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To honor Larry Holmes for his career and community service on the 35th anniversary of his winning the WBC World Heavyweight Title.

Whereas Larry Holmes is a retired American professional boxer; Whereas Holmes was born on November 3, 1949; Whereas Holmes defeated Ken Norton on June 9, 1978, to become the WBC World Heavyweight Champion; Whereas Holmes won 48 consecutive bouts and retained his title for over 7 years; Whereas Holmes defeated Muhammad Ali, who is known as the greatest of all time Whereas Holmes finished his career with a record of 69–6 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame; Whereas his success has not been limited to the boxing ring; Whereas Holmes has successfully run a number of businesses in and around downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, participating in a renewal of the area; Whereas his investments in Easton have included many charitable endeavors; Whereas his Run with the Champ Whereas Holmes has endowed a charitable foundation that advances post-secondary education by awarding four $5,000 scholarships to students who enroll in community colleges; Whereas Holmes has received the Jaycee’s National Outstanding Young Man Award; Whereas the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Holmes the Medal of Honor for trustworthiness; and Whereas Holmes has been a pillar of his community: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives honors Larry Holmes on the 35th anniversary of his WBC World Heavyweight Championship victory— (1) for his stellar boxing career; and (2) for the meaningful community service he has performed throughout his life.

Summary: Honors Larry Holmes, on the 35th anniversary of his WBC World Heavyweight Championship victory, for his stellar boxing career and community service.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings.

That clause 2(b) of rule V of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: and shall be permitted to record and broadcast at any time a Member is present on the floor.

Summary: Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain television and radio broadcasting stations, networks, services, and systems (including cable systems) and their correspondents to record and broadcast live coverage of the House whenever a House Member is present on the floor.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023, as "National School Choice Week".

National School Choice Week Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K–12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 13th annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National School Choice Week (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K–12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National School Choice Week.
Requesting that the President of the United States transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

That the House of Representatives request that the President of the United States transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any electronic communication in the possession of the President or the Executive Office of the President that was transmitted to or from any electronic mail account(s) used by former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner at any time between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011. July 17, 2014 Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the President or the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from any electronic mail accounts used by Lois Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the teaching of nonviolence.

Whereas, on April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee; Whereas Dr. King helped our Nation understand what it means to love our neighbor, no matter the color of his or her skin; Whereas Dr. King taught our Nation to recognize the evils of racism that persisted in our laws and practices more than one hundred years after the abolition of slavery; Whereas Dr. King sought to achieve justice and reconciliation through peaceful means and inspired millions of others to do so also, earning him the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize; Whereas in his book, Stride Toward Freedom (1) nonviolence is not a method for cowards; it does resist (2) nonviolence does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding (3) nonviolence is directed against the forces of evil rather than against persons who happen to be doing the evil (4) nonviolence is a willingness to accept suffering without retaliation (5) nonviolence avoids not only external physical violence but also internal violence of the spirit (6) nonviolence is based on the conviction that the universe is on the side of justice Whereas Dr. King’s efforts and leadership helped bring about the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and just days after his death, the Civil Rights Act of 1968, some of the most significant legislation ever passed by Congress; Whereas, in 1986, a Federal holiday was established in Dr. King’s honor, and is now celebrated in many cities across the United States as a day for volunteer service; Whereas Dr. King’s memory is cherished along with other great preachers of nonviolence, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, and a statue in his honor was placed among the Christian Martyrs of the Twentieth Century in Westminster Abbey; Whereas half a century after his death, the United States has made progress on the racial issues Dr. King dedicated his life to, but much more work must be done; and Whereas no assassin could silence him, because his words and his example will live as long as free men and women remember him: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the lessons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., sought to leave with us, both in his life and his death, that nonviolent action can be an important force for social and political change; (2) recognizes the importance of teaching the next generation the importance of exercising their constitutional rights to free speech, assembly, and association; and (3) encourages all States and local school districts to incorporate into their educational curriculum the study of nonviolence into the teaching of history and civics, in the context of both United States and global history.

Summary: Recognizes the lessons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., sought to leave with us, both in his life and his death, that nonviolent action can be an important force for social and political change.
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as "National Sikh Day".

National Sikh Day Whereas the United States is enriched by the diversity of its residents, who have cultivated a climate of social tolerance and intellectual pluralism that has sustained the Nation throughout its history; Whereas the Sikh community, which originated in Punjab, India, and began immigrating into the United States over 100 years ago, has played an important role in developing the United States; Whereas Sikhism is the world’s fifth-largest religion with nearly 30,000,000 adherents, roughly 1,000,000 of whom call the United States home; Whereas, founded by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of India during the 15th century, the Sikh spiritual tradition is rooted in the belief that every person, regardless of race, gender, sex, or creed, is equal before God; Whereas believing that every person shares a connection through the oneness of God, the Sikh community emerged as a force for social justice by encouraging female participation in religious services and initiating interfaith efforts to combat oppression and injustice; Whereas the Sikh religion’s central principles of truthful living, service to humanity, and devotion to God also inspire its believers to create inclusive communities where all are respected; Whereas through leading charitable events, the Sikh community embodies the sense of public service that underlies the founding principles of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States feel obliged to honor the Sikh community’s important role in supporting and enriching the social fabric of the Nation; Whereas Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi on the first day of the month of Vaisakh in the Sikh calendar, which typically falls on April 14; Whereas Vaisakhi is a special occasion in which Sikhs remember the founding in 1699 of the Order of Khalsa, a fellowship of devout saint-soldier Sikhs, by the 10th Sikh Guru to fight tyranny and oppression, which played an important role in shaping the religion’s history and identity; and Whereas it is altogether fitting and proper to celebrate the day of Vaisakhi alongside Sikhs throughout the world and to honor the lasting contributions made by the Sikh community to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Sikh Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Sikh Day to honor and celebrate the important role played by the Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.
Electing a 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 the Budget: Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (to rank immediately after Mr. Smith of Missouri). Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Trent Kelly to the House Committee on the Budget.
Supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

Whereas sepsis is a medical condition resulting from an immune system response to an infection; Whereas this overwhelming response to infection can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death; Whereas over 1.7 million individuals in the United States develop sepsis each year; Whereas over 270,000 individuals in the United States die from sepsis each year, more than from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three patients who die in a hospital have sepsis; Whereas according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, sepsis is the most common diagnosis for inpatient hospital stays in the United States; Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals in the United States, consuming over $24 billion each year; Whereas sepsis is the number one cause of hospital readmissions, generating over $2 billion in costs annually; Whereas over 80 percent of septic patients are septic upon admission to the hospital; Whereas mortality from septic shock increases by up to 8 percent for every hour that treatment is delayed; Whereas rapid diagnosis and treatment can prevent up to 80 percent of sepsis fatalities; and Whereas the combination of early detection of sepsis and appropriate interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) is committed to increasing awareness of sepsis and encouraging the education of patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the critical importance of early diagnosis as the key for patients to survive sepsis; and (2) supports innovative public-private partnerships and the pursuit of innovative financing tools, incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and appropriate intervention for patients with sepsis.

Summary: This resolution commits to increasing awareness of sepsis. It also expresses support for (1) innovative public-private partnerships, and (2) the pursuit of mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and intervention for patients with sepsis.
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: Ms. Kelly of Illinois (to rank immediately after Ms. Duckworth). Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Kelly of Illinois. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3556 as introduced, 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 Transportation and Infrastructure; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 2083.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of September 30, 2013, relating to any of the following: (1) A measure making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. (2) A measure relating to the public debt limit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, the House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2642) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto; and (2) concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment substituting for the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate amendment the text of H.R. 2642, as passed by the House, modified by the insertion of a new title IV consisting of the text of H.R. 3102, as passed by the House, with designations, short titles, and cross-references conformed accordingly. September 26, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of September 30, 2013, relating to measures making continuing FY2014 appropriations or to the public debt limit. Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 (agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) through FY2018) with an amendment substituting the text of H.R. 2642, as passed by the House, modified by the insertion of the text of H.R. 3102, as passed by the House.
Expressing support for the goals of "National Adoption Day" and "National Adoption Month" by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

National Adoption Day National Adoption Month Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 427,910 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 111,820 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years; Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which they are nurtured, comforted, and protected seems endless; Whereas in 2015, over 20,000 youth aged out Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption demonstrated that although “Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of adoption, and in particular foster care adoption … foster care adoptions have not increased significantly over the past five years”; Whereas while nearly a quarter of people in the United States have considered adoption, a majority of people in the United States have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas 50 percent of people in the United States believe that children enter the foster care system because of juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment, or abuse; Whereas 39 percent of people in the United States believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and inter-county adoption promote permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term institutionalization and long-term, often disrupted foster care; Whereas both National Adoption Day National Adoption Month Whereas National Adoption Day Whereas since the first National Adoption Day National Adoption Day Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month National Adoption Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day National Adoption Month (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.