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Supporting the designation of March 2021 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Whereas endometriosis is a disease in which the type of tissue that normally grows in the uterus (the endometrium) also grows outside of the uterus; Whereas endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women, and occurs in 1 in 10 women of reproductive age; Whereas endometriosis has no known cure; Whereas the cause of endometriosis is not known, but risk factors include having a mother, sister, or daughter with endometriosis, periods that started at an early age, monthly cycles that are short, and menstrual cycles that are heavy and last more than seven days; Whereas the only way currently available to be certain of an endometriosis diagnosis is to have a surgical procedure known as a laparoscopy; Whereas endometriosis primarily affects women in their 30s and 40s, but can affect any woman who menstruates; Whereas women experience a delay from three to eleven years between the first symptoms of pain and the final endometriosis diagnosis, which can lead to lower quality of life and high medical costs; Whereas for many girls and women, endometriosis is a lifelong chronic disease that can affect relationships, school, work, fertility, and daily life; Whereas the primary symptoms of endometriosis include pain and infertility, and many with endometriosis live with debilitating, chronic pain; Whereas endometriosis is one of the three main causes of female infertility, and between 30 and 50 percent of women with endometriosis experience infertility; Whereas health care providers must focus on managing the symptoms of endometriosis, which may include IVF, low-dose oral contraceptives, IUDs, painkillers (NSAIDs), and GnRH therapy; and Whereas there is a need for further research and increased research funding for endometriosis, which could lead to earlier detection and the discovery of the cause of the disease, a reliable, less invasive way to diagnose the disease, more effective ways to manage symptoms, and a cure: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care; (3) remains committed to supporting and funding endometriosis research for more effective treatments, increasing fertility, and, ultimately, a cure; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to continue to support pledges made by the United States in the Paris Agreement.

Whereas the year 2016 was the hottest year in the modern temperature record; Whereas there is increasing consensus among scientists and economists that there will be serious economic consequences if we fail to reduce global carbon emissions quickly; Whereas a rising temperature due to a changing climate will irreversibly damage the global economy; Whereas if left unaddressed, the consequences of a rising global temperature will have the potential to adversely impact all Americans, hitting vulnerable populations hardest, hurting working families, and harming productivity in middle class job sectors such as construction, agriculture, and tourism, among others; Whereas there has been an increase in extreme weather events across the United States which have affected supply chains, consumer behaviors, and local economies; Whereas the Paris Agreement provides a pathway forward to limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius; Whereas the Paris Agreement sends a powerful signal to the world that climate change is an immediate problem facing the planet in the 21st century; Whereas if the United States withdraws from the Paris Agreement, the United States will face an international diplomatic backlash; and Whereas if the United States withdraws from the Paris Agreement, the United States will cede leadership on climate change and renewable energy issues to China: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commits to— (1) work with our allies that signed the Paris Agreement; and (2) take meaningful action to ensure that the President of United States does not issue an Executive order to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives commits to: (1) working with U.S. allies that signed the Paris Agreement on climate change, and (2) taking meaningful action to ensure that the President does not issue an executive order to withdraw from such agreement.
To express the support of the House of Representatives that no governmental entity should designate what jobs are deemed essential and nonessential.

Whereas government entities determined which businesses could remain open during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas this intervention prevented Americans from earning a paycheck to support themselves; Whereas these actions forced many workers onto government programs instead of working wage paying jobs; Whereas no one should exchange the ability to earn a paycheck for dependence on government; Whereas any job that provides a paycheck to cover living expenses is essential for the individual; Whereas many businesses were never able to recover from these forced closures; Whereas the government should never be picking winners or losers; and Whereas the United States of America was built on the foundation of individual liberties including the ability to work and earn a living: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses the following: (1) Every job that delivers a paycheck to cover living expenses is essential. (2) No Federal, State, or local government should deem what businesses have the right to operate and which must close.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sentiments of the House of Representatives that every job that delivers a paycheck to cover living expenses is essential and that no federal, state, or local government should deem what businesses have the right to operate and which must close.
Recognizing the historical links and friendship between Scotland and the United States and respectfully supporting a truly democratic process.

Whereas the links between the people of the United States and the people of Scotland includes three centuries of lineage, cultural, political, military, and economic relations; Whereas Scotland has directly influenced the foundation of United States democracy, individual freedom, self-representation, and to this day this legacy continues; Whereas Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, embodied these Scottish Values and translated them into the United States Declaration of Independence, reaffirming that millions of people in the United States have Scottish roots and identify with their Scottish ancestry, and Scottish people and culture have had a profound effect on the United States throughout its history; Whereas under the devolution settlement, Scotland has achieved a degree of self-governance, but not full self determination; Whereas in accordance with an agreement between the Governments of Scotland and the United Kingdom, a referendum will be held in Scotland on September 18, 2014, on whether Scotland should be an independent country; and Whereas, on June 5, 2014, President Barack Obama stated that the decision on independence is up to the people of Scotland That the House of Representatives— (1) believes that the future of Scotland can only be determined by the People of Scotland on September 18, 2014; (2) expresses support of the manner in which the independence debate is being conducted in a peaceful, inclusive, and democratic way, and commends it as an example to the rest of the world; (3) expresses deep friendship toward the Scottish people; and (4) believes that a strong and prosperous Scotland is important for United States national priorities.

Summary: Believes that: (1) the future of Scotland can only be determined by the people of Scotland on September 18, 2014, and (2) a strong and prosperous Scotland is important for U.S. national priorities. Supports the peaceful and democratic manner in which the independence debate is being conducted and commends it as an example to the rest of the world. Expresses deep friendship toward the Scottish people.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 725) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 725) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 725) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.
Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

Whereas the United States of America recognizes that North Korea was abducting Japanese citizens since the 1970s; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea directly conflict with the basic principle of liberty and freedom; and Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue between North Korea and Japanese leaders in an effort to yield stable results: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the Government of North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including, but not limited to, those from Japan; (2) urges the Government of North Korea to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees; (3) urges the Government of North Korea to make such reparations as are appropriate regarding abductees; and (4) urges the Government of North Korea to apologize and permanently cease such activities.

Summary: Calls on North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, including Japanese nationals, and urges North Korea to apologize and to cease such activities.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,638,701 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 $7,880,301 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 Education and Labor for the 116th Congress.
Recognizing the benefits of charitable giving and expressing support for the designation of December 2, 2014, as Giving Tuesday.

Whereas the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday kicks off the holiday giving season with a global day dedicated to charitable giving known as Giving Tuesday; Whereas Giving Tuesday is in its third year and has become a worldwide movement that celebrates the power of giving in all its forms; Whereas this movement was launched by a concerned and passionate group of people who want to help celebrate the power of giving to enact positive change, conceptualized by a group of innovators led by New York’s 92nd Street Y, first launched in partnership with the UN Foundation in 2012; Whereas Giving Tuesday brought together more than 2,500 organizations from all 50 States in its first year; Whereas Giving Tuesday continued to gain momentum in its second year, with 10,000 partners in the United States and 46 countries around the world, increasing online donations 270 percent since the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in 2011 (before Giving Tuesday began); Whereas the United States is a country with a great and generous philanthropic history and a new generation of young leaders are carrying the torch to show that giving back is something that all parties can agree on, transcending any differences of political ideologies and uniting people across boundaries; Whereas according to the 2014 Millennial Impact Report 87 percent of millennials gave back to charity in 2013; Whereas giving and philanthropy is something that transcends party lines; Whereas Giving Tuesday is a special call to action to create a national day of giving that moves beyond the annual shopping and spending moments to inspire more, smarter, better and greater giving in the United States and around the world every day; and Whereas Giving Tuesday is an opportune time for people in the United States and the world to come together and show how powerful humanity can be when we unite to give to promote causes that promote peace, progress and prosperity for a better world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the lasting impact of Giving Tuesday; and (2) supports the designation of Giving Tuesday.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Giving Tuesday and recognizes its lasting impact.
Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals.

Whereas the VA Office of Inspector General identified mental health professionals among the highest vacancies (OIG Determination of VHA Occupational Staffing Shortages, September 28, 2016, Report No. 16–00351–453); Whereas 38 U.S.C. 7405 Whereas the Veterans Crisis Line has answered almost two million calls since 2007, 250,000 chats since chat service was added in 2009, and 44,000 texts since text-messaging service was added in 2011; Whereas the stressors of military service can increase the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can increase the risk of mental illness, substance abuse, and suicide; Whereas social isolation, measured by low levels of support in the first year after discharge from military service, can lead to homelessness, Whereas a study of servicemembers returning from deployment finds that mental health concerns are more likely to be reported after six months rather than immediately; Whereas between 2001 and 2011, the rate of mental health diagnoses among active duty servicemembers increased approximately 65 percent; Whereas a total of 936,283 servicemembers and veterans have been diagnosed with at least one mental disorder over this time period, with nearly 49 percent being diagnosed with more than one mental disorder; and Whereas studies from the National Center for PTSD show that between 10–18 percent of combat troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are likely to have PTSD after deployment: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the critical shortage of mental health professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) calls on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to exercise the authority under 38 U.S.C. 7405

Summary: Recognizes the critical shortage of mental health professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Calls on the VA to prioritize the hiring of such professionals.
Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Day" by promoting awareness of the goals and ideals of institutions of higher education that educate the Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

National Beauty and Wellness Education Day Whereas employment of— (1) barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026—faster than the average for all occupations and almost double the national average for all occupations of 7 percent as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (2) massage therapists is projected to grow 26 percent from 2016 to 2026—much faster than the average for all occupations and more than 3.7 times the national average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and (3) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026—faster than average for all occupations and double the national average for all occupations of 7 percent as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Whereas all States require barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, and skincare specialists to be licensed, and to qualify for a license, candidates are required to graduate from a State-approved barber or cosmetology program and then pass a State-administered licensing exam; Whereas most States regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience—in most cases leading to the candidate obtaining a license or certification; and Whereas, without proper education in health and safety requirements, applied technical abilities, and acquired soft skills, individuals seeking to enter these in-demand occupations would be unable to acquire the knowledge and proficiency required to successfully pass the required exam and enter the workforce: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day; (2) recognizes that population growth will lead to greater demand for beauty and wellness services; (3) understands that proper education is the key to ensuring that the expectations of the State, the student, and the future employer of the licensed professionals are fulfilled; and (4) commends the efforts of the institutions of higher education that educate the Nation’s licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day.
Recognizing February 4th as "Saka Nakodar Day".

Saka Nakodar Day Whereas, on February 4, 1986, four unarmed and peaceful Sikh students, namely Ravinder Singh, Baldhir Singh, Jhilman Singh, and Harminder Singh were killed by State Police in Punjab ( State Sri Guru Granth Sahib Whereas the State authorities violated the freedom of peaceful assembly which is endorsed by Article 20 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 21 of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and Article 5 of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders; Whereas the dead bodies were secretly disposed of to conceal this extrajudicial killing; Whereas the State government constituted a commission of judicial inquiry headed by a renowned jurist on this incident; Whereas the Justice Gurnam Singh commission of inquiry submitted its report to the State government on October 31, 1986, but the government failed to place and discuss the report, along with the mandatory Action Taken Report, in the State assembly within six months of submission; Whereas the State obscured the relevant parts of the judicial commission inquiry report and took no action, not a single perpetrator has been brought to justice to date; Whereas the victims’ families have been fighting for truth, justice, accountability, and closure for over 36 years; Whereas this incident has now also received international attention as Dr. Iqtidar Cheema, Member of United Nations Global steering committee of Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, has raised it on various international forums; Whereas the United States is an advocate for the democratic and human rights of all people and stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Nakodar incident and Sikh Nation in their pursuit of truth and justice as they continue to build worldwide support; and Whereas the incident has come to be known as Saka Nakodar Nakodar That the House of Representatives recognizes a Saka Nakodar Day

Summary: This resolution recognizes a Saka Nakodar Day.