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Supporting the designation of February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Hawaiian Language Month ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month Whereas the Hawaiian language, or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i— (1) is the Native language of Native Hawaiians, the aboriginal, Indigenous people who— (A) settled the Hawaiian archipelago as early as 300 A.D., over which they exercised sovereignty; and (B) over time, founded the Kingdom of Hawai‘i; and (2) was once widely spoken by Native Hawaiians and non-Native Hawaiians throughout the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, which held one of the highest literacy rates in the world prior to the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1893 and the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i; Whereas the Republic of Hawai‘i enacted a law in 1896 effectively banning school instruction in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, which led to the near extinction of the language by the 1980s when fewer than 50 fluent speakers under 18 years old remained; Whereas, since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a grassroots revitalization of their Native language, launching a number of historic initiatives, including— (1) ‘Aha Pūnana Leo’s Hawaiian language immersion preschools; (2) the Hawaiian language immersion program of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education; and (3) the Hawaiian language programs of the University of Hawai‘i system; Whereas the Hawaiian language revitalization movement inspired systemic Native language policy reform, including— (1) the State of Hawai‘i recognizing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i as an official language in the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i in 1978; (2) the State of Hawai‘i removing the 90-year ban on teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in public and private schools in 1986; (3) the enactment of the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (4) the State of Hawai‘i designating the month of February as ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month Whereas the enactment of the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 Public Law 117–335 (1) reconfirmed a Federal commitment to revitalizing Indigenous languages, including the Hawaiian language; and (2) resulted in the Department of Education awarding the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo a 5-year grant to establish the first National Native American Language Resource Center: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month (2) commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (3) urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.
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 Science, Space, and Technology Mr. Davidson. Committee on Small Business Mr. Davidson. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Small Business.
Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

National Lobster Day Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from lobster fishing and processing; Whereas, with approximately 150,000,000 pounds of lobster landed each year in the United States, at an annual value of more than $500,000,000, lobster represents one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having nearly tripled since 2005; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas 2017 marks the 145th anniversary of lobster conservation efforts in the United States, starting with a Maine law banning the harvest of egg-bearing females; Whereas, throughout history, United States Presidents have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas the preservation and long distance transportation of lobster meat was first achieved 175 years ago with the advent of a canning process; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Encourages the observance of National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".

Endangered Species Day Whereas plants and wildlife provide incalculable services for humankind, including health, cultural, economic, recreational, and spiritual benefits, among others; Whereas, in the United States and around the world, more than 2,300 species are recognized as at risk of extinction now or in the foreseeable future, and many more are experiencing declines in populations and future viability; Whereas the planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, which many scientists conclude is the sixth mass extinction event, with plant and wildlife species across the globe facing heightened risk of extinction that is largely driven by human activity; Whereas climate change, large-scale changes in land use, and habitat destruction pose existential threats to species; Whereas the United States has prioritized the conservation and recovery of imperiled species by enacting the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other landmark conservation statutes; Whereas conservation and protection efforts implemented under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have successfully prevented the extinction of more than 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered, including the critically imperiled California condor, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret; Whereas many at-risk species have significant cultural and subsistence values to Tribal, indigenous, and Native Alaskan communities, whose Tribal leadership, ancestral lands, and traditional ecological knowledge play an invaluable role in species conservation and recovery; Whereas Americans have the opportunity to stem threats to endangered and threatened species by enacting and implementing bold policies and conservation initiatives, including conserving at least 30 percent each of our Nation’s lands and waters by the year 2030; and Whereas the recovery of species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a remarkable success that should be celebrated: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Endangered Species Day (2) recognizes the intrinsic value of plants and wildlife as part of the United States environmental heritage, and the invaluable role that the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has played in safeguarding at-risk species; and (3) acknowledges the continued importance of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other conservation measures to protect threatened and endangered species and address the biodiversity crisis.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress does not recognize the Russian Federation as the inheritor of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics seat as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Whereas Chapter V, Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations names the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Whereas the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was dissolved on December 26, 1991; Whereas the Charter of the United Nations was not amended and still names the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a member of the United Nations and a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly did not vote on a resolution to admit the Russian Federation; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly voted on resolutions to admit other former Soviet Socialist Republics; Whereas there was not a United Nations General Assembly vote approving then Russian Federation President Boris Yeltsin’s letter transferring membership of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the Russian Federation; and Whereas the Russian Federation under Vladimir Putin has repeatedly violated the United Nations Purposes and Principles, as established in the Charter of the United Nations, Article 2, paragraph 4 to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence That the House of Representatives— (1) does not recognize the Russian Federation as the inheritor of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics seat as a permanent member on the United Nations Security Council; (2) favors the removal of the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council; and (3) encourages the Biden administration to take all necessary action at the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation from its position as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives does not recognize Russia as the inheritor of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics' seat as a permanent member on the U.N. Security Council, and encourages the Biden Administration to take all necessary action at the United Nations to remove Russia from its position as a permanent member of the Security Council.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim. 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 the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–17 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 the Judiciary; 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. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.
Ride-Along Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Ride-Along Resolution 2. Requirement for Members of the House of Representatives to participate in one ride-along during first term in the House (a) In general With respect to any Member of the House of Representatives serving a first term as a Member of the House, each such Member shall participate in one ride-along in the respective congressional district of the Member not later than 1 year after the date such Member is sworn in as a Member of the House. (b) Regulations The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution. (c) Violation If the Committee on Ethics determines that a Member has not satisfied the requirement under subsection (a) (1) publish the name of the Member on a readily available, public list on the website of the Committee that identifies Members who have not satisfied such requirement; and (2) cause to be published in the Congressional Record information with respect to the failure of the Member to satisfy such requirement. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Ride-Along The term ride-along (2) Member of the House of Representatives The term Member of the House of Representatives (e) Effective date This section shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress.

Summary: Ride-Along Resolution This resolution requires any Member of the House of Representatives serving a first term as a Member of the House to participate in one shift in a passenger seat of a law enforcement vehicle observing the work day of a local law enforcement officer in the respective congressional district of the Member not later than one year after the date such Member is sworn in. The Committee on House Administration shall promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution. If the Committee on Ethics determines that a Member has not satisfied the requirement to participate in such a ride-along by the deadline, the committee must publish the name of the Member on a readily available, public list on the committee's website; and cause to be published in the Congressional Record information with respect to the failure of the Member to satisfy such requirement.
Recognizing the individuals who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces and have also served, or are serving, as a peace officer or as a first responder and expressing support for the designation of November 10 as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day.

Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and first responders choose to run toward danger rather than away from it in times of need; Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and first responders serve and defend the public safety 365 days a year; Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and first responders often fail to receive recognition or appreciation for their consistent acts of service; Whereas it is particularly fitting to recognize individuals who are twice the servant, placing themselves at risk to defend the United States in the Armed Forces and sacrificing to protect and serve communities in the United States as a peace officer or as a first responder; and Whereas November 10 would be an appropriate date to designate as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day in recognition of the selfless Americans who have served in the Armed Forces and as a peace officer or as a first responder: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors individuals who have chosen to serve in the Armed Forces and also as a peace officer or as a first responder; and (2) supports the designation of Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day.

Summary: Recognizes individuals who have chosen to serve in the Armed Forces and also as a peace officer or as a first responder. Supports the designation of Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to ivermectin.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memorandum, correspondence, or other recorded communication that refers or relates to ivermectin, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Department of Health and Human Services, respectively.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide the House of Representatives with certain information and documents that refer or relate to ivermectin (an antiparasitic drug). The resolution also requests such information and documents from the President.
Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex.

Whereas in May 2019, Rashida Tlaib said that she celebrated the Holocaust, and felt a calming feeling Whereas in 2020, Rashida Tlaib retweeted an illustration with the caption, From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free Whereas in September 2022, Rashida Tlaib, as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, displayed her disdain for Israel, saying, You cannot claim to hold progressive values yet back Israel’s apartheid government. Whereas instead of denouncing the horrors of Hamas slaughtering Israelis and demanding the release of all hostages held by Hamas, Rashida Tlaib stated on October 8, 2023, The path to the future must include lifting the blockade, ending the occupation, and dismantling the apartheid system that creates the suffocating dehumanizing conditions that can lead to resistance. Whereas Rashida Tlaib exhibited her hatred for America by reposting a message on October 12, 2023, blaming America for allowing the deaths of Palestinian babies at the hands of Israel; Whereas Rashida Tlaib led an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex on October 18, 2023, which put Members of Congress, their staffs, and Capitol visitors in danger by shutting down elevators, stairwells, and points of egress, while obstructing official business in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, including a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing; Whereas the insurrection led by Rashida Tlaib was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, which the Anti-Defamation League calls a radical anti-Israel activist group that advocates for a complete economic, cultural and academic boycott of the state of Israel Israeli policies and actions are motivated by deeply rooted Jewish racial chauvinism and religious supremacism. Whereas members of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a far-left nonprofit organization, were present at the insurrection at the Capitol on October 18, 2023; Whereas several insurrectionists at the Capitol belong to a group messaging chat called, Global Intifada rebellion uprising Whereas by leading an anti-American and antisemitic insurrection on October 18, 2023, Rashida Tlaib followed Hezbollah’s orders to carry out a day of unprecedented anger Whereas Members of Congress who denounce the United States while praising terrorist organizations are unfit to hold office: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Representative Rashida Tlaib be censured; (2) Representative Rashida Tlaib forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; (3) Representative Rashida Tlaib be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker; and (4) the House of Representatives condemns support for terrorist organizations.

Summary: This resolution censures Representative Rashida Tlaib and condemns support for terrorist organizations.
Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Ireland and recommending actions to further strengthen those ties.

Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising has a particular resonance in the United States; Whereas, from the foundation of the United States, Irish people and the millions of United States citizens of Irish descent have helped to shape its history; Whereas, in the words of President John F. Kennedy, No people ever believed more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United States Whereas 5 of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence spent periods of time in the United States that significantly influenced their thinking and actions; Whereas the United States is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in the Proclamation; Whereas the contemporary ties between the United States and Ireland are of extraordinary depth and breadth; Whereas continued United States engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process is vital to safeguarding the gains made since the Good Friday Agreement; Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity for remembrance, reconciliation, and reimagining of the future; Whereas, on the 17th and 18th of May 2016, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) will visit Washington, DC, for events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and Whereas more than 200 other commemorative events will take place across the United States to mark the anniversary: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recalls the special ties between Ireland and the United States, continually sustained and strengthened throughout the intertwined history of both countries; (2) welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s 1916 Rising, including the events taking place in Washington DC; and (3) recognizes the importance of nurturing and renewing the unique relationship between the United States and Ireland and their peoples into the future.

Summary: Recognizes the special ties between Ireland and the United States and the importance of nurturing the unique relationship between the the two countries. Welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Rising, including the events taking place in Washington, DC.