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Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste".

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Whereas food waste results in the loss of more than $1,000,000,000,000 worth of food each year, representing nearly 40 percent of all the food that is produced globally; Whereas each year, 783,000,000 people are affected by hunger, and 150,000,000 children under the age of five experience stunted growth and development due to a chronic deficiency of essential nutrients in their diets, and better distribution of food could feed many of these people; Whereas global food waste accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions (hereinafter referred to as GHG emissions Whereas food in landfills breaks down slowly and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas with 86 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, which causes the climate to warm faster than carbon dioxide alone; Whereas reducing methane emissions from food waste is one of the most effective ways to combat climate change in the short term; Whereas 1,050,000,000 tons of food were wasted across households, retail, and food services in 2022, of which 60 percent came from households, 28 percent came from food service, and 12 percent came from retail; Whereas reducing food loss and waste is a climate solution that the United States can use to lower GHG emissions and reduce food insecurity; Whereas halving food loss and waste by 2030 has the potential to reduce global agricultural GHG emissions by 4 percent and the number of undernourished people by 153,000,000; Whereas the United States has committed to reducing 50 percent of food loss and waste by 2030, as stated in the strategy issued by the President titled the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics Whereas the strategy outlines concrete goals for partners of the United States Government, retailers, and consumers to— (1) further prevent food loss and waste; (2) enhance the recycling of food and other organic materials to promote a circular economy; (3) reduce GHG emissions; (4) save money for households and businesses; and (5) create cleaner and healthier communities; and Whereas September 29, 2024, would be an appropriate day to establish as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the recognition of International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (2) acknowledges the importance of the implementation of food waste prevention methods.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the recognition of International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Celebrating the 325th anniversary of the founding of the College of William & Mary in Virginia by British Royal Charter and congratulating President W. Taylor Reveley, III, after a decade of tremendous leadership as the 27th President of William & Mary.

Whereas, on February 8, 1693, King William III and Queen Mary II of England signed the charter for a perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and other good Arts and Sciences Whereas William & Mary is considered the Alma Mater of the Nation because it educated Founding Fathers of the Nation, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler, and James Monroe; Whereas William & Mary is a place of many firsts for the Nation, including the first United States institution with a Royal Charter, the first Greek-letter society (Phi Beta Kappa), the first student honor code, the first college to become a university, and the first law school in America; Whereas today, William & Mary functions as a comprehensive public research university, educating future leaders in areas of the arts and sciences, business, education, law, and marine science; Whereas William & Mary has been led tremendously for the last ten years by W. Taylor Reveley, III, William & Mary’s 27th President; and Whereas W. Taylor Reveley, III, has remarkably guided the Alma Mater of the Nation to a position where it continues to thrive and has markedly achieved success in many ways, including outstanding educational value, a commitment to public service, and a diverse and inclusive community: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives celebrates the 325th anniversary of the College of William & Mary’s Royal Charter and congratulates W. Taylor Reveley, III, on his retirement after a decade of selfless and steadfast service as the institution’s 27th President.

Summary: Celebrates the 325th anniversary of the College of William and Mary's Royal Charter and congratulates W. Taylor Reveley, III, on his retirement after a decade of service as the college's president.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Biden Administration should continue to block all assets of the Government of Afghanistan that are held in accounts of United States financial institutions to ensure the Taliban does not have access to such assets.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States does not negotiate with international terrorists organizations or persons acting on their behalf, the United States does not pay ransoms to such organizations or persons, and the United States does not provide foreign aid to such organizations or persons; and (2) the Biden Administration should continue to block all assets of the Government of Afghanistan that are held in accounts of United States financial institutions to ensure the Taliban does not have access to such assets.

Summary: This resolution states that the President should continue to block the assets of the government of Afghanistan that are held in U.S. financial institutions to ensure that the Taliban does not have access to such assets.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3350) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3350) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. November 14, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3350) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement.
Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Whereas voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy; Whereas the Constitution prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, sex, poll taxes, and age; Whereas it is of paramount importance that the United States maintains the legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference, including interference from foreign threats and illegal voting; Whereas the city of San Francisco, California, is allowing non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to register to vote in school board elections; Whereas New York City, New York, has enacted a law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections for mayor, city council, and others; and Whereas the Constitution and Federal law prohibit non-citizens from voting in elections for Federal office: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants and non-citizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Summary: This resolution recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2022, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

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

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia.

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 and codified those relations in the 2009 United States-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership; Whereas Georgia has been a committed partner of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has contributed significant troops and resources to the NATO missions in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas Georgia maintains peaceful relations with its neighbors in the Caucasus region and has been a reliable partner in promoting peace and democracy in the Eurasia region; Whereas the United States and its partners must stand up against the Russian Federation’s expansion into territories of the former Soviet Union; Whereas the Russian Federation violates international law by continuously occupying sovereign territory in Georgia and has on multiple occasions meddled in the affairs of Georgia during the war in Abkhazia from 1992–1993 and during the Russo-Georgian war in August 2008; Whereas only 5 member states of the United Nations recognize Abkhazia or South Ossetia as independent of Georgia; Whereas the Syrian Arab Republic is a failed client-state of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Whereas the Russian Federation, in its effort to disrupt the West and its allies, will use failed states such as the Syrian Arab Republic to push its geopolitical agenda and lend credibility to the territories it illegally occupies: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reaffirms that the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, currently occupied by the Russian Federation, are territories of Georgia; and (2) condemns the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic, which is a client state of the Russian Federation, to recognize the independence of the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including over the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia;and (2) condemns Syria's decision to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of adoption, educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

National Animal Rescue Day Whereas up to 6,000,000 cats and dogs are placed into shelters every year and between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 are euthanized; Whereas there are between 3,000 to 4,000 animal shelters throughout the United States in need of medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet; Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who have been rescued; Whereas loving families welcome pets to their new forever home Whereas lowering the number of animals in need of rescue, by spaying and neutering, can help alleviate the overcrowding of our Nation’s shelters; Whereas years of animal abandonment has left thousands of homeless pets in overpopulated shelters and rescues; Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate as National Animal Rescue Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
Recognizing the denial of full voting rights in Congress for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Whereas, on November 11th, our Nation observes Veterans Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of all American veterans must be recognized; Whereas the service of approximately 30,000 residents of the District of Columbia in the armed forces is unparalleled because they served without full voting rights in Congress; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, fighting for the Revolutionary War slogan of no taxation without representation Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 3 different States during the War; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 4 different States during the War; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean War, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 8 different States during the War; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam War, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 10 different States during the War; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans, continue to be denied full voting rights in the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas H.R. 1291, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, would grant full and equal voting rights as well as democratic control over local affairs to the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calls for statehood for the District of Columbia.

Summary: Recognizes the service of all Washington, DC, veterans. Condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for veterans and their families who are Washington, DC, residents. Calls for statehood for Washington, DC.
Condemning the cyber attacks on American persons and organizations conducting research related to COVID-19 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that those responsible for perpetrating such belligerent acts should face consequences.

Whereas the novel COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that has killed over 128,000 American citizens; Whereas American research institutions in both the public and private sectors have been the target of attempted cyber network attacks while working diligently to develop treatments and a cure for this disease; Whereas health care, pharmaceutical, and research sectors working on COVID-19 response are the prime targets of these attacks; Whereas, on May 13, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public announcement to raise awareness of the cyber threat to COVID-19-related research and that any potential theft of such research would jeopardize the delivery of secure, effective, and efficient treatment options for American citizens; Whereas the FBI and CISA attributed the attacks on these American organizations to the People’s Republic of China (PRC); Whereas the PRC has a long history of conducting cyber-attacks on Americans and the United States Government, including the 2015 hack of the Office of Personnel Management, which resulted in the theft of private information belonging to millions of American citizens: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives condemns in the harshest of terms the cyber-attacks perpetrated against those American persons and organizations engaged in COVID-19 research; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should respond to these attacks to punish those responsible and to dissuade others from engaging in the same acts by utilizing existing authorities, including the implementation of sanctions against those foreign persons engaged in such acts at the behest of the PRC.

Summary: This resolution condemns the cyberattacks perpetrated against American persons and organizations engaged in COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) research. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should respond to such attacks using existing authorities to punish those responsible and dissuade future attacks.
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.

Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country in the Constitution, gave Congress the authority To establish post offices and post roads Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public services and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis; Whereas despite the many terrorist attacks in Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the anthrax attack more than ten years ago, Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States; Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both born in the District of Columbia, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service; Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died; Whereas 5 individuals in the United States died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attacks and 17 became ill; and Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center Public Law 107–225 That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.

Summary: Honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all U.S. Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.
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 Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Cloud. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Cloud. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Mike Quigley to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.