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Expressing the sense of the House that more should be done to instill Holocaust education in school curricula around the country.

Whereas more than 70 years after the conclusion of World War II, it is even more important now to remember the events of the Holocaust and the genocidal pursuits of the Nazi regime; Whereas troubling numbers of people are ignorant of the events of the Holocaust and there are even those who deny that the Holocaust occurred; Whereas lies continue to be spread with the goal of perpetuating racist, xenophobic, and anti-Semitic principles; Whereas these insensitive beliefs are all too common, and only serve to dishonor those that were persecuted, tortured, and killed at the hands of the Nazis; Whereas with each passing year we lose some of our greatest ambassadors and storytellers as Holocaust survivors age and pass away; Whereas in the words of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, not all victims were Jews, but all Jews were victims; Whereas many Members of Congress are proud to represent large populations of survivors in each of their districts; Whereas too many students are graduating with little exposure to Holocaust education and its universal relevance; Whereas education about this tragedy is our best defense against intolerance and bigotry, and against history repeating itself; Whereas we are proud that 11 States require by law that schools teach students about the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from that tragic chapter of history; and Whereas Congress has consistently acted to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, including establishing a national Holocaust Remembrance Day in 1978: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) commends Holocaust education activists on their longstanding efforts to include Holocaust education in States’ public school curricula across the country; and (B) encourages more States and school districts to include Holocaust education in their curricula and support continued efforts to move this initiative forward; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that more should be done to instill in the Nation’s schools the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Holocaust education. Specifically, it (1) commends Holocaust education activists on their efforts to include Holocaust education in states' public school curricula, (2) urges more states and school districts to include Holocaust education in their curricula, and (3) expresses the sense of the House that more should be done to instill in the nation's schools the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.
Calling for the immediate resignation of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley.

Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal of United States citizens, United States military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan has been an abysmal failure; Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has jeopardized the safety of, and in some cases directly resulted in the death of, United States citizens, United States armed servicemembers, and Afghan civilians; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to international condemnation of the United States, including from our allies; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal has diminished the United States standing on the international stage, allowing adversaries such as Russia and China to call into question the United States ability to fulfill its military and defense commitments; Whereas the Biden administration allowed billions of taxpayer dollars in military equipment to fall into the hands of the Taliban, including small arms, body armor, land vehicles, helicopters, and drones; Whereas the Biden administration has jeopardized the safety of United States citizens and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan by willingly sharing their identities with Taliban officials; Whereas the actions laid out above constitute a severe dereliction of duty and a failure to fulfill the oaths of office taken by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley; and Whereas these failures have created a permanent rupture of trust between this military chain of command and the American people and our allies: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley immediately resign from office.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Alexander Milley, immediately resign from office.
Honoring Chris Mazdzer of Saranac Lake, New York, for proudly representing the United States in three consecutive Olympic Winter Games.

Whereas, on Sunday, February 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer competed in his third Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where he won the silver medal in the men’s singles luge; and Whereas Chris Mazdzer is the first American men’s singles luge medalist and is the first and currently only non-European to win a medal in the men’s singles luge: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors Chris Mazdzer and his hometown of Saranac Lake, New York, on his performance at the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea; (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of Chris Mazdzer for skillfully representing the United States at three consecutive Olympic Winter Games; and (3) recognizes and commends the people of Saranac Lake, New York, and the surrounding communities for their loyalty and support of Chris Mazdzer throughout his Olympic and international career.

Summary: Congratulates Chris Mazdzer and his hometown of Saranac Lake, New York, on his performance at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Recognizes Mazdzer for skillfully representing the United States at three consecutive Olympic Winter Games.
Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as "National March into Literacy Month".

National March into Literacy Month Whereas child literacy is essential for a child’s success in the United States; Whereas literacy must be addressed early to have the most significant impact; Whereas elementary and secondary education environments of all varieties in the United States should include an emphasis on literacy; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of these education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas research shows individuals who can read at the high school level are more likely to be hired in the workforce and less likely to be incarcerated; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of literacy in the United States is needed; Whereas the ability to read transforms lives and provides children with the means to become productive members of society and to improve their communities; Whereas promoting not only child literacy but also adult literacy is of critical importance; and Whereas events are planned to celebrate literacy during the annual National March into Literacy Month, held in the month of March 2024: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National March into Literacy Month (2) applauds students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from elementary and secondary education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents and schools, during March into Literacy Month, to promote literacy; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National March into Literacy Month to raise public awareness of reading as an essential skill.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National March into Literacy Month.
VOTE Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Vote Overtime Tarnishes Everyone Resolution VOTE Resolution 2. Findings The House of Representatives finds the following: (1) On November 5, 2021, at 8:12 a.m., a 15-minute vote on a motion to adjourn was called that Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi kept open for 7 hours and 6 minutes, the longest in the modern history of the House of Representatives. (2) On November 5, 2021, at 3:43 p.m., a 15-minute vote on a question of consideration of the resolution was called that Speaker Nancy Pelosi kept open for 4 hours and 35 minutes. (3) While flexibility is important, the practice of keeping the House of Representatives tied up in a single vote indefinitely is unnecessary and prevents Members of the House from effectively meeting their multiple daily obligations to serve their constituents. (4) For the House of Representatives to function well, the vote schedule and length of votes must be clearly and accurately communicated to all Members of the House to the furthest extent possible. (5) The ability to keep a vote open indefinitely is an enormous power grab by the Speaker, allowing the Speaker to halt all work on the House floor for as long as the Speaker wishes. It takes further power away from the Members of the House and centralizes it with House leadership. 3. Requirements with respect to time for certain record votes and quorum calls Rule XX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in clause 2(a), by striking the minimum time for a record vote or quorum call by electronic device shall be 15 minutes the time permitted for a record vote or quorum call by electronic device shall be not less than 15 minutes and not more than the number of minutes equal to two times the number of minutes directed by the Speaker for such record vote or quorum call (2) in clause 3, by adding at the end the following: The time permitted for a record vote or quorum call by call of the roll shall be not more than the number of minutes equal to two times the number of minutes directed by the Speaker for such record vote or quorum call. (3) in clause 4(a), by striking The minimum time for a record vote or quorum call by tellers shall be 15 minutes The time permitted for a record vote or quorum call by tellers shall be not less than 15 minutes and not more than the number of minutes equal to two times the number of minutes directed by the Speaker for such record vote or quorum call

Summary: Vote Overtime Tarnishes Everyone Resolution or the VOTE Resolution This resolution amends the House rules to cap the time permitted for a record vote or quorum call at twice the time directed by the Speaker of the House for that record vote or quorum call.
Supporting the goals of "Blood Cancer Awareness Month".

Blood Cancer Awareness Month Whereas blood cancer includes leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms; Whereas blood cancer currently afflicts more than 1,600,000 people in the United States, with a person being diagnosed every 3 minutes; Whereas blood cancer is projected to cause the deaths of more than 57,300 people in the United States this year; Whereas steady support for blood cancer research has produced breakthrough treatment advances; Whereas blood cancer research has produced promising results for treatments like immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and minimal residual disease testing, among others; Whereas Congress has provided strong support for blood cancer research that has contributed to important treatment advances and yielded significant improvements in patient survival; Whereas Congress must continue to support blood cancer research to improve the early diagnosis and effective treatment of blood cancer; Whereas September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month Whereas Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to— (1) assess the challenges and opportunities of blood cancer research; (2) support efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, blood cancer; and (3) recognize the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for blood cancer: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (2) encourages people in the United States to— (A) educate themselves about blood cancer; (B) advocate for blood cancer research, education, and care; and (C) offer support to individuals living with blood cancer and their families.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals of Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, 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 Homeland Security or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, 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 Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.
Supporting the designation of the week of February 26 to March 4, 2017, as "National Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week".

National Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week Whereas spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, also known as intracranial hypotension, is an important, disabling, underdiagnosed but treatable cause of new onset headache; Whereas cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes and supports the brain and spinal cord; Whereas when the connective tissue known as dura that holds CSF in around the spinal cord has a hole or tear, the result is a loss of CSF volume; Whereas the most common symptom is a disabling positional headache that is worse when upright and improved when lying down; Whereas spinal CSF leaks may cause a wide range of symptoms and serious complications, including stroke, dementia, Parkinsonism, coma, and even death; Whereas the causes of spinal CSF leaks include those that arise from trauma or medical procedures, as well as those that occur spontaneously; Whereas the diagnosis is often missed or delayed due to low awareness by health care providers, contributing to additional suffering; Whereas the sensitivity of diagnostic imaging is currently inadequate to confirm the diagnosis and/or locate the leak in many cases, which impacts treatment options and outcomes; Whereas current treatment options are limited to epidural patching procedures and a range of neurosurgical procedures; Whereas the incidence and prevalence of this disorder has been challenging to study due to underdiagnosis; Whereas funding for research of this disorder is lacking; and Whereas greater awareness and understanding of this disorder are vital to ensure the diagnosis, treatment, and best possible outcomes for patients: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week (2) recognizes the importance of understanding the impact of this disorder.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Spinal CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) Leak Awareness Week. (CSF is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. CSF leaks can cause intense headaches.)
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion. September 28, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.
Honoring Thomas Jennings of New York City as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States.

Whereas Thomas Jennings was born a free African-American in New York City in 1791 and became a successful tailor with a shop on Church Street in New York City; Whereas Thomas Jennings invented a cleaning process called dry scouring Whereas, on March 3, 1821, Thomas Jennings became the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States for his cleaning process; Whereas, before the Civil War, patent laws made it significantly hard, if not impossible, for slaves to hold a patent, but Thomas Jennings was able to obtain a patent because of his free status; and Whereas Thomas Jennings utilized the earnings from his invention and business to help advance civil rights for African-Americans and to advocate for the abolition of slavery: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Thomas Jennings as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; (2) commends Thomas Jennings for his economic contributions to the United States through use of the patent system; and (3) acknowledges that Thomas Jennings’ inventive contributions encourage Americans to continue a legacy of innovation in the fields of science, technoloy, engineering, and math.

Summary: Honors Thomas Jennings as the first African-American to be granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and commends his economic contributions to the United States through use of the patent system. Acknowledges that his inventive contributions encourage Americans to continue with innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality healthcare for the public.

Whereas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s healthcare system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 43 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling healthcare facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; United States Military and Public Health Services and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to United States military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current United States military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 21, 2018, through January 27, 2018, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s 52,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.

Summary: Thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with CRNAs by participating in National CRNA Week.
Nullifying the impeachment of Donald John Trump.

Whereas the U.S. Constitution states that The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors Whereas President Donald J. Trump committed no such impeachable offense and has been exonerated and acquitted after a baseless, unconstitutional sham impeachment: Now, therefore, be it That the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is nullified, as if such impeachment had not occurred, due to a lack of a constitutional basis for such impeachment, the House of Representatives having failed to substantiate its allegations of Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors, which is required by the United States Constitution.

Summary: This resolution nullifies the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected John A. Boehner, a Representative from the State of Ohio as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that John A. Boehner has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.