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Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2018, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2018, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
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 Energy and Commerce: Mr. Yarmuth. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, as "National Marine Technology Week" to recognize the important contributions that marine technology has made to the United States.

National Marine Technology Week Whereas 50 years of marine technology have benefitted the economy and the environment of the United States; Whereas ocean exploration by scientists and engineers has taken them to the greatest depths of the sea and to archeological sites; Whereas underwater technologies, such as remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and manned submersibles, have led to the discovery of many historic shipwrecks, including that of the RMS Titanic, the Bismarck, USS Yorktown, and the SS Cental America; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited with reducing the negative economic and infrastructural effects and loss of life caused by storms; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies has provided significant improvements in the mitigation of environmental and natural disasters; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies in fisheries has improved the economy, the environment, and the way of life for many individuals in several regions of the United States; Whereas the advancement of marine technologies is credited with detecting ocean pollution, including debris items and other obstructions on the seafloor, that may be hazardous for shipping and seafloor installations; Whereas the marine technology industry improves the technologies used in the development of energy and renewable energy from ocean waves, tides, off-shore wind, minerals, salinity, petroleum, and natural gas; Whereas the technological achievements of the marine scientists and engineers working for Federal agencies, private maritime industries, and nonprofit organizations have set enviable standards for the world in commercial endeavors, policy, and innovation; Whereas there exist in the United States numerous internationally recognized centers of excellence in the academic pursuit of marine science and engineering; Whereas the use of marine technology for education in the classroom contributes to teaching middle school students, high school students, and students at institutions of higher education the value of ocean-related careers and has improved science, technology, engineering, and math skills of such students; and Whereas September 22, 2013, through September 28, 2013, would be an appropriate week to designate as National Marine Technology Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Marine Technology Week (2) recognizes the important contributions that marine technology has made to the United States; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe National Marine Technology Week

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Marine Technology Week. Recognizes the important contributions that marine technology has made to the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased in response to increasing threats against Members of the House.

Whereas, on January 8, 2011, a gunman opened fire at a congressional event in Tucson, Arizona, critically wounding Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing a congressional staff member and five members of the public; Whereas, on June 14, 2017, a gunman with a rifle and sidearm opened fire on at least seventeen Members of Congress, several staff, United States Capitol Police officers, and members of the public in Alexandria, Virginia; Whereas, in a hearing on July 16, 2019, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund stated that threats against Members of Congress are increasing at a record pace; Whereas, on January 6, 2021, a violent assault took place at the United States Capitol; Whereas the Capitol was on lockdown while Members of Congress were forced to barricade doors and hide under desks in credible fear for their lives; Whereas law enforcement agents later discovered weapons and explosive devices on the Capitol Grounds; Whereas four civilians and Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick died from injuries sustained during the Capitol assault, and Officer Howard Liebengood died off-duty shortly after responding to the Capitol assault; Whereas, since the events of January 6, 2021, several Members of Congress have faced heightened threats and harassment while traveling through airports; and Whereas every Member of the House of Representatives is in dire need of additional security in response to these increased threats to the public, themselves, their families, and their staff: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members’ Representational Allowance should be increased by such amount as is necessary to protect Members of the House (including the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to the Congress), as well as members of the public who are present when Members are in public venues, from increasing threats.

Summary: This resolution declares that the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased to protect Members of the House of Representatives, as well as members of the public who are present when Members are in public venues, from increasing threats.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

1. Voting by Delegates and Resident Commissioner in Committee of the Whole (a) Permitting Votes To be Cast Clause 3(a) of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting before the first sentence the following: In a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, each Delegate and the Resident Commissioner shall possess the same powers and privileges as Members of the House. (b) Appointment of Chair The first sentence of clause 1 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking Member Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner (c) Repeating of Certain Votes Clause 6 of rule XVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) Whenever a recorded vote on any question has been decided by a margin within which the votes cast by the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner have been decisive, the Committee of the Whole shall rise and the Speaker shall put such question de novo without intervening motion. Upon the announcement of the vote on that question, the Committee of the Whole shall resume its sitting without intervening motion. .

Summary: Amends Rule III (The Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, in a Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, the same powers and privileges as Members of the House. Amends Rule XVIII (The Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union) also to permit such individuals the right to vote in, and preside over, that Committee. Requires the Committee of the Whole to rise, however, and the Speaker to put the same question to a vote de novo without intervening motion whenever a recorded vote on any question has been decided within the Committee by a margin within which the votes cast by the Delegates and the Resident Commissioner have been decisive. Requires the Committee then to resume its sitting without intervening motion upon the announcement of the vote on that question.
Urging the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States seeking to implement noise mitigation plans, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a long history of collaborating with Federal, State, and local officials in efforts to implement noise mitigation plans; Whereas significant noise pollution can have adverse impacts on education, commerce, quality of life, sleep patterns, and home values; Whereas the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is successfully reducing noise pollution at airports across the United States; Whereas with the help of the FAA, airports across the United States have established programs to successfully reduce noise pollution, including programs providing for the soundproofing of homes and schools; Whereas the use of preferential flight tracks, the use of certain arrival and departure procedures, and the use of quieter planes may also mitigate noise pollution; Whereas airport noise reduction programs must be designed to meet the specific needs and concerns of airports and their surrounding communities; and Whereas subchapter II of chapter 475 That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States that are seeking to implement noise mitigation plans; and (2) encourages the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and other efforts to enhance the safety of air travel and help decrease noise levels.

Summary: Urges the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue its cooperation with U.S. airports that are seeking to implement noise mitigation plans. Encourages the FAA to continue to implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and other efforts to enhance air travel safety and help decrease noise levels.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; providing for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. 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 Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–15 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 Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of May 4, 2017, or May 5, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. 5. 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 May 5, 2017. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; providing for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote.

1. Protecting the right to vote It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities; (2) in order to increase voter access and participation, Congress should require every State to create and maintain an online voter registration system and to automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the State’s motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry); and (3) Congress should make Election Day a legal public holiday.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress: has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities, should require every state to create and maintain an online voter registration system and automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the state's motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry), and should make Election Day a legal public holiday.
Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States with respect to the unlawful transfer of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

That the Speaker is authorized to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to the transfer of any individual detained at Guantanamo (as such term is defined in section 1034(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92 Public Law 114–92 appropriate relief 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to initiate or intervene in any civil action pursuant to this resolution. 3. (a) The Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes, pursuant to this resolution, and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose. (b) The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall cause to be printed in the Congressional Record a statement setting forth the aggregate amounts expended by the Office of General Counsel on outside counsel and other experts pursuant to subsection (a) on a quarterly basis. Such statement shall be submitted for printing not more than 30 days after the expiration of each such period.

Summary: Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States regarding the transfer of any individual detained at Guantanamo. Directs the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. States that the Office of the General Counsel of the House shall represent the House in any such civil action, and may employ outside counsel and other experts. Defines "individual detained at Guantanamo" as any individual located at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as of October 1, 2009, who: is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the Armed Forces; and is in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense, or otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on all Federal buildings the 31st day of August each year.

Whereas more than 750,000 individuals in the United States have died from a drug overdose since 1999; Whereas substance use disorder and drug overdose affect all socioeconomic groups, racial and ethnic groups, geographical regions, and ages; Whereas substance use disorder is a chronic disease and recognizing it as such decreases stigma and acknowledges that substance use may be beyond an individual’s control; Whereas overdose deaths are preventable, and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support; Whereas overdose deaths claimed more than 81,000 American lives last year, and the COVID–19 pandemic has contributed to the acceleration of overdose deaths; Whereas communities across the Nation have been pained by substance use disorder through the premature loss of lives and the stigma associated with drug-related fatalities; and Whereas numerous States across the Nation have lowered their State flags in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of Overdose Awareness Day in the United States of America and that Federal buildings therein be encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff to support awareness of overdoses.

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, including by lowering U.S. flags at federal buildings to half-staff.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

That rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Permanent Select Committee on Aging 12. There is established a Permanent Select Committee on Aging which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction— (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of the older American, including but not limited to income maintenance, poverty, housing, health (including medical research), welfare, employment, education, recreation, and long-term care; (2) to study the use of all practicable means and methods of encouraging the development of public and private programs and policies which will assist the older American in taking a full part in national life and which will encourage the utilization of the knowledge, skills, special aptitudes, and abilities of older Americans to contribute to a better quality of life for all Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage the coordination of both governmental and private programs designed to deal with problems of aging; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President or by the White House Conference on aging relation to programs or policies affecting older Americans. .

Summary: This resolution establishes a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.