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Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 16, 2023, as "National Dance Day".

National Dance Day Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and cocreator of the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance Whereas the American Dance Movement and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on September 16, 2023, in the District of Columbia, through events hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world, and has helped popularize dance as an art form, as a form of exercise, and as a way of having fun; Whereas States, the District of Columbia, territories, and cities across the country have been encouraged to celebrate National Dance Day with events; Whereas National Dance Day will be celebrated this year with events cohosted by the American Dance Movement and the— (1) John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the District of Columbia; and (2) Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the full spectrum of dance, from classical, to popular, to line and partner dances; Whereas, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop as a genre, National Dance Day will be focusing on Hip Hop dance and expression in its many forms; Whereas dance helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas dance, in all its variations, is a popular form of exercise; Whereas this year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, organizations and individuals will entertain and encourage dance, with interactive classes and performances for the whole family; Whereas, in advance of National Dance Day, instructional videos are available on the American Dance Movement YouTube channel featuring the official dance routine, translatable for all abilities and skill levels, to be performed by audiences on National Dance Day; and Whereas National Dance Day has been celebrated annually for the past 13 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day; and (4) thanks the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and American Dance Movement for their continuing efforts to spread awareness of National Dance Day and the many benefits of dance.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Dance Day.
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States; Whereas an estimated 1.7 million Vietnamese Americans currently reside in the United States, making the United States home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans the fourth largest Asian American population in the United States; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have established strong communities across the country, including in the States of California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington; Whereas first- and second-generation Vietnamese Americans have overcome tremendous socioeconomic challenges, including discrimination, language and cultural barriers, and poverty, to emerge as significant contributors to American society; Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the Armed Forces, and public service at every level of government; Whereas Vietnamese Americans support the advancement of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world; and Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to the rich cultural and religious diversity of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute specified in section 3 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania or a designee and an opponent; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 626. 3. The amendment in the nature of a substitute referred to in the first section of this resolution is an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 7372 as introduced, modified by an amendment received for printing in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII dated at least one day before the consideration of H.R. 626, if submitted by Representative Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. If more than one such amendment is submitted, then only the last amendment submitted shall be considered as the modification.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 4412) entitled "An Act to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.".

An Act to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 4412) entitled An Act to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request that the Senate return H.R. 4412 (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2014) to the House.
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Whereas 6,200,000, or 8.4 percent, of children in the United States currently have asthma; Whereas 25,200,000, or one in 13 people in the United States have asthma, and the numbers are increasing each year; Whereas on average, in 2013, children missed 5 days of school and adults missed 4 days of work because of asthma; Whereas asthma is the second most common noncommunicable disease among children; Whereas 2,000,000 individuals per year visit emergency departments because of asthma’s effects; Whereas the total economic cost of asthma was $81.9 billion per year from 2008 to 2013 in the United States; Whereas fewer than half of people with asthma report being given an asthma action plan, which is 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: This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research. It also salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.
Expressing the great contributions to American society by Indian-American communities and the graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology in the United States.

Whereas the presence of Indian-American residents deeply enriches the United States; Whereas the Indian-American community and the graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the United States have made valuable and significant contributions to society across many professions and disciplines; Whereas the United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed a vision of the United States and India as among the closest partners in the world in a joint statement on June 22, 2023; Whereas in that statement the two nations affirmed that technology will play the defining role in deepening the partnership between these two democracies in the 21st century; and Whereas IIT graduates are highly committed and dedicated to research, innovation, and promotion of trade and international cooperation between India and the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to— (1) recognize the valuable and significant contributions of Indian Americans to American society; (2) honor the technology, scientific, and economic innovation attributable to graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology; and (3) urge all Americans to recognize the contributions of Indian Americans and to appreciate the role Indian Americans have played in helping to advance and enrich American society.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the contributions of Indian Americans to American society and honors the innovation attributable to graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

Whereas, during a Senate hearing on March 12, 2013, James Clapper, then-Director of National Intelligence, was questioned by Senator Ron Wyden, and was asked whether the National Security Agency collect[ed] any type of data at all on millions, or hundreds of millions of Americans No, sir not wittingly clearly erroneous Whereas, in June 2013, Edward Snowden disclosed to a selective group of journalists National Security Agency documents exposing that bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records from telecommunications providers by the intelligence community was occurring; Whereas, on June 21, 2013, the Department of Justice unsealed charges against Edward Snowden for violating sections 793(d) and 798(a)(3) of the Espionage Act and theft of government property under section 641 of title 18, United States Code; Whereas, on January 23, 2014, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board’s report on the National Security Agency’s telephone records program found no instance in which the program directly contributed to the discovery of a previously unknown terrorist plot or the disruption of a terrorist attack Whereas, on May 7, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that section 215 of the Patriot Act did not authorize the bulk collection of telephone records and therefore such collection was unlawful; Whereas, on September 2, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled the National Security Agency’s telephone records bulk collection program illegal and possibly unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment; Whereas the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found the telephone records bulk collection program did not play a pivotal role in any terrorism investigations; Whereas those involved in the collection of Americans’ telephone records have yet to be held accountable for their illegal actions, further increasing the danger of continued government overreach and abuse of civil liberties; and Whereas the United States Government must protect whistleblowers who expose illegal and unconstitutional acts of abuse within our government: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the National Security Agency’s bulk collection telephone records program was illegal and unconstitutional; (2) Edward Snowden’s disclosure of this program to journalists was in the public interest; and (3) the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Security Agency's bulk collection telephone records program was unconstitutional and that the federal charges against Edward Snowden for disclosing information about the program should be dropped.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions for food inventory.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–51 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions for food inventory.
Commending Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to the diversity of society, culture, economy, and civic life in the United States.

Whereas, on October 29, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established; Whereas the visionary leader of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, became the Turkish Republic’s first President; Whereas, on July 24, 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne determined the borders of the Turkish Republic; Whereas more than 500,000 Americans of Turkish and Turkic heritage, who immigrated to the United States as scientists, engineers and physicians since 1950, and small business owners and skilled labor since 1980, reside in the United States; Whereas to represent themselves nationally, Turkish Americans have formed civic institutions to promote their history and culture; Whereas to share the Turkish tradition of generosity and hospitality and to contribute richly to American cultural diversity, education, and integration, Turkish Americans have hosted American school teachers on visits to Turkey, annual festivals, and educational and cultural speaker events across the country; Whereas Turkish Americans are an important part of the fabric of the United States, as evidenced by their rich contributions to the arts, science, academics, law, business and the civic life of this country, including the co-founder of Atlantic Records and the New York Cosmos soccer team, Ahmet Ertegun, whose jazz diplomacy sports diplomacy Whereas Turkish Americans serve as goodwill ambassadors promoting greater understanding between the United States and Turkey by informing the people in the United States about their rich Turkish cultural heritage and the importance of the strategic partnership to advance mutual interests and shared values between the United States and Turkey: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commends Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to the diversity of society, culture, economy, and civic life in the United States.

Summary: Commends Turkish Americans for their rich contributions to the diversity of the society, culture, economy, and civic life in the United States.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

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. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes. 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 Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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. June 26, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 200) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen.
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 Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Jolly. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Jolly. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Transportation and Infrastructure, and (2) Veterans' Affairs.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas the tradition of the House Chaplain dates to the earliest days of the House of Representatives, beginning in 1789; Whereas the role of House Chaplain has been filled by sixty individuals of various religious denominations, serving Members of Congress of all faiths; Whereas Father Patrick Conroy has served honorably as House Chaplain since May 25, 2011, when he was appointed by then-Speaker John A. Boehner in consultation with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; Whereas Father Conroy had been re-appointed and elected by the House of Representatives on three separate occasions, most recently January 3, 2017; Whereas on April 16, 2018, the nation's first Jesuit—and only the second Catholic—Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives submitted his resignation before the full House; Whereas the Chaplain had only eight months remaining in his term of service to the House; Whereas this resignation was requested by the office of Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Whereas the Speaker's office said … the decision (to remove the Chaplain) was his (Speaker Ryan's); Whereas on May 3, 2018, Father Conroy submitted a letter retracting and rescinding his resignation, which was accepted by Speaker Ryan; Whereas despite the Speaker's statement accepting this retraction letter, a number of Members of Congress remain concerned about what motivated the original request for Father Conroy to resign and the lack of adequate notification or explanation given to Members; Whereas the rights of Members of the House of Representatives were undermined when the leader of one party made a unilateral decision to ask for the resignation of the Chaplain; Whereas this resignation and the circumstances behind it has compromised the integrity and the dignity of the House of Representatives by politicizing the office of the House Chaplain: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) There is hereby established a select committee to investigate the circumstances around the resignation of the House Chaplain. (2) The select committee shall be comprised of six members, of which three shall be appointed by the Chair of the Committee on Ethics, and three by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics. (3) The select committee shall investigate the motivations and actions that led to the resignation of the Chaplain, including the decisions to remove the Chaplain and the process by which Members of Congress were notified of the resignation. (4) The select committee shall provide a report to the House by July 13, 2018.

Summary: Establishes a select committee to investigate the circumstances around the resignation of Father Patrick Conroy, Chaplain of the House of Representatives.