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Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on the evening of Friday, May 26, 2017, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Sunday, June 25, 2017, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr; Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; Whereas Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on this important occasion.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; (2) offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan; and (3) expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide.
Recognizing that the land that is now known as the United States of America was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples known as Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives.

Whereas a land acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects indigenous peoples as the original and traditional stewards of a given geographic area and the enduring relationship that exists between indigenous peoples and their ancestral lands; Whereas a formal statement of a land acknowledgment is a proper method to recognize the traditions of indigenous peoples and ancestral land; Whereas a land acknowledgment is a practice that honors and respects contemporary indigenous peoples’ connection to their ancestral lands; Whereas a land acknowledgment is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to Tribes who first resided in this country; Whereas a land acknowledgment serves as a reminder and a reflection on the impacts of colonialism, past and present; Whereas a land acknowledgment recognizes indigenous peoples’ voices that have been devalued in past contexts; Whereas a land acknowledgment is a way to show both gratitude and appreciation for those who were first on the land and encourages a broadening of awareness of indigenous peoples; and Whereas it is encouraged that formal land acknowledgments be performed at introductions of public and ceremonial events: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the legacy of indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States of America and continue to live in relationship with their ancestral homelands today, and recognizes their significance and ongoing contributions to the United States; and (2) calls on State and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgments, whether verbal or written, before public or ceremonial events.

Summary: This resolution honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the establishment of the United States. It also calls on state and local governments to encourage formal land acknowledgements before public or ceremonial events.
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

National Animal Rescue Day Whereas millions of cats and dogs are placed into shelters every year and hundreds of thousands of healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized; Whereas there are between 3,000 and 4,000 animal shelters throughout the United States in need of medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet; Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who have been rescued; Whereas loving families welcome pets to their new forever home Whereas lowering the number of animals in need of rescue, by spaying and neutering, can help alleviate the overcrowding of the Nation’s shelters; Whereas supporting families’ access to housing and veterinary care can further reduce the number of pets surrendered or abandoned; Whereas years of animal abandonment has left thousands of homeless pets in overpopulated shelters and rescues; Whereas Charlie, one of the thousands of beagles rescued from a breeding facility in 2022, now has a bright future in the laps of his loving new family; Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate as National Animal Rescue Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as "National Police Week".

National Police Week Whereas in 1962, John Fitzgerald Kennedy proclaimed May 15 to be Peace Officers Memorial Day National Police Week Whereas law enforcement officers are charged with pursuing justice and protecting communities in the United States; Whereas State and local police officers, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers across the United States serve with dignity and integrity; Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane Sandy; Whereas law enforcement officers serve as first responders to terrorist attacks such as the bombings at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, and to accidents such as the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas; Whereas the deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001, when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on the United States; Whereas law enforcement officers selflessly risk their personal safety in the interest of public safety; and Whereas Peace Officers Memorial Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Police Week (2) expresses strong support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities; (3) recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while they are protecting the public; (4) recognizes the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery; (5) acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and honored; and (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Police Week

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Police Week, and (2) law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities. Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery. Calls for honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".

National School Counseling Week Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, 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, social, emotional, and career development; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are college and career ready and aware of financial aid, college opportunities, and employment trends; 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 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, 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 designation of the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian Tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a Nation; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for— (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 percent of the students at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.

Whereas the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) expresses the sense of Congress that the immigration laws of the United States should be enforced vigorously and uniformly; Whereas through increased government spending for a bigger staff and new surveillance technology IRCA promised to control the borders and prevent and deter the illegal entry of aliens in the United States and the violation of the terms of their entry Whereas IRCA did not include any trigger to secure the border before legalization; Whereas the employment verification system established under IRCA failed to prevent the hiring of undocumented immigrants; Whereas the Immigration and Naturalization Service and then the DHS failed to properly enforce the employer sanctions laws under IRCA; Whereas ten years after the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed the estimated number of undocumented aliens almost doubled, from 3.2 million to 5.8 million. Ten years after that, the number almost doubled again, to 11.6 million; Whereas the Congressional Budget Office projects that the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act will result in 4.8 million new illegal immigrants and their U.S.-born children will be living in the United States by 2023; Whereas according to a 2010 Rasmussen poll 68 percent of likely voters think that securing the border is more important than granting amnesty to illegal aliens; Whereas President Obama previously promised to secure the U.S. border with Mexico; Whereas President Obama and the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano have enacted policies outside of their Constitutional authority that deliberately undermine immigration enforcement laws by instructing various law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol not to carry out their statutory duties; Whereas a recent GAO report found that only 129 miles of the approximate 2,000-mile border between the U.S. and Mexico are under full control Whereas the non-partisan GAO also determined that less than half of the southwest border is under operational control That until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.

Summary: Prohibits the House of Representatives from bringing any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the House floor for a vote until the U.S. southern border is secured, as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,718,127 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $9,114,309 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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 Homeland Security for the 116th Congress.
Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.

Whereas the Bonobo Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to elevate the status of the bonobo, an endangered species, and coordinate activities that support the preservation of bonobos in their natural habitat; Whereas bonobos are classified as great apes and are found only in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa, between the Congo River, the Lualaba River, and the Kasai/Sankuru Rivers; Whereas the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed bonobos on the endangered species list, stating that there are as few as 15,000 bonobos left in the wild and their population is decreasing; Whereas bonobos share almost 99 percent of the same DNA with humans and they are closer genetically to humans than they are to gorillas or orangutans; Whereas bonobos are the only matriarchal great ape, and female alliances enable bonobos to maintain social dominance in their groups; Whereas bonobos primarily resolve tensions within and between their groups through sexual contact, not through fatal aggression; Whereas the Bonobo Project works with other bonobo organizations, such as Lola ya Bonobo, the only sanctuary for bonobos in the world; the staff at Lola ya Bonobo work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release bonobos back into the wild; and Lola ya Bonobo is located in Kinshasa, DRC, on 75 acres of forested land; Whereas the Bonobo Project also works with the Wamba Committee for Bonobo Research, located near the Luo Scientific Reserve in Wamba, DRC, which is the original site for bonobo research founded by Dr. Takayoshi Kano in 1973; Whereas bonobos are an endangered species for several reasons, but mainly due to poaching and habitat destruction and fragmentation; Whereas seven United States zoos have bonobos including the San Diego Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Memphis Zoo, and Fort Worth Zoo; the Milwaukee County Zoo sponsors the Bonobo and Congo Biodiversity Initiative; several of the zoos support bonobo sanctuary, research, and conservation efforts in the Congo; and the Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative near Des Moines, Iowa, houses and studies a small group of bonobos; and Whereas February 14, Valentine's Day, would be an appropriate date to designate as World Bonobo Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports designation of World Bonobo Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to participate in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as uniquely matriarchal, loving, and endangered great apes.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.

Whereas Indian nationals started coming to the United States for higher education and economic opportunities in the beginning of the 20th century; Whereas there are an estimated 3,000,000 people of Indian origin in the United States forming an integral part of the social fabric of the Nation; Whereas Indian nationals were inspired by the success of the American Revolution against Great Britain; Whereas in 1913, Indians nationals formed the Hindustani Association of the Pacific Coast in Astoria, Oregon, popularly known as the Ghadar Party with a major objective of liberating India from British colonialism; Whereas the Ghadar Party established its headquarters in San Francisco, California; Whereas the Ghadar Party launched a magazine titled Ghadar Whereas thousands of Ghadar supporters living in the United States and Canada returned to India and inspired their countrymen to fight for their independence from Great Britain, which was achieved in 1947; Whereas hundreds of Ghadarites fought and died for the freedom of their home country; and Whereas 2013 is the 100th anniversary of the formation of this historic Ghadar Party that recognizes the universal right of sovereign nations to independence and self-rule: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.