on the principle that no person, whatever his or her position within government, is unbound by the laws of this great Nation and the public trust; Whereas these great principles were enshrined in the Nation’s founding documents for all future generations by the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the framers of the United States Constitution; Whereas the American people have continually called for more accountability from a Federal Government they view as out of touch and out of control; Whereas rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal Government from Washington, DC, continually play a larger role in Americans day-to-day lives; Whereas there is a growing perception in America that elected officials and unaccountable bureaucrats in the Nation’s capital pass policies that place burdens on hardworking Americans with impunity, knowing they will never have to bear their costs; Whereas Americans who work hard, follow the law, and only ask that no person or group be given preferential treatment under our Nation’s laws expect Federal representatives and a Government that share those values: Now, therefore, be it That it is sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass no law that would exempt from its obligations, excuse from its criminal or civil penalties, or provide any other special consideration to Members of the House of Representatives, Members of the Senate, Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, the President, Vice President, appointees of the Executive, or any Federal employee.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass no law that would exempt from its obligations, excuse from its criminal or civil penalties, or provide any other special consideration to Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, executive branch appointees, or any federal employee.