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Urging respect for freedom of expression and human rights in Turkey.

Whereas Turkey is a constitutional, secular state with an ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse population; Whereas Turkey has long been a modern democracy, an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) participating State, and a major North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally to the United States; Whereas respect for universal human rights, especially freedom of expression, is essential to maintain a democratic, open society; Whereas prominent human rights monitors, including the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freedom House, and Human Rights Watch, have expressed concern about the erosion of freedom of expression under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Justice and Development Party (AKP); Whereas the Government of Turkey has increasingly conducted widespread intimidation and manipulation of media, private companies, and other civil society actors through a number of means, including active interference in their operations and regulatory action to compel government-friendly outcomes; Whereas, in recent years, criminal prosecution or intimidation based on overly broad terrorism laws and other measures taken by authorities in Turkey have been widely criticized as ideologically driven and unusually severe; Whereas several members of independent media groups in Turkey have been arrested on questionable charges; Whereas following protests in late 2013 and early 2014, authorities in Turkey banned Twitter and YouTube for two weeks until the Constitutional Court of Turkey overturned the ban; and Whereas, on April 6, 2015, Turkey again blocked access to Twitter and YouTube for several hours and threatened to ban Google: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the Government of Turkey to immediately lift restrictions on freedom of expression, including expression online or in social media; (2) urges the Government of Turkey to fully respect universal human rights consistent with its OSCE commitments; and (3) reaffirms the United States long-standing partnership and friendship with the people of Turkey.

Summary: Calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression, including expression online or in social media. Urges Turkey to fully respect universal human rights consistent with its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments. Reaffirms the long-standing U.S. partnership and friendship with the people of Turkey.
Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until all of the annual appropriations bills for the current fiscal year have been enacted.
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2019, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Chuck Brown Day Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that the District of Columbia has always been the hometown of talented artists, among them Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown’s hit Bustin’ Loose Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love We Got This Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the United States Capitol Grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street located near the historic, modernized Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a park located at 2901 20th Street, NE, for Chuck Brown; Whereas go-go serves as the soundtrack for the Don’t Mute D.C. Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multitalented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2019, is Chuck Brown’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
Encouraging the connecting of members of the Armed Forces in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield.

Whereas the number of suicides of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty increased to 377 in 2020, an increase from 348 in 2019; Whereas the suicide rate for veterans has steadily increased since 2006, with 6,261 veterans taking their own lives in 2019; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2018 was 27.5 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the rate among all United States adults, which was 18.3 per 100,000 individuals; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic can lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, and emergency medical services providers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than members of the general public; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; and Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (2) implores all individuals in the United States to commit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces and veterans to promote solutions and treatment for the invisible scars that members of the Armed Forces carry. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to engage with veterans and members of the Armed Forces to connect them with support.
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15, 2019, through September 21, 2019, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Balance Awareness Week Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult 4 or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week Whereas the week of September 15, 2019, through September 21, 2019, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas, on December 20, 2019, Speaker Pelosi extended an invitation for President Trump to address a joint session of Congress on February 4, 2020; Whereas, on February 4, 2020, President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, in which he honored the sacrifice of the following American heroes and their families: General Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War; Kayla Mueller, a humanitarian aid worker who was caring for suffering civilians in Syria when she was kidnapped, tortured and enslaved by ISIS for over 500 days before being murdered by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Hake, who was killed while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq by a roadside bomb supplied by Iranian terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani; and Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams, who is currently serving his fourth deployment in the Middle East and his wife Amy, who works full time for the Army and devotes hundreds of hours helping military families; Whereas immediately following the address, while still presiding over the joint session, Speaker Pelosi ripped up an official copy of the President’s remarks, which contained the names and stories of these patriots who sacrificed so much for our country; and Whereas the conduct of Speaker Pelosi was a breach of decorum and degraded the proceedings of the joint session, to the discredit of the House: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of Speaker Pelosi during the joint session of Congress held on February 4, 2020.

Summary: This resolution disapproves of certain behavior of Speaker Pelosi during the joint session of Congress held on February 4, 2020.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,752,546.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $3,752,546.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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 Veterans' Affairs for the 114th Congress.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,050,663.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $3,050,663.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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 expenses of the House Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress.
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 29, 2022. 2. (a) Section 7 of House Resolution 1289 shall have no force or effect. (b) Clause 7(a)(1) of rule XV shall not apply through the legislative day of Friday, September 16, 2022. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 29, 2022, on the same day they are presented to the House of Representatives. Additionally, the resolution makes changes to requirements related to consideration of measures from the Consensus Calendar.
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

Whereas since its founding, our Nation has recognized the strength in diversity by making our national motto E Pluribus Unum; Whereas we continue to strive to live up to our national values equality, opportunity, and pluralism as we continuously strive to create a more perfect union; Whereas President Donald Trump has continually maligned and scapegoated immigrants, people of color, and religious minorities, and attempted to use race and national origin to degrade people of color and delegitimize public officials; Whereas President Donald Trump has a long history of making repugnant statements, including stating that both sides Unite the Right shithole countries shithouse countries Whereas the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has planned to intimate domestic immigration raids, targeting thousands of migrant families; Whereas to sow widespread fear, on June 19, 2019, President Donald Trump tweeted Next week ICE will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States. Whereas on July 14, when ICE was expected to initiate coordinated immigration raids across the United States, President Donald Trump tweeted So interesting to see Progressive Whereas President Donald Trump was referring to Representatives Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, who are all United States citizens and duly elected members of the House of Representatives; Whereas these comments were widely criticized as racist and designed to promote a White nationalist view of the United States where immigrants and people of color should be expelled; Whereas on July 15, President Donald Trump was asked if it concerned you that many people saw that tweet as racist and that White nationalists are finding common cause with you on that point? It doesn’t concern me because many people agree with me and all I’m saying is if they want to leave, they can leave Whereas in response to the criticism and outrage about his comments, President Donald Trump sought to further divide the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) censures and condemns President Donald Trump for his tweets made on July 14 and 15, 2019, which are xenophobic, promote White supremacist and nativist ideologies, and violate the President’s oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution, which includes respect for the democratic process and the Congress; and (2) calls on President Donald Trump to apologize for his repugnant comments described in this resolution which have disgraced the Office of the President and dishonored the United States of America.

Summary: This resolution censures and condemns the President for his tweets made on July 14 and 15, 2019, and states that they are xenophobic, promote white supremacist and nativist ideologies, and violate the President's oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution. The resolution further calls on the President to apologize for the comments described in this resolution, stating that they have disgraced the Office of the President and dishonored the United States of America.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines. 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. September 13, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
Expressing support for the continuation of the Perkins Loan Program.

Whereas the Perkins Loan Program is the Nation’s longest running Federal student loan program, created in 1958 as the National Defense Student Loan Program and later called the National Direct Loan Program; Whereas Perkins Loans are efficient, need-based, low-interest loans that serve 500,000 low-income college students with high need at some 1,500 colleges and universities each year; Whereas Perkins Loans have favorable terms for students; for example, interest is not charged while students are in school, the interest rate is low and fixed, and borrowers may have all or part of their Perkins Loans cancelled if they undertake certain public service jobs for one to five years; Whereas participating schools share the risk of the Perkins Loan Program because they provide a one-third match to Federal capital contributions, and loans are made using funds repaid by previous borrowers; Whereas Perkins Loans features the human touch of campus-based servicing, which allows on-campus administrators to provide Perkins borrowers with one-on-one service; Whereas Perkins loans have made higher education possible for millions of Americans; and Whereas without Perkins Loans, thousands of Americans will lose the chance at higher education and a better life: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives strongly supports the continuation of the Perkins Loan Program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.

Summary: Expresses the strong support of the House of Representatives for the continuation of the Perkins Loan Program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

Latex Allergy Awareness Week Whereas incidences of latex allergies have increased due to widespread exposure to products containing latex rubber allergen; Whereas latex allergies can be elicited by touching a product containing natural rubber latex, breathing airborne latex protein particles, or digesting food prepared using latex gloves; Whereas those who suffer from latex allergies commonly suffer from cross-reactive food allergies or asthma; Whereas latex allergies can be prevented by avoiding all latex-related products which can be found in health care environments, restaurants, childcare facilities, workplaces, schools, communities, and homes; and Whereas the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, would be appropriate to designate as Latex Allergy Awareness Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $12,294,760 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 $13,667,110 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 Armed Services for the 118th Congress.