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Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 471) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID–19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 471.

Summary: This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 471 (Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2021 or the PAUSE Act of 2021).
Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 13, 2021.

Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a guidance on May 13, 2021 stating that Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors in almost all scenarios; Whereas the three widely available vaccines against Covid-19 are highly effective; Whereas Dr. Anthony Fauci stated on May 16 that, “It is very unlikely that a vaccinated person, even if there's a breakthrough infection, would transmit it to someone else.”; Whereas those who are fully vaccinated are shown not to carry the viral load necessary to spread the virus, and therefore do not pose a significant risk; Whereas those who have not yet received the vaccine pose no real threat to those who have been vaccinated; Whereas there may be Members of the House of Representatives whose personal physician, for various reasons, may recommend that they do not receive the vaccine; Whereas those who want to continue wearing a mask or taking other forms of precaution may do so; Whereas Members of the House of Representatives have a responsibility to send a message to the American people that we can trust the safety and efficacy of the available Covid-19 vaccines; Whereas the continued House mask mandate sends the erroneous message that the efficacy of the vaccines cannot be trusted; Whereas the continued House mask mandate is not based on the best available science, is contrary to the latest CDC guidance, and is not in line with the protocols in place in the United States Senate and at the White House; and Whereas the continued House mask mandate hinders the ability of the House to properly and effectively conduct the people’s business: Now, therefore, be it That the Attending Physician, in consultation with the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the CDC on May 13, 2021.

Summary: This resolution directs the Office of the Attending Physician to update the mask-wearing guidance (consistent with public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,801,142 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 $8,801,142 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 Natural Resources for the 118th Congress.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Purple Star Families Week".

Purple Star Families Week Whereas it is recognized that wounds sustained through armed service to the United States of America are both visible and invisible; Whereas these invisible wounds are frequently undertreated and poorly healed; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that an average of more than 20 veterans die by suicide per day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of war are often forgotten and isolated; Whereas these family members lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities after their loss; Whereas the need for formal recognition of these families is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the community of United States veterans; Whereas these families may be designated for recognition and support as Purple Star Families Whereas the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, is an appropriate week to designate as Purple Star Families Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week.
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.

That the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois is dismissed. May 11, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois.
Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.

Whereas all human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law; Whereas, between October 7 and October 16, 2023, armed violence has claimed the lives of over 2,700 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis, including Americans, and wounded thousands more; Whereas hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk if a cease-fire is not achieved and humanitarian aid is not delivered without delay; and Whereas the Federal Government holds immense diplomatic power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Biden administration to immediately call for and facilitate deescalation and a cease-fire to urgently end the current violence; and (2) calls upon the Biden administration to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

Summary: This resolution urges the President to immediately call for and to facilitate de-escalation and a cease-fire in Israel and Palestinian Territories. The resolution also calls on the President to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
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: Comittee on Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Cole, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Womack, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Harris, Mr. Amodei, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Cline, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Mike Garcia of California, Mrs. Hinson, Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Ms. Letlow, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Guest, Mr. Zinke, Mr. Clyde, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. Carl, Mrs. Bice, Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Ciscomani. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Burgess, Mr. Latta, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Bucshon, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Curtis, Mrs. Lesko, Mr. Pence, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Allen, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Pfluger, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Obernolte. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Lucas, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Posey, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Huizenga, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Barr, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Hill, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Rose, Mr. Steil, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Norman, Mr. Meuser, Mrs. Kim of California, Mr. Donalds, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Flood, Mr. Lawler, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Ogles, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Nunn of Iowa. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Steil, Chair. Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Carey, Ms. Lee of Florida, Mr. D’Esposito. Committee on Rules: Mr. Burgess, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mrs. Fischbach, Mr. Massie, Mr. Norman, Mr. Roy, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Langworthy. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Schweikert, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Estes, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Hern, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kustoff, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Steube, Ms. Tenney, Mrs. Fischbach, Mr. Moore of Utah, Mrs. Steel, Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Feenstra, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Carey. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Recognizing June 19, 2020, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier areas of the United States, and in particular the Southwestern States, for more than 2 1⁄2 Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19th, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas for more than 150 years, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; and Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves remains an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; (B) supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (C) encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (B) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Recognizing August 7, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Whereas on the first Tuesday of August, our Nation will observe National Night Out, a day to cultivate a better relationship between residents of a community and their local law enforcement, and to promote public safety; Whereas the participation in National Night Out by over 38,000,000 neighbors in over 16,000 communities across the United States for over 35 years is unparalleled; Whereas the relationship between local law enforcement and the residents which they are sworn to protect and serve has improved immensely; Whereas general awareness of public safety has improved, because of the continued efforts of communities to meet their law enforcement officers and participate in National Night Out activities; Whereas prominent figures, such as former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson and former Vice President Joe Biden, have recognized the impact that National Night Out has made across the Nation, bringing all Americans closer together to achieve a common goal of community cohesiveness and public safety; and Whereas National Night Out not only includes Americans on the mainland, but includes those in United States territories and military bases to ensure all are included in the effort of community building and public safety awareness: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages law enforcement departments to use National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve; (2) encourages public safety departments to inform communities— (A) how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and emergency service providers; and (B) how they carry out their duties; and (3) recognizes the impact that has been made for the past 35 years in communities all over the United States of America by National Night Out in creating a more united country by fostering relationships between residents, neighbors, and local law enforcement, and promoting public safety awareness.

Summary: Encourages law enforcement departments to use the National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve. Encourages public safety departments to inform communities on how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and how the departments carry out their duties.
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Small Business: Mr. Flood. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Flood. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Flood to the Small Business Committee and the Oversight and Reform Committee.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Fifteenth 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 $7,503,923 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 $7,503,923 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 Homeland Security for the 115th Congress.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to recovery rebates under section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

section 6428B That the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) The total number of recovery rebates issued under section 6428B (2) The total dollar amount of such recovery rebates issued to incarcerated individuals, individuals who were nonresident aliens (including foreign nationals living outside the United States) on the date of enactment of such Act, individuals who were unlawfully present or unauthorized to work in the United States on that date, and to any individuals who died before January 1, 2021, but not including any personally identifiable information about any such individual.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence or other communication that refers or relates to (1) the total number of recovery rebates issued to incarcerated individuals, nonresident aliens, individuals unlawfully present or unauthorized to work in the United States, and to individuals who died before January 1, 2021; and (2) the total dollar amount of such rebates issued to such individuals and aliens.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules and end the "modern" filibuster.

modern Whereas the Senate rules first allowed the use of the filibuster in 1806 to ensure that the minority party in the Senate was heard and understood before a vote was taken on a particular issue; Whereas in 1917, the Senate adopted a procedure known as the cloture vote to end a filibuster if a supermajority of Senators voted to end debate; Whereas in 1975, the Senate created the modern Whereas the filibuster has been used more than 1,300 times since 1917, with 413 of those times occurring from 1917–1990 and more than 600 of those times occurring since 1990; Whereas the modern filibuster is not used to extend debate or stall a vote, but rather to block the Senate’s Motion to Proceed, preventing legislation from being debated or voted on at all; and Whereas during the 115th Congress, the House of Representatives has passed twelve appropriations bills to fund Government agencies for fiscal year 2018 but Senate Democrats have blocked each Government funding bill, preventing debate or a vote on a single measure: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules to eliminate the modern filibuster that has allowed Senators to block debate on and passage of legislation, and has prevented the democratic process from working as the Founding Fathers intended.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should change its rules to eliminate the modern filibuster that has allowed Senators to block debate on and passage of legislation and prevented the democratic process from working as the Founding Fathers intended.
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Whereas 7,100,000, or 9.5 percent, of children in the United States currently have asthma, and that percentage has risen steadily since the 1980s; Whereas 25,000,000, or 1 in 12, people in the United States have asthma, and the numbers are increasing each year; Whereas on average, in 2008 children missed 4 days of school and adults missed 5 days of work because of asthma; Whereas asthma is the most common noncommunicable disease among children; Whereas 1,800,000 individuals per year visit emergency departments because of asthma’s effects; Whereas asthma costs the United States about $3,300 in medical expenses per person with asthma each year from 2002 to 2007; Whereas medical expenses associated with asthma increased from $48,600,000,000 in 2002 to $50,100,000,000 in 2007; Whereas fewer than half of people with asthma report being taught how to avoid triggers, which are key to the prevention of asthma attacks; Whereas asthma is a manageable disease; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (2) encourages awareness of the prevalence of asthma and allergies, including heightened prevalence among women, minority, and urban demographics; (3) recognizes and salutes health care professionals who treat asthma and allergy-related health issues; (4) recognizes and salutes researchers working to identify asthma and allergy cures; (5) recognizes and reaffirms commitment to public education about asthma and allergy treatment and symptoms and to advancing care for both asthma and allergy conditions; and (6) supports investment in researching the prevention, treatment, and eradication of asthma.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research. Salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.