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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

That (a) clause 4(a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (5) (A) The Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall— (i) cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and (ii) be kept up-to-date and provided on the public Web site of the committee in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format. (B) As used in this subparagraph, the term category of spending (i) section 302(a) allocations and section 302(b) suballocations and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and (ii) discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the Presidents submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately before noon on January 3, 2017.

Summary: Declares that the Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Specifies that such data shall: cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year, and be kept up-to-date and provided on the Committee's website.
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.
Ranking certain Members of certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Walker (to rank immediately after Mr. Banks). Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul (to rank immediately after Mr. King of New York); and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (to rank immediately after Mr. Walker). Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution ranks specified Members on the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor, and (2) Homeland Security.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes, 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 House Administration 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. 8873) to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. February 26, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 899) to provide for additional safeguards with respect to imposing Federal mandates.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".

National Poppy Day Whereas poppies are worn and displayed as a symbolic tribute to fallen and future veterans and members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the use of the poppy symbolically comes from the poem In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row Whereas John McCrae’s poem inspired Moina Belle Michael of Athens, Georgia, to write her own poem entitled We Shall Keep the Faith Whereas the American Legion family and the Veterans of Foreign Wars adopted the poppy as a symbol of freedom and the blood shed by those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the red poppy has been worn in the United States for more than 80 years as a way to remember those individuals who died fighting for freedom and democracy around the world and to raise money to help disabled veterans; Whereas the poppy is worn throughout the world to commemorate members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty, as part of Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Poppy Day ceremonies; Whereas, as the United States commemorates yearly the lives of Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives on Memorial Day, it is fitting to attach the symbolic meaning of the poppy and formally recognize its historic symbolism; Whereas wearing a poppy can unite citizens from across the country who wish to show their patriotism and appreciation for those who serve as members of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas the Friday before each Memorial Day is an appropriate day to recognize as National Poppy Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day (2) honors past and current members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their families; and (3) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors of the United States to join in observing National Poppy Day

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day and honors past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States train individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business; Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing nearly 5,800,000 individuals; Whereas veteran-owned businesses make up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas veterans account for more than $1,200,000,000,000 in business receipts every year; Whereas veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than nonveterans; Whereas business ownership by women veterans has increased significantly, from 97,114 in 2007 to 383,302 in 2012; Whereas business ownership by immigrant veterans is over 62,000; Whereas the Small Business Administration serves more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually; Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from November 4 through November 8, 2019; Whereas the Congress and the Small Business Administration will be celebrating Veterans Small Business Week during the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019; and Whereas the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week; (2) supporting veterans through the Small Business Administration that funds veteran-owned small business, trains veterans for entrepreneurship, and supports veteran contracting; (3) celebrating the millions of people in the United States, especially the veterans of the United States and the spouses of those veterans, who benefit from the programs of the Small Business Administration; and (4) expressing appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Summary: This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States—especially veterans and their spouses—who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 23 through 27, 2022, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week".

Educator Mental Health Awareness Week Whereas educators such as teachers and school staff are foundational to the development of future generations of Americans; Whereas the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic caused an unprecedented transformation of our Nation’s education system; Whereas teachers exhibited resilience during challenges, strength in times of uncertainty, and an unwavering commitment to innovative pedagogical protocols and strategies for emergency deployed remote instruction; Whereas teachers are expected to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individual students while simultaneously meeting the demands of required accountability measures, conferencing with parents, and adapting to new programs and initiatives required by State and local education agencies; Whereas teachers are experiencing secondary trauma and compassion fatigue; Whereas a 2021 survey found that since the start of the pandemic, 27 percent of teachers self-reported symptoms consistent with clinical depression, 37 percent self-reported symptoms consistent with anxiety disorder, and 19 percent self-reported increased use of substances to cope with stress; Whereas a 2021 study found that teachers are almost twice as likely to experience frequent job-related stress and nearly 3 times as likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general adult population; Whereas a 2021 report found that teachers are asking for more mental health training and resources, access to onsite therapeutic resources, and more time to both fulfill their professional responsibilities and to focus explicitly on their own mental health; Whereas a 2022 survey revealed that more than half of teachers said they were considering leaving the field or retiring more now than they were before the pandemic; Whereas teacher well-being is often overlooked as a part of school health and a component of ensuring academic success; and Whereas it would be appropriate to observe the week of May 23 through May 27, 2022, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Educator Mental Health Awareness Week (2) recognizes every teacher and staff’s well-being and mental health as important to the health of students nationwide; (3) applauds the unity of Federal, State, and local educational organizations working to promote public awareness of teacher and staff mental health and providing critical information and resources during trying times; and (4) encourages all to draw on Educator Mental Health Awareness Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Educator Mental Health Awareness Week.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Friday, March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2nd to celebrate reading and all authors who ignite a love of reading: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors all authors for their success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, including authors like Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss (2) honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, and honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across America Day. The resolution encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Pakistan Day".

Pakistan Day Whereas it is proper and desirable for the United States to recognize and pay tribute to those who foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of the United States; Whereas Pakistan Day Whereas, each year, the citizens of Pakistan come together on March 23, to celebrate this special day with a full military and civilian parade in the capital, Islamabad; Whereas Pakistan Day Whereas the American Pakistani Advocacy Group plays an important role in advocating for the Pakistani-American community in the United States; Whereas the community of people who came to the United States from Pakistan, or who have ancestral ties to Pakistan, share their cherished culture and traditions with residents of the United States of all backgrounds; and Whereas Pakistani-Americans excel in a wide range of professions such as education, medicine, science, technology, business, and industry, and have made significant contributions to the cultural and economic vitality of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) offers its best wishes to all members of the Pakistani-American community as they hold appropriate ceremonies to commemorate this historic milestone; and (2) supports the designation of Pakistan Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Pakistan Day to celebrate the role played by the Pakistani-American community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2021, marks the 75th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2021, operates in more than 160 countries, including 49 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas approximately 400,000 individuals from across the globe have benefitted from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 60 Nobel Prize laureates, 75 MacArthur Foundation fellows, 89 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 39 current or former heads of state or government, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 5 members of Congress, and a former Secretary General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which promotes international goodwill through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.
Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

National Pet Adoption Day National Pet Adoption Month Whereas April 11 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Pet Adoption Day Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month to designate as National Pet Adoption Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Pet Adoption Day National Pet Adoption Month (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Pet Adoption Day National Pet Adoption Month (3) encourages the people of the United States to adopt pets from local animal shelters and rescues.

Summary: Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.
Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Whereas the family separation policy described pursuant to Executive Order 13824, entitled Affording Congress and Opportunity to Address Family Separation Whereas the U.S. Border Patrol and the Office of Field Operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have encountered 1.7 million migrants at the United States southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas the Border Patrol apprehended 1.66 million immigrants at our southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas this is the highest number of apprehensions ever recorded; Whereas the record-high levels of illegal immigration have overwhelmed our borders and directly impacted border States; and Whereas it is not the policy of the House of Representatives to financially compensate illegal immigrants for crossing the border: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.